1、苏州五中2022-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第I卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，共20题，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上，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分，满分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，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了一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1.2. What will the woman probably do?A. See a doctor.B. Take some time off work.
2、C. Continue going to work.3. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and clerk. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son.4. How much more did the woman pay for her wedding dress than her sister?A. $ 400. B. $ 300. C. $ 100.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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
3、选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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67题。6. What are the speakers doing today?A. Playing tennis. B. Playing football. C. Playing golf.7. How often does the man play on average?A. Once a month. B. Twice a month. C. Once a week.听第7段材料，回答第89题。8. What happen
4、ed to the guy in the front of the stage?A. He fell off the stage. B. He got in a fight with some crazy people. C. He jumped into the crowd.9. What did the man like the most?A. The opening band. B. The audience. C. The design of the stage.听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10. How does the man describe his city in the
5、beginning? A. Its big. B. Its horrible. C. Its romantic.11.Whats the city center like according to the man?A. Its crowded with boats.B. Theres a famous church there.C. There arent many shops.12.Why doesnt the man like living there?A. Its too quiet.B. There are too many tourists.C. The drinking water
6、 is polluted.听第9段材料，回答第1316题。14.Which word can be used to describe Mark?A.Selfish. B. Talented. C. Lazy.15.What do we know about Karen?A. She is shy. B. She has blue eyes. C. She is single.16.What did the speakers decide to do?A. Go cycling together.B. Introduce two friends to each other.C. Have din
7、ner together.听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17. In which direction will the company move?A.North. B. West. C. South.18.Where will the employees get money for moving expenses?A.From the bank.B.From the community fund.C.From the Human Resources Department.19.What is the new office building like?A.It has 25 stories.
8、B.Its next to a movie theater.C.It includes a big restaurant for employees.20.Whats the goal of the company?A.To rank among the top five providers of Internet service.B.To become the biggest Internet service provider by 2022.C.To have a total area of 50000 square feet.第二部分：英语语言知识运用（共两小节，满分35分）第一节：单项
9、选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. The performer, who has _ gift for acting, will be _ success in a couple of years if properly nursed.A. a; aB. the; a C. the; /D. a; /22.Betty didnt attend the important conference,and thats _ she hadnt been got informed of it.A.why B.the reason C.because D.for 23. A better p
10、lan was _at yesterdays meeting.Aput forward Bput awayCput down Dput on24. The teacher stressed again that the students should not _ any important details while retelling the story. Abring out Blet out Cleave out Dmake out25.-How is everything going on with you in Europe? -Quite well. Not so smoothly
11、 as I hoped_.A. though B. instead C. either D. too26.It _ we had stayed together for a couple of weeks _ I found we had a lot in common. A. was until; when B. was until; that C. wasnt until; when D. wasnt until; that27. “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” is a proverb, _ life is beautiful
12、 but full of frustrations as well.A. means B. meaning C. to mean D. meant 28. _seems to be a strong competition in China for senior students to enter universities.A. ItB. WhatC. ThatD. There29.The Space Shuttle Columbia broke into pieces over Texas as it returned to the earth on February 1，2022，_all
13、 seven astronauts aboard.A.having killed B.killingC.being killed D.killed30. I expect Linda will pass the driving test at one attempt. So do I. She _ hard in the past two months.A. practised B. had practisedC. would practise D. has been practising31. Catherine, I have cleaned the room for you . Than
14、ks. You_. I could manage it myself.A. neednt do B. neednt have done C. mustnt do D. shouldnt have done32. - Who do you think _ the development of TV? -Its hard to say. Many people were responsible for the invention of it.A. adapted to B. contributed to C. carried out D. adjusted to33.Weve just moved
15、 into a bigger house and theres a lot to do. Lets _ it. A. keep up with B. do away with C. get down to D. look forward to34. _ in a heavy traffic jam is quite an unpleasant experience. A. Caught B. Having caughtC. Being caught D.To catch35.She was so angry at all _ she saw _ she slammed the door and
16、 closed the door behind her.A. that; that B. what; that C. what; as D.that; which第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A，B，C，D选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Ive always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed. What I remember most about visiting my boyfriends _36 is the loud tick of the clock as
17、 we _37_ ate our meal. I was _38 to regard his family as cold. 39 , once, when we were about to drive home, my boyfriends father appeared and began to wash the windshield (挡风玻璃). I could sense that his dad was a caring man.I 40 another lesson about love later. My father often telephoned me early in
18、the morning. “Buy Xerox. Its a good share price,” he 41 say when I answered the phone. My dad offered no 42 greeting and didnt ask anything about my life. This angered me and we often 43 . But one day, I thought about my fathers success and realized his care about my financial security showed how mu
19、ch he 44 me. The next time he called and told me to buy a stock (股票)，I 45 him.The way I treat my friends is sometimes 46 from how they treat me. For example, I always return phone calls without delay and 47 contact old friends. I had one friend who 48 called, responding to my messages with very shor
20、t e-mails. “She isnt a good friend!” I thought. My anger 49 as the holidays came near. Then she came to a party I hosted and handed me a beautiful 50 I had fallen in love with when we last went window-shopping. I was shocked at her 51 , and felt 52 for thinking her uncaring. Clearly I needed to chan
21、ge my expectations.Far too often, I ignore unique (独特的) expressions, eagerly (急切地) 53 people to do things my way. This has 54 me feeling unloved. Over the years, however, I have learned to read love signs 55 and get along with others.36. A. parentsB. friendsC. roommatesD. pets37. A. happily B. excit
22、edly C. silently D. sadly38. A. slow B. quick C. far D. close39. A. However B. Even C. Shortly D. Immediately40. A. had B. learned C. took D. experienced41. A. would B. shall C. may D. must42. A. cold B. honest C. pleasant D. careful43. A. laughed B. cried C. helped D. quarreled44. A. disagreed B. l
23、oved C. explored D. viewed45. A. puzzled B. hurt C. thanked D. defended46. A. similar B. familiar C. absent D. different47. A. regularly B. seldom C. endlessly D. never48. A. rarely B. often C. always D. sometimes49. A. disappeared B. lost C. grew D. fell50. A. flower B. girl C. window D. dress51. A
24、. kindness B. courage C. happiness D. disappointment52. A. inspired B. proud C. bad D. good53. A. discouraging B. hoping C. encouraging D. expecting54. A. left B. remained C. made D. let55. A. better B. higher C. more D. less第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将
25、该项涂黑。 AFive years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict(迷),” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(皱的).” Today David wears casual clothes khaki pants and a sports shirt to the office. He hardl
26、y ever wears a necktie. “Im working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.” More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the changes from formal to casual office wear have been slow. In the early 1990s,many c
27、ompanies allowed their workers to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday).This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for workers has really become an everyday thing,” said business adviser Maisly Jones. Why have so many
28、 companies started allowing their workers to wear casual clothes? One reason is that its easier for a company to attract new workers if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people dont want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so its hard to hire people if you have a
29、conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study made by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that casual dress has a side effect on work. Supporters of casual office wear also say that a
30、casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”56.David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because _. A. he often wore khaki pants and a s
31、ports shirtB. he couldnt stand a clean appearanceC. he wanted his clothes to look tidy and clean all the timeD. he didnt want to spend much money on clothes57. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because _. A. they make him feel at ease when workingB. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothesC. he
32、 looks handsome in casual clothes D. he no longer works for any company58. According to this passage, which of the following is FALSE? A. Many workers dont like a conservative dress code. B. Comfortable clothes make workers more productive. C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young workers. D. A
33、ll the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear.59. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s. C. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a f
34、avor from employers. D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.BBugs Bunnys Hoping Carrot Hunt In this game you are Bugs Bunnyand your goal is to reach the finish lineA carrot truck has spilled its cargo! Gather as many carrots as you can, and when you get the big carrot, youll b
35、e able to jump even higher!Instructions: Use the mouse to move Bugs left and right, and click to jump a gap while gathering carrotsCategory: Action Mushroom Madness You are in charge of protecting several farmsIts up to you to make sure the mushrooms there reach maturity before the animals in the fo
36、rest get their hands on themUse your swatter（苍蝇拍）to fight off anything that comes near them; use heavier weapons if necessaryInstructions：Slap any creature that conies near your mushroomsUse the mouse to control the swatterIf you see a power up, click to use itCollect coins to buy upgrades after eac
37、h levelCategory: Action Rudolphs Kick and Fly Santas little helpers have worked all year preparing for ChristmasWhen Santa finally leaves to deliver his presents, the elves(精灵）head down to the snowfields with Rudolph, the reindeer, to play their favorite game: Kick and Fly!Instructions: 1.Use the mo
38、use to aim, and click to launch an elf 2.While in the air, click again to catch, and to gain extra height 3.The goal is to collect as many Christmas ornaments（装饰物）possible, and get 10 points for each oneTips: If youre heading towards an obstacle(障碍), be sure to avoid it!Category: Action Click Flick
39、Your mission is to save chicks falling from the skyUse your trampoline （蹦床） to bounce them up and direct them into a nestBut hurryif you dont, many chicks will fall and lose their livesThere will be falling bombs, worms, nuts and eggs and you can get extra points by collecting the worms and nutsSave
40、 the amount of chicks shown to unlock the next level!Instructions: Move the chicks left and right using keys or the mouseCategory: Adventure60. The main purpose of the passage is to _Atell us different categories of gamesBask us to decide which game is the bestC. introduce several interesting comput
41、er gamesD. let us evaluate whether we are interested in the games61.Which of the following statements about the games is TRUE according to the passage?A. Bugs Bunny needs to be fast to winB. All four games are in the same categoryC. Players can only use the mouse to control the targetsD. The number
42、of elves decides whether a player wins in Rudolphs Kick and Fly62If a player wants to become stronger to drive animals away, he should try to _A. find a power up or use heavier weapons B. collect falling bombs as quickly as possibleC. click the elf while its in the air D. get the big carrot while ru
43、nningCWhen its 10:15 in New York, its 9:15 in Salt Lake City, and 7:15 in San Francisco isnt it? This consistent and orderly time system, based on a grid of time zones, seems so natural that people rarely give it a moments thought. So you may find it surprising to learn that prior to the late 1800s
44、each community established its own time by looking at the sun. When the sun shone directly overhead in Washington, D.C., for example, it was 12:00 noon there; up the road in Philadelphia, however, it was 12:07, and in Boston it was 12:24. To measure time with absolute accuracy, it is necessary to mo
45、ve the clock about one minute for every twelve miles of distance; so according to “sun time” your pocket watch would be slightly incorrect if you ventured only a few miles down the road.It was not until the advent of widespread railroad travel that a need arose for regularized time. At one point ove
46、r 300 local times were honored within the country, making it literally impossible for trains to arrive consistently on time everywhere. As a result, in 1883 the continental, United States was divided into four time longitude. The standardization resulting from this system proved so helpful that in 1
47、884 the International Meridian Conference applied the same procedure to establish time zones around the world. Thus, if it is 11:07 p.m. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a little simple research will quickly determine that in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it is 9:07 A.M. and not 9:15. 63This passage is organized a
48、s .Aa personal narrativeBa problem and a solutionCa spatial (空间的) descriptionDa persuasive essay64Before the 1880s, each town .Ahad its own train stationB had the same time as towns 20 or more miles awayCbelieved that a system of regulating time was neededDestablished its own time by the sun65The di
49、stance between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia must be .Amore than 75 milesBmore than 150 milesCmore than 200 milesDmore than 300 miles66The cause of the regularized time is .AInternational Meridian ConferenceBthe sun timeCthe widespread railroad travelDthe continental USDI have a friend who live
50、s by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they havent thought about it, dont have it on their schedule, didnt know it was coming or are too strict to depart from their
51、 routine.I cant count the times I called my sister and said,“How about going to lunch in half an hour?” She would gasp and stammer(结结巴巴地说), “I cant. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday. I had a late breakfast. It looks like rain.”And my personal favorite respon
52、se:“Its just Monday.”She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, Ive tried to be a little more flexible. Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to
53、 show for our lives is repetition of “Im going to”,“I plan on” and “Someday, when things are settled down a bit.”When anyone calls my“seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with
54、her for five minutes, and youre ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home,
55、I would have died happy.Now go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to, not something on your SHOULD DO list. 67. The example of the writers sister serves as_. A. an argument B. an introduction C. a support D. a conclusion68. The writer thinks that the underlined excuse “Its just Monday.”is
56、 acceptable, because _. A. it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time later B. it sounds most reasonable of all the excuses. C. it shows respect for the writers suggestion D. it indicates the time when they can have lunch together69. The underlined word “contagious” in the fourth
57、 paragraph means “_”. A. appropriate B. influential C. practical D. evident70. What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage? A. To suggest how time flies. B. To persuade busy people to relax. C. To advise people to keep their promise. D. To convince readers to be flexible on their sched
58、ule for practical joy. 第II卷（非选择题）第一部分 任务型阅读 （共10题；每小题1分）请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空一词。True friends are rare to come by these days. Even if you believe youve connected with someone, how do you really know he is a true friend? And often you will find that someone who you thought you could t
59、rust may have let you down. There are ways you can know if a friendship is true and how you can hold onto that friend.A true friend is someone who will be there for you no matter what happens. Through good times and bad times，they will stand by you. They will accept you for who you are without tryin
60、g to change you，and they will be there to help you grow in new ways.Trust is another important aspect. A true friend will keep your secrets. They will be honest and be someone you can depend on. They will listen and be someone you know you can talk things over with，even if they may not have advice t
61、o share with you.Friendship is a two-way street though. To find true friends and keep them, you must in turn be the same as well. Be there for them in their hard times and share the good times with them. Be someone your friends can depend on as well and offer them the same things they give to you. A
62、 friendship will fall apart fast if only one person is giving and putting all the effort in. If you are the only one making an effort, be honest.There will be barriers in the road but that is the test of true friendship. If it can survive those barriers，it will be stronger and better than ever. St T
63、homas Aquinas said, “There is nothing on this earth more prized than friendship and it holds true.How to find a true friend?The writers (71) _ on friends nowadaysTrue friends (72) _ come by nowadays.Those who you regarded as your friends may make you (73) _.Characteristics of true friendshipA true f
64、riend will (74) _ you whatever happens.A true friend will keep your secrets and be a good (75) _.Ways to (76) _ friendshipStay with your friends when they are in (77) _.Be someone who your friends can (78) _. (79) _ is the key to keep a friendship if you are the only one making efforts.ConclusionTru
65、e friendship can stand up to various (80) _ and grow stronger and better.第二部分根据单词首字母或中文提示填空（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）81. Contrary to common belief, stress is not n_ a bad thing.82. _ (从个人角度)，I dont think too much of the idea.83.The education _ (预算) is still growing, 40% of which is spent on the school facil
66、ities.84.I hope you can give me a _ (明确的) answer by Friday. 85.This is my second trip to the city. Its 30 years ago when I went there on business. So Im not really f_ with it after all these years.86.A good teacher helps _ (塑造) a child s character.87.This kind of paint can be e_ to all kinds of weat
67、her.88.Dr. Wang is widely a_ as the authority of this field.89.Of the two books, I think this one is s_ to that one in content.90.When approaching a crossroads, drivers must slow down first, watch the traffic signals and then pass it with _ (小心).第三部分 书面表达（共15分）阅读下面内容，然后按照要求写一篇英语短文：近来你们学校正准备创建和申报“省绿色学校”请你据此给某英文报写一篇短文内容包括 建设绿色校园的重要性 绿色校园不仅是指绿色的环境 为了建设绿色校园我们应该注意： 1、词数120词左右2、可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯3、开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。 Recently, our school is aiming at building a green campus. What is a green school? _ 命题：秦静 校对：沈琰12
