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1、20212022学年度高二第二学期期中调研测试英语试卷(考试时间:120分钟总分:150分)注意事项:1、本试卷共分两部分,第I卷为选择题,第n卷为非选择题。2、所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸或答题卡上,答案写在试卷上的无效。第I卷(选择题)第一部分听力(共20题;每小题L5分,满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题L5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.此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What is the problem for the woman?A. She is late f
2、or work.B Milk is too expensive for her.C. There is no milk left for her.2 .【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】Why does the woman feel uncomfortable now?A. She went out drinking with friends.B. She walked too long.C. She stayed up watching a movie.3 .【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】How does the man probably feel about living in t
3、he city?A. Boring.B. Stressful.C. Peaceful.4 .【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】Who does the woman seem to be?C. A teacher.C. Languages.A. A farmer.B. A guide.5 .【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What are the speakers discussing?A. Cultural differences.B. Entertainment.第二节听下面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the world for a big pa
4、rty.In comparison with Beijings 2008 Summer Games, there is a 62 (tend) that China is more confident in 63 (it) and focuses more on the community with a shared future for mankind. It is time to present a modem China 64 ordinary Chinese people, especially the younger generation, to the world instead
5、of always focusing on the countrys 5,000-year history.Art, culture and sports all combine to make the Olympics 65 exciting and memorable lifetimeevent. Although they have finished, for China, it is just a new start to build up more connections with the world in the global communication and cooperati
6、on.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)66.由于各种原因,现在同学们阅读课外书越来越少。假定你是校学生会主席李华,请你代表学生会写一 篇倡议书,向同学们发出倡议,号召大家多读书。内容包括:1 .同学们的读书现状;2 .读书的好处;3 .发出倡议。注意:1 .写作词数应为80左右;4 .请按如下格式在答题卡上作答。参考词汇:课外书extracurricular booksDear students,Students Union第二节(满分25分)67.阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一个完整的短文。Agatha was in the librar
7、y, reading the Girl Detective series, when she noticed something strange. Her best friends, Timmy and Florence, were talking to each other in whispers while keeping a good, safe distance from her! When she waved at them, they looked away.Things only got stranger in art class. Timmy and Florence went
8、 to sit at a different table from Agatha busy painting and glanced at her when they thought she wasnt looking.Now, Agatha considered herself to be something of a detective. After all, she had read many detective stories for children and even had an old broken magnifying glass(放大镜)abandoned by her fa
9、ther. When the rest of the class went out for lunch, she slipped to Timmy and Florences table and examined it carefully with the magnifying glass.There was paint, and red and pink construction paper. What could they be doing? This was definitely a mystery that needed solving!After lunch Timmy and Fl
10、orence chatted to her as if nothing was going on, but they kept smiling at her in a slightly strange way. Of course, Agatha could have asked them what they were up to, and they might have told her -but she wouldnt have a chance to become a detective!On the way home from school, Florence and her mum
11、happened to walk ahead of Agatha and her mum. Agatha saw them go into the bookshop. Strange, again. Florence didnt read muchno matter how many detective stories Agatha recommended to her!The next day at school, Agatha kept an eye on her friends and tried to work out their mystery, but they seemed de
12、termined to keep things secret. She asked them if they would like to play with her after school, but they said they couldnt because they were busy. Even more mysterious.When Agathas mum came to pick her up after school, she was so lost in the unsolved mystery that she hardly noticed her busy father
13、was coming along, which was unusual. When they arrived home, her father said she could go into the living room.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右:2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Opening the door of the living room, Agatha heard voices shout from darkness, “SURPRISE!”After eating the cake, Agatha got down to the business of openi
14、ng her birthday presents.个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。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】6. Why doesnt the man like to study in the library?A. Its too quiet.B. Its a bit far away.C. Ifs rather crowded.7. What will the speakers do next?A. Hand in a paper.B. Write a monthly report.C. Get help from the librar
15、ian.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】8. What kind of show is the man watching?A. Educational show.B. Comedy show.9. How many people take part in the show?A. Two.B. Three.C. Political show.C. Six.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】10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friend
16、s.B. Colleagues.11. Why does the man come to Australia?A. For study.B. For a holiday.12. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow morning?A. At the Hotel Nikko.B. At the Opera House.C. Employer and employee.C. For a meeting.C. At Darling Harbor Station.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】13. What did th
17、e driver do after the accident?A. He parked on the side of the road.B. He brought the woman to the hospital.C. He moved the womans bike off the street.14. How did the driver hit into the woman?A. He took a sharp turning.B. He hit her from behind.C. He drove too fast and hit her front tire.15. What w
18、ould the driver offer to do for the woman?A. Call her mother.B. Buy her a new bike.C. Pay for her medical bills.16. What is the most important thing to the woman?A. Finding the driver.B. Going to the hospital.C. Checking her bicycle.听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】17. What is the talk mainly about?
19、A. The location of plastic roads.B. The introduction to plastic roads.C. The companies of making plastic roads.18. In which city might we find a plastic road according to the talk?A. London.B. Tokyo.C. Hong Kong.19. How can the bike paths in the two cities of the Netherlands be described?A. Mainly c
20、oncrete.B. Partly plastic.C. Entirely plastic.20. What is an advantage of plastic roads?A. They dont break down.B. They use waste plastic.C. They are harmless.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。ASome of the most beautiful national parks in the UKSnowdoniaNorth
21、 Waless national park boasts mountain and sea views: Several of its peaks gaze across to Ireland and it has miles of sandy beaches. You can climb Waless highest mountain without working up a sweat by catching an old-fashioned train. Those who pursue excitement can choose zip lines, bounce down mount
22、ain bike trails or catch breaks at an inland surfing.CairngormsThe UKs biggest national park is home to its mightiest mountains: Five out of six of Scotlands highest peaks are found here. Lying in the heart of the highlands, the Cairngorms mountain range still has vast areas of pure wilderness and i
23、s one of the chilliest places in the country. For much of the year, its peaks are blanketed in snow and you can ski there in winter.Peak DistrictSandwiched between Manchester and Sheffield, Englands oldest national park has two personalities: A tough and a gentle side. In the north are dramatic edge
24、s like Kinder Scout which rewards adventurous walkers with stark views. Venture south for the lower, greener, grass-covered valleys of the White Peak. Walk along the Ecclesbourne Valley to experience both in one day.New ForestThe New Forest is surprisingly old: William the Conqueror named it when he
25、 used to hunt deer and wild pigs here nearly 1,000 years ago. Confusingly, this picturesque comer of southern England isnt completely covered in woodland either-it also has acres of woodland and miles of muddy coast. The terrain is gentle, and youre guaranteed a sighting of its free-walking horses.2
26、1. How can visitors climb Waless highest mountain without sweating?B. By riding a bike.A. By taking a train.C. By taking a cable car.D. By traveling in a plane.22. What do we know about Peak District?A. It is a good habitat for horses.B. It offers visitors two totally different views.C. It is a newl
27、y-built national park in England.D. Its name was given by William the Conqueror.23. What type of writing is the text?A. A guide.B. A review.C. A notice.D. A report.Bubba, a handsome blue-and-turquoise pan*ot, was the best little companion I could have hoped for. At 88 years of age, I dont plan to ha
28、ve any more pets, but for 12 years, Bubba and I kept each other company throughout the day.I bought him from my local pet shop, when he was a baby; the bigger parrots were pushing him away from the seed dish and off the end of the perch-so I had to save him.I asked him his name, and he replied, “Bib
29、bi”. I changed it to Bubba”. He must have liked it because he learned to say it pretty quickly.He would make me laugh by practising new words, and if he didnt pronounce them correctly, he would mutter loudly, which I took to mean he was cursing himself.I left Bubbas cage open unless he did something
30、 naughty. I would shut him in till he behaved himself. It didnt take long and he soon learned to say, “Bubbas a good boy. When he came out, I got lots of kisses! At bedtime I had to sing “Unchained Melody to him.My favourite memory is of his last Christmas in 2014. He asked, What doing?” I told him
31、that the following day was Christmas Day and that the decorations would cheer us up. Next morning, he was out early kissing me, and it continued all day. That night, as I put him to bed he had a very satisfied look on his face.On his last day, he clung to me and lay in my hand for hours. I placed hi
32、m on a feather duster in a small box so that he could be on my walker tray while I cooked dinner.At bedtime, I placed him back into the box with some water and seed. After the usual songs, I told him to lie down and get comfortable. In the morning he was lying down, one wing over his head.Im sure he
33、 still visits me.24. Why did I save Bubba?A. He was pushed by other kids.B. He was better than any other pets.C. He was the best little companion.D. He was bullied by other parrots.25. Which of the following best describe Bubba?A. Romantic and generous.B. Smart and lovely.C. Considerate and courageo
34、us.D. Ambitious and friendly.26. What would happen if Bubba did something naughty?A. He would fly away.B. He would be punished.C. He would curse himself.D. He would sing to himself.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. I am confident in Bubba.B. Bubba will always live in my heart.C. Bubba
35、s leaving is weighing on my mind.D. Its certain that Bubba will come to visit me again.CA 16-year-old boy wanted to throw a party fbr his birthday. He didnt ask fbr favors from his friends or themed decorations. Instead, he held the celebration on Roblox. On the digital platform, which allows users
36、to play and create a multitude of games, the boy threw himself a party to which he invited not just friends from school and Twitter, but also fans of the game.For netizens, the idea of the “metaversea sort of 3D sequel (续篇)to todays 2D internet, in which users work, play, buy and sell inside immersi
37、ve virtual worlds has become the Latest Next Big Thing. This is just the beginning, however.A fully-fledged metaverse will help revolutionize several key sectors such as business, education, andscience. In China, for instance, Alibaba has built a VR shopping mall that specializes in helping both ven
38、dors and buyers to essentially shop inside an online virtual store.How a metaverse can be used in education? Teachers will be able to hold online classes in a virtual classroom, where students can discuss with each other using their avatars (化身).Students will also no longer need to leave the house t
39、o visit museums around the world; they could simply walk into one in the metaverse instead. Finally, scientists will be able to explore and conduct experiments in a virtual lab, which is something that has never been done before.If the metaverse is essentially an extension of the Internet we current
40、ly have, one only has to think about the countless problems that we have yet to solve in our online existence - hacking, catfishing, harassment, hate speech - to see how truly dangerous a future on the metaverse could be.For now, though, everything is in the early stages. The evolution of the metave
41、rse - if it happens at all 一 will be fought among tech giants for the next decade, or maybe even longer.28. Why does the author mention “a 16-year-old boy“ in Paragraph 1?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.29. What can people do in the metaverse
42、?A. Browse and buy goods in a physical store.B. Build a community in a 3D environment.C. Explore and conduct experiments in a real lab.D. Communicate and interact with others face to face.30. What is the authors attitude to the metaverse?A. Favourable.B. Intolerant.C. Objective.D. Pessimistic31. Wha
43、t can we know about the metaverse?A We have lived in the metaverse.B. The metaverse is the early stage of the Internet.C. The future of the metaverse is only dependent on tech giants.D. There is a long way to go before the metaverse becomes completely developed.DMany believe that smiling takes years
44、 off your appearance by conveying a youthful happiness. However, a study has found that smiling actually makes people look older, unless they are over 60, in which case the wrinkles have set in and it makes little difference.Neuroscientists showed participants hundreds of photographs of faces of peo
45、ple aged between 20 and 80 either smiling or with a neutral expression, and were asked to estimate their age. The faces of younger people in their twenties and thirties were identified as looking older when they were smiling. However, smiling had little or no effect on the perceived age of those ove
46、r the age of 60.The study found that for middle-aged people between the ages of 40 and 60, gender played a role in whether smiling altered the perceived age. Men in this age category appeared older when they smiled, but for their female counterparts, smiling had no effect.Researchers also suggested
47、that it could be down to the gender differences in lifestyle and skin care that could affect facial wrinkling.The study follows a similar one undertaken in 2018 which also debunkedthe theory that smiling can take years off your appearance. The same scientists published a paper saying that the belief
48、 well-rooted in media” was “a complete misconception, They said the misplaced belief was causing social media users to post ageing photos of themselves online.32. What was the study designed to find out?A. The advantages of smiling.B. The reasons for smiling.C. The truth about smiling.D. The recipe for smiling.33. According to the text, which aspect is not responsible for face wrinkling?A. Life