1、2021-2022学年上学期宣化一中高二期初考试英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ADowneys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school.She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was.So,even before finishing high school,Downey had decided to follow su
2、it one day. Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem,Pennsylvania in 2004.Near the end of her second year,she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad. U.S.colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools t
3、hat permit student exchanges.These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year.The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree.In a four year degree program,the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abro
4、ad.Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study. Downey said her school did not want her to go at first.The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense,and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material.However
5、,she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year.During the fall term in 2006，she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen,Denmark,explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design. Young adult as she was,s
6、he had to deal with travel documents and many other issues（问题）on her own.Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad.However,she had a lot of emotional （情感的） and financial support from her family.She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have las
7、ted to this day.She said, The more youre out of your comfort zone,the more rewarding the experience is in the end.1. What does Downeys mother mean to Downey？ _ A. A friend.B. A dreamer.C. An example.D. An expert.2. What made Downey choose the Danish international school？ _ A. The famous learned prof
8、essors.B. The casual learning environment.C. The impressive academic reputation.D. The favorable geographical location.3. What can we infer according to the last paragraph？ _ A. It was not easy for Downey to study abroad.B. The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.C. Downey was too you
9、ng to take care of herself.D. Downeys parents could hardly afford her education.BLiving abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home？To make the experience truly worthwhile,there has to be a goal behind the de
10、cision to study abroad.This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment,or a clever move in your career development.You must also consider the costs,not just of living and studying abroad,but of applying.Most universities now charge application fees for international s
11、tudents. If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad,your next step is to choose the right programme of studies.Research your choices and select carefully.You must do your homework well.Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask
12、 them to send you more details.You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites.But read carefully.Different universities emphasize different strengths.Dont just think about the universitys reputation；look for the most suitable for your goals. Next,you must deal with a lar
13、ge pile of paperwork.This involves filling in application forms,preparing your school records,and getting reference letters.Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance.Sadly,many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round，simply because they
14、dont follow the application procedure properly. Money is another important consideration.Some scholarships are provided by governments,others by schools and colleges.This information,again,can be found on the Internet.If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you,follow the application procedur
15、e carefully；the earlier you apply,the better your chance of getting it.4. Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph 1？ _ A. It is a chance to develop your career.B. It is an interesting experience.C. It is fun to travel around the world.D. All your friends
16、are doing so.5. What can a school ranking list tell us？ _ A. The names of all the professors.B. How good the school is compared to others.C. How much the courses cost.D. Where the school is located.6. What are the three basic steps when you apply？ _ A. Buy an airplane ticket,read the instructions an
17、d requirements,and study.B. Write a reference letter,do paperwork,and study.C. Prepare reference letters,prepare school records,and fill in the application form.D. Prepare school records,do paperwork,and work hard.7. What does the underlined phrase get kicked out in the first round in Paragraph 3 re
18、fer to？ _ A. lose money in the first roundB. get accepted in the next roundC. fail to get to the next roundD. get kicked by a professorCScientists have found amounts of water molecules inside rocks and soil samples from Mars before.But an ancient meteorite （陨石） found recently contains 10 times more
19、water and much more oxygen than any Martian I meteorite ever before discovered. Whats so wild about this wet discovery？It could mean that the Red Planet once had enough water to have liquid flowing on the planets surface. It was once believed that if Mars ever had water at all,its water would have b
20、een small amounts of ice below the surface or existing in the soil only as hydrogen and oxygen-the elements that make up water.But recent discoveries have shown that Mars probably had a much wetter history than formerly thought. The meteorite,nicknamed Black Beauty,was found in Africas Sahara Desert
21、 in 2011.Only about 110 meteorites from Mars have ever been found.Scientists believe most Martian meteorites arrived on our planet during one large asteroid crash （小行星碰撞） that sent rocks falling toward Earth long ago. Black Beauty is about 2.1 billion years old.Its discovery is the first time scient
22、ists have been able to study such an ancient Martian rock.Its also one of the first times scientists have been able to study a piece of the panels ancient surface. The samples water molecules were sent out when scientists heated the meteorite to analyze it.Scientists think the meteorites hydrogen an
23、d oxygen molecules are so plentiful because water flowing on Mars at the time this meteorite fell to Earth,or because these molecules were once sealed in large quantities in Marss crust. Black Beauty might do more than just unlock secrets from the Red Planets past.These discoveries could also help s
24、cientists understand new data about Mars thats being sent from the robotic rovers currently gathering information on the planet.8. People used to think that _ .A. there was little water on MarsB. Mars had a lot of flowing waterC. a large quantity of ice was MarsD. Mars was much wetter than Earth9. W
25、hat do we know about Black Beauty？ _ A. It was discovered in Seattle in the USA.B. It is the biggest of 110 meteorites from Mars.C. It landed on Earth after an asteroid crash.D. It has a history of 2.1 million years.10. How did the scientists research Black Beauty？ _ A. By cutting it into pieces.B.
26、By dipping it into water.C. By burning it on a fire.D. By burying it into a desert.11. The passage is mainly about _ .A. a rock from the center of MarsB. a major Martian meteorite discoveryC. a new discovery on the Red PlanetD. a number of meteorites from Red PlaneDFor decades,China had wanted a Nob
27、el Prize in science.Tu Youyou,a researcher who helped to develop a malaria（疟疾）medicine,finally won the country that honor. In fact,Tu is not the only scientist in China who is catching the worlds attention.In 2016，the Nature journal published a list of the top 10 science stars in China.Gao Caixia an
28、d Cui Weicheng are two of them. Gao Caixia has been devoted to genetic engineering for her whole career.She is known for using CRISPR-Cas9，the revolutionary gene-editing technique that is sweeping through biology labs around the world - in crops. At first,Gao was unwilling to take up gene editing us
29、ing CRISPR-Cas9 because her lab at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology in Beijing had already created mutations（变异）in 82 genes using an older type of technology.But after thinking carefully about it,she decided to give it a try. After a year of hard work,h
30、er lab finally succeeded.Gao worked on genetic engineering in wheat,a crop that is famous for being difficult to work with.Now she is considered one of the best in the world at engineering wheat. Cui Weicheng is the developer of Chinas record-setting Jiaolong submersible（潜水器）.He is now a professor a
31、t Westlake University.In 2012，Cui rode inside Chinas Jiaolong submersible and reached a depth of more than 7，000 meters in the Pacific. Thanks to Jiaolong and the 57-year-old developer,China is now one of only a few nations that can explore the deep sea.Jiaolong can travel deeper than any other mann
32、ed research submersible currently in use,which shows Chinas increasing ambition and leadership in deep-sea research.12. Why is Tu Youyou mentioned at the beginning of the passage？ _ A. To show one of Chinas long-held dreams.B. To stress the importance of the Nobel Prize.C. To praise Tu Youyou for he
33、r contributions.D. To introduce more top Chinese scientists.13. Why did Gao Caixia work on wheat？ _ A. Because she failed in her attempt to study other crops.B. Because she was expert at wheat engineering.C. Because wheat is hard to be genetically engineered.D. Because wheat is the most widely plant
34、ed crop in China.14. What is Cui Weichengs biggest contribution to China？ _ A. He teaches about sea at a university.B. He developed Jiaolong submersible.C. He is devoted to genetic engineering.D. He reached the bottom of the ocean.15. What is the best title for the passage？ _ A. Chinas Science Stars
35、B. Chinas Nobel Prize DreamC. Gao Caixia-Chinas Crop EngineerD. Cui Weicheng-Chinas Deep Diver二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Globalization has brought different cultures together in a way unimaginable one hundred years ago.Today,Chinese,Indians,Arabs,Africans,Anglos,and Hispanics may all work in the same of
36、fices,attend the same schools or live in the same neighborhoods. (1) And our society has lately emphasized（强调）the importance of diversity. (2) Take the following old proverbs for example. Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson,American President. One falsehood spoils a
37、thousand truths. African proverb. Be honest to those who are honest,and be also to those who are not honest. Lao Tzu,Chinese philosopher. A sacrifice is written off by a lie and the merit of devotion by an act of cheat. Hindu saying. (3) These seems to be a sort of cultural unity. We dont wish to im
38、ply all cultures are the same.Cultural diversity is real,and people from different cultures view many situations in different ways.However,historically,different cultures seem to share many common values.They are justice,courage,patience,generosity,equality,mercy and kindness,respect for the elders,
39、and many more.Lying and stealing appear to be wrong no matter where you go.Perhaps some cultures make room for extenuating circumstances more than others；Perhaps cultures apply these virtues in different ways；and when values disagree,different cultures may place different levels of importance on the
40、m. (4) But both cultures may still value both. To us,it seems as if there is some sort of code of right and wrong that everyone everywhere seems to understand,regardless of culture.It is almost as if,behind all of the diversity,one finds a common understanding - a human culture,if you will - that go
41、es beyond racial,social,and political boundaries. (5) A.All people seem to agree that we should tell the truth. B.As cultures meet with each other,many differences stand out. C.Each value supports many more sayings from different cultures. D.We want to show,however,that there is more to these cultur
42、es than diversity. E.These sayings from four separate cultures all support the same value- honesty. F.It is almost as if,despite all our differences,we are all still the same -we are just people. G.In other words,one culture may lean more toward justice and another culture more toward mercy.16. A. A
43、B. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G17. A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G18. A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G19. A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G20. A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）During my junior year of college,I signed up for a volunteer Teaching program in Costa Rica.I taught at a school which was lo
44、cated（位于）within a (21) and every day birds and butterflies flew throughout our school.It was beautiful.We were (22) on Costa Ricas school system,the country,the language and how to plan a lesson. The experience was beneficial to my English writing(23)when I got back to college,I began writing.I wrot
45、e so much that a piece of my writing about that experience was(24)in Folios Literary Magazine.Because of that,I was more(25) to continue working abroad. After(26)， I moved to China and worked in schools to teach reading and writing.It was a life-changing (27)of my life.Culture differences (28)me and
46、 even consumed me in the beginning,but(29) I fell in love with the people,their schools and their history. Upon(30) to my home,I became a teacher in Trenton,New Jersey.The moment I stepped into the classroom.I could empathize（感同身受）with my(31).I truly feel volunteering in Costa Rica was where it all(
47、32)and working in China enriched my leaching life.If I could do anything(33)，it might be volunteering or working abroad more before settling down. The(34) Ive made through volunteering and working abroad are an English majors dream and I hope that every English major (35) the chance to study or work
48、 abroad.21. A. desertB. seaC. forestD. river22. A. praisedB. educatedC. interviewedD. commented23. A. becauseB. unlessC. althoughD. if24. A. exchangedB. readC. rejectedD. published25. A. depressedB. determinedC. frightenedD. relaxed26. A. graduationB. requirementC. operationD. ceremony27. A. shelter
49、B. expectationC. moveD. conflict28. A. confusedB. amuseC. comfortD. excited29. A. easilyB. graduallyC. strangelyD. usually30. A. belongB. pointingC. returningD. referring31. A. volunteersB. classmatesC. colleaguesD. students32. A. repliedB. disappearedC. escapedD. started33. A. correctlyB. sincerely
50、C. differentlyD. strictly34. A. excusesB. discoveriesC. preparationsD. decisions35. A. jumps atB. stands forC. turns downD. speaks out四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36. Located in a natural depression in Guizhou,Chinas Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, (1) （know）as FAST，has identified si
51、x pulsars（脉冲星）after one year of trial operation.It is the first time Chinese scientists have discovered pulsars using a radio telescope independently developed by Chinese scientists,thus (2) （open） a new era of Chinese original space discovery. It is truly encouraging for China to have achieved such
52、 results in just one year.Since the first pulsar (3) （ discover），over 2，700 pulsars have been identified.But almost all of them are (4) the scope of the Milky Way.Being the worlds largest radio telescope,FAST is expected to capture pulsars outside the galaxy.Apart from the massive size,it also has u
53、nmatched accuracy and sensitivity,allowing scientists (5) （find） previously hidden stars.Moreover,FAST is capable of surveying the night sky for multiple (6) （science）data at once, (7) enables astronomers to jump-start many science goals.Its innovative engineering concept and design pave (8) new roa
54、d to realize a huge single dish in the most effective way. Chinas FAST science impact on astronomy will be extraordinary,and has the potential to revolutionize other (9) （area）of the natural sciences.It (10) （ remain） the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37. 假定你是李华，得知你
55、的英国笔友Kyle有意来中国读大学，请你用英文给Kyle写一封电子邮件，内容包括：（1）希望他来中国留学；（2）说明来中国留学的好处（如加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）；（3）表示愿意提供帮助注意：1词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数Dear Kyle,_Yours,Li Hua38. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。When my family moved to the United States from Colombia,I was 9 years old and k
56、new little about English.As time passed,teachers finally knew all of their students and everyone began to adapt to the life,except for me.No one called out my name,and no one seemed to know I existed.I spent the next month in my new classroom quietly.I felt that fear,loneliness and sadness came over
57、 me.The school never cared that I didnt speak English,but something else was teaching me English.Every morning when my aunt drove me to school and picked me up,she always had 106.7 Light FM（私家车广播）on.It was this station that introduced my young ears to the English sounds.Because of Sabrina the Teenag
58、e Witch,I learned the difference between witch and which.While watching the TV show South Park,I was attracted by the funny characters.In fact,thanks to pop culture,the world of English became available to me while it was being turned down at school.I also learned how to express my emotions thanks t
59、o pop culture.One day at school,we were taking a math quiz and the whole class was quiet.Suddenly,the tip of my pencil broke and I yelled,My Jesus! Everyone held their breath in surprise and I laughed to myself because something at that moment told me I had just learned my first bad word in English.
60、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。Paragraph 1：I appeared to be embarrassed at that moment,but in my heart I felt happy._Paragraph 2：Four months passed before the school placed me into an ESL program._2021-2022学年上学期宣化一中高二期初考试英语试卷答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】C【小题3】A4.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】C8.【答案】【小题1
61、】A【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】B12.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】C【小题3】B【小题4】A16.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】D【小题3】E【小题4】G【小题5】F21.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】D【小题5】B【小题6】A【小题7】C【小题8】A【小题9】B【小题10】C【小题11】D【小题12】D【小题13】C【小题14】B【小题15】A36.【答案】【小题1】known【小题2】opening【小题3】was discovered【小题4】in/within【小题5】to find【小题6】scientific【小题7】which【小题8】a【小题9
62、】areas【小题10】will remain37.【答案】Knowing that you are thinking about having college education in China, Im very glad and firmly believe that its a right choice. You are sure to benefit a lot from it. With four years spent in China, youll have a further understanding of traditional Chinese culture and t
63、he present Chinese society, which will in turn make it easy for you to make more friends and start your own business after graduation. If you dont want to stay in China, the ability of speaking Chinese and experiences of living in China can also guarantee you many good job opportunities. As for me,
64、I would be more than happy to help you. You can stay in my place before you settle down. All in all, if I were you, I wouldnt let go of such a good chance. Write to me soon to let me know your decision.38.【答案】paragraph1： I appeared to be embarrassed at that moment,but in my heart I felt happy.After
65、all,I began to speak English in public.And after that,the teachers began to pay attention to me,and sometimes they asked me to answer some easy questions.Some classmates came to me after class and play with me.Much to my joy,I made some friends and even was invited to their party and I learned to ch
66、oose some presents for them.Everyone seemed to know I existed.With teachers and friends around,I made great progress in English.【高分句型一】（老师和同学对我的态度发生了变化，我在英语上取得了进步） paragraph2： Four months passed before the school placed me into an ESL program.By that time,I was still speaking broken English but I co
67、uld make myself understood.Finally,I learned how to speak and write English at a more advanced level.【高分句型二】Now I can speak English freely and I have made a lot of friends.Fear,loneliness and sadness dont exist.I owe it all to pop culture.I still like to turn 106.7 Light FM on when I have free time.（我的英语水平得到了提高，我把它归功于流行文化）
