1、四川师大附中2022-2023学年度(上期)半期考试高2021级英语第1卷(共100分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5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下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What does the man think of himself?A.Heavy.B.Thin.C.Healthy.2.When does the train arrive at the station?A.At 11:00.B.A
2、t 11:10.C.At 10:30.3.What are the speakers going to do?A.Watch a basketball game.B.Have a basketball lesson.C.Play a basketball game.4.What will the man do?A.Have a meeting.B.Go to work.C.Make a journey.5.Where are the two speakers?A.In a village.B.In Rome.C.In a city.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段
3、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，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，各个小题将给出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题。6.Whats the girl doing?A.She is having a cup of hot tea.BShe is having a meal.C.She is playing with her mother.7.Who could the man be?A.The girls father.B.A teacher.C.A wa
4、iter.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Where is the woman now?A.In New York.B.In Paris.C.In Kansas City.9. What can we know about the womans suitcase?A.Above the weight limit.B.Sent back by mistake.C.Left behind abroad听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the womans skin like?A.Fine.B.Oily.C.Sensitive11.What are the speakers
5、talking about?A.How to improve the skin condition.B.How to dry the face.C.How to cleanse the face.12.How often should the man do a deep facial cleansing?A.Every two weeks.B.Every three to four weeks.C.Every week.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What caused the woman to hit the mans car?A.The heavy traffic.B.Her
6、crying baby.C.The problem of her car brakes.14What did the man first suggest they do?A.Pull over to the side of the road.B.Ask the people behind them for help.C.Show their licenses and insurance information.15.Which part of the mans car was damaged?A.The windscreen.B.The back seat.C.The door.16.How
7、did the speakers solve the problem?A.They called the police.B.They settled it on their own.C.They turned to the insurance company.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who invented the search engine Google?A.Two middle school students.B.Two university students.C.Two university teachers.18.When did Page and Brin begi
8、n inventing the search engine?A.In 1995.B.In 1996.C.In 1998.19. What can we know about the search engine technology at first?A.Nobody bought it.B.It was popular.C. It didnt work.20.Whats the monolog mainly about?A.The functions of Google.B.The advantages of Google.C.The history of Google.第二部分阅读理解(共两
9、节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEnglish Poetry Competition of 2022Enter your poem for a chance to win something! Our poetry contest is held twice a year. Write a poem about how the pandemic (疫情) has changed your life.PrizesThe contest awards one first pl
10、ace prize of $2,000 and a first prize wall plaque ($100 value); twenty second place prizes of $100 each and a second place wall plaque ($75 value); one hundred third place winners of a third place wall plaque ($25 value).RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification (取消资格).IMPORTANT:Po
11、et must be at least thirteen years of age.Only one poem per person, per family is allowed.A poem in its entirety must be an original work by the person centering the contestAll entries are judged anonymously (匿名地). Please do not include your name, address, phone number, etc., or your entry will be d
12、isqualified.Deadline: Email your entry by 31st May 2022.Length: 42 lines max. No minimum. Title not included in the line count.Format: Entries must be typed. We do not accept handwritten submissions.Fees: 10 per poem.Judging: The judges decision is final and no individual correspondence (通信) can be
13、entered into. Judges are unable to comment on individual entries. Judging is fair.Copyright: Worldwide copyright of each entry remains with the author but the Bridport Prize has unrestricted rights to publish the winning and highly praised poems.1. What can we learn about the poetry competition?A. I
14、t takes place every two years.B. It focuses on personal growth.CPoets have to pay for itD. It gives feedback on each entry.2. How many entries can a family with 4 members submit?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?A. Typing your poem out.B. Writin
15、g a poem of 40 lines.C. Emailing your entry on March 30.DIncluding personal information in your entry.BJournalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developin
16、g their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities, the aspiration (志向)to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people al
17、so want themselves to be recognized, so that they have high position in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for servi
18、ng their needs.Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There i
19、s a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.Curiosity is a natural part of most peoples characters and an important requirem
20、ent for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many us
21、es. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve peoples lives,4. What can we know from the first parag
22、raph?A. Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.B. Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.C. Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.D. Journalists are most likely to become great writers.5. Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?A. To learn
23、rich knowledge.B. To serve peoples needsC. To earn much wealth.D. To get others respect.6. What is most necessary for journalists according to Paragraph 4?A. Being an expert in a certain field.B. Being a full and interesting person.C. Knowing a lot about more than one subject.D. Having a wide range
24、of knowledge.7. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The development of journalism.B. Why people choose a career in journalism.C. How to become a qualified journalist.D. The challenges journalists face now.CFeelings are the emotional and physical responses to what we think about and how we react
25、to daily events. Feelings are natural we cant stop them from happening. Because we are all different, we respond to feelings in various ways, sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. But if we are aware of our feelings, we can learn to respect ourselves and others.There are many misunderstandi
26、ngs about feelings. For example, “ Feelings, that womanish stuff. ” Recognizing that feelings are real and natural for everyone is important. Some of us may never agree that feelings are a part of living. It may be difficult for some of us to talk about our feelings. Learning about personal feelings
27、 is important in building self-awareness and relationships with others. Most mentally healthy individuals learn to accept feelings, both good and bad.“Feelings dont exist, or they are dangerous. So no one should talk about them. ” Refusing to admit feelings can damage relationships. It can also buil
28、d up emotions to the point when negative behaviors break out, for example, when an angry person hits the table. Not being able to talk to those we respect about our feelings may cause an emotional “shut down ” . Talking about personal feelings with your family may help. But if it doesnt, you may nee
29、d to talk about your feelings with someone else.Instead of denying feelings, it is healthier to talk about them. One of the most important things you can do to create respect in a family is never to deny someones feelings. Try to spend time each day, perhaps at the dinner table or in a private chat,
30、 talking about feelings. Teach your children by example, like “ I feel afraid that you will be sleepy tomorrow if you dont go to bed soon. ” Learn to be a good listener and show understanding.8. What is the feature of feelings?A. They are negative.B. They happen naturally.C. They are dangerous.D. Th
31、ey exist in women.9. Why does the author mention “ an angry person hits the table ” in Paragraph 3?A. To tell a story.B. To explain an idea.C. To show a fact.D. To give a definition.10. What is the authors attitude toward talking about feelings?A. Doubtful.B. Negative.C. Favorable.D. Indifferent.11.
32、 What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Ways of sharing feelings in a family.B. Effects of denying someones feelings.C. Reasons for having respect in a family.D. Importance of teaching kids about feelings.D“Birds” and “airports” are two words that, paired together，dont normally paint the most ha
33、rmonious picture. So it really raises some eyebrows when China announces plans to build an airport that is for birds.Described as the worlds first-ever bird airport, the proposed Lingang Bird Sanctuary(保护区）in the northern coastal city of Tianjin is, of course,not an actual airport. Rather，its a wetl
34、and preserve specifically designed to accommodate hundreds-even thousands-of daily takeoffs and landings by birds traveling along the East Asian-Australian Flyway. Over 50 species of migratory (迁徙的）water birds，some endangered, will stop and feed at the protected sanctuary before continuing their lon
35、g journey along the flyway.Located on a former landfill site，the 150-acre airport is also open to human travelers.(Half a million visitors are expected annually.) However，instead of duty-free shopping，the main attraction for non-egg-laying creatures at Tianjins newest airport will be a green-roofed
36、education and research center, a series of raised “observation platforms” and a network of scenic walking and cycling paths totaling over 4 miles.“The proposed Bird Airport will be a globally significant sanctuary for endangered migratory bird species, while providing new green lungs for the city of
37、 Tianjin.” Adrian McGregor of an Australian landscape architecture firm explained of the design. Frequently blanketed in smog so thick that it has shut down real airports, Tianjin is a city-Chinas fourth most populous-that would certainly benefit from a new pair of healthy green lungs12. The underli
38、ned phrase “non-egg-laying creatures” in Paragraph 3 refers to?A. Visitors.B. Designers.C. Endangered water birds.D. Planes.13. What do we know about the airport according to the passage?A. People cannot watch birds up close here.B. It is located on a 150-acre landfill site.C. It functions as an act
39、ual airport and a wetland preserve.D. It provides migratory birds with food and shelter.14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The airport will become a permanent home for birds.B. Tianjin will win worldwide fame in the future.C. Tianjins air quality will improve thanks to the airport.D. T
40、ianjin will be able to accommodate more people.15. What is this passage mainly about?A. Airports shut down and open up.B. China is to open the first Bird Airport.C. Airports turn into green lungs.D. Birds are no longer enemies to airports.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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
41、。The idiom “a big fish in a small pond” describes a person who is very well known or important in a small group but is not known or important outside that small group.For example,a high-performing high school student in a small town could be a big fish in a small pond. _16_ And he may simply not kno
42、w how small his “pond” is-until he moves on to a big university. He must compete with hundreds of students who were also the best at their high schools. _17_Here is another example. A young singer was famous in his small town. He wanted to move to a big city to grow his singing career. _18_ “Here in
43、 our small town,”they said, “you are a big fish in a small pond. Once you move to New York City, that is going to change. Best be ready!”For some people, this can be a painful realization-sometimes called a wake-up call._19_ They never grow their circle of friends or work environment.Sometimes they
44、do not take opportunities that increase their environment, or pond. By staying in a small pond,it is safer.There are fewer dangers and also fewer competitors.The Merriam-Webster online dictionary explains another way to use the idiom. It can also describe a situation where one person has more power,
45、 influence, knowledge,or experience than others within a small group. So sometimes we use this expression to describe people who want to stay in a small pond just to feel more important. _20_A. His family supported him but also warned him.B. He may feel overly-confidentor overly-important.C. Now, so
46、me people like being a big fishin a small pond.D. People have been using this expression since the early 1800s.E. Their position is not questioned by the other fish in the pond.F. A pond is a small body of water,which is usually smaller than a lake.G. His pond just got much larger and is now filled
47、with many more fish.第三部分完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and with each race they try to _21_ a new personal best.As a student in Omaha Burke High Schoo
48、l, Blake Cerveny was running in a race. Aiming to _22_ his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to _23_ himself hard. With less than 400 meters to go, Cervenys legs cramped（抽筋）up and _24_ him. Determined to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to _25_ again after another 150 meters._26_ , his coach asked him if he wanted to stop. He didnt. With gr
