辽中区二高中2021-2022学年高二下学期期末摸底考试
英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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．What time is it now
A．2：30. B．3：30. C．4：30.
2．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a hotel. B．At home. C．In an office.
3．What does the woman think of the film
A．It is too long.
B．It is very interesting.
C．It is too violent.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A picture.
B．The sunset.
C．A social media website.
5．What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates.
B．Host and guest.
C．Boss and engineer.
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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What happened to the man's computer
A．Its files were lost.
B．Its screen turned black.
C．Its hard drive was broken.
7．What did the man do cleverly
A．He called the sales service first.
B．He changed his hard drive first.
C．He reserved all his files in time.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How many days does the woman lose for her vocation
A．10 days. B．15 days. C．25 days.
9．When did the new rule come into effect
A．In November.
B．In July.
C．In January.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Who is the man
A．A player. B．A teacher. C．A fisherman.
11．What does fishing mean for the man
A．Improving patience at work.
B．Finding fun from doing basic things.
C．Enjoying a moment of being alone.
12．Why does the man put the fish back into the lake
A．They are polluted.
B．They are too small.
C．They are a little pitiful.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the woman going to do
A．Raise a pet. B．Hold a party. C．Visit a vet.
14．What does the man react to the indoor cats
A．He is allergic to them.
B．He is afraid of them.
C．He is fond of them.
15．What is the funny thing about the woman's cats
A．They like sleeping on the couch.
B．They always change their habits.
C．They fight with each other.
16．What does the man mean at last
A．He may have a cat someday.
B．He will look after her cats carefully.
C．He can't go to the party this time.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20 题。
17．Why does the speaker come to Shanghai
A．To have a travel.
B．To attend a meeting.
C．To do business.
18．What made the speaker surprised about Shanghai first
A．The wide highways.
B．The high buildings.
C．The trees everywhere.
19．What does the speaker learn after chatting with the hotel staff
A．She is poor.
B．She knows little.
C．She is successful.
20．What will the speaker do soon
A．To read history books.
B．To make a video on Youtube.
C．To learn some Chinese.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Boarding Courses
Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) is an award winning UK summer school provider for international students aged 11—17.Please join the students from over 100 countries.
SBC Canford Summer School (ages 11—15) is located at Canford School, Tatler School Awards Public School of the Year 2019. It is within easy reach of the coastal town of Bournemouth and is one of the most popular UK destinations for English language learning outside of London. Dates: Monday, 6 July 2021—Monday, 10 August 2021 Teaching Hours: 15 Hours Per Week Courses: General English, English Literature, Introduction to Business
Headington Oxford Summer School (ages 13—16) is located in the beautiful city of Oxford, just a 30 minute walk from the city centre. It provides students with a wonderful setting in which to study and meet other students from around the world. Dates: Saturday, 4 July 2021—Saturday, 18 July 2021 Teaching Hours: 20 Hours Per Week Courses: General English, Summer Study, Global Young Leaders
SBC at Eton College (ages 11—16), only 34 kilometres from London, provides students with the opportunity to study at one of the world's most famous schools. Founded in 1440 by King Henry Ⅵ， Eton College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers as well as many authors, scientists, actors and explorers. Dates: Monday, 13 July 2021—Monday, 24 August 2021 Teaching Hours：15 Hours Per Week Courses: General English, Mathematics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
Oxford College Summer School (ages 15—17) gives students the chance to experience the very best of what Oxford has to offer. Students live and study in the famous university city of Oxford. For over 800 years it has been home to the leading academic minds in scientific and cultural studies. Dates: Monday, 6 July 2021—Monday, 17 August 2021 Teaching Hours: 15 Hours Per Week Courses: Business & Leadership, Engineering, Medicine
21．Which school doesn't provide General English
A．SBC Canford Summer School.
B．Headington Oxford Summer School.
C．SBC at Eton College.
D．Oxford College Summer School.
22．What makes SBC at Eton College different from the others
A．It has produced many heads of government.
B．It has educated some leading academic minds.
C．It has invited authors and scientists as educators.
D．It has become a winner of Tatler School Awards.
23．Which age range is Headington Oxford Summer School for
A．Ages 11—15. B．Ages 13—16.
C．Ages 11—16. D．Ages 15—17.
B
The sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD programme. The move was good for me professionally, but I worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldn't be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved.
Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, I'd read my class notes out loud with my daughter. She'd respond by asking questions, such as “Mom, what are bacteria？” It helped us both learn.
After I graduated, I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new grad student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to invigorate my career was going to have long term negative impacts on my kids.
Over the past year, though, I've started to let go of some of this worry. I've realised that we have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband landed a job that he is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”
Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it's also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through the lens of science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow my footsteps, whatever path they choose.
24．How did the writer feel about the move for her PhD programme
A．It was fruitful but exhausting.
B．It was the last thing she would do.
C．It was hopeful but challenging.
D．It was promising for the whole family.
25．Which can best replace the word “invigorate” in Paragraph 3
A．Promote. B．Change.
C．Create. D．Choose.
26．What could be inferred from Anne's words in Paragraph 4
A．People are afraid of having cancer.
B．Cancer is health enemy No.1.
C．Her mom takes her job seriously.
D．Anne is proud of her mom.
27．What might be the best title of the text
A．Onwards and Upwards
B．Double Gains of Mom's Pursuit
C．Like Mother, Like Daughter
D．The Generation Gap Narrowed by Love
C
The streets of Seville, Spain, are lined with over 48,000 attractive orange trees, producing over 16,500 tons of fruit every winter. Though that gives Seville the honour of being Europe's top orange producing city, the fruit is too sour to be consumed fresh. Some of the produce is used to make jam, but most ends up in landfills. However, that may change soon thanks to an inventive idea to use the oranges to produce clean energy.
The pilot programme is being launched by the local government and parks department in cooperation with Emasesa, Seville's water supply division. Juice obtained from 38.6 tons of oranges will be left to ferment(发酵) in an existing biogas facility. The gas released from the fermented liquid will be collected and used to drive a generator to produce clean power. The officials estimate the test run will generate about 1,500 kW·h of energy—enough to run one of Emasesa's water purification plants. They say, “It's not just about saving money. The oranges are a problem for the city, and we're producing added value from waste.”
If successful, by 2023, the city hopes to recycle all the oranges and add the electricity generated back to its power system. In trial runs, 1,000 kilos of oranges produced 50 kW·h of clean energy—enough to satisfy the daily electricity needs of five homes.
“Emasesa is now a role model in Spain for sustainability and the fight against climate change，” Espadas Cejas, mayor of Seville, said in the press conference announcing the pilot programme. “This project will help us reach our targets for reducing emissions(排放), energy self sufficiency, and the circular economy.”
The latest attempt is among the many initiatives being carried out across Spain to achieve the country's goal of switching its electricity system to renewable sources by 2050—if everything goes according to plan, fully decarbonising its economy shortly after that.
28．How are oranges on Seville's street trees mostly treated
A．Be thrown away as garbage.
B．Be made into jam.
C．Be brought to market.
D．Be consumed fresh.
29．What is the officials' attitude to the programme mentioned
A．Critical. B．Conservative.
C．Positive. D．Concerned.
30．What can we infer from the text
A．Seville's orange trees will be replaced.
B．Emasesa sets an example in saving water.
C．Emasesa's residents are using clean energy.
D．Spain is determined to develop alternative energy.
31．What's the purpose of this text
A．To draw attention to urban waste.
B．To promote research into orange juice.
C．To show a trend towards sustainable energy.
D．To introduce an innovative electricity making project.
D
The widespread use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to the old, who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.
Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the benefits that new technologies offer. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people aged 60 and above was 253.88 million in 2019, about 18.1% of China's population. But only 23% of the senior citizens were able to use the Internet. That means more than three fourths of the elderly are deprived(剥夺) of the digital benefits.
Many senior citizens who can't use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic. Even with a smartphone in hand and the Internet available, many of them still feel helpless. They don't know how to call a taxi through the apps. There have been reports of many shops turning away elders who don't know how to pay using smartphones, instead of letting them pay with cash. Worse still, as they don't know how to get the Internet based health code(健康码), they are refused to enter many public places. Presenting individual health code is part of the epidemic prevention(防疫) and control measures.
New technologies become popular because they are often of great use in our daily lives. But many senior citizens, especially those living in the countryside or those whose grown up children don't live with them, are not able to use the Internet or smartphones, either because of financial problems or because they cannot learn new things beyond a certain point. The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more obvious.
However, the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived of digital benefits. It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap, and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.
32．What do the statistics show in Paragraph 2
A．There are a small number of senior citizens in China.
B．Only 23%of the senior citizens can use the computer.
C．Three fourths of the elders are unwilling to use smartphones.
D．Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices.
33．What does the author try to tell us in Paragraph 3
A．Cash is no longer accepted in most shops.
B．It's a must for everyone to have a health code.
C．Most elders need guidance on how to use the apps.
D．Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly.
34．Which of the followings is NOT the reason why the elderly can't enjoy digital benefits
A．Their living areas.
B．Their financial conditions.
C．Their relationship with their children.
D．Their difficulty in learning new things.
35．Which word best describes the author's attitude to the current situation of the elderly
A．Positive. B．Worried.
C．Negative. D．Indifferent.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reasons Why Change Is Good for You
We all know that change is hard because your brain is used to doing the same thing again and again. __36__ But the positive consequence is really great. Here are four reasons why change is good for you：
◆ __37__
Life in the comfort zone is easy. You simply follow a routine and you can predict the results. Outside of the comfort zone, your assumptions are questioned. The idea of doing the same thing over and over without question is discouraged.
◆ You get to experience more.
__38__ When you look back on your life, all of the really amazing things are because of a new experience you had. All of those vacations you took and all of the people you have met have taught you more than you ever learnt in school. These experiences now make up who you are today.
◆ You'll be more flexible and adaptable.
Without doubt change makes you more flexible and adaptable. You learn to deal with things in a way that seems foreign but acceptable and achievable. __39__ You begin to thrive(茁壮成长) in new situations because you have proven to yourself that you can not only handle change, but FLOURISH.
◆ You have more fun.
When you are open to change, you are open to saying YES to more. You are open to more experiences and opportunities. __40__ When you add all of these things together, you are going to have a more colourful life and you'll have a ton of fun figuring it all out along the way—there's no doubt about it.
A．You are pushed out of your comfort zone.
B．Experience is waiting for you at the doorstep.
C．You have the opportunity to meet more people too.
D．Whether the change is good or bad for you, it does happen.
E．We also know how challenging it can be to go through change.
F．Then, you'll be more confident when in the next uncomfortable situation.
G．Change is good because you have the chance to involve in new experiences.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On my third birthday, we moved to this neighbourhood. Arlene and her husband, Bill, lived next door, who had no children. There weren't any __41__ my age nearby, so I mostly played in the yard alone. Arlene and Bill spent a lot of time working in the __42__， and I was always talking to them from our yard. They were never tired of listening to me. I think what __43__ me to them is that they saw a lot of themselves in me—we were all lonely kids. It was a wonderful __44__.
When I was about five, I had an idea __45__ I took Bill and Arlene into our family as my grandparents. My parents made the __46__ that I should ask them directly and so I did. They started crying and __47__ accepted. It is truly wonderful for a child __48__ her love and adults being so overjoyed to accept it. Every child in this world __49__ enthusiastically repaid love.
From the day I accepted them, I called Bill and Arlene Grandpa and Grandma and my parents called them Mom and Dad. Over the years, Bill and Arlene __50__ me in all my dreams. They encouraged me to __51__ college, even though I didn't have the money to go. And when I was __52__ to a university, they presented me with their savings. They told me they'd been __53__ money since the day I called them grandparents. Four years later, I __54__ and now work as an official.
Arlene passed away in 2013. Bill told me that Arlene thought the greatest __55__ of her life was me, her granddaughter.
41．A.relatives B．friends
C．classmates D．kids
42．A.farm B．factory
C．garden D．office
43．A.introduced B．urged
C．left D．drew
44．A.occasion B．connection
C．performance D．conversation
45．A.if only B．even if
C．as though D．how come
46．A.change B．rule
C．proposal D．mistake
47．A.modestly B．honestly
C．emotionally D．peacefully
48．A.offering B．concerning
C．obtaining D．managing
49．A.presents B．deserves
C．denies D．demands
50．A.supported B．impressed
C．comforted D．persuaded
51．A.apply for B．move to
C．give up D．look into
52．A.used B．admitted
C．known D．limited
53．A.handing out B．turning in
C．taking over D．putting away
54．A.graduated B．regretted
C．quitted D．hesitated
55．A.discrimination B．achievement
C．responsibility D．happiness
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As a new reporter, Zhou Yang is very __56__(delight) at his first day experience in China Daily. He is eager to go out on a story, but he can't get the __57__(approve) of his new boss Hu Xin, because he is __58__ (mere) a green hand. Now Hu Xin is instructing him how __59__(be) a good reporter.
At the very beginning, he will work __60__ an assistant to an experienced journalist to become technically good. Later, only if he __61__(acquire) more skills than expected will he be allowed to cover a story on his own. Besides, he is supposed to be curious, for there are many cases __62__ reporters should ask many different questions so that they can get necessary information. Of course, __63__ is vital for a reporter to have a good “nose” for a story, knowing if someone is telling the truth. And while __64__(interview) people, a reporter must listen to the answers carefully. If possible, a reporter can record the interview in case he __65__(accuse) of getting the wrong end of the stick. Last but not least, make sure to submit the article in time so as not to miss the deadline.
After hearing Hu Xin's advice, Zhou Yang is looking forward to accepting his first assignment very much.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校决定在七月底为高二学生举行成人礼。请代表学生会给你校外教Green写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加你们的成人礼。内容包括：
1．举行成人礼的时间、地点；
2．举行成人礼的意义及其他相关信息。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：成人礼adult ceremony
Dear Mr Green，
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Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
You never know the difference you might make unless you take the time to encourage someone.
I gave up the idea of being a writer the summer before I started college. I'd been writing since I was five years old. My little friends wanted toys at that time, but I just wanted paper. Childhood passed and a box of short stories gave way to my middle school days. I wrote for a magazine and by the time I was in my eighth grade, half of the annual publications were written by me. Sometimes I'd dream about being a novelist, writing books that everyone might read. My dad was always sure that it would happen. When he read my poems or stories, his eyes welled up. “That's beautiful, honey，” he always told me. “One day, the entire world will know what a gift you have.” Those words encouraged me through high school to keep believing that writing was my calling.
But somewhere along the months of my senior year I became disappointed. The crazy injustice in this world—bad guys, getting back out on the street and doing harm again and again, changed my mind. “I'm going to be a lawyer in the future，” I told my parents. My dad's face fell, but he kept his smile. “Whatever you do, you'll be brilliant at it，” he said to me.
One of my first classes at college was Journalism 100. One day, the professor, Bob Scheibel, assigned us a story about an apartment fire. He gave us the facts and we had a few days to write a news story.
I was sure that I had got the facts right when I wrote the story. I didn't expect much feedback. But a few days later, Bob Scheibel asked me to talk to him after class. Questions raced through my mind. What had I done wrong Had I got the facts mixed up Did I miss anything critical in the details Five minutes after the class, I found myself in front of the professor. His eyes met mine with great seriousness.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
The professor asked whether I had read an article about this event on the newspapers.
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Since then, I began to devote myself to writing and later in the school and city writing competitions.
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_________________________________________________________________________辽中区二高中2021-2022学年高二下学期期末摸底考试
英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1～5 AACBA 6～10 BCBBA 11～15 CABAB 16～20 CACBC
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
A:D A B B:C A D B C: A C D D D: D C C A
七选五：E A G F C
第三部分 完型填空（共15题，满分15分）
41.D 42.C 43.D 44.B 45.A 46.C 47.C 48.A 49.B 50.A
51.A 52.B 53.D 54.A 55.D
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56._delighted_57.__approval 58._merely_ 59.__to be__60．_as_____
61._acquires__62.___where_63.__it__64.interviewing__65.___is accused
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)/第二节（满分25分）
Dear_Mr_Green，
I am writing to invite you to the annual adult ceremony in our school.
The event is designed to be held on the playground from 8：00 am to 9：00 am on July 26. All the students and teachers of Senior 2 are expected to attend it together with some parents. Besides, it means we are to turn a new page in our life because we have grown up.
We'd appreciate it if you could come and share the unforgettable moment with us. Looking forward to your arrival!
Yours，
Li_Hua
读后续写答案
The professor asked whether I had read an article about this event on the newspapers. I shook my head and said no. “This is the first time that I have heard of this story，” I replied. “What you have written is brilliant. You've done a very good job，” the professor said. “I think you have a talent for writing things.” As saying this, he handed the writing assignment to me and I saw a bright “A＋”on the paper. Walking out of the teachers' office, I felt my heart soaring like a bird into the sky. The teacher's encouragement brightened my day.
Since then, I began to devote myself to writing and later in the school and city writing competitions. I got numerous awards and honours. All these achievements acted as a motivation for me to dream of being a writer in the future. Now my dream has come true. I am one of the famous novelists in our city. The teacher's words will always be embedded in my heart because it is his encouragement that has set up a path for my future. Thank you, my dear teacher.
