四川省泸州市泸县第五中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.docx

1、四川省泸县第五中学2021年秋高二期中考试英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.考试结束后，只将答题卡交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案C1.

2、Where are the speakers?A. In Singapore. B. In Canada. C. In America. 2.What will the girl do with Holly?A. Wash their bikes. B. Do their homework. C. Shop for new skirts. 3.What would the man like to drink?A. Iced coffee. B. Red tea. C. Hot coffee.4.Why does the man want to move?A. To be near his of

3、fice. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a bigger house. 5.What is the man interested in?A. Education. B. Medicine. C. Technology. 第二节（共15小题，每小题15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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.When will the

4、speakers visit the national lab?A.At 10:00 am.B.At 3:00 pm.C.At 7:00 pm.7.What will the woman do on Saturday?A.Watch a game. B.Do some paperwork. C.Have a business dinner.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What are the speakers talking about?A.The mans behaviors at parties. B.Preparations for the party. C.Good table

5、manners.9.Why did the man fall into the pool?A.Because of his carelessness. B.Because of others pushing. C.Because of a trick.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues. B.Mother and son. C.Former schoolmates.11.Where will the man go on holiday?A.Canada.B.Africa.C

6、.America.12.What will the man do first?A.Contact John. B.Buy train tickets. C.Reserve a hotel room.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What does Raymond Blanc do?A.An editor. B.A TV show host. C.A restaurant owner.14.Where is Raymond Blanc from?A.Britain.B.France.C.Germany.15.What is special about the menu in the r

7、estaurants?A.It varies with seasons. B.It is mainly kid-friendly dishes. C.It shows the ingredients in the dishes.16.What was the original price of the 3 course meal?A.$15. B.$45. C.$66.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Which cost the man the most?A.The new locks and cameras. B.The animal doctor. C.The reward.18

8、.Where is the cat usually according to the man?A.At the neighbors house. B.At the grocery store. C.In the backyard.19.How does the man describe the cat?A.Smart.B.Funny.C.Expensive.20.When did man first see the cat?A.Last month. B.Last week.C.Yesterday.第二部分 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

9、，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFour employees of Haier Group, Chinas largest home appliances manufacturer, were fired for taking a nap during working hours, which caused heated discussions online. Should employees be fired for taking a nap at work? Readers share their opinions.Vivianwang(China).Why is

10、a short nap seen as such a terrible offense? I always feel extremely sleepy after lunch. After I take a nap during lunch break I feel more energetic. Instead of firing the workers dozing off, employers should address the problem and adopt a routine that works best for them.Sakura(Japan)This is the o

11、pposite of how it is in Japan, where sleeping at your workplace is often seen as a sign that youve been working hard. So people in Japan nod off whenever and wherever they can.Thunderbird(Canada)Napping at work time shall be punished. In some severe cases, repeated misconduct may lead to the end of

12、employment in some Canadian government establishments.Crystal (UK)I experienced the power of naps myself when I was writing my new book, The Way Were Working Isnt Working. I wrote at home, in the mornings, In three separate, highly focused 90-minute sessions. By the time I finished the last one, I w

13、as usually exhaustedphysically, mentally and emotionally. I ate lunch and then took a 20-to 30-minute nap. When I awoke, I felt incredibly refreshed. Where I might otherwise have dragged myself through the afternoon, I was able to focus effectively on work until 7 pm or so.Eric (USA)Years ago, Craig

14、 Yarde, founder of Yarde Metals in Bristol, CT, noticed his employees napping on the job. So when he built a new office space in 1995, he built a nap room, with couches. Fifteen years later, Yarde Metals has grown to nearly 700 employees, with $500 million in annual revenue(收入) and locations up and

15、down the east coasteach with its own dedicated napping room.21.Who is in favor of Haier Groups decision?A.Vivianwang.B.Sakura.C.Thunderbird.D.Crystal.22.In Japan, napping at work time is considered_.A.acceptableB.lazyC.embarrassingD.improper.23.How does Crystal support his view in the fifth paragrap

16、h?A.By making comparisons.B.By asking questions.C.By listing statistics.D.By telling his own experience.B.Three Boys and a DadBrad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk

17、 show on his first day off in months. “This will be like a walk in the park.” hed told his wife. “Ill look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight oclock, his three little “good kids”-Mike, Randy, and Alex - came down the stairs in their night clothes

18、 and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared on within thirty seconds, Randy began using his spoon on Alexs head as if it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat(节拍) . Mike chanted “Wheres my toast, wheres my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper

19、would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randys underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, although they were before their eyes. Someone named “No

20、t me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten oclock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the fish bowl refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating

21、 kitchen wall with his color pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared to be reading quietly in the sitting room, but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and reading would be impossible.At exactly 11:17,

22、 Brad called the daycare center(日托所).“I suddenlyhave to go into work and my wife is away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.24.When his wife left home, Brad expected_.A.go out for a walk in the parkB.watch TV talk show with his child

23、renC.enjoy his first day off the work.D.read the newspaper to his children25.Which of the following did Randy do?A.Drawing on the wall B.Eating apple jam C.Feeding the fishD.Reading in a room26.Why did Brad ask the daycare center for help?A.Because he wanted to clean his house. B.Because he suddenly

24、 had to go to his officeC.Because he found it hard to manage his boys D.Because he had to take his wife back home.27.The text is developed _.A.by spaceB.by comparisonC.by processD.by time CChildren walking in their sleep is not uncommon. 20% to 25% of children may sleepwalk at least once in their li

25、fetime. So what is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking is a disorder(紊乱) that occurs during the deepest stage of sleep resulting in walking around or performing complex behaviors. These behaviors can range from simply walking around the bedroom, to getting dressed, walking out the front door and even driving

26、. There are several causes, but the most common ones are lack of sleep, stress, and heredity(遗传). If you see your child sleepwalking, its important to quietly and calmly direct them back to bed. Interacting with the sleepwalker too much can cause more confusion and even make the event last longer, Y

27、ou dont have to awaken them or force them out of it, but can just guide them back to their bed. If it happens occasionally, there is no reason to be concerned. Its normal and many of us have sleepwalked at some point. However, if it happens more than twice a week and lasts for a few weeks, or if dan

28、gerous behaviors are occurring, further judgement may be necessary, some children have succeeded in getting outside of the home or injuring themselves during sleepwalking events, both of which can be dangerous. Sometimes sleepwalking is a time that lasts for a few months to a few years. Other times

29、it is caused by an underlying sleep disorder, so treatment could be helpful. If sleepwalking occurs more often, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor. He or she may refer you to a sleep doctor for further judgement. Sleep studies are sometimes recommended to judge the causes of sleepwalk

30、ing. These studies allow doctors to identify things like breathing or movement abnormalities. If a sleep disorder is identified, treatments to settle it may decrease your sleepwalking. In other cases, analysis of the childs sleep patterns or stress levels can help identify ways to decrease sleepwalk

31、ing. Some families have members that sleepwalk into adulthood, but most will outgrow that behavior during their teenage years. Keeping sleepwalkers safe is the most important part of the process.28.What do we know about childrens sleepwalking?A.Sleepwalking children sleep too much. B.Sleepwalking ch

32、ildren only walk around.C.Examination anxiety can cause sleepwalking. D.Few children have the sleepwalking problem.29.What should be done with sleepwalking children?A.Calming them down.B.Following them.C.Waking them up.D.Leading them to bed.30.It is unnecessary for children to see a doctor when they

33、_.A.suffer a sleep disorderB.sleepwalk now and thenC.sleepwalk every other dayD.get hurt in sleepwalking31.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A.Describe the treatment process.B.Present some common examples.C.Provide some advice for the readers.D.Introduce a new topic for discuss

34、ion.DAs Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how. In a rece

35、nt study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the in

36、formation. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it. In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to

37、 remember, and told them where to find the information on the computer. The information was in a specific computer folder(文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remembered the folder location(位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they rememb

38、er how to find it. This is called transactive memory(交互记忆). According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories ; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of informat

39、ion so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesnt mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.32.The passage begins with two questions to _.A.introduce the main topicB.show the authors attitudeC.describe how to

40、use the InternetD.explain how to store information33.What can we learn about the first experiment?A.The Sparrows team typed the information into a computer.B.The two groups remembered the information equally well.C.The first group did not try to remember the information.D.The second group did not un

41、derstand the information.34.In transactive memory, people _.A.keep the information in mindB.change the quantity of informationC.organize information like a computerD.remember how to find the information35.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrows research?A.We are using memory differe

42、ntly.B.We are becoming more intelligent.C.We have poorer memories than before.D.We need a better way to access information.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15.Is Fresh Air Really Good for You? We all grew up hearing people tell us to go out and get some fresh air.36_ Acco

43、rding to recent studies, the answer is a big YES, if the air quality in your camping area is good.37_If the air youre breathing is cleanwhich it would be if youre away from the smog of citiesthen the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors, your body will lear

44、n to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉) and your brain. Recently, people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈).38_ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at

45、green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood(情绪). Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see free branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or skyinstead. 39_ It gives us a great feelin

46、g of peace.40_While the suns rays can age and harm our skin, they also give us beneficial vitamin D. To make sure you get enough vitamin Dbut still protect your skinput on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and thats plenty of time for you

47、r skin to absorb a days worth of vitamin D.A.Fresh air cleans our lungs.B.So what are you waiting for?C.Being in nature refreshes us.D.Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.E.But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?F.Just as importantly, we tend to associat

48、e fresh air with health care.G.All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（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A 、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One day a man was traveling on a train. All of a sudden, he felt very 41 and got off at the next stat

49、ion to look for water. No sooner had he reached a(n) 42 when he heard the train whistle. He ran back but 43 the train.He waited and waited for another one to come. It was getting 44 , and he decided to spend the night at the station. The next morning he asked about the next 45 . He was told that the

50、re would not be another one until the next 46 . He decided to find a place to 47 for the night. He went to a nearby 48 to ask for a room, but they were full. 49 he reached a small house belonging to a local villager. He asked the owner of the house whether he could stay for a day. The owner readily

51、50 . That day the owner 51 him food and gave him a room and did not ask or expect anything 52 .At 7 pm that night the man heard a knock on the door. When the owner 53 the door, there was a man dressed in colorful, fancy clothing. He entered the room and 54 that the villager pay his debts immediately

52、. The man 55 that his host was in desperate need of money. The next morning he left a(n) 56 on the table in the room and left.When the villager found the envelope, he was 57 . He looked inside and found a note with his name on it. The note read, “Yesterday you 58 me when I was in need, and you asked

53、 for nothing in return. I would like to show you how 59 I am.” Much to the villagers 60 , money fell from the envelope. He smiled and sighed with relief.41.A.tiredB.hungryC.sickD.thirsty42.A.platformB.classroomC.water fountainD.information desk43.A.passedB.missedC.sawD.stopped44.A.darkB.closeC.scary

54、D.crowded45.A.rideB.stationC.trainD.timetable46.A.hourB.dayC.weekD.month47.A.stayB.waitC.prepareD.enjoy48.A.villageB.householdC.hotelD.apartment49.A.After allB.Even soC.Once againD.At last50.A.insistedB.agreedC.decidedD.obeyed51.A.sentB.sharedC.servedD.ordered52.A.in returnB.in additionC.in secretD.

55、in fact53.A.lockedB.answeredC.pointed toD.returned to54.A.commentedB.presentedC.predictedD.demanded55.A.noticedB.arguedC.realizedD.reminded56.A.envelopeB.checkC.billD.note57.A.afraidB.movedC.annoyedD.curious58.A.helpedB.savedC.impressedD.guided59.A.kindB.richC.worriedD.thankful60.A.angerB.surpriseC.

56、puzzlementD.disappointment第二节(共10小题：每小題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。 When we talk about body language, we think about communication. When we think about communication, we think about 61_(interact). So what is our body language demonstrating to others? In the past years social scientist

57、s 62_ (spend) a lot of time looking at the effects of our body language. We make assessments and inferences from body language. And according to those judgements we approve of63_ person and dislike another. So body language provides external clues that 64_ (influence) by internal thoughts and feelin

58、gs. Scientists have found that when we feel proud and powerful, we usually 65_ (straight) up to make ourselves bigger. By contrast, when we feel 66_ (power), we tend to slump (瘫倒), making ourselves smaller. It is obvious67_ our minds can influence our bodies. But is it also true that our bodies can

59、affect our minds? Scientific experiments show that if we make powerful 68_ (gesture) long enough, we may actually feel more powerful. People who remember to use positive body language are more likely 69_ (feel) positive by comparison, so some scientists suggest that we use our bodies to try power po

60、sing to help break70_ our feelings of shyness and powerlessness.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换作文，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

61、。Dear Sir ,Thank you for invite me to the summer English courses in your school .As for your choice between the two courses , I prefer the four-week course because of it will allow me more time to do traveling and make a little new friends . Of all the subject Im learning at school, I like English b

62、est. I had been learning English for eleven years but my spoken English is poorly .So I really hope to take this chance to improve them. .If possible, Id like to stay with a family for a couple of days in order that I can know some customs in England, that Im particularly interested in. I believe I

63、will have wonderful time this summer.Yours truly,Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 你校学生会定于下周五12月11日下午3:00-5:00在学校体育馆举行英文歌曲比赛, 请你代表学生会根据以下要点写一则英文通知张贴于学校的公告栏。 内容包括:1. 比赛目的: 丰富学生生活2. 比赛时间和地点3. 报名截至日期: 本周六; 报名地点: 学生会办公室4. 评奖: 6位评委; 获奖人数20人注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 不要逐句翻译, 可适当增加情节;3. 书写规范; 卷面整洁Notice_The Students UnionDecemb

64、er 3, 2020泸县第五中学2021年秋高二期中考试英语试题参考答案听力 省略21-23:CAD 24-27:CBCD 28-31:CDBC 32-35:ACDA 36-40:EAGCD 41-45:DCBAC 46-50:BACDB 51-55:CABDC 56-60:ADADB 61interaction 62.have spent; 63. one 64.are influenced; 65.straighten 66.powerless67. that 68.gestures 69.to feel 70.down短文改错Dear Sir ,Thank you for me to t

65、he summer English courses in your school .As for choice between the two courses , I prefer the four-week course because of it will allow me more time to do traveling and make a new friends . Of all the Im learning at school, I like English best. I been learning English for eleven years but my spoken

66、 English is . So I really hope to take this chance to improve. .If possible, Id like to stay with a family for a couple of days in order I can know some customs in England, that Im particularly interested in. I believe I will have wonderful time this summer.Yours truly,Li Hua书面表达Notice To enrich stu

67、dents school life, the Students Union is organizing an English singing competition on the afternoon of next Friday, December 13 at the stadium. The competition starts at 3:00 and will last 2hours. Those who like singing English songs and want to show their talents may sign up at the office of the Students Union by this Saturday. Six teachers will be invited to be judges. Whats more, according to their performances, the first 20 winners will be given awards. Everybody is welcome to be present at the competition.The Students Union December 3, 2020