齐市第八高级中学2021-2022学年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20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
A
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B
My wife and I havealways been friendly with the clerks at the local store. I don’t think many people appreciate what a difficult job these clerks have. They work for a little money and I often wonder how they make ends meet.
One of the clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but he didn’t one day. I asked him about it and he said they’d been out of order and that he couldn’t afford a new pair. His family needed money. It was clear that he was having a difficult time.
We wanted to help him, so we turned to our own eye doctor for help with a plan. We had his secretary contact him, asking him to come in for an eye exam for free. We told the doctor to let him order whatever glasses he wanted and that we would pay for them. Although Charlie questioned what was going on, the doctor just told him that someone had offered the money for his new glasses. When we went in to pay the bill, the doctor told us he was touched by our idea so that he waived the exam fee and only charged us for half the price of the glasses!
It was so wonderful to see Charlie in his new glasses and he enjoyed telling all the regular customers how the gift came about. I’m sure that upon hearing his story, ideas of kindness may have come in the minds of many people.
4. Why didn’t the clerk Charlie wear glasses one day
A. It was very warm and fine. B. His glasses were missing.
C. His old glasses were broken. D. He forgot to wear his glasses.
5. From the passage, we can infer that ______.
A. Charlie was a young man with skills
B. Charlie knew who paid the money for the new glasses
C. Charlie completely accepted the money for the new glasses
D. Charlie couldn’t support his family with enough money
6. The underlined word “waived” in the third paragraph can be replaced by ______.
A. took up B. gave up C. cut up D. put off
7. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage
A. Customers’ Gift to an Employee
B. A Friendly Clerk — Charlie
C. The Wonderful Feeling of Helping others
D. An Expensive Pair of Glasses
C
During the last twenty years there has been increasing concern with the quality of the environment. Along with air and water pollutants, noise pollution has been recognized as a serious pollutant. As noise levels have risen, the effects of noise have become more obvious.
Noise is defined as “unwanted sound”. Causes of noise pollution include traffic, aircraft, rock bands, barking dogs, television, garbage trucks, and noise from neighbors, voices, alarms, and boats. Studies show that over forty percent of Americans are disturbed at home or lose sleep because of noise pollution.
Noise has bad effects on people and the environment. Noise causes hearing loss, interferes (妨碍) with human activities at home and work, and is in various ways dangerous to people’s health and well being.
When we think, talk, listen to music, or sleep, we need quiet. Even low levels of noise can be annoying or frustrating. Sudden increases in volume can make sounds annoying. The quieter the background is, the more penetrating a noise can be.
Noise can also make instructions or warning unclear, resulting in accidents. Louder noise bursts can cause more problems. Continued stress can lead to high blood pressure, which is the major cause of some diseases.
Long exposure to noise levels above eight-five decibels (分贝) can damage inner cells and lead to hearing loss. Noise can result in the uncontrolled fear response and can cause adrenaline (肾上腺素) to be pumped into the bloodstream, the heart rate to quicken, muscles to tense, breathing to increase, and the digestive system to slow down.
Local government has the responsibility to fight noise pollution. For example, it can regulate the speed of trains through their community. On the other hand, a responsible citizen will never make noise pollution wherever he is.
8. What does the underlined word “penetrating” in paragraph 4 mean
A. High and exciting B. Clear and comfortable
C. Deep and shocking D. Loud and unpleasant
9.Which of the following is related to the noise pollution
A. Quickening the digestive system. B. Breathing fast.
C. Having low blood pressure. D. Slowing down the heart rate.
10. In the last paragraph, the author suggests that _____________.
A. individuals and the government should work together to reduce noise pollution
B. the government should offer its people better education on noise pollution
C. the government should be responsible for fighting noise pollution
D. people who make noise pollution should be punished
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Bad effects of noise pollution. B. Measurement of noise levels.
C. Hearing damage from environmental noise. D. Community reactions to noise.
D
Many of us live with a roommate at some stage. Sometimes, there can be problems. Who hasn’t had an argument about whose turn it is to take out the rubbish or who should be the oneto clear up after dinner However, living with another person also comes with many benefits.
You know that there’s always someone else around, which can help you feel safer. There is always someone to talk to, so you never feel lonely. Besides these obvious benefits, there are some you may not notice. For example, we’re actually more likely to eat healthier food when living with others.
To examine the effect of living alone, Australian university researchers did much research and found that people living alone tended to eat less fresh food, which can have a significant negative effect on long-term health. However, those living with others generally benefited from a more varied diet compared to those living alone.
What could explain these findings The researchers believe the social and cultural roles played by cooking, food preparation and eating may be important considerations. For example, those living with friends have someone else to go shopping with, and thus are likely to buy higher-quality fresh food regularly.
Cooking skills may be another factor. If people living alone find they do not have the knowledge required to prepare a particular dish or cook a certain food,they may fall back on ready-made, less healthy food. However, if they live with at least one other person, they may be able to ask for help.
In addition, people living alone can eat whatever they want at any time of the day or night. However, it’s helpful to have someone around who questions your decision to eat frozen pizza at 3 am. In other words, roommates can draw your attention to unhealthy routines.
So, if you now live alone and find yourself fighting a losing battle against poor eating habits, why not consider sharing a home with someone else You could encourage one another on to greater health and well-being.
12.The author uses the first paragraph to ______.
A. introduce the topic of the text
B. remind readers of their roommates
C. show the problems of living with others
D. recall the experience of sharing a room
13.The second paragraph is mainly about _______.
A.The reasons for living with others
B.the benefits of having a roommate
C.the way of dealing with a roommate
D.the importance of communicating with others
14.The underlined phrase “fall back on” in Paragraph 5 means________.
A.hunt for B.cut down on C.depend on D.give up
15.What is the main purpose of this text
A.To explain why roommate have arguments.
B. To tell readers every coin has two sides.
C.To encourage people to have a roommate.
D.To persuade people to develop healthy eating habits.
第二节:七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
How can you develop more patience In this article you will learn some tips to practice more patience in your life.
Count from 1 to 10. When you sense that feeling of impatience, you just slowly count from 1 to 10. What this does to you differs from person to person and from time to time. 16 Maybe it suddenly makes you feel patient.
Do things more slowly to train your patience. 17 And that is also true with patience. You can just practice it in the most special ways. For example, walk with a toddler(蹒跚学走步的幼儿)and keep up with his/her pace.
18 Acceptance is a quality that will help you to be patient. If you don’t have control over something, tolerate it! When you give in to the uncontrollable force, you’ll remain calm and tolerant.
Have a goal. Having a goal is good for so many things! 19 You do everything you need to do, and you accept everything that is necessary for achieving that end result. You are willing to set a goal because you know it is fully worth your effort.
Realize that some things require time. It takes time for a tree to grow out of the seed you have planted. Don’t get disappointed if you can’t immediately obtain the benefits of something. 20
In the end you will run out of patience.
Without a goal, nothing is possible.
You will then know what you are doing it for.
Accept and tolerate things you cannot control.
So next time it happens, just try the counting out again.
When you practice something, it becomes easier and easier!
G. Some things become worthwhile when they take a certain amount of time.
第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
I was in Houston a few weeks ago, and needed to be back home in Austin by the early morning the next day. So I 21 to leave that evening. _22 , my tire blew out on the way. I 23 a small parking lot. Then I 24 the doors and picked up my phone to call a tow truck(拖车). Soon a man 25 on my driver’s side window and asked if he could help me. From his 26 and behavior, I knew he was far more 27 to rob than help me, so I 28 refused and told him the tow truck was coming any time. He asked again, but again I gently shook my head. He finally said, “ Madam, you need 29 . A tow truck in Houston will arrive anywhere between 45 minutes and approximately 30 (which I knew was true), and you aren’t going anywhere until you have the tire 31 .”
I looked hard, straight into his 32 , and instinctively(凭直觉) saw someone different from the 33 person he appeared to be at first glance. So, against all reasonable 34 , but trusting my instincts, I got out. He looked 35 , but got right to work, trying to find the 36 tire. It took a while 37 it was stored under the van(车厢).
He changed the tire, 38 the seat to its place and said, “Thank you for letting me help you. You gave me a 39 when most people would never open the door to someone like me. Would it be okay if I gave you a hug ” When I recovered, I gave him a giant hug. I left with a new tire and a renewed 40 in human nature.
21.A.wanted B.happened C.hoped D.had
22.A.Unfortunately B.Unexpectedly C.Strangely D.Undoubtedly
23.A.broke into B.pulled into C.went out D.looked around
24.A.opened B.fixed C.broke D.locked
25.A.hit B.knocked C.climbed D.checked
26.A.words B.appearance C.height D.personality
27.A.anxious B.willing C.pleased D.likely
28.A.politely B.stubbornly C.repeatedly D.hurriedly
29.A.money B.help C.water D.gas
30.A. forever B.now C.never D.already
31.A. moved B.sold C.balanced D.changed
32.A.mind B.head C.eyes D.heart
33.A.violent B.intelligent C.reliable D.cold-hearted
34.A.decisions B.arguments C.judgment D.expectation
35.A.disappointed B.surprised C.touched D.depressed
36.A.worn B.flat C.spare D.free
37.A.since B.but C.so D.once
38.A.showed B.left C.held D.returned
39.A.job B.gift C.lesson D.chance
40.A.delight B.faith C.interest D.pride
第二节(共10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单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China, which takes pride in inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its 41 (able) to change the world with its “new four great inventions”: high-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping. The “new four great inventions” are all related 42 China’s high-tech innovation(创新), 43 improved the quality of people’s lives. “My wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat 44 I want simply with a tap of my phone,” says Lin Long, 45 overseas Chinese student from Cambodia. “ It is 46 (amaze) that even pancake sellers are using AliPay.”
The operating model of bike-sharing is based on satellite navigation system, mobile payment, big data 47 other high technologies. It is 48 (increase) clear that China is innovating and no longer copying Western ideas. China has the 49 (large) mobile use in the world.
In terms of the “new four great inventions”, Charlie Dai, principal analyst of American market research company Forrester, said, “These products and services 50 (improve) customer experience so far.”
写作
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,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。
A lecture on “English learning” was held the last Friday in our school. The lecture giving by a professor from Peking University lasts from 2:00 to 4:00. He stressed serious the importance of learning English in modern times. Then he shared her learning experience with us. Besides, he introduced some useful ways memorize English words or improve spoken English. After the interested lecture, we asked him for advices on the problems what we had while learning English. We have learned a lot from this lecture.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华,从互联网((the Internet)上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营,欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。
内容主要包括:
1.自我介绍(包括英语能力);
2.参加意图(介绍中国、了解其他国家);
3.希望获准。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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齐市第八高级中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试
英语试题
答案
阅读理解
1-3 CAC (B) 4-7 CDBA (C) 8-11 DBCA (D)12-15 ABCC
七选五 16-20 EFDCG
完型填空
21--40 DABDB BDABC DCACB CADDB
语法填空
41.ability 42.to 43.which 44.whatever/what 45.an
46.amazing 47.and 48. increasingly 49.largest 50.have improved
短文改错
删the; 2. giving-given; 3. lasts-lasted; 4. serious-seriously; 5. her-his;
memorize前加to; 7. or-and; 8.interested-interesting;
advices-advice; 10.what-that/which或删掉
作文
One Possible Version
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua, a middle school student from China. I read the announcement of the summer camp that you have posted on the Internet and I am interested in it. I know that you welcome students from different countries and I'd like to take part in it. I've been learning English for 10 years, and I speak fluent English. What is more, I'll be able to tell students from other countries about China and learn about their countries as well. I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp.
Looking forward to your reply!
Regards,
Li Hua
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