2022扬州高二下学期期末考试英语含解析（含听力）

江苏省扬州市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试

英语试题

第一部分:听力(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

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How many days does the woman work each week?

A. Two days. B. Three days. C. Five days.

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How will the woman go to the store?

A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.

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What makes the biscuits taste better?

A. The package. B. The flavor. C. The discount.

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Where are the speakers?

A. In a restaurant. B. In a classroom. C. In a shop.

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What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. Lend him a book.

B. Return a book to the library.

C. Show him the way to the library.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

6. What did the man do just now?

A. He went to the park.

B. He prepared for a test.

C. He finished the chemistry test.

7. Where will the woman go next?

A. To the park. B. To the gym. C. To the library.

听下面一段较长对话，回以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

8 What are the speakers talking about?

A. When they will move into the apartment.

B. How they will decorate the apartment.

C. What the apartment is like.

9. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Wife and husband. B. Boss and employee. C. Customer and salesclerk.

10. What is the man’s attitude towards the apartment?

A. He is uninterested in it.

B. He is curious about it.

C. He is fond of it.

听下面一段较长对话，回以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

11. Who is on a banana diet?

A. The man’s sister. B. The man’s cousin. C. The man’s neighbor.

12. What does the woman think of a fish diet?

A. It costs too much. B. It’s good for the heart. C. It’s bad for the teeth.

13. What is the woman probably going to do?

A. See a doctor. B. Play tennis. C. Go shopping.

听下面一段较长对话，回以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

14. Why does the man call the company?

A He needs help at work.

B. He wants to quit the job.

C. He wants to know more about the job.

15. What is the main duty of a marketing assistant?

A. Attending meetings.

B. Collecting information.

C. Traveling to different cities.

16. What did the man send to the company?

A. A letter. B. A form. C. An e-mail.

听下面一段独白，回以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

17. What will the temperature be at the bottom of the Grand Canyon four hours later?

A. 26℃. B. 41℃. C. 43℃.

18. What is the most important thing to bring when hiking?

A. Some medicine. B. Enough water. C. Comfortable clothes.

19. What is the normal cause of death in the Grand Canyon?

A. Falling into it. B. Heat exhaustion. C. Getting bitten by snakes.

20. How many persons will go hiking together?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.

第二部分阅读理解 (满分50分)

第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项(共13小题:每小题2.5分，满分32.5分)。

A

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PacSci Now: Experiences On-Demand brings you into daily life at PacSci with behind-the-scenes content. See the butterflies fly, listen to interviews with staff, try STEM activities, meet STEM professionals, and learn about a wide variety of scientific topics. Get to know the fun and odd side of PacSci, while learning about scientific topics. View the full PacSci Now video playlist.

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21. Where is this passage probably from?

A. A web page. B. A guidebook.

C. A travel brochure. D. An experiment report.

22. Which appeals to a person who likes do-it-yourself activities most?

A. Live Science Shows. B. PacSci Now: Experiences On-Demand.

C. Early Childhood Explorations. D. Tinker Tank at Home.

23. What can we learn about PacSci Streaming Videos?

A. Experiences On-Demand offers people opportunities to do whatever they like.

B. Live Science Shows inspires curiosity, and educate people of all walks of life.

C. Virtual Planetarium Show is live and can be adjusted accordingly.

D. Early Childhood Explorations is the best way of preschool education.

B

Imagine a plate holding two strawberries, similar in appearance. One came out of a supermarket box, meaning it was probably harvested before it is fully grown, immediately placed in a forced-air cooling unit, loaded onto a refrigerated truck and driven hundreds of miles. By the time it reached the plate two weeks may have passed. The other strawberry was picked from a garden minutes before being eaten.

The first one will probably not taste good as expected. The second is likely to be sweet; the flavor will remain in the mouth. Supermarket strawberries are not entirely without advantages: they are convenient and available even in winter. But the two berries differ from each other in the same way that hearing music in a concert hall differs from listening to an MP3. The home-grown fruit is an eatable case for planting a home garden.

Planting cool-weather greens can seem meaningless as well-stocked supermarket shelves are available all week. But the same could be said of cooking: cheap and good restaurants everywhere, so why bother to make your own meals?

That attitude fails to understand the basic appeal of gardening: it mistakes the product for the purpose. It is true that a garden can produce tomatoes and carrots that taste like themselves rather than the plastic they are usually packaged in. Finding some favorite vegetables in the shops can take some time, effort and expense; growing your own vegetables, rare or routine, ensures a reliable supply.

On the other hand, a garden, especially in the early years, can also produce frustration. Creative gardeners may plant the wrong crops for their soil. Little animals may have the habit of taking single bites of cucumbers, beans and tomatoes. And even expert gardeners can lose a season’s harvest to uncooperative weather.

No matter. The real joy of gardening is the time spent doing it. The deepest pleasure- -as with cooking, writing, bringing up children or almost anything worthwhile- -is in the work itself. A gardener’s memories center not around the food produced, but around long summer afternoons with hands in the dirt of a home garden, surrounded by family. To garden is to patiently and lovingly help life grow, in the ground and above it.

24. What might have caused the strawberries to taste different in paragraph 1?

A. Temperature. B. Freshness. C. Appearance. D. Soil.

25. Why does the writer compare the two strawberries?

A. To promote supermarket strawberries.

B. To highlight the value of a home garden.

C. To stress the differences between them.

D. To provide suggestions on fruit shopping.

26. What does “That attitude” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A. Regarding planting a garden as worthless.

B. Favoring what is grown in a home garden.

C. Enjoying food made by yourself at home.

D. Understanding what a garden is intended for.

27. What can we learn from paragraphs 4-5?

A. Stores can never take the place of a garden.

B. Garden products are not for sale in the stores.

C. Gardens may fail to produce what you want.

D. Training is required for productive gardens.

28. How do we find the real joy of gardening?

A. Observe patiently how plants grow all summer.

B. Spend time taking care of a garden with family.

C. Make friends with gardeners in the neighborhood.

D. Labor lovingly to clean the dirt out of the garden.

C

As you may have noticed, despite years of efforts to get more women into management, most company bosses are still men. Encouraging women to be more confident isn’t the best way to deal with the leadership gap between males and females. As a matter of fact, women have greater chances of becoming bosses in the opt-out model than they do in the opt-in model.

In the opt-in model, women often undervalue their own skills. Some come from cultures that teach them to be modest; others fear seeming too active. Therefore, women are less confident and tend to work more years than men do before applying for a promotion. They basically need to feel super ready.

The researchers decided to overturn the model: What if all qualified applicants running for leadership roles have the choice to give up if they want to? This so-called opt-out model pushes companies to keep hiring employees unless the staff take steps to show they don’t want to participate.

Researchers tested the idea in the lab. In a series of experiments, more than 1,000 men and women worked in teams on a variety of tasks. They were all evaluated on the quality of their work, and the highest performers naturally became bosses unless they actively gave up. Surprise: The management male/female gap narrowed in the opt-out model.

In another group where people needed to opt in to be considered for a leadership role, the imbalance continued, even when women knew they were top performers and would surely become the boss if they applied. The suggestion is that all those efforts to support equality have little effect unless it is naturally accepted that women are suitable for leaderships.

Opt-in models are everywhere in the workplace. Being aware of the problem and then finding ways to change the models is really important. If women have to opt in, the message is “you shouldn’t consider signing up unless you think you’re really competent and competitive." In an opt- out system, however, the message is everyone is qualified and under consideration. It’s a policy that basically brings better choices for managers and it is really good for the future of organizations.

29. What’s the problem with the management of most companies?

A. There are fewer women than men in the leadership.

B. Many companies encourage men to be leaders.

C. Women are lacking in confidence in the office.

D. It is years since women started fighting for promotions.

30. How do women behave in the opt-in model?

A. They work hard to improve their relationships.

B. They determine to beat their male colleagues.

C. They hesitate before going for a promotion.

D. They refuse to give up competitions with men.

31. What did the researchers find in a series of experiments?

A. Top performers would be undoubtedly selected as leaders.

B. Many people failed to understand women’s working abilities.

C. Opt-out models increased the number of women in leadership.

D. More opportunities were supposed to be offered for men.

32. Why is the opt-out model good for the future of organizations?

A. It favors women over men.

B. It treats every employee on a fair basis.

C. It enables staff to make progress.

D. It smoothes the way for future leaders.

33. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A. The way to more women bosses.

B Leadership for men and women.

C. Secret to promotion for workers.

D. Two models for career building.

第二节 七选五(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。

Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System

Infections are unavoidable and everyone can get sick.___34___You scratch, cough, ache, and sweat. When you are getting old, your immune system weakens. Fortunately, there are other ways you can strengthen your immune system, besides healthy diets and regular exercise.

Socialize more.

People with richer social lives enjoy better health and life. With more communication or company, they release the stress and strengthen happiness, which promotes their immune system. ___35___ If they did get sick, they would have fewer symptoms for a shorter period of time.

___36___

Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promoting normal immune function. Unfortunately, nearly one-third of the U.S. population lack vitamin D. Because few foods contain much vitamin D, your best bet is to regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen).

Choose vitamin pills wisely.

Studies link lack of vitamins A, B6, C, D and E to reduced immune function. But scientists have yet to set exact levels of these nutrients for best immune function. For instance, research has not proved the function of vitamin C in prevention and treatment of the common cold. Some micronutrients, notably vitamin A, can be poisonous if consumed too much. ___37___

Immunize yourself.

___38___ Most immunizations occur during childhood to ensure a healthy growth. For adults of all ages, vaccinations (接种疫苗) strengthen their immune system and defend them against possible disease attacks.

A. Take more exercise.

B. Expose yourself in the Sun.

C. Routine vaccinations kill a number of diseases.

D. Therefore, it is wise to take proper vitamin pills.

E. Nutritious diets may reduce the risk of infections.

F. You spend your childhood catching colds, flu and sore throat.

G. That is why socially active people are less likely to develop common colds.

第三节 拓展阅读(共5小题:每小题1分，满分5分)

根据译林版《生活中的太空技术》、黑布林英语《化身博士》，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

39. Where were prosthetics first used?

A. Ancient China.  B. Ancient Rome.  C. Ancient Egypt.  D. Ancient Babylon.

40. Memory foam benefits cyclists by

A. reducing the air resistance of the helmet

B. making the scat more comfortable

C. protecting their head from possible injuries

D. absorbing shock in their shoes

41. Unfortunately, a different solution was then found for temperature regulation, and ferrofluids were once again “put on the shelf." What does the underlined phrase mean?

A. Considered.  B. Included.  C. Criticized.  D. Ignored.

42. Which of the following is not true about Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield?

A. They are remote relatives to each other.

B. They share similar interests and tastes.

C. They enjoy each other's company.

D. Neither of them seems to be talkative.

43. Dr. Lanyon died from

A. the confusion and fear he suffered

B. the poisonous potion he took

C. his bad life habit and poor health

D. the strong desire to help his friend

第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)

第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项徐黑。

Eight years ago, Al Nixon decided to work for the city’s water department. From then on, he would ___39___ at 4:30 every morning, sitting for 2 hours on a bench with a good view of the waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida. Nixon ___40___ it “life rising” because watching a ___41___ made him feel good before starting his day.

A year later, a woman stopped to say hello, and ___42___, “Seeing you sitting here every morning, I know everything is going to be OK.” What she said changed Nixon’s ___43___ on his daily routine. After that, instead of ___44___ straight ahead at the waterfront, Nixon started smiling at people and striking up ___45___.  Pretty soon, many early risers began ___46___ him on the bench, telling him about their worries and asking him for ___47___ about relationships, careers, and personal problems.

“I was happy to listen,” Nixon, 59, said. “I wanted them to walk away ____48____ they were not alone.” Nixon lends a (n) ____49____ to whatever problem a person wants to share. A couple once  ____50____  to talk about problems in their relationship. The husband was always working, rarely home, which was ____51____ their marriage. Nixon told him, “My friend, if you go on like this, you are ____52____ to lose your wife.” The man ____53____ that Nixon was right and agreed that he needed to slow down.

His presence and his openness to listen have led some to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.

39. A. raise B. arise C. rise D. arouse

40. A. recalled B. justified C. conveyed D. called

41. A. sunrise B. sunset C. valley D. village

42. A. declared B. added C. bowed D. yawned

43. A. perspective B. detective C. motive D. alternative

44. A. glaring B. aiming C. staring D. driving

45. A. clients B. conversations C. superiors D. evaluations

46. A. swinging B. seizing C. engaging D. joining

47 A. analysis B. recognition C. definition D. advice

48. A. imagining B. intending C. feeling D. convincing

49. A. heart B. ear C. eye D. hand

50. A. came by B. weighed up C. sorted out D. spied on

51 A. sheltering B. acknowledging C. sustaining D. ruining

52. A. reliable B. likely C. ashamed D. competent

53. A. predicted B. admitted C. opposed D. rejected

第二节 语法填空(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China Chic, or guochao, features fancy designs mixed with elements from traditional culture. According to a report in 2021, ___54___ (release) on Feb 3 by Bilibili, more than 177 million of the platform’s users were in favor of videos featuring traditional culture. The ___55___ (approve) reflected the way the “China Chic” phenomenon has been embraced by the younger generation in recent years.

During the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, young athletes wore sports clothing ___56___ (bear) Chinese elements such as dragons, pandas and tigers, while the designs of some competition venues ___57___ (include) images like the Great Wall and auspicious (吉祥的) patterns. China Chic could also be seen during the opening and closing ceremonies, and in the designs of gifts and medals.

A China Chic artist Yu Yang said, “China Chic represents a kind of pride and ___58___ (confident) in our culture. We used ___59___ (follow) lifestyles promoted by the West, but as China’s economy ___60___ (become) stronger, the young generation gradually get to know who they are and ___61___ they really want to follow.” However, problems can emerge when those who create it just copy iconic patterns from culture and design ___62___ the surface.” Some people just simply do ‘copy-and-paste’ jobs. That will hurt the consumers’ passion and ____63____ (ultimate) ruin the trend’s development. We have to deeply understand and love our culture first as designers,” he said.

第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

64. 为了帮助学生更好地适应即将到来的高三生活，你校将在高二年级举办英语演讲比赛。请以“做一名优秀的高三学生”为主题，写一篇演讲稿，内容包括:

1.人生态度；

2.学习方法；

3. 人际关系等。

注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右，标题与开头已给出，不计入总词数:

2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

To be an Excellent Senior 3 Student

Dear teachers and students,

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Thank you for your listening.

第二节 读后续写(满分25分)

65. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。

On our way to California, my husband Lee and I stopped at a restaurant to have lunch and stretch our legs a bit with our kids Jack and Jenny.

As we walked toward the entrance, an ugly looking doorman jumped up from a nearby bench and opened the door for us. “Good afternoon and welcome to Denny’s,” he said in a very joyful voice. In his hand he held a cup full of steaming coffee- which was inviting on such a cold day- -but from the looks of the rest of him, it appeared that he hadn’t had a good meal or a shower in a long time. Obviously he was homeless. But regardless of his appearance, he greeted us as if we were his best friends, adding as we entered, “Today’s soup and sandwich special is a great deal.”

Once inside, my kids whispered to me, “Mom, he smells.” After we ordered our lunch, Lee and I explained the best we could, telling the kids to look beyond the dirt to the person underneath and within. As we explained, the four of us watched other customers approach the restaurant. They appeared unsure of the homeless man and many ignored him.

Seeing this rudeness truly frustrated me. When we were almost finished, I excused myself from the meal and went to the truck for my purse.

As I neared the front door, the doorman was opening it for a couple and welcoming them to the restaurant. They rushed past him and didn’t even acknowledge his presence. I let the couple come through first and then said a loud, and polite “thank you” to the doorman as I exited.

When I came back, we talked a lot. The doorman told me that the restaurant’s manager wouldn’t let him inside unless he purchased food. All l he could afford was coffee which, he said, didn’t count as “food” according to the manager, so he had to stay outside.

注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Seated myself, I signaled the waiter to come and decided to do something before leaving.

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Hearing the waiter’s words, the doorman approached me excitedly and thanked me for the hot meal.

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