1、2021-2022学年度第一学期芜湖市高中教育教学质量监控高二年级英语试题卷注意事项：1. 本试卷满分为100分，考试时间为120分钟。2. 本试卷包括“试题卷”和“答题卷”两部分。“试题卷”共8页，“答题卷”共2页。3. 请务必在“答题卷”上答题，在“试题卷”上答题是无效的。4. 考试结束后，请将“试题卷”和“答题卷”一并交回。第一部分听力（共两节，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应的
2、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下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 2. How much does the man pay for the two ties?A 120yuan. B. 108yuan. C. 60 yuan. 3. Who is having a holiday abroad?A. Jack. B. Mike. C. John. 4. What does the
3、 man suggest Karen do?A. Study much harder. B. Give up one course. C. Stop social activities. 5. What do we know about the man?A. He used to have a car. B. He likes driving very much. C. He lives far from the subway. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面4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
4、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小题。6. What position might the woman apply for?A. An assistant. B. A director. C. A salesperson. 7. How does the man like working on a ship?A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Challenging. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。8. What is the special for today?A. The chi
5、ps. B. The steak. C. The chicken. 9. What type of bread does the woman want?A. Italian. B. Whole wheat. C. Honey wheat. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12小题。10. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Look after the house. B. Take a painting course. C. Go to Scotland with him. 11. What do we know about Lucy?A. She i
6、s easy to get along with. B. She is younger than Maria. C. She is doing her summer job. 12. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第15小题。13. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. The changes of talk shows.
7、B. The ways of enjoying our lives. C. The future of entertainment industry. 14. What do most talk show hosts usually rely on to make their shows lively?A. Having a live audience. B. Doing video-chat interviews. C. Inviting their family members. 15. What does Jimmy Kimmel do in the video?A. He makes
8、a pizza at home. B. He chats with a pop star. C. He plays with his kids. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。ADo you feel a little bored with your daily work? How to relieve this kind of boredom? Actually, there are a wide range of exciting holidays waiting
9、for you. Trekking（徒步）toursThere are some trekking tours to some well-known places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer places to our home in the Highlands of Scotland. You dont need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. Youll have fun enjoying nature with a group
10、of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, so well transport the tents for you!Polar expeditionsTake a journey to Antarctica or the northern Arctic；explore a land of wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whal
11、es and polar bears in the Arctic. Theres no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth. Activity holidaysOur activity holidays are for people who love sports while enjoying natural beauty. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. Well take you diving in the Red Sea o
12、r white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sand-boarding or camel safaris（游猎）. Cultural journeysOur cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and man
13、y more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins-just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying foreign foods and meeting local people.1. Which activity will you choose if you love taking adventures?A. Trekking tours.B. Polar expeditions.C. Activity h
14、olidays.D. Cultural journeys.2. Which country is NOT included during Cultural journeys?A. Egypt.B. India.C. Canada.D. Thailand.3. What do the Trekking tours and Activity holidays have in common?A. Going camping.B. Going skiing.C. Enjoying nature.D. Doing water sports.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. CBWhen Frank He
15、rbert ordered pizza from Pizza Huts, he was surprised that Judit, at such an old age, worked as a delivery driver. Thats when the 89-year-old man first came into the sight of the Herbert family. Judit Newey started delivering pizza in Roy, Utah, to help pay the bills, as his social security benefits
16、 (社会保障金) werent enough to live on. From the moment the Herberts heard him say, “Hello, are you looking for some pizza, Judit found his way into their hearts!Ever since that day, whenever they place an order, they ask for Judit personally. It didnt take long for them to begin recording their sweet me
17、etings and share them on TikTok, which is how thousands of other people fell in love with Judit. Still, his fans couldnt help but wonder why someone at his age was working so hardquestion the Herbert family was asking themselves too. They spoke with Judit, and when they found out he works 30 hours a
18、 week to make ends meet, they decided to collect donations to make his life easier. They figured anything would help, but the total sum which is up to $12,000 really surprised them!In September, the couple decided to switch things up by showing up at Judits door with a couple of gifts. First, they s
19、urprised him with a cute cartoon shirt of himself holding a pizza box. Then they revealed the surprising act of generosity that brought him to tears! They explained that they had rallied their TikTok community to support him, and while hes not entirely sure what the platform is, he couldnt be more t
20、hankful. “How do ever say thank you? I dont know what to say, he told them. I dont know what to say, except thank you. The Herberts insisted they were just the messengers. It was his fans who made the wonderful gift possible. Plus, the way they see it, theyre just repaying Judit for his kindness.4.
21、What did Judit Newey mean by saying Hello, are you looking for some pizza,?A. He was selling pizza.B. He was delivering pizza.C The Herberts were making the order.D. The Herberts lost some pizza.5. Why does Judit Newey have to deliver pizza at such an old age of 89?A. To help people in need.B. To ra
22、ise money for the poor.C. To volunteer in a charity.D. To make his living.6. What can be inferred from the text?A. The money the Herberts raised was beyond their expectations.B. The Herberts asked TikTok for help to record their meeting.C. Judit was very thankful because of the support from TikTok.D
23、. Judit worked 30 hours a week to afford his social security benefits.7. Which of the following can best describe the Herberts?A. Helpful and warmhearted.B. Optimistic and wise.C Generous and hardworking.D. Kind and talented.【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. ACProfessor Cooper once gave a lecture in his first a
24、cting class for us in the first term, informing us of the significance of valuing the business of acting. As I made preparations for my graduation as a senior, I thought back on the lecture in the first class and I considered my love for the art of theatre seriously. Im more than happy to say that,
25、for the most part, my determination for acting remained as strong as ever. Even after Ive learned about the difficulties and the heartbreak that go with working as an actor, I know that it is still the right path for me. Something Professor Cooper said in that first acting class has stuck with me th
26、rough these last three years. He said, Every actor chooses to act for their own reasonspersonally I do it because I have to. I have to perform. Its who l am. For as long as Ive been performing, Ive wondered how to best describe why I do what I do. Professor Cooper answered that question for me that
27、day. When I was little and first imagined what it would be like to be a real actor, I would imagine being famous about by many people someday. However, I never actually wanted that. I act because no matter what is going on in my life, no matter how stressed I am with whats happening outside of or du
28、ring practices, when Im on stage, Im home and Im me. Many parents will feel worried about their childrens choosing to be an actor. Some will be surprised. My parents are just exceptions. They knew from the start that nothing was going to keep me from doing what I love.8. What did the author realize
29、after recalling what Professor Cooper said?A. She learned acting for fun.B. She didnt love acting at all.C. She had enthusiasm for acting.D. She didnt take acting seriously.9. What does the underlined word that in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Imagining being a real actor.B. Becoming well-known one day.C.
30、 Practicing on stage.D. Being stressed during practices.10. Whats the authors parents attitude to her choice?A. Doubtful.B. Objective.C. Disappointed.D. Supportive.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. Who inspired the author to act.B. The reason why the author chose acting.C. The acting changed
31、the authors life.D. What the author learned about acting.【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. BDTheres one problem that Silicon Valley hasnt solved even though self-driving cars become more and more popular nowadays. That is the traffic jam. But a U.K. aeronautics and space company, Airbus Group, may find a solu
32、tion. The companys branch in Silicon Valley recently announced its been working on a secret project titled Vahana, an autonomous flying vehicle which can be used for not only passenger but also goods transport. Airbus flying taxi is designed to resemble a drone（无人机）, traveling medium-length distance
33、s. Developers in France and Germany are working on an electrically operated platform that would allow the flying taxi to carry multiple passengers once between city destinations. The vehicle would initially be manned by a pilot, for no countries allow completely autonomous flying vehicles at present
34、. Flight tests of the first Vahana prototype（原型）are planned, in the hope of bringing the product to consumers quickly. Thats about ten years sooner than another future-travel system Hyperloop One. Im no big fan of Star Wars, but its not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying c
35、ars making their way along roads in the sky, says Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders. In a not-too-distant future, well use our smartphones to book a fully automated flying taxi that will land outside our front doorwithout any pilot. But before you get too excited about beating rush-hour traffic, its worth
36、 noting that the company has a lot of technological kinks to work out before the product is ready to test. The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesnt exist for aerial vehicles. Airbus Group isnt the only company trying to get in the autonomous air transportati
37、on game. There are a number of drone companies on the market and the Ehang 184, a Chinese passenger drone, will begin flight testing in June.12. What is the purpose of the Vahana?A. To explore space.B. To design a new type of car.C. To reduce traffic accidents.D. To find a solution to the traffic ja
38、m.13. Why would present flying taxi be manned by a pilot?A. It may cause accidents.B. It is operated electrically.C. It is designed to be manned.D. It is illegally permitted worldwide.14. What do we learn in the last paragraph?A. The Ehang 184 has been tested for flight.B. Beating rush-hour traffic
39、is in the near future.C. There is a long way for Airbus Group to go in solving technological problems.D. The sensor technology for self-driving cars can help aerial vehicles to avoid accidents.15. Whats the best title of the text?A. A Self-driving Car is Designed.B. Airbus May Turn Flying Taxis into
40、 Reality.C. Airbus Joins in the Air Transportation Game.D. A Bright Future of Autonomous Flying Vehicles.【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. B第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。Weve all come across a bump（凸起）in the road. What sets people apart is how they react to that bump. Are
41、you one to lose control in disappointment? Or do you catch hold of that wheel and push yourself straight? Whether its a school assignment, or a work project, you all meet things that slow you down. _16_ Sometimes it is easy just to give up and ignore the hard work you have put into something. Youve
42、already built a solid base on which you can rely. One barrier should not be the reason for you to give up all your previous efforts. _17_ Keep moving forward, developing what you have. So how can you react when something doesnt turn out as youve expected? Maybe thats because you dont make proper pre
43、diction, which is not a shame. _18_ After all, nobody else is. You just need to step back and look at the situation. Then rearrange your next move. Ask for help if necessary. Oftentimes, people are more than willing to give you support and advice. Bounce back Reevaluate the goals you should have set
44、 for yourself at the beginning. Dont look at your unsatisfactory performance as a disaster or failure. _19_ Concentrate on how great it will feel after it is finally done. _20_ Keep reaching for your goals and you will achieve them. One minor barrier is nothing if you really want something and are w
45、illing to work for it.A. View it with success.B. Move on with your life.C. You dont have to be perfect.D. Forget them as soon as you can.E. Your hard work shouldnt be overlooked.F. It is also up to you whether you will give up, or fight through those tough battles.G. You just have to keep in mind th
46、at these barriers are only temporary and greater things lay ahead.【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. B第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I have always been an optimist. I suppose its rooted in my belief that the power of creativity and intelligenc
47、e can make the world a _21_ place. I have loved learning new things and _22_ problems. Therefore, when I sat down at a _23_ for the first time in the seventh grade, I was hooked and it _24_ my life. After 30 years, Im still inspired by computers. I believe the computer is one of the most _25_ tools we can use to feed our curiosity and solve problems that even the _26_ people couldnt solve on their own. Computers have _27_ how we learn, giving us a window into all of the worlds knowledge. They are helping us stay close to the people who are _28_ to us, wherever
