辽宁省丹东市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）
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丹东市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测
英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
本试卷分四部分，卷面分数150分。考试用时120分钟，听力计入总分。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15 B. ￡9.15 C. ￡9.18
答案是 B。
1. What time is it now
A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00.
2. What does the woman think of the weather
A. It’s nice. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
3. What will the man do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office.
4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course
A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.
5. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.
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。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出
最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5
秒钟。听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did Michael stay in China
A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.
7. Where did Michael go last year
A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What food does Sally like
A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.
9. What are the speakers going to do
A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.
11. When is the report due
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.
12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report
A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.
14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer
A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture. C. One near a market.
15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment
A. $350. B. $400. C. $415.
16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see
A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain
A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.
18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk
A. Most British people drink tea that way.
B. Tea tastes much better with milk.
C. Tea with milk is healthy.
19. Who suggests a price for each tea
A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.
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
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21. What is the purpose of Reading Eggs
A. To improve the reading ability of adults.
B. To give kids access to all award-winning programs.
C. To make children follow structured, one on one lessons.
D. To make kids and teenagers interested in learning to read.
22. What is the confirmed benefit since taking Reading Eggs
A. Detailed assessment reports can guarantee progress.
B. 12,000 schools in the country have used the program.
C. Most parents saw a rise in their child’s reading ability.
D. The program costs too much but it is worth every penny.
23. Which program will you choose if you have a 13-year-old son
A. Proven Reading. B. Mathseeds. C. Reading Eggspress. D. Reading Eggs.
B
This is the incredible moment: a crafty penguin escaped a group of hungry killer whales by LEAPING into a Zodiac boat (橡皮艇) full of tourists—to joyful applause.
The witty creature was caught on camera repeatedly jumping out of the water in a dramatic chase that circled the tour boat before it managed to flung itself aboard and stood proudly surrounded by the beaming holidaymakers.
Travel blogger Matt Karsten and his wife Anna were taking a tour through icebergs in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica, when a large group of orcas (虎鲸) swam up to their Zodiac boat.
The apex predators (顶级掠食者) spotted a Gentoo penguin swimming nearby and, sensing a quick snack, gave chase after the lonely bird, darting between the tourist boats as their would-be-victim tried to give them the slip.
Heart-stopping footage shows the penguin repeatedly jumping out of the icy water with the killer whales in close pursuit as the hunt does loops around the boats.
Suddenly the penguin makes a bid to get into one of the boats but lands just short and instead bounces off the side of the vessel and back into the sea.
Mere seconds later, the penguin successfully makes it over the rim of the boat and is helped aboard by the tourists—to cheers from the crowd.
Matt, 40, said: “It was crazy to see in person. It was like watching a National Geographic episode on location. I imagine the penguin was very relieved to get away.”
“The orcas did follow the Zodiac boat for a while. They did give up in the end leaving the penguin safe with his new friends.”
“After cruising for a little bit, the penguin said goodbye to the boat and hopped back into the icy water.”
24. Which of the following can best describe this penguin
A. Cute and kind. B. Lovely and friendly.
C. Clever and brave. D. Aggressive and fierce.
25. What does the underlined word “would-be-victim” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The orcas. B. The boat. C. The tourists. D. The penguin.
26. What can we infer from Matt’s words
A. Killer whales are a group of fierce animals.
B. Human beings should live in harmony with animals.
C. Penguins are always playing chasing games with humans.
D. Matt was impressed with the penguin’s incredible survival.
27. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. A Penguin and Killer Whales.
B. A National Geographic Episode.
C. Penguin Jumps into Boat to Escape Killer Whales.
D. A Game between Penguin and Tourists on a Boat.
C
Weekly Update: June 21, 2022
Decades ago, the legendary Apollo 11, 15, and 17 missions took on the daring attempt of bringing moon soil back to Earth for study. The Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis (ANGSA) Program has been studying these samples carried back by the Apollo missions. And recently, researchers from the University of Florida have been able to successfully grow plants in this soil!
For the experiment, researchers planted seeds of a flowering weed called Arabidopsis (拟南芥) in lunar soil. Arabidopsis is a plant closely related to some more commonly known plants like Brussels sprouts (抱子甘蓝). Researchers began by placing very small samples of lunar soil into tubelike containers, then added seeds and water. A control group of Arabidopsis was planted at the same time but was grown in soil consisting of volcanic ash from Earth. Scientists then added a nutrient solution daily to the samples and carefully observed for any signs of change or growth.
To the researchers’ surprise, within two days, the plants began to grow in the lunar soil! By the 6th day of the experiment, though, it became clear that there were differences in the rate of growth of the plants. Arabidopsis grown in lunar soil developed more slowly and grew to sizes relatively smaller than Arabidopsis in the control group. They also had more shallow roots and exhibited qualities that are normally not found in healthy plants.
Even if plants must work extra hard to sustain growth on the moon, their ability to take root and flower at all is truly remarkable. Scientists plan to continue researching plant growth in lunar soil by changing plant genes.
This newfound discovery poses a major step in NASA’s human exploration goals. It could be a key turning point in unlocking future agricultural innovations and improving food accessibility for astronauts in deep space.
28. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
A. The process of the experiment.
B. The principles behind the experiment.
C. The potential benefits of the experiment.
D. The conclusion drawn from the experiment.
29. Which of the following is the result of the experiment
A. Arabidopsis is closely related to Brussels sprouts.
B. Arabidopsis can grow in lunar soil at an increasing rate.
C. Arabidopsis grown in lunar soil is unhealthy for people to eat.
D. Arabidopsis grown in lunar soil is smaller than that in volcanic ash.
30. What is the author’s attitude to the newfound discovery
A. Passive. B. Optimistic. C. Defensive. D. Casual.
31. Where is the text most likely from
A. A science report. B. A science fiction.
C. A science website. D. A science textbook.
D
The European Commission has recently proposed classifying nuclear and natural gas as sustainable sources of energy. The proposal will place the sources on the EU’s “green” list. However, the proposal has already divided member countries.
France, Hungary, Poland, and Romania have supported the proposal as a stepping stone to clean energy. Much of Eastern and Central Europe still depends on fossil fuels like coal for energy. While renewable energy sources like the wind and sun have become more affordable, technology has not advanced enough to store power for long periods of time. Therefore, an immediate transition (转变) might not be possible for Europe.
Proponents of the proposal agree that natural gas is still a fossil fuel. Nevertheless, it emits less carbon dioxide than coal and could serve as a more sustainable alternative during the transition to greener energy sources. Nuclear energy plants are another promising energy source and release water vapor instead of carbon dioxide as a by-product. Because of this, proponents view nuclear and natural gas as “bridge” sources that can pave the way to a low-carbon future.
Other European member states are opposing the proposal for a number of reasons. Under the proposal, gas power plants labeled “sustainable” could emit 270g worth of CO2 for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity they produce. A panel of experts has criticized these guidelines, recommending that only 100g of CO2 per kWh could be considered sustainable.
Spain, Denmark, and Luxembourg have charged that the proposal would distract from renewable energy goals. Germany, a long-time opponent, has questioned about including nuclear power in the list. Nuclear power plants may be low-carbon, but the storage of nuclear waste continues to be an issue. It is also costly to construct them and would use up financial resources that could be invested in other renewable energies.
32. What can we know about the proposal put forward by the European Commission recently
A. It divides sustainable sources of energy into two categories.
B. It has been copied by many other international organizations.
C. It aims to put nuclear and natural gas on the EU’s “green” list.
D. It is supported by all the countries in Eastern and Central Europe.
33. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “proponents”
A. Objectors. B. Advocates. C. Competitors. D. Representatives.
34. Why does Germany disapprove of the proposal
A. Because nuclear waste is harmful to people.
B. Because nuclear energy is not sustainable energy.
C. Because the proposal will distract from other goals.
D. Because it is expensive to build nuclear power plants.
35. What is the passage mainly about
A. The transition from wind and sun power.
B. The advances in the technology of storing power.
C. The debate over a proposal on renewable energy.
D. The regulations of the European commission.
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。
Develop a Self-Disciplined Routine for Online Studying
While online classes can be a wonderful opportunity in a busy world, they come with their own challenges. Without an in-person lecture, it can be harder to stay on top of learning and classwork. ___36___
Set up an appropriate study space. What this is will vary a bit from person to person, but it will have the fewest distractions. ___37___ Besides, avoid doing anything other than studying in this space. This makes the transition into studying easier, since your brain will start to associate that specific space with doing schoolwork.
Schedule study time. It can be hard to make time to study if you’re constantly waiting for the right time. ___38___ It is also a good idea to set an alarm on your phone or laptop. During this period, tell your family and friends that you need to study for a while. If you want, put a sign on your door to remind them you need to focus right now.
___39___ It is the early bird that catches the worm. Give yourself more time than you think you’ll need, just in case you have a problem you didn’t foresee or a busy day in which you can’t have enough time to finish the homework. If you miss work or are struggling with finishing your homework, communicate with the teacher as soon as possible.
Ask questions. ___40___ You may enjoy the benefit of an online course, or you may hate missing out on the classroom interaction, but there is no reason to have a question go unanswered just because you are “home alone” when the question arises.
A. Foresee your homework.
B. Start early on your assignments.
C. This tool is useless if you don’t refer to it.
D. Keep it clear, except for the necessities for your study.
E. Instead, set a specific time every day to work on your class.
F. With the following tips, you can do your best and be more self-disciplined.
G. The teacher has no way of knowing you are confused, or need help if you do not speak up.
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。
With the successful launch of the Shenzhou 14 manned spacecraft, astronaut Chen Dong once again came into people’s view. But this is not his ___41___ space travel. As early as 2016, Chen Dong took the Shenzhou 11 spacecraft and realized his flying dream.
Chen Dong used to cause ___42___ from time to time as a child and was often told off by his parents. However, a little thing ___43___ him. One day, when playing with a group of friends, he destroyed the head teacher’s ___44___ that were handed out by the school. With butterflies in his stomach, Chen Dong knew that he was in trouble. To his very ___45___, instead of criticizing him, the teacher ___46___ said to him: “I know you didn’t do it ___47___, but in this way, I have no vegetables to eat. No matter what you do in the future, you must think more about others.” For the first time, Chen Dong realized what ___48___ and tolerance are. From then on, he worked hard, helped others, and thus grew better and better.
Flying higher has always been the ___49___ of Chen Dong for far too long. During the training program for astronauts, no matter how difficult, the idea of giving up never ___50___ in his mind. In order to fully prepare for the space mission, Chen Dong almost ___51___ contact with the outside world. He ___52___ almost all his energy and time to the training program. Even his twin sons could ___53___ meet their father. Although he can’t ___54___ them all the time, Chen Dong uses other ways to express his love. He takes pictures of the stars that can only be seen from space and imagine how ___55___ and proud the children will be when they receive them.
41. A. last B. best C. first D. worst
42. A. fear B. trouble C. argument D. concern
43. A. interested B. defeated C. annoyed D. changed
44. A. books B. fruits C. clothes D. vegetables
45. A. disappointment B. surprise C. embarrassment D. horror
46. A. gently B. sharply C. happily D. unwillingly
47. A. by accident B. for fun C. on purpose D. with doubt
48. A. patience B. responsibility C. independence D. honesty
49. A. memory B. desire C. opportunity D. honor
50. A. emerged B. disappeared C. turned D. varied
51. A. stayed in B. set up C. cut off D. showed off
52. A. applied B. related C. devoted D. adjusted
53. A. seldom B. never C. frequently D. always
54. A. educate B. train C. influence D. accompany
55. A. confused B. challenged C. refreshed D. delighted
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. The students, mainly roommates in dormitory 416 at the academy, ___56___ (know) on the internet as the “416 girls”. They have released a lot of footage of their singing on short-video platforms ___57___ 2019.
Sometimes in the dormitory they wear Peking Opera makeup and ___58___ (costume) and make poses connected with the art form. They tell netizens how ___59___ (distinguish) different schools of the operatic genre. Over the past three years, the students have ___60___ (gradual) gained a large number of fans. Several months ago, the students ___61___ (write) an original song based on a Peking Opera tune, ___62___ explains different roles in the art form.
Young people such as the “416 girls” have increased audience numbers for Peking Opera. Pan Yan, secretary-general of the China Performance Industry Association, said Peking Opera is such ___63___ unique art form that people can sense ___64___ (it) charm without having to understand it. Audiences experience the art form’s beauty by watching short explanatory videos, and they also imitate and spread news about Peking Opera after ___65___ (watch) video footage, Pan said.
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，学校为倡导学生多阅读英语文学作品，邀请你为校英语宣传栏写一封倡议书。内容包括：
1.倡议的目的；
2.倡议的原因；
3.发出倡议。
注意：词数80左右;
可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students，
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）
We love traveling because it’s always filled with surprise and amusements. One family trip we took was especially thrilling and unforgettable.
It was early on a stormy winter morning in Northern California. We were making our way along icy roads to the airport, and from there to our week-long vacation in the warm Hawaiian sun.
My dad had worked the night shift (夜班) at our local hospital, and he was tired from his long hours of work. He was sleeping in the backseat of our family car. Mom often drove; this meant that we could leave at night after Dad had finished working. My younger brother and I were half asleep. My older brother, Jesse, was absorbed in his latest book. He spends most of his waking moments reading. Whenever Jesse reads, he loses touch with everything.
After several hours on the road, Mom pulled the car into a rest stop. As soon as I got out of the car, I felt a cold wind blow and I shivered. We all got out to use the restrooms and relax — everyone except Jesse and Dad. Dad was still asleep in the back, under the blankets, and Jesse was right in the middle of a “very interesting chapter.” It was hard to believe that they could bear such a long trip without going to the restroom.
After using the restroom, we jumped back into the car and were all minding our own business. Mom was busy checking the route and my younger brother and I were looking for blankets to keep warm. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure coming out of the back of the car but I was too tired to think twice about it. Mom drove on. After ages, I stretched my arms and caught a glimpse of the others. My younger brother’s eyes looked heavy. Jesse was engaged in reading his unfinished book. However, the next scene brought me wide awake. The place where Dad should be sleeping was empty!
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
I pulled back the blankets and even looked under the backseat. _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Jesse’s answer reminded me of the figure I had seen in the rest stop. _____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
丹东市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测
英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5:ACABC 6-10:BABCB 11-15:ABCAB 16-20:CBAAC
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
21-23:DCC 24-27:CDDC 28-31:ADBC 32-35:CBDC 36-40:FDEBG
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
41-45 CBDDB 46-50 ACBBA 51-55 CCADD
56. are known 57. since 58. costumes 59. to distinguish 60. gradually
61. wrote 62. which 63. a 64. its 65. watching
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文：
Dear fellow students，
Currently, most students in our school think it too difficult and unnecessary to read little English literature. Therefore, it’s time we took immediate action to change the situation.
First of all, English literature is what we can’t afford to miss. Not only can it offer us an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of English, but we can have a taste of different culture. What’s more, it allows us to communicate with those great minds.
Why not pick up the English literature and join in the fun Wish you a good journey in it.
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写：
Paragraph 1 I pulled back the blankets and even looked under the backseat. My heart sank. I worriedly asked my mom but she didn’t know anything was wrong until I told her what I had noticed. Then, the car roared to a sudden stop. It was then that we realized Dad was missing. Since Jesse was the only one with Dad when we all went out at the rest stop, our anxious eyes fell on him, expecting him to know where Dad was. Jesse told us that Dad had gone to the restroom and was unaware that we were leaving without Dad.
Paragraph 2 Jesse’s answer reminded me of the figure I had seen in the rest stop. It must have been my poor Dad. After learning that, Mom drove the car as quickly as possible to pick up our father. On arriving at the rest stop, we hurried to search for Dad separately. Finally, Dad was found freezing in the restroom. We ran up and gave him a huge hug. When we returned to our car, everything got back on track. However, Dad spent the rest of the trip wide awake. It was one of the most unforgettable experiences on our trips and now checking carefully before leaving the rest room has become a family tradition.
听力原文：
Example:
M: Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine-fifteen.
Text 1
W: What time is your train leaving
M: It leaves at ten. I’ve got fifty minutes left.
W: You’d better hurry, or you won’t be able to catch it.
Text 2
M: Nice weather we’re having, don’t you think
W: No. It is too cold.
M: I think it is just right.
W: I’d prefer it a few degrees warmer.
Text 3
M: Now, let’s stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in fifteen minutes, or I’ll be late for a meeting.
W: Okay, bye.
Text 4
M: This course is really difficult.
W: I don’t think it’s all that bad. And we’ll benefit a lot from it.
M: So, you’re taking it too
W: That’s true.
Text 5
W: Could you turn that off I can’t hear myself think.
M: What
W: The radio.
M: Oh! Sorry.
Text 6
W: Hi Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday.
M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China, and five days in India.
W: You do travel a lot, don’t you Last year, you went to Norway, right
M: Well, I’ve been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.
Text 7
M: Sally, do you like seafood
W: Yes, of course.
M: Is there anything you especially like
W: Well, I really don’t know. I can never remember the names.
M: Okay. Is there any food you don’t eat
W: Well, I don’t eat chicken. And I don’t like eggs, either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetables.
M: Then let’s look at the menu and see what they’ve got for us.
Text 8
M: You look pale, Stephanie. What’s wrong
W: I don’t feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven’t got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.
M: Why don’t you go to see a doctor
W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.
M: Well, it’s Wednesday today. Why don’t you talk to Ms. Jenkins, and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning
W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, George.
M: If you need any help with the report, just let me know.
Text 9
W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear
M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here’s one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.
W: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here’s one on Market Street. It’s a real bargain. Only three hundred and fifty dollars. But it doesn’t have any furniture.
M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.
W: Oh, here’s another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting! It’s on South Street. That’s a nice area.
M: Yes, it’s quiet. Did you say two bedrooms
W: Yes, at four hundred and fifteen dollars.
M: Why don’t we go and have a look
W: Okay, I’ll give them a call.
Text 10
Look at this picture. It’s the London Tea Trade Centre. As you can see, it is on the north bank of the river Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday lives of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman, and child over ten years of age has on average over four cups a day. Or some one thousand, five hundred cups annually. About thirty percent of the world’s exports of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world. Now, in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Center before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea tasters, before they’re sold at each week’s tea sale. It’s amazing to see them at work. Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on long tables. The tasters generally taste teas with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea. After that, they...
英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
本试卷分四部分，卷面分数150分。考试用时120分钟，听力计入总分。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15 B. ￡9.15 C. ￡9.18
答案是 B。
1. What time is it now
A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00.
2. What does the woman think of the weather
A. It’s nice. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
3. What will the man do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office.
4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course
A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.
5. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.
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。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出
最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5
秒钟。听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did Michael stay in China
A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.
7. Where did Michael go last year
A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What food does Sally like
A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.
9. What are the speakers going to do
A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.
11. When is the report due
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.
12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report
A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.
14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer
A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture. C. One near a market.
15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment
A. $350. B. $400. C. $415.
16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see
A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain
A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.
18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk
A. Most British people drink tea that way.
B. Tea tastes much better with milk.
C. Tea with milk is healthy.
19. Who suggests a price for each tea
A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.
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
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22. What is the confirmed benefit since taking Reading Eggs
A. Detailed assessment reports can guarantee progress.
B. 12,000 schools in the country have used the program.
C. Most parents saw a rise in their child’s reading ability.
D. The program costs too much but it is worth every penny.
23. Which program will you choose if you have a 13-year-old son
A. Proven Reading. B. Mathseeds. C. Reading Eggspress. D. Reading Eggs.
B
This is the incredible moment: a crafty penguin escaped a group of hungry killer whales by LEAPING into a Zodiac boat (橡皮艇) full of tourists—to joyful applause.
The witty creature was caught on camera repeatedly jumping out of the water in a dramatic chase that circled the tour boat before it managed to flung itself aboard and stood proudly surrounded by the beaming holidaymakers.
Travel blogger Matt Karsten and his wife Anna were taking a tour through icebergs in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica, when a large group of orcas (虎鲸) swam up to their Zodiac boat.
The apex predators (顶级掠食者) spotted a Gentoo penguin swimming nearby and, sensing a quick snack, gave chase after the lonely bird, darting between the tourist boats as their would-be-victim tried to give them the slip.
Heart-stopping footage shows the penguin repeatedly jumping out of the icy water with the killer whales in close pursuit as the hunt does loops around the boats.
Suddenly the penguin makes a bid to get into one of the boats but lands just short and instead bounces off the side of the vessel and back into the sea.
Mere seconds later, the penguin successfully makes it over the rim of the boat and is helped aboard by the tourists—to cheers from the crowd.
Matt, 40, said: “It was crazy to see in person. It was like watching a National Geographic episode on location. I imagine the penguin was very relieved to get away.”
“The orcas did follow the Zodiac boat for a while. They did give up in the end leaving the penguin safe with his new friends.”
“After cruising for a little bit, the penguin said goodbye to the boat and hopped back into the icy water.”
24. Which of the following can best describe this penguin
A. Cute and kind. B. Lovely and friendly.
C. Clever and brave. D. Aggressive and fierce.
25. What does the underlined word “would-be-victim” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The orcas. B. The boat. C. The tourists. D. The penguin.
26. What can we infer from Matt’s words
A. Killer whales are a group of fierce animals.
B. Human beings should live in harmony with animals.
C. Penguins are always playing chasing games with humans.
D. Matt was impressed with the penguin’s incredible survival.
27. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. A Penguin and Killer Whales.
B. A National Geographic Episode.
C. Penguin Jumps into Boat to Escape Killer Whales.
D. A Game between Penguin and Tourists on a Boat.
C
Weekly Update: June 21, 2022
Decades ago, the legendary Apollo 11, 15, and 17 missions took on the daring attempt of bringing moon soil back to Earth for study. The Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis (ANGSA) Program has been studying these samples carried back by the Apollo missions. And recently, researchers from the University of Florida have been able to successfully grow plants in this soil!
For the experiment, researchers planted seeds of a flowering weed called Arabidopsis (拟南芥) in lunar soil. Arabidopsis is a plant closely related to some more commonly known plants like Brussels sprouts (抱子甘蓝). Researchers began by placing very small samples of lunar soil into tubelike containers, then added seeds and water. A control group of Arabidopsis was planted at the same time but was grown in soil consisting of volcanic ash from Earth. Scientists then added a nutrient solution daily to the samples and carefully observed for any signs of change or growth.
To the researchers’ surprise, within two days, the plants began to grow in the lunar soil! By the 6th day of the experiment, though, it became clear that there were differences in the rate of growth of the plants. Arabidopsis grown in lunar soil developed more slowly and grew to sizes relatively smaller than Arabidopsis in the control group. They also had more shallow roots and exhibited qualities that are normally not found in healthy plants.
Even if plants must work extra hard to sustain growth on the moon, their ability to take root and flower at all is truly remarkable. Scientists plan to continue researching plant growth in lunar soil by changing plant genes.
This newfound discovery poses a major step in NASA’s human exploration goals. It could be a key turning point in unlocking future agricultural innovations and improving food accessibility for astronauts in deep space.
28. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
A. The process of the experiment.
B. The principles behind the experiment.
C. The potential benefits of the experiment.
D. The conclusion drawn from the experiment.
29. Which of the following is the result of the experiment
A. Arabidopsis is closely related to Brussels sprouts.
B. Arabidopsis can grow in lunar soil at an increasing rate.
C. Arabidopsis grown in lunar soil is unhealthy for people to eat.
D. Arabidopsis grown in lunar soil is smaller than that in volcanic ash.
30. What is the author’s attitude to the newfound discovery
A. Passive. B. Optimistic. C. Defensive. D. Casual.
31. Where is the text most likely from
A. A science report. B. A science fiction.
C. A science website. D. A science textbook.
D
The European Commission has recently proposed classifying nuclear and natural gas as sustainable sources of energy. The proposal will place the sources on the EU’s “green” list. However, the proposal has already divided member countries.
France, Hungary, Poland, and Romania have supported the proposal as a stepping stone to clean energy. Much of Eastern and Central Europe still depends on fossil fuels like coal for energy. While renewable energy sources like the wind and sun have become more affordable, technology has not advanced enough to store power for long periods of time. Therefore, an immediate transition (转变) might not be possible for Europe.
Proponents of the proposal agree that natural gas is still a fossil fuel. Nevertheless, it emits less carbon dioxide than coal and could serve as a more sustainable alternative during the transition to greener energy sources. Nuclear energy plants are another promising energy source and release water vapor instead of carbon dioxide as a by-product. Because of this, proponents view nuclear and natural gas as “bridge” sources that can pave the way to a low-carbon future.
Other European member states are opposing the proposal for a number of reasons. Under the proposal, gas power plants labeled “sustainable” could emit 270g worth of CO2 for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity they produce. A panel of experts has criticized these guidelines, recommending that only 100g of CO2 per kWh could be considered sustainable.
Spain, Denmark, and Luxembourg have charged that the proposal would distract from renewable energy goals. Germany, a long-time opponent, has questioned about including nuclear power in the list. Nuclear power plants may be low-carbon, but the storage of nuclear waste continues to be an issue. It is also costly to construct them and would use up financial resources that could be invested in other renewable energies.
32. What can we know about the proposal put forward by the European Commission recently
A. It divides sustainable sources of energy into two categories.
B. It has been copied by many other international organizations.
C. It aims to put nuclear and natural gas on the EU’s “green” list.
D. It is supported by all the countries in Eastern and Central Europe.
33. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “proponents”
A. Objectors. B. Advocates. C. Competitors. D. Representatives.
34. Why does Germany disapprove of the proposal
A. Because nuclear waste is harmful to people.
B. Because nuclear energy is not sustainable energy.
C. Because the proposal will distract from other goals.
D. Because it is expensive to build nuclear power plants.
35. What is the passage mainly about
A. The transition from wind and sun power.
B. The advances in the technology of storing power.
C. The debate over a proposal on renewable energy.
D. The regulations of the European commission.
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。
Develop a Self-Disciplined Routine for Online Studying
While online classes can be a wonderful opportunity in a busy world, they come with their own challenges. Without an in-person lecture, it can be harder to stay on top of learning and classwork. ___36___
Set up an appropriate study space. What this is will vary a bit from person to person, but it will have the fewest distractions. ___37___ Besides, avoid doing anything other than studying in this space. This makes the transition into studying easier, since your brain will start to associate that specific space with doing schoolwork.
Schedule study time. It can be hard to make time to study if you’re constantly waiting for the right time. ___38___ It is also a good idea to set an alarm on your phone or laptop. During this period, tell your family and friends that you need to study for a while. If you want, put a sign on your door to remind them you need to focus right now.
___39___ It is the early bird that catches the worm. Give yourself more time than you think you’ll need, just in case you have a problem you didn’t foresee or a busy day in which you can’t have enough time to finish the homework. If you miss work or are struggling with finishing your homework, communicate with the teacher as soon as possible.
Ask questions. ___40___ You may enjoy the benefit of an online course, or you may hate missing out on the classroom interaction, but there is no reason to have a question go unanswered just because you are “home alone” when the question arises.
A. Foresee your homework.
B. Start early on your assignments.
C. This tool is useless if you don’t refer to it.
D. Keep it clear, except for the necessities for your study.
E. Instead, set a specific time every day to work on your class.
F. With the following tips, you can do your best and be more self-disciplined.
G. The teacher has no way of knowing you are confused, or need help if you do not speak up.
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。
With the successful launch of the Shenzhou 14 manned spacecraft, astronaut Chen Dong once again came into people’s view. But this is not his ___41___ space travel. As early as 2016, Chen Dong took the Shenzhou 11 spacecraft and realized his flying dream.
Chen Dong used to cause ___42___ from time to time as a child and was often told off by his parents. However, a little thing ___43___ him. One day, when playing with a group of friends, he destroyed the head teacher’s ___44___ that were handed out by the school. With butterflies in his stomach, Chen Dong knew that he was in trouble. To his very ___45___, instead of criticizing him, the teacher ___46___ said to him: “I know you didn’t do it ___47___, but in this way, I have no vegetables to eat. No matter what you do in the future, you must think more about others.” For the first time, Chen Dong realized what ___48___ and tolerance are. From then on, he worked hard, helped others, and thus grew better and better.
Flying higher has always been the ___49___ of Chen Dong for far too long. During the training program for astronauts, no matter how difficult, the idea of giving up never ___50___ in his mind. In order to fully prepare for the space mission, Chen Dong almost ___51___ contact with the outside world. He ___52___ almost all his energy and time to the training program. Even his twin sons could ___53___ meet their father. Although he can’t ___54___ them all the time, Chen Dong uses other ways to express his love. He takes pictures of the stars that can only be seen from space and imagine how ___55___ and proud the children will be when they receive them.
41. A. last B. best C. first D. worst
42. A. fear B. trouble C. argument D. concern
43. A. interested B. defeated C. annoyed D. changed
44. A. books B. fruits C. clothes D. vegetables
45. A. disappointment B. surprise C. embarrassment D. horror
46. A. gently B. sharply C. happily D. unwillingly
47. A. by accident B. for fun C. on purpose D. with doubt
48. A. patience B. responsibility C. independence D. honesty
49. A. memory B. desire C. opportunity D. honor
50. A. emerged B. disappeared C. turned D. varied
51. A. stayed in B. set up C. cut off D. showed off
52. A. applied B. related C. devoted D. adjusted
53. A. seldom B. never C. frequently D. always
54. A. educate B. train C. influence D. accompany
55. A. confused B. challenged C. refreshed D. delighted
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. The students, mainly roommates in dormitory 416 at the academy, ___56___ (know) on the internet as the “416 girls”. They have released a lot of footage of their singing on short-video platforms ___57___ 2019.
Sometimes in the dormitory they wear Peking Opera makeup and ___58___ (costume) and make poses connected with the art form. They tell netizens how ___59___ (distinguish) different schools of the operatic genre. Over the past three years, the students have ___60___ (gradual) gained a large number of fans. Several months ago, the students ___61___ (write) an original song based on a Peking Opera tune, ___62___ explains different roles in the art form.
Young people such as the “416 girls” have increased audience numbers for Peking Opera. Pan Yan, secretary-general of the China Performance Industry Association, said Peking Opera is such ___63___ unique art form that people can sense ___64___ (it) charm without having to understand it. Audiences experience the art form’s beauty by watching short explanatory videos, and they also imitate and spread news about Peking Opera after ___65___ (watch) video footage, Pan said.
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，学校为倡导学生多阅读英语文学作品，邀请你为校英语宣传栏写一封倡议书。内容包括：
1.倡议的目的；
2.倡议的原因；
3.发出倡议。
注意：词数80左右;
可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students，
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）
We love traveling because it’s always filled with surprise and amusements. One family trip we took was especially thrilling and unforgettable.
It was early on a stormy winter morning in Northern California. We were making our way along icy roads to the airport, and from there to our week-long vacation in the warm Hawaiian sun.
My dad had worked the night shift (夜班) at our local hospital, and he was tired from his long hours of work. He was sleeping in the backseat of our family car. Mom often drove; this meant that we could leave at night after Dad had finished working. My younger brother and I were half asleep. My older brother, Jesse, was absorbed in his latest book. He spends most of his waking moments reading. Whenever Jesse reads, he loses touch with everything.
After several hours on the road, Mom pulled the car into a rest stop. As soon as I got out of the car, I felt a cold wind blow and I shivered. We all got out to use the restrooms and relax — everyone except Jesse and Dad. Dad was still asleep in the back, under the blankets, and Jesse was right in the middle of a “very interesting chapter.” It was hard to believe that they could bear such a long trip without going to the restroom.
After using the restroom, we jumped back into the car and were all minding our own business. Mom was busy checking the route and my younger brother and I were looking for blankets to keep warm. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure coming out of the back of the car but I was too tired to think twice about it. Mom drove on. After ages, I stretched my arms and caught a glimpse of the others. My younger brother’s eyes looked heavy. Jesse was engaged in reading his unfinished book. However, the next scene brought me wide awake. The place where Dad should be sleeping was empty!
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
I pulled back the blankets and even looked under the backseat. _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Jesse’s answer reminded me of the figure I had seen in the rest stop. _____________________________________
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丹东市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测
英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5:ACABC 6-10:BABCB 11-15:ABCAB 16-20:CBAAC
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
21-23:DCC 24-27:CDDC 28-31:ADBC 32-35:CBDC 36-40:FDEBG
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
41-45 CBDDB 46-50 ACBBA 51-55 CCADD
56. are known 57. since 58. costumes 59. to distinguish 60. gradually
61. wrote 62. which 63. a 64. its 65. watching
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文：
Dear fellow students，
Currently, most students in our school think it too difficult and unnecessary to read little English literature. Therefore, it’s time we took immediate action to change the situation.
First of all, English literature is what we can’t afford to miss. Not only can it offer us an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of English, but we can have a taste of different culture. What’s more, it allows us to communicate with those great minds.
Why not pick up the English literature and join in the fun Wish you a good journey in it.
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写：
Paragraph 1 I pulled back the blankets and even looked under the backseat. My heart sank. I worriedly asked my mom but she didn’t know anything was wrong until I told her what I had noticed. Then, the car roared to a sudden stop. It was then that we realized Dad was missing. Since Jesse was the only one with Dad when we all went out at the rest stop, our anxious eyes fell on him, expecting him to know where Dad was. Jesse told us that Dad had gone to the restroom and was unaware that we were leaving without Dad.
Paragraph 2 Jesse’s answer reminded me of the figure I had seen in the rest stop. It must have been my poor Dad. After learning that, Mom drove the car as quickly as possible to pick up our father. On arriving at the rest stop, we hurried to search for Dad separately. Finally, Dad was found freezing in the restroom. We ran up and gave him a huge hug. When we returned to our car, everything got back on track. However, Dad spent the rest of the trip wide awake. It was one of the most unforgettable experiences on our trips and now checking carefully before leaving the rest room has become a family tradition.
听力原文：
Example:
M: Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine-fifteen.
Text 1
W: What time is your train leaving
M: It leaves at ten. I’ve got fifty minutes left.
W: You’d better hurry, or you won’t be able to catch it.
Text 2
M: Nice weather we’re having, don’t you think
W: No. It is too cold.
M: I think it is just right.
W: I’d prefer it a few degrees warmer.
Text 3
M: Now, let’s stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in fifteen minutes, or I’ll be late for a meeting.
W: Okay, bye.
Text 4
M: This course is really difficult.
W: I don’t think it’s all that bad. And we’ll benefit a lot from it.
M: So, you’re taking it too
W: That’s true.
Text 5
W: Could you turn that off I can’t hear myself think.
M: What
W: The radio.
M: Oh! Sorry.
Text 6
W: Hi Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday.
M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China, and five days in India.
W: You do travel a lot, don’t you Last year, you went to Norway, right
M: Well, I’ve been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.
Text 7
M: Sally, do you like seafood
W: Yes, of course.
M: Is there anything you especially like
W: Well, I really don’t know. I can never remember the names.
M: Okay. Is there any food you don’t eat
W: Well, I don’t eat chicken. And I don’t like eggs, either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetables.
M: Then let’s look at the menu and see what they’ve got for us.
Text 8
M: You look pale, Stephanie. What’s wrong
W: I don’t feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven’t got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.
M: Why don’t you go to see a doctor
W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.
M: Well, it’s Wednesday today. Why don’t you talk to Ms. Jenkins, and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning
W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, George.
M: If you need any help with the report, just let me know.
Text 9
W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear
M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here’s one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.
W: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here’s one on Market Street. It’s a real bargain. Only three hundred and fifty dollars. But it doesn’t have any furniture.
M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.
W: Oh, here’s another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting! It’s on South Street. That’s a nice area.
M: Yes, it’s quiet. Did you say two bedrooms
W: Yes, at four hundred and fifteen dollars.
M: Why don’t we go and have a look
W: Okay, I’ll give them a call.
Text 10
Look at this picture. It’s the London Tea Trade Centre. As you can see, it is on the north bank of the river Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday lives of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman, and child over ten years of age has on average over four cups a day. Or some one thousand, five hundred cups annually. About thirty percent of the world’s exports of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world. Now, in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Center before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea tasters, before they’re sold at each week’s tea sale. It’s amazing to see them at work. Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on long tables. The tasters generally taste teas with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea. After that, they...
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