天津市天津中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题+答案

2021-2022学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷

考试时间：120分钟 考试满分：120分

Ⅰ卷 客观题

一、听力题（本大题共15小题。共20.0分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

听下面五段对话。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。听完每段对话后，你将有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 did the woman buy for her husband?

A. A phone.   B. A watch   C. A camera

2. What does the woman tell the man to do?

A. Wait a short time.  B. Come back at four. C. Change the appointment.

3. What does the woman say about the report?

A. She hasn't finished it yet.     B. She will type it next week.

C. She spent a week typing it.

4. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?

A. Policeman and driver.      B. Boss and employee.

C. Officer and soldier.

5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. At a bus stop.  B. In a shop.   C. In a car.

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答6至8题

6. What is the man's father?

A. A lawyer.   B. A doctor   C. A dentist.

7. What did the man major in a college?

A. Engineering.  B. Mathematics.  C. Computer technology.

8. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. At home.   B. In an office.  C. In a classroom.

听下面一段对话，回答9至11题。

9. When was the man's flight scheduled to take off?

A. At 7:00 am.   B. At 9:00 am.   C. At 11:30 pm.

10. What did the man do after he missed the bus?

A. He got to the airport by taxi.    B. He stayed in a cafe for the night.

C. He went back to the city by subway.

11. What do we know about the man?

A. He missed his flight.      B. He changed his flight.

C. He was too early for his flight.

听下面一段独白，回答12至15题

12. When was the Union founded?

A. In 1906.   B. In 1916.   C. In 1960.

13. What does the Union organize at special times?

A. Short trips.   B. Food parties.  C. Summer camps.

14. How can a student join the Union?

A. By sending an email.      B. By making a phone call.

C. By signing up in the office.

15. What do we know about the weekend events?

A. Some have a number limit.     B. Some require a high fee.

C. Some are long trips.

二、单选题（本大题共15小题。共15.0分）

16. —It will clear up tomorrow. Shall we go out for a picnic?

—________ I'll meet you at the school gate tomorrow morning.

A. It's up to you.   B. That's settled.    C. Have you got that? D. Forget it

17. Many people tend to assume that ________ just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that-it's an attitude of doing things.

A. imitation   B. imagination   C. innovation   D. inspiration

18. The actor who gave a ________ performance as the mad king made a strong impression on the audience.

A. cautious   B. basic    C. precious   D. vivid

19. The red umbrella is ________ among the black ones.

A. distinct   B. delicate   C. diverse   D. desperate

20. —Why did the policeman question Bob yesterday?

—He was ________ of taking part in the car bombing.

A. doubted   B. reminded   C. suspected   D. considered

21. The Chinese women volleyball team returned with honors after winning 11 championships in a ________.

A. row    B. question   C. state    D. voyage

22. The Chinese volleyball team won the World Cup victory, which was beyond our wildest ________.

A. inspiration   B. expectations  C. invitations   D. cooperation

23. —Believe me. All your efforts will ________ some day.

—Thanks for your encouragement.

A. pay back   B. pay down   C. pay off   D. pay up

24. It is difficult for us to ________ a conversation with all this noise around us.

A. carry on   B. account for   C. bring up   D. get across

25. After a long argument, we didn't ________ each other.

A. give in    B. give up to   C. give way to   D. give away to

26. The cup, ________ cover is broken, is not Mary's.

A. its    B. whose    C. of whose   D. of which

27. It's no use ________ about it. You can't do anything to change it.

A. worried   B. to worry   C. worrying   D. worry

28. It was in 1952 and Mandela was the black lawyer ________ I went for advice.

A. to whom   B. from whom   C. to who    D. from who

29. There are some factors dominating your success. ________ a good chance sometimes, in my opinion, outweighs one's ability.

A. Seizing.   B. Having seized  C. Seized    D. Having been seized

30. She retuned only ________ that the house was a mess but had no idea who was ________.

A. to find; to be blamed      B. finding; blamed

C. to have found; blamed     D. to find; to blame

三、完形填空（本大题共20小题。共20.0分）

Recently, I questioned the work I was doing. I found myself wondering whether all my time and effort was (31). Will my new business provide the income I need? Is my service good enough for others who want to (32) my products? These are only a few of the (33) that ran through my mind. With every question, my self-confidence were (34)! As my doubts swirled (纷乱) in my mind, I could feel my attitude changing. I doubted whether it is really worth the (35) or not.

Realizing that these (36) thoughts were affecting my attitude, I went to the website to read quotes on (37). I found I did not have a category of "self-confidence". I then surfed the Internet and found (38) quotes on self-confidence. So I (39) establishing a category on self-confidence.

As I worked on the web page, my self-confidence was being (40). I could feel my outlook changing, and gave myself a (n) (41) adjustment. Many times in my life I have found the quotes have (42) changed my outlook. The quotes I was reading reassured (使消除疑虑) me, and provided me with the (43) to realize that what I was doing influenced what I (44) to do Like everything else in life, it takes time; (45) does not happen overnight. Then my attitude has become (46).

As I was reading a quote from Rosalyn Carter, "If you (47) whether you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your (48), and then be (49) enough to follow through, "I realized I do have confidence in my ability, but what I (50) was the persistence and determination to follow it through!

31. A. worthwhile B. endless C. small   D. limited

32. A. do   B. quit  C. refuse   D. purchase

33. A. jobs  B. questions C. suggestions  D. chances

34. A. improving B. forming C. decreasing  D. continuing

35. A. trust  B. effort  C. effect   D. praise

36. A. final  B. proper  C. normal   D. negative

37. A. dream  B. career  C. self-control  D. self-confidence

38. A. wonderful B. honest  C. strict   D. comfortable

39. A. made up B. gave up C. ended up  D. put up

40. A. tested  B. restored C. ignored  D. forgotten

41. A. attitude  B. work  C. study   D. life

42. A. hardly  B. slightly C. actually  D. normally

43. A. wealth  B. motivation C. condition  D. promise

44. A. remembered B. disliked C. advised  D. loved

45. A. success  B. tragedy C. honor   D. friendship

46. A. angry  B. patient  C. positive  D. nervous

47. A. know  B. doubt  C. guess   D. check

48. A. background B. knowledge C. experience  D. ability

49. A. tough  B. skilled  C. clever   D. curious

50. A. considered B. expected C. lacked   D. gained

四、阅读理解（本大题共15小题。共30分）

A

Journey Back in Time with Scholars

Classical Provence (13 days)

Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. OriZ. Soltes. We will visit some of the best- preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Ganguin. Fields of flowers, tile - roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.

Southern Spain (15 days)

Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.

China's Sacred Landscapes (21 days)

Discover the China of "past ages" its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp Highlights (精彩之处) include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou s rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.

Tunisia (17 days)

Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in - depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataoune and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.

51. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain?

A. Historical monuments.     B. Fields of flowers.

C. Van Gogh's paintings.      D. Greek buildings.

52. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about?

A. France.   B. Spain.    C. China.    D. Tunisia.

53. Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour?

A. White towns.       B. Underground cities.

C. Tile-roofed villages.      D. Rolling hills.

B

Something you may not know about End of Heat The traditional Chinese lunar caleader divides the year into 24 solar terms End of Heat is the 14th solar term of the year, which unplue that most parts in China are getting and of the hot summer and entering autumn. But in some areas, especially in South China, autumn is late in coming and people are still bothered by hot weather. End of Heat is also the busy harvest season for farmers. The following are the things you should know about End of Heat.

Time for night-blooming cercus (昙花)

The night-blooming cereus is a flower full of mystery, which often blooms during the period of End of Heat. This is because the climate during End of Heat, featuring warm days and cold nights, is similar to tropical deserts. Night-blooming cereus have their origins in the tropical deserts from Mexico to Brazil in South America. They blossom at night to avoid the burning daytime sun.

Eating Duck

Duck has a sweet flavor and according to Chinese traditional medicine it has a "cool" nature. A folk tradition is to eat duck during the End of Heat period. There are many recipes for cooking duck such as roast duck cooked duck with lemon, smoked duck with walnut dressing and sauteed duck with ginger shoots. The tradition of eating duck during the End of Heat period is still popular in China.

The Fishing Season Festival

For fishermen, the End of Heat is a season of harvest. During this period, the Fishing Season Festival is held in regions along the coastline of the East China Sea in Zhejiang province. The festival is held on the day when the fishing ban ends and fishermen can start fishing again. Due to high temperatures in the sea, stocks of fish remain and become nature. People can enjoy many kinds of seafood during this period.

54. About End of Heat which of the following statements is true? ________

A. It means the whole China has entered autumn.

B. The areas beyond the Great Wall are still hot.

C. In south China, the temperature is still high.

D. It is the end of the harvest season for farmers

55. Where did you think the night-blooming cereus inually came from? ________

A. Mdd areas.   B. Tropical areas.  C. Cold areas.   D. Polar areas.

56. Why is it a folk tradition to eat duck during the End of Heat period? ________

A. Because there are no other animals to eat.

B. Because the duck has a "cool" nature.

C. Because it tastes especially delicious at that time.

D. Because there are many recipes for cooking duck.

C

For young kids, sharing isn't easy to understand. However, this skill is important for kids as they begin to socialize with their peers, and at last have an increased sense of self-awareness and understanding. More often than not, parents can easily think of a moment in their kid's childhood where shouts of "No!" or "Mine!" played a regular role in their daily life.

Socializing your kids early by getting them to connect with schoolmates or kids who are around the same age as them is the first step. You might find that kids naturally learn many things by observing one another. While argue may happen from time to time, learning to play well with others will help your kids become more aware of the effects of their actions.

Sharing is often linked with kids' understanding of fairness, so teaching kids to take turns with toys or other hems that you might want them to share, and they will reduce their natural control over something. Remind kids that they will get their turn, which means that they must learn to be patient. In their early years, kids learn more than you might think from simply observing the actions of those around them. If you have older kids, give them the opportunity to take the lead by having them share items like snacks or toys with their younger sisters or brothers. Experiencing generosity and sharing first hand will be a major help when it comes to learning to do it themselves.

Most importantly, kids should form the habit of sharing. When you see your kids using their new skills by sharing items with their friends or family members, be sure to advert to their actions. By noticing your kids' progress, there will only be room for further improvement of their sharing.

57. Waiting for toys to play with can help young kids ________.

A. become more patient      B. relieve their parents 'worry

C. show respect to each other     D. learn from each other naturally

58. What can we infer from Paragraph 4? ________

A. It's important for kids to experience sharing in person.

B. Elder kids are often the leaders of their families.

C. Younger kids should follow elder ones' advice.

D. Parents should be generous to their kids.

59. The underlined part "advert to" in the last paragraph most probably means " ________".

A. praise    B. notice    C. approve   D. improve

60. What's the main idea of the text? ________

A. How to teach young kids to share.   B. Sharing helps kid develop healthily.

C. Arguments among kids can't be avoided.  D. Parents have great effects on their kids.

D

MOST of us pay a lot of attention to others. But we forget to look deeper into ourselves.

If you're not feeling good about your life, wake up now. You can change the course of your life by becoming your own life coach.

Life coaching is a profession in some Western countries. It helps people identify and achieve personal goals in life, work and relationships. Clients hire a life coach and speak to them each week. The coach usually examines what is going on in the person's life to find out what the obstacles or challenges might be. The coach helps them choose a course of action to make their life what they want it to be.

Start by writing down decisions you've made that turned out OK. Next, list decisions you've made that you regret.

As you make your lists, notice the power of a decision. Sit down and take time to think about the different decisions you might make. Decision-making power constitutes most of the power you have in life.

Coach yourself with words of self-encouragement that give you strength.

Talk to yourself to focus your energy in the right direction.

Jeff Brunson is a professional life coach.

"Everything you choose in life should be based on what you value." he says. "It takes time to look with in to figure this out."

Jeff’s philosophy is this: If you value sincerity and honesty, don't hang out with dishonest people.

If you value home life, don't marry a party animal.

Coaching yourself is about choosing better thoughts to make sure you have personal power.

You can choose better thoughts by "reframing". This is where you go back in life to heal something from the past.

It works like this:

-Select something negative that happened to you. Choose an event you would not want to live through again.

-Try to find good things from the bad event. For example, if your home was lost in a flood, write down all the good deeds your neighbors performed.

-Now revisit a bad event and see how much of it you can "reframe".

61. What's the main idea of this passage?

A. We should look deeper into ourselves rather than focusing on others.

B. Life coaches are needed to help people understand their lives.

C. We can be our own life coach and change the course of our own life.

D. Both negative and positive things help when you are self-coaching.

62. The underlined word "this" in the ninth paragraph refers to ________.

A. everything you choose     B. what you value

C. the power of a decision     D. the profession of life coaching

63. Which of the following can be inferred from the article?

A. Others often see our problems more clearly than we do ourselves.

B. Once you make a bad decision, there is nothing left to do but regret it.

C. When you feel you have personal power, it's easy to control yourself.

D. The effect a bad event continues to have on our life depends on the way we look at that event.

64. The word "constitute" in the fifth paragraph probably means ________.

A. change   B. reduce    C. reform    D. form

65. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Coach Yourself       B. Decision-making Power

C. Focus Your Energy      D. Give You Strength

II卷  主观题

五、阅读表达（本大题共5小题。共10.0分）

The Yosufs' house is unlike any other house. In the sitting room, instead of a television there is a blackboard on the wall. For two hours every day Mr. Yosuf writes complex mathematical problems on the board. His daughter, Zuleika, copies them into an exercise book and solves them.

Zuleika is special. She's five years old, but, instead of watching cartoons, or playing computer games, her favorite pastimes (消遣) are solving problems and reading books. She already spends hours every day in a university library. Next year, Zuleika will become Britain's youngest "A" level student.

Not surprisingly, the Yosufs are a very clever family. Zuleika's two sisters and brother, aged 16, 14 and 12 are also good at maths and are already at university. Her father, who specializes in maths research, has taught them all, "Zuleika is very competitive," says her father, "She sees her brother and sisters working every day and she can't wait to catch up with them. I remember teaching the others maths when they were eight. Zuleika solves the same problems now, although she took up maths much earlier. We could see she was interested in numbers at a much younger age.

So what is the secret of their success? When their first child arrived, Mr. Yosuf and his wife made up their minds to teach all of their children at home. They say that home teaching combined with love and understanding has helped their children to succeed. "We'll be patient and supportive, and they take pride in what they do," says Mr. Yosuf. "Maybe Zuleika has a natural talent for maths, but I believe given the right surroundings, any child could do well."

One thing all child prodigies (神童) have in common is a complete love of their subject. They spend many more hours working at it than the average child, and this extra effort is reflected in their achievements. It is not necessary to be extremely talented to be a child prodigy, but you do have to have a lot of motivation.

66. What does Mr. Yosuf use the blackboard for? ( no more than 15 words) ________

67. What is the main idea of Paragraph2? (no more than 10 words) ________

68. What does the underlined word "surroundings" in Paragraph 4 probably mean? (1 word) ________

69. What do all child prodigies have in common according to the text? (no more than 10 words) ________

70. What do you think of studying at home? Give your reasons. (no more than 20 words). ________

六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）

71．假设你是李华，你所在的班级决定成立“英语俱乐部”。请你给你校的外教John写封信，邀请他加入该俱乐部，要点如下：

（1）成立俱乐部的目的.

（2）活动时间、地点和内容。

（3）邀请加入。

注意：

（1）词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

英语俱乐部：English Club

Dear John,

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

天津中学2021-2022学年度高二第一学期期中测试

一、听力：

1-5 BACAC   6-10 BABAB   11-15 CCBAA

二、单选：

16-20 BCDAC  21-25 ABCAC   26-30 BCAAD

三、完型：

31-35 ADBCB  36-40 DDACB   41-45 ACBDA   46-50 CBDAC

四、阅读：

51-53 ACB

54-56 CBB

57-60 DABA

61-65 CBDDA

五、阅读表达：

66. For two hours every day Mr. Yusuf writes complex mathematical problems on the board.

67. Zuleika is special.

68. Backgrounds/ environments

69. They all have a complete love of their subject.

70. I think it's not good because we can't communicate or make friends with other students studying in school.

I think it's good because we can have more time to stay together with our family.

六、作文：