仁寿第一中学校高二下学期期中考试
英语测试
(考试时间：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Which animal is in the field
A. A sheep. B. A horse. C. A cow.
2. What’s the problem
A. The woman doesn’t like orange juice.
B. The man broke the container of juice.
C. The man was looking for orange juice.
3. What did the man win in his dream
A. A new car. B. A holiday. C. Some money
4. What does the woman like best
A. Watermelons. B. Oranges. C. Apples.
5. Which subject is interesting to the woman
A. Math. B. Physics C. Chemistry.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 boy in the basketball match
A. He failed to score the ball. B. He left the match half way.
C. He injured his leg.
7. Why was the boy disappointed
A. His teammates didn’t treat him as a hero. B. His team lost the match.
C. He performed badly in the match.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A family story. B. A travel plan. C. A garden
9.Where are the trees by the house from
A. New Zealand. B. Australia. C. America.
听第 8段材料，回答第 10至第 12题。
10. Why does Dad ask the girl to go to bed
A.They have a holiday tomorrow. B.Her exams are coming up next week.
C.She has to go to school tomorrow.
11.What subject does the girl need to study the most
A. English. B. Math. C. History
12.What will the girl do next
A.Go to sleep B.Play video games. C. Review her textbook.
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听第 9段材料，回答第 13至第 16题。
13. How long did the man live in San Francisco
A. One year. B. Ten years. C. Five years.
14. How do Americans behave in restaurants
A. They are very outgoing. B. They often drink much. C. They are usually quiet.
15.Where can one enjoy international food better
A. In China. B. In America. C. In Middle East.
16.Who might the woman be
A. A guide. B. A traveler. C. A hostess.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至第 20题。
17.What does the speaker do
A. He is a scientist. B. He is a businessman C. He is an engineer.
18.What was the speaker’s major in college
A. Market B. Business. C. Computer.
19.Where did the speaker get the idea of starting his career in AI
A. From his teacher. B. From a famous scientist. C. From Apple’s Siri.
20.How do people feel about the development of AI according to the speaker
A. Worried. B. Glad. C. Unconcerned
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Beyond the famous historic cities and world-famous sights, you’ll find the real Italy tucked
away. Meet some of Italy’s lesser-known regions and get to know the real Italy.
Cilento
Located just south of Naples, the walking paths and coastal roads of Cilento will reward you
with inspiring sea views, highland backdrops and beautiful harbour(港口 )towns. The waterside
restaurants offer the best buffalo mozzarella, a type of cheese, in Italy! You’ll find many
hundred-year-old people living here thanks to their healthy diet.
Umbria
Landlocked Umbria is a truly corner of Italy and is a feast for the senses with its muse-ums,
galleries, Romanesque churches and cathedrals. Wander through the narrow streets of historic
Perugia, take a guided tour of the impressive Etruscan caves at Orvieto, or admire the frescoes(湿
壁画) of the Basilica di San Francesco and the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi.
Piedmont
While the region is full of green-gold vineyard (葡萄园 ), Piedmont is also a hotbed of
culinary excellence, with its focus on local production and food origin. The small town of Bra and
its parish, Pollenzo, is the birthplace of the international Slow Food movement, and home to the
University of Gastronomic Sciences.
Basilicata
Basilicata is filled with historic hilltop towns that look out across the mountainous landscapes
of the Lucanian Dolomites. As a region that remains relatively unexplored, it is a fascinating corner
off the beaten path that is attractive for its historical presence. It’s home to neighbourhoods of
prehistoric houses believed by many to be the place where Italy’s first settlers arrived over 9,000
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years ago.
21.Which region has a number of long-lived people
A.Umbria. B.Cilento. C.Piedmont. D.Basilicata.
22.What can we learn about Umbria
A.It is famous for grapes.
B.It is a place where few people live.
C.People can be impressed by its galleries and museums.
D.People there can enjoy the best cheese in Italy.
23.What is special about Basilicata
A.It is a less explored town.
B.It attracts food lovers.
C.People can enjoy a special painting there.
D.People can have a relaxing walk on the path.
B
The first essay I wrote for my history of English class was perfect, at least from my perspective.
I had worked on it constantly and couldn’t wait to get my grade back. I handed it in with pride.
Two weeks later, I received my grade: a D．The pages were covered in red writing, pointing out
errors. There must have been a mistake.
University started later for me than most. The opportunity wasn’t available when I was younger
— too many kids in our family and too little money. But I never stopped wondering what university
would have been like. I was in my 40s when I sent in my application and as a part-time student, I
will be in my 60s before I’m finished. That’s my goal.
What’s it like to be the old guy in a class full of 20-year-olds It’s strange. They pretty much
ignored me, and I ignored them. They also ignored each other. However, after we had more group
work together, people started to communicate. Although I was an English major, some of my
favorite classes were unrelated electives. Courses in art history and Greek and Roman history were
fascinating. I was eager to do well.
I arranged a meeting to discuss my essay grade and arrived 10 minutes early to meet the
teacher’s assistant. I was ready to argue for the brilliance of my paper. However, she quickly
explained to me that the paper failed to make a strong argument. The mark remained.
While I kept studying and kept learning, I learned to love two dozen writers I had never heard
of before and explored types of literature I had never examined. Eventually, I learned how to write
an essay in proper academic prose.
University is different when you are a senior, part-time student. If you are there to establish a
career or because your parents force you to go, there are other pressures. For me, it’s just learning.
Whether I’m learning remotely or in person, it makes the world a bigger, richer place.
24.How did the writer feel after receiving the grade of his first essay
A.Hopeless. B.Pleased. C.Surprised. D.Excited.
25.Why did the writer start university later than others
A.His application was refused. B.His family was not rich enough.
C.His health did not meet the standard. D.His teacher disliked his essay.
26.What helped the writer in writing a proper academic essay
A.Strong curiosity. B.Remarkable creativity.
C.Great pressure. D.Constant efforts.
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27.Which would be the best title for the passage
A.Practice Makes Perfect. B.Not All That Shines Is Gold.
C.Action Speaks Louder Than Words. D.Where There Is AWill, There Is AWay.
C
Insect numbers have quickly declined by half in some parts of the world due to climate change
and intensive agriculture, a study has found. The combined influences of global heating and
farming are driving a “substantial decline” of insects across the globe, according to UK researchers.
Lead researcher, Dr Charlie Outhwaite of University College of London, said losing insect
populations could be harmful not only to the natural environment, but to human health and food
security, particularly with losses of pollinators(传粉者 ). “Our findings highlight the urgency of
actions to preserve natural habitats, slow the expansion of high-intensity agriculture, and cut
emissions to reduce climate change, ” she added.
The rapid decrease of populations of insects around the world has caused widespread concern.
However, scientific data gives a mixed picture, with some types of insects showing extreme and
sudden declines, while others are staying steady.
In the latest study published in Nature, the researchers pulled together data on the range and
number of nearly 20, 000 insect species, including bees, ants, butterflies and dragonflies, at about 6,
000 different areas. In areas with high-intensity agriculture and on-going warming, insect numbers
have quickly declined by 49%, compared with relatively untouched places that have so far avoided
the most severe impacts of climate change.
“Careful management of agricultural areas, such as preserving natural habitats near farmland,
may help to ensure that vital insects can still thrive(茁壮成长），”said Dr Tim Newbold, another
study researcher.“We need to acknowledge how important insects are for the environment as a
whole, and for human health and well-being, in order to address the threats we pose to them before
many species are lost forever.
28.Which of the following can cause the fall in insect numbers according to the text
A.Global warming. B.Lack of food.
C.The change of seasons. D.Habitat management.
29.What may Dr Charlie Outhwaite suggest
A.Taking action to ensure food security. B.Protecting natural habitats of insects.
C.Stopping developing agriculture. D.Keeping insects at home.
30.How did the researchers draw the conclusion in the latest study
A.By carrying out surveys. B. By doing experiments.
C. By discussing questions. D. By analyzing data.
31.What does the text mainly talk about
A. The loss of farmland. B. The future of agriculture.
C. The decline of insect numbers. D.The harm of climate change.
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When you are stuck on a problem, sometimes it is best to stop thinking about it — consciously,
anyway. Research has shown that taking a break or a nap can help the brain create paths to a
solution. Now a new study expands on the effect of this so-called incubation by using sound cues to
focus the sleeping mind on a targeted problem.
When humans sleep, parts of the brain replay certain memories, strengthening and
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transforming them. About a decade ago researchers developed a technique, called targeted memory
reactivation (再激活 ) (TMR), aimed at further strengthening selected memories: when a sound
becomes associated with a memory and is later played during sleep, that memory gets reactivated.
In a study published last November in Psychological Science, scientists tested whether
revisiting the memory of a puzzle during sleep might also improve problem-solving. About 60
participants visited the laboratory before and after a night of sleep. In an evening session, they
attempted different puzzles, with a distinct music clip repeating in the background for each, until
they had worked on 6 puzzles they could not solve. Overnight they wore electrodes (电极条) to
detect slow-wave sleep, a state of deep dreamless sleep, which may be important for memory
enhancement — and a device played the sounds related to 3 of the 6 unsolved puzzles. The next day,
back at the lab, the participants attempted the 6 puzzles again. All told, the subjects solved 32% of
the sound-cued puzzles compared with 21% of the untargeted puzzles— an increase of more than
50 percent.
“These are super cool results. Now we need to go further and try to understand them by firstly
replicating (复制) them and secondly trying to work out the component processes that are actually
being influenced,” says Penny Lewis, a psychologist at Cardiff University.
Beyond providing new evidence that humans restructure memories while sleeping, the research
may have practical implications. In a futuristic world, maybe TMR could help us use sleep to work
on our problems. Sleep-monitoring technology is increasingly accessible — and even without
gadgets, prospective solvers can focus on important problems before bed.
32.What can we learn about TMR
A.It can be used to help people improve their sleep quality.
B.It is aimed at removing selected memories.
C.It is a technique published in Psychological Science last November.
D.It replays a sound to get related memories reactivated in sleep.
33.According to the experiment, what may be the reason for the increase of puzzle solving
A.Slow-wave sleep. B.The electrodes.
C.The specific music. D.The targeted puzzles.
34.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.The results of the study. B.The researchers of the study.
C.The participants of the study. D.The 6 unsolved puzzles.
35.What is the text mainly about
A.Sleeping can help humans restructure memories.
B.Listening to music can strengthen and transform memories.
C.Reactivating remembered problems during sleep can bring solutions.
D.Taking a break or a nap can help the brain create solutions.
第二节 七选五 (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。
One of the most exciting parts of moving to a new neighborhood is the chance to find out what
makes it so special. 36
Walk around.
If you want to know what your neighborhood has to offer, go to see it yourself. 37 It
will allow you to see your neighborhood better.
Meet your neighbours.
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38 Meeting your neighbours provides you with a chance to ask questions about your
new neighborhood and possibly discover some worthwhile information you might have missed
otherwise. As for how to do it, follow the golden rule — a little friendliness goes along way.
Shop locally.
You can find a big box store anywhere you move, but that little mom-and-pop shop on the
corner is something you will only find right where you live. 39 It also can let you find out
what makes your community special. Local businesses bring local flavour to their environments,
and the restaurants and shops that also call your neighborhood home can tell you a story about what
is important there and what brings people together.
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Take a short cut to discovering the best of the best in your new neighborhood by asking for
suggestions from people who are already in the know. If your job is local, ask your co-workers
where they suggest for, say, great live music or the best local dishes.
The day will come when your new neighborhood no longer seems so new and you have settled
into life in the community.
A.Shopping in the place of residence helps you support your community.
B. You may find your community beautiful.
C. The people who live around you are a big part of your community.
D. Here are some tips for getting started.
E. Going for a walk is a great way to explore.
F. Try to make as many friends as possible.
G. Ask for suggestions.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分 45分)
第一节(共 20小题;每小题 1. 5分，满分 30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
I wrote a letter to my kids a few years ago. It’s three pages long, and it sums up my life
experience of four 41 . My kids are too 42 to understand now, but by the time
they reach 43 , they will have heard most of their father’s advice in that letter: Live in the
moment, do not 44 yourself to physical things and treat others the way you would like to
be treated,etc.
I sealed the letter in a white envelope and wrote 45 that nobody should open it
unless something horrible happened to me. As a 46 , I’ve seen life disappear in an
instant. I realize that could happen to me at 47 time. 48 , knowing that letter is
there in my locker makes me more comfortable with my own 49 . Every day, when I
open my locker, I see the 50 . It makes me 51 that I should be careful at work,
and show my children and the people I have connection with that I try to practice everything I
have written. If that day comes and my children 52 read the letter, I hope that because of
my actions, they will take my written beliefs to heart and improve upon my 53 .
But for me, it’s not enough to write down my beliefs. I try to be the 54 person I can
be every day — even in very difficult circumstances. But sometimes I am cynical(嘲讽的 ),
55 to believe that people have good and honest reasons for doing something. I also get
stressed and upset, 56 my kids sometimes, and sometimes I am not as 57 or as
sympathetic as I should be. In fact, I am 58 perfect, and I hope my children will eventually
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realize that 59 is an illusion(错觉 ,假象). What really matters is that we all take 60
to be the best humans we can be.
41. A. years B. decades C.months D. seasons
42. A.active B. young C. curious D. naughty
43. A.childhood B. marriage C. motherhood D. adulthood
44. A.attach B. take C. support D. guide
45. A. agreements B. guidelines C.instructions D. preparations
46. A. police officer B. cook C.writer D. scientist
47. A. some B. no C. every D. any
48. A.Besides B. So C. However D. Thus
49. A. death B. life C. job D. friends
50. A. envelope B. letter C. words D.instructions
51. A. aware B. unconscious C. clear D. ready
52. A. firstly B. suddenly C.finally D. accidentally
53. A. expectation B. thought C. example D. wish
54. A. best B. cleverest C. kindest D. happiest
55. A. curious B. eager C. willing D. unwilling
56. A. looking after B. respecting for C. depending on D. yelling at
57. A. polite B. loving C.strict D. happy
58. A.far from B. different in C. pleased with D. tired of
59. A. perfection B. attention C. passion D. conclusion
60. A. reaction B. action C. chance D. manner
第二节 语法填空（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。
Earlier this month, a team of doctors in Russia managed to complete an open heart surgery as
the hospital caught fire. Now a picture 61. (take) at the operating theater goes viral on social
media, 62. (move) the netizens everywhere.
According to reports, firefighters 63. (battle) the flames from outside the building as
more than 120 patients and medical workers were being evacuated(转移). Despite this, the eight
doctors did their best to finish the operation at the ground floor 64. (successful). Soon
thereafter, the patient was evacuated to the regional hospital, 65. is about 5 kilometers away.
Cardiac surgery center department head Valentin Filatov said: “There was nowhere to go, the
man had to be saved. We did everything at the 66. (high) level, as they say.”
Antonina Smolina, one of the medics, shared that “there was no panic” among the hospital
crew.
When responders realized that the surgery could not 67. (stop), they made sure that
the operating room would have sufficient power supply by providing an electric cable. They also
had to keep smoke 68. entering the theater.
Amur Region’s Ministry of Health later released an official 69. (state), saying the
operation during a fire was performed smoothly. Meanwhile, the government authorities will award
the doctors for 70. they have done.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 35分)
第一节 短文改错 （共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）
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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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(/\)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改 10处，多者(从第 11处起)不计分。
Yesterday, a group of students from the UK visited our school art gallery, which they saw lots
of Chinese paintings.
On arriving the gallery, the students were amazing at the unique gate. I had started the tour with
a vivid introduction. Since they had all learned some Chinese, I explained everything in plainly
Chinese. The students were deeply impressed by the works of students and teachers, but they
couldn’t help shooting photo. With their interest arousing, three of the British students drew one
painting together and presented them to us.
The gallery witnessed a enjoyable time for all of us.
第二节 书面表达 （满分 25 分）
假定你是红星高中的高二学生李华，将要参加一场市里举办的以“我有一个梦想”为主题的
英语演讲比赛。请根据以下提示用英语写一篇演讲稿。内容要点如下：
1.你的梦想； 2.说明理由（至少两点）； 3.如何实现。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右，文章开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good evening, everyone!
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That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
8参考答案
一、听力
1-5CBBAB 6-10CACAC 11-15BAACB 16-20CCACB
二、阅读
21-25BCACB 26-30DDABD 31-35CDCAC 36-40DECAG
三、完型
41-45BBDAC 46-50ADCAB 51-55ACCAD 56-60DBAAB
填空
taken 62．moving 63．battled 64．successfully 65．which
66．highest 67．be stopped 68．from 69．statement 70．what
六、改错
1.which改为where; 2.arriving后加at; 3.amazing改为amazed;
4.去掉had; 5.plainly改为plain; 6.but改为and;
7.photo改为photos; 8.arousing改为aroused; 9.them改为it;
10.a改为an
七、书面表达
Good evening, everyone!
I am Li Hua, a junior student of Hongxing High School.
My dream is to be a writer. A writer is a transmitter of ideas, a critic of morality, and a positive energy that awakens people. I dream of one day being able to write a heart-pounding text that locks all my joys and sorrows. One day I will become a writer like Mo Yan and win the Nobel Prize for literature, winning honor for our country. In order to realize my dream, I must insist on writing, study hard and be admitted to my ideal university, which will lay a solid foundation for realizing my dream of being a writer. I believe that as long as I don’t give up, my dream will come true.
That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
