1、博罗县 2021-2022 学年度上学期高二期中调研考试英语试题试卷共8页，卷面满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。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 阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ACoit Towe
2、rCoit Tower provides 360-degree views of San Francisco and the bay, including the Golden Gate Bridge. The most fantastic views can be seen from the observation deck. It costs $7 to get on the elevator. It is 4.9 miles from Coit Tower to the Golden Gate Bridge. Crissy FieldCrissy Field, a former army
3、, was rebuilt in 2001. It offers wonderful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, picnic areas and a small sandy beach which is popular with families. Along Crissy Field, visitors can stop for lunch at the Warming Hut, the Beach Hut Cafe or the House of Air. Distance from the Golden Gate Bridge: 2.4 miles
4、 from the Marina Green. Fort PointFor a close view of the bridge, visit Fort Point, which is a Civil War time brick fort that can be entered through the Marine Drive park at Crissy Field. Although Fort Point never had any military(军事的) action, the Golden Gate Bridges chief engineer, Joseph Strauss,
5、redesigned the bridge to preserve the fort as a “fine example of some kind of art”. Distance from the Golden Gate Bridge: 1.2 miles. Lands EndLands End near Lincoln Park offers a perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Visitors can walk along a paved sidewalk near the 17th hole of the Lincoln Park M
6、unicipal Golf Course. Here, there are several benches and photo opportunities to picture the beauty of the bridge. Distance from the Golden Gate Bridge: 3.0 miles.1.Where can visitors have a picnic?A. At Coit Tower. B. At Crissy Field.C. At Fort Point. D. At Lands End.2.Why did Joseph redesign the b
7、ridge?A. To offer wide walking and cycling trails.B. To picture the beauty of the bridge.C. To take a close view of the bridge.D. To save the fort as an art.3.What is the purpose of writing the text?A. To introduce some places to view the Golden Gate Bridge.B. To introduce some great places in the G
8、olden Gate Bridge.C. To compare the four famous places in San Francisco.D. To introduce the history of the Golden Gate Bridge.BAfter university in 2011, Samuel went to a rural primary school for native children, where, on his first day, another teacher told him, Samuel, you dont have to do much, the
9、yre just Orang Asli-native children. This was what Samuel would spend years fighting against.The Orang Asli community has struggled with poverty, melting into society, and losing their own identity and culture due to others disregard of it. The main barrier in teaching these children was that many o
10、f the teachers thought that the native children were not worth their efforts. It was thought that whatever was taught would make no difference, so nobody bothered to try. The children themselves ended up believing these stigmas (污名), often doubting what they can achieve. Teachers skipped or slept in
11、 classes, and little effort was made to create an appropriate learning environment. Consequently, the school was one of the worst-performing in the district.Samuel cared about his native students and accepted their culture, leading him to see their potential. However, he also came to see that they d
12、id not have equal opportunities compared to urban schools, due to the lack of facilities. So he set up a crowdfunding project to create a fully equipped 21st-century English classroom with tablets and computers. The Orang Asli children now learn technology, experience English and communicate in Engl
13、ish with volunteers all over Malaysia and overseas.Consequently, the students have improved in national standardized examinations, from a pass rate of 30% in English (2008-2012) to an average of 80% (2013-2017). These efforts have resulted in a shift of what local children are considered capable of
14、academically.4.What did the teachers words suggest about the native children? A. They were intelligent. B. They were hopeless.C. They were unfriendly. D. They were independent.5.What major problem did Samuel need to solve? A. The poverty of local people. B. The lack of facilities in his school.C. Th
15、e unfair treatment of the native kids. D. The unsuitable teaching methods.6.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The change of native students.B. The importance of learning English.C. The improvement of native education.D. Samuels work for the native kids.7.What can we learn from Samuels story? A. R
16、espect makes a big difference.B. The academic performance comes first.C. Everyone deserves access to education.D. One method cant apply to each situation.CThe idea of using a public bathroom with see-through walls may sound like a nightmare. But a famous Japanese architect is hoping to change that v
17、iew, using new technology to make restrooms in Tokyo parks more appealing.There are two things we worry about when entering a public restroom, especially those located at a park, according to architect Shigeru Bans firm. The first is cleanliness, and the second is whether anyone is inside. The newly
18、-invented transparent walls can turn off both of those worries, Ban says, by showing people what waits for them inside. After users enter the restroom and lock the door, the rooms walls turn a powdery pastel(彩色蜡笔的，柔和的）shadeand are no longer see-through.Eans transparent facilities are sure to make fo
19、r great conversation among visitors to the parkand theyll stand out even more after dark. At night, the facility lights up the park like a beautiful lantern, the architects website says.The group is behind the Tokyo Toilet project, enlisting（招募）world-famous architects to create toilets like youve ne
20、ver seen. The projects eye-catching toilets are part of a plan to put people at ease when visiting a public bathroom. The project may seem silly, but the 16 architects who are reimagining public toilets are some of the brightest names in Japanese architecture. The list includes four Pritzker Prize w
21、innersBan, Toyo Ito, Tadao Ando and Fumihiko Maki一along with international stars such as Kengo Kuma and Sou Fujimoto. The fashion designer Nigo is also contributing.Bans colorful public bathrooms opened to the public this month in two parks: Yoyogi Fu kamachi Mini Park and Haru-no-Ogawa Community Pa
22、rk. Others will be opening in coming months.8.Why are people often worried before entering a public restroom? A. Its not always clean.B. Its usually at a huge distance. C. Its lock is usually useless.D. Its always occupied.9.What does the underlined word transparent mean in the third paragraph? A. F
23、ull of bright colors.B. Not easy to see through. C. Easy to see through.D. Thick and strong.10.What do we know about the project from the last two paragraphs? A. Its impractical and silly.B. Its rewarding and famous. C. It has won the Pritzker Prize.D. Its the fruit of collective wisdom.11.Which of
24、the following can be the best title for the text? A. Should the public restrooms be upgraded? B. The new high-tech walls of public restrooms are coming C. How do we live with see-through public facilities? D. Some famous architects designed a silly project.DGrowing up, we are constantly reminded tha
25、t young people are heavily affected by technology. We prefer to text our friends in the same room rather than make eye contact with them. And even though never-ending studies reveal to us the extent of our social media addiction, we should at least consider that its not only our young peoples proble
26、m any more.Theres the rise of the Instagram mums, who like to post a variety of cute baby pictures, share their mom feelings and their wonderful lifestyles. They are the so-called “Facebook mum generation”, a growing group of parents that like to overshare.While all of this might be fine, and even a
27、 little humorous, new research suggests that parents technology addiction is negatively affecting their childrens behavior. According to the study, 40% of mothers and 32% of fathers have admitted having some sort of phone addiction. This has led to a significant fall in verbal interactions within fa
28、milies.There is no denying that I get annoyed when receiving the words “Ill be with you soon” from a parent. Sometimes what I want to do is ask one question. But, at the same time, every day leaving the room to wait until my father is finished with his “serious business” (Farmville), has now become
29、the norm. Whether you want to escape your disturbing children for a bit, or want to stay up late flicking through Twitter, know that wanting to do all of these is normal. But before telling us to put our phones away and listing how much damage social media can do to us, why not lead by example? Why
30、not consider how much time you spend on the phone and how this is impacting your children and your relationship with us? Maybe in this way we can work on our addiction together.12. From Paragraph 1, we can know that teenagers nowadays _.A. enjoy socializing with their friendsB. send messages to thei
31、r friends every dayC. hate to make eye contact with their friends D. are heavily addicted to their mobile phones13. What does the author think of mums oversharing?A. Boring.B. Selfish.C. Funny.D. Meaningful.14. The underlined word “norm” in Paragraph 4 probably means _.A. securityB. standardC. routi
32、neD. custom15. Whats the main purpose of the article?A. To share the authors own experience with the readers.B. To call on parents to get rid of their own media addiction.C. To reveal that parents are always addicted to mobile phones.D. To show the authors dissatisfaction with parents phone use.第二节
33、（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，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。In many parts of the world, spring is in full bloom. Flowers of all colors and shapes make our world look and smell better. So it is no surprise that people love flowers.Well, except for one. Dandelions (蒲公英)! In the USA, dandelions are
34、 considered “weeds”. People try their best to kill all of them with chemical products or dig them out at the roots. Dandelions are hard to kill. 16._Dandelions are actually one of the most nutritious foods. They are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamins A and C. Also, they provide people
35、lots of iron, calcium and potassium (钾). 17._From the bottom of the roots to the top of the flower, nothing goes to waste.Dandelions are said to provide several possible health benefits such as reducing inflammation (炎症) and improving some skin conditions. 18._The root of the dandelion is rich in fi
36、ber, which could support the balance of bacteria in your digestive system.19._They are drought-resistant flowers and can grow in environments too dry or difficult for most other crops. Their roots spread easily as do their white, soft, seed-filled tops.Dandelions are fun for kids. 20._Pick the white
37、 top, make a wish, close your eyes and blow. Then perhaps your wish will come true. Even if the wish does not come true, at least the seeds have traveled far and wide, letting more of this nutritious food source continue to grow.A. People eat “leafy greens or add more “color to their diet.B. They ma
38、y also be helpful to the digestion.C. So there is no flower more hated than the dandelion.D. There is a game children play with dandelions.E. Another great thing is that you can eat every part of the dandelions.F. That is a good thing because dandelions are packed with goodness!G. Dandelions are an
39、easy-to-grow food source.第二部分 语言运用（共四节，满分75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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A couple in ordinary clothes walked into the Harvards outer office. We want to see the president, the man said softly. He will be busy all day, the secretary spoke21, concluding that the co
40、uple had no 22with Harvard from what they wore. Well wait, the lady replied. Four hours later, the couple didnt go away. And the secretary grew 23 and finally decided to disturb the president. Someone of 24 obviously had no time to spend with nobodies, and he 25 people in such clothes filling in his
41、 outer office. The president, frozen-faced, walked proudly toward the couple. The lady told him, We had a son that 26 Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard and was very happy here. But he was accidentally 27. And my husband and I would like to 28 a memorial (纪念物) to him somewhere on campus. The pre
42、sident wasnt 29; he was shocked. Madam, he said 30, we cant put up a statue for every person who studied in Harvard and died. Oh, no, the lady 31quickly. In fact, we thought we would give a building to Harvard. The president 32at the couple and then shouted, A building! Do you know how much a buildi
43、ng costs? The cost of the Harvards buildings is over 7.5 million dollars. For a moment the lady was 33. Then she turned to her husband and said quietly, Is that all it costs to 34a university? Her husband nodded. Mr and Mrs Stanford walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California, where they establi
44、shed a university 35after their sonStanford University, which turned out to be a famous university in America. 21. A. impatientlyB. excitedlyC.enthusiastically D. awkwardly22. A. concernB. problemC. interest D. business23. A. embarrassedB. gratefulC. annoyed D. upset24. A. importanceB. actionC. char
45、acter D. age25. A. invitedB. observedC. thanked D. hated26. A. affectedB. attendedC. admitted D. abandoned27. A. killedB. dismissedC. disabled D. forgotten28. A. keepB. buyC. build D. leave29. A. disappointedB. sensitiveC. touched D. deserved30. A. curiouslyB. delightedlyC. sadly D. coldly31. A. exp
46、lainedB. apologizedC. changed D. argued32. A. smiledB. glancedC. pointed D. laughed33. A. desperateB. amazedC. ambitious D. silent34. A. buyB. startC. access D. develop35. A. namedB. lookingC. followed D. taking第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you ever heard the term “da
47、rk ride” and wondered 36._it meant? How about “flat ride”? Lets explore some of the more common 37._ (type) of rides. A “dark ride” is an industry term for any amusement park or theme park ride that uses vehicles to send passengers into an indoor environment and through 38._ series of scenes. Ride v
48、ehicles take many forms including cars on a track, trackless vehicles and boats 39._ float in a channel of water. A “flat ride” refers to attractions at amusement parks, carnivals, fairs and theme parks that 40._（typical)spin around. They usually include a circular platform and 41._(place) on the gr
49、ound. The term is used to refer to a large number of rides. 42._ (depend) on their speed and other features, they may or may not be considered thrill rides. Generally, “kiddie rides” are intended 43._ young riders which are thrilling. A “motion simulator ride” uses seats that move with point-of-view
50、 media 44._(provide)viewers with the illusion(错觉)that they are moving and physically taking part in the action. Most motion simulator rides are presented in theaters of 45._（vary) sizes. 第三节 (共2小题10空；每空1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面小短文，根据上下文语境，从所给的A、B、C、D、E、F六个选项中，选出最佳选项填入空白处，每个单词只使用一次，每个方框里有一个是多余的单词。AA.embarrassi
51、ng B. appropriate C. gesture D. avoid E. varies F. display We use body language to express our thoughts and pinions in our interactions with other people. However, body language 46._ from culture to culture. For example, in Japan, someone who witnesses another person employing the 47._ for “OK” migh
52、t think it means money. In France , a person encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. For another example, people 48._ their interest by making eye contact in some countries. But in Japan you should 49._ it when talking to an older person because people will look down to d
53、emonstrate respect. So remember to use body language in a way that is 50._ to the culture you are in.BA.successfully B. awarded C.acknowledged D. evaluated E. properties F. adoptedTu Youyou, whose research led to the discovery of artemisinin, a crucial new treatment for malaria, was 51._Nobel Prize
54、for Physiology or Medicine. The discovery was extremely difficult. In their research, she and her team examined over 2000 old medical texts, and 52._ 280000plants for their medical 53._. They 54._ different methods to draw out the extract from the wormwood. First they tested a collection of dried wo
55、rmwood leaves, and then tried boiling fresh wormwood and using the liquid obtained from this to treat malaria, but both did not work. Finally they 55._drew out the extract by using a lower temperature.第四节 (共30空；每空1分，满分30分)根据中文提示，补全句子。1.2.3.56. I dont know what other people think about your plan. Per
56、sonally, speaking, I am _ _ _ it.关于你的计划，我不知道其他人是怎么想的。就我个人而言，我赞成。57. After _ _ the TV, Andy checked whether there was anything left and set out.关了电视之后，安迪检查看看是否有遗漏东西，然后才出发。58. The economy of this country has greatly improved since he _ _ _ in 2014.自从他2014年上台，这个国家的经济大大地提高了。59. _ _ about 13 years _ the
57、company made a profit in the US.过了大约13年这个公司才在美国实现盈利。60. It is dry and windy in autumn and we should be careful enough not to _ _.秋天风高物燥，我们要小心不要引起火灾。61. The fascinating Jiuzhaigou scenery _ _nature lovers from all over the world every year.迷人的九寨沟每年吸引了来自全世界的自然爱好者。 62. A good way to _ _ the barriers be
58、tween parents and children is to have a face-to-face talk.面对面的交谈是扫除父母与孩子之间的障碍的一个好方法。63. In India, some body languages are not _ _, such as eating with left hands and touching a childs head.在印度，有些肢体语言是不被认可的，比如用左手吃饭和抚摸小孩的头。64. Jane was stubborn. She _ _ wearing her jeans to attend a formal party.简很固执。
59、她坚持穿着牛仔裤去参加一个正式的派对。65. We have _ _ _ _ each other over the phone or through WeChat ever since we met in 2015 for the first time.自从我们2015年第一次见面以来，我们就一直通过电话或是微信保持联系。66. For a surgeon, there is _ _ _ having a good sleep in his own bed after an operation对于一个外科医生来说，做完手术之后没有比在自己的床上睡觉更好的事了。67. It is said t
60、hat the newly-built concert hall can hold _ _ 1500 people.据说新建的音乐大厅能容纳多达1500人。第三部分 读后续写（满分25分） 68 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。续写的词数应为150词左右。 One weekend in July, Jane and her husband, Tom, had driven three hours to camp overnight by a lake in the forest. Unfortunately, on the way they started to q
61、uarrel. By the time they reached the lake, Jane was so angry that she said to Tom, “Im going to find a better spot for us to camp” and walked away. With no path to follow, Jane just walked on for quite a long time. After she had climbed to a high place and She suddenly realized that she was lost. “T
62、om!” she cried. “Help!”No reply. If only she had not left her mobile phone in that bag with Tom. Jane kept moving, but the farther she walked, the more confused she became. As night was beginning to fall, Jane was so tired that she had to stop for the night. Lying awake in the dark, Jane wanted very
63、 much to be with Tom and her family. She wanted to hold him and tell him how much she loved him.Jane rose at the break of day, hungry and thirsty. She found a stream and also saw some berry bushes. She drank and ate a few berries. Feeling stronger now, Jane began to walk along the stream and hope it
64、 would lead her to the lake.As she picked her way carefully along the stream, Jane heard a helicopter. Is that for me? Unfortunately, the trees made it impossible for people to see her from above. A few minutes later, another helicopter flew overhead. Jane took off her yellow blouse, thinking that s
65、he should go to an open area and flag them if they came back again.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，每段开头语已为你写好。Para1:But no more helicopter came and it was getting dark again._ _ Para2:It was daybreak when Jane woke up._ _ 博罗县 2021-2022 学年度上学期高二期中调研考试英语试题答案第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)A篇1-3B D A B篇 4-7 BCDA C
66、篇 8-11. ACDB D篇 12-15DCCB 16-20F E B G D第二部分 语言运用（共四节，满分75分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.-25 ADCAD 26-27.BACCD 31-35.ABDBA第二节语法填空36what 37types 38a 39that/which 40typically41are placed 42Depending 43for 44to provide 45various第三节 短文选词填空A: ECFDB B: BDEFA第四节 根据中文提示补全句子。56.in favour of 57.turning/switching
67、 off 58.came to power 59.It tookbefore60.catch fire 61.appeals to 62. break down 63.approved of 64. insisted on 65. kept in touch with 66.nothing better than 67.up to 第三部分 书面表达（possible version）Sample 1But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again. There was nothing but silence, Jane wa
68、s extremely frightened and missed her husband, Tom, a great deal. She couldnt help crying, clutching her hair. However, having a deep breath, Jane made her way bravely, concentrating all efforts on walking down along the stream. To her great joy, she eventually reached an open area. Feeling exhauste
69、d, she fell asleep.It was daybreak when Jane woke up. The sun shone lightly, bringing warmth and hope to the world. Jane stayed at the open air patiently to wait for others to help. Two hours later, the helicopter which she had seen yesterday caught her eyes. Jane took up her yellow blouse to flag t
70、hem and yelled out to make the helicopter notice her. Fortunately, the helicopter noticed her and came closer, finally landing at the open-air. Her husband, Tom, got out of the helicopter. Surprised and overjoyed a great deal, Jane held him tightly and told him how much she loved him. At the moment,
71、 the mountain was filled with love.Sample 2But no more helicopters came and it was getting down again. “I shouldnt have left Tom”, thought Jane. Feeling disappointed, Jane had to stay alone for another night. After walking a long distance again, it occurred to her that she had a box of matches with
72、her. She was wild with joy and used them to burn some branches so that she could get some warmth. Staring at the jumping flames, Jane thought of all the things that she and Tom had experienced together. Only in this way could Jane feel better and fall asleep.It was daybreak when Jane woke up. Feelin
73、g refreshed, she continued to walk along the stream to find a way out. At noon, to her great joy, she finally caught sight of a wide water surface in the distance. It was the lake! Also she spotted a crew of policemen seeking along the bank! It seemed that they also spotted her because they were moving towards her! It was Tom who called the police. Finally, they led her to her husband. They hugged together firmly the instant they met as if they would never separate again. They got home and have led a happy life ever since.
