浙江省温州十校联合体2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

温州十校联合体2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试

英语试题

第一部分：听力（共 5 小题; 每小题  分, 满分  分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的  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。
1.Which animal are the speakers probably talking about?
A. Koalas.      B. Rabbits.      C. Kangaroos.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a bookstore.    B. In an elevator.    C. In a library.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Give her a tag.  B. Check in her luggage.  C. Carry her bag aboard.
4. How many places of interest does the woman mention?
A. Three.     B. Four.      C. Five.
5.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and Nurse.   B. Dentist and patient.   C. Nurse and patient.
第二节 (共 15 小题; 每小题  分, 满分  分)
听第 6 段材料, 回答第  题。
6.What did the man do last weekend?
A. He had a meeting.    B. He had a coffee.    C. He had a class.
7. Why does the man take a part-time job here?
A. To practice her English.
B. To earn college tuition.
C. To get knowledge of foreign countries.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第  题。

8. When will man’s conference start?

At 2:00     B. At 2:30    C. At 3:30

9. How will the man get home?
A.By subway.    B. By car.    C. By bus.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。
10.What does the women ask the man to do?
A. Fix the stove.    B. Cut vegetables.    C. Cook the dinner.
11. Why did the man scream?
A. He cut his fingers.     B. He hurt his waist.     C. He got shocked.
12. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Delay the family dinner.
B. Make the phone call.
C. See the doctor.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What's probably the woman?
A. She's a radio hostess.
B. She's a writer.
C. She's a doctor.
14. What's the matter with the woman recently?
A. She has had a stomachache.
B. She has had a toothache.
C. She has had a headache.
15. What does the woman's father think of oatmeal?
A. It has an odd flavor.
B. It tastes good.
C. It's good for the stomach.
16. What will the woman prepare for her sister?
A. Pies.     B. Donuts.      C. Corn.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Where can you hear the text?
A. In an English radio program.

B. In a news report.
C. In a TV program.
18. What does the speaker mainly tell us?
A. The organ of the bees.   B. An expression.    C. A joke.

19. How often is "the bee's knees" used now?
A. It's used less often than before.
B. It's used more often than before.
C. It's used as often as before.

20. How does the speaker explain the use of the idiom?
A. By giving comparison.
B. By giving examples.
C. By raising questions.
第二部分: 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分 35 分)
第一节（共 10 小题; 每小题  分, 满分 25 分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
                                                                      A
     Wednesday when I visited Josey, she told me she liked tangerines (柑橘) better than the little oranges I'd bought - tangerines have no seeds. Over the last several visits, she had become a person who only saw the negative side.

Today, when we talked about the oranges, she whined (抱怨的语调). I hate whining, because it has such a negative meaning. Josey never got out of bed anymore or made the slightest effort to fix herself or even comb her hair, which would destroy the energy of a saint. I tried to recall our last fun parade to cheer her up. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts; I struggled to get there, but it wasn't working.
      "These oranges are sweeter than tangerines. You hardly notice the seeds. I'll bring tangerines next time if you'd rather.
     "You're patronizing (屈尊俯就地对待) me. I'm allowed to voice an opinion, aren't I? I just told you I preferred tangerines. If it's that much trouble, don't bring anything."
      "I just brought something with VC that might help you feel better. It's not any trouble."
      " I'm not blaming you. Thank. you. for. the .damned. oranges. Happy now?"
      Well, some appreciation at least. She's having a bad day and the treatments here have eaten away her spirit. Maybe I should go. Could I be any stronger? Take the high road, take the high road.
      " I'll go then. Should I come about the same time tomorrow?"
      "Yes,...please come." she murmured, eyes turning red. I stayed for another 10 minutes.
      "Do you need me to comb your hair?" I snatched the comb and attended to her tangled hair.
      "Ouch! Now you're hurting me!" snapped Josey.
      "Trust me, it's all going to be okay."
      The next day, I visited Josey as usual but with tangerines. I peeled one carefully and handed a half to her. " Th...thank you... I mean it." Josey stammered. I held her in my arms, whispering, "I get it. I'll come every day."
21. What's the theme of the story?
A.Love     B. Courage    C. Responsibility     D.Friendship.
22. How is the theme developed?
A.By describing the characters and environment.
B. Through speech, action and inner thoughts.
C.By making a comparison and conclusion.
D. Through narration and explanation

23. What kind of person was the author?
a. sensitive   b. tolerant   c. humorous   e. positive   f. considerate
A.bdef.    B. acef.     C. cdef.     D. acdf.
                                                                        B

My mother at 85 was quick, with good vision and sharp reaction for her age, but one day she knocked into three parked cars on a supermarket parking lot. We never found out exactly how it happened, but the investigators figured Mom hit the accelerator instead of the brake.

Mom was lucky, even though she spent two weeks in the hospital. But we unwillingly concluded that it was time to take Mom's car keys. Tears ran down her cheeks. I think she never felt old until that moment, when I took away the independence provided by the car.

In the days that followed, we suggested she take taxis to shop, but she wouldn't do it: "That's not my style." Fortunately, she lived in the city and quickly slipped into the habit of taking the bus. She began to enjoy her new life. But most old people have no convenient public transportation or shops within walking distance.

We seemed to have made a right decision. But is tragedy like that a reason to take away the car keys of the elderly? I think not. Age doesn't necessarily prove anything. Slower reactions or not, senior citizens are much better than teenagers. They usually drive more slowly. They get honked at a lot, but their slower speed reduces the risk of death and destruction. The worst risk-takers on the highway are young men between the ages of 18 to 25 , but no one suggests taking away their keys or raising the driving age to 26 .
     The death rate in the past year for motorists between 16 and 20 , according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was more than double that for drivers over 70 . The older citizen who tries to avoid danger is likely to take personal responsibility more seriously than a younger person who causes danger through partying and risk.
     So, let Granny drive for as long as she can. Road age is a lot less dangerous than road rage.
24. Why was Mom sad when her car keys were taken away?
A. Because she was seriously injured.
B. Because she realized she was old.
C. Because she was misunderstood.
D. Because she had to walk to shop.
25. What did the writer think of their decision?
A. Necessary     B. Ridiculous    C. Unreasonable    D. Unimportant
26. Which of the following opinions does the writer support?
A. Both senior and young drivers take risks while driving.
B. It's necessary to raise the driving age to 26 .
C. Men under 26 should be forbidden to drive.
D. Seniors shouldn't be banned from driving only because of their age.
27. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The accident Mom caused.
B. The issue of senior drivers.
C. The legal age to drive.
D. The bad teenage driving.

C
In the Amazon rainforest, which is home to various kinds of wildlife, an American biologist

has discovered a strange new species of ant, The Times reported. It has no eyes and gets a pale body and its fanglike mouthparts are longer than the rest of its head.

If you came across the peculiar ant, you might think that it belongs on another planet. Even its name - Martialis Heureka - playfully suggests that it came from Mars. And this discovery is forcing researchers to rethink what they know about the history of ants on our planet.

Christian Rabeling, from the University of Texas at Austin, discovered the new species amid the fallen leaves of the rainforest. But he did more than just notice how bizarre the ant looks. He also analyzed its genetic material, or DNA.

Comparing DNA among species can give scientists insights into family trees: The more DNA two species share in common, the more closely related they are, and the more recently they split off from a common ancestor.

Rabeling's DNA analysis of Martialis Heureka showed that the species is only distantly related to other ant species. It's so distant that it actually belonging in a separate subfamily. The last time scientists found a new subfamily of living ants was in 1923 , say the discoverers.

The DNA analysis also suggested that Martialis Heureka appeared on earth earlier than any other ant living here today. And observations suggest that the ant lives underground: paleness and blindness are two major clues. Some of the other oldest known ant species also live underground. So now, scientists are trying to figure out whether ants first evolved underground, or if they evolved above ground and then went under. A few other ant species have at least one of Martialis Heureka's odd features, but none share them all.

So far, Rabeling has collected only one ant from the new species. Finding more specimens, he hopes, will help us better understand the science and history of ants on earth.
28. The underlined word "bizarre" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. unique     B. funny     C. strange       D. distinct
29. What did the scientists find about Martialis Heureka?
A. It's closely related to other ant species.
B. It is the first ant to appear on earth.
C. It lives underground where it first developed.
D. Blindness and light color indicates it lives underground.
30. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Martialis Heureka was found by accident.
B. Much is to be done to collect more ants.
C. Little is known about the ant history.
D. More ants from the new species are needed.

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。
     Napping is a common habit for many of us. 31 For example, it can improve memory and creativity. However, it can also have negative effects if done in the wrong way.

The ideal nap length, according to scientists, is 20 to 25 minutes. Any longer and you'll fall into a deeper sleep cycle, which lasts for about 90 minutes. 32

There is a term for this short, effective nap: a power nap. It is a short sleep of 20 minutes or less which ends before the occurrence of deep slow-wave sleep, intended to quickly refresh the napper.
     33 Salvador Dali outlined tips for the one-second micro-nap, including sitting upright, key in hand and upturned plate beneath. Once asleep, the key will drop and the ensuing clang ensures instant revival. 34

Exceptions to this include essential naps when sick, which are often longer because our bodies require more sleep when dealing with an illness. 35 This is because children have a higher sleep requirement than adults.
A. In fact, many celebrities in history are power nappers.
B. Napping brings us both positive and negative effects.
C. Take a nap between 1:00 and 2:30 instead of 3:00 or 4:00 p.m.
D. Albert Einstein deployed a similar technique, using a pencil instead of a key.
E. Napping has many benefits.
F. Also, fulfillment naps in children should not be limited to 20 minutes.
G. This means when you wake up you will experience "sleep inertia" (睡眠情性).

第三部分: 语言运用（共两节, 满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空 (共 20 小题; 每小题  分, 满分 30 分)
阅读下面短文,从文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I grew up in suburban Pittsburgh with my mother and 3 younger siblings. My mom was a single mother and 36 a minimum wage job, so we never had much, but that was , we made 37 meet anyhow.

In High School, I got a job at a local bakery, and started saving money for college. I was 38

into the University of Pittsburgh and received some scholarships that  tuition. I couldn't afford the 40 because it was much too expensive for me. I put a mattress (床垫) on the floor of the old van (旅行拖车) from my home and slept there for the next 2 years.

The weather in Pittsburgh was 41. Super hot and humid in summer and freezing cold and snowy in winter. Being homeless forced me to take 42 of everything the campus had to offer since I wanted to spend as 43 time in my van as possible. I 44 spending most of my time throughout the week at the 45 studying and reviewing classroom material a lot more than I would have if I had the 46 of going home and 47 the  or falling asleep for hours in my room. This really helped me 48 in the classroom.
     I also made a lot of new friends by meeting people 49 and attending speeches, plays and charities. Before college I would have considered myself 50, I didn't really speak much 51 spoken to, but I moved out of my comfort 52 and did new things. I really developed an (a) 53 personality.
     I really think that having to deal with all the 54 I had to go through really made me into a better person. Now I have got a really good job and I've 55 been able to help my mother out a little bit. It just feels good!

A. worked    B. sought    C. offered      D. refused
37. A. points     B. days      C. wages      D. ends
38. A. entered    B. recommended    C. admitted    D. recognized
39. A. paid     B. covered     C. earned     D. assisted
40. A. meal     B. housing      C. transport     D. clothing
41. A. pleasant    B. awful     C. mild     D. changeable
42. A. note     B. use     C. charge    D. advantage
43. A. more    B. less    C. little     D. much
44. A.stayed up    B. ended up    C. got up    D. took up
45. A. library    B. van     C. dormitory     D. park
46. A. comfort    B. opportunity     C. time    D. desire
47. A. putting up    B. taking on    C. turning up  D. switch
48. A.exist     B. fade     C. excel     D. leap
49. A. personally     B. economically    C. socially    D. academically
50.A. shy    B. easy-going     C. aggressive    D. talkative
51. A. since     B. once     C. if     D. unless
52. A. zone     B. home     C. area     D. circle
53. A.peculiar    B. outgoing     C. gentle    D. odd
54. A.adventures    B. struggles     C. failures    D. experiences
55. A. even    B. still    C. almost     D. never
第三部分语言运用（共两节, 满分 45 分）
第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题  分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容 (1 个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
     Australia's biggest koala conservation organization has warned that the iconic animal is facing extinction.

The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) accused the federal government 56 significantly overestimating koala populations, 57 (say) there are about 80,000 animals left in the wild and 58 (probable) as few as 50,000. Researchers from the University of Queensland in 2016 estimated that there were 330,000 koalas in the wild. 59, populations across the country have since been declined by habitat 60 (lose) and bushfires. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature 60,000 koalas were impacted in  "Black Summer" bushfires alone. Bill Ellis, a researcher at UQ's School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 62 (study) koala populations since the . He said the animals are facing extinction for the second time in history after nearly 63 (wipe) out by the fur trade.
     "64 is not just the bushfires and habitat clearing that cause the problem, but fur trade. " Ellis told the ." If the fur trade did continue, koalas would have disappeared, because in some areas 65 they were wiped out, they never came back."

第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
自7月24日国家颁布双减政策以来, 节假日校外培训纷纷停止。与此同时, 9 月以来各校校内 又纷纷进行周末补课。针对此现象, 某英语学习论坛版主发布了一个主题为 " Should high school students have lessons at weekends?" 的帖子。请你根据以下要点回帖发表自己的看法。

1. 你的观点; 2. 陈述理由; 3. 结论
注意: 1. 词数: 80 左右;  2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。
    For as long as I could remember, the small cottage on Castro Street had been home. Every Saturday night, Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home.
    "For the rent." Mama would count out the big silver pieces.
    "For the groceries." Another group of coins.
    "I'll need a notebook." That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me.
    Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with anxious interest. At last, Papa, with a pipe in his mouth, would ask, " Is that all?" And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, "Good. We do not have to go to the Bank."Mama’s Bank Account was wonderful thing. We were all so proud of it. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling. Neighbors we knew, even our landlady, had no account in a big bank downtown.

When the Jensens down the street were driven out by their landlady because they couldn't pay the rent, I was choked with sudden fear. Could that happen to my family? "We have a bank account." Mama comforted me in a calm voice, and suddenly I could breathe again.

When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to go on to high school. "It will cost a little money," he said. Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took out a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. This was the "Little Bank". It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor. Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not enough. "We do not want to draw (提取) the money," she reminded. We all shook our heads. "I will work in Dillon's grocery after school," Nels volunteered.

注意:

1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;

2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;

3. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好;

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1: Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number. "That's not enough," Papa said.

Paragraph 2: 20 years later, when I gave Mama my first earnings and told her to add them to her account, she told me the truth.