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1、江苏省天一中学2021-2022学年高二第二学期期中考试英语试卷（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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。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。1. What is the man planning to do on Saturday?A. Entertain relatives. B. Skate with friends. C. Go out with Mary.2.
2、 What are the two speakers talking about?A. Robbery and murder. B. The coverage of newspapers. C. Love and friendship.3. When will the man do his part-time job?A. On Mondays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays. C. On Mondays and Thursdays.4. Who may make the phone call?A. Maria. B. Sofia. C
3、. Jeff.5. What will the woman probably work as when she settles in Seattle?A. A bank clerk. B. A director. C. A teacher.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。每段对话读两遍。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the woman doing
4、?A. Waiting for a tennis star. B. Watching a tennis match. C. Queuing up for a tennis match.7. Where docs the woman come from?A. Berlin. B. London. C. Washington.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long is the movie?A. Two hours. B. Three hours. C. Four hours.21. A. retiredB. qualifiedC. clumsyD. former22. A. ma
5、de upB. held upC.ended upD. turned up23. A. offeringB. obtainingC.changingD. showing24. A. came throughB. came toC. came upD. came around25. A. passengerB. managerC. officerD. captain26. A. stationB. platformC. terminalD. square27. A. licenseB. passportC. visaD. ticket28. A. adventureB. favorC. mome
6、ntD. reason29. A. metB. arguedC. objectedD. observed30. A. suitableB. convenientC. practicalD. grateful31. A. volunteeredB. continuedC. attemptedD. struggle32. A. provedB. meantC. supportedD. revealed33. A. existenceB. popularityC. intentionD. commitment34. A. fullyB. strangelyC. nearlyD. immediatel
7、y35. A. largestB. strongestC. longestD. highest第二节（共10小题；每小题L5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。It took two years to complete the design work for the Chinese Olympic delegations entry uniform. After several rounds of selections and evaluations, final uniform designs with the theme of making a
8、good start” were36 (official) confirmed last March for the Chinese Olympic delegation 37 (participate) in the Tokyo Olympics.After designing uniforms for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology 38 (take) on the task of costume design for a number of maj
9、or international sporting events since then, creating uniforms for athletes that confidently express the national identity and image of China.Since 39 (they) appearance is a focus of the opening ceremony, 40 eye-catching color like red is a top choice because it is the primary shade in Chinas nation
10、al flag 41 also symbolizes energy, passion and joy in traditional Chinese culture.White, 42 represents brightness, purity and divinity, plays a buffering role in the costume design, so white and red 43 (combine) of the opening ceremony of the Olympics makes an auspicious (吉禾的) statement echoing the
11、theme of the design: making a good start”.Professor He Yang, one of the designers behind the uniform, said that one of the 44 (consider) during the design process was that the uniform should display the traditional Chinese cultural character in an45（easy） and more identifiable way. We need to strike
12、 a balance between cultural representation, etiquette and the spirit of modern Chinese sportsmen J said He.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）46.假定你是李华，刚参加了北京冬奥会的志愿者工作。你的意大利好友David想申请下一届志愿者，写 信向你询问相关情况，请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：1 .个人感悟；2 .如何准备；3 .表达祝愿。注意：1.词数100左右；4 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节（满分25分）47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容
13、和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview and then the director did the last interview to make the last decision. The director discovered from the CV that the youths academic achievements w
14、ere excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate research. Never did he have a year when he did not score.The director asked, nDid you obtain any scholarships in school?1 The youth answered, nNone.HThe director asked, nWas it your father who paid for your school fees?* The
15、 youth answered, nMy father passed away when I was one year old, so it was my mother who paid for all my school fees?The director asked, nWhat did your mother do?” The youth answered, My mother worked as a clothes cleaner.1 The director requested the youth to show his hands. The youth showed a pair
16、of hands that were smooth and perfect.The director asked, nHave you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?n The youth answered, “Never. My mother always wanted me to study and read more books. Furthermore, my mother can wash clothes faster than me.”The director said, I have a request. When
17、 you go back today, go and clean your mothers hands, and then see me back here tomorrow morning.n 注意：1 .续写的词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Feeling his high chance of landing the job, when he went back home, the youth happily requested his mother to let him clean her hands.The director noticed the tea
18、rs in the youths eyes and asked, What have you done and learned, young man?9. What is the man going to do today?A. Go for a cycle ride. B. Finish watching the movie. C. Work on his school paper.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whom does the car belong to?A. The mans parents. B. The mans friend. C. The man hims
19、elf.11. What does the price of the car include?A. All fees but no taxes. B. Free service for one year. C. A one-month service agreement.12. What will the man do next?A. Test out the car by himself. B. Get the car keys for the woman. C. Get the contract ready to sign.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why wont th
20、e two speakers go to Europe?A. They cant afford it. B. They dont have enough time. C. They have been there recently.14. What will the woman do tomorrow?A. Arrange her work. B. Go to the dentist. C. Book the tickets.15. How will the two speakers travel?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train.16. What does
21、the woman remind the man to do before they leave?A. Fill the car up with gas. B. Check the weather forecast. C. Make a list of things to bring.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did the speaker do yesterday morning?A. He went hiking. B. He went fishing. C. He went horse-riding.18. When do the campers help
22、with cooking?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.19. What was the speaker in charge of yesterday?A. Preparing the hotdogs. B. Making the campfire. C. Looking for sticks.20. How long does the summer camp last?A. Eight days. B. Five days. C. Six days.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小
23、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。Best Compact SUVs for 2022If you are looking for more interior and cargo space than sedans offer, compact SUVs can be a great choice.We highlight the best compact SUVs below to help get you started.2022 Hyundai Tucson# 1 in Compact SUVsFeatures & SpecsSE
24、ATING:5DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWDHORSEPOWER: 187The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks at the top of the compact SUV class, thanks in part to its composed ride and handling, spacious and upscale interior, user-friendly infotainment system, and long list of driver assistance features. The redesigned Tucs
25、on impresses with its spacious five-seat interior and large cargo area. And its powered by a zippy yet economical four-cylinder engine. Its also backed by a 10-year/100,000- mile powertrain warranty.2021 Mazda CX5# 2 in Compact SUVsFeatures & SpecsSEATING: 5DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWDHORSEPOWER: 187227The
26、2021 Mazda CX-5 challenges for a top spot in the competitive compact SUV class thanks to its engaging handling and refined interior. The CX-5 doesnt have the most spacious cargo hold, hut it offers a sophisticated and elegant interior, comfortable seating, and a revamped infotainment system. The CX-
27、5 s solid combination of quality and value led us to name it as a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. It was also named a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.2022 Honda CRV# 3 in Compact SUVsFeatures & SpecsSEATING: 5DRIVETRAIN: FWD. AWDHORSEPOWER: 190Th
28、e 2022 Honda CR-V finishes near the top of our compact SUV rankings. Its among the class leaders in several areas, including passenger and cargo space and fuel economy. The Honda CR-V is a good SUV. It delivers energetic acceleration and a comfortable ride, and it gets good gas mileage. Because of i
29、ts solid combination of quality and value, we named the CR-V a finalist for our 2022 Best Compact SUV for the Money.1. If you pay much attention to a SUVs powertrain guarantee,is a good choice.A 2021 Hyundai TucsonB. 2021 Mazda CX5C. 2022 Honda CRVD. 2022 Hyundai Tucson2. What can we learn about the
30、 three SUVs from the passage?A. The three SUVs share the same seating and drivetrain.B. The 2021 Mazda CX _5 is powered by a zippy four-cylinder engine.C. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson doesn*t have large spacious cargo hold.D. The CR-V was named 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.3. What*s the main
31、purpose of this passage?A. To detail some best compact SUVs for 2022.B. To promote the best compact SUVs for readers.C. To advertise for some car designing companies.D. To guide readers to choose a SUV from rankings.BSarah Park has known about the effect of music on the brain since a young age. The
32、13-year-old, who has been playing violin since she was 4, says she noticed its positive effect on those around her, especially her grandmother, who suffered from a mental health illness.Now Sarah Park, the middle-schooler hopes to use music therapy （疗法）to help others struggling withmental health. He
33、r invention, Spark Care+, earned her the title of Americas Top Young Scientist at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 19, 2021. I was pretty shocked when they announced my name as the grand prize winner,“ Park said. I am excited and thrilled with whafs to come next with Spark Care+.“Spark Ca
34、re+ requires participants to respond to a series of questions based on the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale, designed to assess the persons mental state. The devices inbuilt sensors record vital mental health indicators, such as heart rate and blood pressure. Spark Care+ *s AI (Artificial Intel
35、ligence) component analyzes the information and recommends the appropriate music to help lift the participants spirits. It also monitors its impact on the listener.In addition to being an inventor, Park is also a musical prodigy (天才)who has won several violin competitions, including the Florida stat
36、e championship. She also plays the piano and is a math champion. The teen aspires to be an innovator and researcher in the medical field using technology and robotics. Her advice to other young scientists? Dream big, ask questions, and anything is possible.Now in its 14th year the 3M Young Scientist
37、 Challenge is an annual national competition that invites students in grades 5-8 to find a unique solution to an everyday problem. In addition to the well-renowned title of “Americas Top Young Scientist”, the grand prize winner receives a special guidance of a 3M scientist, a $25, 000 cash prize, an
38、d a special destination trip. The second and third place winners each receive $1, 000 in prize money and a special destination trip.4. What is the function of the AI component in Spark Care+?A. To analyze problems quickly and accurately.B. To choose the right music for the participants.C. To encoura
39、ge participants to interact better.D. To cure participants with appropriate music.5. What does the underlined word “aspires“ in paragraph 4 mean?A. Argues.C. Desires.6. What is the main idea of the text?A. An inventor becomes famous for her invention.B. A little girl has a gift for music and medicin
40、e.C. A young scientist stands out in a competition.D. A teenagers music therapy won the grand prize.7. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A news report.B. Bets.D. Tends.B. A science textbook.D. A psychology magazine.CC. A competition guide.A new study focuses on K2-18b, an exoplanet（系夕卜行星）disc
41、overed in 2018, which orbits a red dwarf star close enough to receive about the same amount of radiation from its star as Earth does from our sun.Recently, scientists have discovered gas giants that have water in their atmospheres, but this is the least giant planet ever to have water detected in it
42、s atmosphere. The water detection was quite clear to us relatively early on J lead author Bjorn Benneke, a professor at the Institute fbr Research on Exoplanets at the Universite deMontreal, told S in an interview.Studies have suggested that planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres could host certain
43、forms of Benneke said. However, “K2-18bs large atmosphere is extremely thick and creates high-pressure conditions, which likely prevents life as we know it from existing on the planefs surface. a news release reads. While these researchers found evidence for liquid water clouds on K2-18b, because of
44、 its lack of surface, rain wouldnt pool on the planet. Without a real surface, so to speak, landing on the planet would also be nearly impossible to land on, especially because the gas is so thick and has such an incredibly high pressure that any Earth-created spacecraft sent there would be destroye
45、d.Benneke suggests that, possibly, this planet formed by rock absorbing large amounts of gas, “like a vacuum cleaner,“ he said. The gas absorbed would have more than doubled the planet and increased its volume Warren eightfood.To come to these conclusions, the research team analyzed data from Hubble
46、 Space Telescope observations that they made between 2019 and 2020 of the K2-18b planet passing in front of its star eight times. This type of research, Benneke said, is leading toward a final goal of being able to study real, true earth-like planets?9 We are not quite there yet, he said, but this i
47、s really exciting. 8. Why is it impossible to land on the K2-18b?A. It has thin gas.B.It doesnt have a real surface.C. It has too much water.D.It is too far from the earth.9. How does K2-18b expand according to Benneke?A. By releasing gas itself.B.By receiving radiation from thesun.C. By taking in m
48、uch gas by rocks.D.By getting away from the red dwarf star.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Scientists are making progress in studying real earth-like planets.B. It is impossible for humans to land on other earth-like planets.C. Scientists have succeeded in exploring K2-18b completely.D. The K2-18b planet has passed before its star eight times betwee