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1、2020-2021学年山西省运城市高二（下）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共30小题，共 75.0分）AAs we all know,there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK.All theme parks in Britainhave cafes,restaurants,picnic areas and gift shops,so youll still have plenty to see and do whenyou and the kids have been on enough rides.There are us
2、ually smaller funfair rides and gamesas well,so younger children wont get bored.Several theme parks also have other attractionsnext to them,e.g.water parks often open all year round,unlike the theme parks.Whenever you are in Britain,theres likely to be a theme park within one or two hours,drive,busr
3、ide or train journey.Several theme parks even have accommodation（膳宿）so you can stay fora day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably；some have an entrance price which allows youto go on all the rides,while in others you have to pay for every
4、 ride individually.lt can also makea difference whether you go during peak time or not.For example,tickets always cost moreduring school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months,so if you don*t like crowds ifsusually a good idea
5、 to go earlier or later in the year!If youre thinking of visiting a UK theme park,its worth having a look for special offers ontickets.Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have buy one get one freeoffers on theme park tickets,so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.1.This passa
6、ge mainly talks about all the following E X C E P T.A.things to do B.prices for theme parksC.rules to obey D.special offers2.If you go to the theme park during the weekdays,you*lI p r o b a b l y.A.have to spend more B.save some moneyC.win a big prize D.get something free3.According to the passage,w
7、hat should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?A.Avoid the busiest months.B.Go earlier or later in the daytime.C.Choose one with few visitors.D.Go there when no one is in it.4.The best title for the text would be.A.What to Do in the Theme ParkB.Theme Parks in the UKC.Visiting the The
8、me ParkD.Introduction to Famous Theme ParksBBertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905-she was the first woman to receiveit,and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel,a rich millionaire,by answering his newspaper ad for asecretary.Although she on
9、ly worked for him for a few weeks,she remained good friends withAlfred Nobel for the next 20 years.When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope,she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress.When Alfred Nobel died in 1896,his will included the establishment of a peace prize,thanks to
10、 Bertha von Suttners influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic（贵族）military family,but she spent the secondhalf of her life working for peace.She wrote books,attended peace conferences,gave lecturesand helped organize peace societies in Austria,Germany and Hungary,as well as theInterna
11、tional Peace Bureau in Switzerland.Her novel Lay Down your Arms,was one of themost influential anti-war books of all time,and helped to make her a leader of the peacemovement in Europe.Its end to war theme was both the ambition（抱负）and the most importantgoal in the life of this great woman.Bertha von
12、 Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war wouldbreak out in Europe if nations didnt work hard to establish lasting peace institutions.She mademany major achievements fbr a more peaceful world,but two months after she died,World WarI broke out.A hundred years after sh
13、e won the Nobel Peace Prize,nations still seem to viewwar as a choice to work out their problems.But like Bertha von Suttner did,many today areworking hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that itstime to put an end to war.5.Which of the following is true ab
14、out Bertha von Suttner?A.She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B.She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.第2页，共44页C.She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D.She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.6.Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von S u t t n e r s.A.effor
15、ts and contributions to the peace movementB.family background and work experiencesC.writing career and life experiencesD.ambition and goals in life7.What do we know about Lay Down Your Arms?A.It was based on a true story.B.It recorded Bertha von Suttners daily life.C.It was about an aristocratic mil
16、itary family.D.It showed Bertha von Suttnefs wish for peace.8.What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A.Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B.She failed to found peace institutions.C.She successfully predicted a war.D.She lost her life in World War I.cExperts are w
17、arning about the risks of extremely picky（挑易）的）eating after a teenager livingon a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss.Eye doctors in Bristol cared for theI7-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness.Tests showed he had seriousvitamin deficiency（缺乏）.Dr.Denize A tan
18、,who treated him at the hospital,said,nHis diet wasbasically a portion ofchips from the local fish and chip shop every day.He also used to snackon crisps and sometimes white bread and ham,and not really any fruit and vegetables.The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling
19、 tired and unwell.Atthat time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency,but he did not stick with the treatment orimprove his poor diet.Three years later,he was taken to the Bristol Eye Hospital because ofprogressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight,but he had lost minerals from his bon
20、es,which wasreally quite shocking for a boy of his age.In terms of his sight loss,he met the standards of beingblind.He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,*said Dr Denize Atan,That meanshe can*t drive and would find it really arduous to read,watch TV or recognize faces.0Dr Denize Atan
21、said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by pickyeating,and turn to experts for help.For those who are concerned,she advised,Its best not to beanxious about picky eating,and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with everymeal.She said multivitamin tablets can supplem
22、ent（补 充）a diet,but cannot lake the place ofeating healthily.Its much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,shesaid,adding that too many certain vitamins,including vitamin A,can be harmful,nso you dontwant to overdo it.*9.What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A.The die
23、t of the boy is not balanced.B.Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C.Picky eating is common among teenagers.D.The cause of the boy*s disease is unknown.10.Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A.To improve his poor diet.B.To get some help to lose weight.C.To be treated for his
24、discomfort.D.To slow down his progressive sight loss.11.What does the underlined word arduous1 in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Important.B.Easy.C.Necessary.D.Difficult.12.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B.Suggestions for the boys family to care fo
25、r him.C.Advice for parents worried about picky eating.D.Ways of Inking in enough vitamins and minerals.DMirroring body language is a way to bond and to build understanding,It is a powerful tool thatwe use without even knowing it.The most obvious forms of mirroring are yawning and smiling.When you se
26、e someoneyawn,you are likely to yawn immediately.Smiling is also pretty contagious-seeing a smilingperson makes you want to smile too.Mirroring body language is a nonverbal way to say I am like you,!feel the same.Researchshows that people who experience the same feelings are likely to trust,understa
27、nd and accept第4页，共44页each other.Women have the natural ability to pick up and understand body signals.Therefore,it is notsuiprising that a woman is more likely to mirror another woman than a man is to mirror anotherman.Thats why women are regarded as better talkers,even if they might not really have
28、 moreclose friends.It is interesting that when a man tries to mirror a womans body language while she is talking,hemay seem to her as caring,intelligent and attractive.Mirroring body language is an excellent way to build trust and understanding quickly.If youwant to set up a connection with a new pe
29、rson,mirror his or her gestures,sitting position,tone ofvoice and talking pace.This will make them feel that there is something about you that they like.While mirroring body language gains you acceptance,you still need to take into considerationyour relationship with the person you are mirroring.If
30、you are in a lower social position and aremirroring the body language of your boss,he will view you as arrogant.However,if you want todefeat those who are trying to prove superior to you,mirroring their body language will helpdefeat them and change their position.13.What does the underlined word con
31、tagious in paragraph 2 mean?A.Powerful to show ones feelings.B.Affecting each other.C.Attractive to the others.D.Being gentle to people around.14.When copying others body language,one usually can.A.send wrong messages B.hide true feelingsC.avoid misunderstanding D.win others acceptance15.What might
32、happen if you try to mirror your bosss body language?A.You will appear very attractive.B.It will help to soften his position.C.You will seem unacceptably proud.D.It will be a good way to build trust.EItalian poet and scholar Dante is best known for the monumental epic poem The DivineComedy,which sti
33、ll counts as one of the masterpieces of world literature even today,over 700years after its first appearance.H owe ver,I tai i an literature goes beyond Dante；there are manyother classic Italian authors worth reading.Ludovico Ariosto(1474-1533)Recognized as a crucial figure in the development of Ita
34、lian Renaissance literaryculture,Ariosto is best known for his poem Orlando Furioso,which presents a rich variety ofcharacters and mixes romance with epic.The poem was wildly successful in Ariosto*s lifetimeand inspired artists and musical composers well into the 1700s.Italo Calvino(1923-1985)Calvin
35、o was an Italian journalist and the author of the postmodern classic If on a Winters NightA Traveler published in 1979.The unique frame tale in the story sets it apart from othernovels.Musicians such as Sting have used the novel as inspiration for their albums.At the timeof his death in 1985,he was
36、the most translated Italian author in the world.Umberto Eco(1932-2016)Eco is probably best known for his book The Name of The Rose,published in 198O.Thehistorical murder mystery novel combined the authors love of literature and Semiotics,thestudy of communication.Eco was a semiotician and a philosop
37、her.Many of his stories dealtwith themes of the meaning and interpretation of communication.Along with being anaccomplished author,he was a so well-known literary critic and college professor.Alessandro Manzoni(1785-1873)Manzoni is most famous for his novel The Betrothed written in 1827.Set in north
38、ern Italyin 1628,at a time when the country was under Spanish rule,the novel is said to have helped toshape a new unified Italy.The book is also seen as a masterpiece of world literature.Ifs safe tosay Italy wouldnt be Italy without this great novelist.16.What do Orlando Furioso and If on a Winters
39、Night A Traveler have in common?A.They are classic epic poems.B.They have influenced musicians.C.They are widely translated.D.They came out during the Renaissance.17.Who is the author of The Name of The Rose?A.Ludovico Ariosto.B.Italo Calvino.C.Umberto Eco.D.Alessandro Manzoni.第6 页，共44页18.Which is r
40、elated to the formation of a unified country?A.The BetrothedB.The Name of The RoseC.Orlando FuriosoD.If or a Winters Night A TravelerFI was driving 80 miles per hour along the road Wednesday.!knew I was going too fast,but itwas the only hope I had.My dog,Jett,was dying in the backseat.About half an
41、hour earlier I received a call from my daughter.A ball got stuck in Jetts throat.Hewas struggling to breathe.I raced home to see if I could help,but the dogs mouth water hadmade the ball too slippery to pull out by hand.So my daughter and I began our race to the vets（兽医诊所）.About halfway there,we got
42、 caught in traffic jams due to construction.!began wildly soundingmy horn（喇叭）,hoping to attract help,and ended up catching the eye of several constructionworkers.In an anxious voice,!told them what had happened to my dog.By then Jett was lying inthe backseat,not moving.Cavaja Holt was one of the wor
43、kers standing there.He stuck his handdown the dogs throat and pulled out the ball,but Jett still wasnt breathing.And the guy behind Holt shouted out,Breathe into his mouthBreathe into his mouth!1 AndHolt did.It worked!Jett soon began breathing again.After nay dog was saved,!continued mytrip to the v
44、ets to make sure Jett was OK,and by the time I arrived the dog seemed to be doingmuch better.The staff there checked the dog over and said Jett was in good health.Later on,I realized I was so anxious that I forgot to ask the mans name and thank him on thespot.My daughter posted the story on the Inte
45、rnet,asking to locate him.Meanwhile,Holt postedthe story too,hoping to find out how the dog was doing.Within minutes,someone connected thetwo.On Thursday morning,!drove back to the construction site and thanked Holt in person.Heis truly a hero.19.How did the author feel after she received the call?A
46、.Ashamed.B.Confused.C.Annoyed.D.Panicked.20.What led Holt to give Jett mouth-to-mouth breathing?A.The vet*s advice.B.The authors request.C.His fellow workers advice.D.The authors wrong rescue.21.Why did the authors daughter share the story online?A.To get the address of Holt.B.To make contact with H
47、olt.C.To spread the moving story.D.To praise Holt for his deeds.22.What can be the best title for the text?A.Race against deathB.Find hero through the InternetC.Stranger saves dogs lifeD.Heart-stopping rush to the vet*sGShould we save endangered languages?I met Ariep on an island in the South Pacifi
48、c nation ofVanuatu.Being the last fluent Naati speaker in the area,he sorrowfully expressed his fearthat,with his death,the language would no longer exist.Naati is just an example of endangered languages.Today,50%to 90%of the worlds languagesare considered at risk of falling out of use by the end of
49、 the century.Over the last 10 years,this crisis has attracted more public attention.While we praise previousefforts made to protect dying languages native to specific places and spoken by aboriginal（土著的）people,lets stop and ask：Why does it matter?Should Naatis fate concern the world?Many speakers of
50、 endangered languages,includingAriep,communicate fluently in other languages.Is the hope of saving these small languagesjust a romantic idea of unrealistic scholars?As a linguist,Fm on the opposite side of those answering yes”.I understand how critical andurgent language loss is.Individual communiti