2021-2022学年（下）学期高二英语期中测试卷
注意事项：
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)略
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Keeper for a Day Program
Do you love animals and ever find yourself wanting to know what a zookeeper does all day
Why not check out our Keeper for a Day Program and find out for yourself how unbelievable the job can be! You can work with a zookeeper to find out how the animals are fed and taken care of every day, and how our keepers play a very important role in conservation (保护) and research programs. Whether you’re interested in animal care as a career or just want to have some fun, this program is worth all the sweat and smells!
Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Program Fee (aged 14 & up):
Full Day Rate(8.5 hrs) Half Day Rate (4 hrs)
$ 300 for zoo members $ 200 for zoo members
$ 350 for non-members $ 250 for non-members
To register for the Keeper for a Day Program:
1. Choose your top 3 areas you would like to experience, in order of your preference. Please notice that only one area will be chosen. Your top choice is not guaranteed (保证) and may change without notice.
2. Fill out the registration by clicking here.
3. Send the registration form via e-mail(preferably) or fax/mail and pay by credit card (AMEX/VISA or MASTERCARD) only.
4. You will be sent an e-mail for confirmation (确认书) within 3 weeks after we receive your registration. The confirmation will contain detailed information about your Keeper for a Day Program at the Toronto Zoo.
For any further questions please e-mail Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Coordinators at keeperforaday@
1．Who is the Keeper for a Day Program designed for
A．Zookeepers. B．Animal lovers.
C．Environmentalists. D．Animal researchers.
2．How much can a zoo member save for a whole-day program
A．$ 50. B．$ 100. C．$ 150. D．$ 200.
3．What should people do to take part in the program
A．Pay by check. B．Sign up at the zoo.
C．Choose only one activity. D．Register ahead of time.
B
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气). The year starts from Beginning of Spring and ends with Greater Cold, moving in cycles. The solar term culture is still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
Grain Buds (小满) is the 8th solar term of the year. It means that the seeds (种子) from the grain are becoming full. During Grain Buds, the summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time mentions, “Heavy rainfall makes the river full.” Because of the great increase in rainfall, rivers are full of water. This is a good time to enjoy fish. It is also a harvest season for fishermen.
Frost’s Descent (霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, is the last solar term of autumn. The weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins. The apple is one kind of recommended fruit during Frost’s Descent. There are many sayings about apples’ benefits (益处) in China, such as “ Eat an apple after meals. Even old men can be as strong as young men.”
Minor Cold (小寒) is the 23rd one. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always start preparing for Chinese New Year. According to traditional Chinese medicine thoughts, people need to eat food that has more yang energy to prevent cold from harming their bodies. Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge (腊八粥).
4．Which is the last solar term of a year
A．Frost’s Descent. B．Greater Cold.
C．Minor Cold. D．Beginning of Spring.
5．Which solar term do fishermen like best
A．Beginning of Spring. B．Grain Buds.
C．Frost’s Descent. D．Minor Cold.
6．Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the underlined sentences in Paragraph 3
A．An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
B．It’s more useful for old men to eat apples than young men.
C．If old men eat apples after meals, they will never die.
D．Old men will grow into young men after eating an apple.
7．What are the usual practices for people in most areas of China during Minor Cold
①prepare for Chinese New Year ②have Laba porridge
③say goodbye to the coldest days ④wear warmer clothes
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④
C
For many English learners learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. Even for advanced level learners, written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.
Writing in English needs to follow rules of grammar much more closely than in spoken English. For example, if someone says ‘Please borrow me your pen’ in conversation, it’s clear from the context that the speaker intended to say ‘Please lend me your pen’. In written communication, words are even more important because they lack visual context. Especially if you are working in a business setting, making mistakes can cause miscommunication which might lead to problems. In conversation, you can smile and make a good impression. With writing, all you have are your words.
Imagine if you’re at a party. You might have a conversation with someone and only understand a few words. However, because you’re in the context of a party, you can make all the mistakes you want. It doesn’t matter. Everyone is having fun. When it comes to writing, there’s not so much room for error.
Spoken English is much more spontaneous (自发的) than written English. It’s looser and mistakes don’t necessarily impact your ability to communicate clearly. In writing, it’s important to think about how to write to the intended audience. You need to understand who will be reading your writing. It takes time to figure these things out.
We expect more of what we read. We expect it to be true, entertaining or informative. When there’s an expectation, there’s pressure to perform well. With speaking, with the possible exception of giving a presentation, there’s not nearly so much pressure-unless you’re closing a business deal.
It is important when teaching written English skills - especially for business English - to be aware of the challenges that learners will face when learning to function in a written English environment.
8．According to the second paragraph, why are words more important in written communication
A．Because writers can only rely on words.
B．Because grammar only applies to writing.
C．Because written words are more expressive.
D．Because written English involves little visual effect.
9．In which situation is a person expected to have the most pressure
A．When taking part in parties. B．When giving a presentation
C．When having a talk with friends. D．When hanging out with business partners.
10．What will the author probably continue to write after the last paragraph
A．Tips on how to teach English writing skills.
B．Functions of writing skills in business English.
C．Difference between spoken and written English.
D．Challenges people will meet in making business.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Why Is It Easy to Speak Fluently
B．What Contributes to a Good Writing
C．How Can a Person Improve His Writing
D．Why Is Writing More Difficult than Speaking
D
Some big scientific discoveries aren’t actually discovered but borrowed. That’s what happened when scientists discovered proteins from an unlikely lender: green algae(绿藻), whose cells are decorated with proteins that can sense light.
The light-sensing protein promised the power to control neurons(神经元)by providing a way to turn them on and off. Such ability, first noticed in 2002, quickly caught the attention of brain scientists: Nerve cells which were genetically engineered to produce such proteins become light-controlled. A flash of light could cause a quiet neuron to send signals or force an active neuron to fall silent. “This is the light sensor that we needed,” says Zhuo-Hua Pan, a scientist searching for a way to control vision cells in mice’s eyes. The method is now called optogenetics (光遗传学).
In Pan’s lab, light-responsive proteins restored vision in mice with damaged eyesight, a finding that has now led to a medical test on people. Optogenetics’ promise wasn’t clear in early days, as scientists were first learning how to use these proteins in neurons. “At that time, no one expected that this optogenetic work would have such a huge impact,” Pan says.
The algae’s light sensors have been adopted for use in countless brain research fields. Talia, another scientist, uses optogenetics to study connections between cells in the mouse brain. The method allows her to comb the relationships between cells that produce and respond to dopamine(多巴胺), which might help uncover details about motivation and learning.
So far, optogenetics research has taken place mostly in mice. But findings into more complex brains like human brain may soon be confirmed. “We are definitely on the tip of uncovering some fascinating principles of the human brain, such as how the brain transforms signals from the eyes into perceptions,” says Yasmine of Columbia University.
No matter what happens next in this swiftly moving field, one thing is certain: Brain scientists will be forever in the algae’s debt.
12．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．The origin of neurons. B．The discovery of green algae.
C．The varieties of neurons. D．The inspiration from green algae.
13．What can we learn from Pan’s research
A．Damaged eyesight is likely to be restored.
B．The findings are used to cure brain diseases.
C．Relationships between cells have been found.
D．The light-sensing protein is the key to the brain.
14．What’s Yasmine’s attitude towards the future of her research
A．Cautious. B．Confident. C．Critical. D．Unclear.
15．Which section is this text most probably taken from
A．Health. B．Botany. C．Figure. D．Invention.
第二节(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可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that the summer vacation is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things：new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily，these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. 16
Most teachers begin the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things you’ll be doing that year. 17 When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules and school rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.
18 However, it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to students you know and new ones that you don’t. Make the first move and you’ll be glad about what you did, and so will your new friends!
19 You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T shirt in one of your vacations, or a pair of shoes. It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders, and whatever else you’ll be needing. 20
A．But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.
B．Going to a new school for kids can make them excited as well as nervous.
C．You might already know a lot of people in your class on the first day.
D．Making friends requires enthusiasm and patience.
E．Let’s find out more about going to a new school.
F．The new schoolday always means a lot to us.
G．Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class, too.
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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
二、完形填空
When Jenny was riding a bike to the local Wildlife Center last December, she was scheduled to go bird-watching. Just a mile into her walk, she saw a female 21 near the water’s edge. Jenny had worked at a wild bird rehabilitation (康复) center and 22 that swans can be aggressive. But as she approached this one, it didn’t 23 . She was certain that the bird needed 24 attention.
Jenny put her jacket over the bird’s head to keep it calm, 25 picked it up and held it in her arms. And then a thought 26 : What should I do now
Her best 27 was the rehab center, but that was on the other side of town. How was she going to 28 a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way. Luckily, some 29 driving by offered her, her bike and the swan a(n) 30 to the rehab center.
Staff members at the rehab center 31 that the swan might have lead (铅) poisoning. They got the swan back up on her feet. 32 , the swan had a bacterial infection. Two months after Jenny came to her 33 , she passed away.
It’s a(n) 34 ending, but the story shows just how far people are willing to go to 35 animals.
21．A．butterfly B．dolphin C．frog D．swan
22．A．knew B．revealed C．confirmed D．admitted
23．A．leave B．protest C．move D．scare
24．A．moral B．chemical C．particular D．medical
25．A．intelligently B．carefully C．preciously D．bravely
26．A．sprang to mind B．came up with C．gave rise to D．put forward to
27．A．strategy B．solution C．theory D．support
28．A．deliver B．export C．transport D．harm
29．A．strangers B．workers C．nurses D．doctors
30．A．access B．lift C．favor D．attempt
31．A．assumed B．illustrated C．informed D．determined
32．A．Accidentally B．Gradually C．Sadly D．Consequently
33．A．rescue B．habitat C．help D．nest
34．A．unexpected B．natural C．destructive D．disappointing
35．A．raise B．track C．save D．Damage
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。
In Canada, high school grades 36 (use) as the main standards for admission (准许进入) to college or university. However, a research 37 (do) by scientists shows that nearly 75% of student success is decided by other factors (因素). These factors are often described 38 21st-century skills.
The important things that lead to 39 (successful) finishing post-secondary education at the student level are good study habits and stress management. While a good mix (结合，融合) of all the factors 40 (seem) to be the best factor of student success, 41 is likely that strengths in one area can make up for disadvantages (不足) in other areas. For example, a student 42 has lower grades in high school can be good in university if he has clear goals about 43 (he) future.
Although high school grades will be used to decide if a student is admitted into an academic (学业的，学术的) program, the student’s ability 44 (deal) with challenges of the post-secondary world will decide their success. Good high school grades do not guarantee (确保) success; secondary schools and parents can be key players in 45 (help) to support the development of Independent-thinking students who will be able to succeed at the post-secondary level.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46．假如你是李华、你的朋友Jack来信就如何过一个有意义的暑假向你征求意见，请你给他回一封邮件。
注意：
1.字数80左右。
2.可以适当增加细节使文章更加连贯。
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
I am glad to receive your letter.
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Best wishes.
Yours
Lihua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
When Ryan first turned up for Ms. Rose’s class, he was kind of nervous because he’d heard Ms. Rose could be a real monster sometimes. But as Ms. Rose started with an overview of what they’d be doing during the year in a pleasant voice, she looked nice enough. Then with a more serious tone, she warned the students that she’d be giving them homework assignments, which were not to be handed in late, and they were to be completed fully. “No excuses! No extensions! ”
That day she assigned the class its first homework. They had to do a sheet of math problems and read a short story. It wasn’t due until Thursday, but she suggested they do it immediately that night. “Homework has a way of piling up,” she said, with her eyes narrowing slightly. But today was only Monday! There was plenty of time, Ryan thought.
So when school was over, Ryan and his friends ran off to play baseball. Exhausted after the game, he entertained himself with his favorite TV show, leaving his homework aside on his desk. Days passed quickly. Ryan was free of worries most of the time, while Ms. Rose just occasionally reminded them of the deadline, and that she wouldn’t tolerate anyone not having done it.
On Wednesday, after dinner, he suddenly realized that his homework was due the next day. He raced to his desk and was greeted with the most curious thing. The pile of homework really had grown taller. Oh no! What was he going to do It looked as if the papers had towered over him, almost soaring up to the ceiling.
He really needed to get started. He did a little bit here and there, but he kept getting distracted by other work waiting for him. Finally, he couldn’t even locate the homework he’d started with. Frustrated, he gave up and went to bed. Ryan tossed and turned all night and had bad dreams of paper mountains burying him alive.
The next morning, when Ryan entered the classroom, he found Ms. Rose waiting, with her face dark with rage. Obviously, Ryan wasn’t the only one who suffered from the mysteriously growing assignments.
Paragraph 1:
Failing to meet the deadline, the students had to watch Ms. Rose transform into a real monster.
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Paragraph 2:
With a satisfied smile, Ms. Rose finally released everyone, but assigned the class some extra homework.
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试卷第1页，共3页
试卷第1页，共3页
笔试部分参考答案
阅读理解
1．B 2．A 3．D
4．B 5．B 6．A 7．C
8．A 9．B 10．A 11．D
12．D 13．A 14．B 15．A
七选五
FGCEA
完形填空
DACDB ABCAB DCADC
16．D 17．A 18．C 19．D 20．B 21．A 22．B 23．C 24．A 25．B 26．D 27．C 28．A 29．D 30．C
语法填空
36．are used 37．done 38．as 39．successfully 40．seems 41．it 42．who/that 43．his 44．to deal 45．helping
46．Dear Jack,
I am glad to receive your letter. With the summer vacation drawing near, I want to share my ideas about how to live a rich and meaningful holiday.
First of all, since good health is the basic of our study and work, you can take exercise for at least an hour daily, which will help you build up your strength. What’s more, you need to develop a good habit of study in preparation for the coming year. Meanwhile, you should read at least 8 good books, which I think can help you gain more knowledge and broaden your horizon.
I do believe you will have a meaningful summer vacation.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
47．Paragraph 1:
Failing to meet the deadline, the students had to watch Ms. Rose transform into a real monster. She snapped her finger and then all the students could not move. She snapped again so that all the homework was opened in front of the students. Seeing the surprised expression of the students, she said s owly, “Only when you have finished the homework will I let you go. Otherwise, the homework will pile up more and more, and you will always have an opportunity to stay in the classroom.” Hearing this, Ryan and his classmates were alarmed but focused on their homework soon. Fortunately, over time, they completely finished their homework and handed it in.
Paragraph 2:
With a satisfied smile, Ms. Rose finally released everyone, but assigned the class some extra homework. She changed from the monster to the teacher Ms. Rose. She reminded the students when it was due again. But this time, no one wanted to put his homework off. This time, Ryan and his classmates had not only completed all their assignments on time but had also excelled academically. They had learned the importance of time management, perseverance, and the value of hard work. Ms. Rose's tough love approach had transformed them into responsible and motivated students.
