四川省遂寧市2021-2022學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期中試題（原卷版）

1、 四川省遂寧市2021-2022學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期中試題注意事項：1答卷前，考生務(wù)必將自己的班級、姓名和準(zhǔn)考證號填寫在試卷和答題卡上。2選擇題用2B鉛筆在對應(yīng)的題號涂黑答案。主觀題用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆答在答題卡上對應(yīng)的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)。3考生必須保持答題卡的整潔?？荚嚱Y(jié)束后，請將答題卡上交。第I卷(選擇題 共100分)第一部分：聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.Do

2、es the man think that they can get there by night?A.There is no doubt. B.Yes, if there is no hold-up. C.Impossible.2.How often does Amy take her ballet lessons now?A.Once every week. B.Twice every week. C.Every other day after school.3.Where did this conversation most probably take place?A.At a groc

3、ers store. B.At a restaurant. C.At a bookstore.4.How many students did the woman believe had taken the exam last Saturday?A.Forty students. B.Seventy-five students. C.Twenty-five students.5.What does the woman mean?A.She does not agree with the man.B.She thinks that it is better to wait.C.She thinks

4、 that it is better to drive at night.第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘。聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至7題。6Where does the conversation take place?A.In a hotel. B.At a booking office. C.At a friends house.7.What

5、 will the man probably do in a few days?A.Fly to another country. B.Come to the same hotel. C.Drive here to visit friends.聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。8.When did the man go to India?A.Years ago. B.A year ago. C.Two years ago.9.At what time of the day will the woman visit the Taj Mahal if she stay long enough?A.In

6、 the morning. B.At night. C.In the morning and at night.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10.What is the main topic of the conversation?A.The suggestion for Susan.B.The guitar lesson for Susans son.CThe guitar lesson for Mary.11.On which day is the woman going to take her lessons?A.Monday. B.Wednesday. C.Friday.12.H

7、ow much will the woman have to pay for her lessons each time?A.8 dollars. B.6 dollars. C.4 dollars.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13.Why did Hans go to England?A.For studying. B.For researching. C.For visiting a friend.14.Where did Hans mainly stay in England?A.In London. B.In Manchester. C.In Liverpool.15.How lo

8、ng did Hans stay in England?A.2 weeks. B.4 weeks. C.6 weeks.16.What was the weather like in England when Hans was there?A.Hot. B.Sunny. C.Foggy.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.Venice is the “Queen” of _.A.The Adriatic Sea B.The Mediterranean Sea C.The Pacific Ocean18.How do people travel in the city?A.By bus.

9、B.By train. C.By boat.19.Whats happening to this city?A.The city is becoming more beautiful.B.The city is becoming smaller.C.The city is sinking.20.What will the people there do to save the city?A.They can make the city larger.B.They can build some strong walls and gates in the sea.CThey can rebuild

10、 the city.第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié), 滿分40分)第一節(jié) (共15小題;每小題2分, 滿分30分)閱讀下列短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中, 選出最佳選項。AGermany may be famous for its wealth of history and culture, but it also housed some of Europes most wild and wonderful landscapes.Jasmund National ParkIt lies on the west coast of the offshore island of Rugen

11、. This UNESCO-protected site is the smallest of Germanys national parks. It is here that painter Caspar David Friedrich found himself inspired to create one of his masterpieces, Chalk cliffs on Rugen, in 1818. Here long trails can take you all the way to the Rugen coastline, where white-sand beaches

12、 and blue waters wait.Berchtesgaden National ParkBerchtesgaden is one of Germanys oldest and most beautiful conservation areas. Trails go in and out of the forest, leading you along the bunks of glassy lakes. The more adventurous visitors may choose paragliding (滑翔傘運動) from Mount Jenner mid they can

13、 fly over 1,800 meters. Back on the ground, a network of more than 150 miles of walking trails twist through the forest.Southern Black Forest Nature ParkThe highland areas, with views over Switzerland and France, are a good place for food-lovers. Activities in the park range from hiking and fishing

14、to mountain biking, while the slower travelers will enjoy the trails for an escape from everyday life.The Bliesgau BiosphereThis place is home to almost half of all German orchid (蘭花) species. The grasslands spread for miles, drawing in different butterflies. Thanks to its comfortable climate, this

15、is a region of sustainable (可持續(xù)的) development. In fact, this park is an example of fanning done right and offers a wealth of agricultural know-how to anyone eager to learn.1. What is special about Jasmund National Park?A. It has many different flowers.B. It covers the smallest area.C. It is good for

16、 travelers to fish.D. It offers beautiful grasslands.2. Where can visitors enjoy the scenery of three countries?A. In Jasmund National Park.B. In Berchtesgaden National Park.C. In Southern Black Forest Nature Park.D. In the Bliesgau Biosphere.3. Where does this text probably come from?A. A travel gu

17、ide.B. A short story.C. A report.D. An essay.BChinese people love food made of flour, whether it be dumplings, or flatbread. In the hands of skilled artisans(手藝人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with, which brings a unique kind of pleasure. This art fo

18、rm is called dough figurine(面塑). Among the various art styles of dough figurines, Beijings Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art, which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city. Their delicate and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was i

19、ncluded in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.It was created by Lang Shaoan. Most of the dough figurines are animals and characters from legends, historical stories, and local operas. The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for display. Some are mo

20、stly for children to eat or play with, with simple forms and vivid decorations, while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives(添加劑)to prevent them from breaking up, being eaten by insects or growing moldy. O

21、ver the course of his long career, Lang Shaoan developed a set of skilled fingers with an elegant artistic sense.Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascot-shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. H

22、e looks a bit more fashionable than other folk artisans. In his skilled hands, pop culture icons such as figures based on Marvel comics characters and Chinese mythological figure Nezha with smoky makeup, are resonating with young people.Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts

23、 in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get as much attention from the public. Many young people are unwilling to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which has led to a decline in the number of those who are devoted to the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artis

24、ans from one generation to another.4. Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines?A. To make dough figurines taste good.B. To keep colors brighter and last longer.C. To help shape dough into various forms.D. To better preserve the finished products.5. Which of the following is close in meaning

25、of the underlined phrase?A. are ignored by.B. are well accepted by.C. are concerned with.D. are familiar with.6. What is the best title of the passage?A. A Traditional Chinese Culture.B. History and Customs of Beijing.C. Dough Figurine and Its Inheritance.D. An Intangible Cultural Heritage.7. What i

26、s the main purpose of the passage?A. To call on people to master a skill.B. To appeal to people to value this folk art.C. To teach people ways to appreciate the handicraft.D. To persuade people to protect national cultural heritage.CWildlife corridors are like safe highways for animals. These untouc

27、hed areas let species move about freely to feed, breed, and migrate (遷徙) without disturbance from humans. The Vital Ground Foundation and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) bought 80 acres in northwestern Montana. The area was bought from a landowner committed to protecting open spac

28、es over development. The area will be used to maintain wildlife habitats for species throughout the states northwestern corner and is particularly important for grizzly bears.“In 2015, new science on grizzly bear connectivity identified this area as one of a few remaining connection points for grizz

29、ly bears in northwest Montana,” says Grossman, U.S. program manager for Y2Y. “Last year, the opportunity became available to work with the landowner in the area. With the rapid development of the real estate (房地產(chǎn)) market, we knew we needed to act quickly.”“At the local area, this project conserves o

30、pen spaces for wildlife movement,” Grossman says. She points out that grizzly bears are an umbrella species. This means that if they are doing well, most other wildlife in the ecosystem is also doing well. Bears can help us conserve habitats for a full range of plants and animals that make a functio

31、ning ecosystem that all of us need to survive. That is why this project focuses on the needs of bears.It often becomes more difficult to preserve wildlife corridors like these. In Montana where this land has been purchased, property values have increased and land has been sold and developed quickly.

32、 Once development happens, its harder to conserve land and keep areas connected. “However, this change in the real estate market has led to some landowners reflecting on their values and vision for the community. In this way, it creates an opportunity for us to be able to work with people who want t

33、o see these areas remain high quality wildlife habitats, rural and undeveloped,” Grossman says.8. Why did the authorities buy the land in northwestern Montana?A. To help develop the local economy.B. To better preserve wildlife habitats.C. To construct highways in rural areas.D. To prevent endangered

34、 species migrating.9. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. To explain a natural phenomenon.B. To provide some advice for readers.C. To add some background information.D. To introduce a new topic for discussion.10. Why does this project concentrate on protecting grizzly bears?A. Their

35、population has declined sharply.B. They play a critical role in the ecosystem.C. They affect living habits of other wildlife.D. Human activities harm them seriously.11. What affects wildlife corridors according to Paragraph 4?A. Land development. B. Community structure. C. Damaged ecosystem. D. Geog

36、raphic locations.DPeople often plan to receive medical exam but dont, resulting in increasing health care cost. A surprising number of citizens mean to complete tax forms in time but forget to, forcing them to pay unnecessary fines. Many families miss the government deadline to complete financial ai

37、d forms, losing out on aid available for child care.How can policymakers help people follow through on important tasks? They use carrots and sticks: bonuses, late fees, or regulations. These methods can be clumsy, and often arent effective for the situation at hand. Reminding people to form simple p

38、lans. however, provides a low-cost, simple, and powerful tool.Evidence is growing that providing prompts, which push people at key times to think through how and when they will follow through, make people more likely to act on tasks of importance. In one early randomized study on tetanus vaccination

39、 rates, for example, a team of social psychologists showed that 28% of Oxford University seniors got the shot after being encouraged to review their weekly schedules and to select a possible time to stop by the health center. They were also given a list of times when shots were available and a map s

40、howing the health centers location. Only 3% of the seniors got the shot when simply informed about how effective the shots were.People who make a plan gain an advantage from their psychological forces. Specifically, they can overcome the tendency to put off as well as the tendency to be overly optim

41、istic about the time it will take to accomplish a task. Imagine Sarah who wants to renew a car insurance, but it will require two hours of travel to and from a garage. Making a plan may lead her to lake two hours off and have her responsibilities covered by her colleagues while she is away. Moreover

42、, she will be less likely to underestimate the time needed to accomplish the taska particularly common problem for complex tasks.People mistakenly believe that their strong intentions are enough to push them to perform desired behaviors. These psychological research results stress the need for polic

43、y decisions that encourage plan making and improve social welfare.12. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1?A. Heavy burden of daily chores.B. Lack of task management skills.C. Disappointment of over-ambitions.D. Failure to achieve original intentions.13. What does the randomized tetanus vacci

44、nation study show?A. People need to think deeply before they act.B. Specific reminders help people accomplish plans.C. Awareness of task significance matters in planning.D. Seniors need encouragement to have vaccination shots.14. What psychological benefit can people get from making a plan?A. They a

45、re realistic in the time required.B. They are optimistic about the outcome.C. They are confident to overcome hardship.D. They are careful with task arrangements.15. Who may be the intended readers of this text?A. Medical staff.B. Government officials.C. Ordinary people.D. Social psychologists.第二節(jié)(共5

46、小題;每小題2分，滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余 選項。What do you imagine when you think of a forest? You probably imagine a vast area of land covered with trees. But as many traditional forests are destroyed, tiny forests some as small as a tennis court have sprung up (涌現(xiàn)) in cities around the w

47、orld. _16_.These mini forests are inspired by Akira Miyawaki, a botanist, or plant scientist from Japan who pioneered a special way of growing forests. _17_ It involves planting a wide variety of native trees close together and leaving them to grow into a forest. Miyawaki has planted more than 1,000

48、 of these in Japan and other countries.The Miyawaki method is said to grow trees 10 times faster than other methods. _18_Thats according to a 2018 study by Wageningen University, in the Netherlands. The study says the diversity of tree species attracts a greater variety of insects looking for food a

49、nd shelter._19_ Boomforest is an organization in Paris, France. It planted two forests using the Japanese botanists method. The group also teaches people how they can grow their own mini forests. In the Netherlands, IVN Nature Education has helped communities build 100 forests using the Miyawaki met

50、hod. The group also educates kids about tiny forests.Simon Lewis a professor of global change science at University College London, is excited about tiny forests. He explains that its important to grow trees because they absorb carbon dioxide. _20_ He hopes more people will use the Miyawaki method t

51、o plant mini forests.A. It plans to double that number by 2022.B The Miyawaki method has become popular in Europe.C. Theyre increasing biodiversity (生物多樣性) and fighting climate change.D. Thats a gas that contributes to climate change.E. Lewis points to trees grown and cut down to make paper.F. Its k

52、nown as the Miyawaki method.G. And these tiny forests are more bio-diverse than traditional forests.第三部分 語言知識運用(共兩節(jié),滿分45分)第一節(jié) (共20小題:每小題1. 5分,滿分30分)閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。My son, Ben, was 23 when I lost him in an accident. As an outdoor lover, he _21_ felt at home when he was ou

53、tside. In his _22_, the year after his passing away, I _23_ 48 of New Hampshires tallest mountains. While _24_ this unimaginable loss, I have managed to achieve inner _25_ during the journey. Every step, path and summit (山峰) whether rough or _26_ has been a way to make us emotionally strong again. A

54、bout a month after Bens death, my husband and I _27_ climbing Carter Dome in the White Mountains, _28_ by sorrow, since my son loved mountain climbing. _29_, standing on the summit, sorrow seemed to fade into the _30_ and timeless expanse (浩瀚) for a moment. In the silence, I felt quiet. The next wee

55、kend _31_ us on Mount Cannon. Then Mount Flume, Mount Liberty and so on. I hiked my 48th and _32_ summit six days before the anniversary of Bens death. Then I _33_ the top of a mountain is the only place to _34_ my sorrow. Its true that part of my heart is _35_ damaged, but at the summit, I am able

56、to _36_ and hold on, because I know he lives in the constant mountains. These days, I climb not to hide, but to _37_. I find Ben, and I also find myself: someone _38_ now reassembling (重新組裝) into someone braver. Mountain climbing is both tiring and _39_, and it teaches me that sorrow and joy can act

57、ually _40_.21. A. justB. alwaysC. seldomD. even22. A. memoryB. wayC. placeD. respect23. A. touredB. selectedC. picturedD. topped24. A. pushing asideB. struggling withC. escaping fromD. taking to25. A. passionB. happinessC. peaceD. strength26. A. challengingB. inaccessibleC. tiringD. smooth27. A. sta

58、rtedB. imaginedC. riskedD. quit28. A. equippedB. connectedC. controlledD. covered29. A. ThusB. InsteadC. AnywayD. However30. A. strangeB. silentC. harmoniousD. noticeable31. A. foundB. deliveredC. droveD. got32. A. extraB. finalC. favouriteD. secret33. A. realizedB. respondedC. notedD. acknowledged3

59、4. A. expressB. hideC. holdD. track35. A. merelyB. immediatelyC. permanentlyD. rarely36. A. think aheadB. make outC. see senseD. let go37. A. competeB. seekC. insistD. fight38. A. discouragedB. confusedC. brokenD. sunk39. A. convincingB. interestingC. satisfyingD. inspiring40. A. coexistB. cooperate

60、C. countD. compete第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu was already a _41_ (win) on the FIS World Cup circuit before competing at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2020. After winning YOG gold in both halfpipe and bigair, the 17-year-old has _42