广东省深圳市高级中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中英语试题

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试卷类型：B
深圳中学2021-2022第二学期期中考试试题
年级：高二 科目：英语
命题人：高二英语备课组 审题人：姚欢
考试时长：120分钟 卷面总分：150分
注意事项：1.请将答案写在答题卡的指定位置，写在试题卷上无效。
2.选择题作答必须用2B铅笔，修改时用橡皮擦干净。
3.非选择题作答必须用黑色墨迹签字笔或钢笔填写，答题不得超出题框。
一、单项选择（共25小题；每小题1.5分，满分37.5分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. Not only Hannah but also Jack and Peter fond of the brand-new robot dog with artificial intelligence.
A. are; equipped B. is; equipped
C. are; equipping D. is; equipping
2. Most students voted Harry for the chairman of Student Union because they thought he organizing a great sports day.
A. was consistent with B. was concerned about
C. was relevant to D. was capable of
3. With more forests , large quantities of good earth being washed away each year.
A. being destroyed; is B. being destroyed; are
C. to be destroyed; is D. to be destroyed; are
4. In order to help defend his nation, Jack left his motherland advanced tank technology.
A. in pursuit of B. in the planning of
C. in terms of D. in the depths of
5. My deskmate offered to treat me a full week of bubble tea, which was very of him.
A. courageous B. modest C. generous D. righteous
6. Deng Jiaxian's research China's atomic bomb development. He is therefore acclaimed as the founder of China's nuclear programme.
A. laid the foundation for B. lit up
C. registered for D. held down
7. I am wondering he expects will win the gold medal in Men's Single.
A. that B. whom C. which D. who
8. Known for his , Cunningham refused to be bought by anyone for any reason in his entire life.
A. expertise B. capacity C. innovation D. integrity
9. Tomorrow is Tom's birthday. Have you got any idea the birthday party is to be held?
A. what B. that C. where D. which
10. The Palace Museum is often as an example of successful cultural heritage protection.
A. cited B. exclaimed C. reaffirmed D. fortified
11. Don't worry about the food for tomorrow's party. The secret recipe of world class chefs, with video instructions, will ensure a delicious feast.
A. combined B. combining C. is combined D. are combined
12. Many schools nowadays choose to use continuous , because it gives a fairer picture of how the student has done during the whole semester.
A. depiction B. commitment C. regulation D. assessment
13. All the antique timepieces in the museum are well . They can still tell the time precisely as designed.
A. polished B. maintained C. promoted D. analysed
14. Having won the Global Cuisine Award for 2021, Clare is widely one of the world's best female chefs now.
A. introduced to B. repaid with
C. focused on D. acknowledged as
15. Jack is a sensitive boy, but he tends to that he doesn't care what other people say about him.
A. recall B. reckon C. pretend D. analyse
16. Mary, who is lost in the world of Chinese classical literature, is always the last student the library.
A. to leave B. leaving C. leaves D. left
17. All three boys had worked part-time in a（an） grocery, but Carter was the only one of the boys who
employed full-time afterwards.
A. identical; was B. identical; were
C. different; was D. different; were
18. Old Tom has been suffering from obesity for a long time. To solve this problem, he has jogging to keep himself in good shape.
A. taken off B. taken up C. taken on D. taken in
19. The government today is trying to combine of environment with economic development. So, we don't have to sacrifice the beauty of nature anymore.
A. restoration B. perseverance C. preservation D. association
20. Not until I warned him focus his attention on his homework.
A. does little John B. did little John
C. little John does D. little John did
21. Her back is a little hunched. My recommendation is she regular exercise.
A. how; backs down B. where; engages in
C. when; back down D. that; engage in
22. All the furniture in this apartment in good condition. That is I think the rent of it is reasonable. I will call the agent and accept the offer.
A. is; because B. are; how
C. is; why D. are; where
23. When the police team arrived at the coastline, they were told by the team leader that their mission was dolphins from illegal hunting.
A. to remove B. to free C. removing D. freeing
24. The immigrant can understand English. Hence, we have to find an interpreter to help us communicate with each other.
A. potentially B. barely C. sedately D. intently
25. Mary has presented for my birthday is really beyond my . I have never thought of receiving such a giant teddy bear and I am so grateful to her!
A. How; comprehension B. Why; understanding
C. What; expectation D. That; imagination
二、阅读理解 （共两节，满分32.5分）
第一节（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分）
闻读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
As COVID-19 continues to spread, one thing is clear: Many of us are turning to pets to help us go through this challenging time. As people remain stuck at home, the demand for adopting pets, especially dogs, has risen worldwide. While the health benefits of having a pet are well known, how pet owners and their pets are dealing with lockdowns（封锁）is an open question.
To find out, researchers in several countries conducted online surveys of pet owners. Their studies, published in three separate scientific journals, found that overall our animal friends have provided additional comfort.
But the research also revealed some concerning developments: Pandemic restrictions are making pet owners concerned about their pets' well-being; Not only that, but some pets are showing signs of stress, such as increased barking, fear of loud or sudden noises, and anxiety when at home alone.
One of the researchers, Jon Bowen, asked 1,297 dog and cat owners in his country questions about their feelings toward their pets and their animals' recent behavior. Most owners said their pets had provided "essential support" during the pandemic, yet 62 percent said they thought their pets' quality of life had decreased. About 41 percent also reported observing behavioral changes in their animals during the pandemic, particularly dogs that had experienced behavioral problems in the past. "Plenty of research shows that dogs have emotions and can absorb what their owners are feeling particularly if an owner is emotionally dependent on them", says Bowen.
"It was really interesting that reports from different countries are very similar," says Emily McCobb, a professor at Veterinary（兽医的）School at Tufts University, who wasn't involved in any of the studies. "And these findings are pretty convincing, since they are very close to what we hear in the U.S."
"People are getting more pets and people are finding their pets helpful in dealing with isolation（隔离）," McCobb says. Meanwhile, in her veterinary practice, "we are also seeing that for animals that had behavioral problems, those seem to be getting worse," she says.
26. Which sign of pets' stress is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Feeling nervous when left alone.
B. Making more barking.
C. Refusing to eat or drink.
D. Being afraid of disturbing sounds.
27. What can be learned from Jon Bowen's study?
A. The life quality of pets had improved during lockdown.
B. Pet owners receive little support from their pet partners.
C. Animals' behavior changes lead to tougher human-pet relationships.
D. Behavior changes are common among dogs that once had similar problems.
28. What do we know about Emily McCobb?
A. She conducts online surveys of pet owners in America.
B. She believes the research findings are true.
C. She questions about pets' role in accompanying humans.
D. She finds out that most animals suffer from behavior problems.
29. Which of the following could be a suitable title for the text?
A. A unique bond: human and animal health
B. Our best friends: pets are assisting humans all the time
C. Pets' company during lockdown: it may be stressing them out
D. New anxiety rises: pet owners depend more on their dog friends
B
Shetara Sims had gone through some tough years. In 2012, her eldest daughter was murdered during an argument in Kansas City, Missouri. Last year, the single mother lost her job in the economic depression. She had only $7 in her pocket as she headed into the grocery store one day last July with her 12-year-old daughter, Rakiya Edmondson.
And then Lady Luck finally cut them some slack. She and her daughter found a dollar bill in the parking lot. Maybe this was their day, they told each other. So they bought a lottery ticket—and won $100.
But before they could spend their unexpected fortune, Rakiya had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stories about a police officer, Tyler Moss, who had been shot in the head in the line of duty. He was in critical condition, Rakiya and her mother had never forgotten how kind the police had been after their own family member was killed. "The detectives were really there for us," Sims said. They came to see my kids. They were fathers, friends and therapists. They were everything." Rakiya wanted to give their lottery winnings to Officer Moss's family. Her mom readily agreed.
On July 10, Sims called the police and made an anonymous（匿名的）donation. Moved by her generous expression of thanks, the officers did what they could do best—they tracked Sims down. When she explained the family's motivation, the officers could hardly believe it. "With her current financial hardship, we encouraged her to keep the money," the department later explained. She refused, saying the officer's family needed it and that police needed to know they were supported.
By then, that feeling of support was mutual. The police set up a GoFundMe page for Sims, whom they named "The Woman with the Heart of Gold." Their goal was $10,000. By January 11, 2021, they bad raised $165,405. Even better: Officer Moss, who had a 1 percent chance of survival, is out of the hospital and recovering.
30. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Giving them up.
B. Doing them a favour.
C. Ridding them of debt.
D. Inspiring them with an idea.
31. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Tyler Moss is a popular police officer in Kansas City.
B. Shetara and her daughter's generosity came out of a sense of gratitude.
C. Shetara's 12-year-old daughter regarded Tyler Moss as her father at one time.
D. Tyler Moss had helped the investigation of Shetara's elder daughter's murder.
32. How did the police help Sims finally?
A. They raised money for her. B. They bought lottery for her.
C. They provided medical care. D. They saved her eldest daughter.
33. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To tell readers a good turn deserves another.
B. To express gratitude to a kind woman.
C. To make readers believe in miracles.
D. To educate readers to be generous to others.
第二节（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。
Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. 34 Read on for some techniques worth trying.
1. 35
People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease（老年痴呆症）, according to a recent study. 36 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
2. Go for a walk.
Mildly raised glucose（葡萄糖）levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 37
3. Learn something new.
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 38 Or you can just go dancing with your friends.
A. Focus on the future.
B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.
C. It should be something like learning gardening.
D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.
E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.
F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.
三、语言运用（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For as long as I can remember, I was discontent with my body. Growing up, I was 39 and at five I was told I wasn't attractive and that I must 40 some weight. But no matter how much I ate, I stayed thin for years until adolescence. I remember feeling 41 as I started to gain weight. 42 , my joy didn't last long.
I was thirteen when I was first called fat. My peers would make jokes about my big 43 as I entered my late teens. I had completely 44 confidence in my body and, subsequently, in myself. Having failed to live up to conventional beauty standards, I'm 45 that if I wanted to be loved, I needed to offer more, doing anything to 46 everyone around.
I entered adulthood thinking I wasn't "enough"—an idea that was seeded not only by the fact that becoming skinny is 47 everywhere, but also by virtues（美德） 48 losing weight, such as self-improvement and discipline. People 49 those who are obese are lazy and undisciplined. As a（n） 50 of this prejudice thinking, I paid too much attention to my appearance and failed to notice that I developed a rare disease.
I was always made to feel that my weight was the 51 of a lot of problems in my life; I have learnt this is not true. After a lot of self- reflection, I have taken first steps to 52 myself from self-hatred（自我憎恨）.
I am now much 53 than before, in body and mind. As long as I like myself, opinions at the end of the day are just water off a duck's back.
39. A. short B. tall C. skinny D. fat
40. A. keep down B. put on C. allow for D. figure out
41. A. desperate B. heartbroken C. disturbed D. satisfied
42. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Meanwhile
43. A. defect B. dream C. space D. size
44. A. lost B. boosted C. destroyed D. preserved
45. A. convinced B. surprised C. confirmed D. amused
46. A. bother B. please C. overlook D. change
47. A. ignored B. welcomed C. observed D. rejected
48. A. set for B. identified as C. comprised of D. associated with
49. A. assume B. pretend C. doubt D. admit
50. A. witness B. innovator C. representative D. victim
51. A. result B. sum C. root D. clue
52. A. liberate B. excuse C. separate D. hide
53. A. heavier B. lighter C. plainer D. prettier
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据上下文在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号的相应位置。
Finding yourself at the doorway of any temple or ancient building in China, you may encounter 54 attractive but seemingly odd piece of wall, only 55 （slight）larger than the entrance itself. You would be forgiven for thinking this is just the remainder of another building, with the rest lost to history, as was my initial assumption the first time I 56 （spot）one. However, the reality is far more fascinating.
Out of 57 （curious）, I asked around, bothering friends for information, and was finally able to get not only the name, but also the purpose of these walls. Zhaobi, or spirit walls, have a long and storied history, with archeological evidence 58 （date）from 3,000 years ago. Zhaobi could be found outside the entrance of various buildings. They 59 （reserve）for only the highest members of society once. Seeing zhaobi outside a
building would let passersby know this was the residence of someone of extreme importance, while protecting the privacy of 60 （it）residents.
In more modern times, zhaobi, 61 （adopt）by companies that practice fengshui, still exist. 62 zhaobi can help bring them good luck is questionable. But what can be said for sure is that these structures, like any other in history, stand 63 the development of Chinese history.
四、书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Michael不久后将来中国交流学习，写信向你询问在中国常用的手机应用（APP）。请你给他回信，推荐一款适合Michael使用的APP。
内容包括：
1.简单介绍该APP；
2.推荐理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.文中不能透露个人真实信息。
Dear Michael,



Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The football season, was almost over. Sally had been playing football all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players in her bright orange uniform, chasing the black and white ball across the grassy field. As much as she tried, though, Sally still had not scored one single goal.
Before each game, they had a practice session. The coach showed Sally and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Sally was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldn't kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit football and join a different club.
It was the last game of the season. During halftime, the coach said: "Don't give up." But Sally was feeling frustrated （沮丧）. She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. She sipped at her cola and pouted（噘嘴）.
The break was over and the referec blew his whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Sally bent, tied up her shoelace and heard her mother whisper in her ear. "Stay focused. Keep your eyes on the ball. Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it."
Sally stood up and took a deep breath. Even if she didn't get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of. So she smiled at her mother and headed to her position. The whistle blew, and the game continued.
The score was tied（平局）with one goal each. The green team was pretty good, but Sally's orange team was fast. The girls' ponytails bounced as they ran, with many feet kicking frantically（拼命地）at the ball when it came near them. It was a rather boring game and Sally's heart was no longer in it.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1
Sally started daydreaming about joining other school clubs.


Paragraph 2
Recalling her mother's words, Sally was woken from her daydream.


深圳中学2021-2022学年高二第二 学期期中考试
英语试题答案
A卷客观题答案
1-5 DCAAB 6-10 CBDCB 11-15BCADB
16-20 ACADD 21-25 CAADB 26-29 BBAA
30-33 CDBC 34-38 FAEGC
39-43 CBDBD 44-48 AABBD 49-53ADCAB
B卷客观题答案
1-5 ADBAC 6-10 ADDCA 11-15 ADBDC
16-20 AABCB 21-25 DCBBC
26-29 CDBC 30-33 BBAA 34-38 FAEGC
39-43 CBDBD 44-48 AABBD 49-53ADCAB
AB卷主观题答案
54.an 55.slightly 56. spotted 57.curiosity 58.dating
59. were reserved 60. its 61. adopted 62. Whether 63. for
书面表达
第一节
Dear Michael,
I'm more than delighted to know that you are coming to China for exchange study. To help you prepare for your stay here, I'm writing this letter to recommend a useful application to you.
WeChat is one of the most popular apps in China and has become part of Chinese people's life. Designed by tech giant Tencent, the app is an instant messaging platform which allows you to communicate with people for free. In addition, it provides digital payment service, making it possible for you to pay in stores, transfer money to other users, and pay for public transport conveniently. As the "app for everything", I believe it will make your life here much easier.
I sincerely hope my recommendation will be of some help and that you will have an unforgettable time staying and studying in China.
第二节
Sally started daydreaming about joining other school clubs. She could be a member of the hip hop club, which her best friend Tracy kept talking about. She imagined herself dancing on stage of a big auditorium with thousands of people cheering for her. She could also try a different sport, like jogging or cycling. Anyway, football would be her last choice. Just as her mind was wandering, she saw a familiar face in the crowd. It was her mother. "Stay focused. You can do it."
Recalling her mother's words, Sally was woken from her daydream. At that very moment, her teammate passed the ball to her. She took control of it and dribbled it between her feet, moving forward toward the net of the green team. She passed a few players and was soon positioned right in front of the net. Focused on the ball, she kicked it as hard as she could. The referee blew her whistle. "Goal!" Sally's team won. Her mom was right. All she had to do was to stay focused.