江西省九江市第一中2020學年高二英語上學期期末考試試卷（含解析）

此卷只裝訂不密封班級 姓名 準考證號 考場號 座位號 2020學年江西省九江市第一中學高二上學期期末考試英 語注意事項：1答題前，先將自己的姓名、準考證號填寫在試題卷和答題卡上，并將準考證號條形碼粘貼在答題卡上的指定位置。2選擇題的作答：每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑，寫在試題卷、草稿紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無效。3非選擇題的作答：用簽字筆直接答在答題卡上對應的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)。寫在試題卷、草稿紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無效。4考試結(jié)束后，請將本試題卷和答題卡一并上交。第I卷（選擇題）一、閱讀理解Four of the Worlds Best Futurists(未來學家)Kevin KellyKevin Kelly is an author. His 1994 publication, Out of Control, discusses a future where machines and systems are so complex as to be indistinguished(難區(qū)分的) from living things.His latest book What Technology Wants suggests that technology is not just a mixture of wires and metals but a living thing that has its own need. The book looks out through the eyes of this global technological system to discover what it wants.Dr Michio KakuDr Michio Kaku is a professor of theoretical physics at the City of New York and author of The Future of the Mind and Physics of the Future.In The Future of the Mind , he explores the frontier of neuroscience. He predicts that one day we will be able to upload the human brain into a computer. In Physics of the Future, he predicts that glasses and contact lenses will be connected to the Internet and cars will become driverless with the power of the GPS system.David BrinScience fiction author and scientist, David Brin has received awards. In 1998, he won the Freedom of Speech Award for The Transparence Society. The book concerns threats to personal affairs and openness in the information age. In a world where the police monitor public places 24 hours a day with cameras and some credit companies can sell peoples financial details to anyone willing to pay, Brin warns that surveillance(監(jiān)控) technology will be used by too few people in the future. He argues that the tables should be turned and the public should have access to information like who is buying financial details from credit companies.Dr Ray KurzweilDr Ray Kurzweil is the main inventor of the first print-to-speech reading machine for the blind. He is the director of artificial intelligence development at Google.Over the past 25 years, a number of his predictions have come true. In 1990, he predicted a computer would defeat a human at chess by 1998.He predicts that by the 2020s, most diseases will go away and self-driving cars begin to take over the roads.1Whose book is discussing about machines and systems in the future?AKevin Kellys. BDr Michio Kakus.CDavid Brins. DDr Ray Kurzweils.2Which of the following book won the Freedom of Speech Award?AOut of Control. BThe Future of the Mind.CPhysics of the Future. DThe Transparence Society.3Whats Dr Kurzweils attitude towards his prediction of the 2020s?ACautious. BOptimistic.CDoubtful. DDisapproving.Dear Graham,My partner and I have recently lost a pet quite suddenly. Normal life is continuing with so much sadness for my pet meant so much to me. Lots of people wont understand my feeling this way about the death of an animal. This obviously isnt the first time someone in my life has passed away: when I was younger we lost elderly relatives who I loved very much, and naturally much-loved family pets died occasionally too. But this has hit me so much harder. I put so much love into the relationship and Im just finding it hard to get my head around the fact that its gone.Thank you for taking the time to read this.ANON, VIA EMAILDear Anon,Something you loved deeply has gone from your life, so of course you are sad. We love our pets differently from family members or friends and part of that is because we know they will probably die before us. Our time with our dogs or cats is precious precisely because we understand it is limited.As humans, we go through most of life understanding we would die one day. But animals dont. We are the keeper of the secret. Of course, living a life unencumbered(不受妨礙) by thoughts of death means that our pets, in general, lead very simple, happy lives. Its one of the reasons why they are such a joy to be round. You are, of course, correct when you say that many people dont understand your grief, so dont talk to them. Share your feelings with like-minded souls. Im sure a simple search online will reveal many practical advice for moving on.And when you are ready, you can welcome another animal into your life and then you will enjoy happiness again.GRAHAM, VIA EMAIL4What can we learn about Anon?AShe feels bored with her normal life. BHer pets sudden death hits her greatly.CHer partner wont understand her feeling. DShe cant get along well with her relatives.5Graham thinks that our time with pets is precious because _.Athey have no secrets Bthey are very simpleCtheir life is very short Dthey are always happy6In Grahams opinion, Anon should _.Atell her pet from family members Bavoid telling others her own secretsCadopt another animal as her new pet Dtry her best to understand others grief7Who would Graham probably be?AOne of Anons family members. BOne of Anons like-minded friends.CA pet lover who provides advice online. DAn expert on dealing with relationship.The printing press has a long history. It was invented in Germany by Joannes Gutenberg around 1440, and brought to England by William Caxton in the 1470s.Yet the basic technology of printing remained the same up to the end of the 18th century, requiring two men to operate a wooden screw press by hand, producing about 200 impressions an hour. The 19th century was the period in which this process was mechanised, automated, and made many times faster.A key moment in the development of mass newspapers was the development of the steam-powered printing press, adopted by the times in 1814. The new presses were able to print per hour around five times the number produced by the machines. The editor, John Walter, had the machines fixed secretly at night, so that when his printers reported for duty the next morning the majority of them found that they were out of work. The Times went from a circulation of 5,000 a day in 1815 to around 50,000 in the middle of the century. This was not caused by the steam press, but neither could it have happened without it.Later developments improved this effect: the Applegath machine achieved 5,000 impressions per hour, and the Hoe press, an import from the United States, reached to 20,000 impressions per hour. Increase in the speed of papermaking in this period brought down the cost of printed materials both for the producer and the customer. In 1896, the Daily Mail was sold at the cost of only half a penny, and by 1900 it was selling nearly 1,000,000 copies a day.If print production was completely changed in those years, then so was its distribution. The appearance of the steam railway meant that for the first time newspapers could be distributed across the country on a daily basis.8What can we learn about the basic technology of printing?AIt was invented first in the middle of the 15th century.BIt was brought into England by Joannes Gutenberg.CIt took over 400 years to change after invention.DIt took two hours to produce about 200 impressions.9How many impressions did the new press produce an hour in 1814?AAbout 20,000. BAbout 1,000.CAbout 2,000. DAbout 5,000.10Increase in the speed of papermaking led to _.Athe invention of steam printing press Bthe development of the steam railwayCthe appearance of the Daily Mail Dthe decline of printing expenses11The passage is developed mainly by _.Aproviding examples Bmaking comparisonsCfollowing the order of time Dfollowing the order of spaceBeing a parent is tough. Prejudice against parents in the workplace only makes it harder.Asking for flexible schedule is not unique to working parents only. Ive worked with people in their twenties that requested to work a four-day schedule so they could go back to school part time. Ive seen older adults in the workplace change their schedules so that they can spend more time at home. Almost everyone has to cut out of the office every now and again for a doctors appointment or other personal matters. Flexible schedules seem to be synonymous(代名詞) with working parents, but in reality, they are not.Parents arent devoted to their jobs. This is really surprising because its quite the contrary. There is actually strong evidence that parents are more devoted to their jobs than many other employees. They are some of the most focused employees out there. Parents are less likely to change jobs than other employees. Stability(穩(wěn)定) is key when raising a family.Parents arent good team members. Since it is parents that need to leave the office at 5 or arent able to come in before 9, most people think that the singletons on the team need to make up for it. In todays technology world, this is hardly the case. While many parents do limit their physical in office hours, most spend time on weekends, early mornings, and after work working. Besides, parents may be more likely to take vacations during major holidays due to childrens school schedules.Parents are at work only out of financial needs. Why would anyone want to leave their children behind and come to the workplace if they didnt have to? Actually, a lot of people do. Caring for children is a wonderful experience, but everyone needs a break. Many parents may still be interested in their field of work, finding work interesting. Money is nice, but its certainly not the only reason that parents are there.12Why do some young people ask for a four-day work schedule?ATo see their working parents. BTo return to school part time.CTo spend more time at home. DTo make an appointment with doctors.13What does the author think of parents attitude towards their work?AThey are flexible with their work. BThey always show interest in their work.CThey believe their work is unique. DThey are rather devoted and focused.14The word singletons in the fourth paragraph can be most suitably replaced by _.Agood team members BparentsCthe unmarried Dhard-working people15What is the passage mainly about?AUnreasonable opinions about working parents.BPressure that working parents suffer.CThe contributions that parents make.DThe profession parents are interested in.二、七選五How to improve reading efficiency1. Make sure of your purpose of reading.Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Most people read for two main reasons: pleasure or knowledge. Being specific and clear about your reading purpose not only helps you to avoid books that you dont need to read, it also reminds you the book is important to you.162. Read only what you are attracted to.Whether you are reading fiction or nonfiction, its important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may recommend books that they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy. 173. Give up books that you dont enjoy.You may have selected books that match your purpose. You may have selected books that you are attracted to. But you are reading them, there may still be some books that you wont enjoy reading. 18 Remember reading shouldnt make feel annoyed.4. 19Having a reading goal helps you figure out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.5. Give yourself a deadline to finish each book.Before you read each book, ask yourself when you need to finish this book. What I find interesting is that I tend to read books that I borrow from libraries faster than the books I bought. 20 I dont need to return those books. When you dont set a deadline to finish you book, there isnt a sense of urgency. And when something isnt urgent, you tend to slow down.ASet a reading goal.BUnderstand each word of the sentence.CRead books which you are interested in.DReading is the most important way to get knowledge.E. The reason is that the books I bought dont have a due date.F. This encourages you to keep reading and complete the book faster.G. Whenever you realize that you arent enjoying the book you are reading, give it up.三、完形填空When I was younger, I was very sporty. My dad is a runner who great _21_ me. My great hobby between the ages 11 and 14 was cross-country_22_. However, when my family _23_, my new school didnt pay attention to _24_, and had no after-school activities like football or running.Over the next few years, I _25_ exercising except during P.E. lessons at school. I was _26_ that I could eat what I wanted and didnt put on any weight, so it looked like I was healthy, but in reality I was very _27_.When I started university, I decided that I would try and get fit, but by then I was worried about _28_ myself in front of other people. _29_, this year, one of my New Years promises has been to try and get in shape. This _30_ came after I was late for a bus, tried to run after it and was very out of _31_ in under a minute! I considered _32_ running again, yet my housemate tried to practice yoga, so my New Years _33_ was delayed.Finally, one of my friends _34_ a swimming pool close to my house that she had gone to a few times. Now, I love _35_, and I find doing laps in the pool very relaxing. Experts say everyone should do 30 minutes of proper _36_ every day, so Im starting with an hour three times a week and _37_ every day. I hope that I will soon start to feel the _38_ of regular exercise, and will become fitter and _39_. In the long term, I know it will be very good for me, and _40_ all sorts of health problems that often occur in later life.21Aunderstood Bcreated Cdiscouraged Dinfluenced22Askiing Bjogging Crunning Ddriving23Acollected Bmoved Csaved Dtravelled24Asports Blessons Cparents Dseats25Atried Bstopped Cenjoyed Drisked26Aobvious Brich Clucky Dnervous27Aunusual Bunlucky Cunconscious Dunfit28Ahelping Bintroducing Cembarrassing Dteaching29AEven BHowever CAlso DThus30Adecision Badvice Cmethod Dpraise31Acontrol Border Cdate Dbreath32Ataking in Bholding up Ctaking up Dturning out33Aresolve Bpresent Cparty Dwelcome34Asaw Bran Cmet Drecommended35Aswimming Brunning Cboating Dtouring36Aplace Bway Cexercise Dlight37Agetting up Bbuilding up Cputting up Dmaking up38Aactions Bhobbies Cglasses Dbenefits39Aquicker Bstronger Chigher Dbraver40Aprevent Bsuffer Ctreat Dshow第II卷（非選擇題）四、語法填空閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Everybody in Davids class packed their bags and got ready 41 (go) home last Saturday. Usually Davids mother would fetch him home but that day she was not there, so he walked home by himself.When he reached home, he knocked on the door as he didnt bring his keys. 42 (surprising), no one answered the door. He 43 (knock) again when one of his neighbors 44 (name) John called him. He told David his mother was out and invited him to stay in his house till his mother came back. David knew that if his mother 45 (be) at home, she would have answered the door soon. So David went to Johns house and played with him. 46 (stay) in Johns house for a few 47 (hour), David saw his mother come back. They thanked John and his family. It turned out that Davids mother had 48 serious backache so she had to see the doctor.49 this experience, David has learnt that neighbors are people 50 help each other. The relationships among neighbors are like building a bridge and they will build a good bridge one day.五、短文改錯Are home visits necessary when they are so many ways to communicate with the students parent? Some people are for home visits. They thought home visits will make it easily for parents and teachers to communicate and work more closely to help students learn. Home visits will give teachers a chance to better understanding their students. Besides, others think it is a waste of the time and energy to pay home visits. If they keep on touch with the students parents with text messages, QQ or E-mails, it will be more convenient and save a lot of time. Personally, I think home visits is positive, and teachers can educate their students effectively through home visits.六、提綱類作文52為了更好地接待前來觀光考察的美國朋友，某市旅游局擬招聘一批志愿者，下面是招聘要求Volunteers Are WantedReady to serve othersHealthy and strong for travelingGood English is needed for servingGood knowledge of tourism假設你是某高中學生李華，發(fā)現(xiàn)自己完全符合招聘條件請你給該旅游局（Travel and Tourism Administration）招聘負責人寫一封應聘信，包括如下內(nèi)容：1說明寫信的目的；2介紹個人信息和優(yōu)勢；3詢問是否能夠被聘用注意：1詞數(shù)100左右；2可適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫；3開頭和結(jié)尾已為你寫好Dear officer，_I am looking forward to your answerBest wishesYoursLi Hua2020學年江西省九江市第一中學高二上學期期末考試英 語 答 案1 A2 D3 B【解析】【分析】這是一篇說明文。文章介紹了四個未來科學家以及他們的貢獻。1細節(jié)理解題。答案定位在Kevin Kelly部分His 1994 publication, Out of Control, discusses a future where machines and systems are so complex as to be indistinguished(難區(qū)分的) from living things.（他在1994年出版的失控一書中探討了一個未來的世界，在這個世界里，機器和系統(tǒng)是如此復雜，以至于無法與生物區(qū)分開來。）由此可知Kevin Kelly的書討論了未來的機器和系統(tǒng)，故選A。2細節(jié)理解題。答案定位在David Brin部分In 1998, he won the Freedom of Speech Award for The Transparence Society. （1998年，他因The Transparence Society獲得“言論自由獎”），故選D。3推理判斷題。答案定位在Dr Ray Kurzweil 部分He predicts that by the 2020s, most diseases will go away and self-driving cars be