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兰州一中2021-2022-2学期期中考试试题
高二 英语
说明: 本试题分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟，答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第I卷
第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1. She was on the of going out when the telephone rang.
A. point B. sense C. spot D. moment
2. Lindsay wanted a chance to improve her spoken English.
A. there was B. there to be C. there being D. there is
3. A new library is being built at used to be a wasteland.
A. what B. which C. where D. that
4. The award will go to has the most beautiful collection of stamps.
A. who B. the one C. anyone D. whoever
5. –What exactly made her so upset?
– .
A. She lost her wallet B. She losing her wallet
C. Her wallet was lost D. That she lost her wallet
6. Can you imagine he had completing his study in the university?
A. what difficult B. how difficult
C. which difficulty D. what difficulty
7. During the break, some students went to relax on the playground, but the rest reviewing their lessons in the classroom.
A. are B. was C. were D. is
8. Your ability has never been in doubt — the question is you are prepared to work hard.
A. that B. whether C. what D. if
9. This is the Shenzhou VIII Spaceship landed.
A. there B. in which C. the place that D. where
10. The little boy bought two ball-pens, writing well.
A. none of them B. none of which
C. neither of them D. neither of which
第二节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
A
Yesterday marked the official end of Promotion Day, but you can still find some pretty good deals now. These are items under $50 that you can still shop this week.
●NCH Cushioned Running Shoes
List Price: $ 75.99 Price: $ 47.75 You save: $ 28.24 (37%)
• Made for Runners: With impressive softness for daily runs, these cushioned running shoes are designed specifically for those who love to run on a variety of surfaces.
•Fierce Footwear: Cutting-edge design features light weight and 100% breathable top. Bold looks and comfy construction help them stand out on both the fashion and function fronts.
●GK Smart Watch Fitness Tracker
List Price: $ 55.99 Price: $ 43.99 You save: $ 12.00 (21%)
• Accurate Overall Health Data: It tracks your heart rate and blood pressure in real time, meaning you can have a full overview of your heart health over time.
• Fast Charging and Long Standby: Just needs 2.5hours to fill power, 10 days of standby time. Goes well with IOS 9.0 or higher, Android 4.4 or higher.
●IUGA Pro Non Slip Yoga Mat
List Price: $ 69.95 Price: $ 41.95 You save: $ 28.00 (40%)
• No Sliding Nor Slipping: Technologically designed to keep you with absolute safety and is always in place no matter what type of yoga you practice.
• SGS Certified and Smell-less Material: Unlike other PVC mats, the material can keep smells at bay that your mat always as fresh as the day you bought it.
●LHS Pour-Over Coffee Maker
List Price: $ 30.99 Price: $ 23.99 You save: $ 7.00 (23%)
• BPA-Free Glass: This coffee maker unlocks the full potential of coffee from the glass that’s heat-resistant and perfect for modern kitchen.
• Paperless, Stainless Steel Filter（过滤器）: No paper filters needed! Filters are reusable, stainless steel which is not easy to get rust or blocked.
11. Which item saves the most as far as percentage is concerned?
A. NCH Cushioned Running Shoes. B. GK Smart Watch Fitness Tracker.
C. IUGA-Pro Non Slip Yoga Mat. D. LHS Pour-Over Coffee Maker.
12. What do we know about GK Smart Watch Fitness Tracker?
A. It has a stainless steel filter. B. It documents the user’s health data.
C. It features lightweight and comfort. D. It stays in place and seldom slips.
13. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A news report. B. A tourist brochure.
C. A sports magazine. D. A shopping pamphlet.
B
The producer appeared behind the recording studio window and smiled and waved to me like an old friend. And after I had read out a little test piece, he said, “That’s fine, wonderful, your voice is perfect, lively, wonderful.” Then I read a longer passage in English about the delights of touring in Britain, and another about the delights of visiting London, and both were “excellent” and “just right”, and I began to consider a job in radio.
To be honest, I was fairly sure of myself though I lacked experience. Across the room in the Hamburg News Agency where we both worked, a friend named Peter Turner called to me, “I say, Mike, a man on the phone here wants someone to do a recording in English, and I’m booked up. Would you read something to him in English as a sort of test?” I did, and they said, “Perfect, lovely, wonderful, ...” Would I come round?
It was after reading their passage in English in the studio that they noticed my vowel(元音) pronunciations were not altogether King’s English, or even Prince Philip’s, there was a larger silence than usual, then the voice said: “Fine, lovely..., but you said the word ‘castle’ with a short ‘a’. Could we have the passage again please, but this time say ‘castle’.” This was easy. But then he noticed other differences in my pronunciation. “It’s my northern English accent,” I said angrily because I had to apologize for it.
“Oh, I see...but Mike, we’ll have to get it right, I’m afraid. The recording is for teaching English to German schoolchildren, and it must be spoken in the way it is taught in German schools.”
I read the passage again...and again...and again. But of course you cannot change the pronunciation of a lifetime in an hour. The studio men were in the state of having lost hope and underlined the vowels which caused me to feel angry, so that I’d remember them. Few, really. But because I had to concentrate on them, I made a lot of mistakes in my reading. Everyone got somewhat irritable (easily made angry), so we all went out for a beer.
14. Broadcasting did not make Mike nervous _______.
A. although he had never done any before
B. because he worked in a news agency
C. because he was used to talking on the phone
D. although the passages were long
15. What happened after Mike had read the third passage?
A. They made him repeat it.
B. They said nothing.
C. They began to discuss the King’s English.
D. They could not understand one of the words.
16. They wanted Mike to change his pronunciation because _______.
A. German schoolchildren did not like a northern accent
B. it was different from the English taught in German schools
C. it was different from the English spoken in Germany
D. German schoolchildren were taught through recordings
17. Why did Mike’s reading of the passage get worse?
A. He needed a drink to clear his throat. B. He was trying to do the recording in an hour.
C. He was trying hard to get certain sounds right.
D. He could not learn so many new sounds.
C
Plastic recycling is a hot topic. But what’s the real face behind it? You diligently sort your rubbish; you dutifully wash your plastic containers; then everything gets thrown in a landfill or in the ocean anyway. According to one analysis, only 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled. Here’s the kicker: the companies making all that plastic have spent millions on advertising campaigns lecturing us about recycling while knowing full well that most plastic will never be recycled.
A new investigation by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) reports that the large oil and gas companies that manufacture plastics have known for decades that recycling plastic was unlikely to ever happen on a broad scale because of the high costs involved. “They were not interested in putting any real money or effort into recycling because they wanted to sell raw material,” Larry Thomas, former president of one of the plastic industry’s most powerful trade groups, told NPR. There is a lot more money to be made in selling new plastic than reusing the old stuff. But, in order to keep selling new plastic, the industry had to clean up its wasteful image. “If the public thinks that recycling is working, then they are not going to be so concerned about the environment,” Thomas noted.
We have been successfully convinced that people start pollution and people can stop it and that if we just recycle more, the planet will be OK. To some degree, that is right: there must be a level of personal responsibility when it comes to the climate emergency. We all have to do our part. But individual action is a tiny drop in a heavily polluted ocean. We need systematic change to make a real difference. And, more than anything, we need to change what we value.
18. According to the text, what does the underlined word “kicker” probably mean?
A. A player who kicks the football. B. An event that is controversial.
C. An action that is taken to start a plan quickly.
D. A discovery that is unpleasant and unexpected.
19. Which best describes Larry Thomas" opinion on plastic recycling?
A. Plastic recycling is necessary and effective.
B. Large amounts of money are spent on recycling.
C. The companies try to promote the sales of new material.
D. The companies prefer to sell recycled material rather than new materials.
20. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Most people have a sense of responsibility.
B. Plenty of rubbish is dropped into the ocean.
C. Fighting against pollution calls for joint efforts.
D. Systematic change was made to reduce pollution.
第三节(共5小题;每小题2分.共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Exam Anxiety
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe. 21
Everyone feels stressed during exams. Usually, it results from a fear of failure, lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past. This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generally improve your performance. 22 You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has“gone blank”on information you know you have revised.
23 Some choose to ignore the problem, while others don’t review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. It can also be really easy to think that if you don’t try and then you fail, you won’t feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard.
So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test? 24 Yes, this seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating. If you feel confident that you’ve prepared thoroughly, you’ll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. 25 You can always go back and change things later if needed, but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling. Besides, allocating（分配）your time is equally important. Look through the whole test before getting started. Mentally allocate how much time you’ll spend on each section. If there’s time to recheck, even better.
A. The first thing you should do is to be prepared.
B. People often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways.
C. If these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar, you’re not alone!
D. Therefore, people need an appropriate amount of pressure to help deal with exams.
E. Realizing time is almost up and that there’s still a lot of blank space will make you desperate.
F. However, if you are overly anxious about the result, you may be unable to focus on your work.
G.After you get the paper, dive right in by getting some questions done to build up your confidence.
第四节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the eighth grade, I was student-body president of Erwin Middle School in Asheville. I considered this quite an 26 since there were over 1,000 students in the school. At the end of the year, I was asked to make a speech at the ceremony where my class was 27 to high school. I knew this had to be more than just the brief comments a student might 28 give. We're the class of Millennium （千禧年）, 29 I wanted my speech to be as special as we were.
I spent several nights lying in bed, 30 about what to say. Many things crossed my mind, but none of them 31 all my classmates. Then one night, it 32 me. Erwin High School has the highest 33 rate of any high school in our country. What better goal could we have than for every single one of us to 34 ?
The speech I gave on graduation day was only 12 minutes long, but what it started was 35 . When I announced the challenge to my classmates, the entire audience, including the parents and teachers, broke into applause. As I showed the personalized certificates and signs each student would get, I could 36 they were really excited. I'd had no idea my challenge would bring this kind of 37 .
Throughout the summer, I worked on developing a program to carry our 38 into high school. I gave speeches to local clubs and groups. I also 39 a “Dropout Patrol”, made up of students who would be willing to help and support other students during bad times.
Then word began to 40 about our challenge. I appeared on local television, and calls started coming in from everywhere. Businesses are throwing their 41 behind us. We have banks, furniture stores, restaurants and more where we can get discounts for our entire family when we show our “Dropout Patrol” ID cards.
All this was 42 , because we are just starting a difficult four-year journey, but we have already made a significant 43 . Last year, 13 kids dropped out of the freshman class. So far this year, not a single person who signed the commitment has 44 , and the “Dropout Patrol” has become the largest organized group in the school.
The Erwin High “Committed Class of Millennium” would like to encourage your class to start a 45 like ours. Wouldn't it be great if the entire class of Millennium, nationwide, had a 100 percent graduation rate?
26. A. intention B. honor C. enjoyment D. advantage
27. A. invited B. transformed C. promoted D. introduced
28. A. normally B. constantly C. completely D. gradually
29. A. but B. for C.or D. so
30. A. thinking B. arguing C.dreaming D.talking
31. A. controlled B.freed C.involved D. trained
32. A. trapped B. upset C.moved D. hit
33. A. success B. dropout C. pass D. graduation
34. A. explore B. leave C. graduate D. develop
35. A. unreliable B. reasonable C. acceptable D. unbelievable
36. A. tell B. admit C. remember D. suggest
37. A. pressure B. behavior C. response D. respect
38. A. commitment B. research C. application D. responsibility
39. A. chose B. followed C. found D. started
40. A. disappear B. spread C. leak D. come
41. A. congratulations B. support C. questions D. doubt
42. A. amazing B.interesting C. relaxing D.convincing
43. A. appointment B. impression C. decision D. difference
44. A. progressed B. quitted C. cared D. tried
45. A. requirement B. performance C. program D.ceremony
第II卷
第一节 单词拼写（考查范围： 选修七以及选修八1-2单元词汇）
46. We are p (荣幸的) to welcome you as our speaker this evening.
47. Lanzhou has the d of being the only capital city that the Yellow River flows through.
48. It’s said that there are no ________（一模一样的）leaves in the world.
49. He is working hard to review his lessons, while his brother is making ________ (准备) for the sports meeting.
50. He （归因于）his success to his family’s support when he was interviewed.
51. You need to （替换）a clear picture for this one.
52. A (显而易见地）, they are getting divorced soon.
53. It o to me that I had left the book at home.
54. The boys are in the m in the activity, which means most participants are boys.
55. We can see the railway runs （平行地）with the highway.
第二节 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。（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）
The Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon is about 25 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers wide from north to south. It consists of three main 56 (valley) in the shape of the Chinese character “川”. 57 (situate) in the northwest of Xinjiang at the foot of Tuomur Peak, it is also known 58 “Kuduluk Grand Canyon”, 59 means “thrilling and mysterious” in Uygur（维吾尔语）. It is the only way to the ancient post road in the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.
On June 21, 2013, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang 60 (list) as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The area in which the Tuomur Grand Canyon lies is the 61 (large) among the four places in the Tianshan Mountains, 62 (account) for 59.87 percent of the whole site.
With its red canyons set against the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the dreamlike landscape 63 (complete) makes visitors lost in the beautiful and impressive view of nature. At night, you can see the stars. Remember that the temperature difference there is very large. While wearing short sleeves at noon, evenings may require 64 down jacket and other warm clothes. There is no tour bus service, but visitors can drive to the canyon by 65 (they) or hire a bus. Apart from it, Xinjiang is in possession of many appealing tourist spots, attracting a good number of visitors at home and abroad.
第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）， 并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
In order to get high school students to attaching importance to the environment and raise our awareness to protect the environment, and China Daily is planning to hold an interestingly knowledge contest. A contest starts on October 14th and end on 31st. Remember, you can take the contest in China Daily newspaper, that is very popular among high school student. The answer sheet must cut from the newspaper and sent to China Daily after the deadline. Please pay more attention to the related information of the contest and take an active part in them on time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
近日教育部(the Ministry of Education)要求加强中小学劳动教育，这一举措引发了同学们的热议。大家观点各不相同。请你根据下面表格中的内容，写一篇短文给校报英文版投稿。
学生的观点
一部分学生：劳动教育有助于身体健康，全面发展。
另一部分学生：劳动教育占用学习时间，影响成绩。
你的观点
……
注意：1.词数100词左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
劳动教育 labour education
高二英语 期中考试 答案（2022-5）
单项填空（满分10分）
1-5 ABADD 6-10 DCBDC
阅读理解（满分20分）
11-13 CBD 14-17 AABC 18-20 DCC
七选五（满分10分）
21-25 CFBAG
完形填空（满分20分）
26-30 BCADA 31-35 CDBCD 36-40 ACADB 41-45 BA DBC
单词拼写（满分10分）
46 privileged 47 distinction 48 identical 49 preparations 50 owed
51 substitute 52 Apparently 53 occurred 54 majority 55 parallel
语法填空（满分15分）
56.valleys 57. Situated 58. as 59.which 60.was listed
61.largest 62. accounting 63. completely 64. a 65. themselves
短文改错 （满分10分）
1. attaching – attach 2. and 去掉 3. interestingly –interesting 4. A-The 5. end-ends
6. that-which 7. student-students 8. must 后加be 9. after-before 10. them - it
书面表达 （满分25分）
[参考范文]
Recently, the Ministry of Education has issued a requirement that students should be given labor education while at school, which has immediately led to a heated debate among students. And opinions on it vary from person to person.
Some students think that it will be of great benefit to their health. However, other students hold the view that this kind of education will take up their time and have a negative effect on their grades.
In my opinion, students definitely should receive labor education so that they’ll value fruits of people’s labor and respect working people.
兰州一中2021-2022-2学期期中考试试题
高二 英语
说明: 本试题分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟，答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第I卷
第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1. She was on the of going out when the telephone rang.
A. point B. sense C. spot D. moment
2. Lindsay wanted a chance to improve her spoken English.
A. there was B. there to be C. there being D. there is
3. A new library is being built at used to be a wasteland.
A. what B. which C. where D. that
4. The award will go to has the most beautiful collection of stamps.
A. who B. the one C. anyone D. whoever
5. –What exactly made her so upset?
– .
A. She lost her wallet B. She losing her wallet
C. Her wallet was lost D. That she lost her wallet
6. Can you imagine he had completing his study in the university?
A. what difficult B. how difficult
C. which difficulty D. what difficulty
7. During the break, some students went to relax on the playground, but the rest reviewing their lessons in the classroom.
A. are B. was C. were D. is
8. Your ability has never been in doubt — the question is you are prepared to work hard.
A. that B. whether C. what D. if
9. This is the Shenzhou VIII Spaceship landed.
A. there B. in which C. the place that D. where
10. The little boy bought two ball-pens, writing well.
A. none of them B. none of which
C. neither of them D. neither of which
第二节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
A
Yesterday marked the official end of Promotion Day, but you can still find some pretty good deals now. These are items under $50 that you can still shop this week.
●NCH Cushioned Running Shoes
List Price: $ 75.99 Price: $ 47.75 You save: $ 28.24 (37%)
• Made for Runners: With impressive softness for daily runs, these cushioned running shoes are designed specifically for those who love to run on a variety of surfaces.
•Fierce Footwear: Cutting-edge design features light weight and 100% breathable top. Bold looks and comfy construction help them stand out on both the fashion and function fronts.
●GK Smart Watch Fitness Tracker
List Price: $ 55.99 Price: $ 43.99 You save: $ 12.00 (21%)
• Accurate Overall Health Data: It tracks your heart rate and blood pressure in real time, meaning you can have a full overview of your heart health over time.
• Fast Charging and Long Standby: Just needs 2.5hours to fill power, 10 days of standby time. Goes well with IOS 9.0 or higher, Android 4.4 or higher.
●IUGA Pro Non Slip Yoga Mat
List Price: $ 69.95 Price: $ 41.95 You save: $ 28.00 (40%)
• No Sliding Nor Slipping: Technologically designed to keep you with absolute safety and is always in place no matter what type of yoga you practice.
• SGS Certified and Smell-less Material: Unlike other PVC mats, the material can keep smells at bay that your mat always as fresh as the day you bought it.
●LHS Pour-Over Coffee Maker
List Price: $ 30.99 Price: $ 23.99 You save: $ 7.00 (23%)
• BPA-Free Glass: This coffee maker unlocks the full potential of coffee from the glass that’s heat-resistant and perfect for modern kitchen.
• Paperless, Stainless Steel Filter（过滤器）: No paper filters needed! Filters are reusable, stainless steel which is not easy to get rust or blocked.
11. Which item saves the most as far as percentage is concerned?
A. NCH Cushioned Running Shoes. B. GK Smart Watch Fitness Tracker.
C. IUGA-Pro Non Slip Yoga Mat. D. LHS Pour-Over Coffee Maker.
12. What do we know about GK Smart Watch Fitness Tracker?
A. It has a stainless steel filter. B. It documents the user’s health data.
C. It features lightweight and comfort. D. It stays in place and seldom slips.
13. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A news report. B. A tourist brochure.
C. A sports magazine. D. A shopping pamphlet.
B
The producer appeared behind the recording studio window and smiled and waved to me like an old friend. And after I had read out a little test piece, he said, “That’s fine, wonderful, your voice is perfect, lively, wonderful.” Then I read a longer passage in English about the delights of touring in Britain, and another about the delights of visiting London, and both were “excellent” and “just right”, and I began to consider a job in radio.
To be honest, I was fairly sure of myself though I lacked experience. Across the room in the Hamburg News Agency where we both worked, a friend named Peter Turner called to me, “I say, Mike, a man on the phone here wants someone to do a recording in English, and I’m booked up. Would you read something to him in English as a sort of test?” I did, and they said, “Perfect, lovely, wonderful, ...” Would I come round?
It was after reading their passage in English in the studio that they noticed my vowel(元音) pronunciations were not altogether King’s English, or even Prince Philip’s, there was a larger silence than usual, then the voice said: “Fine, lovely..., but you said the word ‘castle’ with a short ‘a’. Could we have the passage again please, but this time say ‘castle’.” This was easy. But then he noticed other differences in my pronunciation. “It’s my northern English accent,” I said angrily because I had to apologize for it.
“Oh, I see...but Mike, we’ll have to get it right, I’m afraid. The recording is for teaching English to German schoolchildren, and it must be spoken in the way it is taught in German schools.”
I read the passage again...and again...and again. But of course you cannot change the pronunciation of a lifetime in an hour. The studio men were in the state of having lost hope and underlined the vowels which caused me to feel angry, so that I’d remember them. Few, really. But because I had to concentrate on them, I made a lot of mistakes in my reading. Everyone got somewhat irritable (easily made angry), so we all went out for a beer.
14. Broadcasting did not make Mike nervous _______.
A. although he had never done any before
B. because he worked in a news agency
C. because he was used to talking on the phone
D. although the passages were long
15. What happened after Mike had read the third passage?
A. They made him repeat it.
B. They said nothing.
C. They began to discuss the King’s English.
D. They could not understand one of the words.
16. They wanted Mike to change his pronunciation because _______.
A. German schoolchildren did not like a northern accent
B. it was different from the English taught in German schools
C. it was different from the English spoken in Germany
D. German schoolchildren were taught through recordings
17. Why did Mike’s reading of the passage get worse?
A. He needed a drink to clear his throat. B. He was trying to do the recording in an hour.
C. He was trying hard to get certain sounds right.
D. He could not learn so many new sounds.
C
Plastic recycling is a hot topic. But what’s the real face behind it? You diligently sort your rubbish; you dutifully wash your plastic containers; then everything gets thrown in a landfill or in the ocean anyway. According to one analysis, only 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled. Here’s the kicker: the companies making all that plastic have spent millions on advertising campaigns lecturing us about recycling while knowing full well that most plastic will never be recycled.
A new investigation by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) reports that the large oil and gas companies that manufacture plastics have known for decades that recycling plastic was unlikely to ever happen on a broad scale because of the high costs involved. “They were not interested in putting any real money or effort into recycling because they wanted to sell raw material,” Larry Thomas, former president of one of the plastic industry’s most powerful trade groups, told NPR. There is a lot more money to be made in selling new plastic than reusing the old stuff. But, in order to keep selling new plastic, the industry had to clean up its wasteful image. “If the public thinks that recycling is working, then they are not going to be so concerned about the environment,” Thomas noted.
We have been successfully convinced that people start pollution and people can stop it and that if we just recycle more, the planet will be OK. To some degree, that is right: there must be a level of personal responsibility when it comes to the climate emergency. We all have to do our part. But individual action is a tiny drop in a heavily polluted ocean. We need systematic change to make a real difference. And, more than anything, we need to change what we value.
18. According to the text, what does the underlined word “kicker” probably mean?
A. A player who kicks the football. B. An event that is controversial.
C. An action that is taken to start a plan quickly.
D. A discovery that is unpleasant and unexpected.
19. Which best describes Larry Thomas" opinion on plastic recycling?
A. Plastic recycling is necessary and effective.
B. Large amounts of money are spent on recycling.
C. The companies try to promote the sales of new material.
D. The companies prefer to sell recycled material rather than new materials.
20. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Most people have a sense of responsibility.
B. Plenty of rubbish is dropped into the ocean.
C. Fighting against pollution calls for joint efforts.
D. Systematic change was made to reduce pollution.
第三节(共5小题;每小题2分.共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Exam Anxiety
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe. 21
Everyone feels stressed during exams. Usually, it results from a fear of failure, lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past. This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generally improve your performance. 22 You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has“gone blank”on information you know you have revised.
23 Some choose to ignore the problem, while others don’t review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. It can also be really easy to think that if you don’t try and then you fail, you won’t feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard.
So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test? 24 Yes, this seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating. If you feel confident that you’ve prepared thoroughly, you’ll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. 25 You can always go back and change things later if needed, but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling. Besides, allocating（分配）your time is equally important. Look through the whole test before getting started. Mentally allocate how much time you’ll spend on each section. If there’s time to recheck, even better.
A. The first thing you should do is to be prepared.
B. People often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways.
C. If these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar, you’re not alone!
D. Therefore, people need an appropriate amount of pressure to help deal with exams.
E. Realizing time is almost up and that there’s still a lot of blank space will make you desperate.
F. However, if you are overly anxious about the result, you may be unable to focus on your work.
G.After you get the paper, dive right in by getting some questions done to build up your confidence.
第四节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the eighth grade, I was student-body president of Erwin Middle School in Asheville. I considered this quite an 26 since there were over 1,000 students in the school. At the end of the year, I was asked to make a speech at the ceremony where my class was 27 to high school. I knew this had to be more than just the brief comments a student might 28 give. We're the class of Millennium （千禧年）, 29 I wanted my speech to be as special as we were.
I spent several nights lying in bed, 30 about what to say. Many things crossed my mind, but none of them 31 all my classmates. Then one night, it 32 me. Erwin High School has the highest 33 rate of any high school in our country. What better goal could we have than for every single one of us to 34 ?
The speech I gave on graduation day was only 12 minutes long, but what it started was 35 . When I announced the challenge to my classmates, the entire audience, including the parents and teachers, broke into applause. As I showed the personalized certificates and signs each student would get, I could 36 they were really excited. I'd had no idea my challenge would bring this kind of 37 .
Throughout the summer, I worked on developing a program to carry our 38 into high school. I gave speeches to local clubs and groups. I also 39 a “Dropout Patrol”, made up of students who would be willing to help and support other students during bad times.
Then word began to 40 about our challenge. I appeared on local television, and calls started coming in from everywhere. Businesses are throwing their 41 behind us. We have banks, furniture stores, restaurants and more where we can get discounts for our entire family when we show our “Dropout Patrol” ID cards.
All this was 42 , because we are just starting a difficult four-year journey, but we have already made a significant 43 . Last year, 13 kids dropped out of the freshman class. So far this year, not a single person who signed the commitment has 44 , and the “Dropout Patrol” has become the largest organized group in the school.
The Erwin High “Committed Class of Millennium” would like to encourage your class to start a 45 like ours. Wouldn't it be great if the entire class of Millennium, nationwide, had a 100 percent graduation rate?
26. A. intention B. honor C. enjoyment D. advantage
27. A. invited B. transformed C. promoted D. introduced
28. A. normally B. constantly C. completely D. gradually
29. A. but B. for C.or D. so
30. A. thinking B. arguing C.dreaming D.talking
31. A. controlled B.freed C.involved D. trained
32. A. trapped B. upset C.moved D. hit
33. A. success B. dropout C. pass D. graduation
34. A. explore B. leave C. graduate D. develop
35. A. unreliable B. reasonable C. acceptable D. unbelievable
36. A. tell B. admit C. remember D. suggest
37. A. pressure B. behavior C. response D. respect
38. A. commitment B. research C. application D. responsibility
39. A. chose B. followed C. found D. started
40. A. disappear B. spread C. leak D. come
41. A. congratulations B. support C. questions D. doubt
42. A. amazing B.interesting C. relaxing D.convincing
43. A. appointment B. impression C. decision D. difference
44. A. progressed B. quitted C. cared D. tried
45. A. requirement B. performance C. program D.ceremony
第II卷
第一节 单词拼写（考查范围： 选修七以及选修八1-2单元词汇）
46. We are p (荣幸的) to welcome you as our speaker this evening.
47. Lanzhou has the d of being the only capital city that the Yellow River flows through.
48. It’s said that there are no ________（一模一样的）leaves in the world.
49. He is working hard to review his lessons, while his brother is making ________ (准备) for the sports meeting.
50. He （归因于）his success to his family’s support when he was interviewed.
51. You need to （替换）a clear picture for this one.
52. A (显而易见地）, they are getting divorced soon.
53. It o to me that I had left the book at home.
54. The boys are in the m in the activity, which means most participants are boys.
55. We can see the railway runs （平行地）with the highway.
第二节 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。（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）
The Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon is about 25 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers wide from north to south. It consists of three main 56 (valley) in the shape of the Chinese character “川”. 57 (situate) in the northwest of Xinjiang at the foot of Tuomur Peak, it is also known 58 “Kuduluk Grand Canyon”, 59 means “thrilling and mysterious” in Uygur（维吾尔语）. It is the only way to the ancient post road in the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.
On June 21, 2013, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang 60 (list) as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The area in which the Tuomur Grand Canyon lies is the 61 (large) among the four places in the Tianshan Mountains, 62 (account) for 59.87 percent of the whole site.
With its red canyons set against the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the dreamlike landscape 63 (complete) makes visitors lost in the beautiful and impressive view of nature. At night, you can see the stars. Remember that the temperature difference there is very large. While wearing short sleeves at noon, evenings may require 64 down jacket and other warm clothes. There is no tour bus service, but visitors can drive to the canyon by 65 (they) or hire a bus. Apart from it, Xinjiang is in possession of many appealing tourist spots, attracting a good number of visitors at home and abroad.
第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）， 并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
In order to get high school students to attaching importance to the environment and raise our awareness to protect the environment, and China Daily is planning to hold an interestingly knowledge contest. A contest starts on October 14th and end on 31st. Remember, you can take the contest in China Daily newspaper, that is very popular among high school student. The answer sheet must cut from the newspaper and sent to China Daily after the deadline. Please pay more attention to the related information of the contest and take an active part in them on time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
近日教育部(the Ministry of Education)要求加强中小学劳动教育，这一举措引发了同学们的热议。大家观点各不相同。请你根据下面表格中的内容，写一篇短文给校报英文版投稿。
学生的观点
一部分学生：劳动教育有助于身体健康，全面发展。
另一部分学生：劳动教育占用学习时间，影响成绩。
你的观点
……
注意：1.词数100词左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
劳动教育 labour education
高二英语 期中考试 答案（2022-5）
单项填空（满分10分）
1-5 ABADD 6-10 DCBDC
阅读理解（满分20分）
11-13 CBD 14-17 AABC 18-20 DCC
七选五（满分10分）
21-25 CFBAG
完形填空（满分20分）
26-30 BCADA 31-35 CDBCD 36-40 ACADB 41-45 BA DBC
单词拼写（满分10分）
46 privileged 47 distinction 48 identical 49 preparations 50 owed
51 substitute 52 Apparently 53 occurred 54 majority 55 parallel
语法填空（满分15分）
56.valleys 57. Situated 58. as 59.which 60.was listed
61.largest 62. accounting 63. completely 64. a 65. themselves
短文改错 （满分10分）
1. attaching – attach 2. and 去掉 3. interestingly –interesting 4. A-The 5. end-ends
6. that-which 7. student-students 8. must 后加be 9. after-before 10. them - it
书面表达 （满分25分）
[参考范文]
Recently, the Ministry of Education has issued a requirement that students should be given labor education while at school, which has immediately led to a heated debate among students. And opinions on it vary from person to person.
Some students think that it will be of great benefit to their health. However, other students hold the view that this kind of education will take up their time and have a negative effect on their grades.
In my opinion, students definitely should receive labor education so that they’ll value fruits of people’s labor and respect working people.
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