河北省衡水市2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题（无听力）.doc

1、河北省衡水市2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项：l. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项；并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，

2、你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题：每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where are the speakers?A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a department store. 2. What does the woman want to do?A. Open the window. B. Open the door. C. Let the man in3. How did the woman read the book?A. By covering it in detail. B. By scanning the first f

3、ew pagesC. By looking through the interesting part. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A lightweight shirt B. Things to wear. C. The warm weather.5. What does the man think of the drums?A. Wonderful. B. Noisy C. Annoying第二节（共15小题：每小题l.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A. B、C三个选

4、项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student 7. What happened to the man?A. He was out of work. B. He was worried about his final examC. He fai

5、led his final exam in his second year of college. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon C. In the evening9. Who might Mr. Brown be?A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A student听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many children do the woman have?A. Only

6、 a daughter. B. A son and a daughter. C. Two sons11. Where does the mans sister live now?A In Seattle. B. In California C. In Washington12. What might happen next year?A. The man will go and see his sister. B. The mans sister. will buy another farm. C. The mans sister will move her home听第9段材料，回答第13至

7、16题。13. How long has the woman lived in her building?A. For a few years B. For a few months. C. For a few weeks. 14. Why is the man leaving?A. He got a job offer B. His landlord asked him to leave.C. He is going to study in New Zealand15. When will the woman likely move into the mans apartment?A. In

8、 November. B. In April C. In January. 16. What does the man imply about his landlord? A. Hes unfair B. Hes mean C. Hes easy-going听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did Rob arrive at Quebec?A. Late Friday evening B. Late Friday afternoon C. Early Saturday morning18. How many people were there in the landlady

9、s family?A. Two. B. Three C. Four. 19. Whom was the empty chair for?A. Rob B. Mrs Doone C. Mr. Doone20. What do we know about Catherine?A. Her father was dead B. She was very naughty. C. She was fourteen years old第二部分阅读（共两节、满分50分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分、满分37.5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；并在答随卡上将该选项涂

10、黑。AThe worlds craziest festivalsCrazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe. Burning Man FestivalEvery year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and cunosities galore to marvel at

11、when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival. San Diego Comic ConSurely superheroes dont queue? Well, at San Diegos Comic Convention they do. Each July hey open their dos to fans of Superma

12、n and other comic figures. More than 100,000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.Crying Baby Festival, TokyoAt the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan), sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears. Sadists run riot? Certainly not! Its a 400-year-old tradition base

13、d on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children. Palio Contest, SienaFame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy). In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city j

14、ockey for first place in a spectacular horse race. The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line firstwhether hes still in the saddle or not.1. Which of the festivals offers a view of art?A. Burning Man Festival.B. Palio Contest, Siena.C. Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo.D. San

15、 Diego Comic Con.2. How was the festival in Tokyo founded?A. On the basis of a proverb.B. Based on a phrase.C. According to a story.D. At the request of the public.3. What can tourists see in Siena of Italy between July and August?A. A burning man show.B. A comedy play.C. A horse race.D. A baby-cryi

16、ng show.【13题答案】【答案】1. A2. A3. CBHave you checked the oil in the car? my father used to say to me, his way of Hello, hope you are well. Sometimes our phone calls would begin with a question about the oil and end with a question about the oil, with not a lot in between. Fathers have a lot of love to g

17、ive, but its often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: Its mostly about my car. Hows the car running? Did you get it serviced? My caran old green Toyota Corona bought for $500was where my father showed his love. Why cant we fathers just say I love you or Its great to see you? The

18、 point is: thats exactly what we are saying. You just have to translate from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase I love you can be heard in the slightly longer I could come around Saturday and repair your chair. The words You made my life better from the moment you

19、were born may be hardly heard, but the main meaning is there in the more common Ill hold the ladder while you get the leaves down from the roof.When I was 17, I went on my first road tripa friend and I in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold morning to say goodbye. Highways are dang

20、erous, he said, so dont try overtaking anything faster than a horse and buggy. And take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for gas, you really should check the oil. At the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would sing horse-and-buggy every time I tried to overtake some oth

21、er speeding cars. Dads long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, Id have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dads attempt at love.4. Why did the authors father often ask about the ca

22、r?A. To show his love for the car.B. To see if there is enough oil.C. To express his care to his son.D. To check the condition of the car.5. Which of the following sentences is an example of Fatherlish?A. I love you deeply.B. Its great to see you.C. You made my life better.D. I can check the oil for

23、 you.6. What does the underlined word overtaking in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Outrunning.B. ApproachingC. Crashing into.D. Knocking over.7. What can be inferred about the author in the last paragraph?A. He wanted to own a dictionary.B. He regrets his childish behavior.C. He is sad about his fathe

24、rs death.D. He realized his fathers love then.【47题答案】【答案】4. C5. D6. A7. BCSharks may be able to smell blood from miles away, but they probably dont know how red it is. It is likely that they only see the world in black and white according to a study that is the first to look into sharks visual syste

25、ms. A team at the University of Western Australia studied the visual systems of many different species of sharks and what they have found is diversity in eye design that mirrors the ecological and behavioral diversity of the shark species. The team looked at the retinal cells of 17 species of sharks

26、 caught from Queensland and Western Australia and found out that the cells are responsible for sharks color blindness. According to the study, these animals are color-blind due to the light receptors they have got in their eyes. There are two main types of light-sensitive ceils to allow animals to s

27、ee: rod cells help measure brightness because they are highly sensitive to light and allow night vision but cannot tell colors apart, while various types of cone cells help distinguish colors. They looked at the structure of sharks rod and cone cells in the retina. Human eyes come with red, green an

28、d blue cone variations, while sharks appear to have just one kind of cone cell. The study suggests that contrast against the background, rather than color itself, might be more important for object detection by sharks. Costumes that camouflage swimmers bodies in sea water are less likely to draw a s

29、harks attention than ones with bright, solid colors that emphasize their outline. “Its the high contrast against the water rather than the color itself which is probably attractive to sharks,” said Professor Nathan Hart who led the study.8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Stressing the im

30、portance of the study.B. Showing the features of sharks eye design.C. Giving the process and the result of the study.D. Telling the functions of sharks visual systems.9. What leads to sharks blindness to color according to Paragraph 3?A. Their less sensitive rod cells.B. Their lack of various cone c

31、ells.C. Their inability to tell apart colors.D. Their strong sensitivity to brightness.10. What can be inferred in the last paragraph?A. The color plays a key part in sharks detecting objects.B. You should make your outline stand out in the sea for your safety.C. You should be dressed in bright colo

32、r to avoid sharks attention in the sea.D. Sharks are more interested in sharp contrast against the water rather than your body.11. Whats the writing purpose of the text?A. To challenge a traditional belief.B. To inform us a scientific discovery.C. To amuse us with interesting information.D. To raise

33、 our awareness of protecting wild animals.【811题答案】【答案】8. C9. B10. D11. BDToday, plastic is used in almost everything, from shopping bags and bottles to chairs and cars. Plastic has conquered the world. But do you know how it was first made?The first man-made plastic was created by Alexander Parkes,

34、who introduced it at the 1862 Great International Exhibition in London. It was called Parkesine, and it was made from plant materials. Once heated, it could be molded, and it held its shape when cooled. Also, it could be made colored or transparent. However, it was too expensive to produce for commo

35、n use. In the 19th century, billiards（a game played on a cloth-covered table）was so popular that a lot of elephants were being killed for their ivory, which was used to make billiard balls. So, people tried to find a substitute. A U.S. billiard ball company offered a prize of S10, 000 to the person

36、who could design the best substitute for natural ivory. In 1866, JohWesley Hyatt created Celluloid while trying to win the prize. Although he failed to win, Celluloid was later used to make many products, including false teeth, piano keys, and ping pong balls. In 1909, Leo Backeland created Bakelite

37、. Made entirely of artificial materials, it was the first true plastic. It was inexpensive, and it kept its shape when heated. Soon, it was being used in many things, including electrical products and jewelry. Since then, many other plastics have been developed. Today, most plastics are produced fro

38、m non-natural materials made from petroleum. They are light, flexible, strong. and cheap. Despite all these advantages, there is one problem: plastic waste breaks down slowly and toxic chemicals can leak from it. Therefore, people are trying to develop less harmful plastics.12. How did Parkesine dif

39、fer from other plastics motioned in the text?A. It was popularly used.B. It was flexible and cheap.C. It could break down quickly.D. It was made from plant materials.13. What can we know from the passage?A. Plastics could be easily got from plants.B. Bakelite could be heated without changing shape.C

40、. Plastics made from petroleum have few advantages. uD. Celluloid was used to make billiard balls in the 19t century.14. What can be mostly talked about following the last paragraph?A. The disadvantages of plastic.B. Different products made from plastic.C. A chemist studying the history of plastic.D

41、. The kind of eco-friendly materials to make plastic.15. What can be the suitable title for the text?A. How to Make PlasticB. The Inventors of PlasticC. From Plant to PetroleumD. New materials to Make Plastic【1215题答案】【答案】12. D13. B14. D15. C第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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

42、项为多余选项。I did not go on my first hike until my mid-30s. I could blame it on the fact that I grew up on the Great Plains of South Dakota and North Dakota. But mostly, to be honest, I just wasnt interested. _16_I went on my first hike a few years back while living in Vernont. At the urging of my wife,

43、and with my two young kids, we walked a beautiful forest path on a cool August morning. _17_ When we reached the top, we ate lunch together overlooking a perfectly still pond and a scenic Vermont. A few weeks ago, my 11-year-old son, my 61-year-old dad, and I hiked Camelbeack Mountain in Phoenix. _1

44、8_ And later this week, my wife and daughter will join us to walk the Waterfall Trail in the White Tank Mountains. Most of our hikes only last 2 hours. Now just to be clear, by no means would I classify myself as an expert hiker. I love the stillness and calm of an empty path _19_ But waking early o

45、n a Saturday morning to walk 3-5 miles along a forest path with lunch in the backpack is a journey Id recommend to anyone. _20_ It provides an opportunity to slow down and disconnect. And given the chance, hiking teaches us important truths about life.A. Ive fallen in love with climbing mountains.B.

46、 I carried a small backpack with water and snacks.C. If you can climb a mountain, you can do anything.D. I didnt see the value and always shook my head when asked.E. It is healthy physical exercise that creates wonderful memories.F. And I have no plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or walk the Appalach

47、ian Trail.G. Last weekend, I hiked down the Grand Canyon with my son along the South Kaibab Trail.【1620题答案】【答案】16. D17. B18. G19. F20. E第三部分，语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It started 30 years ago with a squirrel. A few months after

48、I moved into a building in downtown Manhattan, my next-door neighbor, Nicole Figaro, knocked, asking for help with a squirrel that had gotten into her apartment. I _21_ Lout the animal and made a new friend. Soon Nicole was _22_ me over for dinner or _23_ home-cooked food at my door. When I went to

49、my beach house, Nicole picked up my _24_ and watered my plants, and when she _25_ on vacations, I did the same for her. Shed bring me wonderful _26_ from far-away places, but her _27_ and best wishes have been the greatest gift of all.In 1997, I took care of my partner during his _28_ days, and it w

50、as Nicole who took care of me: Years later, I _29_ the favor, helping out when her husband, who was _30_ needed her to take care of him for almost everything. More and more, we _31_ strength and inspiration from each other. My father _32_ last January. Nicole helped my family prepare for the service

51、. I couldnt have gotten through that day without her. The pandemic _33_ then. Nicole and I _34_ for groceries for each other, knowing we could get through anything together. And we will. A _35_ might separate our apartments, but nothing separates our hearts.21. A. put outB. found outC. scared outD.

52、handed out22. A. invitingB. suggestingC. permittingD. offering23. A. buyingB. makingC. deliveringD. leaving24. A. friendB. mailC. phone D. conversation25A. worked.B. traveledC. joggedD. packed26. A. giftsB. plantsC. cakesD. toys27. A. determinationB. positivityC. ambitionD. experience28. A. bestB. b

53、igC. finalD. lucky29. A. askedB. lostC. owedD. returned30. A. sickB. worriedC. disappointedD. upset31. A. broughtB. drewC. sawD. appreciated32. A. moved outB. turned upC. passed awayD. set off33. A. postponedB. hitC. happenedD. settled34. A. lookedB. votedC. foughtD. shopped35. A. A. flatB. familyC.

54、 soreD. wall【2135题答案】【答案】21. C22. A23. D24. B25. B26. A27. B28. C29. D30. A31. B32. C33. B34. D35. D第二节单词树写（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）根据给出的汉语意号，写出空缺处单词的正确形式。36. The_(发生率) of side effects in the two groups had also no difference.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）【36题答案】【答案】frequency37. An especially_(猛烈的) and heavy snowstorm struck

55、 the area. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）【37题答案】【答案】violent38. The minister_(撤回) his statement last week. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）【38题答案】【答案】withdrew39. Having been cheated by that company, he lost all his personal_(个人财产). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）【39题答案】【答案】possessions40. People stayed silent , listened to us and_(鼓掌) at the end. （根据汉语提示单词拼

56、写）【40题答案】【答案】applauded第三节语法填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In a study of 33 years of trends in Body Mass Index (体重指数) across 200 countries, the scientists found that people worldwide are getting heavier _41_ that most of the rise is due to gains in BMI in rural areas. BMI is

57、 an internationally recognized measurement tool _42_ gives an indication of whether someone is a healthy weight. It is calculated by dividing a _43_ (person) weight in kg by their height in meters squared. and a BMI of between 19 and 25 _44_ (consider) healthy. The study found that between 1985 and

58、2017, average rural BMI increased _45_ 2. 1 in women and men. In cities, however, the gain _46_ (be) 1. 3 in women and 1. 6 in men. The researchers described “striking changes” in the geography of BMI. Tn 1985，urban men and women in more than three quarters of the countries _47_ (study) had higher B

59、MIs than men and women in rural areas. But 30 years later, the BMI difference between urban and rural people in many countries had narrowed _48_(sharp). This may be due to some disadvantages for people _49_ (live) in the countryside, including _50_ (low) levels of income and education, higher costs

60、of healthy foods, and fewer sports facilities.【4150题答案】【答案】41. and42. that/which43. persons44. is considered45. by46. was47. Studied48. sharply49. living50. lower第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）51. 上周，你班就“双减”这一话题进行了讨论。请你根据下表提示，介绍讨论情况，并说明自己的观点。赞成1.作业、学习压力减小；2.有更多的时间培养自己的兴趣爱好；3.反对1.业余时间多了，一些孩子可能会打游戏；2.只有努力

61、学习，才能打下更扎实的基础；3.你的看法注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。参考词汇：双减 double-lightening the burden【51题答案】【答案】 Last week, our class set off a heated discussion about the “double-lightening the burden” policy. Opinions vary among different persons.Some give it a big clap, claiming that their heavy pressur

62、e will be decreased, thus ensuring them more time to pursue their own interests. Besides, it is good for their physical and mental health. However, others argue against it. For one thing, some may fall into the bad habit of playing games. For another, diligence will help them lay a solid foundation

63、for their ideal universities. As for me, well benefit a lot if our burden is lightened. However, well have to learn to keep a balance between study and relaxation. Only in this way can we prepare for a better future.第二节（满分25分）52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。There was a young man born in a p

64、oor family. As a result, his school career was continually interrupted. Once he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up. That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he ev

65、en drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch.Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream ranch. He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher.Two days later, he received his paper back. On the front

66、page was a large red F with a note that read, See me after class.” The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, “Why did I receive an F? The teacher said, This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You have no resources from your family. There

67、s no way you could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal. I will reconsider your grade.”注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1:The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. _Paragraph 2:Recollecting（回忆)the story, my fr

68、iend Monty and I are now sitting in his 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of a 200-acre horse ranch. _【52题答案】【答案】One possible version:Paragraph 1:The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said,“Look, son, you have to make up your own

69、mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.”Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated,“You can keep the F and Ill keep my dream.”Paragraph 2:Recollecting（回忆）the story, my friend Monty and I are now sit

70、ting in his 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of a 200-acre horse ranch. Two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on his ranch. When the teacher was leaving, he said,“Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids dreams. Fortunately you had enough determination not to give up on yours.” Dont let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.