宁夏青铜峡市高级中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、 2021-2022学年第一学期 高二年级英语学科期中考试测试卷 青铜峡市高级中学吴忠中学青铜峡分校2018-2019年度(二)期中考试高二年满分：150分 出卷人：康静一、听力（每小题1.5分, 满分30分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. How will Uncle Tom come?A By motorbike B. By taxi C. By car2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A museum B .A garden C .A painting3. What is the man going to do fir

2、st?A. Sweep the floor. B. Do the cooking. C. Remove the rubbish4. What does the man think of his new computer?A. It s quite expensive. B. It is hard to use C. It is of good value5. How many languages is the man learning now?A. One B. Two C. Three请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6 What take up most of the room in the

3、 garden？A. The flowers B. The trees C The vegetables7. What does the woman have trouble with?A. The ants B. The spiders C. The mosquitoes请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What does the woman s husband want to drink?A. Orange juice B Hot milk C. Lemon tea9. When does the woman want the drinks?A. At about 7: 30 am B.

4、 At about 8: 00 am C. At about 8: 30 am请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for advice. B. Giving an interview C. Introducing her family11. Who might the woman be talking to?A. A university student. B. A private researcher C. A school teacher.12. What will the woman do tonight?A.

5、Interview more people B. Choose another topic. C. Prepare some questions请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man think is useful about Kayak. com?A. To look at flexible dates. B. To compare different airlinesC To choose nonstop flights14. What do the man s aunt and uncle care most about the flight?A.

6、 The time. B The price. C The stops15. Where do the speakers probably live?A. In Philadelphia B. In Chicago C. In New York16. On which day will the mans sister get married?A May 28th. B May 29th. C. May 30th请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. In which part of Minnesota will the storm start?A. The eastern part B.

7、 The southern part C. The northern part.18. When will the storm get to the East Coast?A. On Wednesday B. On Thursday. C On Friday19. How deep will the snow be in the mountains of New York?A. About four inches B. About eight inches C About twelve inches 20. What should people pay the most attention t

8、o?A. The high winds B The low temperatures C The heavy snowfalls二、阅读理解（每题2分。满分40分） AOrange County Museum of Art Visionaries Lecture SeriesEvery Monday From June 8 to July 31, 20151.30 pm 3.30 pmSpend the coming art year answering the question how did contemporary art become contemporary? Discover th

9、e unexpected connections between the past and present and experience the sudden changes that shocked the art world.LOCATION. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport BeachINFORMATION. 949-759-1122Discovery Science Centre. Festival of ToysNow through July 3, 2015Youre invited to bring your children and to be

10、exposed to Mexican culture through toys and games of the past and present. This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for play. Challenge each other in traditional Mexican games, play with authentic dolls and masks, and learn about the cultural significance of Mexican toys.LOCATION. 2500 N. Ma

11、in St. Santa Ana, CA 92705INFORMATION. 714-542-2823Donna ONeill Land ConservancyFriday, July 10, 2015Work off those holiday calories with a three-to-four-mile hike through the Conservancy. Hike up the North Ridge trail, across Middle Ridge and wind down into Gato Road. Experience the sights, sounds

12、and warmth of our Grassland and Coastal Sage Serub communities. $10.00/Adult; $5.00/Child (8 to 18); Free/Child under 8LOCATION. The Donna ONeill Land ConservancyINFORMATION. 949-489-9778Casa Romantica Poetry Reading SeriesReadings are usually held at 7.00 pm every Wednesday from July to August, and

13、 are free and open to the public. Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful. the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens.LOCATION. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemen

14、te, CA 92672INFORMATION. (949) 489-213921An art student who wants to learn about art history will go to _.AThe Donna ONeill Land ConservancyB850 San Clemente Drive, Newport BeachC2500 N. Main St. Santa Aria, CA 92705D415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 9267222What is special about the Discovery Sc

15、ience Center?AIt offers kids fun ways to learn about culture.BIt collects and sells hand-made toys to kids.CIt allows kids to communicate with Mexicans.DIt helps kids know the industry of Mexican dolls.23If a couple with a 10-year old child participate in the hike, they will pay _.A$15 B$20 C$25 D$3

16、0 BMid-afternoon on a particularly busy Tuesday, I took leave of my desk at work and walked into a local Starbucks only to find a space where neither my clients nor my children would ask me to do something.Inside, I ran into Kate, a co-worker of mine. The topic of parenthood came up. I complained ab

17、out how packed my schedule was. From the minute I woke up to the minute I fell asleep, I was constantly in demand and always had someone knocking at the door. But a bit of sadness seemed to come over Kates face.“Well, my daughters in San Francisco and she doesnt seem to need me at all these days,” K

18、ate said. It was in that moment that I realized although I might often feel in high demand, there will come a day when I will actually miss that same stress I then complained about.And as our conversation continued, it turned to our childrens younger years, with Kate smiling proudly, thinking of the

19、 little boy and girl she raised who are now a man and a woman. But I noticed her smile was marked with regret. She explained that she often wondered about what she could have done differently when her children were in their earlier years.This got me thinking. Is regret an unfortunate footnote (注脚) t

20、o parenthood? With that in mind, I asked six older parents one question: What is your biggest regret from your early days as a parent?It turned out that all of them thought they could have done it better. But, each of them also has a strong, healthy relationship with their kids. Whatever regrets the

21、ir parents might have had about their upbringing, one thing is clear - it didnt affect them in a meaningful way.The bottom line is, we all feel like we could be doing this parenting thing better. And quite clearly, years later, were still going to look back and wish we tried things differently. But

22、the past cant be changed, and neither should it.24What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?AKate had the same problem as the authors.BThe two people had arranged to meet in the coffee shop.CThe author went to the coffee shop to escape from the pressure around him.DKate went to the coffee

23、 shop so no one could find her there.25Why did Kate feel sad and regretful?AShe and her daughter had a fight.BShe hadnt paid enough attention to her kids.CShe thought that she could have done better in raising her kids.DShe was disappointed with her kids performance.26What did the author find when t

24、he author spoke to six older parents?ASome of the parents have a bad relationship with their kids.BHe was moved by the love of these parents for their children.CThese parents improved their behavior after their kids grew up.DNone of the parents were completely satisfied with the way they raised thei

25、r kids.27What is the text mainly about?AGive more love to your kids.BRegret for the parenting can be softened by time.CNearly all the parents have regretful parenting.DNever stop learning how to be a good parent from others.C.Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was un

26、happy and that she was tired of struggling all the time.Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes, eggs and coffee beans in them. After 20 minutes, he took them out, putting the p

27、otatoes and eggs in a bowl and the coffee in a cup.Turning to his daughter, he said, “Look closer, and touch the potatoes.” She did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to ta

28、ste the coffee. Its good smell brought a smile to her face.“Father, what does this mean?” she asked. He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs and the coffee beans were in the same adversity(逆境)the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently.The strong and hard potato became soft and we

29、ak in boiling water. The egg was fragile, with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard. However, the coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and created something n

30、ew. “Which one do you want to be like,” he asked. “When adversity knocks on your door, how will you respond?”In life, challenges happen to us all, but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us.28Why did the girl complain to her father?ABecause of her hard life. BBecause of her tiri

31、ng job.CBecause of her fathers busy work. DBecause of the food her father cooked.29What can we infer from this story?AThe girl liked the coffee best. BThe father was good at cooking.CThe girl didnt like the potatoes and eggs. DDifferent people have different reactions to adversity.30What does the un

32、derlined word “fragile” mean in the 4th paragraph?Athick Beasily-broken Cstrong Dhard31What would be the best title for the passage?AFather and daughter. BAdversities and a chef.CA chef and coffee beans. DChallenges and responses. DOne of the qualities that most people admire in others is the willin

33、gness to admit ones mistakes. It is extremely hard sometimes to say a simple thing like “I was wrong about that,” and it is even harder to say, “I was wrong, and you were right about that.” I had an experience recently with someone admitting to me that he had made a mistake fifteen years ago. He tol

34、d me he had been the manager of a certain store in the neighborhood where I grew up, and he asked me if I remembered the egg boxes. Then he talked of an incident and I began to remember it.I was about eight years old at that time, and I had gone into the store with my mother to do the weekly shoppin

35、g. On that special day, I must have found my way to the food department where the incident took place.There must have been a special sale on eggs that day because there was a big show of eggs in dozen and half-dozen boxes. The boxes were put three or four feet high. I must have stopped in front of t

36、hem to admire the show. Just then a woman came by pushing her shopping cart and knocked off the pile of boxes. For some reasons, I decided it was up to me to put the boxes back together, so I went to work.The manager heard the noise and came pushing over to see what had happened. When he appeared, I

37、 was on my knees checking some of the boxes to see if any of the eggs were broken, but to him it looked as though I was the person who was to blame. He scolded me loudly and wanted me to pay for any broken eggs. My face turned red and I tried to explain, but it did no good. Even though I quickly for

38、got the incident, but the manager did not.32How old was the author when he wrote this article?AAbout 8 years old. BAbout 18 years old.CAbout 23 years old. DAbout 15 years old.33Who was to blame for knocking off the pile of boxes?AThe author. BThe manager.CA woman. DThe authors mother.34Which of the

39、following statement is NOT TRUE?AThe woman who knocked off the pile of boxes was seriously scolded by the manager.BThe author was loudly scolded by the manager.CA woman carelessly knocked off the pile of boxes.DIt was the author who tried to put the boxes back together.35The tone of the article expr

40、esses the authors .Aadmiration for the managers willingness to admit mistakesBanger to the manager for his wrong doingCdissatisfaction with the woman who knocked off the pile of cartonsDregret for the mistake he made in the store七选五How to Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a very comm

41、on experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each others company. 36Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be m

42、ade by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices.37. Choose any food that you enjoy. Some common choices for Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and so on. Y

43、ou can make your hot pot using the more traditional method of using the meats and seafood that are local to you. Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables. 38 Mushrooms of all kinds are also common to Chinese hot pot preparations.39At home, a single hot pot would work well up to 4-8 people

44、 depending on the size of the pot. Make sure everyone is sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table. Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings. 40!A Finally, arrange the seating reasonably B Now comes the turn to enjoy your hot potC It will guarante

45、e that the items will cook quickly and fullyD Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at homeE. For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuanF. Popular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomatoG. It usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cookin

46、g and eating in small parts+四、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I was 25, I found myself in one of those worst situations in life. One day a friend 41 me to participate in a service club. It didnt 4 2 me much at first. Then I realized that perhaps helping someone else could do me some good.The service c

47、lub offered various volunteer opportunities to 43 from. I listed activities helping children as my top 44 . However, I was arranged to serve Charles, who was paralyzed(瘫痪的)from the neck down and only 45 to talk and move his facial features.When I entered Charles room for the first time, I 46 myself

48、to him. His room had a window , but it was 47 with artwork: various papers painted with watercolor. I stood there 48 what to do next.“Are you 49 to paint?” Charles asked me. “There is a brush and paints in the cupboard,” he said. Still not understanding his 50 , I opened the cupboard and saw a large

49、 can of watercolor paints and a paintbrush. When I saw the paintbrush, it all became 51 - Charles painted those pictures with his 52 .Charles explained how to 53 colors on a tray(托盘). Each time he wanted to change colors, he held the 54 in his teeth and said, “New color, please”We spent every Wednes

50、day evening that fall and winter together. 55 , I began to appreciate my life with fresh eyes. Charles had given me a wonderful 56 : hed shown me the joy of gratitude, even for seemingly 57 things.Many years and miles make me 58 Charles now. But whenever life 59 me, I think of him and tell myself, “

51、New color, please”. I have a family. I have my freedom. There is so much to be 60 for.41Areminded Binvited Callowed Dpromised42Aattract. Bguide Cinclude Dapprove43Alearn Brecover Cchoose Dbenefit44Aneeds Bpreferences Cinstructions Dtasks45Awilling Bprepared Cpleased Dable46Ainformed Bintroduced Cdev

52、oted Dconnected47Aprovided Bcompared Cended Dcovered48Aknowing Bexplaining Cwondering Dignoring49Aready Bcomfortable Canxious Dsure50Aorders Bopinions Cdecisions Dintentions51Aunreasonable Bunforgettable Cclear Daccurate52Anose Bmouth Cfoot Dface53Aaccomplish Bapply Csqueeze Darrange54Abrush Bcan Ct

53、ray Dpaper55AObviously BHopefully CGradually DConstantly56Aimpression Bthrill Caward Dgift57Aregular Bordinary Cstrange Dformal58Ainformed of Bdifferent from Capart from Dskeptical of59Adisappoints Bmotivates Cforgets Dpunishes60Athankful Bhungry Cconcerned Dfamous四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在

54、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。Two Chinese scientists, aircraft designer Gu Songfen 61 _ nuclear expert Wang Dazhong, won Chinas top science award Wednesday in 62_ (recognize) of their outstanding contributions 63 _scientific and technological innovation（创新). Premier Li Keqiang highlighted(强调) the need

55、 64 _ (seize) historic opportunities to attain a high level technological self-reliance, 65_ (say) that “ Well 66 _(active) foster an environment that offers opportunities for those who are willing 67_ (conduct) innovation.” “The nation will support scientists from various 68_ (country)”, he 69_ ( a

56、dd ). Wang said a keen realization of his lifelong research is that 70 _ (dare) to think and act and tackle areas that no one has tried before is a must for independent innovation. 五、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Laughter is the greatest medicine. It helps those that cannot work out become fit. First of al

57、l, laughing out loud helps improve your general fitness. This is why laughter strengthens the heart and the lung. Second, a good laugh can relax your muscles. As you laugh, the muscles participated in the laugh become active. After you laugh, these muscles start to relax. Also, laughter make us feel

58、 the sense of happiness. Experts say that the positive feelings produce by laughter not only make us happy but also help us to reduce pain.The next time when you feel upset or disappointing, do not worry. Enjoying a funny comedy or reading some jokes will drive your negative feelings and make you fe

59、el much better.六、书面表达（满分25分）你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Tony 得知你前段时间去了上海迪士尼乐园，发邮件询问那里的情况。请根据提示给他回一封电子邮件，要点包括：1. 位于上海市浦东新区，面积390 万平方米； 2. 世界第六个迪士尼主题乐园，2016年6月开园； 3. 有七大主题园区、两大主题酒店，创极速光轮(TRON Lightcycle Power Run)是全球迪士尼主题乐园中首创的景点。 注意：1. 词数100 左右 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 2018-2019年度(二)期中考试高二年级英语学科测试卷答案听力 120 BACCB CBCAA CCA

60、CB BACCA阅读21-40 BACCC DCADB DCCAA DCFAB完型 41-60 BACBD BDCAD CBDAC DBCAA语法填空 and, recognition, to, to seize, saying, actively, to conduct, countries, added, daring短文改错 1. those -who 2. loudly 3. whybecause 4. participating 5. make- makes 6. the a (sense of ) 7. produced 8. 删除when 9. disappointed 10.

61、drive后加away书面表达Dear Tony, Im glad to hear from you and I cant wait to introduce Shanghai Disneyland to you. Located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, Shanghai Disneyland covers an area of 3.9 million square meters. Officially opened in June 2016, it is the sixth Disney theme park in the world. Sha

62、nghai Disneyland consists of seven theme parks, two theme hotels and many of the worlds first rides with the TRON Lightcycle Power Run being the first attraction in Disney theme parks around the world. As a place full of fantasy, Shanghai Disneyland will bring you into a magical world, where you can realize your dreams. It will fill your day with pleasure and excitement, and reward you with satisfying memories. Im looking forward to hearing from you again. Yours sincerely,Li Hua