江苏省盐城市响水中学2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期末考试试卷（Word版附答案）.docx

1、2022年春学期高二年级期末模拟考试英语试题注意事项：1. 本试卷分四个部分，共5页。2. 满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。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。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. Whats the relationship between the speakers at the moment?A. Husband and wife.B. Colleagues.C. B

2、oss and employee.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Marriage life.B. Communication skills.C. Foreign language learning.3. What does the man want to do first?A. Finish the report.B. Return the books.C. Have a walk.4. Why does the woman feel uncomfortable in her legs?A. She fell at the gym.B. S

3、he climbed too many stairs.C. She didnt warm up before exercise.5. What does the man want to know?A. The price of the bread.B. The name of the bread.C. The brand of the computer.第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 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。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

4、题将给出 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. When will the train leave for Boston?A. This afternoon.B. At midnight.C. The next morning.7. How much should the man pay?A. $35.B. $46.C. $70.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Who lives in California?A. Alice.B. Marks brother.C. Lauras parents.9. Where are the s

5、peakers?A. At home.B. At an airport.C. In a swimming class.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What troubles the woman?A. Finding a truck.B. Buying furniture.C. Renting an apartment.11. What does the man suggest doing at first?A. Waiting until next term.B. Asking his friend for help.C. Saving money for textbo

6、oks.12. What does the woman think of the second suggestion?A. It is a bad idea.B. It doesnt suit her.C. It is too troublesome.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What is the woman doing?A. Reading a magazine.B. Doing some shopping.C. Receiving an interview.14. When does the woman usually use credit cards?A. A

7、t the end of the month.B. In the middle of the month.C. At the beginning of the month.15. What does the woman enjoy shopping for?A. Clothes.B. Shoes.C. Food.16. What is the woman concerned about most when shopping?A. The price.B. The style.C. The quality.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What can the listen

8、ers do during the first week?A. Get familiar with the librarian.B. Listen to talks about the library.C. Have a guided tour around the library.18. What fact does the speaker tell the listeners about?A. Internet material can be useless.B. The time for Internet use is limited.C. Downloading information

9、 is forbidden.19. What is the speakers opinion about CD-ROMs?A. They take up little space.B. They are more up-to-date than books.C. They provide information at a low cost.20. Who can the listeners turn to when looking for things?A. Section managers.B. Assistant librarians.C. The chief librarian.第二部分

10、 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHere are some works of writers who got famous by just one book.The Picture of Dorian GrayIt was written in just 3 weeks and released in 1890 in Lippincotts Monthly Magazine and it brought an enormous amount of reputation to th

11、e author instantly. After the publication of the novel, a huge popular anger erupted in society. People called it immoral and tried to ban it. But the book turned out to be the most successful novel of the playwright (剧作家) Oscar Wilde.Winnie-the-PoohAlan Milne was quite a famous playwright before re

12、leasing the stories about Winnie-the-Pooh. But the success of the book became so big that all of his other works went far into the shadows. Milne didnt like that he was considered a childrens writer. As sad as it might sound, his works for kids turned out to be like Frankensteins monster: the creatu

13、re that swallowed its creator.The Catcher in the RyeIn 1940s, Salinger gained a reputation of a skillful novelist. However, the author faced real success after he released his novel The Catcher in the Rye in 1951. The book, written about a 17-year-old teenager, experienced popularity and earned the

14、love of readers all around the world. Surprisingly, the author forbade (禁止) any adaptations of the book into movies or theatrical performances.Wuthering HeightsUnlike her sister, Charlotte, poet Emily Bront only wrote one novel. It was published in 1847 and stayed almost unnoticed during the authors

15、 life. The novel got universal recognition in the late 19th century and took a strong place in English literature. The novel has been screened many times in the 20th century.21. What do Oscar Wilde and Alan Milne have in common?A. They were both playwrights.B. They were good at writing essays.C. The

16、y got famous for kids books.D. They were not recognized at first.22. What can we know about The Catcher in the Rye?A. It was Salingers only one novel.B. It cant be made into movies.C. It enjoyed popularity mainly in the US.D. It was written specially for teenagers.23. Which of the following became f

17、amous long after its publication?A. The Picture of Dorian Gray.B. Winnie-the-Pooh.C. The Catcher in the Rye.D. Wuthering Heights.BA few years ago, Liza and John moved from Yorkshire down to Coventry when it was just the two of them. Soon enough their first child, Henry, came along and they soon real

18、ized they were about to outgrow their current small house. They needed a home with more space to keep up with their growing family and to give their children a better upbringing (抚育), especially safe enough to live.Being able to buy a big house within the competitive Coventry housing market would be

19、 a challenge. The pair searched for their new home for almost four years. Tired, Liza and John werent so sure they would be so lucky. Yet nothing had shaken Liza, who believed she would give her children a better place though. Eventually however, Liza took a chance and went to see a house and immedi

20、ately fell in love with the place. She felt it could be the perfect move for them and told her husband that night. It really did tick all the boxes for them.She loved the fact that the house had a beautiful enclosed garden and she could picture the children running around and playing in the safe spa

21、ce in particular. After John also found himself smitten with the house, he and Liza realized that throughout the house-hunting process things always happen for a reason treasuring a hope to life and keeping going is so important.Since moving in, the couple have both been able to develop their hobbie

22、s more. Liza loves playing the piano and now has the space to work on her passion, while John has changed their separate “secret” attic room, using it for all of his James Bond memorabilia (纪念品). Meanwhile, the pair have even managed to keep a connection to their beloved old home by selling the hous

23、e to close friends of theirs.24. What was Liza concerned about most when finding a new home?A. The price of the house.B. The scenery around the house.C. The safety of their children.D. The location of the house.25. What can we know from paragraph 2?A. The house met all their needs.B. Liza was upset

24、in finding the house.C. They cant afford the house.D. The house has a beautiful garden.26. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “smitten” in paragraph 3?A. Concerned. B. Familiar.C. Puzzled.D. Fascinated.27. What made the pair keep looking for a house?A. Comfort and convenience of the life in th

25、e city.B. Funding and support from their old friends.C. Preference and interest in better education.D. Determination and hope in building a better home.CMany people dream of seeing things in the dark. Now their dream comes true. According to a press release from The Australian National University, b

26、y wearing a pair of glasses, you can drive safely at night, walk home in the dark, or explore dark forests and caves without holding a flashlight!The technology is composed of a thin film that will be placed on the lenses (镜片) of regular glasses. Compared to traditional night vision devices, it is i

27、nexpensive to make, easy to mass-produce, and lightweight. The thin film is made of nanometer-level substances that are hundreds of times thinner than a human hair. Yet, despite its tiny size, its performance is impressive.“Our technology is able to transform infrared light (红外光) into images,” lead

28、researcher Dr. Rocio Camacho Morales said in the press release.Over the years scientists have studied animals active at night by using infrared cameras, and infrared imaging has been used for body scans in the medical world and for food quality control in the industrial world. Conventional infrared

29、imaging devices work by detecting the heat of an object. The infrared detectors use a cooler and are also sensitive to thermal noise (热噪声). Such disadvantages led the team into exploring an improved device.Their new device is able to function at room temperature. The new technology is not large or h

30、eavy like previous technologies. Once this new night vision device is available to all, it could save lives. Drivers will be able to find their way better at night, especially when driving on rough roads. Police can use it when searching at night, and hikers who lose their way can feel more confiden

31、t walking in the dark.28. How does the author explain the new technologys advantages in paragraph 2?A. By providing data.B. By giving examples.C. By presenting experiments.D. By making comparisons.29. What can we know about the new technology?A. It will replace all the conventional devices.B. It is

32、sensitive to thermal noise.C. It takes advantage of nanometer-level substances.D. It uses a cooler to function at room temperature.30. Who rarely uses conventional infrared imaging?A. Doctors. B. Drivers.C. Scientists.D. Companies.31. What does the last paragraph focus on about the new technology?A.

33、 Its practical applications.B. Its potential consumers.C. Its future improvements.D. Its working conditions.DIt is a well-known fact that plastic bottles, which take hundreds of years to rot, are harmful to our environment. However, efforts by environmentalists to encourage consumers to switch to al

34、ternatives, like water fountains or reusable bottles, have not been very effective. The U.S. alone uses over 50 million plastic bottles annually, 80% of which end up in landfills.To try to stop that, Rodrigo Garca Gonzlez, Pierre Paslier and Guillaume Couche from the Imperial College London have bee

35、n working on a revolutionary solution water wrapped inside an eatable container made mostly from seaweed. All the customer has to do to relieve his/her thirst is pop the entire drop into the mouth.The inventors, who have been working on the Ooho bubble since 2014, use a simple two-step cooking proce

36、ss called spherification (球化) to create the delicate container. They begin by dipping a frozen ball of water or juice into a chemical solution (溶液). This helps form a layer around the liquid. The ball is then absorbed in a solution made from seaweed extract. This creates a second layer, helping stre

37、ngthen the structure so that the water or juice does not leak. In addition to saving our environment, the biodegradable (可降解的) packaging costs just two cents each, making it cheaper to produce than plastic.After three years of perfecting the design, the inventors, who recently raised over 1 million

38、USD from a financial activity, are ready to bring the Ooho bubble to local market. However, there are a few challenges that still need to be overcome before the products launch. In addition to getting accustomed to the taste of the covering, each eatable container contains just a mouthful of water,

39、requiring consumers to drink multiple bubbles to relieve their thirst. There is also the issue of finding an eco-friendly packaging to transport the bubbles so that they remain clean and do not burst. Hopefully, the inventors will find ways to handle the issues so that we can reduce, or perhaps even

40、 remove, plastic bottles.32. Why was the Ooho bubble created?A. To test a newly-designed material.B. To change consumers drinking habit.C. To reduce pollution caused by plastic.D. To take a share of drinking water industry.33. What will the inventors probably do next?A. Solve some specific problems

41、of the product.B. Collect more money to expand production.C. Distribute the Ooho bubble to global market.D. Advertise the advantages of the Ooho bubble.34. What is the authors attitude towards the Ooho bubbles launch?A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful.C. Confident.D. Opposed.35. Which of the following could b

42、e the best title for the text?A. Scientists Work out a New Kind of WaterB. Plastic Bottles Will Be Replaced by the Ooho BubbleC. Environmental Pollution is Expected to Be SolvedD. The Ooho Bubble Aims to Remove Plastic Bottles第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are the

43、re too many books youre never going to read again on your bookshelf? Whether to start a little library with your book pals or to offer them as gifts to the younger ones is a good deed to do. 36 Donating your old books is a painless way to give. 37 Itll arrange an offline book fair near your place if

44、 booked online, and in most cases it will fetch the books from you. Books2Africa accepts new and used books in English, French and any African language. 38 Most of them work in much the same way: you enter your books bar code (条形码) or ISBN number, and theyll tell you its value. You post your books,

45、and they offer payment. Or you can try checking how much your copy is worth on Abe Books. Its worth remembering that books dont have to be particularly old to be valuable. 39 For something a bit more community-driven, try joining a book exchange. BookMooch works on a points system: you receive a poi

46、nt for each book you mail to someone else, which you can then “spend” on someone elses book. 40 BookCrossing is the act of releasing your books “into the wild”, aiming to connect people through literature.So, if you have a pile of old books gathering dust, why not make them worthwhile for someone on

47、 the other end of the line?A. A book in need brings a friend indeed.B. And here are some ways to get rid of them online.C. Theres a pleasingly random selection of books on offer.D. Bookshops also accept old books according to their values.E. The Childrens Book Project aims to help by gifting books.F

48、. Sure, you can list your old books on the second-hand online bookshops.G. A first-edition Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is worth 70,000.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Oscar is a homeless young man in Portland. I 41 him years ago online b

49、y chance. I wrote to him last spring to see how I could help him. He has an autoimmune disease and lost his 42 during COVID-19 and then his home.It was months before he finally 43 . He hoped to have a fan to keep 44 in the hot summer. We sent him one quickly. Later he said he 45 on concrete and need

50、ed a ground mattress (床垫). The next month we got him that. He later 46 how wet it is in Portland so I found him a pair of waterproof pants. He said that summer was like Christmas as he 47 so many things.I 48 I could do more. My heart breaks for him. I told him how my son Ben was 49 and how he used t

51、o use the name Oscar in a game. “Im sorry for that. But Im not your 50 ,” he said. “I know. But I hope wherever he is, if he is homeless too, a 51 person is helping him.”The other day I got a 52 from Oscar on the phone: “I have found a job and I just wanted to thank you for your generosity.” 53 , mo

52、st people we had helped for years found homes. One of those, John, leads a fulfilled life. And I even plan to 54 a story about his excellent performance. I hope Oscar will find a 55 too. Well do whatever we can to help him until he does.41. A. taughtB. understoodC. knewD. found42. A. carB. jobC. leg

53、D. hand43. A. wrote backB. came backC. came upD. gave up44. A. silentB. calmC. warmD. cool45. A. satB. studiedC. sleptD. ate46. A. askedB. explainedC. complainedD. wondered47. A. repairedB. soldC. boughtD. received48. A. agreeB. wishC. suggestD. promise49. A. interestingB. missingC. lazyD. naughty50

54、. A. sonB. daughterC. friendD. relative51. A. normalB. specialC. kindD. clever52. A. noteB. giftC. bookD. card53. A. LuckilyB. AccidentallyC. ObviouslyD. Suddenly54. A. readB. collectC. designD. write55. A. businessB. schoolC. companyD. home第二节 （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的正确形式。So

55、me people maintain friends from childhood, and this special bond affords many benefits. After all, you knew each other through all the 56 (grow) pains and through those formative years. You both experienced classes, play, and sports activities together. In 57 (consequent), the special friend knows y

56、our integral (完整的) character.Its 58 bonus if you maintained ties throughout adulthood while you shaped your mature self. There are mental health benefits to having friends who knew you before you became a 59 (success) adult. Your peers helped shape you. You might share memories together of the town

57、pool, math class and graduation from high school. These friends know your feelings 60 (well) than others.Maybe your friends comforted you when you were upset. Maybe you helped your friend learn how 61 (drive). These memories probably form a huge part of 62 you are as you both experienced happy times

58、 and sad times. You shared major life events together. A childhood friendship that 63 (last) is great because your friend knows more about you than most people do.Also, according to findings published in Psychological Science, boys who spent more time with friends as children tended to have lower bl

59、ood pressure when they became men in their early 64 (thirty). So, time spent with friends in childhood is associated 65 physical health even in adulthood.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办一次以“中国茶文化”为主题的英语沙龙(salon)。请给你校外教Mr. Black写封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：1.举办沙龙的目的；2.时间和地点；3.活动内容。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右：开头

60、和结尾已给出，不计入总字数；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr. Black,Im one of your students._ _Yours,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Saved by the BeltMy family is one of the lucky ones. We still have what we consider most precious each other. It is Kathy Hezlep, our superstar, that has saved our fami

61、ly. Sitting at the porch, I am transported to the accident ten years ago.As a mother, I have been blessed. I have a nice, smart, good-looking son who has given me much pleasure over the years. In the months leading up to Alans 16th birthday, there was a lot of excitement about his upcoming rite (仪式)

62、 of passage the drivers license.About a month before his birthday, there was an assembly about seat belt safety presented at his high school. One of the presenters in this program, Kathy Hezlep, had lost her son in a horrible car crash the year before. When Kathy was first asked to speak at this ass

63、embly, she was reluctant. Her sons death had been extremely hard on her. She often felt helpless and discouraged, and she wasnt sure how she could make a difference by speaking with this group.But the school had convinced her to talk to the students. Kathy spoke about how hard it had been since the

64、loss of her son. There were days when it was an effort just to get out of bed. She spoke directly from her heart and my son took her words straight into his heart. I remember Alan coming home that day and the two of us talking about the crash. We thought it was quite a coincidence that she was a sin

65、gle mother (like me) and that her son, Ryan, was her only child (like Alan).Well, the big day finally arrived. The state of Florida, in its infinite wisdom, granted my “child” a license to get a car and drive it! At the time, I thought the worst feeling I could possibly experience was watching my on

66、ly child drive off alone in my car. I was wrong.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1:Alan had his license one week when the police called me that Alan had an accident with his friends. _Paragraph 2:After I arrived at the hospital, I talked to Alan about the accident. _高二期末模拟考试英语参考答案听力(

67、20x1.5=30)01. BACCA06. CBCBA11. BBCAB16. CBACB阅读(20x2.5=50)21. ABDCA26. DDDCB31. ACACD36. BEFGC完形填空(15x1=15)41. CBADC46. CDBBA51. CAADD语法填空(10x1.5=15)56. growing57. consequence58. a59. successful60. better61. to drive62. who 63. lasts64. thirties 65. with第一节 应用文(15)Dear Mr. Black,Im one of your stud

68、ents. Im delighted to invite you to attend the English salon on the theme of Chinese tea culture to be held by the English Club.The Salon is aimed at providing the guests with a chance to get together and be exposed to traditional Chinese Tea Art. It is scheduled for next Saturday in our library, la

69、sting 2 hours from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Weve arranged varieties of activities, such as enjoying different ways of making Chinese tea and speeches about the tea culture.We would feel much honored if you could come. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写(25)Paragraph 1:Alan had his l

70、icense one week when the police called me that Alan had an accident with his friends. The police informed me my son had been driving down a curving road and lost control of the car. Since he was an inexperienced driver, he didnt know how to come out of the spin. He managed to miss a lake and a traff

71、ic sign in his path, but went full force into a light pole. Thankfully, he wasnt going faster, because if he had hit the pole any harder, he and his two passengers could have been killed.After I arrived at the hospital, I talked to Alan about the accident. He said that none of the kids had been wear

72、ing their seat belts when he started the car. But Kathy Hezleps words, spoken so sincerely about her terrible loss, had impressed him so deeply that he insisted that everyone put on their seat belts immediately. That was what had saved their lives. I have unending gratitude, respect and love for Kat

73、hy Hezlep. She is not a celebrity but an everyday person; a mother who overcame her immeasurable loss, had the courage to speak out and make a difference that saved three lives.听力材料Text 1W: Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away?M: Congratulations, Susan! Its said that y

74、oull be promoted to manager and become my immediate boss.Text 2M: You are married to a foreigner, huh? You must be very happy. So whats it like?W: Well, in the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulty getting along. But later, it became easier for us to understand each other.Text 3W: All

75、right. We promised each other wed get this report done today. Lets get started.M: Ah, its such a beautiful day. Cant we go for a walk and do this later?W: No, well need to return these books to the library by five oclock. We really have to do this now.Text 4W: I ran five miles at the gym yesterday,

76、and now my legs are really sore. I can barely go up the stairs!M: Did you warm up before you exercised? W: No, I guess I forgot to. No wonder Im sore!Text 5M: Id like to take this bar of bread, but the price isnt marked on it.W: Let me put the name of the thing here, and the computer will tell us wh

77、at the price is.Text 6W: Next, please.M: Yes. How much does a ticket to New York cost?W: 35 dollars.M: Thats really expensive. Are there any other trains going to New York this afternoon?W: Well, there is another train which arrives in New York at midnight and then continues to go to Boston the next

78、 morning.M: How much is the ticket of that train?W: Its 23 dollars.M: That sounds better. Id like two tickets, please. Here is the money.W: OK. Here are your tickets and have a nice trip.Text 7M: Laura! Long time no see.W: Hi, Mark. I just got back from a months vacation in California. I went with m

79、y friend Alice. Have you met her?M: No, I dont think I have.W: Her brother just moved to California, and she wanted to see his new house.M: Do you enjoy California?W: Yes. My parents live there, you know. We went to visit them, and best of all, I could relax. We went swimming every day. My mom is a

80、great cook, so we ate well.M: Sounds great. Oh, Laura, Ive got to go. Im here to catch a plane for Florida. See you next week.Text 8M: Hello. I havent seen you for a while. Whats up?W: Oh, hey. Im OK, but I do have a small problem, though.M: Tell me about it. I might be able to help.W: Well, Im movi

81、ng into a new apartment tomorrow, and I need a truck to move my furniture and everything else. But I have no idea where I can get a truck.M: Well, dont worry. A friend of mine just bought a new truck. Its a big one, and Im sure it will be good enough to carry all your belongings. I can call him if y

82、ou want.W: Wow. That sounds great! But his truck is new. What if I get it dirty or scratch it? Id feel really bad about that.M: Yeah, I totally understand. You might try to rent a truck then. Maybe you should give a call tonight and arrange a time for tomorrow. You can rent a truck for as many days

83、as you need it.W: I have thought about that before, but thats expensive. I need to save some money for my textbooks next term.Text 9M: Excuse me, madam. Im doing a survey on shopping for Modern Life magazine. May I ask you some questions?W: Of course.M: How often do you go shopping?W: Well, I go sho

84、pping every day.M: Do you have a credit card?W: Yes, actually I have two.M: Are you worried about giving credit card information while using them?W: Not very much.M: Do you use them every time you go shopping?W: I usually have enough cash at the beginning of the month, but towards the end of the mon

85、th I have to use my credit cards most of the time.M: Oh, now I see your point. And what do you enjoy shopping for? Clothes, books or food?W: Oh, shoes.M: Do you spend a lot of money on them?W: I can spend a fortune. When I really like something, the price wont stop me from getting it.M: I see. What

86、about the quality?W: Thats more important than the style, the price and so on.M: Well, thank you very much for your time.Text 10W: Welcome to Cardiff University. Im here to explain what we can offer you.Now, as a new student at the university, you will probably need some guidance to help you use the

87、 library. So, in the first week well run a series of talks which focus on different aspects of the library.Youll find that the computers are increasingly used as a research tool. Many students do most of their research on the Internet and the library computers are online all day. Having found what y

88、ou need, you can save text on your personal computer. Clearly you can find lots online but much of it is useless information, so please be cautious. Youll also find that the library has loaded several CD-ROMs onto the computers. It means we can offer you more at less cost. The CD-ROMs contain exactl

89、y the same information as the reference books as the two are updated together.There is a section manager for each part of the library and they are very busy. If some of you do have difficulty looking for things, you should ask assistant librarians. As a chief librarian, I just oversee (监管) the training and will not be around all the time.