甘肃省白银市靖远县第一中学高二英语下学期期中试题

甘肃省会宁县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题年级：姓名：甘肃省会宁县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）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。

AThe New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.Central ParkAs one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 42 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes and musicians, but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Green way, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children’s playground, dog run, and many other feature s.Washington Square ParkWashington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.Central Park ZooThe Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to openin New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.1.Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?A.Central Park.B.Central Park Zoo.C.Hudson River Park.D.Washington Square Park.2.What can we learn about Central Park?A.It’s the first public park built in the world.B.It is an artificial park.C.It especially attracts pedestrians and artists.D.It was the most crowded park when first built.3.When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?A.In the 1860s.B.In 1934.C.In the mid-1980s.D.In 1988.BModern technology has a strong influence on many things we do. In fact, technology is shaping almost every part of our day-to-day existence, including education. Ashok Goel is a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Every term over 300 graduate students take his class on artificial intelligence (AI). The students never meet in person. All of the classes take place online through a website.Having hundreds of students in a class means Ashok Goel has to answer thousands of questions. He has eight teaching assistants to help him. But even that is not enough to give all the students the help they need. So, in January, he decided to try an experiment. At the start of the spring 2016 semester, he added a new member to his teaching team: Jill Watson. She was able to answer questions faster than most other teaching assistants. And she was available 24 hours a day. It was only at the end of th e semester that Goel’s students learned Watson’s secret: she wasnot a real person. Jill Watson is an AI computer program. Goel said only two students came close to predicting Watson’s true identity. He was worried about telling his students because he thought they would not like being part of the experiment. But once they learned Watson’s identity, they became very excited. “Then, you know what happened? They not only asked that question about Jill, ‘Is she an AI?’ Once the identity of Jill was revealed th ey also asked if I was an AI.”Goel now uses Watson in two other classes, but still does not tell his students which of his teaching assistants is a computer program. He hopes this technology will make it easier for teachers to create their own programs to use in and outside the classroom.4.How does Goel give his students help?A.Through the Internet.B.By writing to them.C.By face-to-face teaching.D.Through books.5.Why did Goel decide to try an experiment?A.Because some questions were difficult to answer.B.Because it was hard to satisfy students’ need.C.Because it was too tired to answer those questions.D.Because he wanted to improve students’ self-study ability.6.What’s the students’ response to Jill Watson?A.Surprised.B.Indifferent.C.Excited.D.Shocked.7.What’s the best title for the passage?A.Technology Makes Education EasierB.Ashok Goel, a Professor Shaping EducationC.Jill Watson: an Excellent Teaching AssistantD.The Internet Has a Strong Impact on Our LifeCWe humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hours—about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day—at our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions.Is all this staring bad for us? It might be, mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientif ic evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue light-blocking glasses are so popular. So do the glasses work?“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but there’s no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr Rahul Khurana, clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists, told Business Insider.Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn’t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳). More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems, isn’t the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So if eyestrain is the real issue, blue light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.8.What do we know about blue light?A.It has the shortest wavelength.B.It is a kind of nuclear radiation.C.It consumes a great deal of energy.D.It may come from electronic devices.9.What causes the popularity of blue light-blocking glasses?A.Evidence of their benefits to eyes.B.Widespread use of smart devices.C.Belief in blue light’s harmful effect.D.Scientific understanding of blue light.10.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Rubbing eyes makes people strained.B.Eye problems are not easy to deal with.C.Blue light may connect with tired eyes.D.Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.11.According to the passage,wearing blue light-blocking glasses may be .A.tiringB.harmfulelessD.beneficialDScientists are urging that deep sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily. They warn in a report that it can cause severe and damaging effects on Pacific Ocean areas.The recently-released report examined more than 250 published studies on deep Sea mining. The research was examined by the Deep Sea Mining Campaign——a collection of not-for profit organizations. The report centers on mining activities related to small metallic particles(颗粒; 微粒), called nodules, found on the seabed. The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand for these metals has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations. The metals are commonly used in battery manufacturing(制造) and other technology products.However, the scientists warn that mining for these nodules will cause irreversible（无法复原的）damage to an ocean already under pressure. The operations will affect areas across the South Pacific, including the nations of Kiribati, the Cook Islands, Nauru, Tonga and Papua New Guinea.The report notes that a moratorium is the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surrounding deep-sea mining can be met. The scientists are calling for additional study to fully understand the environmental, social and economic risks.Andrew Chin is the report’s lead researcher. He says in a statement that nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years. He adds that the operations can put people at risk who depend on the ocean and its continued health.。

甘肃省兰州第一中学20212021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）英语说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分。

考试时刻100分钟。

答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。

第I卷选择题（共60分）第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AShanghai Disneyland ParkTickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park will be on sale from March 28, 2021. Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling400-180-0000 or 86-21-31580000.Shanghai Disneyland Park, located in Chuansha New Town of Pudong New Area,is officially confirmed to open on June 16th, 2021. As the sixth in the world and the second in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks.It has the tallest theme Castle – magical Storybook Castle, the first garden-designed zone, and the first pirate-themed garden. It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Gardens of Imagination. Visitors can also enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King. Mickey's Storybook Express cruises through the six parks during the day. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time.Admission FeeNote:Children below 3.3 feet (1 meter) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.Children between 3.3 and 4.6 feet ( 1 - 1.4 meters) and seniors above 65 years old can enjoy a 25% discount.1. When will Shanghai Disneyland Park open officially?A. On June 16th, 2021.B. On March 28th, 2021.C. On June 30th, 2021.D. On March 29th, 2021.2. What can we know about Shanghai Disneyland Park?A. You can book your tickets on all websites.B. It has the 2nd tallest theme Castle in China.C. You can enjoy classical films like Tarzan.D. It creates something different from the others.3. If the Browns with their son (4 feet) want to visit the park on Oct.1 and 2 , how much should they pay?A. About CNY 2500B. About CNY 2600C. About CNY 2700D. About CNY 3000【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B【解析】本文对上海迪士尼乐园的园区设施和门票价格进行了介绍。

【关键字】学期甘肃省兰州一中高二英语下学期期中试题新人教版说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分100分，考试时间100分钟。

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一．单项选择（每题1分，共15分）1. Everything comes with _____ price; there is no such ____ thing as a free lunch in the world.A. a; aB. the ; /C. the ; aD. a ; /2. Their loving ____ was discovered by their parents.A. businessB. affairsC. eventsD. incidents3. You have worked so hard---you’re____ to pass the exam.A. boundB. addictedC. accustomedD. devoted4. The owner of the shop asked his assistant to ____ the pears that can be thrown away.A. work outB. make outC. sort outD. figure out5. Nobody but doctors or nurses and those____ by Dr.Hu ____ t o enter the patient’s room.A. invited; is allowedB. are invited; are allowedC. being invited; allowedD. invited; are allowed6. It was the training ____ he had as a young man ____ made him such a good engineer.A. what; thatB. which; thatC. that; whichD. that; what7. As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only ____.A. occasionallyB. anxiouslyC. practicallyD. urgently8. All flights ____ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.A. had been canceledB. have been canceledC. having been canceledD. being canceled9. —Don’t worry, Mum. The doctor said it was only the flu.—____! I’ll tell Dad there’s nothing serious.A. What a reliefB. CongratulationsC. How surprisingD. I’m so sorry10. —Thank God you’re safe!— I stepped back, just ____ to avoid the racing car.A. in timeB. in caseC. in needD. in vain11. ___ with vario us research projects, that scientist can’t even find time to visit his parents.A. OccupyingB. OccupiedC. To be occupiedD. To occupy12. Without the ____ of my friends, how could my company have lived through the hard times.A. admirationB. assistanceC. admissionD. achievement13. Wind power is an ancient source of energy ____we may return in the near future.A. on whichB. by whichC. to whichD. from which14. It suddenly occurred to Anne that money couldn’t ____ a ll that Bob had suffered in the past five years.A. make up forB. look up toC. put up withD. fit in with15. But for the fact that ____ also affected by the global economic crisis, we ____ fewer unemployed workers now.A. is; would haveB. were; would haveC. was; would have hadD. is; would have had二．完形填空（每题1分，共20分）All 34 of my students I taught at Saint Mary’s School in Morris，Minnesota were dear to me，but Mark was one in a million. His happy-to-be-alive attitude made even his occasional naughtiness_16_.Mark 17consantly in class. I had to remind him again and again that talking without permission was18 What 19 me so much，though，was his sincere response every time I had to_20_him for misbehaving, “Thank you for correcting me，Madam！” I didn’t know what to make of it at first，but before long I became_21_hearing it many times a day.One morning my_22_was growing thin when Mark talked once too often.I_23_Mark. “If you say one more word，I am going to tape your mouth shut！”It wasn’t ten seconds later_24_Chuck blurted out，“Mark is talking again.” I hadn’t asked any of the students to help me_25_Mark，but since I had stated the_26_in front of the class，I had to act on it.Taking out a roll of masking tape from the drawer of my desk，I_27_to Mark’s desk，_28_two pieces of tape and made a big X with them over his_29_.I then returned to the_30_of the room. As I glanced at Mark to see how he was doing，he winked at me naughtily. That he did so funnily！I started_31_.The entire class_32_as I walked back to Mark’s desk，_33_the tape，and shrugged my shoulders. His first_34_were，“Thank you for correcting me, Madam！”Several years passed until one cold rainy day when my father_35_the news to me that Mark was killed in Vietnam war，I broke down and cried in my heart，“Mark, I would give all the masking tape in the world if only you could talk to me！”16．A. attractive B．delightful C．striking D. annoying17．A. talked B．argue C．quarreled D. disrupted18． A. troublesome B．shameful C．irresponsible D. unacceptable19． A. annoyed B．impressed C．puzzled D．delighted20． A. punish B．blame C．correct D．scold21． A. accustomed to B．unbearable of C．fond of D. curious about 22． A. body B．patience C．confidence D．spirit23． A. warned B．advised C．asked D．frightened24． A. then B．when C．after D．until25． A. criticize B．report C．watch D．inform26． A. opinion B．view C．punishment D．evidence27． A. threw B．flew C．walked D．pointed28． A. tore off B．put up C．cut into D．took out29． A. face B．mouth C．hand D．head30． A. back B．center C．front D．entrance31． A. screaming B．laughing C．complaining D．criticizing32． A. cheered B．protested C．froze D．disturbed33． A. stuck B．fastened C．recovered D．removed34． A. expectations B．actions C．movements D．words35． A. indicated B．broke C．presented D．unfolded三. 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）AChange Has Come to AmericaNovember, 04, 2008, Barack ObamaHello, Chicago.If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen.A little bit earlier this evening, I received an extraordinarily gracious call from Sen. McCain. Sen. McCain fought long and hard in this campaign. And he's fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine. We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader.I congratulate him; I congratulate Gov. Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart, and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on the train home to Delaware, the vice president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.And I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last 16 years the rock of our family, the love of my life, the nation's next first lady Michelle Obama.Sasha and Malia I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the new White House.To my sister Maya, my sister Alma, all my other brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all the support that you've given me. I am grateful to them.And to my campaign manager, David Plouffe, the unsung hero of this campaign, who built the best -- the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America.To my chief strategist David Axelrod who's been a partner with me every step of the way.To the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done. But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to. It belongs to you. It belongs to you.36. Why did Sen. McCain make a phone call to the writer?A. To inform the writer of something important.B. To share his happiness with the writer.C. To congratulate the writer on his success.D. To give him some good ideas on making a successful speech..37. If Sen. McCain won the election, What would Palin do?A. She would be a governor.B. She would be the vice president-elect of the United States.C She would be the nation's next first lady.D. She would be the campaign manager of Sen. McCain’s.38 .How many people did the writer thank in his speech?A.5B.6 C7 D.839. What did the writer imply by saying “I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to?”A. He is a failure rather than a success.B. He still doesn’t know who this victory truly belongs to.C. He thinks highly of his supporters.D. He considers his success as people’s victory.BIt’s a Friday night. Your girl friends are out at a bar and your boyfriend is playing soccer with his mates. Two text messages later, you’re eating pizza and watching action movies with three guy friends. Perfect.“Guy friends” have the potential to enrich your life in ways that female friends and boyfriends just c an’t. For starters, they provide an insider’s perspective on how men think, feel and behave. When dealing with male relatives, coworkers and even boyfriends, another man’s point of view can be incredibly useful. Three hours spent analyzing a situation in a café with your girlfriends can’t compete with a quick chat to a guy friend.Many women find that time spent with male friends can be a liberating and somewhat refreshing break from spending time with the girls. Without the judgmental gaze of other females, there is less pressure to dress up and compete for attention. Traditionally, girl-guy friendships are seen as hard to maintain. Most relationships between males and females that we come across in our day-to-day lives, whether in movies or books, are romantic by nature. These cultural images make girl-guy friendships seem impossible.Yet in reality, as gender roles loosen and equality becomes a norm in the workplace, it has become much more common for platonic friendships to blossom.“The belief that men and women can’t be friends comes from another era in which women were at home and men were in the workplace, and the only way they could get together was for romance,” explains psychologist Linda Sapadin to Psychology Today magazine. “Now they work together and share sports interests and socialize together.”“My boyfriend has met all of my guy friends so he’s quite accepting of me hanging out with them,” says Nellie. “Because we’ve been dating so long, there’s a level of trust where he knows I will make the right decision when choosing who to be friends with.“He understands that the kind of time that I spend differs between guys and girls. When I’m out with the girls, we’re gossiping or talking about clothes but when I’m spending time with the guys, it’s dif ferent. I think their carefree and ‘whatever goes’ attitude can sometimes be exactly what I need.”40. What is the best title of the passage?A. Platonic friendship can be fun and liberating.B. Platonic friendship can take the place of boy-or-girl friendship.C. Man friendship is far more exciting than woman friendship.D. Both man friendship and woman friendship are necessary for girls.41. In writer’s opinion, girl-guy friendships_________A. are hard to maintain in modern society.B. are impossible for most boys and girls.C. are quite reasonable and thought highly of by most people.D. are quite interesting and accepted by more and more and more girls.42. Why did people think men and women can’t be friends in the past?A. Because men were at home and women were in the workplace.B. Because both men and women are too shy to make friends.C. Because they were hard to keep in touch and only by marrying can they stay in touch with each other.D. Because women were at home and men were in the workplace, and the only way they could get together was for friendship.43. According to what Nellie said, _______A. Her boyfriend enjoys she and her guy friend stay together.B. When I’m out with the boys, we’re not gossiping or talking about clothes.C. Sometimes what my guy friends give is just what I need.D. My boyfriend trusts me so he accepts my decision.CThe hottest show this summer---"the Voice" just finished on Sunday at the Shanghai Stadium. But the show that had a good start didn’t end to everyone’s satisfaction. The two and a half hour show dragged on for more than four hours because of the huge amount of advertising, which the audience and residents living nearby could hardly bear.This summer, something hotter than the weather came to Shanghai. That is the Voice of China. The show soon became a cash cow for the organizer as the advertisement prices reached 1.16 million yuan for 15 seconds. And the show has earned more than 100 million yuan up to now in ad income only,But the organizers’ bliss was audiences’melancholy.In the final live show on Sunday, about 14 rounds of advertisements were aired, each of which came at a crucial result-announcing moment.Frequently interrupted by advertisements, some live audience members complained that the show wasn’t worth its ticket prices of 180 to 1680 yuan.The planned two and a half hour show went two hours overtime because of the advertising. This annoyed audience members, and touched the nerves of residents living near the site.Someone called the police, and the show is now facing punishment for going over-time and disturbing residents late at night.44. Why didn’t “the Voice” make audience satisfied?A. Because it had a good start but it failed to attract audience’ attention in the end.B. Because it had a good start but it failed to make audience satisfied.C. Because it increased by one and a half hour and audience could bear it.D. Because it was full of so many advisements that audience can’t tolerate it.45. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The show lasted for over four hours.B. The show has earned more than 100 million yuan up to now totally.C. The show wasn’t worth its ticket prices because of many advertisements.D. Someone called the police because he can’t bear th e noises late at night.46. What does the underlined word “melancholy”in the third paragraph mean?A. enthusiasmB. crazinessC. sorrowD. romance47. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. The Voice of China---the most popular TV show of last summer.B. The Voice of China---hard to say I love you.C. The Voice of China---I want you.D. The Voice of China---the noises of China.DIn a few states where racial prejudice is serious, violence has so come to be taken for granted as a means of solving differences, that it is not even questioned. There are states where the white man imposes his rule by force; there are states where the black man protests by setting fire to cities and by looting and pillaging. Important people on both sides, who would in other respects appear to be reasonable men, get up and calmly argue in favor of violence – as if it were a legitimate solution, like any other. What is really frightening, what really fills you with despair, is the realization that when it comes to the crunch, we have made no actual progress at all. We may wear collars and ties instead of war-paint, but our instincts remain basically unchanged. The whole of the recorded history of the human race, that tedious documentation of violence, has taught us absolutely nothing. We have still not learnt that violence never solves a problem but makes it more serious. The sheer horror, the bloodshed, the suffering mean nothing. No solution ever comesto light the morning after when we dismally contemplate the smoking ruins and wonder what hit us.The truly reasonable men who know where the solutions lie are finding it harder and harder to get a hearing. They are despised, mistrusted and even persecuted by their own kind because they advocate such apparently outrageous things as law enforcement. If half the energy that goes into violent acts were put to good use, if our efforts were directed at cleaning up the shabby houses at improving living-standards and providing education and employment for all, we would have gone a long way to arriving at a solution. Our strength is weakened by having to mop up the mess that violence leaves in its wake. In a well-directed effort, it would not be impossible to fulfill the ideals of a stable social programme. The benefits that can be derived from constructive solutions are everywhere apparent in the world around us. Genuine and lasting solutions are always possible, providing we work within the framework of the law.Before we can even begin to reflect on peaceful co-existence between the races, we must appreciate each other's problems. And to do this, we must learn about them: it is a simple exercise in communication, in exchanging information. "Talk, talk, talk," the advocates of violence say, "all you ever do is talk, and we are none the wiser." It's rather like the story of the famous lawyer who carefully explained his case to the judge. After listening to a lengthy argument the judge complained that after all this talk, he was none the wiser. "Possible, my lord," the lawyer replied, "none the wiser, but surely far better informed." Knowledge is the necessary prerequisite to wisdom: the knowledge that violence creates the evils it pretends to solve.48. What is the best title for this passage?A. Advocating Violence.B. Violence Can Do Nothing to Reduce Race Prejudice.C. Important People on Both Sides See Violence As a Legitimate Solution.D. The Instincts of Human Race Are Thirsty for Violence.49. Recorded history has taught usA. violence never solves anything.B. nothing.C. the bloodshed means nothing.D. everything.50. According the author the best way to solve race prejudice isA. law enforcement.B. knowledge.C. nonviolence.D. Mopping up the violent mess.四. 七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）(51) ____You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how. Plan your time carefully.When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying.(52)____ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. (53)____ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says. Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. (54)_____ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.(55)____ You will probably discover them after you have tried these.A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.E. Maybe you are an average student.F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.G. This will help you understand the next class.五. 短文改错(共10处错误，每处1分，共10分)文中共有10处语言错误。

2016-2017学年度高二级第二学期期中考试英语试卷总分为 120分，时间 100分钟第一局部.阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕阅读下面的文章，从每题后面所给的四个选项中选出正确的一项。

ASchool Policy◆Fighting, saying bad words and all other bad behaviors will not be allowed.◆Do not throw rocks, snowballs, sticks, wast e paper or dirt on the school grounds.◆Rollerblading (直排轮滑) is not allowed at school.◆Contact through a note or a phone call must be made to the school if you are absent from school.◆Parents and visitors are required to check in at the office when enter ing the school. Lunchroom Guide◆Students should use quiet voices in the lunchroom.◆Students should go through the lunch line in a quiet and orderly manner.◆Students should clean up their eating area before leaving the lunchroom.Meal PricesLunch: $1.5 daily Weekly Lunch Ticket: $7.50Breakfast: $0.80 Weekly Breakfast Ticket: $4.00Extra meal: $0.45 Adult Lunch: $2.501. The passage is mainly written for ___________.A. parentsB. studentsC. visitorsD. workers2. On Monday student Li Mei has breakfast and lunch at school, she pays________.A. $0.80B. $1.50C. $2.30D. $3.003. Which of the following is wrong according to the passage?A. You can’t fight or say any bad words at school.B. Your parents should check in when they come to school.C. You should wait in line when you have lunch at school.D. You can leave the lunchroom doing nothing after your meal.BAny time we have to wait,many of us get nervous.Our minds are filled with all kinds of what-ifs.What if the results were bad? What if I failed the final? We try to focus on our work, but the bad thoughts surround us like a pack of wolves.We try to relax, but we just feel too anxious.Many circumstances in our lives come with a waiting period, which can trigger our anxiety. We probably know that worry isnt very helpful and that it only hurts our health. But we also probably can’t stop. Below are the suggestions for reducing worry while we wait.Take deep breaths. Sit in a comfortable position with eyes closed. Breathe in, count to five, and then breathe out slowly. Repeat as often as you need. Remember that our breath is available to us at any time. Even one deep breath can help.Recite〔背诵〕helpful words. Come up with words of encouragement that you can tell yourself. For example, “I am strong and brave and can get through this.〞“ I believe myself and my abilities.〞“I am deserving.〞Lead a mindful life. Staying present focused is the key to managing anxiety. One strategy is to give tasks your full attention. For example, if you are doing the dishes, notice how your hands feel touching the sponge〔海绵〕, notice the smell of the soap, focus on the sound the water makes as it hits each dish, etc.4. The underlined word “trigger〞in para.2 can be replaced by“_____〞.A. share.B. ease.C. cause.D. settle.5. What preparation should we make before taking deep breaths?A. Being seated at ease with eyes shut.B. Putting the hand on the heart.C. Counting numbers from one to five.D. Breathing out several times to relax.6. The author suggests saying some words like “I am deserving〞 to_____.A. share anxiety with others.B. gather our strength.C. make us energetic.D. inspire ourselves.7. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?A. Keeping yourself with daily life.B. Doing as much washing as possible.C. Putting your heart into what you do.D. Doing everything with interest.CMiddle Island, off the coast of southern Victoria, Australia, is home to the world’s smallest penguins—fairy penguins. There used to be hundreds of them on Middle Island before foxes got to them. “We went from a point where we had around 800 penguins down to where we could only find four.〞says Peter Abbott from the Penguin Preservation Project. “Once 360 birds were killed over about two nights.〞That particular incident happened in 2005, but the problem had been building up for several years. Middle Island, where no people live, is separated from the mainland by a stretch of water measuring no more than 20 or 30m deep. At low tide, and when sand builds up in the narrow channel, foxes can cross from the mainland barely getting their paws 〔爪子〕wet.A chicken farmer suggested sending his Maremma dogs to the Island. The first dog which was sent to Middle Island is called Oddball. The dogs operate in the penguins’ breeding〔繁殖〕season, from October to March, spending five or six days a week on the island. Even when the dogs are not there, the smell they left is enough to keep foxes away. The fairy penguin population has gone back up to almost 200.The project has been such a success that a movie called Oddball has been made about it. It has increased tourism, and in the summer months people can visit the island on a “Meet the Maremma Tour.〞Many locals appeared as characters in the film. “My character was played by an American actor,〞says Peter Abbott.“ I tell people it’s because they couldn’t find an Australian as good-looking as me.〞8. What happened to the fairy penguins after foxes appeared on Middle Island?A. They were frightened away from the island.B. They almost became extinct.C. They stopped breeding in breeding seasons.D. They daren’t go out at night.9. How did the foxes reach Middle Island?A. By walking directly from the mainland.B. By following the tracks left by people.C. By swimming across the stretch of water.D. By building up sand in the stretch of water.10. Why were Maremma dogs sent to the island?A. To kill more foxes.B. To guard the islanders.C. To leave their smell there.D. To protect the fairy penguins.11. What made Middle Island famous?A. The movie Oddball.B. The fairy penguins.C. Maremma dogs.D. Meet the Maremma tour.DNowadays it’s believed that the largest contributors to air polluti on are gasoline vehicles. They not only give off harmful gases but also dangerous and heavy metal particles 〔微粒〕that can result in environmental dangers. We can’t stop using vehicles and thus stop air pollution right away. However, at least we can look for better replacements so that air pollution can be reduced. According to studies, hydrogen 〔氢〕cars prove to be a better replacement for traditional cars.A hydrogen car is a vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel for its engine to work. There are two types of hydrogen cars. The first one is to use hydrogen as a fuel, and the second one is to use hydrogen fuel cells〔电池〕 to provide power for the car. Hydrogen and oxygen react chemically with each other to produce electricity, thus starting the car.There are many advantages of hydrogen cars. For example, hydrogen is available in plenty. Therefore, you needn’t worry about a lack of hydrogen. More importantly, no harmful gases are released as by-products .The only by-products are water and a little amount of heat so air pollution is prevented up to a large extent.However, there are also some problems with hydrogen cars. For instance, in case of damage, the cost of repairing and replacing fuel cells is high. Worse still, hydrogen is a material which can burn easily, so it can result in a huge explosion of the car.The concept of hydrogen cars is relatively new for most people. Research is still in progress to reduce disadvantages and increase advantages. Therefore, hydrogen cars are expected to contribute their bit towards making this planet better and healthier!12. The main purpose of the passage is to tell readers_____________.A. to stop air pollution right away.B. the reasons for air pollution.C. the weaknesses and strengths of hydrogen cars.D. a new type of cars.13. Which isn’t the by-product made by gasoline cars?A. Harmful gases.B. Hydrogen.C. Heavy mental particles.D. Carbon monoxide.14. The author may disagree.A. There is no chance that we quit using cars.B. Hydrogen cars produce water and a little amount heat as by-products,thus reducing air pollution.C. Hydrogen can be used as fuel for the engine of traditional cars.D. Hydrogen is easy to burn.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Hydrogen cars have been put into use.B. Hydrogen cars have a long way to go.C. Hydrogen cars made contributions to making this planet better andhealthier.D. The concept of hydrogen cars is relatively new for most people.第二节〔共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为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优选项。

2017-2018学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语期中试卷一．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）AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:Visit art museums.They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.1. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visitA. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum2. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.3. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids' science work.D. Reading science books.4. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.BHoney from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper - a little bird called a honey guide.The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax in the beehives (蜂房). The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees' nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.5. Why is it difficult to find a wild bees' nest?A. It's small in size.B. It's hidden in trees.C. It's covered with wax.D. It's hard to recognize.6. What do the words "the follower" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. A bee.B. A bird.C. A honey seeker.D. A beekeeper.7. The honey guide is special in the way .A. it gets its foodB. it goes to churchC. it sings in the forestD. it reaches into bees' nests8. What can be the best title for the text?A. Wild BeesB. Wax and HoneyC. Beekeeping in AfricaD. Honey-Lover's HelperCAbout twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio（影棚）to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our "act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path.Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera waswheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in "snow". Two more fans were turned on, and a "strong wind" blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.The next scene was a complete contrast(对比).The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen. An actor and actress stood in front of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water's edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees, sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film ”Stars”!9. Who is the author?A. A cameraman.B. A film director.C. A crowd-scene actorD. A workman for scene setting10. What made the author feel cold?A. The heavy snowfall.B. The man-made scene.C. The low temperature.D. The film being shown.11. What would happen in the "three minutes" mentioned, in the last paragraph?A. A new scene would be filmed.B. More stars would act in the film.C. The author would leave the studio.D. The next scene would be prepared.DGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule. that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overleatning explains why crammingJ(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on theexamination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.12.What‘the main idea of Paragraph 1A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.“D. Stories for children are easy to remember.13. The author explains the law of overlearning byA. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. making a comparisonD. using examples14. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables isA. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies15.What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It's helpful only in a limited way.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It increases students' learning interest.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。

2016-2017学年甘肃省白银市会宁一中高二（下）期中英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项．1．（8分）Arriving in Sydney on his own from India，my husband，Rashid，stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our chidren．During the first week of his stay，he went out one day to do some shopping．He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone．He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers，including his passport．He reported the case to the police and then sat there，lost and lonely in a strange city，thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paerwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one．Late in the evening，the phone rang．It was a stranger．He was trying to pronounce my husband's name and was asking him a lot of questions．Then he saidthey had found a pile of papers in their trash can（垃圾桶）that had been left out on the footpath．My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents．Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers．Her parents had carefully sorted them out，although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents．At last they had seen a halfwritten letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend．That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people．We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way．1．What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney？A．Take a vacation．B．Go shopping．C．Find a house．D．Join his family．2．The girl's parents got Rashid's phone number from．A．a stranger in SydneyB．a friend of his familyC．a Sydney policemanD．a letter in his papers3．What does the underlined word"restored"in the last paragraph mean？A．Gave back．B．Showed．C．Sent out．D．Delivered．4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text？A．In Search of New Friends．B．From India to Australia．C．Living in a New Country．D．Trning Trash to Treasure．5．（8分）Since the first Earth Day in 1970，Americans have gotten a lot"greener"toward the evironment．"We didn't know at that time that there even was an environment，let alone that there was a problem with it，"says Bruce Anderson，president of Earth Day USA．But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement．Business people，political leaders，university professors，and especially millions of grassroots Americans are taking part in the movement．"The understanding has increased many，many times，"says Gaylord Nelson，the former goveror from Wisconsin，who thought up the first Earth Day．According to US government reports，emissions（排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons．The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9．Although seriousproblems still remain and need to be dealt with，the world is a safer and healthier place．A kind of"green thinking"has become part of practices．Great improvement has been achieved．In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs；today in 1995 there are about 6，600．Advanced lights，motors，and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution．Twentyfive years ago，there were hardly any education programs for environment．Today，it's hard to find a public school，university，or law school that does not have such a kind of program．"Until we do that，nothing else will change!"says Bruce Anderson．5．According to Anderson，before 1970，Americans had little idea about．A．the importance of EarthDayB．the social movementC．recycling techniquesD．environmental problems6．Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from？A．University professors．B．The grassroots level．C．The business circle．D．Government officials．7．What have Americans achieved in enironmental protection？A．They have reduced pollution through effective measures．B．They have cut car emissions to the lowest．C．They have settled their environmental problems．D．They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities．8．What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph？A．CO reduction．B．Education．C．Planning．D．Green living．9．（6分）One of the latest trends（趋势）in American childcare is Chinese au pairs．Au Pair in Stamford，Conn．，for example，has got increasing numbers of requests for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4，000 since 2004．And that's true all across the country．"I thought it would be very useul for him to learn Chinese at an early age，"Joseph Stocke，the managing director of a company，says of his2yearold son．"I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future．"After only six months of being cared for by a 25 year old woman from China，the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions，his dad says．Li Drake，a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband，had another reason for looking for an au pair from China：She didn't want her children to miss out on their roots．"Because I am Chinese，myhusband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to（接触）the language and culture，"she says．"Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom．"says Suzanne Flynn，a professor in language education of children．"But parents ust understand that just one year with an au pair is unlikely to produce wonders．Complete mastery demand continued learning until the age of 10or 12．" The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese．It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years．9．What does the term"au pair"in the text mean？A．A young foreign woman taking care of children．B．A mother raising her children on her own．C．A child learning a foreign language at home．D．A professor in language education of children．10．Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them．A．to learn about the Chinese cultureB．to live in China some dayC．to speak the language at homeD．to catch up with other children11．What can we infer from the text？A．Children can learn a foreign language well in six months．B．Learning Chinese is becoming popular in America．C．Educated women do better in looking after children．D．Chinese au pairs need to improve their English skills．12．（8分）Metro Pocket GuideMetrorail（地铁）Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out．Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer．Farecard machines are in every station．Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change．Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass．Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations．Use it after 9：30 a．m．until closing on weekdays，and all day on weekends and holidays．Hours of serviceOpen：5 a．m．Mon．Fri.7 a．m．Sat．Sun．Close：midnight Sun．Thurs.3 a．m．Fri．Sat．nightsLast train times vary．To avoid missing the last train，please check the last train times posted in stations．MetrobusWhen paying with exact change，the fare is﹩1.35．When paying with a SmarTrip®card，the fare is﹩1.25．Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regularfare．On Metrorail and Metrobus，use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip®card．For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards，SmarTrip®cards and passes，please visit MetroOpensDoors．com or call 2026377000 and 2026378000．Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100．Travel tips（提示）•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods﹣before 9：30 a．m．and between 4 and 6 p．m．•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost & Found at 2029621195．12．What should you know about farecard machines？A．They make change for no more than $5．B．They start selling tickets at 9：30 a．m．C．They are connected to change machines．D．They offer special service to the elderly．13．At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday？A．At 7 p．m．B．At midnightC．At 3 a．m．D．At 5 a．m．14．What is good about a SmarTrip®card？A．It is sold on the Internet．B．It is convenient for old people．C．It saves money for its users．D．It can be bought at any time．15．Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro？A.2026378000B.2029621195C.2029621100D.2026377000．第二节（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项．16．（10分）Everyone knows that fish is good for health．（16）But it seems that many people don't cook fish at home．Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year，but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home．Buying，storing，and cooking fish isn't difficult．（17）This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way．（18）Fresh fish should smell sweet：you should feel that you're standing t the ocean's edge．Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn't fresh．（19）When you have bought a fish and arrive home，you'd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don't cook it immediately，but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two．Frozen fish isn't as tasty as the fresh one．There ar many common methods used to cook fish．（20）First，clean it and season it with your choice of spices（调料）．Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound．（A larger one will take more time．）Then，it's ready to serve．A．The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease．B．Do not buy it．C．The easiest is to steam it．D．This is how you can do it．E．It just requires a little knowledge．F．The fish will go bad within hours．G．When buying fish，you should first smell it．第二部分英语知识运用（共两节）第一节完形填空（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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．21．（30分）To celebrate the end of our exams，my friends and I went to a fast foodrestaurant．We （21）hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter．When our （22）came，I started walking towards an empty table．By bad luck，my purse strap（带子）got（23）on a chair and the tray（托盘）that I was holding slipped（24）my hands and went flying in the air．The tray，and its contents （25）on a man who was just about to （26） a bite of his sandwich．I stared，greatly （27），as the drinks soaked（浸湿）his white shirt．Then I （28）my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of （29）．Instead，he said，"It's OK"to（30）me before he disappeared into washroom．Still shaky and unsure （31）to do next，my friends and I went to a table and sat there，trying our best to look （32）．A moment later，the man came out of the washroom and （33）our table．My heart almost stopped （34）．I tought he was going to ask for my father's （35）and call him．To my surprise，he merely smiled at us，handed us some cash and said，"（36）yourself new hamburgers．"He then walked（37）without even finishing his food．He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse，（38）he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still （39）in this world．I'll never（40）his actions．21．A．demanded B．ordered C．made D．arranged 22．A．menu B．food C．turn D．bill23．A．tied B．fixed C．caught D．cut24．A．out B．by C．in D．from 25．A．hung B．knocked C．fell D．stood 26．A．chew B．tae C．taste D．swallow 27．A．annoyed B．discouraged C．disappointed D．shocked 28．A．closed B．rolled C．rubbed D．narrowed29．A．sorrow B．bitterness C．anxiety D．anger 30．A．praise B．satisfy C．comfort D．encourage 31．A．which B．how C．who D．what 32．A．modest B．mild C．honest D．calm 33．A．laid B．pushed C．approached D．drew 34．A．trembling B．beating C．breaking D．sinking 35．A．job B．help C．position D．number 36．A．Cook B．Prepare C．Buy D．Find 37．A．away B．on C．around D．up38．A．but B．so C．since D．although 39．A．brightness B．kindness C．happiness D．politeness 40．A．ignore B．forget C．refuse D．oppose第二节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．41．（15分）If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work，you should take a step back and identify （识别）those of （41）（great）and less importance．Then，handle the most important tasks first so you'll feel a real sense of （42）（achieve）．Leaving the less important things until tomorrow （43）（be）often acceptable．Most of us are more focused（44）our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day．So，get an early start and try to be as productive（45）possible before lunch．This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished．Recent（46）（study）show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks （47）（regular）．Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for （48）while，exercising，or doing something you enjoy．If yu find something you love doing outside of the office，you'll be less likely（49）（bring）your work home．It could be anything﹣gardening，cooking，music，sports ﹣but whatever it is，（50）（make）sure it's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about．第三部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（每题1分，满分10分）51．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．错误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．Today we had a chemistry test．I found the test difficulty，but I tried hardly to do it．Suddenly Mary，my best friend，asking me to let her to copy my answers．After think for some time，I let her copy my answers．But after the test，all of us were called to the teacher's office．The teacher was angry because we had same answers in the tests．We were warned not to cheat again so she would need to see our parents．I was very upset．I didn't cheat．I was just helping a friend．Why does she punish me？第二节书面表达（满分25分）61．（25分）假如你是李华．你看到美国留学生Sharon 在网上发贴，希望有人能帮助她提高普通话（Mandarin）水平，她可以教英语作为回报．请根据以下提示用英语给她写一封电子邮件．1．表达给她提供帮助的意愿；2．说明你能胜任辅导的理由；3．给出讲好普通话的两点建议；4．提出你学习英语的具体需求．注意：1．词数100左右，开头语已为你写好；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称；Hi Sharon，This is Li Hua．I learned from your post that you want to improve your Mandarin．．2016-2017学年甘肃省白银市会宁一中高二（下）期中英语试卷参考答案与试题解析第一部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项．1．（8分）Arriving in Sydney on his own from India，my husband，Rashid，stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our chidren．During the first week of his stay，he went out one day to do some shopping．He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone．He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers，including his passport．He reported the case to the police and then sat there，lost and lonely in a strange city，thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paerwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one．Late in the evening，the phone rang．It was a stranger．He was trying to pronounce my husband's name and was asking him a lot of questions．Then he saidthey had found a pile of papers in their trash can（垃圾桶）that had been left out on the footpath．My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents．Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers．Her parents had carefully sorted them out，although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents．At last they had seen a halfwritten letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend．That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people．We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way．1．What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney？CA．Take a vacation．B．Go shopping．C．Find a house．D．Join his family．2．The girl's parents got Rashid's phone number from D．A．a stranger in SydneyB．a friend of his familyC．a Sydney policemanD．a letter in his papers3．What does the underlined word"restored"in the last paragraph mean？A A．Gave back．B．Showed．C．Sent out．D．Delivered．4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text？DA．In Search of New Friends．B．From India to Australia．C．Living in a New Country．D．Trning Trash to Treasure．【分析】本文属于记叙文题材．在文中作者讲述了她们一家经历的一件事情．作者的丈夫不慎丢失了文件包，正当着急的时候，有人打电话给送了回来，原来是那家人发现他们家的小孩在垃圾桶旁边发现了这些文件，然后给送还了回来，通过这件事作者一家又找回了对人们的信任．【解答】1．C 考查细节理解．根据文章首段Rashid，stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a short time while looking for a house可知Rashid独自一人到了悉尼后住在旅馆中，同时到处去给家人找房子住，故答案选C．2．D 考查细节理解．根据文章倒数第二段At last they had seen a half﹣written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to afriend．可知陌生人一家是通过作者丈夫文件中的一封信里的内容得知他的电话号码的，故答案选D．3．A 考查猜测词义．根据文章倒数第二段My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents．可知那家人把捡到的文件替作者的丈夫保存着，然后送还给他，由此判断该词意思是"归还"，故答案选A．4．D 考查文章标题．文章讲述了作者的丈夫丢失的物品被扔到了垃圾箱，但是有一个好心的家庭却把那些文件等规整好送还给作者的丈夫，这些别人眼里的垃圾对作者的丈夫来说非常重要，由此判断C选项内容更能体现文章中心，故答案选D．【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．5．（8分）Since the first Earth Day in 1970，Americans have gotten a lot"greener"toward the evironment．"We didn't know at that time that there even was an environment，let alone that there was a problem with it，"says Bruce Anderson，president of Earth Day USA．But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement．Business people，political leaders，university professors，and especially millions of grassroots Americans are taking part in the movement．"The understanding has increased many，many times，"says Gaylord Nelson，the former goveror from Wisconsin，who thought up the first Earth Day．According to US government reports，emissions（排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons．The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9．Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with，the world is a safer and healthier place．A kind of"green thinking"has become part of practices．Great improvement has been achieved．In 1988 there were only 600 recyclingprograms；today in 1995 there are about 6，600．Advanced lights，motors，and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution．Twentyfive years ago，there were hardly any education programs for environment．Today，it's hard to find a public school，university，or law school that does not have such a kind of program．"Until we do that，nothing else will change!"says Bruce Anderson．5．According to Anderson，before 1970，Americans had little idea about D．A．the importance of EarthDayB．the social movementC．recycling techniquesD．environmental problems6．Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from？B A．University professors．B．The grassroots level．C．The business circle．D．Government officials．7．What have Americans achieved in enironmental protection？AA．They have reduced pollution through effective measures．B．They have cut car emissions to the lowest．C．They have settled their environmental problems．D．They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities．8．What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph？BA．CO reduction．B．Education．C．Planning．D．Green living．【分析】本文讲述了美国的环境保护问题，以及采取的措施．美国通过一系列的措施，成功地减少了很多污染．【解答】5﹣8 DBAB5．D 考查细节理解．根据"We didn't know at that time that there even was an environment，let alone that there was a problem with it"可知，在1970年之前，美国几乎没有人了解环境问题．故选D．6．B 考查细节理解．根据"and especially millions of grassroots Americans are taking part in the movement"可知，对环境保护的支持主要来自于基层群众．故选B．7．A 考查细节理解．根据"According to US government reports，emissions（排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons"可知，美国人通过有效的措施减少了污染．故选A．8．B 考查细节理解．根据"Twentyfive years ago，there were hardly any education programs for environment．Today，it's hard to find a public school，university"可知，教育对环境保护尤为重要．故选B．【点评】阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．9．（6分）One of the latest trends（趋势）in American childcare is Chinese au pairs．Au Pair in Stamford，Conn．，for example，has got increasing numbers of requests for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4，000 since 2004．And that's true all across the country．"I thought it would be very useul for him to learn Chinese at an early age，"Joseph Stocke，the managing director of a company，says of his2yearold son．"I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future．"After only six months of being cared for by a 25 year old woman from China，the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions，his dad says．Li Drake，a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband，had another reason for looking for an au pair from China：She didn't want her children to miss out on their roots．"Because I am Chinese，myhusband and Iwanted the children to keep exposed to（接触）the language and culture，"she says．"Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom．"says Suzanne Flynn，a professor in language education of children．"But parents ust understand that just one year with an au pair is unlikely to produce wonders．Complete mastery demand continued learning until the age of 10or 12．" The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese．It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years．9．What does the term"au pair"in the text mean？AA．A young foreign woman taking care of children．B．A mother raising her children on her own．C．A child learning a foreign language at home．D．A professor in language education of children．10．Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them A．A．to learn about the Chinese cultureB．to live in China some dayC．to speak the language at homeD．to catch up with other children11．What can we infer from the text？BA．Children can learn a foreign language well in six months．B．Learning Chinese is becoming popular in America．C．Educated women do better in looking after children．D．Chinese au pairs need to improve their English skills．【分析】本文介绍了美国现在存在的一种趋势：为孩子找一个中国保姆，希望孩子能够在家里跟着来自中国的保姆学习汉语，说明在美国学习汉语变得越来越流行了．【解答】9．A词义猜测题．根据第一段的One of the latest trends（趋势）inAmerican childcare is Chinese au pairs．可知，中国的au pairs是美国儿童保育的最新趋势之一．以及第三段的…．hadanother reason for looking for an au pair from China．和第四段的"Staying with anative speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom，"可知，美国家长希望孩子能够在家里和来自中国的aupair 学汉语，所以aupair是指照看孩子并教孩子语言的年轻外国女性，故选A．10．A细节理解题．根据第三段的Shedidn't want her children to miss out on their roots．"Because I amChinese，my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to（接触）the languageand culture．"可知，她是中国人，不想让孩子忘本，她和丈夫想让孩子接触中国的语言和文化．所以她让孩子学汉语的原因是想让孩子了解中国的文化，故选A．11．B推理判断题．根据第一段的Oneof the latest trends（趋势）in American childcare is Chinese au pairs．和最后一段的It is expectedthat American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years可知，美国的潮流就是小孩子在家跟中国保姆学习汉语，而且美国对中国保姆的需求将会继续增长．所以通过文章可推测出学习汉语在美国变得越来越流行，故选B．【点评】本篇是社会文化类阅读，主要考查细节理解题和推理判断题．在做事实细节题时，首先看题目要求我们理解什么细节，找出关键词，迅速在文章里找出相应的段落、句子或短语．认真比较选项和文中细节的区别，在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12．（8分）Metro Pocket GuideMetrorail（地铁）Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out．Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer．Farecard machines are in every station．Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change．Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass．Buy it from a farecardmachine in Metro stations．Use it after 9：30 a．m．until closing on weekdays，and all day on weekends and holidays．Hours of serviceOpen：5 a．m．Mon．Fri.7 a．m．Sat．Sun．Close：midnight Sun．Thurs.3 a．m．Fri．Sat．nightsLast train times vary．To avoid missing the last train，please check the last train times posted in stations．MetrobusWhen paying with exact change，the fare is﹩1.35．When paying with a SmarTrip®card，the fare is﹩1.25．Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare．On Metrorail and Metrobus，use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip®card．For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards，SmarTrip®cards and passes，please visit MetroOpensDoors．com or call 2026377000 and 2026378000．Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100．Travel tips（提示）•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods﹣before 9：30 a．m．and between 4 and 6 p．m．•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost & Found at 2029621195．12．What should you know about farecard machines？AA．They make change for no more than $5．B．They start selling tickets at 9：30 a．m．C．They are connected to change machines．D．They offer special service to the elderly．13．At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday？CA．At 7 p．m．B．At midnightC．At 3 a．m．D．At 5 a．m．14．What is good about a SmarTrip®card？CA．It is sold on the Internet．B．It is convenient for old people．C．It saves money for its users．D．It can be bought at any time．15．Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro？BA.2026378000B.2029621195C.2029621100D.2026377000．【分析】本文是说明文题材．在文中作者详细介绍了地铁站的一些信息．比如每位成年人持票可以携带两名五岁以下儿童乘坐地铁；Farecard的购买和使用情况；车票的价格；此处，作者还介绍了一些服务部门的电话号码以方便乘客的需要．【解答】12．A．细节理解题．根据Metrorall （地铁）部分第二段内容there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to 5inchange．可知自动售卡机只能最多找5美元的零钱，故选A．13．C．细节理解题．细节理解题．根据Hours of service的介绍部分Close midnight Sun﹣Thurs．；3a．m．Sat﹣Sun可知在周末停运时间是凌晨3点故选C．14．C．细节理解题．细节理解题．根据第三部分对Metrobus的介绍When paying with exact charge，the fare is $1.35．When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard，the fare is 1.25．可知如果使用SmarTripⓇcard的话，乘客可以节省0.1美元，故选C．15．B．细节理解题．根据文章末段内容If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost &Found at 202﹣962﹣1195，可知如果乘客丢失物品的话可以拨打失物招领处的电话202﹣962﹣1195，故选B．【点评】如果题干的问题与原文中的相应句段基本相同，则可直接对号入座；如果题干的问题与原文中的相应句段有较大出入，则要进行一定的处理，这个"处理"是多方面的，它可能包括对原文进行同义变换、对概念进行解析、对事实进行归纳、将具体问题抽象化或将抽象问题具体化、将文中提到的原则或规则进行实际运用等等第二节（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项．16．（10分）Everyone knows that fish is good for health．（16）A But it seems that many people don't cook fish at home．Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year，but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home．Buying，storing，and cooking fish isn't difficult．（17）E This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way．（18）G Fresh fish should smell sweet：you should feel that you're standing t the ocean's edge．Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn't fresh．（19）B When you have bought a fish and arrive home，you'd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don't cook it immediately，but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two．Frozen fish isn't as tasty as the fresh one．There ar many common methods used to cook fish．（20）C First，clean it and season it with your choice of spices（调料）．Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound．（A larger one will take more time．）Then，it's ready to serve．A．The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease．B．Do not buy it．C．The easiest is to steam it．D．This is how you can do it．E．It just requires a little knowledge．F．The fish will go bad within hours．G．When buying fish，you should first smell it．【分析】文章主要介绍了一些买鱼和烧鱼的常识．鱼中的脂肪有助于预防心脏病，在买鱼的时候要闻一下鱼的气味，带有强烈气味的鱼不新鲜，最简单的方法是蒸。

2021-2022学年甘肃省靖远县高二下学期期中考试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。

AXi'an enjoys a reputations as a“Living History Museum” due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures.Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city.Here are some of them.Ancient City WallXi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system.Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (塔)Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty.It is traditional Chinese architecture.One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures (经文) and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.Shaanxi History MuseumThe Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991，is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years,The museum consists of three main sections.Its collections range from bronze ware (器血) to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.The Muslim QuarterOne of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian.The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years.Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.1.In which place can you know more about Buddhism?A.Ancient City Wall.B.Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.C.Shaanxi History Museum.D.The Muslim Quarter.2.What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter?A.Creat some bronze wares.B.Eat diverse delicious snacks.C.Visit some watchtowers.D.Translate Buddhist scriptures.3.What do you know from the text?A.The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.B.Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.C.The Xi'an City Wallis the oldest Chinese city wall.D.The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.BJack was born without eyes. He was very lucky as he grew up having other kittens (young cats) to socialize with, and was used to people from the moment he was born. However, when it came time to find the kittens homes, no one knew where Jack would end up.That's when I got an e­mail from my friend. All she asked was “Do you still want one of the kittens? There's one here with no eyes and no one would like to take him.” Without thinking, I told her that I did want the kitten.When we first brought him home, Jack stayed mostly in my room. After about a day he had no issues running around and climbing on everything. At times he gets lost in the house, he'll stop. But we just call him and talk to him and it isn't long before he finds his way back to us.A few weeks after getting Jack, we got a new farm cat named Bear. Jack and Bear have become best friends. It doesn't matter that he can't see. He always knows when Bear is around. He'll run across the yard straight to Bear and wrap his front legs around his neck in a big hug. They run after each other around and wrestle. They'll lie down in the grass together when tired.Jack is truly an inspiration. I've owned lots of kittens in my life, but Jack is the happiest and most playful. He doesn't feel sorry for himself. He doesn't need pity. I think Jean, owner of Gumbo, another eyeless cat, said it is best when she told me that cats don't have disabilities, they have adaptability.4．Why did Jack come to our home?A．I cared for an eyeless cat. B．I didn't mind whether he was blind.C．No other young cats kept him company. D．My friend begged me to take him home.5．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Jack often wrestles with Bear indoors. B．Jack likes to play with a new eyeless cat.C．Jack quickly adapts to the new environment. D．Jack is good at talking and playing with people. 6．What does the underlined word “issues” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Trouble.B．Fun. C．Luck. D．Business.7．What can we learn from the passage?A．A cat has nine lives. B．All is well that ends well.C．God helps those who help themselves. D．A good beginning makes a good ending.CMore than four decades ago, British scientist Robert Edwards first witnessed the miracle of human life growing inside a test tube at his Cambridge lab, Since that groundbreaking moment, more than four million babies have been born through IVF (体外受精) and in 2010 his great contribution to science was finally recognized as he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.The prize for Dr. Edwards, who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008, includes a ￡900，000 cheque. The Nobel Assembly described IVF as “a milestone in modern medicine”．With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, the Manchesterborn physiologist developed IVF—leading to the birth of the world's first test tube baby. Dr. Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertility(生育) treatment and given hope to millions of couples.It was a scientific breakthrough that changed the lives of millions of couples. They said, “His achievements have made it possible to treat infertility, a disease which makes humans unable to have a baby. This condition has been aff licting a large percentage of mankind, including more than 10% of all couples worldwide.”Professor Edwards, who has 5 daughters and 11 grandchildren, began his research at Cambridge University in 1963, after receiving his PhD in 1955. He once said, “The most important thing in life is having a child. Nothing is more special than a child.”With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, Prof. Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridgeshire, which now treats more than 900 women a year. Each year, more than 30，000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11，000 babies are born as a result of the treatment.But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was “unethical and immoral”．Martin Johnson, professor of reproductive (生殖的) sciences at the University of Cambridge, said the award was “long overdue”. He said, “We couldn't understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delighted－this is the cherry on the cake for him.”Professor Edwards was to o ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was “thrilled and delighted”．8．What is Robert Edwards' contribution to science?A．Challenging a disease which stops couples having a baby.B．Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing.C．Enabling millions of couples to live a better life.D．Helping couples with infertility to have test tube babies.9．What does the underlined word “afflicting” in Paragraph 4 most probably refer to?A．Troubling. B．Developing. C．Improving. D．Frightening.10．What can be inferred from Paragraph 6 and Paragraph 7?A．Some people envied Professor Edwards for his being awarded.B．Different opinions were voiced on Professor Edwards' work.C．Professor Edwards deserved the prize for his breakthrough.D.The prize was late because the finding was first considered immoral.11．What might be the best title for the passage?A．Life Stories of Robert Edwards B．Preparations for Having a BabyC．Nobel Prize for IVF Expert Edwards D．Treatment of Infertility in a LabDJennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin－Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college,working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW－Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four－year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68－year－old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and m issing important events to study. “Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers，” she says. However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first－generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's pretty powerful.12.What did Jennifer do after high school?A.She helped her dad with his work.B.She ran the family farm on her own.C.She supported herself through college.D.She taught her sisters and brothers at home.13.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?A.To take care of her kids easily.B.To learn from the best nurses.C.To save money for her parents.D.To find a well－paid job there.14.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A.Her health.B.Her time with family.C.Her reputation.D.Her chance of promotion.15.What can we learn from Jennifer's story?A.Time is money.B.Love breaks down barriers.C.Hard work pays off.cation is the key to success.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。

Ⅰ 阅读理解认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选山最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑（2*20=40分）。

AEvery day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask for your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends—you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you—loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself. Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease (not worried) but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.1. When you speak to the class, you should speak ________.A. as slowly as possibleB. in a low voiceC. loudlyD. forcefully2. Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is ________.A. noisyB. quietC. having a restD. serious3. The situation in the class is _________that in your house.A. not very different fromB. sometimes the same asC. sometimes not the same asD. not the same as4. If you are having a conversation with an official, the most importantthing for you is____.A. to show your abilityB. to be very gentleC. to make sure that you can be heardD. to put the officialat ease5. The main idea of this passage is _______.A. that we should talk in different ways in different situationsB. that we must speak loudlyC. that we must keep silent at any timeD. that we must talk with the classBCustoms are social habits. They have been handed down through generations (代) among groups, social classes, etc. Customs can be described as ways of doing things. They are particularly (特别) strong in social practices on the occasions (场合) of births, marriages and deaths.In China, these days, some people in cities are learning from Western customs. For example, some brides dress in the long white dress that is usual bridal wear in many Western countries.Every people (民族) has special customs for New Year. The Han people have many interesting Spring Festival customs. And now, quite a numberof people living in the cities have followed the Western customs of sending New Year greeting cards for January 1st.One interesting custom in China is that mothers wrap (包) up their babies tightly (紧紧的).This is not the custom in Western countries, where babies are usually dressed in loose garments.6. It is true that customs .A. have been formed during a short timeB. have been formed little by littleC. have been quickly formed and changedD. have never been changed7. In this passage, the word “garment” is .A. a kind of foodB. a bedC. a sort of clothesD. a room8. How do the Chinese young people learn from Western countries at their marriages?A. The brides（新娘）have on the white clothes.B. Men wear the white coats.C. Their parents all have attended their marriages.D. Their marriages are only held in the men’s homes.9. From this passage we know .A. the people all over China spend New Year in the same wayB. people in the villages and cities send New Year greeting cards to each otherC. each people has his special custom for New YearD. most of Chinese people take Spring Festival seriously10. The difference about clothing between Chinese and Western babies is that .A. Chinese babies are usually dressed in new clothesB. Chinese mothers are used to dressing their babies in colourful clothesC. Western babies are dressed in bigger clothes while Chinese babies are usually wrappedD. Western babies have more clothes than Chinese babiesCThe very anxious young man had waited for a few moments—outside the jeweller’s before he got enough courage to enter. He was warmly greeted by a young assistant. James felt a rush of blood to his face as he explained he would be bringing in his future wife to choose a birthday present. The assistant listened carefully and told him he’d better buy a necklace. He wasn’t used to buying jewellery and was a little wo rried about over-spending. After some discussion as to a reasonable price and the type, the assistant showed him dozens of necklaces and helped him to choose. At last James chose one and left the shop promising to return at five o’clock. When, half an hour later than planned, James did return to the shop with his future wife, Laura, the assistant acted as if she had never seen him before. When she was asked to show them some necklaces, she first brought out some inexpensive ones for them to choose, and then gave them the one she had prepared. A choice was soon made and they went away satisfied. James would certainly come back to buy what he wanted when he got married.11. A good title for this passage is________.A Clever Assistant B. Buying a Birthday PresentC. How to Choose a NecklaceD. A Brave Young Man12. The word “overspending” in this passage means__________.A. spending too much moneyB. spending too much timeC. spending more time than he plannedD. spending too much time and too much money13. When James told the assistant why he wanted to buy a present, his face_______.A. turned paleB. turned redC. turned yellowD. turned black14. James and Laura reached the shop atA. 4:30B.5:00C.5:30D.6:0015. James would come back to buy what he wanted because_______.A. the assistant knew how to satisfy the people who came to buy thingsB. the necklace was goodC. Laura liked the necklaceD. the assistant who served James was very beautiful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。

2015-2016学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）Ⅰ．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，并做每篇后面的题目，从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

AIt was Sunday yesterday and my son and I walked a couple of miles in the morning. We got hungry so we decided to stop for a meal in a restaurant. While we were waiting in a line, a woman came in. She was very angry and talking about a beggar who had asked her for money. In her opinion, those people had the ability to earn their bread and butter.I was feeling uncomfortable with the situation and wondering what I should say to my son later. I had told him that we should help those who were in need of help. At that time the lady said, “Today is my birthday, and nobody can bother me.”I knew this was my chance to help her change her thinking and to help her feel cared for on her birthday. I asked the waitress for help, telling her I wanted to pay for the woman’s meal.The waitress looked at me in surprise. I paid for our meal and that of the woman. When the woman finished eating her food, the waitress told her that it was I who had paid for her meal. Then the woman came to our table and tried to force her money on us. She even said, “I can’t take your money, because I di dn’t help the person who asked me for money for food!”I just smiled and said, “I just hope you have a very nice birthday.”She ended up sitting near us and talked with us. It turned out that she was crazy about animals. Hearing our stories of pet ado ptions really cheered her up. “You are a nice father,” she said.She left, seeming to be happier and more thoughtful about all that had happened. I’d say it was worth the price.1. The author and his son stopped walking that morning because .A. they were too tired to walk any fartherB. the author felt sick and had to return homeC. they were hungry and needed to eat somethingD. a woman stopped them and asked for some money2. What did the author do to show his care for the woman?A. He paid for the woman’s meal.B. He gave the woman some money.C. He bought a birthday gift for the woman.D. He talked with the woman about pet adoptions.3. By “I’d say it was worth the price”, the author meant .A. the restaurant gave him a big discountB. what he did for the woman was meaningfulC. one should be generous with his moneyD. the price he paid for the meal was reasonableBThis March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.Live Music—Late Night JazzEnjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third vis it to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.Scottish DancingTake your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.Exhibitions—Shanghai MuseumThere are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit,but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!Dining –Sushi chef in townSushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form .The most fa mous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura .She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.For a full listing of events, see our website.4. Bob and his friend want to go Scottish dancing. They should prepare ______ for the tickets.A. ￥180B. ￥120C. ￥90D. ￥605. From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.A. a cookB. a waitressC. an instructorD. an artist6. Suppose you are going to attend an ac tivity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?A. Live Music—Late Night JazzB. Scottish dancingC. Exhibitions –Shanghai MuseumD. Dining—Sushi chef in town7. Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .B. The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long .C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.CRainy days may ruin some cheerful plans for outdoor activities, but it doesn’t have to be boring inside. On the next rainy day, try some of these ideas for a day full of fun: Tell stories. You might tell old stories you heard when you were growing up, or you might make up some really fascinating stories just for the kids. Let them all have a turn at making up stories of their own.Play in the kitchen. Let the kids help you cook a pizza or maybe some cookies. Give them a chance to help you in the kitchen and make something delicious. Just make sure they remember that part of cooking is cleaning up.Write a story together. Let the kids come up with a story of their own. They might want to write stories individually and then read them aloud to others, or they might want to get together an d write a story together.Play “let’s pretend” games. Let the kids pretend to be teachers, doctors, nurses or policemen. Let them dress up in whatever you may have. Then let them play the roles. You might even volunteer to be the student or the patient.Have a party. Let the kids pick out some music and dance around the room. Then,let them fall all over themselves with laughter, when you show them how it was done when you were a kid.Use these ideas to get you started, and the kids may actually start wishing for more rainy days.8. From the text we can know ______.A. what we can do to make rainy days interestingB. why rainy days are boringC. the children never like rainy daysD. the ways to play games with children9. The children will feel ______ when you try the ideas mentioned in the text on rainydays.A. sadB. happyC. tiredD. bored10. You may need some special clothes when ______.A. in the kitchenB. telling storiesC. playing “let’s pretend” gamesD. making up stories11. When playing in the kitchen, the children should ______.A. make more pizzasB. clean the kitchen after cookingC. cook food on their ownD. do anything they want toDPeople living in the country enjoy several advantages that people living in the city cannot enjoy. They are in close contact with nature. They make friends with trees and stones. They breathe fresh air. They fight with strong winds. They listen to the song of birds.This contact with nature is good for health. There are many diseases that are common in the city, but are not to be found in the country, For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to country people.Because of the absence of cars, one can walk more freely in the country than in the city, There are no rules of the road nor traffic signs to obey.People living in the country can easily get fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and fresh milk, Are they get them at lower prices than in the city.Country life is economical in other ways, too. There are practically no temptations to wa ste money.Country people are mostly honest. They say what they mean, and make and keep promises with sincerity. They do not put on air (摆架子). They do not pretend to have those ridiculous manners which are necessary in what we call polite society.12. What CAN’T c ountry people often enjoy?A. Musical concerts.B. Fresh air.C. Song of birds.D. Close contact with nature.13. What is probably more expensive in the country than in the city?A. Vegetables.B. Beer.C.Milk. D. Fruit.14. What is NOT true of country life?A. The traffic accident rate is very high in the country.B. Living in the country saves one a lot of money.C. People living in the country suffer from more diseases than those living in the city.D. The prices of farm products are lower in the country than in the city.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The Disadvantages of Living in the Country.B. The Expenses of Living in the Country.C. Country Life.D. Healthy Country People.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。

甘肃省靖远县第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解With so many Ireland’s cities, charming small towns and countryside wonders to choose from, it may be hard to decide exactly what should be on your route. Here are four best places to visit in Ireland.CorkCork is the largest county in Ireland. Located at the southwestern end of the country, this city of more than 200, 000 residents is famous for being home to the Blarney Stone. According to local legend, the stone will give you the gift of eloquence(流利的口才), if you dare kiss it.KillarneyFor the Irish countryside experience, travel to Killarney. The town is surrounded by evergreen hills and valley on all sides, affording plenty of opportunities to become one with nature. Visitors are attracted by Killarney National Park, which features Ireland’s highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.DublinIf you only have time to visit one place in Ireland, go to Dublin. Not only is Dublin the country’s center for politics, culture and music, but it also offers easy access to Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s top points of interest. While here, do as the Irish do and taste some beer either at the popular Guinness Storehouse or at the Temple Bar.KillarneyKilkenny offers a hearty amount of historical attractions for travelers to explore. This is largely thanks to the town’s prior distinction of being the medieval capital of Ireland, which today lives on in the Medieval Mile, Kilkenny’s top attraction. Within the Medieval Mile you’ll find several interesting sights, such as Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Medieval Mile Museum.1．Which best suits people who are interested in the Irish countryside?A．Cork.B．Kilkenny.C．Dublin.D．Killarney. 2．What can you do in Kilkenny?A．Taste local beer.B．Enjoy historical scenic spots.C．Do creative things.D．Explore the highest mountain. 3．Where can the text be found?A．In a novel.B．In a history book.C．In a guidebook.D．In an artmagazine.Lynda Doughty, a marine biologist, developed a passion for marine wildlife during her childhood. Growing up along the coast of Maine, she witnessed the impact of human activity on marine mammals and she made it her life’s work to protect them. “I feel this intense responsibility to help these animals,” Lynda said. “And, really, this is what I was put on this Earth to do.”Harbor seals are among the most common mammals found along the East Coast, and they face various threats to their well-being, including fishing net s and illegal feeding, chemical pollutants, as well as boat and propeller (螺旋桨) injuries.Earlier in her career, she worked for a marine mammal emergency response organization that eventually closed due to lack of funding. To fill the gap left by the group, Lynda started her own non-profit organization — Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011. It has since provided response and medical care for more than 3,000 marine mammals.Lynda’s team operates a 24-hour hotline that responds to calls regarding marine mammals in danger. Their permit allows them to respond to mammals stranded (搁浅) within 2,500 miles of the coastline, and her team only offers help if the mammal is in critical condition. Critically ill mammals are transported to Lynda’s center and nursed back to health. Seals typically require three or more months of professional care treatment before they are released back into the ocean.In addition to mammal rescues, Marine Mammals of Maine conducts important research to learn about marine mammal habitats and human impacts. Marine mammals can give us clues about the ocean’s health, which ultimately affects human well-being as well. The organization also helps promote marine conservation among youth and the local community. In addition, they instruct the public on what to do, and what not to do, when encountering wild species like harbor seals.4．What do Lynda’s words mean?A．She was born along the coast of Maine.B．She ignored the impact of human activity.C．She did her work with a sense of mission.D．She protected marine wildlife at a young age.5．Why did Lynda set up Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011?A．To earn more money.B．To replace the group.C．To make the group a non-profit organization.D．To restart marine mammal emergency response.6．What can we learn about Lynda’s team from paragraph 4?A．It only treats critically ill seals.B．It rescues marine mammals in danger.C．It protects all endangered marine mammals.D．It stops people from fishing marine mammals.7．What’s the purpose of paragraph 5?A．To state younger generations need to be instructed.B．To stress the severe situations that marine life faces.C．To mention other social contributions of Lynda’s team.D．To show humans have a great impact on marine mammals.Whether your kid can count on a sizable inheritance (遗产) or your family is living pay period to pay period, a college degree is a must. Along with the invisible life skills you get from those formative years on campus, college comes with a bankable payout: A Georgetown University study found that, on average, college graduates make a million dollars more over a lifetime than people who stop at high school.Recently, a Bronx nonprofit asked me to speak to a group of high schoolers whose families were struggling financially. The participants were (rightly) worried about taking on too much college debt. Here’s what I told them: Even when you subtract (扣除) tuition, lost earnings during the college years, and other factors, an average college grad will still take in $300,000 more than those without a college degree.And while rising tuition fees are a serious worry, free college programs of one kind or another have sprung up in more than 20 states. My own home state, New York, boasts one of the most comprehensive efforts. The Excelsior Scholarship program guarantees that studentsat public institutions attend tuition-free if their family earns under $110,000 a year.Even in Silicon Valley, where there are many successful people who don’t own a college degree, I asked a group of parents there if it’s true that kids are giving up a college degree because they’re sure they’ll be rich people. The answer was a resounding, unapologetic no.The truth is that in this STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)-centric age, any form of home-schooling or social education can’t replace the formal school education. Especially in an age when many low-end careers are being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), a college degree can give your kid an edge.8．In writing paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.A．propose a definition B．make a comparisonC．give an example D．present an argument9．What can we infer from the text?A．Free college programs are available all over the USA．B．In the STEM-centric age, a college degree is essential.C．In New York, all public school students are tuition-free.D．Children from rich families don’t need a college degree.10．What is happening to the low-end careers?A．They are developing very rapidly.B．They are all being engaged by AI.C．They are all depending on a degree.D．They are disappearing because of AI.11．Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．Why do you need a college degree?B．Where can you enjoy free education?C．What is a must in the STEM-centric age?D．How much do people with a degree earn in US?Asteroids (小行星) are believed to have formed early in our solar system’s history — about 4.5 billion years ago — when a cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula (太阳星云) collapsed and formed our sun and the planets. By visiting these near Earth objects to study the material that came from the solar nebula, we can look for answers to some of humankind’s most arresting questions, such as:How did the solar system form and where didthe Earth’s water and other organic materials such as carbon come from? In addition to unlocking clues about our solar system, asteroids may provide clues about our Earth. By understanding more about asteroids, we may learn more about past Earth impacts and possibly find ways to reduce the threat of future impacts.If we don’t want to go the way of the dinosaurs someday, we need to protect ourselves against the threat of being hit by a big asteroid. According to NASA, typically about once every 10,000 years, a rock y or iron asteroid the size of a football field could crash into our planet and possibly cause tidal waves big enough to flood coastal areas.But what we really have to fear is asteroids about 328 feet across or bigger. Such an impact would cause a firestorm and fill the atmosphere with sun-blocking dust, which would wipe out forests and farm fields and starve the human and animal life that it didn’t immediately kill.That’s why it’s vital to develop a way to neutralize such a threat to Earth. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, launched in late November 2021, was the first mission to demonstrate a technology called asteroid redirection by manmade impactor. A robotic spacecraft will be crashed into an asteroid named Didymos, in an effort to show that it’s possible to slightly change the path of an asteroid. That would enable NASA to redirect potential threats to miss Earth.12．What is the first paragraph mainly about?A．How solar system came into being.B．How long asteroids have existed.C．Why asteroids are to be explored.D．When asteroids will impact Earth.13．Why does the author mention dinosaurs in paragraph 2?A．To make the text more interesting.B．To introduce the topic of the text.C．To grab readers’ attention to asteroids.D．To show the disaster from an asteroid impact.14．Which can best replace “neutralize” underlined in paragraph 4?A．strengthen B．avoid C．beautify D．realize 15．What can we know about asteroids?A．Dinosaurs may live on some of them.B．They were formed earlier than Earth.C．Exploring them helps us know Earth.D．NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test failed.二、七选五When it comes to exercise, less is not more—but it’s certainly better than none. PhysicalSome people say that they have no free time for physical activity at all.17 While light activity is good, moderate activity is even better, and health experts encourage everyone to have at least 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity. 18 As recent studies have confirmed, “lifestyle” activities, such as walking, house cleaning and gardening, are as effective as a structured exercise program in improving heart function, lowering blood pressure and keeping or losing weight.In one study, overweight middle-aged men and women who learned behavioral skills to make them more physically active, such as walking around airports or train stations while waiting for a departure, reduced their body fat percentage and improved their heart function as much as individuals participating in structured programs at a fitness center. In another study, fat women ranging in age from 21 to 60 who adopted a more active lifestyle lost as much weight as women in a low-impact aerobics(有氧运动)program. 19 There are different levels and types of activities, like aerobics and muscle exercise.20 Besides, short periods of exercise during the day are nearly as beneficial as one long session.A．They are really helpful.B．But you don’t have to head to a gym.C．Regular exercise is good for old people.D．Getting the proper amount of exercise is important.E．Light activity can improve physical and mental well-being.F．Furthermore, they regained fewer pounds in the following year.G．However, there are many people who spend a lot of time sitting down.三、完形填空darkness. In fact, she chose to spread 22 to everyone around her.Penny created a series of small gatherings called Adventure Camps for the kids in the 23 . It was Penny’s way of enhancing connections among her neighbors. For those who couldn’t attend, she made funny 24 and shared her artwork on the social media. She loved to use her creativity to make ordinary things beautiful.When it was time for another surgery — she had 15 in all — Penny would go about it with failure. No complaining, no crying, she just got through it and got back to living. Her mother 25 , “Somebody said Penny was an actress and the world was her 26 . She was a representative of joy.”Her teachers remembered her as a(n) 27 girl everyone wanted to be around. She was happy and beautiful and gifted in art. And she used those 28 to lift others. Her father remembered, “She taught us how to 29 other people.”Sometimes a very special person comes into this life to 30 all of us what we should really do. We should make time to 31 beauty and to share it. Penny’s artwork made people happy. Her videos made people 32 hard things and focus on good things. Her friendship brought a sense of hope to everyone who wanted to be 33 to her.Penny passed away at the age of 16. “She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism,” said her father. That optimism continued to burn bright. Her family launched Penny’s Flight, a foundation committed to 34 others to live life as she did. The foundation 35 money for cancer research and also celebrated life by sharing the message: Spread your wings. Shine your light.21．A．refused B．decided C．attempted D．longed 22．A．viruses B．news C．light D．darkness 23．A．suburb B．village C．jungle D．neighborhood 24．A．pictures B．videos C．films D．jokes 25．A．imagined B．recalled C．guessed D．supposed 26．A．stage B．atmosphere C．campus D．fantasy 27．A．hardworking B．greedy C．selfish D．abnormal 28．A．assumptions B．qualities C．experiments D．instructions29．A．ignore B．remove C．treat D．command 30．A．warn B．recommend C．interview D．remind 31．A．cancel B．delay C．produce D．doubt 32．A．collect B．forget C．suffer D．bring 33．A．equal B．contrary C．blind D．close 34．A．inspiring B．challenging C．forcing D．ordering 35．A．printed B．owed C．raised D．predicted四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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ATop Four Places to Visit in and around BaliUbudUbud is pretty away from the beaches. It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit of Bali and learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. You could drink a beer while watching a local band perform, but most people come here for the cultural appreciation.Nusa LembonganThis tiny island off the coast of Bali is where many people miss their journey plans, but it is a must-see, It is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights, The roads are not good, but the island itself is so beautiful and quiet.SanurSanur is an especially relaxing beach town. It's close to the airport and Kuta. It*s also the starting place to explore Nusa Lembongan.KutaThe beach of Kuta is great for surfing. It is crowded and you won't get far without someone trying to get you to rent a surfboard or buy something. The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren. The familiarity of the western style shops and restaurants won't give anyone too much of a culture shock.1.Which place are you probably advised to experience Balinese culture?A.Nusa Lembongan.B. Sanur.C.Ubud.D. Kuta.2.What is special about Kuta?A.It is a beach town near the airport.B.It has a convenient transportation means on it.C.It is a shopping center and famous for surfing.D.It is a place where you can learn Balinese history.3.Where is the text probably taken from?A.An official document.B. A travel magazine.C. A science report.D. A history book.【答案】1.C 2. C 3. BBI opened the big steel door to the schooFs front office. My hands were a bit sweaty, my heart was pounding in my chest, and my throat and tongue felt tense and dry. It was the first day of school. No, not for me as a student, but rather, for me as a first time reading tutor （助教）volunteering with the Experience Corps program.I'm so proud to be part of such a worthwhile educational organization. The Experience Corps developed a research-based, statistically proven reading improvement program which consists of fun reading games. In the games, Pd play with each child and they didn't even realize that they were actually learning and improving their reading一we were having too much fun!"Ms. R," （as they called me） , "I read my book to my dog, Sunny, and she really liked it, too." Great! That*s the idea—keep on reading to others at home to increase accuracy and fluency. "Ms. R, my mom has a baby in her belly. I'm going to be a big sister and will read to him when he comes out." That one made me feel all warm and sweet, and I told the student that she would be the best big sister ever. "Ms. R, why do you have gray hair?1' I love the frankness of kids. I just laughed and told them it was better to have gray hair than no hair! We all giggled （傻笑）at that.The students were tested throughout the year, and results showed that they were making progress in their reading. I hope I played at least a small part in their academic success. When I first volunteered to tutor, I was a bit anxious. I had no teaching experience, but I found out that you don't need any. All you need is the willingness to give of yourself and a desire to work one-on-one with these children who so desperately want to please you.4.How did the author feel when first working as a reading tutor?A.Curious.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Pleased.5.What's the main task of the author in the school?A.Helping improve the reading program.B.Teaching students knowledge of all the subjectsC.Playing various outdoor games with the students.D.Offering reading guidance under the program.6.What*s the purpose of paragraph 3?A.To describe the pleasure of being a reading tutor.B.To state how the Experience Corps program works.C.To show how close the students are to the volunteer tutor.D.To explain the difficulties and hardship of teaching.7.In the author's view, what is the key to being a good reading tutor?A.Experience.B. Devotion.C. KnowledgeD. Diligence.【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. BCDespite the successful creation of young by cloning various species, researchers still have limited understanding of the technique. Although the overall efficiency and safety of cloning in animals has significantly increased over the past fifteen years, it is not yet a safe process. For example, the rate of dead births and developmental abnormalities remains high. Another source of concern is the risk of premature ageing because of shortened telomeres （端粒酶）. Telomeres get shorter as an animal gets older. When the telomeres of a cell get so short that they disappear, the cell dies. The concern is that cloned animals may get the shortened telomeres, with possibly premature aging and a shortened lifespan as a result.For many, the fact that cloning is unsafe provides a good reason not to pursue it. It has been argued that it would simply be wrong to put such significant health risks on humans. The strongest version of this argument states that it would be wrong now to produce a child by cloning because it would be a case of illegal birth. Against this, it has been argued that even if cloning is unsafe, it may still be permissible if there are no safer means to bring that very same child into existence.With the actual rate of advancement in cloning, one cannot deny a future in which the safety and efficiency of cloning will be equal or superior to that of test-tube baby. A remaining question is, then, whether those who condemn（谴责）cloning because of its experimental nature should continue to condemn it morally and legally. Some authors have reasoned that if, in the future, cloning becomes safer than sexual reproduction, we should even make it ourreproductive method of choice.8.What's the main idea of paragraph 1?A.All species are able to be cloned technically.B.The efficiency and safety of cloning is increasing.C.Various risks still exist in the process of cloning.D.There's still a lot to learn about cloning technology.9.What can we know about telomeres?A.They differ from species to species.B.The longer they are, the older the cell.C.They tend to get thinner when aging.D.They don't exist in a dead cell.10.Why did the opponents condemn human cloning?A.It would break the existing laws in nature.B.It would bring great health risks on humansC.It has a large gap to be filled up technically.D.It is against the will of the majority of people.11.Which word best describes the author's attitude to human cloning?A. Positive.B. Skeptical.C. Ambiguous.D. Worried.【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. ADThe remains of a gold mask were found at an archaeological site in China's Sichuan province in March 2021. Weighing about 280 grams and estimated to be made from 84% gold, the mask was one of over 500 items unearthed from six newly discovered sacrificial pits （坑），according to the country's National Cultural Heritage Administration.The finds were made at Sanxingdui, a 4.6-square-mile area outside the provincial capital of Chengdu. Some experts say the items may shine further light on the ancient Shu state, a kingdom that ruled in the western Sichuan basin until it was conquered in 316 BC.In addition to the gold mask, archaeologists uncovered golds and artifacts（手工艺品）made from ivory and bone. The six pits, of which the largest has a footprint of 19 square meters, also yielded an as-yet-unopened wooden box.More than 50,000 ancient artifacts have been found at Sanxingdui since the 1920s, when a local farmer accidentally came upon a number of relics at the site. A major breakthrough occurred in 1986, with the discovery of two pits containing over 1,000 items.A third pit was then found in late 2019, which led to the discovery of a further five last year. Experts believe the pits were used for sacrificial purposes, explaining why many of the items contained were burned as they were dropped in and buried.Sanxingdui is believed to have sat at the heart of the Shu state, which historians know relatively little about due to a shortage of written records. The site has revolutionized experts' understanding of how civilization developed in ancient China. In particular, evidence of a unique Shu culture suggests that the kingdom developed independently of neighboring societies in the Yellow River Valley, which was traditionally considered to be the cradle （摇篮）of Chinese civilization.12.Why are the remains of a gold mask mentioned in paragraph 1?A.To lead in the topic of the text.B.To stress the importance of gold.C.To show the symbolic meaning of gold.D.To praise the skills of ancient Shu state13.How many pits have been unearthed since 1986?A. 3.B. 8.14.Which can replace the underlined word "revolutionized" in paragraph 6?A. promotedB. strengthenedC. weakenedD. updated15.Which can be the best title for the text?A. A Complete Gold Mask Unearthed in SichuanB.The History of China's Ancient Shu StateC.Another Great Discovery in SanxingduiD.Mystery of Sanxingdui Solved in 2021【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. C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。

甘肃省靖远县第一中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题（无答案）高一英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（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, 选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．AIf you are having trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. About 65% of Americans say they have sleeping problems, according to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation. Sleeping too little can lead to a higher risk of becoming fat and getting depressed(沮丧的). But before you go to a doctor for advice, you should examine your sleeping habits. The following habits may have something to do with the sleeping problems.Setting a bright alarm clock(闹钟).The light of your bright alarm clock can stop you from falling asleep. You can make your room as dark as possible. Cover the bright light with something or consider changing it for another clock.Counting sheepWhen you just can’t fall sleep, it’s useless to stay in bed to count sheep. If you’ve been trying to fall asleep for more than 30 minutes, the National Sleep Foundation suggests you get up to do some reading or watch TV for a while. Such activities will make you sleepy. Before you know it, you’ll be going to bed really tired.Exercising late at nightDaytime exercise will keep you full of energy for hours. But it is not a good idea to exercise within three hours of hitting the sack. Fierce(剧烈的)physical activity can raise your body temperature and pump your energy level—both are bad for a good night’s sleep.1. What can we learn from the first sentence of the first paragraph?A. It’s not good to get too little sleep at nightB. some people have sleeping problems.C. few people have sleeping problemsD. you should find someone to talk to if you can’t fall asleep2. The underlined part “hitting the sack” in the last paragraph means “______”.A. going to bedB. going back homeC. going to the gymD. falling asleep3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. getting too little sleep can lead to bad resultsB. the bright alarm clock keeps you awakeC. why watching TV and reading books make people sleepyD. exercise late at night can prevent you from falling asleep4. By writing the passage, the writer mainly wants to tell us ___ _______.A. why so many people can’t sleep well at nightB. how to enjoy a good night’s sleepC. that sleeping problems are troubling more and more peopleD. that people may solve their sleeping problems by some habitsBGood morning. The program today is about music. The word “music” comes from the Greek word “muse”. The Muses are the goddesses of the arts. Music is only one of the arts. It is like the spoken language, but is uses sounds. Today's program brings together music from different corners of the world. Who invented music? Who sang the first song? No one knows exactly the answers to these questions. But we know that music plays an important part in almost everyone's life. Babies and young children love to hear people singing to them. When they are a little older, they like to sing the songs they have heard. When children go to school, their world of music grows. In the middle grades students take music lessons. When they reach high school, they become interested in listening topop music.The records we have chosen for you today are form American country music, Indian music, pop music and so on. Music has meaning for everyone. It can make people happy or it can make them sad. In this program we shall study the language of music. We shall be trying to find out more about how music works. We shall try to find out how music says what people feel.Now, here comes the music today, I shall e xplain why they are all good music…5. The first paragraph is mainly about the__________A. styles of musicB. history of musicC. knowledge of music.D. taste of music6. The speaker is probably __________ ．A. a teacherB. a singerC. a dancerD. a host7. Which is TRUE according to the passage？A. Music can bring people some feelings．B. The Muses invented music．C. Music was from a Greek village．D. Everyone is interested in pop music．8. What is NOT the purpose of this music program？A. To study the language of musicB. To give a complete background to the musicC. To learn more about the musicD. To give people some music to listen toCWith the development of our society, cell phones have become a common part in our lives. Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Maybe they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, th ey have been given a new name—phubbers (低头族).Recently. a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities (身份)bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes a selfie (自拍) in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events finally leads to the destruction of the world.Although the ending of the film sounds unrealistic(不现实的), the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Always bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors’ words. “The neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for a long time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. When getting together with family or friends, many people prefer to play their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.It can also cost your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.9. Why does the author give the example of a cartoon in Paragraph 2?A. To suggest phubbers will destroy the worldB. To tell people of the bad effects of phubbingC. To call for people to go walking without phonesD. To advise students to create more cartoons like this10. According to the passage, what dangers may a phubber have?①Destructing the world ②Affecting his social skills③Damaging his neck and eyesight ④Getting separated from his and familyA. ②③④B. ①②④C. ①③④D. ①②③④11. What’s the author’s attitude towards phubbing?A. AgreementB. DisagreementC. ConfidentD. OptimisticDNine years ago, after Leo had died, people said to me. "I never knew he was your stepfather." You see, I never called him that. At first, he was no one special in my life. Then he became my friend. In time, I felt he was also my father.Leo married my mother when I was eleven. Two years later we moved into a house in a new suburban (郊区的) development, where we put down roots. At first our grassland was just a mud with wild grass, but Leo saw bright possibilities. "We'll plant trees there to give us shade as well as some flowers," he said. And just these little touches made our house different from all the others. More important, a real family was forming. Leo was becoming a full-time parent, and I was learning what it meant to have a father.Weekday mornings when the weather was bad, Leo often drove me to school. Having a father drop you off may have been something my classmates took for granted, but I always thought it was wonderful. Saturday mornings, we went to the hardware shop, then stepped into the five-and-ten, buying a sports magazine or something else. Some people might think that doing shopping together is nothing special, but I, who had ever before spent my childhood watching other families do their everyday activities, experienced them now with extreme delight. Looking back, I realized that Leo gave me what I needed most—the experience of doing ordinary things together as a family.Soon after we moved to the suburbs, one of our new neighbors introduced herself to me. She had already met my mother and Leo. "You know," she said, "you look just like your father." I knew she was just making conversation--but even so... "Thank you", I said. Why tell her anything different?12．In the writer's opinion, _______.A．it is not easy to live with a stepfatherB．not all the stepfathers are as good as LeoC．the husband and wife must think more about their children before they divorceD．in stepfamilies the love and friendship are extremely precious13．The last sentence “Why tell her anything different?” means that __________. .A．he should have told the truthB．he wanted to tell her something that had nothing to do with LeoC．he wouldn't tell her the truthD．he wanted to keep silence whenever he met the neighbors14. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?A. The writer’s stepfather died many year s ago.B. Leo often took the writer out doing some shopping.C. The writer got a stepfather when he was twelve years old.D. The writer was grateful to his stepfather for what he had done.15．The writer's purpose in writing this passage is _______.A．to show his pride to have a good stepfather B．to show how interesting a person Leo wasC．to remind us of our parents D．to explain why they moved to the suburbs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。

甘肃省靖远县第四中学2021-2022高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分：基础知识一，单句语法填空。

（15分）1.Our teacher urges us _______(study) hard with the College Entrance Examination drawing near.2.The thief _________(drag) out of his hiding place by police yesterday.3.As we all know, fresh air is____________( benefit) to our health4.Although I am _________ (annoy) with him about his annoying habit, he can't get rid of it.5．________ (ambitious) plays an important role in our daily life, because it is a guide for us to make decisions and choices.6.With __________ (graduate) around the corner, I am writing to express my gratitude.7.To the __________(satisfy) of the boss, his products could satisfy the needs of the customers.8.___________ (occupy) in looking after three children at home, she no longer has time to enjoy the various activities in the club.9.She apologized to us for her being late, and we accepted her_________. (apologize)10.Children, when ___________ (accompany) by their parents, are allowed to enter the stadium.二.单句改错。

高考模拟卷·英语(120分钟150分)考生须知：1.本卷侧重：高考评价体系之综合性。

2.本卷怎么考：①考查听力中对听力内容做出推断的综合能力(题3)；②考查阅读中理解文中信息从而做出推断的综合能力(题34)。

3.本卷典型情境题：阅读第二节；语言运用第二节。

4.本卷测试范围：高考全部内容。

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.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a bookstore.B.In a library.C.In a teaching building.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How did the woman feel about coming back by train?A.It was tiring.B.It was nice.C.It was fast.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the man think of the woman’s dream?A.It’s impossible.B.It’s common.C.It’s practical.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Professor and student.B.Director and actor.C.Hostess and guest.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why was the woman angry?A.The man had a low salary.B.The dinner she prepared was wasted.C.The man didn’t like the dinner she prepared.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。