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1、莆田第二十五中学2021-2022学年上学期期中考试卷高二英语（试卷总分值150分，考试时间12（）分钟）第一局部 听力共两节，总分值30分第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值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 选出最正确选项，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 来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman looking for?C. A phone book.C. Do some yoga.C. By car.C. At 3:00 pm.C. He lives with hi
2、s brother.A. A travel agent.B. Travel websites.2. What did the speakers plan to do today?A. Stay at home.B. Walk the dogs.3. How did the girl get to school this morning?A. By bike.B. By bus.4. When will the woman have a job interview?A. At 9:00 am.B. At i 0:00 am.5. What do we know about the man?A.
3、He is out of work. B. He is short of money.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，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。听下面一段对话，答复第6和第7两个小题。6. Where did the man use to play tennis?C. In the playground.C. Play tennis.C. On Thursday.C
4、. Rock.A. In a club.B. In a stadium.7. What are the speakers going to do?A. Go back home.B. Have a break.听下面一段对话，答复第8至第10三个小题。 8. When is the school barbecue?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.9. What kind of music will the band play?A. Jazz.B. Hip hop.1(). Where will the barbecue be held?A. In the garde
5、n.B. On the sports filed. C. By the swimming pool.听下面一段对话，答复第11至第13三个小题。11. Where did the woman take her first job after college?A. In a film studio. B. In a talent agency. C. In a publishing firm.12. Why did the womans mother put her in acting classes?A. To develop her talent in acting.B. To make h
6、er know more people.C. To help her overcome her shyness.13. What sport does the woman like best?A. Swimming.B. Baseball.C. Skating.听下面一段对话，答复第14至第17四个小题。14. What does the man help the woman do?A. Pass her some paper.B. Have the printer fixed.C. Put something on the bottom shelf.15. What is probably
7、Mr. Wolf?A. An accountant. B. An assistant. C. A manager.16. How long has the man worked here?A. About a week. B. About three months. C. About three years.17. Why did the man leave his last job?A. He felt stressed.B. His salary was too low.C. The atmosphere was too relaxed.听下面一段独白，答复第18至第20三个小题。18.
8、Who would most likely suffer from depression according to the researchers?A. Those who often sent text messages.B. Those who suffered from heart disease.C. Those who did no physical exercise.19. How did students behave when they told a lie?A. They sent long messages.B. They responded more slowly tha
9、n usual.C. They typed 10 percent faster on average.20. What is the third piece of news mainly about?A. Why marriage helps fight cancer.B. How unmarried people survive cancer.C. Whether chemical therapy works.第二局部 阅读共两节，总分值50分第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分，总分值37.5分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最正确选项。ATop 4 Things To
10、 Do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TNThe Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas of Tennessee are absolutely full of fun things to do and see. You are sure to have an amazing time.Dolly Partons StampedeOne of the most famous attractions in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas, the Dolly Partons Stampede
11、is a must-have attraction. This show features many special effects, horsemanship and a fun evening. Watch as you take in some of the best entertainment. Cheer on your favorite side. Then, top it all off with a delicious meal of roast chicken and tons of delicious sides.Ripley Aquarium（水族馆）of the Smo
12、kiesFor the animal lover in your family, youll definitely want to check out the Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies. This aquarium is one of the best attractions in Gatlinburg and features tons of beautiful animals for a fun and educational experience.Titanic MuseumVisit the Titanic in Pigeon Forge for
13、a unique look into this tragic event. The Titanic Museum in the Great Smoky Mountains is the largest permanent museum. Upon arrival, youll be amazed by the giant reproduction of the ship. Here, guests will be able to explore a variety of exhibits.Dolly wood Theme ParkDolly wood is a favorite among v
14、isitors of all ages because it provides tons of fun and different rides. There are lots of events during the year. Dolly Splash Country Water Park is sure to be a refreshing time during the summer months. Visit the park when its shining with Christmas lights and more. No matter when you visit, this
15、park is sure to provide unforgettable fun during your Pigeon Forge getaway.21. Where are those who love animals likely to go?A. Dolly Partons Stampede.B. Ripley Aquarium of the Smokies.C. Titanic Museum.D. Dollywood Theme Park.22. Which place will make you feel refreshed during the hot months?A. Dol
16、ly Partons Stampede.B. Ripley Aquarium of the Smokies.C. Titanic Museum.D. Dolly wood Theme Park.23. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A. Science.B. Travel.C. Society.D. Education.BOn May 24th 2021, Monday, two days after Yuan Longping, known as father of hybrid rice” , passed away
17、 at the age of 91, the farewell ceremony for him was held in Changsha city, capital of Central Chinas Hunan province.People from all walks of life, including many Hong Kong residents and stars, mourned his passing away. One essential reason why people are mourning Yuan, both in the Chinese mainland
18、and in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is that he helped this nation get rid of the threat of hunger. Thats especially a matter of life and death to Hong Kong because it relies on import for over 95 percent of its food.As a commercial city, Hong Kong produces little rice and almost imports
19、all its rice and majority of vegetables and meat. The Chinese mainland is a main supplier of Hong Kong.According to Ta Kung Pao, the mainland opened three freight trains that were used to carry agricultural products to Hong Kong in the 1960s, which operated until road transportation dominated the ma
20、rket in 2021. During the years, the trains transported over 100 million pigs and calves, about 1 billion poultry animals, and numerous vegetables, fruit, and rice to Hong Kong.As a port city and international financial and trade center, Hong Kong could exploit every piece of land with potentials for
21、 commercial use as well as inhabit the large numbers of residents. It is the mainlands food supply that makes it possible for Hong Kong to sustain its prosperity with little agriculture.The abundant supply of food in the mainland has much to do with Yuans hybrid rice. Actually, the Hong Kong people,
22、 like their compatriots on the mainland, have never forgotten his contributions. When Lui Che Woo Prize was established in 2021, the first session of sustainable development prize was awarded to Yuan. And his speech delivered after accepting that prize in Hong Kong Polytechnic University was also a
23、welcome.Now Yuan has passed away, but his contributions will be remembered forever.24. The second paragraph mainly tells us.A. Yuan was honored by the societyB. Yuan was mourned only in the Chinese mainlandC. Yuan made great contributions to his countryD. Yuan provided 95% food for Hong KongWhat doc
24、s the underlined word “sustain in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Control. B. Decide. C. Block. D. Ensure.25. What can we infer from the passage?A. The agricultural products sent to Hong Kong had little to do with Yuan.B. In the 1960s the mainland only opened 3 trains to Hong Kong.C. Yuans hybrid rice was grown
25、 in Hong Kong on a large scale.D. The Chinese mainland contributed a lot to Hong Kongs development.26. Where does the passage most probably come from?A. A science fiction. B. A newspaper.C. A biography. D. An agricultural journal.CMasks that helped save lives are proving a deadly danger to wildlife,
26、 with birds and sea creatures trapped in the shocking number of thrown-away facial coverings. Single-use masks have been found around pavements, waterways and beaches worldwide. Worn once, the thin protective materials can take hundreds of years to decomnose. Face masks arent going away any time soo
27、n but when we throw them away, these items can harm the environment and the animals/7 Ashley Fruno of animal rights group PETA said.In Britain, a gull was rescued by the RSPCA after its legs became tangled in the straps （带子）of a mask for up to a week. The animal welfare charity took it to a wildlife
28、 hospital fbr treatment before its release.The biggest effect may be in the water. More than 1.5 billion masks made their way into the worlds oceans last year, accounting ibr around 6,200 extra tonnes of ocean plastic pollution, according to environmental group Oceans Asia.Conservationists in Brazil
29、 found one mask inside the stomach of a penguin after its body was washed up on a beach, while a dead puffer fish was discovered caught inside another off the coast of Miami. French campaigners found a dead crab trapped in a mask near the Mediterranean.Masks and gloves are particularly problematic“
30、for sea creatures, says George Leonard, chief scientist from NGO Ocean Conservancy. t4Whcn those plastics break down in the environment, they then enter the food chain and impact the entire ecosystems,“ he added.There has been a shift towards greater use of reusable cloth masks as the pandemic (疫情)h
31、as worn on, but many are still using the lighter single-use varieties. Campaigners have urged people to bin them properly and cut the straps to reduce the risk of animals becoming trapped. Oceans Asia has also called on governments to increase fines for littering and encourage the use of washable ma
32、sks.27. What docs the underlined word “decompose in paragraph 1 mean?A. Burn away. B. Produce.C. Break down. D. Improve.28. What can we learn from George Leonards words?A. The environmental group saves many animals.B. Sea wildlife is fond of feeding on face masks.C. Measures should be taken to prote
33、ct sea wildlife.D. Masks thrown around finally do harm to human.3(). How might the mask problems be solved?A. By increasing fines for throwing masks.B. By preventing the public using single-use masks.C. By working with campaigners groups.D. By washing face masks frequently.31. Which of the following
34、 could be the best title for the text?A. Wildlife Faces a Threat from Face MasksB. Face Masks can Harm the EnvironmentC. Animal Protection Organizations MatterD. Government should Ban Littering Face MasksDAs online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted to digital for
35、m, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and, in their places, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription.Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it
36、will encourage more people to read because they wont have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are.However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associat
37、ed with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs book reading found people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print.Second, it is incredibly n
38、arrow minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors
39、, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping the community connected. A survey conducted in 2021 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People sec librari
40、es as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets cant offer nearly as well or as easily.While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the various issue
41、s surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important pari of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.32. What can wc learn from Paragraph land 2?A. Public
42、libraries have disappeared. B. Public libraries are too expensive.C. People can learn on line.D. People can lean without teacher.33. According to the passage, the author probably agrees that.A. its ineificient for readers to read on tabletsB. the only service libraries offer is book lendingC. public
43、 libraries should be replaced with digital devicesD. digital books and resources encourage people to spend more time reading 34. The purpose of the passage is mainly to.A. persuade people to use librariesB. emphasize the benefits of librariesC. encourage communities to build more librariesD. compare
44、 digital books and resources with real books35. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?1: Introduction CP: Central point P: Point Sp: Sub-point （次要点）C: Conclusion 第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分，总分值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正确选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。At some point in the near future, sel
45、f-driving cars may become common on the roads. Self-driving cars have already been test-driven, but ihey are not yet available fbr the public.Self-driving cars have already been test-driven thousands of miles. 36 Passengers could do things such as eat or read on the way. Best of all, the self-drivin
46、g cars that were tested experienced fewer accidents than average human drivers.37 There are issues that must be solved before self-driving cars can be made available to the public. One problem is that a car cannot predict problems far down the road like a driver can. 38 For example, a driver can see
47、 that a child is riding her skateboard directly into the road 0. 3 km away and start to slow down. The self-driving car can react only once the child is in its immediate path 39 They may become confused by fog, heavy rain, or road spray from another vehicles wheels. They dont predict or 恤el that the
48、 roads have become icy like an experienced driver would. For instance, when a road is icy, a human driver would step on the brakes (刹车)more gently than when the roads are clean and dry.Another issue is that self-driving cars have maps programmed into their memory, but these maps arent always updated and accurate. 40 Because of this, there is no promise that a self-driving car can get a passenger to his or her destination. Perhaps one day, self-driving cars will be everywhere. However, we are not ready for that just y