2021-2022学年度汕头市金山中学高二期中考试.docx

1、汕头市金山中学2020级高二第二学期期中考试英语试卷命题人：郑璐 杨锟 审题人：王文贞第一部分 阅读理解（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四个选项选出最佳选项。AExercising regularly not only helps you keep slim, but also improves your overall health and well-being. Different exercises produce different results, as they focus on alternate

2、parts of the body.There are four broad exercise categories: endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. Many people often only focus on one exercise type, but including all four in your workout will produce better results and reduce your risk of injury.EnduranceEndurance exercises increase your b

3、reathing and heart rate. By doing endurance exercises, you are working to keep your heart, lungs, and blood-flow system healthy while improving your total fitness.Over time these activities will make everyday activities seem easier.StrengthIf you want to build up your muscles, then strength exercise

4、s, which are also known as resistance training, are right for you. Even the slightest increase in strength can make a huge difference in your ability to carry out daily tasks. Developing strong muscles also reduces your risk of weak bones.FlexibilityFlexibility exercises help stretch your bodys musc

5、les. This allows for more freedom of movement for other exercises and can also improve your range of motion, posture,ability to breathe deeply, and blood flow. Also, it reduces the muscle tension caused by stress.BalanceBalance exercises help prevent falls and are especially important to older adult

6、s, helping them stay independent. Most good balance exercises are ones that keep you constantly moving with your feet on the ground. Heel-to-toe walking and standing on one foot are simple ways to improve balance.21. How can a person benefit most from their exercise routine?A. By combining different

7、 exercise types togetherB. By having sufficient rest between their workoutsC. By concentrating on one training aspect at a time.D. By increasing the frequency of their training gradually.22. Which exercise types are most useful to improve a persons breathing function?A. Strength and BalanceB. Flexib

8、ility and BalanceC. Endurance and StrengthD. Endurance and Flexibility23. Which part of the body plays the most important role in balance-related exercises?A. Arms.B. Legs.C. WaistD. NeckBThe 2000 anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Bronte, whose novel Jane Eyre has attracted generations of reader

9、s, is being marked in Britain today.Fans are hosting a birthday party in the house in northern England where Charlotte and her sisters Emily and Anne grew up and wrote their books. The anniversary reflects the global popularity of the Brontes, whose works are seen as among the most important ever wr

10、itten by female authors. A wreath(花环) will be laid for Bronte in Westminster Abbey tomorrow and a ballet version of Jane Eyre is opening next month, while the National Portrait Gallery is hosting an exhibition in her honour.The Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth, a remote village in Yorkshire, draws

11、 tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year, and the sisters books are an important part of British bookshops and school curriculums.Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte were a clergymans (牧师) daughters who wrote for pleasure and dreamt of becoming published authors but feared they wo

12、uld not be taken seriously because they were women. They therefore adopted the pen names of Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell when they sent Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall to publishers in the 1840s.Emily Bronte fell ill and died in 1848, followed by Anne the fol

13、lowing year. Charlotte lived for a further six years before dying in Haworth in 1855 at age 38. Jane Eyre, which has never been out of print in Britain, tells the story of Jane Eyres youth as an orphan and how she falls in love with her employer, Mr Rochester, while working as a teacher.Charlotte Br

14、ontes other works include Shirley and Villette. Her biographer Claire Harman told the BBC this month that she was someone “who longed to be forever known, but relied on anonymity (匿名) in order to achieve it; a woman much more concerned about truthfulness than personal fame and someone who put into w

15、ords her own terrible sufferings. as being the only way to deal with them.”24. What does the underlined word “marked” in Paragraph One mean?A. celebrated B. announced C. informed D. signed25. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The global popularity of the Brontes.B. The activities in honor

16、 of Charlotte Brontes 200th birthday.C. The introduction of Charlotte Brontes birthday party.D. The achievement of Charlotte Bronte and her sisters.26. Why did the Brontes use pen names when sending their works to publishers?A. To take pleasure. B. To attract readers attention.C. To meet publishers

17、requirement. D. To avoid prejudice.27. We can infer from Claire Harmans words that Charlotte _.A. was unwilling to be known forever.B. achieved success by means of anonymity.C. dealt with her sufferings by writing them out.D. valued personal fame most.CThere should be no doubt in anyones mind that t

18、he influence of media is growing stronger and stronger as time passes. If you have noticed, the speed at which news travels around the world has become faster with the development and advancement in technology. Media are actually influencing people in different ways.Whether you admit it or not, watc

19、hing movies and programs on the television or our laptop, ipad and other mobile devices as we relax takes us away into this different kingdomthat is, there are parts in our being that feels we are the ones in the movie and sometimes we even feel what they are feeling as we get caught in the emotiona

20、l excitement. The effect of media does not stop when the movie or program ends. And this effect might just be the cause of behavioral changes in people.With action films, children tend to follow the movie hero, engaging them to violent acts thinking that it is acceptable because his hero became succ

21、essful in the end. There are cartoon programs that show acts of violence and dishonest acts against others. In return, children tend to copy the characters and think that cheating other people is a way to deal with their problems. They learn to transfer these ill behaviors to friends.There are some

22、television shows and movies that attempt to create an atmosphere to change the view of people towards social issues such as racial discrimination. In the minds of other people, the effect can be for the better, but some unfortunately for the worse.There had been instances in the past that young peop

23、le drive drunk imitating their favorite actors. There was also a case where somebody set a subway ticket booth on fire because he saw it in his favorite film. These are just a few examples of the disturbing influence of media on peoples behavior.An explanation to these bad acts is that these people

24、could not distinguish fantasy from reality. They get caught up in the kingdom of what they had been watching and the images and scenes become deeply rooted in their minds.So the media is largely responsible for giving people false ideas and unhealthy pictures, which lead to misbehavior against other

25、 people, and can create a dangerous cycle among individuals as they attempt to do the same or even worse things to others. The sad reality is, no one is turning off their TVs or disconnecting from these influences. The only way programming of this sort will change is when people no longer buy into i

26、t, demand it, and watch it.28. What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 2?A.What it is that changes our emotion.B. How media affect peoples behavior.C. Why we are attracted by movies and programs.D. Whether people feel being taken away from the reality.29. According to the author, some peop

27、le act badly because_.A. they are just the violent peopleB. they hope to solve social problemsC. they actually cant tell fantasy from realityD. they want to change peoples attitudes towards media30. Whats the authors attitude towards media?A. Sympathetic.B. Critical.C. Supportive.D. Cautious.31. The

28、 author supports his ideas mainly by_.A.making contrasts and giving examplesB. listing facts and giving research resultsC. raising problems and providing solutionsD. showing facts and presenting explanationsDSeveral years ago, Jason Box, a scientist from Ohio, flew 31 giant rolls of white plastic to

29、 a glacier in Greenland. He and his team spread them across 10,000 feet of ice, then left. His idea was that the white blanket would reflect back the rays of the sun, keeping the ice cool below. When he came back to check the results, he found it worked. Exposed ice had melted faster than covered ic

30、e. He had not only saved two feet of glacier in a short time. No coal plants were shut down, no jobs were lost, and nobody was taxed or fired. Just the sort of fix were looking for.“Thank you, but no thank you,”says Ralph King, a climate scientist. He told Grey Childs, author and commentator, that p

31、eople think technology can save the planet, “but there are other things we need to deal with, like consumption. They burned $50,000 just for the helicopter” to bring the plastic to the glacier. This experiment, quote-unquote, gives people false hope that climate change can be fixed without changing

32、human behavior. It cant. Technology wont give us a free ride.Individuals respond to climate change differently. Climatologist Kelly Smith is hardly alone in her prediction that someday soon we wont be climate victims, we will be climate choosers. More scientists agree with her that if the human race

33、 survives, the engineers will get smarter, the tools will get better, and one day we will control the climate. But what then?“Just the mention of us controlling the climate sent a small shiver down my back,”Grey writes.“Something sounded wrong about stopping ice ages by our own will,”he says.Me? I l

34、ike it better when the earth takes care of itself. I guess one day we will have to run the place, but for the moment, sitting at my desk, looking out at the trees bending wildly and the wind howling, Im happy not to be in charge.32. Why does the author mention Jason Boxs experiment in the first para

35、graph?A. To introduce a possible solution to climate change.B. To describe a misleading attempt to fix the climate.C. To report on a successful experiment on saving the glacier.D. To arouse peoples attention to the problem of global warming.33. Which statement would Ralph King most probably agree wi

36、th?A. The fight against climate change will not succeed.B. Technology is not the final solution, let alone its high cost.C. Its best to deal with climate change without changing our behavior.D. Jasons experiment plays a significant role in fixing climate change.34. What is Grey Childss attitude to h

37、umans controlling the climate?A. Favorable.B. Tolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. But should we fix the climate? B. Is climate change a real problem?C. How can we take care of the earth? D. What if all the glaciers disappeared?第二节(共5小题；每小题2.

38、5分，满分12.5分)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。选项中两项为多余选项。How to Feel ConnectedIts easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in todays fast-paced world. _36_ You can get in touch and feel connected, however, by following the tips below:Consider why you feel disconnected. Knowing what is m

39、aking you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it. _37_ Ask yourself these questions: Are you keeping yourself occupied with work too much? Do you rely on electronic communication instead of face to face communication? Do you lack friendships that are satisfying?Interact wi

40、th people in person. Technology is a great way to stay in touch, but sometimes you need to spend time with other people in person. _38_ You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small-talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your day._39_Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may

41、never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions. Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do. Learning this information can help to strengthen your bond.Show your commitment to them. Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones s

42、ays a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected. _40_ Show appreciation. A simple “thank you” goes a very long way. Unfortunately, it is something that people who are close often take for granted. Telling someone

43、 you appreciate their time, love, and efforts can strengthen your bond and help you to become more connected.A. Be brave to express your love.B. Ask others what they need from you.C. Reach out to people to schedule a time to get together.D. You can have a gift delivered to friends on special occasio

44、ns.E. Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.F. Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.G. Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong第二部分

45、 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。Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers, museums play an important role in the protection of _41_. Although these institutions _42_ in size and specialty, the task of most museums is around the display and

46、 care of their collections.Today, many museums are among the most visited _43_ in the world. In order to figure out how this important cultural phenomenon came to be, it is _44_ important to understand its origins and trace how its role has developed over time.The word museum _45_ from “mouseion”, t

47、he Greek term for “a holy place for the Muses”. In classical Greek mythology, the nine Muses are the goddesses of the arts and sciences, making them perfect protectors for these _46_ institutions.Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of people. They di

48、splayed _47_ and curious natural objects and works of art. Some of them even _48_ “wonder rooms” or “cabinets of curiosities”.In 1683, an Englishman named Elias Ashmole donated the contents of his wonder room to Oxford University, forming the _49_ of the Ashmolean Museum. Believing that “the knowled

49、ge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,” Ashmole wanted to _50_ the public through his unprecedented (前所未有的) donation. Following his footsteps, many like-minded collectors across Europe shifted their focus from _51_ use to public access in the late 17th and 18th centuries. During th

50、is time, world-class museums began to make their art collections accessible to the public. The opening of these institutions _52_ a string of similar movements in the 19th century.Today, the importance of public institutions is stronger than ever before. _53_ taking care of collections and making th

51、em accessible to the public, many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs, _54_ their collections, and share their research. With these modern methods, museums are able to _55_ audiences in new ways and extend their tasks beyond their walls.41. A. tourismB. architectureC.

52、 religionD. culture42. A. formB. varyC. respondD. improve43. A. sitesB. statesC. palacesD. entrances44. A. criticallyB. roughlyC. barelyD. slightly45. A. escapesB. benefitsC. originatesD. differs46. A. newly-builtB. knowledge-basedC. carefully-chosenD. theory-guided47. A. commonB. familiarC. similar

53、D. rare48. A.cared aboutB. served asC. referred toD. relied on49. A. basisB. structureC. destinationD. position50. A. raiseB. trainC. admireD. educate51. A. specialB. scientificC. privateD. regular52. A. featuredB. indicatedC. celebratedD. inspired53. A. Opposite toB. Instead ofC. In addition toD. T

54、hanks to54. A. digitizeB. industrializeC. organizeD. localize55. A. introduceB. engageC. identifyD. select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。The new rules in the United Kingdom, _56_ (design) to support the nation to make healthier choices, will stop retailers (零售商) from offerin

55、g promotions such as “buy one get one free” or “3 for 2” on food and drinks high _57_ fat, salt or sugar. Besides, free refills of sugary soft drinks _58_ (ban) in the eating-out sector soon._59_ (health) promotions will also no longer be featured in key locations, such as at checkouts, store entran

56、ces and their online equivalents. Promotions often appear to help shoppers save money. However, data shows that these _60_ (deal) actually increase purchases of promoted products by almost 20%. They encourage people to buy more than they need or intended to buy in _61_ first place.“We know families

57、want _62_ (present) with healthier choices. This is _63_ we are limiting promotions and _64_ (introduce) a range of measures to make sure the health choice is the easy choice,” public health minister Jo Churchill said. “Creating the very environment _65_ helps everyone eat healthier food is importan

58、t to improving the health of the nation.第三部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是校学生会主席李华，请以学生会的名义就全球变暖问题写一封英文倡议书，并刊登在你校英文报上。内容包括:1. 全球变暖的负面影响;2. 如何从我做起减缓全球变暖。注意: 1. 词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear teachers and fellow students,_The Students Union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。Mike took the las

59、t bite of the chocolate ice cream and jumped into the car with his parents. They headed off to the Olympic sized pool for the big swim meet.When his race came up, Mike was confident. He was strong and swift and won first place, making him the fastest boy in his age group.“Congratulations! said his father. His mother gave him a hug, even though he was wet. A week later, it was time for another swim meet and Mike decided to eat the same ice cream. He thought that it was his luck ice cream and that it might help him win again.