2021届牛津译林版高二下学期期末英语试题七选五专练

2021 届牛津译林版高二下学期期末英语试题七选五专练 （一） For much of history, reading was a fairly noisy activity. On clay tablets written in ancient Iraq and Syria some 4,000 years ago, the commonly used words for “to read” literally(照字面地) meant “to cry out” or “to listen”. 36. _________ The majority of us bottle the words in our heads as if sitting in a quiet library. Reading out loud is largely reserved for bedtime stories and performances. But a growing body of research suggests that we may be missing out by reading only with the voices inside our minds. 37. _________ It helps improve our memories, understand complex texts and strengthen emotional bonds between people. And far from being a rare or outdated activity, it is still surprisingly common in modern life. Many of us intuitively (直觉地) use it as a convenient tool for making sense of the written word, and are just not aware of it. Colin MacLeod, a psychologist at the University of Waterloo in Canada, has researched the impact of reading aloud on memory. 38. _________ However, it works for older people, too. “It’s beneficial throughout the age range,” he says. In one study, a group of children were presented with a list of words and asked to read some silently, and others aloud. Afterwards, they correctly recognized 87% of the words they’d read aloud, but only 70% of the silent ones. In another study, adults aged 67 to 88 were given the same task. They should read words either silently or aloud. 39. _________ They were able to recall 27% of the words they had read aloud, but only 10% of those they’d read silently. Many of us are intuitively aware of the benefits of reading aloud and use the technique more than we might realize. Some said they read out funny emails or messages to entertain others. Others read aloud prayers and blessings for spiritual reasons. Writers and translators read drafts to themselves to hear the rhythm and flow. People also read aloud to make sense of recipes, contracts and densely written texts. 40. _________ A. Today, silent reading is the norm. B. It is worth making a bit more time for reading out loud. C. Reading silently has distinct advantages, especially speed . D. Then they were to write down all those they could remember. E. The ancient art of reading aloud has a number of benefits for adults. F. For many, reading aloud brought joy, comfort and a sense of belonging. G. The memory-boosting effect of reading aloud is especially strong in children. （二） When the body temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit(40℃), a person may be suffering from a serious condition called heat stroke. 36 Besides, one may suffer from heat stroke when he participates in extreme physical activity in a warm environment. There are some symptoms of heat stroke. The person usually has a high body temperature, usually at or above 40℃. If the stroke is the result of high climate temperatures, the skin will usually be dry and hot. If it is the result of physical exercise, the skin may feel moist, almost clammy(湿粘的).37 If heat stroke is not treated, a person may go into shock(休克).38 As a result, the blood pressure drops, the nails and lips may turn blue, and the skin becomes clammy. If left untreated, shock may cause organ failure or even death. There are several ways to treat heat stroke.39One example of treatment includes placing the person in cool water to lower his body temperature. Another cooling technique involves misting cool water over the body and then fanning it off. The evaporation(蒸发) of the water works to cool the person’s body temperature and treat the heat stroke. 40 For example, wear lightweight clothes that fit loosely on the body. Also, take breaks in a cool area if exercising in warm temperatures. In addition, if the temperatures become increasingly hot, it is best to avoid extreme physical activity. A. Heat stroke can result in a number of problems. B. When that happens, the blood does not flow properly. C. Heat stroke can be prevented by following a few easy tips. D. Untreated heat stroke can quickly damage your brain and heart. E. In most cases, a doctor should be consulted if a person is suspected of having heat stroke. F. In addition, the person may have rapid breathing, or have a higher heart rate. G. It usually occurs when one spends large amounts of time in a hot environment. （三） Most people update their electronic products these days on a regular basis, not because they aren't made well and need replacing, but because technology is so advanced that a newer model often appears on the market a year later and consumers like to have the latest if they can afford it! This means that there's a mass of still working, but outdated, electronic items that can't simply be thrown in the bin due to the harm they can cause to the environment once they start to break down. 36 Some people will simply throw away their old products without a thought, while others will either give it away to a friend or make some money by selling it through an Internet shopping site, such as eBay and the like. 37 Then they'll feel guilt-free that it won't wind up in a landfill and cause harm to the surroundings. 38 Apart from protecting the environment, there are other reasons behind recycling and one of them is data security. Disposing of electronic devices is the best way to protect customers from unofficial access to private data information. 39 It's a complete waste to just throw away outdated electronic items when there 're so many metals that can be reused. Those in the recycle computers and electronics business are onto a good thing as disposing of e-waste becomes a must and a socially-conscious world decides to clean up their act. 40 After all, it can create jobs and make the earth a safer and healthier place for our children to enjoy. A. More environmentally-aware people will find an electronic recycling unit to take it off their hands. B. Reducing electronic waste causes a reduction of poisonous elements in the atmosphere. C. Also the amount of resources available in the materials thrown away is enormous. D. They may suddenly find themselves with hundreds of old cell phones, etc. E. It also offers economic and environmental opportunities for the future. F. So they may end up sitting forgotten in a drawer and taking up space. G. They have positive attitudes towards reusing and recycling. （四） In everyday life,we are often faced with important decisions — such as whether to apply for a new job or start a new course. ___36___ The more we can test our limits and abilities, the more we will learn about ourselves. New challenges are opportunities for us. ___37___ Rather than seeing the opportunity, often, we focus on what it will be like to fail.As a result,taking on a new challenge can be frightening. In these cases,we may avoid the challenge altogether and carry on down the same path we were on. We make some excuses to ourselves so that we can stay in our comfort zone. ___38___ By avoiding challenges,we don’t have the opportunities to learn about ourselves.We feel trapped.We are troubled by discomfort,anxiety,and the sense that things are not quite right. There are times when we might want to avoid a challenge for good,realistic reasons.Perhaps,deep down ,we are frightened of what other people might say and of what we might learn about ourselves.But instead of acknowledging that,we tell ourselves that now is not a good time,or that this isn’t the right opportunity. ___39___ To lead an authentic life,we need to take on new challenges that give us more opportunities to be ourselves.It is not that authentic people don’t feel the same fear;rather,they are simply more willing to face their fear. ___40___ The question is not how to lead a life in which we never feel the fear of failure,but rather,how we can moved forward despite our fear. A. In reality,it is our fear talking. B. The fear of failure can be too much to bear C. However,we don’t always see it that way. D. People think we can stay in our comfort zone and keep learning. E. Taking on such challenges is an important part of growing as a person. F. But the truth is that staying in our comfort zone is not necessarily comfortable. G. They are open to new experiences,cherishing the challenges of learning about themselves. （五） What's the purpose of building patience abilities? In a word, happiness. Better relationships, more success. But indeed it takes efforts to build them successfully. 36. Thus, when thebig ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times. Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience. We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian （爬行动物似的）brain that protects our physical and emotional survival. On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, to "look good." Let's just face it. 37 So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience—anger, impatience, blaming and shaming. We all have them. And we can grow beyond them. Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain. Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions—we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort. But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that's the source of our pain, but how our mind is set. 38 . Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts. Most of us don't really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest—but very present-painful feelings. 39 But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what's actually happening in the moment inside you. Focusing on what's actually happening, you can notice the worry of not wanting what's happening, the resistance. 40 When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you are growing, and that, “Sure, this is understandable; this is what happens to me when I'm bothered," You can say to yourself, "It's true. I don't like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it.” A. Practice positive self-talk. B. So the solution to pain is an inside job. C. Patience abilities benefit you in many ways. D. Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times. E. We ignore the fact that we're in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem. F. The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming. G. Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances. （六） How you talk to yourself about events, experiences and people plays a large role in shaping how you interpret events. When you find yourself interpreting something in a negative way or only focusing on the bad aspect of the situation, look for ways to talk about the events in a more positive light. 36.___________ Instead, it simply means refocusing so that you give fair and equal importance to good events. When you find yourself worrying about things, look for an uplifting activity to pull yourself out of this negative mindset (心态) 37.___________ In this case, try to turn your attention elsewhere and engage in an activity that brings you joy. Listening to cheerful music , going for a walk, and reading a good book are all ways to get your mind off negative thoughts. 38.___________ Therefore, it is important to give extra attention to good things that happen. Where negative things might be quickly transferred and stored in your long-term memory, you need to make more efforts to get the same effect from happy moments. 39.___________Replay the moment several times in your memory and focus on the wonderful feelings the memory inspires. The negativity bias (偏见) can have a powerful impact on your behavior, but being aware of it means you can take steps to adopt a more positive outlook on life. One of the best ways to fight negative bias is taking a more mindful approach involving being aware of your own tendency toward negativity and consciously elevating (使情绪高昂) happier thoughts to the forefront of awareness. 40.___________Taking steps to avoid this bias can play a role in boosting your mental well-being. A. It refers to seeing things in a new light. B. It takes more for positive things to be remembered. C. You probably don’t realize how often you say negative things. D. Thinking repeatedly about the negative can result in a serious loss. E. So when something great happens, take a moment to really focus on it. F. This doesn’t mean ignoring potential dangers or wearing rose-colored glasses. G. For example, you may find yourself mentally reviewing an unpleasant event or outcome. （七） Do you ever have months where you struggle to keep your money under control?____36____. One of these reasons could be that we aren't aware of our true spending habits. Here are some tips on how you can avoid overspending and keep your money in check. ____37____ When you head out to the mall, take only the amount of cash you anticipate you'll need and leave credit cards at home. By doing this, you avoid the temptation（诱惑）of using the card for a spur(冲动) of the moment purchase, which is often the fastest way to find yourself in debt. Start using a budget . ___38___ If you aren't sure about how much you take home each month and how much your expenses add up to, you'll continuously fall into the trap of buying all the things you think you can afford only to get a rude awakening at the end of the month when your bank account isn't looking too great. Track your spending. Those small things you buy on a regular basis can really add up by the end of the month. The best way to keep control of your money is to track everything you're spending it on. ____39____ ___40___Let’s not allow ourselves to fall into the trap of overspending on unnecessary things in the new year. A. Make a list of what to buy. B. We’re going through enough stress as it is. C. Switch to cash only. D. Here are some other reasons why you can’t set aside saving. E. By following this simple step, you’ll also learn to respect your money more. F. There are many reasons why we overspend. G. Not having a spending plan is one of the main reasons why people can’t seem to stop spending money. （八） What’s the purpose of building patience abilities? In a word, happiness. Better relationships, more success. But indeed it takes efforts to build them successfully. ___16___. Thus, when the big ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times. Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience. We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian (爬 行动物似的) brain that protects our physical and emotional survival. On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, to “look good.” Let’s just face it. ___17___ So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience—anger, impatience, blaming and shaming. We all have them. And we can grow beyond them. Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain. Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions—we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort. But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that’s the source of our pain, but how our mind is set. ___18___ Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts. Most of us don’t really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest—but very present—painful feelings. ___19___ But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what’s actually happening in the moment inside you. Focusing on what’s actually happening, you can notice the worry of not wanting what’s happening, the resistance. ___20___ When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you are growing, and that, “Sure, this is understandable; this is what happens to me when I’m bothered.” You can say to yourself, “It’s true. I don’t like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it.” A. Practice positive self-talk. B. So the solution to pain is an inside job. C. Patience abilities benefit you in many ways. D. Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times. E. We ignore the fact that we’re in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem. F. The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming. G. Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances. （九） The latest thing in architecture is green buildings —covering walls and roofs with a carpet of plants to prevent heat, absorb rain and provide a home for wildlife. Many such buildings need complex systems for holding and irrigating the soil. 36 . Ivy is a group of evergreen climbing plants, whose power to live is hard to beat. Firstly, it can live in almost any surroundings, whether in shade or full sun. 37 It grows well in both dry and damp soil. Moreover, it doesn't need supports as it grows aerial roots that can be attached to most things. For these reasons, ivy can be widely grown to beautify an ugly wall or a fence. 38 It is a heaven for bees and butterflies in summer and its berries are a valuable food source for birds in winter. However, there are some concerns about growing ivy. Ivy has a reputation for damaging buildings, but according to the UK's Royal Horticultural Society, this doesn't usually happen unless the walls already have cracks. 39 But Blanusa at the University of Reading, UK, who has examined the effects of plant climbers, finds that ivy raises humidity（湿度） next to the wall by only a small amount. 40 Once ivy has been in the ground for a few years, it can grow out of control. Just don't let it get the better of you. A. Growing ivy can bring added benefits. B. Therefore, I strongly oppose growing ivy. C. The other fear is that it can make walls damp. D. Besides, it can be tolerant of various kinds of soil. E. Anyway, you do need to be careful in growing ivy. F. An ivy-covered wall will slightly warm a room in winter. G. However, there is a much easier approach: growing some ivy. （十） Teen Read Week is a week-long celebration of reading. The event was founded by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) in 1998 and is observed each year during the third week of October. ___16___ Reading for recreational (娱乐的) purposes improves test scores and prepares for future success as an adult. Public libraries schedule events in honor of Teen Read Week. Activities can range from simple programs to well-designed events for special guests. ___17___ During an open house, the librarian may talk about services for teens, upcoming teen programs, and the collection housed within the teen department. Often, the library will serve drinks together with snacks and give away door prizes. Other libraries may use Teen Read Week as an opportunity to form a teen advisory board. ___18___ They help the librarian develop program ideas, brainstorm improvements within the teen department, and suggest new materials to add to the library collection. Another potential activity for Teen Read Week includes providing a lock-in at the library. Teens spend the night in the library playing games, reading, watching movies, and eating snacks. ___19___ If the budget permits, some libraries may choose to invite a popular writer to the library. ___20___ They can read selections from their work, answer questions from teens, and speak about the writing process. At the conclusion, the library can offer the author’s book as a door prize to one of the teens in the audience. A. The board usually consists of teen participants. B. The library staff look after the teens throughout the night. C. Some libraries host an open house for teens during Teen Read Week. D . The theme for this year’s Teen Read Week is Turn Dreams into Reality. E. YALSA has lots of resources and ideas for celebrating Teen Read Week. F. Authors who write books for teens can make a public appearance at the library. G. For seven days, the library increases its efforts to encourage teens to read for fun. （十一） Four simple ways to stay positive Trying to stay positive, both in good times and bad, is a great way to improve your quality of life.Try these four methods on a daily basis. Don't think a lot about negativity. Of course, staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a bit difficult.Letting things get to you is normal, and it's actually healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a while. It's when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk. ___16___ However, don't give that sadness another second in your day. ___17___ What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside.Fill yourself with good, healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snacking.Exercise is equally of great importance.Take a few days out of your week for at least a half an hour of activity, and try to stick to a routine. ___18___ Be kind to others. ___19___ Making someone's day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face, but also yours as well.Remember to smile and treat each person with pity and respect.Good deeds are contagious （传染的）, and your positive attitude may spread among others. Take it one day at a time. Being positive isn't an instant thing.It's a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day.___20___ Instead, focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better. A. Eat healthy and stay fit. B. Take your lunch breaks outside. C. Don't worry about what the future may bring. D. Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times. E. Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness. F. Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened. G. Even going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood. （十二） The graduate business school (研究生商学院)can open new doors of opportunity for internationally--- minded students expecting to experience a new country, expand their skill set, and increase their earning power. ___16___ Firstly, there are plenty of options for graduate business programs. One of the primary benefits of studying in the United States is access to the world ‘s most diverse pool of graduate; business schools. With over 4 ,000 programs in the US that accept the GMAT exam, there are more options available to you than ever before.____17____Part- time, online, or even accelerated programs may be a better fit for you. ___18___ Two hot business majors in the US are technology and consulting. Findings show that 67 percent of US technology companies and 57 percent of consulting companies either plan to hire or are willing to hire intentional business school graduates this year which can be good news for international students who want to pursue job opportunities in the United States alter business school. Finally, starting salaries at US companies arc at an all - lime high for MBA graduates. ____19____ The average starting salaries for business master’s graduates arc US115,000, more than double the US55,000 they plan to offer to bachelor’s degree new hires. And more than half of US companies plan to increase MBA starting salaries this year. No matter where you are in the world, there are always opportunities to further your skills. ____20____ Start here with the school search tool to find the program that fits best for you. A. Wondering how to continue your journey? B. In addition, programs are not just limited to full - time ones. C. The full - time MBA remains the most popular program type. D. Secondly, career opportunities are plentiful in the US right now. E. Here are three reasons for applying to a US graduate business school. F. Starting your career with a master' s degree pays off in the long run, too. G. If earning more money is a motivator for you, studying in the US is a fantastic option. （十三） Do you ever have months where you struggle to keep your money under control?____36____. One of these reasons could be that we aren't aware of our true spending habits. Here are some tips on how you can avoid overspending and keep your money in check. ____37____ When you head out to the mall, take only the amount of cash you anticipate you'll need and leave credit cards at home. By doing this, you avoid the temptation（诱惑）of using the card for a spur(冲动) of the moment purchase, which is often the fastest way to find yourself in debt. Start using a budget . ___38___ If you aren't sure about how much you take home each month and how much your expenses add up to, you'll continuously fall into the trap of buying all the things you think you can afford only to get a rude awakening at the end of the month when your bank account isn't looking too great. Track your spending. Those small things you buy on a regular basis can really add up by the end of the month. The best way to keep control of your money is to track everything you're spending it on. ____39____ ___40___Let’s not allow ourselves to fall into the trap of overspending on unnecessary things in the new year. A. Make a list of what to buy. B. We’re going through enough stress as it is. C. Switch to cash only. D. Here are some other reasons why you can’t set aside saving. E. By following this simple step, you’ll also learn to respect your money more. F. There are many reasons why we overspend. G. Not having a spending plan is one of the main reasons why people can’t seem to stop spending money. （十四） Poetry Slam is a type of competition where people read their poems without props(道具), costumes or music. After performing, they get scores (0-10) from 5 judges. The judges can be anyone——they don’t even need to be poets! Scores are awarded based on how much each judge likes the poem. ____11____ Your poem doesn’t need to be a specific form of poetry. With that in mind, here are some common rules you’ll find in the competition. Make it original. The written piece must be original. ____12____ Time. Each poet has three minutes to perform. While reading your poem, make sure you finish it within three minutes. ____13____ Simple. ____14____Read and perform it for family and friends before completing. Ask them what is clear and what is not. Choose appropriate themes, like relationships, family-social problems, etc. Your poem should be clear and convey a message. Rhythmic. Your poem should have a rhythm（韵律)that shows through your performance. A slam poem moves the audience through different emotions. ____15____ A. Poets lose points for failing to meet limit. B. The purpose of this judging process is to attract everyone to take part in it. C. Your poem should be able to reach your audience the first time it is heard. D. The highest and lowest scores are dropped and the middle three are kept. E. The poem performed for the competition needs to be your own work. F. How the poem is performed is at least as important as the content if not more. G. Watch other Poetry Slams for encouragement, to get feedback and start competing in your own Poetry Slam.