2020-2021學(xué)年遼寧省丹東市高二（下）期末英語(yǔ)試卷

第一部分：閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分） 第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

• 1．The Vancouver Summer Program （VSP） is an annual four-week program offered by various departments at the University of British Columbia，Canada for international undergraduate students.Every year，thousands of students from all over the world will take part in the VSP.
  Students have the opportunity to：
  ? Gain international experience
  ? Study at North America's most international university
  ? Meet students from other universities and Canadian students through social activities
  ? Learn about Canadian culture and society
     Since its beginning in 2013，VSP has provided diverse and enriching educational experiences for thousands of international students.By offering globally relevant courses and cultural extracurricular activities specific to Vancouver and its surroundings，the VSP encourages students to engage in learning and develop their understanding of Canadian culture and values.
  WHAT YOU CAN STUDY AT VSP
  Science & Technology Arts & Humanities
  Architecture & Landscape Business
  Community & Regional Planning Education
     Evaluation may include assignments，group projects，papers，exams，and participation marks.Students will receive a Grades Letter with a percentage grade upon program completion.
     While studying on campus，students will be provided accommodation in University of British Columbia（UBC） residences.Students can use the opportunity to get to know campus and to meet students from other universities.
  Have questions or concerns？
     Our office is currently closed to the public.Please contact us by email at vsp.jye.ai@ubc.jye.ai
     Due to the continued impact of the pandemic and province-wide restrictions by the order and the direction of the provincial health officer，UBC has made the difficult decision to cancel the Vancouver Summer Program （VSP） for 2021.
  
  （1）What can we know about VSP？

  
  A．It lasts nearly a month long.
  B．It is held by the Canadian government.
  C．It offers curricula about Europe.
  D．It has a history of more than ten years.
  （2）What does Vancouver Summer Program provide？

  
  A．Outdoor activities and survival in the wild.
  B．Extracurricular activities around the world.
  C．Some knowledge about Canadian civilization.
  D．An evaluation form on program completion.
  （3）How can someone ask for more information about VSP？

  
  A．Call the office by phone.
  B．Go to the office in person.
  C．Send emails to VSP office.
  D．Contact students in the VSP.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.6

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• 2．China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country's new space station.The three men 一 Nie Haisheng，Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo 一 are to spend three months aboard the Tianhe module some 380km （236 miles） above the Earth.
     It will be China's longest crewed space mission and the first in nearly five years.On Thursday，their Shenzhou-12 spacecraft successfully took off on its Long March 2 F rocket.Lift-off from the Jiuquan satellite launch centre in the Gobi desert was at 09：22 Beijing time （01：22 GMT）.
     The launch and following mission are another evidence of China's growing confidence and capability in the space science.In the past six months，the country has returned rock and soil samples to Earth from the surface of the Moon，and landed a six-wheeled robot on Mars 一 both highly complex.
     What will the crew do in space？The primary goal for Commander Nie Haisheng and his team on the Shenzhou-12 mission is to bring the 22.5-tonne Tianhe space station into service. "I have a lot of expectations，" Mr.Nie said ahead of the launch. "We need to set up our new home in space and test a series of new technologies.So，the mission is tough and challenging.I believe with the three of us working closely together，doing thorough and accurate operations，we can overcome our challenges.We have the confidence to complete the mission."
     Tianhe space station was launched in April.It is the first and core part in what will eventually be a near 70-ton space station，including living quarters，science labs and even a high-tech telescope to view the universe.The various elements and staff will be launched in the next couple of years.The construction will be accompanied by regular goods deliveries，as well as Taikonauts，conducting spacewalks outside the space station to accomplish the task.
  
  （1）According to the text，what can we know about China's space mission？

  
  A．The newly launched spacecraft is called Tianhe module.
  B．China hasn't sent people into space in nearly five years.
  C．China has collected rock and soil samples from the Mars.
  D．In the past six months China has done some simple space tasks.
  （2）What can we infer from the Captain Nie's words in the fourth paragraph？

  
  A．They have completed the task successfully.
  B．The mission in space is anything but complex.
  C．Much work needs doing in the next three weeks.
  D．Captain Nie is optimistic and hopeful about the task.
  （3）What does the underline word "Taikonauts" mean in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Precious goods.
  B．Crew members.
  C．Experiment devices.
  D．Robotic arms.
  （4）Which can be the best title for the passage？

  
  A．Long Way to the Moon and the Mars
  B．The Universe is Beautiful to Explore
  C．China Launches the Crew to New Space Station
  D．China Has Become the Major Power in Space Competition
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．The herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan province has drawn widespread public attention，with tens of millions of people following its movement on TV programs and social media platforms.
     But this is not because it's the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat and headed northward，but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilometers as far as Kunming.Photographs，videos and stories of the herd's movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.
     However，there is a need to go behind the "cute photos" and the seemingly "fantastic" event and identify the reasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat，and find ways to establish harmonious human-animal relationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements.It is important to scientifically mark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country for ecological reasons as well.
     Planting trees is a key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature.Yet long-term investment and a more scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover and strengthen conservation.
     Nevertheless，tree cover alone doesn't mean a suitable habitat for all animals，for different species need different types of vegetation to survive and breed.The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have to scientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals and birds，which will ultimately benefit humans.
     More ambitious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain，and measures taken to ensure forest resources help wildlife flourish，in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.
     Forests around the globe are still shrinking，particularly those in tropical and developing countries.The next decade therefore will be extremely important for the world's forests and wildlife，and China can play a leading role in saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.
  
  （1）Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest？

  
  A．There exist heated discussions in the whole country even overseas.
  B．TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.
  C．They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.
  D．The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.
  （2）What can we infer from the third paragraph about the "fantastic" event？

  
  A．More research on the reasons behind the event is required.
  B．Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.
  C．People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.
  D．There's an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephants.
  （3）Which method is provided in the passage to restore nature？

  
  A．Expanding the coverage of forest.
  B．Getting the government's policy support.
  C．Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.
  D．Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.
  （4）What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats remind us to do？

  
  A．To set more goals to change the food chain.
  B．To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.
  C．To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.
  D．To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

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第三部分：寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分） 第一節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 8．假定你是李華，你校將于8月29日舉辦藝術(shù)節(jié)，正在招募有才藝的同學(xué)在藝術(shù)節(jié)上表演節(jié)目。請(qǐng)寫一封郵件報(bào)名參加，內(nèi)容包括：
  1.寫信目的；
  2.表演節(jié)目的內(nèi)容；
  3.個(gè)人優(yōu)勢(shì)。
  注意：1.詞數(shù)80左右；
  2.可以適當(dāng)增加情節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

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第二節(jié)（滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面文章，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一個(gè)完整短文，續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。
      The medal was my grandfather's Purple Heart：he earned it in a war as a soldier.It was very precious to him.The Purple Heart is only awarded to the soldiers who have been wounded when fighting against enemies in a war.It looks as it is named：a purple ribbon with a heart-shaped medal.Only on special occasions would he take it out.Every time I held the medal，my grandfather would tell me stories about it and how he was awarded it.Though I heard his story thousands of times，I was still absorbed by his words，hoping someday I could share it with more people.
      The opportunity came.With our annual Show and Tell competition approaching，I finally got a proper reason to persuade myself to "borrow" my grandfather's treasure temporarily.I had no choice but to do it because I was told the Purple Heart was not allowed to be taken out.Since I knew where my grandfather kept it，I took the medal from its box without being noticed.Nervous but determined，I held it in my hand and the medal was on its way to school with me.
      After enjoying other students' performances，I knew I would be the winner for sure.It was my turn.The moment I showed it to the class，everyone was very interested in my grandfather's medal.None of them had ever seen one before.I was proud to tell my classmates about how my grandfather got his medal and explain to them what the medal was for.Everything went perfectly as I expected.I won!But I knew this didn't belong to me alone：it belonged to my grandfather.
      Later，it was PE lesson.I thought I should carry this medal for safety，so I kept it in my pocket and ran to the the playground.Having won the competition，I was extremely excited.I pushed the medal out of my mind.It was the happiest lesson I had ever had until I accidentally fell.
  Paragraph 1：
  When I picked myself up，I put a trembling hand into my pocket：empty!___________
  Paragraph 2：
  At home，with the medal in my sweating hand，I apologized to my grandfather for taking it.__________
  組卷：28引用：1難度：0.1

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