2022年新人教版高二英语第一学期期末考试2.docx

1、高二英语第一学期期末考试I. 单项填空（共20题；每小题1分，满分20分）1. This experience shows that _ good knowledge of first aid can make _ real difference.A. a, aB. a, /C. the, aD. the, the2. Check your answers carefully and make some changes _.A. if it necessaryB. if you are necessaryC. if is necessaryD. if necessary3. I finally

2、 got the job I had dreamed of. Never in my life _ so happy.A. did I feelB. I feltC. I had feltD. had I felt4. Once a neighbor of mine accused me _ playing my radio too loudly.A. ofB. atC. withD. for5. It was _ creative thinking that I took the course, not to get high marks in examinations.A. develop

3、ingB. to developC. developedD. to have developed6. Jane burst into tears _ she heard the good news.A. the instantB. in an instantC. for the momentD. an instant7. Copying all these new words _ the whole morning.A. took downB. took upC. took outD. took away8. While building a tunnel through the mounta

4、in, _.A. an underground lake was discoveredB. there was an underground lake discoveredC. a lake was discovered undergroundD. the workers discovered an underground lake9. _ being fun and good exercise, swimming is a very useful skill.A. Apart fromB. As good asC. In additionD. As well10. The chairman

5、suggested that the meeting _ until the next week.A. should put offB. be put offC. putting offD. put off11. I think, Tom, rather than you, _.A. are blamedB. is to be blamedC. is to blameD. are to blame12. _ no doubt that Johns quick thinking and the first aid skills he learned at school saved Ms Slad

6、es life.A. It isB. There isC. It appearsD. There were13. To feed his huge body, he eats an _ 12,000 calories a day, six times the average for a man of his age.A. astonishmentB. astonishC. astonishedD. astonishing14. Taking exercise regularly _ better fitness, less body fat and a drop in blood pressu

7、re.A. leads forB. leads toC. results fromD. cause15. -You ought to have called him yesterday. - Yes, I know I _.A. ought toB. have toC. should haveD. must have16. Are you satisfied with what she has done about the job? Not at allIt couldnt be _A. any worse B. any better C. so worse D. as good17. No

8、one really thinks that the Internet will completely _ the TV.A. take place ofB. take the place ofC. taken place ofD. taken place18. The number of people who _ killed in the earthquake _ reached 30,000.A. was, hasB. were, hasC. were, haveD. was, have19. Its common in China now that both parents work,

9、 _ the grandparents raising their grandchildren.A. leaveB. leftC. leavingD. leaves20. While driving home, you _ be careful enough.A. cantB. mustntC. shouldnt D. needntII 完形填空: (共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)根据短文内容，从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Once President Roosevelts house was broken into and lots of th

10、ings were stolen. Hearing this, one of Roosevelts friends 21 to him and advised him not to take it to his 22 so much. President Roosevelt wrote back immediately, 23 ,”Dear friend, thank you for your letter to 24 me. Im all right now. I think I should thank God. This is because firstly, the thief onl

11、y stole things from me but did not hurt me 25 ; secondly, the thief has 26 some of my things instead of all my things; thirdly, most 27 for me, it was the man 28 me who became a thief” It was quite unlucky for anyone to be stolen from. 29 , President Roosevelt had such three reasons to be so 30 .Thi

12、s story tells us how we can 31 to be grateful in our life. Being grateful is an important philosophy of life and a great wisdom. It is 32 for anyone to be lucky and successful all the time 33 he lives in the world. We should learn how to face 34 or misfortune bravely and generously and to try to 35

13、it. If so, should we complain about our life and become 36 and disappointed ever since then or should we be grateful for our life, 37 again ourselves after a fall? William Thackeray, a famous British writer, said, “Life is a 38 . When you smile in front of it , it will also smile and so will it 39 y

14、ou cry to it.” If you are grateful to life, it will bring you shining sunlight. If you always complain about everything, you 40 own nothing in the end. 21. AwroteBspokeCtalked Dturned22.AsoulBheartCmindDmemory23.AtellingBspeakingCsayingDwriting24.ApleaseBsatisfyChelpDcomfort25.Aabove allBat allCin a

15、llDafter all26.AgrabbedBsnatchedCrobbedDstolen27.AluckilyBunfortunatelyCunhappilyDhappily28.Arather thanBother thanCmore thanDless than29.ABesidesBHoweverCYetDTherefore30.ApitifulBmercifulChelpfulDgrateful31.AappreciateBexpressCshowDlearn32.ApossibleBimpossibleCimportantDvital33.Aas soon as Bas long

16、 asCas far asDas well as 34.AwisdomBfailureCsuccessDlife35.Adeal with Bgo with Cwork with Dfight with36.AdelightedBbraveCfrustratedDexcited37.AraiseBriseClieDclimb38.AstageBplayCmirrorDstyle39.AbeforeBafterCuntilDwhen40.AmayBmustCshallDwillIII：阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一节：阅读理解 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给

17、的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AThe holiday shopping season is once again upon usThe super malls and smaller shopping centers will all be packed as hurried Americans search for the perfect giftThe crooks(骗子) and thieves that prey upon innocent shoppers are well aware of this factEven if you dont

18、involve yourself with holiday gift buying, you could end up a victim of theftThieves do not distinguish the holiday shopper from the everyday shopperThieves only know that there are more potential targets of opportunity this time of yearThey also know that many people are complacent (不以为然的) about pe

19、rsonal safety issues year roundTheyll factor in the belief that many people take on added stress this time of year while running from store to store with so much to do and so little time to do itShoppers who might normally consider personal safety an afterthought push it back even further as they tr

20、y to negotiate their way through the month of DecemberCollege students are not an exception to the rule!As a member of our university community, youre also easily influenced by the dangers of mall shopping this time of yearTake a minute and picture any of the local area mallsClose your eyes and thin

21、k about the overflowing parking lots and the crowds moving aroundThe sights, sounds and distractions all can lull you into a state of personal safety complacencyAside from the shoplifters who steal merchandise from store shelves are the thieves who perpetrate (犯) snatch and grab crimesAnd this is th

22、e sort of crime that youre most vulnerable to, especially when you find yourself carrying a large number of shopping bags and packagesHowever, as is the case with most other types of criminal behavior, there are a number of crime prevention measures you can take to lessen or stop your chances of bec

23、oming a victimSo take the time to read and then put into practice the following holiday shopping tips41The author is most probably _Aa newspaper reporter Ba novelistCa member of university community Da police spokesman42What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AShoppers BThieves

24、CPersonal safety issuesDCollege students43Why is a person more likely to become a victim of theft during holiday shopping?ABecause he often has much to buyBBecause he often does shopping in a hurryCBecause there are crowds of shoppers DAll of the above44What is the writers purpose in writing this pa

25、ssage?ATo tell readers different kinds of crimesBTo make readers aware of holiday shopping dangersCTo give advice on selecting the perfect giftDTo introduce American public security situation45Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?AHoliday shopping safety BSuitable shopping p

26、lacesCPersonal safety during holidays DHow to identify a thiefBOne night Mrs. Riley, an elderly woman, was walking along a dark London street. She was carrying her handbag in one hand and a plastic carrier bag in the other. There was nobody else in the street except two young men. They were standing

27、 in a dark shop doorway. One of them was very tall with fair hair, the other was short and fat with a beard. The two young men waited for a few moments, and then ran quickly and quietly towards Mrs. Riley. The tall one held her from behind while the other one tried to seize her handbag.Suddenly Mrs.

28、 Riley threw the tall one over her shoulder. He crashed into the other one and they both landed on the ground. Without speaking, Mrs. Riley struck both of them on the head with her handbag and walked calmly away.The two surprised young men were still sitting on the ground when Mrs. Riley crossed the

29、 street towards a door with a lighted sign above it. Mrs. Riley paused, turned round, smiled at them and walked into the South West London Judo (柔道) Club. 46. The two young men were standing in a dark shop doorway because .A. they had nothing to do B. they were homeless C. they were waiting for a vi

30、ctim D. they were guarding the shop 47. How did the story end?A. The woman was robbed of her handbag. B. The woman taught the two young men a lesson. C. The woman reported the two young men to the police. D. The woman sent the two young men to a judo club. 48. The story tells about an elderly woman

31、who .A. went shopping at night B. was on her way home C. had just left a shopping center D. had a skill of self-defenseCElectric Shocks Can Be FatalGovernment statistics recently showed that in the UK, more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their home. A smaller number of people

32、 are killed after contact with power lines outside the home. Electric shocks can cause a persons heart or breathing to stop, can also cause burns and are potentially fatal(致命的). It is essential for people to learn basic first aid techniques to deal with such emergencies.What to do?l If you are the f

33、irst person to reach someone who has had an electric shock, dont touch them!l If they are still holding the appliance (家用电器) that has given them shock (e.g. a hair dryer), unplug it or turn off the power at its source. Under no circumstances will you try to move the appliance with your hand!l If you

34、 cant turn off the power, use a piece of wood, like a broom handle or a chair, to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source. You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.l The victim must remain lying down. If they are unconscious, victims should be placed on their side.

35、But they should not be moved if there is a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is absolutely necessary.l It is essential to maintain the victims body heat, so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else. If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth-to-mouth r

36、esuscitation(恢复呼吸). Keep the victims head low until professional help arrives.l If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line, the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.49. What kind of passage is it?A. An advertisement.B. A horror story. C. A ne

37、ws report. D. First aid emergency advice.50. The underlined sentence, “Under no circumstances will you try to move the appliance with your hand!” implies that .A. you should move the appliance that caused itB. you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricityC. it is very dangerous to to

38、uch the appliance with your handsD. it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands51. When a person has got an electric shock, you should .A. separate the victim from the appliance and let them sit upB. keep the victim warm and help them breathe againC. move the victim onto their side if

39、they have got neck injuriesD. keep the victims head high until professional help arrivesDBRITAIN is a popular tourist place, but tours of the country have pros and cons(利弊). GOOD NEWSFree museums. No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities. Pop music. Britain is the only country to

40、 compete with the US on this score. Black cabs. London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night. Choice of food. Visitors can find everything from Japanese to Swedish restaurants. Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect h

41、ighly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too. BAD NEWSPoor service. “Its part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton Universitys International Tourism Research

42、Center. Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to disappoint the keenest tourists, although the overcrowded London tube is unbelievably popular. Rain. Still in the number one complaint. No air-conditioning. So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours. Over

43、priced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark. Licensing hours. Alcohol(酒) is in short supply after 11 pm even in “24-hour cities”. 52. What do tourists complain most?A. Poor service. B. Poor public transport. C. Rain. D. Overpriced hotels. 53. What do

44、we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage?A. Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US. B. Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US. C. Pop music in Britain is worse than that in the US. D. Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US. 54. W

45、hen is alcohol unlikely to be available in quantities? A. At 8: 30 pm. B. At 9: 30 pm. C. At 10: 30 pm.D. At 11: 30 pm.55. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The public transport is poor there. B. Its very cheap to travel by taxi there. C. You cannot find Chinese food there.

46、 D. You have to pay to visit the museums.第二节：阅读信息匹配，选项中有一项为多余选项。（共5小题; 每小题1分，共5分）Directions: Read the text and choose the most suitable heading from this list for each paragraph of the text. There is one extra heading. A. Some concepts related to newspapersB. Journalism and journalistC. News agencie

47、sD. Technological development brings new life to newspapersE. Various sections of a newspaperF. Persons who make a newspaper56. Whenever we talk about newspapers and publishing, we come across several concepts like reporter, editor and press conference (新闻发布会). What is journalism? What do news repor

48、ters do? Now its time for answers. 57. Journalism is collecting, writing, editing, and presenting news through media such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. A person who practices this job is a journalist.58. Usually, reporters, editors, graphic designers (美术编辑) and photographers direc

49、tly take part in the production of an issue (一期) of a newspaper. Everyone has their own responsibility. A reporter is to gather news and write the reports. He or she does interviews. Sometimes he or she attends press conferences. An editor is the one who reads and corrects the reporters articles and

50、 other materials before publication. The graphic designer presents how the newspaper looks. The designer combines images and words in an artful way with computer software. To produce a specific effect, the designers ideas and computer skills are very important. What about those vivid pictures that g

51、o with the dramatic stories? Its the job of the photographer, who takes pictures. Some newspapers have columnists (专栏作家). A columnist is a writer. His or her writing appears regularly in the paper under a certain column. 59. The news agency (通讯社) is an organization that gathers and distributes (传播)

52、news. It has top reporters and photographers, and it sells photographs, news analyses, and special features (专题报道) to newspapers worldwide. Reuters in England, Associated Press (AP) in the U.S., Agency France-Press (AFP) in France and the Xinhua News Agency in China are some of the great news agenci

53、es.60. Technological development has had great effects on the production of news and newspapers. Since the invention of the telegraph, news agencies have been able to gather news and sell services globally at great speed. Today the data is transmitted even faster by telephone or satellite service. I

54、V. 单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题0.5分,满分5分)61. Dont e_ yourself to the sun for too long. Youll get sunburned.62. All the evidence proved that he was g_, so he was put into prison.63. How many countries does the UK c_ of?64. The students in the class were d_ into five groups before they held the discussion.65. He w

55、orked hard, and as a r_, he got the first place in the final exam.66. Hit by a l_ of fresh air, my head ached.67. First aid is a t_ form of help given to someone who suddenly falls ill or gets injured before a doctor can be found.68. Chew your food properly before s_ it.69.New Zealand has a m_ clima

56、te, that it, neither too cold nor too hot.70.You have three layers of skin which act as a b_ against disease, poisons and the suns harmful rays.V. 改错: (共10小题;每小题0.5分,满分5分)Im glad to write to you. It is near a month since 71._you had left our hospital. Im still worried about 72. _you. How are you get

57、 along these days? I think73. _you may be much better now. But I had better74. _to have a good rest and take good care of yourself,75. _for you are sixty-year-old man. I still remember76. _those days which you helped me with my English.77. _With your help, I made some progress. But to my regret,78.

58、_my English remains very good though I have made full79. _use of my time. Can you give me some advices on it?80. _VI：书面表达（满分10分） 作为中学生,你肯定经历过多次考试,体验过成功,也遭遇过失败。请你根据提示内容，简要阐述中学生中普遍存在的考试失败的两种态度，并结合自身实际，说明你的观点。消极态度积极态度 你的态度当考试结果不尽如人意时，情绪低落，丧失信心，不再继续努力当考试失败时， 注意: 1.题目:FAILURE IS THE MOTHER OF SUCCESS 2.词

59、数:100120。 3.参考词汇：positive/negative attitude; in low spirits;高二英语第一学期期末考试试卷答案：1-5ADDAB6-10ABDAB11-15CBDBC16-20 ABBCA21-25ABCDB26-30DAABD31-35DBBBA36-40CBCDA41-45CBDBA46-50CBDDC51-55BCBDA56-60ABFCD61. expose 62. guilty63. consist64. divided65. result66. lack67. temporary 68. swallowing69. mild70. barr

60、ier71.near-nearly 72. had去掉73. get-getting74. I-you75. to去掉76. a sixty-year-old man77. which-in which/when78. right79. goodbad/poor80. advice第二节： 书面表达 Failure is the mother of success We middle school students have had many tests or exams. We have both achieved success and suffered from failure. Dif

61、ferent students take different attitudes to failure. Some fall in low spirits when they dont do well in the exams. They usually lose heart and no longer study as before. But most students take an active attitude towards failure. They encourage themselves to be self-confident. They find out and analy

62、ze the causes so that they will no longer make similar mistakes. I agree with those with active attitudes. As we all know, failure is the mother of success. Even great men have failed many times before they succeed. So we must deal with our failure correctly and make them the great motivation to the final success.9 / 9