2021-2022高二英语期中试题.doc

1、西安市第一中学2021-2022学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语试题 命题人： 张丽 1第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）第一节 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。听完每段对话后，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. What will the man do after work? A. Have fun with friends. B. Learn a language. C. Watch a movie. 2. What can we know from the conversation?

2、 A. The electric fan doesnt work. B. The air-conditioner is turned on. C. Its particularly hot. 3. Where does the conversation take place probably? A. In a restaurant. B. In a park. C. In the street. 4. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Spell a word. B. Go to the south. C. Repeat the name of

3、 the city.5. What are the speakers talking mainly about? A. A fantastic photo. B. A new furniture store. C. The mans home.第二节 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, 各小题给出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. How long has the man moved here?

4、A. For 1 month. B. For 2 years. C. For 7 years. 7. Who is the woman? A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A policewoman.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is Leo from? A. Brazil. B. America. C. Canada. 9. Why did Leo come here? A. To travel. B. To study. C. To visit his parents.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who is answering t

5、he phone? A. Ian. B. Ians uncle. C. Ians father. 11. What time will Amy leave for the airport? A. 10:00 a.m. B. 1:30 p.m. C. 4:30 p.m.12. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How many good friends does Mike have? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 14. Whose birthd

6、ay did Mike forget?A. Helens. B. Lauras. C. Jamies. 15. What does Laura think is Mikes answer to Question3?A. Never. B. Once or twice. C. Quite often.16. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does Dr. Baker s

7、ay in Tip two? A. Dont do homework before bedtime.B. Only do easier homework before bedtime. C. Dont get tired before bedtime. 18. What does Dr. Baker ask to turn off?A. Music, phone, TV and computer. B. Phone, TV and computer. C. Phone and TV. 19. Why does Dr. Baker disagree with video games before

8、 bedtime? A. Its exciting. B. Its time-wasting. C. Its noisy. 20. Whats Dr. Bakers advice on the phone? A. Turn it down. B. Put it beside the bed. C. Leave it out of bedroom.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。 ABrochure Design ServiceProfessional Brochure Des

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16、. suggest C. advertise D. warnBIn 1900, an American engineer called John Elfreth Watkins made a number of predictions about what the world would be like in 2000. So what did Watkins get right and wrong 100 years later?1. Digital color photography“Photographs will be telegraphed from any distance. If

17、 there is a battle inChinaa hundred years hence, snapshots of its most striking events will be published in the newspapers an hour later. Photographs will reproduce all of natures colors.”Watkins did not, of course, use the word digital or describe precisely how digital cameras and computers would w

18、ork, but he accurately predicted how people would come to use new photographic technology. When Watkins was making his predictions, it took a week for a picture of something happening inChinato make its way into Western papers.2. Mobile phones“Wireless telephone and telegraph circuits will span the

19、world. A husband in the middle of the Atlantic will be able to converse with his wife sitting in her boudoir inChicago. We will be able to telephone toChinaas readily as we now talk fromNew YorktoBrooklyn.”International phone calls were unheard-of in Watkinss day. It was another 15 years before the

20、first call was made, by Alexander Bell even from one coast of theUSto the other.The idea of wireless telephony was truly revolutionary.3. Pre-prepared meals“Ready-cooked meals will be bought from establishments similar to our bakeries of today.”The popularity of ready meals in supermarkets and takea

21、way shops suggests that Watkins was right although he supposed that the meals would be delivered on plates which would be returned to the cooking establishments to be washed.4. Hothouse vegetables“Winter will be turned into summer and night into day by the farmer with electric wires under the soil a

22、nd large gardens under glass.”Large gardens under glass were already a reality, but he was correct to predict the use of electricity. Although colored lights and electric currents did not take off, they were probably experimented with.24. In 1900, Watkins predicted accurately _.A. a war would break

23、out inChinaone century laterB. photos would reach the other side of the earth via the InternetC. how digital cameras and computers would workD. people would use new photographic technology25. What can we infer from the passage?A. Ready-cooked meals were popular 100 years ago.B. Watkins predicted pla

24、tes would be washed before they were returned.C. Watkins would carry out experiments to test his predictions.D. Large gardens under glass had been put in use 100 years ago.26. What will most probably be discussed in the next part of the passage?A. Some wrong predictions from Watkins.B. Some predicti

25、ons for the next century.C. Great changes that took place in the 20th century.D. Comments on Watkins s predictions from all walks of life.CThere are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic trash in the worlds oceans, and each year, 8 million tons of plastic are added to the figure. Though the oceans seem va

26、st enough to stomach a lot of plastic, the level of waste is starting to reach a crisis point: According to a new report by the Ocean Conservancy, by 2025, the ocean could contain one ton of plastic for every three tons of fish.All these floating bits of plastic not only disrupt marine ecosystems, b

27、ut also poison the global supply of seafood. “Its reaching crisis proportions,” says Andreas Merkl, CEO of the Ocean Conservancy. “Plastic breaks down into small pieces that look like plankton (浮游生物) and is eaten by everything from plankton to whales.” The new report calls for a focus on improving w

28、aste management systems in a handful of developing countries that account for the plastic leakage into the ocean. China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam contribute more than half of the oceans plastic since their waste facilities havent kept up with rapid industrialization.How can c

29、ountries reduce the leakage of waste into the ocean? The Ocean Conservancy report suggests that by providing more waste collection services, closing the leakage points within the collection system, getting rid of waste with effective landfill, and building more recycling facilities, the plastics lea

30、kage could be cut by 50% by 2020.Its not just an environmentalists daydream. Coca-Cola and Dow Chemical, along with some other multinational companies, have joined forces with Ocean Conservancy to fight ocean pollution. “Were committed to working toward a future of a plastic-free ocean. Companies do

31、nt make plastic with the intention of it ending up in the ocean, and we acknowledge the strong role industry must play in order to help eliminate ocean plastic waste by 2035.” Says a Dow Chemical director.“While building landfills and incinerators (焚化炉) across these developing countries might not be

32、 pretty, its far more environmentally friendly than letting waste slide into the worlds oceans.” Says Andreas Merkl.27.According to the passage, plastic poisons sea food because_.A .It damages marine ecosystems.B .It breaks down into small bits that can be eaten by fish.C .When sea animals are trapp

33、ed in plastic bags, they cant breathe.D .It contains poison pills.28.Five developing countries account for the problem because_.A .They produce the majority of the waste worldwide.B .There are too many multinational companies in those countries.C .They have inadequate waste facilities to adapt to ra

34、pid industrialization.D .Their governments neglect their responsibility to inspect the problem.29.Andreas.Merkl emphasized the important role of in dealing with ocean plastic pollution in developing countries.A .multinational companies B .individuals all over the worldC .recycling of waste D .buildi

35、ng landfills and incinerators30.What is the text mainly about?A. The consequence of plastic trash and the effort made by the developing countries.B. Plastic trash poison the global supply of seafood.C. Landfills and incinerators are beneficial to the developing countries.D. A new report by the ocean

36、 Conservancy.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满10分）从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to pick a great book to readThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one youll really like? Here are some tips:What makes you happy?If you have a favorite hobby or pastime, look for books about

37、that activity. 31 Do there exist a few careers youre interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and youre more likely to enjoy reading a book if youre already interested in its subject.Fact or fiction? 32 Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories, and fables are al

38、l examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why. They tell stories using factsbut that doesnt mean theyre boring. Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from

39、the first trip to the moon to what its like to explore the deepest oceans. Many of them read like novels from start to finish. Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better.Find a family favorite.What was your mothers favorite book when she was your age? Or your dads? What about

40、 a siblings? 33 Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. Its a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book youll enjoy! 34 Your local library is a great place to find books that youll love, and you dont have to search all by yourself. Tell

41、a librarian about your interestsrock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever youre intoand the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that youre sure to love. Your teacher is another good person to ask.Launch a book swapWhy not get some friends to

42、gether and trade favorite books? Its always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if theyre not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area. 35 AAsk them and give it a read.BRead as many book

43、s as possible.CIts a great way to build your personal library for free!DAsk an expert.ESome books are entirely made up and imagined.FAre you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific celebrity?GSet up a private library.第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满30分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和

44、D）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。 When I was young, my understanding of life was simple. This made it 36 for me to deal with the world around me. As I grew up, things seemed more 37 , which made life more challenging. Now, middle-aged, I find my 38 of the world is returning to the simple.When I try to

45、 teach my daughter important 39 about life, I will break complicated things 40 into small pieces. One of those basics is 41 , for yourself, and for others. I teach my daughter to 42 . To fail feels bad, 43 , but not to have tried feels worse, because you cant respect yourself for it. And as the sayi

46、ng 44 , if you dont respect yourself, no one else will.When I was seven or eight, I played at my cousins house with his toys. His family was better off than mine, and he had many more toys. There was one 45 that Id always wanted, and I 46 it into my pocket. But a moment later, I 47 , even at that ag

47、e, that I would never enjoy playing with the toy. I would always know I had 48 , and my opinion of myself would 49 . When his mother dropped me off later that day, I shamefacedly 50 out the toy and gave it back. She knew, Im sure, what had happened, 51 she thanked me and never spoke of it again.I ho

48、pe to help my daughter avoid similar 52 . She first has to gain self-respect 53 she can start respecting others. I believe in respect, because 54 it were all enemies. Im not 55 in this regard, far from it. But I try my best, and I respect others for trying their best in this changing world.36. A. fu

49、nnierB. easierC. saferD. deeper37. A. importantB. awkwardC. fragileD. complex38. A. viewB. experienceC. aimD. expectation39. A. basicsB. factsC. subjectsD. choices40. A. awayB. offC. downD. out41. A. passionB. loveC. respectD. desire42. A. forgiveB. acceptC. shareD. try43. A. certainlyB. eventuallyC

50、. personallyD. willingly44. A. runsB. goesC. writesD. follows45. A. for funB. in particularC. with careD. at random46. A. fetchedB. arrangedC. slippedD. fitted47. A. doubtedB. promisedC. questionedD. sensed48. A. liedB. stolenC. changedD. cheated49. A. sufferB. improveC. fadeD. spread50. A. gaveB. l

51、eftC. pulledD. handed51. A. soB. orC. forD. but52. A. accidentsB. mistakesC. resultsD. habits53. A. beforeB. untilC. in caseD. now that54. A. uponB. beyondC. withoutD. despite55. A. honestB. casualC. curiousD. perfect第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Ah. .Fish, chips and so

52、ft peas! There is nothing 56 ( much) British than fish and chips. Freshly cooked fish and chips, covered in salt, wrapped in newspaper and 57 ( eat) out of doors on a cold day, 58 ( simple) cannot be beaten! So how, when and where did this typically British dish come about? The potato 59 (think) to

53、have been brought to England from the New World in the 17th century 60 Sir Walter Raleigh although it is believed that the French invented the fried potato chip. Both Lancashire and London claim to be the first 61 (invent) this famous meal. In 1838, Charles Dickens referred to fried fish warehouses(

54、仓库) in 62 novel Oliver Twist. Ordinary people soon decided that putting fried fish and chips together was a very tasty 63 ( combine) and so was born the dish of fish and chips! The first fish and chip shop in the North of England was founded in Mossley around 1863. Mr. Lees 64 (sell) fish and chips

55、from a wooden house in the market and later he moved the business to a shop across the road 65 had the following words on the window, This is the first fish and chip shop in the world.第四部分 写作（共两节，满20分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个端字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。副除

56、：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。March 5th is a day in honor of Lei Feng, who people are called on to help others. On the morning of that day this year, our class met the school gate and went to a HopePrimary School by the bus. Upon arriving there,

57、they gave us a warmly welcome. We gave the students some books, food or clothes. And then, we played several game with them and told them stories. Before we leave, we took a photo with them. See their smiling faces, we both felt a sense of happiness. We arrived home and promised to go back whenever possible. How an unforgettable experience it was!第二节 书面表达（满分10分）假定你是李华,上周日你校举办了5公里越野赛跑活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:1.参加人员 2.跑步路线:从校门口到南山脚下 3.活动反响。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右 2.增加细节，行文流畅。