广东省佛山市顺德区德胜2021~2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷.pdf

1、1 广东顺德德胜学校 2021-2022 学年第二学期高二年级 （英语）试卷 第一部分第一部分 听说（共听说（共 2020 分，已经完成）分，已经完成） 第二部分第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分 4 40 0 分）分） 第一节第一节 阅读理解（共阅读理解（共 1 15 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3 30 0 分）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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a

2、 restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob (烤肉串) hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less. Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack. The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no dec

3、oration, but the environment is truly charming. Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking. A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world

4、topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food. The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can s

5、erve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well. The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill (烤肉架). The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is

6、 its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat. One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grille chicken pieces served with cither rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Cbelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef. Although the restaurant is small, t

7、he atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked. 1. When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it _. A. is splendidly decorated B. has pleasant smells of kabobs C. is crowded with dining tables D. looks like a common restaurant 2. What activity is also

8、 mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant? A. Watching news events on TV. B. Drinking a kind of black coffee. 2 C. Reading local English newspapers. D. Discussing world topics in low voices. 3. The food of the restaurant _. A. is served in small amounts B. is rather expensive C. is rich in vari

9、ety D. is very healthy 4. What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of? A. Rice B. Chicken C. Bread D. Beef 5. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant _. A. occupies a large space B. owns a favorable location C. is popular for its special food D. has a quiet environment inside B “Mum

10、, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton (骨骼) in the closet (衣橱)?”Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thoughtfully, “Well, its something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dads family had

11、 been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it.” “Why pick on my family?” Jessicas father said with anger. “Your family history isnt so good, you know. Wasnt you great-great grandfather a prisoner who was transp

12、orted to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse. After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessicas parents were

13、still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. Just as she opened the door and

14、reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessicas mother sank into a faint (晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter. “What happe

15、ned? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amaz

16、ement as her parents began to laugh madly. “Theyre both crazy,” she thought. 6.According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the closet” means _. A.a family honor B.a family secret C.a family story D.a family treasure 3 7. What can we learn about some Australians ancestors from Paragraph 2? A.They we

17、re brought to Australia as prisoners. B.They were the earliest people living in Australia. C.They were involved in some crimes in Australia. D.They were not regarded as criminals in their days. 8. Jessicas mother fell down into a faint because she was _. A.knocked B.frightened C.injured D.surprised

18、9. Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home? A.She was curious about it. B.She planned to keep it for fun. C.She needed it for her school task. D.She intended to scare her parents. 10. Jessicas parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because _. A.they were crazy B.they were overexcited C

19、.they realized their misunderstanding D.they both thought they had won the quarrel C Blind imitation (模仿) is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable. In the early stages of skill or

20、character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle; they he

21、lp you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them. In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as nor

22、mal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others. In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies (美化) celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal live

23、s may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors. Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most dee

24、ply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is

25、not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination. Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server you. Then you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors tragedies and declare victory, and kno

26、w that they are cheering on.” 4 11. Imitation proves useful when you _. A. know you are unique B. lose the balance of life C. begin to learn something new D. get tired of routine practice 12. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should _. A. forget daily fear and pain B. choose the right example

27、 C. ask others for decisions D. stay away from stars 13. According to the author, the world moves on because of those who are _. A. desperate to influence others with their knowledge B. ready to turn their original ideas into reality C. eager to discover what their ancestors did D. willing to accept

28、 others ideas 14. The trouble a creator faces is . A. the lack of strong motivation B. the absence of practical ideas C. how to search for more materials D. how to use imagination creatively 15. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage? A. To highlight the importance of creatively. B. To

29、criticize the characters of role models. C. To compare imitation with creation. D. To explain the meaning of success. 第第二二节节 选句填空选句填空（共（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卷上作答，选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Whales Voyage Strange as it may seem, modern whales ancestors didn

30、t always live in the water. _16_. Scientists have discovered new details about their ancestors and close relatives. The journey whales made from land to water began about 50 million years ago. The dinosaurs had already disappeared. _17_. The mammals (哺乳动物) were warm-blooded. They had fur or hair to

31、keep them warm, and they produced milk to nurse their young. Some of these ancient mammals began to wander along muddy shores and explore the water. They were probably searching for food. _18_. Over time their bodies gradually adapted to an aquatic (水生的) life: Arms changed into flippers (鳍状肢). Back

32、legs got smaller and eventually disappeared. About 10 million years later, several species of these mammals had become fully aquatic. _19_. For example, they remained warm-blooded, unlike fish. But they developed other features well suited to sea life. They lost most of their hair, which made their

33、bodies more streamlined (流线型的) for swimming. They continued to breathe oxygen from the air, just like land animals. But their nostrils (鼻孔) gradually moved toward the top of the head, becoming blowholes(喷水孔). 5 Fossils provided clues to the whales past. The secret was locked in the skulls of their f

34、our-legged ancestors. Scientists found features similar to those of modern whales. Examining early whales revealed another clue. _20_. But their anklebones(踝骨) were like those of todays two-toed hoofed (有蹄的) mammalssheep, camels, deer, pigs, and hippos. To determine which of the hoofed mammals are m

35、ost closely related to whales, scientists also examined their DNA. Scientists soon found whales nearest relative: the hippo! A. Their ancestors lived on land. B. But many ancient mammals survived the extinction. C. The whale breathed in the same way as mammals. D. These whales had tiny legs, too sma

36、ll to be useful for walking. E. As to what caused the extinction, opinions were divided among scientists. F. The newly aquatic mammals kept some characteristics from their ancestors lives on land. G. The ability to find new kinds of food in the water or live in a new environment gave these land anim

37、als an advantage. 第第三三部分部分 语言知识及应用语言知识及应用（共两节，满分（共两节，满分 3 30 0 分）分） 第一节第一节 完形填空（共完形填空（共 1 15 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 1 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Hunter Kittle, 24 years old, was driving through Californias Mount Baldy when his night took an unexpected turn. As he w

38、as going down the road, his car turned _21_ suddenly and fell directly 70 feet into a valley. The young man amazingly _22_ the fall, but he wasnt fully in the clear. He _23_ in his broken car with an injured lung, a fractured (骨折的)skull and a broken leg. His _24_ must have been beyond description. D

39、ue to his _25_injuries and the shape of his now destroyed vehicle, Hunter was unable to make his way out of the vehicle. He had to deal with his huge pain alone until someone found him. The Kittle family were also _26_ about where their son could be and as each day passed without any _27_, the situa

40、tion became worse. After a total of three nights, a motorist _28_ and noticed the car wreck(残骸)in the _29_. The ambulance was called _30_ and ran to the scene to keep Hunter alive. Soon, Hunter was airlifted to the _31_, on his way to recovery. When Hunter was in his hospital bed and says, “I was so

41、 happy that I was finally being _32_, and that I still had a chance left to survive” He goes on to _33_ “Mainly, it was mind over matter(精神的力量). My desire to live long enough made it, one way or another. I didnt want that to be my final chapter in my life book.” Thanks to his _34_ to live and a keen

42、-eyed stranger, Hunter survived this tragedy and now had a new perspective on _35_. 21. A. upside down B. inside out C. down D. off 22. A. caused B. survived C. transformed D. froze 6 23. A. looked up B. set up C. woke up D. picked up 24. A. disagreement B. cry C. gain D. pain 25. A. gradual B. seri

43、ous C. bound D. cautious 26. A. crazy B. patient C. worried D. happy 27. A. suggestion B. information C. contribution D. destination 28. A. passed by B. passed away C. stood by D. dropped in 29. A. motorbike B. valley C. river D. block 30. A. immediately B. easily C. exactly D. merely 31. A. governm

44、ent B. home C. hospital D. shelter 32. A. saved B. helped C. listened D. improved 33. A. shout B. explain C. conclude D. complain 34. A. hopelessness B. courage C. determination D. wisdom 35. A. driving B. volunteer C. life D. religion 第二节第二节 语法语法填空（共填空（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 1.5.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）

45、分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Robot teachers are now very popular with pupils in some primary schools in South Korea. Compared with human teachers, the robot teachers are _36_ (patient). They never get angry and are always kind to the students. Thats _37_ the children can always get on well

46、with their robot teachers. English-teaching robots _38_ (send) to three primary schools for eight weeks last December. _39_ (equip) with a microphone and video camera, the robots teach students as teachers. Researchers found that the English-teaching robots helped raise students interests in the lan

47、guage and build up their _40_ (confident). More and more students came to like studying and they got better grades in exams. Meanwhile, other robot teachers, _41_ can teach math, science and art, have also been developed. Many people think these robot teachers should be used _42_faraway village scho

48、ols so that the children there can also receive a good education. _43_(give) rural school children more learning chances, the South Korean government has expressed great interest in _44_ (develop) these robots. No doubt there will be more and more robot teachers working with students. Perhaps they w

49、ill _45_ (complete) replace human teachers one day in the future. Who knows? 第四部分第四部分 词汇句型与写作（共词汇句型与写作（共四四节，满分节，满分 6 60 0 分）分） 第一节第一节 词汇基础（共词汇基础（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 1 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分） 根据前后文及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出该单词的正确形式。 46. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with _(失望的) look

50、s on their faces. 47. Being _(接触，暴露)to a foreign culture is helpful for us to learn the local language. 48. Positive thinking has several _(有利的) effects on the body and the mind. 49. The Coca-Cola bottle is one of the _(经典的)designs of the last century. 7 50. Nowadays many businesses put a_ on variou