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1、乌鲁木齐市第四中学20212022学年度下学期阶段性诊断测试高二年级英语试题第一部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island wher

2、e we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.Duration(时长)：2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour

3、 transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration:2 hoursPrice:$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through Octo

4、ber 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear（服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration :1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon

5、 requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23ndThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciscos most cheerful holiday scenes. Glow sticks are provided to you as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minute

6、sAdvance reservations required.1. Which of the tours is available in March?A. San Francisco Winery Tour.B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Halloween Tour.D. Holiday Lights Tour.2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure IslandB. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free ic

7、e cream.D. Visit the Presidio district.3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A Take some drinks.B. Wear warm clothes.C. Set off early in the morning.D. Make reservations ahead of time.【13题答案】【答案】1. A 2. C 3. DBI am an ordinary 17-year-old girl. I go to school, chat to my f

8、riends and play my guitar. I dont have much in my mind. At least, thats what most people think. In fact, life changed drastically (巨大地) for me and my family in the summer of 2011, when I was 10. It was a beautiful summers day when my dad had his accident. He had gone out for a bike ride and seemed t

9、o be taking a lot longer than usual. When Mum called him to check if everything was all right, a nurse answered the phone. I was inside the house and could hear her speaking to someone in the garden. As I looked out of the door.I knew something terrible had happened. She looked stricken ( 受困 扰的) and

10、 I stood worriedly in the doorway until she hung up and told me Dad was in hospital. He had been involved in a road accident and had a severe injury. On that beautiful day, we didnt have many details about what was going on because the nurse couldnt disclose a lot through the phone and the unknown w

11、as the scariest thing. I had no idea whether my dad was going to live. My mum went alone to the hospital and I stayed at my grandparents house. I was too shaken to do anything, so I just sat quietly and hoped that everything would be OK. I dont have any siblings (兄弟姐妹), so Mum and I were the only on

12、es in the house for the eight months when Dad was in hospital. It seemed empty and quiet especially as Mum was sometimes at work when I got back from school. Before Dad went into hospital there had always been someone there asking me about my day and helping me with homework. Now there wasnt. I beca

13、me more independent and tried to take care of myself as much as possible. When I think about my life, I split (分成) it into before and after the accident because I feel like a very different, more mature person than the one I was before. Most peoples childhood fades slowly into adolescence and then a

14、dult life, but mine ended abruptly (突然地). I was forced to grow up.4. How did the author live before her fathers accident?A. Busy but peaceful.B. Common but happyC. Tired and meaningless.D. Comfortable and harmonious.5. What is the closest meaning of the underlined word disclose” in Paragraph 2?A. Un

15、derstand.B. AppreciateC. Charge.D. Uncover.6. How long has been the authors father in hospital?A. Eight months.B. Five years.C. Ten months.D. Two years.7. What does the author mainly tell us?A. Difficulty makes a man grow up.B. Life is full of challenges.C. Independence is important.D. Life needs al

16、l kinds of experiences.【47题答案】【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. ACMore than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and its likely that many taste bitter.Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.Scientis

17、ts claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some coffee shops, can reduce coffees bitterness, without any need for sugar, and that coffee drunk from white cups tastes the bitterest.To prove their claims, the researchers invited 36 volunteers and used three different colored cups - blue,

18、white and transparent glass - to do an experiment.In the experiment, coffee consumed from the white cup was found to taste less sweet when compared to the other two colored cups, while the blue cup made the coffee taste the sweetest.The scientists believe that the colour brown may be associated with

19、 coffees bitterness because coffee in a white cup appears the brownest and tastes the bitterest.“Our study clearly shows that the colour of a coffee cup does influence the perceived (感受到的) taste and flavor of coffee,” said Dr George Doorn of Federation University Australia, “but the potential effect

20、s may be different between a one-time purchase and a return customer.”“Anyhow, the effect of the colour of the cup on the flavor of the coffee suggests that caf owners, baristas (服务员), as well as coffee cup manufacturers should carefully consider the colour of their cups, ” he added.However, the ide

21、a that colour can alter the taste of food and drink is not new.A study published last year revealed that red, strawberry-flavored mousse (慕斯蛋糕) served on a white plate was rated as 10 percent sweeter and 15 percent more flavorous than the same food presented on a black plate.8. What color of the cup

22、 can best reduce coffees bitterness without adding sugar?A. Blue.B. Brown.C. White.D. Transparent.9. The scientists used _ to do the experiment to prove their claims. different brands of coffee different colored coffee cups several volunteers several manufacturesA. B. C. D. 10 Why does coffee in whi

23、te cups taste the least sweet?A. Because white cups are not as beautiful as other cups.B. Because white cups make coffee appear the brownest.C. Because white cups reduce the sugar in them.D. Because white cups are better used to serve cakes.11. According to the article, which of the following statem

24、ents is TRUE?A. Black plates increase the sweetness of food and drink.B. Strawberry-flavored mousse is 10 percent sweeter than coffee.C. People consume more than 2.5 billion cups of coffee across the globe every year.D People can make coffee taste sweeter by changing the color of their coffee cups.【

25、811题答案】【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. DDA European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D) printing to re-create famous paintings so they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss.” It

26、 is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, p

27、eople who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-D versions of artwork in 2010. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couples

28、robes are so detailed.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, ”Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details.“ Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction.

29、“Its somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions

30、that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download the source files and print the reproductions themselves.12. What is ”The kiss”?A. A European Union proj

31、ect.B. A popular painting.C. A 3-D technology.D. A famous museum.13. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.B. The original artwork was made in 1908.C. Blind art fans cant download the source.D. The 3-D technology is not available.1

32、4. How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction?A. Awkward.B. Puzzled.C. Excited.D. Nervous.15. What is the best title for the text?A. A European Union Program for Museum VisitorsB. 3-D Printing Lets Blind Experience Famous PaintingC. How to Reproduce the World-famous PaintingsD. A

33、Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, Austria【1215题答案】【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Reading books is rewarding. Last year I read 47 books. Its a number Im pretty proud of. _16_ Heres how to give them more of your time in the coming months.

34、Set a goal. Goodreads (an excellent app for booklovers) has a function to set a “Reading Challenge” for yourself. Not only in the app a great way to keep track of the books you read in a given year, but the challenge is also motivating. Last year, I set myself a target of 38 books since I had read 3

35、5 books the year before. _17_ It was pretty cool to overcome my own challenge. Read what you love. To get into the reading habit, you need to read books that really attract you. For example, I love thrillers. I feel relaxed every time I read such novels. But when reading some other types of novels,

36、I often feel tired and sleepy. Even though Im fond of reading books, I know how easy it can be to stop reading if I dont have an interesting book. _18_ Sneak your reading time. Therere many 10-to-20-minute gaps(间隙) in the day when you could be reading. I read when Im waiting at the bank, or when Im

37、taking the train or other means of transportation. _19_ And I never waste time playing on my phone when I could be reading. _20_ Some people might actually need to put reading in their day-planner to get it done, and if thats you, then do it. I love the satisfaction of checking off things on my dail

38、y to-do list at the end of the day.A. Schedule it.B. Listen to some books.C. But I ended up reading 47 books.D. So do you want to read more books?E. Put your phone down, and pick up a book.F. I am even reading when I go to pick up my take-out.G. So next time before reading, find a book youre super-e

39、xcited about.【1620题答案】【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. F 20. A第二部分 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。A couple of weeks ago, I made a trip to Toronto with my granddaughter who just turned three years old. The two of us were on our way to

40、_21_ her parents, and my wifeher _22_ who had been gone for over a week. We were all anxious to _23_again and as I pulled out of Mamere and Paperes driveway in Chelmsford, Hailee and I were both _24_about the trip and couldnt wait to arrive at our _25_.When we completed the “SEVEN”-hour trip to Toro

41、nto later that day, the reunion was absolutely _26_ and I can sincerely say I enjoyed every single minute of that _27_ journey.Hailee is at that “I want to _28_ it myself” stage of her life. And if you can just get over the “hurry-up syndrome” we acquire as _29_, it is wonderful to witness. Who knew

42、 that putting a straw into the _30_in a juice box for the very first time could be such an earth-shattering (惊天动地的) event? Or being _31_ enough to actually open the fridge door for the first time? Or putting on your own _32_ on the right feet would be so _33_?Ill never forget the look on her face th

43、e day she was able to _34_into my truck by herself. She finally _35_on my seat, holding onto the steering wheel (方向盘) and declared _36_, “I did it!” And when she could actually put her own seat belt onwhat a(n) _37_!Have you ever watched a three-year-old _38_to sip a McDonalds milkshake through a st

44、raw? It is hard enough for an adult, too. And _39_every time the icy solution (溶液) touched her lips, you could see the _40_in her eyes. I learned that you cant hurry a child through a milkshake.21. A. followB. helpC. blessD. visit22. A. motherB. fatherC. grandmaD. aunt23. A. get togetherB. turn upC.

45、 pay offD. settle down24. A. concernedB. excitedC. hopefulD. anxious25. A. destinationB. conferenceC. cityD. hometown26. A. hardB. wonderfulC. timelyD. surprising27. A. frequentB. finalC. toughD. long28. A. carryB. proveC. doD. explain29. A. doctorsB. parentsC. friendsD. adults30. A. bottleB. ringC.

46、 holeD. corner31. A. cleverB. strongC. friendlyD. early32. A. shoesB. socksC. sweaterD. trousers33. A. difficultB. satisfyingC. usefulD. simple34. A. hideB. jumpC. runD. climb35. A. satB. leanedC. stood upD. looked up36. A. carefullyB. bravelyC. politelyD. proudly37. A. truckB. momentC. exampleD. go

47、al38. A. struggleB. expectC. offerD. hope39. A. whenB. thenC. thoughD. yet40. A. delightB. angerC. fearD. sadness【2140题答案】【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. A第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词

48、的正确形式。Everyone dreams of attaining success in his or her career. However, _41_ way to success is not a smooth one. It is full of difficulties. Whether one is able to gain success or not depends largely on the attitude he or she is to adopt towards _42_ (difficult) or even failures. _43_ (face) with

49、frustrations, those who have strong determination can stick to their cause to the end so that they stand a chance of success. On the contrary, those _44_ determination is often weakened by difficulties can end up nowhere. It is determination that _45_ (be) the key to success. With strong determinati

50、on, one is able to overcome whatever hardships he may face. Take Sun Yat-sen for example. In spite of his failures, he continued to realize his aim and devoted _46_ (he) to the revolutionary cause. As a result, he didnt fail to live up to the expectations of Chinese people and _47_ (eventual) overth

51、rew the Qing Dynasty. In addition to determination, opportunities are also important to success. _48_ opportunities, one, sometimes, can hardly display his or her talents and abilities. But opportunities seem _49_ (favor) those who have inflexible determination and firm perseverance. Furthermore, op

52、portunities wait for no man. As the old saying _50_ (go), “Opportunity knocks but once.” Therefore we must grasp every opportunity and not let them slip away.【4150题答案】【答案】41. the 42. difficulties 43. Faced 44. whose 45. is 46. himself 47. eventually 48. Without 49. to favor 50. goes第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分

53、）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，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处起)不计分。Since I was a kid, Ive considered different job I would like to do. First

54、, I wanted to be a fireman, whose uniform looked so coolly. Then, when I was in the five grade, I wanted to be a teacher because I liked my English teacher too much. When I studied chemistry high school, I reconsidered my goal or decided to be a doctor. They were two reasons for the decision. One wa

55、s that I was amazing at the fact that a sick person could feel much more better after seeing a doctor. And the other is that I wanted to help people in need.【51题答案】【答案】jobjobscoollycoolfivefifthtoovery/sochemistry后面加上in/atorandTheyThereamazingamazed去掉moreiswas第二节 书面表达（满分25分）52. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校将举行“用英语

56、讲中国故事”比赛，请给留学生Mike 写一封电子邮件邀请他参加，内容包括：1. 比赛的时间地点2. 比赛的意义3. 报名方式注意：1. 写作词数在120字左右2. 可是当添加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Mike,_【52题答案】【答案】Dear Mike,In an effort to arouse students passion for English, our school is going to hold a contest titled Telling Chinese Stories in English in the lecture hall next Friday mornin

57、g. Im writing with the intention of inviting you to get involved in the competition.As you know, the activity is organized annually, boosting students spoken English. In view of your enthusiasm for Chinese culture, I feel it an opportunity for you to get immersed in Chinese stories and have a better knowledge of the profound culture behind these stories. If you are available, you can either sign up for the contest at the student council office or send an e-mail to 123456. to enter the contest before next next Monday.Looking forward to your early reply!YoursLi Hua