1、高二期中考试英语试卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2、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。例: How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. What does the man intend to do?A. Have a look at the woman.B. Solve a problem for the woman.C. Borrow the newspaper from the woman.2. What did the man want to be before he went to college?A. A teacher.
3、 B. A musician. C. An actor.3. What did the woman do last Saturday?A. She attended a meeting. B. She travelled to Atlanta. C. She stayed at home.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Preparations for a party. B. A house. C. A dinner.5. Why did the woman refuse to go to the cinema with Bob
4、?A. She didnt like him. B. She had quarreled with him. C. She was too tired that day.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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classm
5、ates. B. Neighbors. C. Couples.7. How does the man feel now?A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Surprised.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Which part of the house did the man finish painting?A. The front hall. B. The bedroom. C. The kitchen.9. How many children does the man have?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.
6、Why does the man call the woman?A. To cancel the trip. B. To talk with Jack and Jane. C. To change the time of the trip.11. When does the man plan to travel to Michigan?A. Early next month. B. Next week. C. Tomorrow.12. What will the man do?A. Get the air tickets. B. Call Jack and Jane. C. Deal with
7、 his family emergency.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What did the teachers do after Tim made trouble?A. They always punished him. B. They talked to his parents. C. They often laughed with him.14. Why did Tim lie down with his bike on top of him?A. To get away from school. B. To make his mother angry. C. To pl
8、ay a joke on his mother.15. What do we know about Tim?A. He worked hard at school.B. He used to sit alone at school.C. He often played jokes on his teachers.16. What attitude did Tims mother have towards him?A. Tolerant. B. Cautious. C. Unfriendly.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does Toms father expect h
9、im to be in the future?A. An artist. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.18. Where is Tom studying now?A. In an art school. B. In a medical school. C. In a high school.19. What does Tom think of his future?A. Its uncertain. B. Its bright. C. Its unreal.20. What can we learn from the speech?A. Children should
10、realize parents dreams.B. Children should reject parents suggestions.C. Children may be influenced by parents decisions.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere are some parks in which there are fun family-friendly activities. You can make the
11、m great destinations for holidays and summer breaks.Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NCThe Cape Hatteras National Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating and relaxing. The seashore has many beautiful beaches for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Kids can spend vacation time searching
12、for shells and birding.Glacier(冰川)National Park, MTThe park offers visitors the opportunity to explore the amazing wilderness of Montana, through biking, camping and hiking. The best time to visit it is the early summer. Children will love all of the open areas to explore, and can enjoy learning abo
13、ut wildlife.Grand Canyon National Park, AZThe park is a true must-see destination. The enormous canyon(峡谷)at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The whole family can enjoy hiking and scenic drives. Besides, Mu
14、le trips can interest your kids most.Grand Teton National Park, WTGrand Teton National Park is an amazing location to enjoy the undeveloped landscape and wildlife of Wyoming. The park is open year round and offers a wide range of recreational activities for the whole family as well as summer classes
15、 for children. Visitors can hike, bike, camp, fish and boat. During winter visitors can enjoy skiing.21. What can children do at Glacier National Park, MT?A. Fish. B. Swim. C. Learn about wildlife. D. Search for shells.22. In which place can children attend summer classes?A. Cape Hatteras National S
16、eashore, NC. B. Grand Teton National Park, WY.C. Grand Canyon National Park, AZ. D. Glacier National Park, MT.23. What do the four destinations have in common?A. There are glaciers in them. B. Visitors can ski in them during winter.C. They are located in the wide canyon. D. They are suitable for chi
17、ldren.BWhenever a new person walks through the gates of the Science of Spirituality Meditation (冥想)and Ecology Centre in Richmond, one often hears the words, I never knew such a place existed. Its so peaceful and the gardens are so beautiful.In 2005, this centre was an old school, with a history goi
18、ng back to 1904. Rabbits had damaged the foundations(地基)and rats ran along littered hallways. The traffic roaring along Steveston Highway was hardly beneficial to meditation, and fresh air! Neither did we have sufficient funds at the time to carry out a purchase. But there was hope, wild hope! We ha
19、d a vision. We could make it a reality.Our group was inspired to take this step under the loving guidance of Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, a living Master in an ancient family of spiritual experts. Despite the small size of our local charity, we took chances to purchase this place that spoke to us
20、 at some very deep level. Generous donations and effort flowed in from members at exactly the right time. Thus, we could begin the physical origins of the SOS Meditation and Ecology Centre.And to create it took a great deal of sweat efforts. Gardens were dug and planted by volunteers. Brothers and s
21、isters worked together. Over the following years, beautiful gardens were established and every inch of the old building and roof took on a new look.From a wishful dream and a loving handful, this special place, with its green gardens, became a reality. The Centre has become a sign of light and love
22、in a materialistic society, where seekers find peace, joy, help in meditation, friendship and an opportunity to grow spiritually.24. What can we infer from paragraph 2?A. The founders intended to give up the center at the beginning.B. The founders had sufficient funds to carry out the project.C. The
23、 centre was not originally suited for meditation.D. The centre was a school with good environment.25. How was the centre founded?A. With the help of the old school.B. With the contributions of generous people.C. With the funds donated by a spiritual expert.D. With the local governments financial sup
24、port.26. Which word can best describe the members?A. Rude. B. Distant. C. Selfless. D. Conventional.27. What is the authors purpose of writing the text?A. To tell the story about the construction of the centre.B. To introduce an old school to readers.C. To call for people to meditate.D. To explain t
25、he influence of meditation on average people.CAs a short-distance track and field runner at high school and college, I often found myself wondering which of the eight or sometimes nine lanes(跑道)on the track was the fastest. It was conventional wisdom that the middle lanes-lanes three through six-wer
26、e the best.This idea, in a way, is baked into the rules of track and field. In events with multiple heats-from the college level all the way to the Olympics-the people who run faster times in earlier heats are assigned to middle lanes in later heats. In other words, the fastest runners are rewarded
27、with what are, supposedly, better lane assignment(分配).Using 20 years of track and field data from the International Association of Athletics Federations, I found that the long-held beliefs about lane advantages are not supported by the data. And in fact, for the 200-meter sprint(冲刺), the evidence su
28、ggests that lanes often regarded as the least desirable are actually the fastest.In most races, the fastest runners are assigned to the middle lanes according to the competition rules. Not surprisingly, the fastest runners-who are in the middle lanes-often win. Are these racers winning because those
29、 lanes are the fastest or because those runners tend to be the fastest?Next time youre watching any of the shorter track and field events in the Olympics, listen and see if anyone repeats the old adage that the middle lanes are the fastest. The data shows this isnt true, so if someone in the outside
30、 lanes takes a surprise gold, youll know it is not because of their lane assignment, but because they were a slow qualifier(入围者).28. What was the traditional belief in the track and field lanes?A. All lanes were the same. B. The inner lanes were the best.C. The outside lanes were the best. D. The mi
31、ddle lanes were the best.29. How did the author get his finding?A. By using other research results. B. By referring to long-term data.C. By watching the latest sprinters competition. D. By experimenting which lane was the fastest.30. What does the underlined word adage probably mean in paragraph 5?A
32、. Saying. B. Style. C. Package. D. Stage.31. Which of the following does the author approve of?A. Losing racers tend to be in the slowest lane. B. Winning racers tend to be in the fastest lane.C. Winning racers often run fastest. D. Racers win because their lanes are the fastest.DOff the coast of Fo
33、rmentera, an island, lives seagrass that stretches 15 kilometres. The seagrass, covering several hectares, is made up of a single organism. The grasses are also long-lived, for tens or hundreds of thousands of years. Along with two other kinds of coastal ecosystems-mangrove swamps(红树沼泽)and tidal mar
34、shes, seagrass meadows are particularly good at taking carbon dioxide from the air.This role was highlighted in a report, which was published on March 2nd by UNESCO, on blue carbon-the carbon taken in by Earths oceanic and coastal ecosystems. In total around 33 billion tons of carbon dioxide, about
35、three-quarters of the worlds emissions(排放) in 2019, are locked away in the planets blue carbon sinks(碳汇). Research by Carlos Duarte, the reports author and a marine ecologist, has shown that one hectare of seagrass can suck as much carbon dioxide each year as 15 hectares of rainforest.One reason tha
36、t blue-carbon ecosystems make such effective sinks is that underwater forests are thicker than the land-based woods. They can also trap floating pieces and organic matter, which settles on the sea floor and can double the amount of carbon stored away. They have another advantage, too. Climate change
37、 is leading to more wildfires around the world. As forests burn, their carbon stocks are released back into the atmosphere. Unlike forests on land, blue-carbon ecosystems do not burn.Blue-carbon ecosystems may not be fired, but they remain affected to other sorts of disasters. In May 2020 hurricane
38、Amphan destroyed 1, 200 square kilometres of mangrove forest. A marine(海洋的)heatwave in Australian waters in 2010 and 2011 damaged around one third of the worlds largest seagrass meadow in Shark Bay. Mangrove forests can weaken or control waves and provide natural barriers to storm surges. Protecting
39、 and expanding them, then, appears to be a must,said a marine biologist.32. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?A. The real definition of blue carbon.B. The special features of the seagrass.C. The doubt about the blue-carbon ecosystems.D. The capacity of the blue-carbon ecosystems to st
40、ore carbon.33. Why can the blue-carbon ecosystems make such effective sinks?A. They arent influenced by natural disasters. B. They have great ability to absorb carbon.C. Their carbon stocks are released back. D. There are more underwater animals.34. What do the marine biologists words mean?A. Humans
41、 should preserve blue-carbon ecosystems. B. Mangrove forests can strengthen waves.C. Mangrove forests are too strong to be broken. D. Blue-carbon ecosystems can be fired.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Blue-Carbon Ecosystem Are Expanding Much FasterB. The Grasses Can Store More Carbon Tha
42、n Your ExpectationC. Mangrove Forests Can Control Waves EfficientlyD. Plants in the Ocean Are Better at Storing Carbon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。Over years with technology and changes in lifestyle, the consumption of processed food has become very popular. To m
43、ake cooking effortless, quick and delicious, processed food turns out to be an enormous business today. 36 Since early ages, people have been preserving food with varied techniques such as salt preservation, fermentation(发酵), drying, and so on. Food is either mechanically(机械地) or chemically processe
44、d to increase shelf life and ensure it is free from harmful micro creatures. 37 Whats more, processed food is very popular nowadays because of the taste and flavors it offers to its consumers.Processed food uses artificial flavors, preservatives, added colors, and many chemicals. It offers a heavy c
45、alorie dose and less nutrition, making it an unhealthy option. Besides, some processed food contains too much sugar, salt, and fats, which are extremely harmful to health. 38 You need to be aware of what you are eating. The way it impacts your health is essential to a healthy well-being. Some lifest
46、yle changes can help to get away from health risks and ensure a healthier lifestyle. Replacing highly processed food with more organic and natural food options is important. 39 40 More studies can help in bringing up awareness among people about its harm. Limiting the intake of processed food and re
47、placing it with healthier options can help overcome health risks associated with it.A. It is very common to over eat processed food.B. Such a change can help you ensure a healthy lifestyle.C. Eating such kind of food often can cause health issues.D. Too much sugar intake increases the risk of gettin
48、g overweight.E. Processed food has developed rapidly because of its convenience.F. However, an important question is about the nutritional value of it.G. Processed food is less nutritious than natural and freshly prepared food.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出
49、可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。With age, and the experience of achieving great success, it has become clear that physical wealth, power, fame and possessions(财产)do not add anything significant to the actually happy life. I find having 41 is nice and allows me to do many. 42 things like travelling a lot.I
50、always buy many things, but I find things that make a life worth living cannot be 43 . They can only be found in the 44 I have. They can be what I give to others, what I accept, and the way I 45 to view the world. Its many small steps that 46 the journey that determines the true importance of the de
51、stination, not the 47 itself.In my opinion, if the destination is great wealth, I think we will feel happier after 48 that wealth if we struggle hard, and 49 our small successes along the way. As for those lottery(彩票)winners, there is no journey, no sense of success, and no memories that make up the
52、 path to their wealth. The money just becomes a condition of their life, not something that 50 them the sense of personal achievement.I enjoy the wonderful 51 of giving to others. 52 and kind acts will fill my life with the kind of treasures(珍宝)that I could never buy-they can only be attained throug
53、h giving help to others. In fact, when you give, youll often 53 that even more is given back to you. So please do remember to be 54 on the way to wealth, and always keep up the kindness, and you will 55 a happy life you want.41. A. memory B. fame C. success D. wealth42. A. awful B. secure C. splendi
54、d D. peaceful43. A. folded B. contained C. bought D. recycled44. A. exercises B. experiences C. performances D. expressions15. A. pretend B. prove C. fear D. choose46. A. make up B. pick up C. make out D. hold up47. A. defeat B. destination C. honesty D. conclusion48. A. keeping B. begging C. quotin
55、g D. obtaining49. A. celebrate B. control C. entrust D. replace50. A. tells B. posts C. gives D. throws51. A. liquid B. security C. prediction D. act52. A. Generous B. Fake C. Romantic D. Curious53. A. request B. find C. worry D. complain54. A. frank B. energetic C. kind D. pleased55. A. lead B. gat
56、her C. claim D. organize第二节(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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 56 Neanderthals made art far earlier than once believed is suggested in a new study. It is perhaps some 20, 000 years before the appearance of modern European humans. The study, 57 was published in a professional ma
57、gazine, suggests Neanderthals used a red ochre pigment(氧化铁颜料), a kind of red, earthy paint, 58 (make) cave art some 65, 000 years ago.Modern humans did not exist 59 Europe at the time the cave images were made. The paintings in the Caves of Ardales in southern Spain add to 60 (increase) evidence tha
58、t Neanderthals, who died off about 40, 000 years ago, were more complex than is 61 (common) believed.Pigments-coloring materials-were made in the caves at different times up to 15,000 and 20,000 years apart, the study found. The pigments were the result of natural processes rather than 62 (be) man-m
59、ade.Joao Zilhdo, one of the 63 (author) of the study, said dating methods showed that ochre had been spat by Neanderthals onto stalagmites(石笋), possibly as part of 64 ceremony. Stalagmites are pointed pieces of rock that stick up from the floor of a cave. They were closer to humans. Recent research
60、has shown they liked objects, and now we can show that they 65 (paint) caves like us, he said.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，你的朋友Alice最近沉迷于抖音(TikTok)，你非常担心她。请给她写一封邮件，内容包括：1.阐述其危害；2.提出建议和解决办法；3.给予鼓励。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear AliceI am worried to know that you should be so addicted
61、to TikTok these days.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。Police are likely used to people approaching them with questions. One day in Michigan, a police officer named Sgt. Heather walked to a mom and asked her a question regarding her familys living situation.The woman named E
62、rin Harrison and her twin daughters were homeless, and she simply asked the police officer if it was illegal to sleep in their car. From their conversation, Sgt. Heather knew that Erin was going to be sleeping in the car so that she could get the kids to the school in the next morning. Erin told Sgt
63、. Heather that she and her two daughters Hayden and Abbigale were driven out of their rented house because she couldnt afford to pay the skyrocketing(飞涨的)rent price.However, they needed a place to sleep. Theyve been surviving in their car on the parking lot of the childrens elementary school for a w
64、hile now. They had nowhere else to go. Erin worked day in and day out at a local McDonalds to take care of her two beautiful daughters, but they werent able to move into a home yet.When the police officer was faced with this heartbroken question, she immediately decided to help. As a mom, she knew s
65、he had to get the family a place to stay in. Sgt. Heather was also a mother and she couldnt let this family go without a place to stay in. She quickly reached out to some friends and colleagues to gather enough money for a hotel room, so they could at least have one warm and comfortable night.The po
66、lice officer also gave a fun birthday party for the twins Hayden and Abbigale. They would celebrate their ninth birthday just a couple of days later. The girls were amazingly surprised and happy because their mother had told them she would not be able to do anything for their birthday due to their present situation.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。Luckily, the police department and local community were able to give the twins a party they never expected.The news about this family in need quickly spread across the town.
