宁夏石嘴山市平罗中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版无答案.doc

1、平罗中学20212022学年第一学期期中考试试卷高二英语 第I 卷 （选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分） 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，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 is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Salesman and customer. 2.

2、How did the man get here?A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By car. 3. What time is it now?A. 6:00 pm. B. 7:00 pm. C. 8:00 pm. 4. Who is the man?A. Jacks boss. B. Jacks doctor. C. Jacks friend. 5. What does the man think of his new English teacher?A. Serious.B. Good. C. Boring. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下

3、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How long can the mans holiday last?A. 5 days. B. 7 days. C. 9 days. 7. How does the woman feel now?A. Excited.B. Tired. C. Disappointed.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Wha

4、t was the man doing?A. Reading a book. B. Listening to a book. C. Enjoying some music. 9. What is Daniel Radcliffe? A. An actor. B. A writer. C. A musician. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Why is the woman really angry about the dormitory?A. It is rather dirty.B. It is extremely small.C. It offers a broke

5、n key. 11. What is the mans attitude toward the womans complaint?A. Impatient.B. Angry. C. Understanding.12. Where is the woman arranged to live for the time being?A. In the dormitory. B. In a hotel nearby. C. In her roommates house.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Where did the ship turn over? A. In the o

6、pen sea near Romania. B. In a port in Saudi Arabia. C. In Port of Midia. 14. What happened after the ship turned over?A. Some crew members died. B. Most of the sheep died. C. 75 sheep were killed. 15. How did the man learn about some dying sheep last year?A. From a newspaper. B. From an online video

7、. C. From an article on the Internet. 16. What is the weather like today?A. Foggy. B. Hot. C. Cold. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. When did the speakers mother begin to teach her math?A. At the age of four. B. At the age of five. C. At the age of six. 18. What did the speakers mother often ask her to do?

8、A. Help with her work. B. Go shopping by herself. C. Practice math by doing the shopping. 19. What did the speaker find interesting?A. Building things. B. Staying alone in a house. C. Collecting special materials. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. The ways she gets along with her parent

9、s.B. Her work as an engineer at Boeing.C. Her childhood experience.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案卷上将该项涂黑。AFree Online Drawing ClassesDrawing is a skill you can learn at any age. When you are ready, you can learn the basics of drawing by taking one

10、or more of the free online drawing classes offered here. The websites all offer helpful instruction for beginning artists, and many of them offer classes at intermediate (中级的) or high levels. When you use the websites as your art instructors, you can log on to learn whenever you please.ArtyfactoryTh

11、e Artyfactory Art Lessons Gallery offers free online art lessons that include basic drawing classes for pencil, ink and colored pencil. For visitors who want to expand their knowledge of art, the site also offers an Art Appreciation Gallery and a Design Lessons Gallery.Academy of Art UniversityThis

12、free video class from the Academy of Art University called “How to Draw a Head” teaches you how to draw a head from a photo or from memory. The instruction is mainly on facial proportion (比例), expression and drawing basics.How to Draw ItThe How to Draw It website offers a simple approach to drawing

13、animals and people. The animal tutorials (教程) are super easy to do, while the people lessons are a bit more difficult. All are free to visitors and making fast progress in your drawing skills is possible.Free Online Art ClassesThis site covers a range of art classes, but there are several free drawi

14、ng tutorials for online learners, including: Learn Basic Drawing, Draw with Pen and Ink, and Learn Colored Pencils. Some of the classes are downloadable and some are in video form.21. What is special about the drawing classes offered by How to Draw It?A. They have different levels.B. They are quite

15、hard to learn.C. They focus on people and animals.D. They charge learners a little money.22. Which website provides head drawing lessons?A. Artyfactory. B. Academy of Art University.C. How to Draw It. D. Free Online Art Classes.23. What do the drawing classes on Artyfactory and Free Online Art Class

16、es have in common?A. They are for adult learners.B. They provide download services.C. They have art appreciation classes.D. They teach basic drawing techniques.BEvery day when Glen Oliver orders his morning coffee at the drive-through window of a local cafe, he insists on paying for the order of the

17、 person behind him. He also asks the restaurant workers to tell the customer to have a great day, in case theyre not already having one.Oliver has never made a big deal out of his own generous actions until a letter was published by a news website in November. He found out that he had not just bough

18、t someone his breakfast he had saved a life.According to the website, someone had written a letter stating that on July 18th, he was planning on committing suicide. The writer said that while he was at the drive-through window, he was planning on going home, writing a note and ending his life. When

19、he went to pay for his coffee and muffin, however, the cashier told him that the man in the SUV in front of him had picked up the tab and told him to have a great day.“I wondered why someone would buy coffee for a stranger for no reason,” said the writer. “Why me? Why today? If I were a religious ma

20、n, I would take this as a sign. This random act of kindness was directed at me on this day for a purpose.”When the writer arrived home, he couldnt restrain his tears and started to think about the simple good deed that had affected him so deeply. “I decided at that moment to change my plans for the

21、day and do something nice for someone. I ended up helping a neighbor take groceries out of her car and into the house.”The writer says that in the months following that fateful event, he does at least one kind thing for others every day. “To the nice man in the SUV, thank you from the bottom of my h

22、eart. Please know your kind gesture has truly saved a life,” he said. “On July 18, 2017, I had the greatest day.”24. What is Olivers act of kindness every day?A. Buying others breakfast.B. Greeting restaurant workers.C. Publishing positive news.D. Taking groceries for neighbors.25. What is special a

23、bout Olivers act of kindness on July 18, 2017?A. It brought him thank-you letters.B. It was reported on a news website.C. It was the first time hed paid for others.D. It stopped someone from killing himself.26. What does the underlined phrase “picked up the tab” mean in Paragraph 3?A. Paid the bill.

24、B. Parked the car.C. Left a message.D. Ordered a drink.27. How did the writer of the letter feel after the event?A. He felt guilty.B. He felt grateful.C. He felt confused.D. He felt sad.CDozens of dolphins(海豚) swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday. This was the first time that d

25、olphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean Port, and researchers were surprised by the unexpected event.Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning, obviously drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay.However, the bay is also full of harmful chemicals. Aviad S

26、heinin, professor of Haifa Universitys Maritime Studies Department, said he didnt think the dolphins were harmed by the pollution, but that he hoped they would swim back to the sea soon. “It seems that they are quite relaxed. They dont seem to be stressed, ”he said.Haifa Bay is lined by chemical com

27、panies that have been pouring poisonous waste into the water for decades. While pollution levels have dropped in recent years, the water is still considered a health hazard(隐患).“There are lots of fishes in Haifa Port. Unfortunately，we couldnt tell the dolphins that the fish are not healthy, and I do

28、nt know what the result will be,” he told Israel Army Radio.Hundreds of Haifa residents gathered around Haifa Bay to see the interesting sight, and researchers said this provided a rare chance to film and study the rough-toothed dolphins. In addition to the dozens of dolphins which swam into the por

29、t on Tuesday, a similar number stayed outside the breakwater (防波堤). Later Tuesday the dolphins left the port but remained near the entrance and Israels coastguard was patrolling (巡逻) the area to try to make sure the dolphins didnt re-enter the poisonous waters.Relatively little is known about rough-

30、toothed dolphins, which are usually found in deep and warm tropical waters.28. Which of the following reason makes Haifa Bay full of harmful chemicals?A. Unhealthy fish. B. Ships.C. Chemical companies. D. Residents living nearby.29. What does Aviad Sheinins words suggest?A. He is curious about the d

31、olphins.B. The dolphins might affect the existence of fish in Haifa port.C. He will do research on the dolphins.D. He is uncertain about what will happen to the dolphins.30. What is the purpose of Israels coastguard deed?A. Protect the dolphins from the polluted waters.B. Avoid traffic jam.C. Deal w

32、ith the harmful waters.D. Prevent people killing dolphins.31. What does this passage mainly tell us?A. Dolphins are well protected in Israel.B. Haifa Bay is full of harmful chemicals.C. Dolphins made a surprise visit to the polluted harbor.D. People love dolphins.DFacial recognition is becoming incr

33、easingly common in China, where it has been installed at ATM machines and KFC restaurants. Now the technology has arrived in university classrooms to track student attendance.Shen Hao, a professor with Communication University of China, is using facial recognition in his six courses to keep track of

34、 the attendance of more than 300 students.Before every class, Shen activates a new attendance system installed on his tablet computer. Students stand in front of the screen one by one to have their photos taken and matched with those in the schools database.The system is based on facial recognition

35、technology from Chinese Internet giant Baidus open AI platform. Currently, the platform has offered more than 80 different technological services to the public, helping program developers like Shen to develop their own applications.“The traditional way of tracking attendance is through a roll call.

36、The new system saves time and reduces the workload of teachers,” said Shen.Students have joked that facial recognition is harsh as it doesnt allow for skipping classes. “But they support the technology to enter colleges,” said Cui Yuqin, a student majoring in data journalism with the university.Chin

37、as Forward-looking Industry Institute said that the facial recognition market in China surpassed 1 billion yuan (about 150 million U.S. dollars) in 2016 and is expected to hit 5.1 billion yuan by 2021.Facial recognition technology has already been put to creative use. Beijings Temple of Heaven has u

38、sed it in toilets to deter toilet paper theft. In east Chinas Jinan, traffic police installed facial scanners at intersections to catch and shame jaywalkers, and a Beijing university has used the technology to guard its dorms.32. What are the advantages of using facial recognition in college courses

39、?a. It makes it difficult for students to skip classes.b. It helps students to attend classes easily.c. It helps save time in classes.d. It can make teachers match students names with their faces easily.e. It reduces teachers amount of work.A. Abc B. ace C. bcd D. bce33. What does the underlined wor

40、d “harsh” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Wonderful. B. Easy. C. Harmful. D. Severe.34. What is the main idea of the text?A. Facial recognition encourages the development of modern technology.B. Chinese university uses facial recognition to track student attendance.C. Baidus open AI platform has off

41、ered facial recognition technology.D. Facial recognition technology has many advantages over traditional services.35. Where can this passage most probably be found?A. In a scientific report. B. In a lifestyle report.C. In an official document. D. In a book review.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中

42、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 Good Book Its not news that we spend more time texting and surfing online than ever. But a recent study shows that more teenagers are reading good old-fashioned and ink-on-paper books. Reading is a good way to widen your knowledge and learn about yourself. You

43、 probably know how to find the best application programs for your phone. 36 Start with your interestsReading on your own isnt like reading for school. 37 It could be ancient martial arts, computers, or fashion design. If you can name the subject, you can find books about it.Find your “type” 38 Books

44、 of fiction, like novels or short-story collections, can transport you to another world or help you to imagine something beyond your own experience. Not all fiction is the same. Try some different types of fiction and see which one you prefer. Non-fiction books give you the “who”, “what”, “when” and

45、 “why” of something. They tell stories using facts, but that doesnt mean they are dull.Read the “blurb(简介)” The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books are known as “blurbs”. These comments not only give you an idea of what the book is about, but also help you to pick out futu

46、re books. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the blurb and see which authors praised the book. 39 40 Your local library can provide you with a lot of great books. Explain your interests and mention any writer you like, and the librarian can point you towards books that you wil

47、l like. Then you can enjoy what youre reading in a quiet place.A. Often,theywillhavesimilarstyles, andyou might find you like books by those authors, too.B. Youcanpicksomethingthatsuitsyour interests.C. Read in aquietplace.D. Doyoupreferfictionornon-fiction?E. Askanexpert.F. It isnecessarytoworkoutw

48、hat thebook ismainlyaboutbeforereading.G. Butdoyouknowhowtopickabookthat youwillreallylike?第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20 小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分 ）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A,B,C和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。As a student, I have always loved to write. I have used writing as a means of expression and 4

49、1 .Luckily, I met Dr O Foran -a unique 42 teacher in the second semester of my junior year. 43 waiting for students to come to her, she went to them. She often said, I 44 to get to know how you work and why you are here, so I can best 45 you. As every good teacher should do, she 46 us to be the best

50、 students and writers we can be. She truly treated her students as 47 not as machines pumping out perfect papers. She took account of our 48 , our goals and our dreams, and changed her 49 to meet our needs.I remember one time I 50 my edited poem and waited for my teachers positive comments 51 . But

51、when I later opened the document, I received a mixture of praise and suggested 52 . I resubmitted the poem after making a few improvements, hoping I had 53 my work.However, the next comments I received were more suggested changes. I was 54 . I was used to teachers praising my work and imagery(形象的描述)

52、. But Dr.O Foran was 55 . She knew my abilities and my goals. My work may have been fine for another student with 56 goals, but it wasnt for me.I made more changes and 57 more words. What I discovered was a piece of 58 work in my eyes.I was proud of my poem, 59 after I had put in much hard work, tha

53、nks to my teacher who urged me to 60 the work she knew I was able to create.41. A. livingB. advertisingC. enjoymentD. identity42. A. singingB. writingC. scienceD. history43. A. Instead ofB. As forC. Regardless ofD. Due to44. A. failB. needC. promiseD. happen45. A. treatB. protectC. describeD. assist

54、46. A. pushedB. allowedC. forcedD. imagined47. A. babiesB. heroesC. soldiersD. people48. A. regretsB. hesitationsC. successesD. motivations49. A. methodsB. attitudesC. appearanceD. personality50. A. lost inB. came outC. handed inD. gave up51. A. hurriedlyB. confidentlyC. carefullyD. pitifully52. A.

55、referencesB. topicsC. correctionsD. masterpieces53. A. perfectedB. finishedC. rewrittenD. valued54. A. scaredB. changeableC. satisfiedD. upset55. A. considerateB. proudC. impatientD. different56. A. certainB. moreC. lowerD. clear57. A. createdB. learnedC. replacedD. translated58. A. disappointingB.

56、excellentC. famousD. ridiculous59. A. especiallyB. shortlyC. simplyD. usually60. A. copyB. produceC. memorizeD. analyze第卷(非选择题，共50分)注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第二节： 基础知识 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 一、单词拼写。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子的语境和汉语提示，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。61. Everyone, rich or poor, men or woma

57、n should be treated _ (平等地).62. In my opinion, _ (诚实) is the most important part of friendship.63. Senior citizens will be able to go anywhere in the world using high-tech cameras _ (系，贴) to their head. 64. The new village still under _(建设) will hold about 2,000 villagers from the nearby villages.65

58、. Beijing has many famous _ (和历史有关的) sites which are visited by many people every year.66. It is shocking that he has _ (移除 ) my name from the name list. 67. A _（全球的）study has just been started to chart the effects of climate change.68. The teacher asked us to recite one of the _(诗) written by LiBai

59、 after class.69. He _(强调) the importance of information technology at the meeting yesterday.70. Police have described the man as a violent and dangerous _(罪犯). 二、根据内容提示完成句子。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）71. She closed her eyes, trying to _ _ her tears.她闭上眼睛，尽力抑制她的泪水。72.My money has _ _, so I cant afford to buy t

60、his book.我的钱已经花完了，因此我买不起这本书。73. The custom which is very popular in this small town _ _ the 13th century. 这个在小镇里非常流行的习俗始于13世纪。74. _ _ _ or you will regret sooner or later.听从我的建议，否则你迟早会后悔的。75. His dream of being a scientist has _ _ . 他成为一名科学家的梦想实现了。第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35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

61、处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，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处不计分。The teacher I loved most was my English teacher at senior high school. She was one of those strict teacher but she was very patiently with us and cared about

62、each one of us. So we all respected for her. She told us many stories about English history and spent a lot of time teach us literature and how to write. She always writes helpful suggestions for writing, organizing and presented better work. She encouraged us read and write for pleasure, that gave

63、us confidence. She always made us feel happy in his class. She made a big different to our lives.第二节：书面表达（共25分） 最近， 你班举行了一次题为“Whether students can make foreign friends online?”的英语辩论赛。请根据所给提示写一篇短文，介绍此次辩论赛的情况并发表自己的看法，然后发表在你校英语论坛上。赞同反对你的观点1. 提高英语水平；2. 开阔视野。1. 浪费时间，影响学习；2. 可能被误导或欺骗。.注意：1.词数100左右； 2.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇： debate 辩论 mislead 误导Recentlyourclasshadaheated debateaboutwhetherstudentscanmake foreignfriendsonline._