大庆市第56中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试
英语
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。
A
Branksome Hall
Class Size: 12 to 22
Grades: JK to Gr. 12
Gender(性别): All girls
Living: day, Boarding(提供住宿的）
Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB）World School. From the earliest grades, students learn to become leaders and to understand the value of serving the community. Discover Branksome hall’s programs at www.brunksome.on.ca.
Stanstead College
Class Size: 13
Grades: Gr. 7 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Boarding
Stanstead College is a private boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. It is an English school that embraces (包含) French in and out of the classroom. It is also uniquely placed to open doors to top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and around the world.
Oakwood Academy
Class Size: 1 to 4
Grades: JK to Gr. 12.
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
Oakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized education plan and small class size to meet their unique learning styles. Direct Instruction is used to teach academics in small groups and a meaningful curriculum (课程) allows students to truly learn.
TEAM School
Class Size: 8 to 12
Grades: Gr. 1 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
TEAM School provides an academic program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.
1. How is Stanstead College different from the others？
A. It is for preschoolers.
B. It involves two languages in class.
C. It is characterized by small class sizes.
D. It provides places for students to stay overnight.
2. What can we learn from Oakwood Academy
A. It has a small class size. B. It’s a boarding school.
C. It offers job opportunities. D. It has its own website.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about TEAM School
A. There are at least 12 students in a class.
B. It is just open to children of school age.
C. Students can. learn how to work together as a team there.
D. Most of its students enter top universities after graduating.
4. What do Oakwood Academy and TEAM School both value
A. Personalized ways of studying.
B. A sense of serving the community.
C. Preparing students for top universities.
D. Designing meaningful lessons for students.
B
At the beginning of my 8:00 a.m. class one Monday at my college, I cheerfully asked my students how their weekend had been. One young man said that his weekend had not been very good. He then proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so cheerful. His question remind me of something I’d read somewhere before:“ Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to approach life that day.” I said to the young man,“ I choose to be cheerful.”“ Let me give you an example,” I continued.
The other 60 students in the class ceased their chatter and began to listen to our conversation.
As soon as I got to my office, I called to ask for a tow( 拖车 ) .The secretary in the office asked me what had happened.“ This is my lucky day,” I replied, smiling.“ Your car breaks down and today is your lucky day ” She was puzzled. “What do you mean ”
“ I lived 17 miles from here,” I replied. “ My car could have broken down anywhere along the freeway. It didn’t. Instead, it broke down in the perfect place: off the freeway, within walking distance of here. I’m still able to teach my class and I have been able to arrange for the tow truck to meet after my class. If my car was meant to break down today, it couldn’t have been arranged in a more convenient fashion.” The secretary’s eyes opened wide, and then she smiled. I smiled back and headed for class. So ended my story to the students in my economies class.
I scanned the 61 faces in the lecture hall. Despite the early hour, no one seemed to be asleep. Somehow, my story had touched them. Or maybe it wasn’t the story at all. In fact, it had all started with a student’s observation that I was cheerful. A wise man once said:“ Who you are speaks louder to me than anything you can say.” I suppose it must be so.
5.What do we know about the writer according to the Paragraph 1
A. He likes to tell stories. B. He is strict with his students.
C. He remains cheerful in his life. D. He always makes random choices.
6. Where did the writer’s car break down
Close to his school. B. On the freeway.
C. Near his home. D. On the campus
7. What's the writer's attitude to life
Sensitive B. observation C. optimistic D. troublesome
8. What can be a suitable title for the text
A good beginning is half done.
A bad workman blames his tools.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Deeds take priority over words in education.
C
The man goes quietly into the room. He stands over the bed where his three-day-old son is lying and begins to speak to him.
“My son, I have dreamt of you for many, many years. I had your name picked out even before you were born because I knew that I wanted you. Every time I thought of you I would have a smile on my face. Gabriel. You always gave me joy.
“I really hope we have a great relationship, where you can talk to me about anything and not be embarrassed. Most of the time it will seem like I am too old to understand, but I’m sure you will see that, as I did with my father, my advice is some of the best you will get.
“I am sorry for the misunderstandings (误会) we will have, but you will understand I spent my whole life waiting for you. You are my son, so I am not going to sit back and watch you hurt yourself. You are very important to me. ”
The man stops and looks at his son. Then he begins to sob (呜咽).
“Sorry my dear, I’m crying because something bad happened. I am seriously ill. I will leave you soon.” The man gives a weak laugh. “This is the first time in many years I have been brought to tears.” The man kisses the baby who is sleeping so soundly and whispers, “I will love you forever.”
9. Why does the man say so many words to his son
A. He wants his son to fall asleep. B. He loves his baby very much.
C. There are misunderstandings between them. D. He dreamed of his son the night before.
10. Why does the man cry when he is talking to the child
A. He will be too old to understand his son one day.
B. He will die and leave his son soon.
C. His son doesn’t listen to him and falls asleep.
D. His son will hurt himself some day.
11. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage
A. He picked out the child’s name before he was born.
B. The man is not pleased with his present life.
C. The man has had a great relationship with his child.
D. The man’s family will be much happier than before.
D
How do you learn English Are you trying to improve your speaking Then aim for fluency and “standard” pronunciation. Do you want to get better at writing You should practice vocabulary and grammar.
But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: people from different places may speak English differently. For example, people from the US and the UK speak very differently. If a British friend invited me to eat lunch at his apartment, he might say: “Come over to mine round 1 p.m.” But if I invited him over, I might say: “Be at my place a little after 1 p.m.” “My place” is more commonly used in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK—both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.
Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. For example, imagine that you are talking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use “You”, you should reply—that’s the correct pronoun whether you’re addressing one person or a group. But using “you” to address many people feels strange in a conversation. The most common choice around the US is to say “you guys”. But working class natives of my hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, say “yinz”. In eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, some people say “youse”. In the southern US, people say “y’all”.
The point is that there’s a lot more to languages than what’s standard and proper. So take a tour around the US, y’all. Yinz will be glad that youse do it.
12. What is the informal way of saying “my house” in the UK
A. My place. B. Mine. C. My apartment. D. My flat.
13. The underlined word “address” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. write to B. come to C. speak to D. turn to
14. How many examples does the author use
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
15. If someone says, “It’s good seein’y’all.”, he is likely from ______.
A. the southern US B. Pennsylvania C. New York D. New Jersey
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。
Life is filled with regrets. 16 When we look back, we always wish that we had made better choices. Then what can we do to avoid future regrets
Make better plans.
If you start to do something, you need to make a plan before doing it. The earlier, the better. 17 You’ll also know what you should do and what you shouldn’t do.
18
You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active. You also need to be kind. “Thank you” can bring a smile to someone’s face. Learn to say “sorry” and don’t be angry with others.
Find the right friend.
A friend may make your life and can break your life as well. 19 Good friends will always better your ideas.
Never fear failure.
Everybody fails. Even the greatest person failed. We should not fear failure, because failure is not the end of the road. 20
Life is good. We don’t have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, live better and work better when we have the chance to do so.
A. Live a more active life.
B. Almost all of us have no difficulty telling our regrets.
C. We should take failure as a chance and improve ourselves.
D. We had many dreams when we were young children.
E. So you have to think twice when you choose a friend.
F. Build up your confidence.
G. You will know what comes first and what comes last.
完形填空（共 20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26～40各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
I was cycling and noticed a person, about a quarter of a kilometer in front of me. I could tell he was cycling a little slower than me and 21________ to try to catch up with him. I had about a kilometer to go on the road 22_______ turning off.
So I 23________ cycling faster and faster and every 24_________, I was gaining on him just a little bit. After just a few minutes I was only about 100 yards 25_______him , so I really picked up the pace and 26________ myself. You would have 27________ I was cycling in the last section of the London Olympic triathlon.
28______ I caught up with him and passed by him. On the inside I felt so 29______. I beat him, of course, but he didn’t even know we were 30________.
After I passed him, I 31______ that I had been so focused on competing against him that I 32________ my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around and go all the way back.
Isn’t that what happens in life when we 33______ competing with co-workers ,neighbors, and friends, trying to 34________ that we are more successful or more important We spend our time and 35_______ chasing after them and we miss out on our own 36_______ to our future.
The 37______ of unhealthy competition is that it is never-ending 38_______. And there will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with 39______ job, more money and more education, etc.
Therefore ,just take what life has given you, your height, weight, and personality. Stay focused and live a peaceful life. There is no 40_______ in life. Run your own race and wish others well.
21.A.failed B.decided C. agreed D. forgot
22.A.when B. after C unless D. before
23 A.stopped B.started C.enjoyed D.regretted
24.A.way B.block C. step D. time
25A. Apart from B. above C. ahead of D. behind
forted B. protected C. supported D. pushed
27A. thought B.remembered C. dreamt D. hoped
28A. Finally B. Surprisingly C. Fortunately D . Apparently
29A.calm B. lucky C.astonished D.good
30A.racing B.exciting C. celebrating D. cycling
31A.believed B. expected C understood D.realized
32A.escaped B. missed C. made D. lost
33A. Worry about B. care for C. depend on D. focus on
34A. Prove B. declare C.explain D. inform
35A.tears B. energy C. time D. pain
36A.paths B. entrances C.plans D. barriers
37A. task B. difficulty C. goal D.problem
38A. movement B. cycle C. event D. routine
39A.steady B. better C. temporary D. suitable
40A.mistake B.competition C. pressure D. challenge
语法填空 (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内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the development of the Internet, more and more teenagers make friends online nowadays.
Some people say it is good to do that, while others think it’s 41__________(harm) especially to school pupils.
Some consider that making friends online is a modern way to share their thoughts friendship 42___________ others. They can express their thoughts 43_________(free) to improve social skills and fluency in English. On the contrary, some strongly believe it is a waste of time making friends through online communication and what is worse, those so--called ”friends” are likely 44___________(cheat) you after 45____________(gain) your trust.
In my opinion, Whether the Internet is good or not depends on 46_________ we use it. If it 47__________(use) properly, we can communicate with people 48________come from every corner of the world. However, since the Internet was born, many bad men have made use of it to do something bad. So we must learn to determine true or false and avoid 49_____________(hurt).
In a word, every coin has two 50_________(side). So does the Internet. If used in a proper way, the Internet has more advantages in seeking friendship.
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。
Dear Tom,
I am extreme sorry that I can’t go to Beijing with you next weekend. I want you to know what has happened .
Yesterday my friend Li Ming called me, that went to Germany two years before. He told me that he would return back next Saturday and ask me to pick he up at the airport. We haven’t seen each other for two year. I hope you can accept my apology and understand me. It would be better if you allow me show you around a city another day. Once again, I’m sorry for any inconvenient.
书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华，你和外国朋友Tom 约好这个周五晚上去体育馆看足球赛，但你因为临时有事不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件：
表达歉意；
解释原因；
另约时间。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to say that I can’t go to watch the football match with you. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua高二英语下学期期中测试参考答案
阅读理解
1-20 BABAC ACDBB ABCAA BGAEC
阅读A语篇解读：这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四所学校的情况，分别是Branksome Hall、Stanstead College、Oakwood Academy以及TEAM School。
1.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据Stanstead College部分中It is an English school that embraces (包含) French in and out of the classroom.（这是一所在教室内外都接受法语的英语学校）可知Stanstead College与其他学院不同之处在于Stanstead College在课堂上涉及两种语言。故选B。
2.【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据Oakwood Academy部分中Class Size: 1 to 4（班级人数:1至4人）以及分析其他学校可知Oakwood Academy的班级规模很小。故选A。
3.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据TEAM School部分中TEAM School provides an academic program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.（TEAM School为1到12年级的学生提供学术项目。面向6岁到14岁的学生的小班(8名学生)和个性化的学术项目提供教育升级）可知TEAM School只对学龄儿童开放。故选B。
4. 【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据Oakwood Academy部分中Oakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized education plan and small class size to meet their unique learning styles. （Oakwood Academy是一所私立学校，学生需要个性化的教育计划和小班教学来满足他们独特的学习风格。）以及TEAM School部分中Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.（面向6岁到14岁的学生受益于小班(8名学生)和个性化的学术项目提供教育升级）可知Oakwood Academy和TEAM School两者都看重个性化的学习方式。故选A。
阅读C语篇解读：本文为记叙文。文章通过病重的爸爸对刚出生的儿子的话，表达了一位父亲对孩子的深沉的爱。
9.【答案】B
【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段的内容可知，这个儿子是他一直企盼的。根据第二段中的每当想起儿子“a smile on my face”以及“You always gave me joy.”可知，他非常爱这个孩子，故选B。
10. 【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Sorry, my dear, I’m crying because something bad happened. I am seriously ill. I will leave you soon.”可知，他哭是因为他病的很重，很快会死了从而离开儿子。故选B。
11. 【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I had your name picked out even before you were born because I knew that I wanted you”此句是指，早在他儿子出生之前就知道了他的名字。由此可知，他在儿子出生前就给孩子挑选好名字了，故选A。
阅读D【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学习英语时，最好着眼大局，要注意不同的人讲英语的方式存在着差异。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“ “My place” is more commonly used in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK—both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.（“ my place”在美国使用得更为普遍，而“ mine”在英国使用得更为频繁——两者都是表示“ my house”或“ my apartment”的非正式用法。）”可知，在英国表示“my house”的非正式用法为“mine”，故选B。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。由第四段中的“For example, imagine that you are talking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use “You”, you should reply — that’s the correct pronoun whether you’re addressing one person or a group. (例如，假设您正在与一群人交谈，并希望同时向他们讲话。“你用什么代词？”“你”，你应该回答——这是正确的代词，无论你addressing一个人或一个群体)”可知，addressing在此和上文talking to的意思相同，即“和……说话/交谈”。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: people from different places may speak English differently.（但是这种学习方式虽然必要，却忽略了一件大事: 来自不同地方的人说英语的方式可能不同。）”第三段第一句“Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. （即使是美国不同地区的人说话也不一样。）”可知，作者在文章中通过引用不同地方的人说英语的方式不同，使用了英国和美国人对同一个内容的不同表达，和不同地区的人说英语的方式的不同，引用了美国不同地区的人说话方式的不同的例子，来说明英语在表达上是有差异的。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“In the southern US, people say “y’all”: as in, “don’t forget about us, y’all!”(在美国南部，人们说“y’all”：就像“别忘了我们，y’all！”)”可知，如果有人对你和你的家人说“It’s good seein’ y’all!”，他很可能是从美国南部来。故选A项。
七选五：语篇解读：这是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章向我们讲述了人生充满了遗憾，但可以做一些事来避免遗憾的发生。
16．【答案】B
【解析】根据上一句Life is filled with regrets.可知，生活充满遗憾。故B项：Almost all of us have no difficulty telling our regrets.( 几乎所有人都能毫不费力地说出自己的遗憾。)是对上文的进一步说明，故选B。
17．【答案】G
【解析】根据上文If you start to do something, you need to make a plan before doing it. The earlier, the better.可知，如果你开始做某事，你需要在做之前制定一个计划。越早越好。给G项：You will know what comes first and what comes last.(你也会知道你应该做什么和不应该做什么。)是早做计划的好处，符合本段文意。故选G。
18．【答案】A
【解析】根据本段内容You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active. You also need to be kind.可知，要过更积极的生活，故选A。
19．【答案】E
【解析】根据前文A friend may make your life and can break your life as well.可知朋友的重要，E项：So you have to think twice when you choose a friend.(所以当你选择朋友时，你必须三思而后行)符合文意，故选E。
20．【答案】C
【解析】根据前文Everybody fails. Even the greatest person failed. We should not fear failure, because failure is not the end of the road.可知，每个人都失败。即使是最伟大的人也失败过。我们不应该害怕失败，因为失败不是道路的终点。故C项：We should take failure as a chance and improve ourselves.(我们应该以失败为契机，提高自己)承接上文，说明对待失败的态度。故选C。
完形填空
21-40 BDBBD DAADD DBDAB ADBBB
语法填空
41. harmful 42. with 43. freely 44. to cheat 45. gaining
46. how 47. is used 48. who / that being hurt 50. sides
短文改错
1. extreme → extremely 2. that → who 3. before → ago
4. 删除return 后的back 5. ask →asked 6. he → him
7. year → years 8. show → to show 9. a city → the city
10. inconvenient → inconvenience
书面表达
Dear Tom,
I’m so sorry to say that I can't go to watch the football match with you as scheduled this Friday night. This afternoon, I suddenly received the news that my grandfather fell down and broke his left leg. Since my father is on a business trip and won’t come back next Monday; my mother needs to look after my little sister at home, so I have to take the responsibility of taking care of my grandfather in the hospital these nights.
I have heard that there will be a match which is more exciting next Friday night. I wonder whether you are available then. If you are free, we can make an appointment to watch that football match.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达是应用文，要求写一封书信。
第1步：根据提示可知，本文要求写一封电子邮件：假设你是李华，你和外国朋友Tom约好这个周五晚上去体育馆看足球赛，但你因故不能 赴约 请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件：1.表示歉意；2.解释原因；3.另约时间时态应为一般现在时。
第2步：根据写作要求，确定关键词（组），如； suddenly（突然），responsibility（责任），available（有空的），exciting（精彩的），appointment（约定）及wonder（想知道）等。
第3步：根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第4步：连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，保持卷面的整洁美观。
本文内容完整，层次分明，结构紧凑，表达准确。另外全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。
