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1、2021-2022学年下学期期中考试高二年级英语试题考试时间：120分钟 试题分数：150分第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题；每小题I分，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1. Why does the man want to leave?A. The service is too slow.B. The food is bad.C. The music is too loud.2. What does the woman do?A. A teacher.B. A nurse.C. A shop assistant.3. What has the man decided to
2、 do?A. Continue his talk with Mr. Black.B. Go to see an engineer.C. Check the schedule.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On a bus.B. In a library.C. In a shop.5. How did the man feel about his jump in the end?A. Surprised.B. Disappointed.C. Excited.第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）听下面一
3、段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. A restaurant.B. An accident.C. A magazine.7. Why is The Sunflower closed now?A. It will move to another town.B. The workers are on holiday.C. It is under repair.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What do we know about Mr. Bannister?A. He lacks experience.B. He
4、 worked on a trade deal last year.C. He is a new member of the company.9. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end?A. Amelia.B. Mr. Duncan.C. Mrs. Templeton.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10. What are the speakers doing?A. Cooking.B. Watching TV.11. What does the man like best?A. Ice crea
5、m.B. Milk.12. When does the conversation take place?A. At noon.B. In the late afternoon.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike?A.,Her father.B. Her uncle.C. Doing shopping.C. Cheese.C. At night.C. Her brother.14. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Champ
6、ionship?A. The road was full of rocks.B. She was too tired.C. Someone appeared on the road suddenly.15. What does the woman think is the most important before a race?A. Making sure the bike is in good condition.B. Looking at the route in advance.C. Doing sports to keep fit.16. What does the woman sa
7、y about the clothes for a race?A. Theyre comfortable.B. Theyre pretty.C. They,re tight.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. When does the Business Studies course start?A. On June 5th.B. On June 12th.C. On July 11th.18. What can the students bring with them during the course?A. Business videos.B. Notebook computers.C.
8、 Mobile phones.19. Where is the Business Studies Department?A. Next to the staff car park.B. On the left side of the Science Center.C. Beside the main entrance of the college.20. What language classes are provided this summer?A. Japanese and German.B. French and Chinese.C. Italian and Spanish.期中英语试题
9、第1页共6页听力材料.原文 M： I cant hear a thing over the music. We cant even talk. Lets go somewhere else for dinner.W： But Dennis, the food will be here any minute. Why dont we just ask the waiter to turn down the music?1 .【原文】 W： All the time I was at school I wanted to be a nurse, but my mother worked in a
10、shop and said it wasnt good to be on your feet all day.M： Then whats your job now?W： Im doing what I always wanted to do.2 .【原文】W： Excuse me, Mr Smith.M： Whats the matter? I dont want to be disturbed while Im talking to Mr Black.W： But you have a meeting scheduled with the engineer.M： Call him, plea
11、se, and put off our meeting.3 .【原文】M: Isnt this your usual stop?W: Yes, but today Im going to the library.M: Oh, then you should get off at the next stop and walk to Clifton Street.4 .【原文】 W： You must be crazy to be jumping out of the plane at your age.M： Everyone said so. I was very excited at firs
12、t. I thought it would really feel flying. In the end, it was actually a bit disappointing.第二节听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【原文】 W: I wonder why The Sunflower went out of business. It got a great review in Dining Magazine and every time I ate there, there was a big crowd.M: Its not closed forever. There was a fir
13、e in the kitchen last month, but they plan to reopen as soon as the damage is repaired.W: Tm glad to hear that. It was one of the best spots in town. It was so clean; the workers were so friendly, and the food was great!听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【原文】 W： There are many candidates for this promotion. In my opi
14、nion, Mr. Bannister has proven himself to the company, but he doesnt have much experience. M： I agree with you, Amelia, but we shouldnt overlook Mrs. Templeton. She really helped us a lot with the trade deal last year.W： I didnt think about that. Youre right. We should go with her, as shes been with
15、 us longer.M： Lefs inform Mr. Duncan that weve reached a decision.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看原文】 W: At lunchtime, I watched that good cooking show, Chefs Special, and Ive got some great ideas for some meals we can try out for dinner.M: Well, that sounds good. So whats on your list?W: Lets see
16、. Weve got some meat at home already, but we need something for a salad. We need some tomatoes, carrots and green onions.M: Sounds very healthy.W: The apples look really good today. Lets pick up some, too. Plus we need to get some bananas. Would you like some milk or cheese?M: No, they are not my ta
17、ste.W: Then can you get a box of ice cream? M: Sure, I love ice cream best.W: I think thats everything we need. Lets go home and cook dinner. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【原文】 M: Hello, Freya. Mountain biking is a popular sport among teenagers but there are fewer girls doing it. Am I right?W: Yes, although were
18、 growing in numbers. When I was 13, my dad bought my brother a mountain bike but I was given an ordinary one. I really wanted to join my brother, so in the end my uncle got one for me.M: And now youre a winner?W: Yes. I just won the Regional Championship. It was a difficult course with lots of rocks
19、. At one point I thought I wasnt going to win. I was ahead and then I had to slow down because a photographer j umped out from behind a tree.M: What do you think is the most important before a race?W: Well, theres much to do. Take plenty of exercise to keep fit. Check the route in advance. And the m
20、ost important I think is that you must make sure everythings working on the bike. If theres anything wrong with the bike, ril be in trouble. And the clothes shouldnt slow you down so they need to be tight. They might feel a bit uncomfortable when you first put them on, but you will soon get used to
21、it. Tm not bothered about not looking prettyI just want to win. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【原文】 W: Hello, this is Greenhill Studies College. Tm leaving this message in answer to your questions about the Business Studies course. Firstly, you asked when the course starts. It begins on the 12th of June, and finish
22、es on the 11th of July. At the beginning of the course, there are no lectures because we spend time watching business videos. So you wont need to bring anything fbr the class, as everything is provided. Dont forget, however, that although you can bring your own notebook computer if you wish, mobile
23、phones are not allowed in the classroom. Im afraid these can disturb the classes. You said youre coming by car. Well, as its only a short course, you can use the visitors car park which is just beside the main entrance. Were only a short walk away. Just turn right after the Science Center, cross the
24、 staff car park, and youll see the door to the Business Studies Department in front of you. Finally, you also wanted to know if its possible to attend a language course while you are here. Well, the answer is yes, but we only have room on our Italian classes. Oh, no, actually.theres one place on the
25、 Spanish course too. We usually offer French, Chinese, German and Japanese as well, but there arent enough students fbr those classes this summer. If you want to apply for the course, please sign up before the 5th of June. Thank you.第二部分 阅读理解：(共20小题，每小题2.5分，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
26、所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项：并在答随卡上将该选项涂 黑。AThe worlds craziest festivalsCrazy festivals all over the world arc out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfcrt on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.Burning Man FestivalEvery year in Nevada (US) there is artwork a
27、nd cunosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival.San Diego Comic ConSurely superheroes dont queue? Well, at San Diegos Comic Convention they do. Each July hey
28、open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More (han 100,00() annual visitors have paid homage (o their mythical heroes.Crying Baby Festival, TokyoAl the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan) , sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.Sadists run riot? Certainly not!
29、 Its a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.Palio Contest, SienaFame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy).In July and August, ten inhabitants of d
30、ifferent districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line firstwhether hes still in the saddle or not.21. Which of the festivals offers a view of art?A. Burning Man Festival.B. Palio Contest, Siena.C. Cr
31、ying Baby Festival, Tokyo. D. San Diego Comic Con.22. How was the festival in Tokyo founded?期中英语试题A. On the basis of a proverb.B. Based on a phrase.C. According to a story.D. At the request of thepublic.23. What can tourists see inSienaof Italy between July and August?A. A burning man show.B.A comed
32、y play. C.A horse race. D. A baby-crying show.BHave you checked the oil in the car? my father used to say to me, his way of Hello, hope you are well. Sometimes our phone calls would begin with a question about the oil and end with a question about the oil, with not a lot in between.Fathers have a lo
33、t of love to give, but its often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: Its mostly about my car. Hows the car running? Did you gel it serviced?* My car an old green Toyota Corona bought for S500一was where my father showed his love.Why cant we fathers just say I love you or Its great
34、 to see you? The point is: thats exactly what we are saying. You just have (o translate from the language that is Falherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase I love you can be heard in (he slightly longer I could come around Saturday and repair your chair. The words You made my life better from
35、 the moment you were born may be hardly heard, but the main meaning is there in the more common Ill hold the ladder while you get the leaves down from the roof.0When I was 17, I went on my first road (rip-a friend and I in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold morning to say goodbye.
36、 Highways are dangerous, he said, so dont try overtaking anything faster than a horse and buggy. And take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for gas, you really should check the oil. Al the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would sing horse-and-buggy every lime I tried to
37、 overtake some other speeding cars.Dads long gone now. But after all these years, 1 realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary. Id have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dads attempt at love.24. Why did the authors father ofte
38、n ask about the car?A. To show his love for the car. B. To see if there is enough oil.C. To express his care to his son. D. To check the condition of the car.25. Which of the following sentences is an example of Falherlish?A. I love you deeply.B. Its great to see you.C. You made my life better.D. I
39、can check the oil for you.26. What does the underlined word overtaking in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Outrunning. B. Approaching C. Crashing into. D. Knocking over.27. What can be inferred about the author in the last paragraph?A. He wanted to own a dictionary. B. He regrets his childish behavior.C
40、. He is sad about his fathers death. D. He realized his fathers love then.CSharks may be able to smell blood from miles away, but they probably dont know how red it is. It is likely that they only see the world in black and white according to a study that is the first to look into sharks visual syst
41、ems.A team at the University of Western Australia studied the visual systems of many different species of sharks and what they have found is diversity in eye design that mirrors the ecological and behavioral diversity of the shark species. The team looked at the retinal cells of 17 species of sharks
42、 caught from Queensland and Western Australia and found out that the cells are responsible for sharks color blindness.According to （he study, these animals are color-blind due to the light receptors they have got in their eyes. There arc two main types of light-sensitive cells to allow animals to se
43、e: rod cells （杆细胞）help measure brightness because they are highly sensitive to light and allow night vision but cannot tell colors apart, while various types of cone cells （锥细胞） help distinguish colors. They looked at the structure of sharks rod and cone cells in the retina. Human eyes come with red
44、. green and blue cone variations, while sharks appear to have just one kind of cone cell.The study suggests that contrast against the background, rather than color itself, might be more important for object detection by sharks. Costumes that camouflage swimmers bodies in sea water are less likely to
45、 draw a sharks attention than ones with bright, solid colors that emphasize their outline. Its the high contrast against the water rather than the color itself that is probably attractive to sharks, said Professor Nathan Hart who led the study.28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Stressing
46、 the importance of the study.B. Showing the features of sharks* eye design.C. Giving the process and the result of the study.D. Telling the functions of sharks visual systems.29. What leads to sharks blindness to color according to Paragraph 3?A. Their less sensitive rod cells.B. Their lack of vario
47、us cone cells.期中英语试题 C. Their inability to tell apart colors. D. Their strong sensitivity to brightness.30. What can be inferred in the last paragraph?A. The color plays a key part in sharks detecting objects.B. You should make your outline stand out in the sea for your safety.C. You should be dress
48、ed in bright color to avoid sharks attention in the sea.D. Sharks are more interested in sharp contrast against the water rather than your body.3 i. Whats the writing purpose of the text?A. To challenge a traditional belief.B. To inform us a scientific discovery.C. To amuse us with interesting information. D. To raise our awareness