2022永昌县一中高二下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

永昌县第一高级中学2021-2022-2期末考试卷

高二英语

第 Ⅰ 卷（选择题，共70分）

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

A

There really are apps for everything, and some could end up saving your life.

What3 words

   This free download is one of a growing number of smartphone apps that could mean the difference

between life and death. What3 words divides the world into 3×3 metre squares, giving each one a unique combination of three words. This allows emergency services — or anyone else you give the location to —to reach you if you have an Internet connection. It is used by emergency services in the UK and other countries

and has saved thousands of lives.

Whats App

   Lots of us use Whats App for messaging and calling, but do you know it also has a Live Location feature

that can let a loved one know your whereabouts in case you’re in danger? You can simply press the “+” key in a chat, select “Location”, and then press “Share Live Location”, which enables any participant in the chat to see your location in real time for the period you choose.

Stay Alive

With mental health problems on the increase, this suicide prevention app could be extremely helpful.

Developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, it offers a wealth of resources, ranging from ways of staying calm when you feel upset or have other bad moods, to breathing exercises and direct links to national and local crisis resources. And this app doesn’t ask for an Internet connection to get the information.

St John Ambulance First Aid

   An app like this is more useful for saving someone else’s life than your own, but it’s a must-have on

your smartphone. It gives advice on dealing with emergencies, including choking, allergic reactions and performing CPR. You don’t have to have an Internet connection in order to use it.

1. What can we know about the app What3 words?

A. It hasn’t been developed yet.      B. It can be downloaded for free.

C. It has been used only in the UK.  D. It divides the world into 3 parts.

2. Which app can you turn to for help if you feel disappointed?

A. What3 words. B. Whats App. C. Stay Alive. D. St John Ambulance First Aid.

3. What do the four apps have in common?

A. They deal with emergencies.        B. They don’t need an Internet connection.

C. They are mainly favored by patients. D. They can be used to chat with others.

B

     Pete Sparks was a sensitive boy．So sensitive that even his hair was ticklish （怕痒的）．You only had to touch his hair a little bit and he would start laughing．When this ticklish laughter started，no one

could make him stop．

  Pete tried everything to control his ticklishness，but nothing worked．So he began to feel sad for being

different．

One day in the street，he met a special clown．The clown was very old and could hardly walk，but when

he saw Pete in tears，he went to cheer him up．It didn't take long to make Pete laugh．Later Pete told him

about his ticklish problem，and he asked the clown how such an old man could carry on being a clown．

"I have no one to take my place，"said the clown．"I have a very serious job to do．"Pete looked at him，surprised．"Come，I'll show you，"said the clown．So the clown took Pete to many hospitals full of children who were sick．As soon as they saw the clown，their faces changed completely and lit up with a smile．The short time spent with the clown changed everything for them．That day was even more special，because in every show Pete's laughter would end up with the kids lying on the floor，dying with laughter．When the visit came to an end，the old clown said to Pete，"Now do you see why I can't retire ，even at my age?"

That was how Pete became a clown，and took the special old man's place．From that day on，the fact that Pete

was different actually made him happy，thanks to his special gift ．

4．Pete wanted to change because he wanted to___．

A．make a difference              B．just be a normal boy

C．make everyone happy       D．just be a special clown

5．The clown took Pete to the hospitals in order to _____．

A．treat his ticklishness               B．encourage him to be a clown

C．show him the meaning of his job     D．know whether Pete had told a lie

6．Which of the following is TRUE about the old clown?

A. He was a sensitive man.          B. He liked his job as a clown.

C. He was unable to make Pete laugh.  D. He knew how to control his ticklishness.

7. What does the story teach us？

A．Practice makes perfect．B．Everyone is born useful．

C．Well begun is half done．D．Where there is life，there is hope．

C

Recognize as" the goddess scientist", Ning Yan (or Nieng Yan), 42, is a leading biology researcher at Princeton University in the US. On April 30, she was included among 100 new members and 25 foreign associates into The National Academy of Sciences, a famous scientific institution that aims to recognise outstanding research in the US.

Yan is a rising star in the science world and her résumé( R Dj ) is impressive. After graduating from Tsinghua University and Princeton, she was invited to set up her own laboratory at Tsinghua in 2007. At age 30, she became one of China's youngest ever female professors. It was a long road to get where she is now. She told People magazine that she always believes that scientists need to have a pure mind and determination.

Yan likes to work at night, because she can focus when the outside is quiet. She also works at least 14 hours a day , but she's energetic, because research is the most comfortable job for her, according to an interview with People magazine.

This devotion to her work probably helped Yan in her research to identify the structures of proteins in cells plasma membranes, which puzzled scientists for half a century. Her achievements got her listed among the journal Natures Science Stars of China in 2016.

Yan also enjoys TV dramas and classic novels.Surprisingly ,the novel Journey to the West inspired her to become a structural biologist. In the book ,the Monkey King turns into other animals. She wondered what it would be like to change herself. Luckily, Yan now lives in that world every day , exploring how protein  work at the level of atoms. “It was almost destined( 命中注定的)that I would become a structural biologist,”she said in an interview with Nature.

As she realises her own dreams ,Yan tries to encourage more women to follow careers in science. In her eyes, there is no difference between men and women in the scientific fields.

" Women can work as excellently as men and live the way they choose to," she said in public interview.

8.What made Ning Yan become a member of the National Academy of Sciences?

A. Her social background   B. Her impressive wisdom.

C. Her first-class education.  D.Her outstanding research.

9. Which of the following played a role in Yan's becoming a structural biologist?

A. People magazine  B. Journey to the West.

C. The journal Nature.  D. Science Stars of China.

10. Ning Yan would probably agree that    

A. Scientists can win success by working at night

B women can match men in scientific achievements

C.. more women should be allowed to take up science

D. scientists should enjoy TV dramas and classic novels

11. What can we learn from Ning Yan's stroy?

A.It is never too late to learn.

B. Many hands make light work.

C.Action speak louder than word

D.Nothing is impossible to a Willing mind.

D

When Columbus ‘sailed the ocean blue in 1492’ he wasn't looking for America, he was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the way.

The Spanish were after the riches of Asia: silk, dates, spices. Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road. The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East. Eventually a way appeared; as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards, the overland route diminished.

Now China is seeking to revive(复兴)the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads, rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities. It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more quickly and economically than by sea.

But the plan is also to attract more tourists. Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; it's the world's fourth most visited country. Two cities — Beijing and Shanghai—possess the tourism business, with significant interest in destinations such as Xi'an and Chengdu. While Beijing is modern, cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.

Other places featured include Xi'an, the former capital of China, where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife. From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, China's western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.

There is also a four­day coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar. Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.

12. What does the underlined word “diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. Discovered. B. Disappeared.

C. Disturbed. D. Displayed.

13. What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?

A. To rebuild the ruins of the Iron Fortress.

B. To construct new roads and other basic structures.

C. To make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.

D. To draw more inland tourists' attention to the western gateway.

14. What can we learn about the Silk Road?

A. It is nothing but a trade route.

B. It may destroy some cities' ancient style.

C. It attracts foreign investment of ￡4 trillion.

D. It promotes the tourism industry of China.

15. What is the best title for the text?

A. The charming of the Silk Road

B. The function of the Silk Road

C. The origin of the Silk Road

D. The future of the Silk Road

第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

All of us know that a balanced diet strengthens the immune system. 16 . The following strategies will help you to jump-start healthy eating habits.

Morning must-haves

Researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese(肥胖) than those who skipped this meal. To enjoy the most benefits, the researchers recommended eating whole-grain foods for breakfast as they are rich in fiber. 17 .

Main meal wisdom

If you need to consume meat, choose fish instead of red meat. Studies have linked high consumption of red meat with cancers such as breast and colorectal cancer as well as heart disease mainly because red meat is very high in saturated(饱和的) fats. 18 .

Food preparation

19 . As such, cooking methods such as steaming, baking, grilling, boiling or stir-frying are advised.

20

Some people like to eat a large meal after a hard day’s work. However, large meals late at night can cause indigestion that influences sleep. So it is a very good idea to have a low-calorie fiber drink just before leaving the office. It is also not a good idea to regularly have a late-night meal as this could overburden the digestive system.

Remember, minor changes in our eating habits can lead to major changes in our health.

A. Light nights

B. Fewer night snacks

C. Fish, in contrast, contains more heart-healthy fats

D. Drinking bean milk supplies the body with plant protein

E. Experts always suggest preparing food with as little oil as possible

F. But most of us fail to obtain adequate nutrients(营养) due to our troubled lifestyles

G. Fiber aids in stabilizing blood sugar, controlling appetite and keeping the heart healthy

第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项

    It was my mother’s funeral(葬礼). My mother was kind. She was always there when I needed her.

  When she got seriously ill, my elder sister just had a new _21___-and my younger brother was newly married. Only I could __22___my mother.

  When she was gone , I found myself completely_23____. “What can I do now, Lord？” I thought. Then I __24__my brother and my sister. My brother sat together with his wife. My sister held her baby in her arms with her husband’s arms around her.

     I sat__25__, unbearably sad. But nobody __26_ that. Suddenly I heard the door open. In a moment I saw a young man. He sat next to me and then said, “ I am__27__, Mary. But why do they call you Margaret? ” I said , “ Because her name is Margaret.” I__28__ why he called my mother Mary.

     “ Her name is Mary,” he__29__. “ No, that isn’t right,” I replied. Then a__30_ thought hit him and he asked, “ Is this Lutheran church?”

    “ No, it is across the street.”

The situation made me begin to __31_. My brother and my sister looked at me_32__. I looked at the man sitting next to me. He started laughing too.

I __33_ my mother watching us and laughing together.

 After the_34__finished, we went together to the parking lot. He smiled and then said, “ since I have _35__my aunt’s funeral, maybe we could drink a cup of coffee.” I__36_

 A year later, we _37__ at a small country church. This time we both __38_right place. God gave me laughter and love in my time of _39_. Now we have been married for twenty-two years. When somebody asks how we met , my husband says, “ her mother and my aunt __40__ me to her.

21.A. Life        B. baby         C. family         D. idea

22.A. Look after   B. think of       C. worry about    D. rely on

23.A. quiet       B. nervous       C.tired          D.lost

24.A. ran into     B. searched for   C. looked at      D. smiled at

25. A. behind     B. outside        C. alone        D. well

26.A. Noticed    B.  believed      C. minded      D. liked

27. A. shocked   B. alive          C. fine         D. late

28.A. showed    B. Wondered     C. explained     D. knew

29.Ạ. insisted    B. ordered        C. read        D. suggested

30. A. terrible    B. sudden        C.Strange      D. silly

31. A.laugh      B. cry           C. wait        D. complain

32.A. Carefully   B. closely       C. gently        D. angrily

33.A. Caught     B. kept         C. had          D. imagined

34. A. situation   B. work         C. Funeral       D. conversation

35. A.attended   B. missed        C. seen          D.left

36. A.agreed    B.doubted        C. remembered    D.understood

37.A. married   B. met           C. performed     D. played

38.A. found out  B. decided on      C.arrived at     D. rushed in

39. A. change    B. silence        C. sadness      D. illness

40. A. pushed   B.introduced       C. sent         D. led

第II卷(非选择题 共50分)

★★★请将答案写在答题卡上

第一部分 语法填空题(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式

Located in southwest China's Sichuan Province, 'theJiuzhai Valley runs more than 50 kilometers,towards the Sichuan Basin. The Jiuzhai Valley got __41__(it) name because there are nine Tibetan villages in the valley.It consists of three main valleys,_42__form a “Y"in shape. The clear mountain lakes, splendid waterfalls,colorful forests and the local ,Tibetan, ethnic culture all make it a unique tourist__43___(attract)

More than 400 million years ago, the region was_44___ideal breeding ground for various, prehistoric lifeforms. However, with the time__45__ (pass) , many lifeforms died off. Now the region is home_46___nationally protected animal species and 74 endangered plants. Historically, the ancestors of the Jiuzhai Valley__47__ (be) from the remote Ngari region in Tibet.Today, the local people still maintain their Tibetan religious and folk customs.

In 1978, the Jiuzhai Valley_48_ (name) as the Jiuzhai Valley Nature Reserve, becoming the first nature reserve ___49__(protect)landscape and natural scenery in China.

Now a network of wooden walkways has been built to provide a __50__( powerful) protection to the natural environment than before.

第二部分 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该漏字符号下写上该加的词。

    删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \ ）划掉。

    修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该横线下写上修改后的词。

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。

People always say that we lack of the eyes of realizing the beauty in life. I can't agree complete. Last Friday, I wake up very early and decided to take a walk. In the square which many senior citizens were dancing, I found several elders absorbed in feeding birds. Without many cars produce smog on the street, I realized that the city looked so clean and beautiful, Some coffee shops, which used to be old but shabby, were decorated pretty well and they caught my attention. On both side of the street were big trees covering the whole city , making comfortable to walk in the city. At that moment, I found a city was so interesting. How I regret ignore its beauty before!

第三部分 作文（满分25分）

目前，中学生的身心健康是社会关注的重要话题，压力和焦虑在中学生中很普遍，你校英文报就“中学生如何保持身心健康”这一话题征集投稿。请你投稿，内容包括：

1.   保持身心健康的重要性
2.   介绍自己的做法(身体方面：如积极锻炼，合理作息等；精神方面：保持良好的人际关系，亲近自然，多读书等)

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

永昌县第一高级中学2021—2022—2高二英语期末考试

                    第 Ⅰ 卷（选择题，共70分）

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

1-3   BCA        4-7  BCBB

8-11   DBBD     12-15 BCDA

第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

16-20 FGCEA

第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）

21-25 BADCC   26-30ADBAB    31-35 ADDCB   36-40 AACCB

第II卷(非选择题 共50分)

第一部分 语篇形语法填空题(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

41 its 42 which  43 attraction  44 an   45 passing  46 to    47 were   48 was named  49  to protect   50 more powerful

第二部分 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

51去掉lack of 的of   52. complete--completely   53.wake→woke   54. which →where 55. produce→producing    56.  but →and     57. side→sides   58. making后加it     59. a→the  60. ignore→ignoring

第三部分 作文（满分25分）

As we all know, Daily problems like stress or anxiety are common for us, so it's important to keep healthy physically and mentally.

As for me,On one hand ,I keep exercise at least 30 minutes every day to build up my body. Besides,Enough rest is also beneficial to me,I never stay up late, which keeps me energetic.On the other hand,in order to keep mental healthy, I think it necessary to keep good relationship between classmates and parents,whom I usually turn to for help when I am in trouble. What’s more, If I am in bad mood, I expose myself to nature, breathing fresh air,which is a good way to relieve my anxiety and stress. Reading books is also my good habit to quiet my mind.

All in all, Life is challenging but promising. It's important for us to maintain fitness.