湖北省黄冈市黄梅国际育才高级中学2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题

1、可修改湖北省黄冈市黄梅国际育才高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30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1.5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 will the woman buy for th

2、e man? A Salt B Chocolate C Oil 2. How did the mans mother go to work?A By car B By bike C On food 3. How long does Susan work every day? A 10 hours B 8 hours C 6 hours 4. What does the man think of the passage?A Its short and easy B It is hard C There are a few new words in it 5. Why does Sam lose

3、some weight?A He gets exercise B He is on a diet C He is busy 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5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，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. Why does Jim go to England?A For a visit to his relatives B On vacation C On

4、 a business7. How long did Jim live in England?A Half a year B A year C 15 years听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. Which class do they plan for?A Chinese B English C Music9. What does the man like doing best?A Singing B Drawing C Reading 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10. Why does the man want to buy a suit?A. He needs a suit for

5、a cold dayB. He needs a suit for a partyC. He needs a suit for a job 11. How is the light blue suit?A Soft B Heavy C Tough12. How much does the man pay for the suit at last?A 150 yuan B 270 yuan C 285yuan 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What will the man do in the evening?A Go to the cinema B Prepare for his v

6、acation C Work at home14. When will the man leave?A Monday B Saturday C Sunday 15. How does the woman feel about travelling by plane?A Convenient B Uncomfortable C Crowded16. What is the main reason that the man prefers trains to plane?A There is much choice of foodB There are enough toilets C It is

7、 easier to change the train听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How old are sisters Emma and Julia Mogus ?A They are adults B They are teenagers C They are children 18. What are the two sisters nationality?A They are English B They are American C They are Canadian19. How do the two sisters get the money for the bo

8、oks?A They saved their pocket moneyB They asked money for their parents C They raised money from kind persons20. How many books have the two sisters given to the children in need?A Over 1,5000 books B Over 5,5ooo books C Over 150,ooo books 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节（共10个小题；每小题2分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C

9、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAs a videogame producer, John Day has created popular games such as “Meet the Robinsons”, “Car 2” and “Toy Story 3”.When he was young, Day spent lots of time playing videogames, but getting game ideas from his imagination to the screen required plenty of technical know-ho

10、w, too. Luckily for Day, his father worked in the computer industry and shared his knowledge. However, Day says, “Each time he caught me playing games as a kid, his trademark phrase was, Youre never going to achieve anything, wasting all that time on these videogames.”“I built my first PC when I was

11、 11,” Day says, “and I never really stopped.”While studying business management in college, Day also worked as a game tester. Both his education and job experience help him now as he comes up with new ideas, meets deadlines and solves problems.A videogame producer is in charge of a games development

12、 from beginning to end. Day says, “All producers have to be designers, at least a little bit.” Another part of Days job is getting things done on time and within budget. “We have to create a product before a certain date, and it takes work to get there.” Sometimes that can be a challenge. Problems c

13、ome up often when hes working on a game, and in his fast-paced industry, missing a deadline is not allowed.In his job, Day answers to many people who are expecting high-quality games. Thats a lot of responsibility, but Day believes these demands help him do his job better. Part of the excitement for

14、 him is not just playing a game, but also being able to share it with others.“With a finished product, its really great to finally be able to sit down with my friends and family, and say, Look, this is what Ive been doing all this time. Lets play it together.”21. What can we know about Days father a

15、ccording to the passage?A. He had a big influence on Day.B. He was very strict with Day.C. He was in support of Days hobby.D. He expected Day to be a lawyer.22. What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about?A. How to produce a videogame.B. What a videogame producer does.C. The importance of job experience

16、.D. The challenge of balancing the budget.23. What does Day think of his job?A. Boring.B. Easy. C. Well-paid. D. Enjoyable.BTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Mediareport published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen rea

17、ders, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 per

18、cent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a h

19、alf hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.T

20、he most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for the

21、m, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.24.

22、What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens reading habits. B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens after-class activities. D. Parent-child relationships.25. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality. B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may

23、 harm childrens health. D. E-readers are expensive.26. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Ask them to write book reports.B. Act as role models for them.C. Set up reading groups for them.D. Talk with their reading class teachers. CChinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed a

24、ll around the world.Who doesnt long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard in the West，and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the Eastthe ancient custom of tonic food.Tonic food is food which is consumed t

25、o improve ones wellbeing or avoid sickness.For instance，it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesameoil hotpot every day for the first month after giving birth.It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles，reduce pain，improve circulation，stimulate sweating，and warm the body.Some

26、 foods，such as goat meat and spinach(菠菜)，are seen as “hot”，while others，such as Chinese cabbage and radishes (小萝卜)，are seen as “cold”One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food.However，how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year，how the f

27、ood is prepared and what it is prepared with，and the individuals health.The custom of employing tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry.Chinese herbal medicines，such as the wolfberry (枸杞子)，can be found on many a restaurant menu，either added to fruit tea or as a benefici

28、al addition to a dish.These herbs attract customers，such as overworked office staff，in need of a modest pickmeup. So，whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup，or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig brain soup，you may find that this ancient Chinese cus

29、tom could be just the tonic you were looking for.27What is the present situation of tonic food?AIt is catching less attention.BIt is enjoyed by many young people. CIt is well known worldwide. DIt is becoming increasingly popular.28What is believed to benefit new mothers?AChinese cabbage.BFruit tea.C

30、Sesame oil hotpot.DPig brain soup.29Which of the following best explains “catering” underlined in Paragraph 3?AMedicine. BFashion.CEducation. DRestaurant30What can be a suitable title for the text?AThe Charm of Chinese CuisineBThe Popularity of Tonic FoodCAn Introduction to Chinese Tonic FoodDDiffer

31、ences Between Hot Food and Cold Food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。Why should you read every day?When was the last time you read a book? If you re one of countless people who dont make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, a

32、nd just a few benefits of reading are listed below.Mental StimulationStudies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimers and Dementia. 31_. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.Wider KnowledgeEverything

33、you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. 32_Stress ReductionNo matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. 33_ And a

34、n interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax.34._ When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story the rest of the world just falls away. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and you 11 be surprised at how much more foc

35、used you are once you get to the office.Peace35_. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.A. Stronger thinking skillsB. Improved focus and c

36、oncentrationC. A well-written novel can transport you to other worldD. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and culturesE. Thats because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing powerF. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peaceG. The more knowledge you

37、 have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Ihaveadegreeinbusiness. But it was my fathers 36_for me to seek to getabusiness37_. He thought that havingabusiness major wo

38、uld 38_me more available choices and make me more 39_inenteringaglobal labor market.I 40_his advice. However, even though my college experiences were 41_,Ihad no interestinany 42_0f commerce, let alone havingalong-term career asa business woman.AfterI 43_，Iworked asamarketing planner atacomputer com

39、pany. My 44_and working environment were great; yetI 45_didnt feel happy doing something that held little46_for me. After two months of working there,Imade up my mind to 47_and decided to do whatIlove, namely 48_history. Ihavenow been doing this job for over twenty years.Iam 49_of being with my stud

40、ents.If you areina 50_where you dont love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really 51_about, and what you truly want for your life. Don t 52_to get yourselfaquick answer. Take some time to think about what career could bring 53_to you.Ilike this motto Success is not th

41、e key to happiness. 54_happiness is the key to success.Happiness 55_the inside of you, not from the outside. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.36.A.ambition B.decision C. commitment D.response37.A.experience B.position C.major D. activity 38.A. pass B.save C.leave D.guarantee 39

42、.A.competitive B.independent C.energetic D.flexible40.A.ignored B.followed C. valued D.opposed41.A.wonderful B.awkward C.painful D.plain42.A.paper B.field C.college D.job43.A.matured B.graduated C.succeeded D.trained44.A.future B.dream C.scholarship D.pay45.A.only B.also C.still D.even46.A.advantage

43、 B.interest C.chance D.trouble47.A.resign B.continue C.consider D.wait48.A.promoting B.writing C.teaching D.studying49.A.fond B.tired C.proud D.careful50.A.firm B.game C.story D.place51.A.anxious B.optimistic C.enthusiastic D.nervous52.A.hurry B.hesitate C.intend D.stop53.A.love B.joy C.confidence D

44、.knowledge54.A.Asaresult B.On the whole C.Inthe meanwhile D.On the contrary55.A.applies to B.spreads to C.differs from D.arises from 非选择题部分第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）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。Li Ping was 56_exchange student in a British high school. She sat next to a girl57_(

45、 name) Alice. The headmaster told students that the best way to earn respect was to devote 58_(them) to study and achieve high 59_(grade). Although the homework was not 60_(heavy) than before, it was a bit challenging for her at first 61_all the homework was in English. 62_(fortunate) , all her teac

46、hers gave her much encouragement. The math teacher was very kind and the English teacher was pretty 63_(patience). To improve her English, Li Ping 64 _(spend) an hour each day reading English books in the library. In a word, studying in Britain was a very enjoyable experience for Li Ping , 65_would

47、have a deep effect on her.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信询问你校学生参与劳动实践（labor practice）活动情况。请你给他回信，内容包括:1.劳动实践内容（家务、校园、校外劳动）2.劳动意义3.你参与的劳动活动及感受。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;第二节：读后续写（满分25分）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。MillionairePeter lost his sight. The doctor told him that onl

48、y by doing a cornea （角膜）transport surgery could he restore his sight Peter offereda large sum ofmoney for the cornea， but time passed day after day， he didnt get any response Formerly ， Peter had already been notorious（臭名昭著的） Because he was usually proud of his wealth，and had done many unscrupulous

49、（不道德的） things， so as soon as the donor heard his name， all of themrefusedwithout hesitation At first Peter always spoke louder than others and got angry easily by his wealth， but later，he had no choice but to wait quietly One day， Peter wanted to bask（晒太阳） in the sun， so he fumbled（笨拙地） for the litt

50、lesquarebefore the hospital alone silently He raised hisheadto enjoy the long-awaited sunshine However， he saw nothing but the darknessJust as Peter felt despaired， someone hit him hard all of a sudden That bump annoyed Peter，so he yelled， Dont you haveeyes？ Dont you see who you hit! Im millionaire

51、Peter! The answer was from alittle boy， Im sorry， sir I didnt notice， pleaseforgiveme!Peterchangedhis mind and ordered gloomilyI cant forgive you， but you must chat with me! The boy said yes repeatedly and Peter nodded satisfactorily and asked， Is thesunbig today？ The boy answered happily，Sir， the s

52、un is very fine today， big and bright! Peters face also lit up with a smile as if he had seen the golden sun and then he asked，Is the surrounding environment beautiful？注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：The boy began to describe it seriously，_Paragraph 2：At this moment， a la