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1、 可修改高二英语上学期期末考试试题考试说明：本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试时间100分钟。（1） 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚；（2） 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，在草稿纸、试题上答题无效。（3） 保持卡面清洁，不得折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、刮纸刀。第卷（共70分）第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每题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。AEscape Surf SchoolThe Escape Surf School is in New

2、quay and has been teaching people to surf for over 12 years. As well as being one of the longest running UK surf schools, we are also one of the only schools in Newquay with a 35-year professional surfer as head coach.We are open 12 months of the year, 7 days a week, so if you want to learn to surf

3、or improve your surfing, then look no further.Surf LessonsAt the Escape Surf School we are proud to specialize, not generalize. We offer lessons at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced and contest surfers. As well as offering surfing lessons, we also offer a variety of packages which incl

4、ude surfing and accommodation!All lessons take place on Towan, Great Western or Fistral beach, all of which are less than 5 minutes walk from school. So we meet at the school, where we all change into wetsuits, and then proceed to the best beach.Guide Prices1 lesson65:Perfect for a beginner, taster

5、session, or quick surfing fix!Full day (2 lessons) 90:Can be split over 2 days to really progress in your surfing.Family lesson160:Have fun with the family in a private lesson with one of our professional coaches. (Price is based on 2 adults and 2 kids.)One on One100:Experience private coaching with

6、 Pro Surfer. All levels taught.Two on One140:Couples or friends, experience a private surf coaching session, perfect to fast track your surfing and impress your partner! All levels taught.The prices include board and wetsuit ( and boots or gloves if required), there are no hidden charges.1. What mak

7、es the Escape Surf School unique?A. Its head coach. B. Its lessons. C. Its history. D. Its students.2. How much will be paid if twin sisters want a private lesson together?A.100. B.140. C.160. D.90.3. What can we learn about the Escape Surf School?A. It teaches surfing as well as swimming.B. It welc

8、omes learners at all levels.C. Learners can get changed on the beaches.D. Learners should bring their own wetsuits.BI went to a New York Mets fantasy camp in 1995, an incredible experience. I was fortunate to be on a team whose pitching coach was Mel Stottlemyre, the former Yankees star pitcher (投手)

9、 and Mets and Yankees coach. I was upset when Mel died of cancer on Jan. 13, 2018, at the age of 77.He was warm, friendly and treated us as if we were major leagues. He asked me whether I would like to pitch and showed me how to throw a two- seamer, a fastball that tends to sink, as well as a straig

10、ht four-seam fastball. I knew that pitching was not for me. At age 45, my experience in organizing baseball was limited to a couple of years in Little League in the Bronx, and softball games as an adult. Mel eventually left the Mets and became the pitching coach for the Yankees. I followed his caree

11、r and knew about his diagnosis(诊断) of multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, in April 2000, and a stem cell transplant.In the summer of 2002, I was diagnosed as multiple myeloma and was told that I needed a stem-cell transplant by the same group of doctors at Memorial Sloa Kettering Cancer Center that ha

12、d treated Mel.This shocked me, and frankly, I became quite depressed. I vowed that somehow I would try to speak to Mel. One day, my phone rang. Mel was calling from the Yankees locker room. I asked him to tell me everything about his treatment. He spent 30 minutes generously explaining all the detai

13、ls. I hung on every word. He told me how well he was feeling and ended the conversation by giving me his home phone number! I feel great,and Im not retiring, he told me. This incredible experience lifted my spirits. Every time I saw Mel during games on TV as I awaited my transplant I repeated to mys

14、elf, Look at Mel. If he can do it, so can I.4. Why did the author say he was lucky in Paragraph 1?A. He met an unusual coach. B. He was successfully cured.C. He joined a famous team. D. He was chosen as a pitcher.5. What do we know about the author?A.He called Mel for his treatment.B. He was a good

15、baseball player.C. He forgot what Mel had told him.D. He was not skilled in pitching.6. How old was Mel when he was diagnosed as multiple myeloma?A.23. B.61. C.59. D.45. 7. What would be a suitable title for the text?A. The Skills Taught by My Former CoachB. The Transplant Given by the Same DoctorsC

16、. My Coachs Spirits Shining on MeD. My Baseball Team Helping Me OutCUber and Lyft offer people quick rides with a light hit on a smartphone. In a short time, these companies have made huge changes to the way the world gets around. But are they making things better?The ride-hailing(叫车) companies use

17、smartphone apps to allow riders to call for a ride whenever and wherever. The rides are faster and cheaper than taxis. They are also more convenient and more comfortable than most public transportation choices, like buses, subways or trains.As Uber and Lyft spread out around the world, people in man

18、y countries acted against them because they put taxi companies and drivers out of business.Its not just taxi companies that are losing business. Public transportation is one of the most helpful ways of moving lots of people around. And its an important way of fighting air pollution. But as ride-hail

19、ing companies have taken off in large cities, the number of people riding on public transportation has gone down.The ride-hailing companies say that their businesses will make it so that most people dont need to own cars at all. But their services seem to be putting even more cars on the streets. An

20、d all those cars affect traffic.San Francisco studied how their traffic changed after Uber and Lyft arrived. They discovered that the numbers of cars on the roads had increased a lot, making the city s traffic much worse.Uber and Lyft recently ran their own study in six different US cities. Their re

21、sults were the same ride-hailing cars were indeed causing heavier traffic. And to make things worse, around 35% of the time, the ride-sharing cars werent carrying any passengers.So if Uber and Lyft are greatly increasing traffic in many cities, what should people do?Some suggest ride-hailing compani

22、es introduce congestion pricing to big cities. But I think perhaps a better way would be to put some limits on the number of cars on the street, just as was done for taxis a century ago in many cities for the same reasons.8. What does the author want to show in Paragraph 2?A. Why few people use publ

23、ic transportation.B. How people usually get around.C. The popularity of ride-hailing services.D. The advantages of ride-hailing services.9. What did the study in San Francisco show?A. Many passengers didnt want to share cars. B. Ride-hailing services were common in big cities.C. Ride-hailing busines

24、ses were making traffic worse.D. Many people didnt have their own cars.10.What is the authors suggestion?A. To introduce congestion pricing.B. To take a taxi whenever possible.C. To allow fewer cars to run on the street.D. To encourage passengers to share rides.11. Which of the following can be the

25、best title for this text?A. Ride-hailing companies become popularB. Uber and Lyft cheaper, but is there a cost？C. Uber and Lyft bringing more harm than goodD. Time to develop greener transportation!DYears ago, my girls and I began walking the short distance to school whenever possible. My eldest dau

26、ghter even said she liked to start and end her school day with a nice walk to get her brain going. The research backs her up on this.According to a Danish study, kids who bike or walk to school have better concentration throughout the school day than those who drive or use public transportation. The

27、 study was part of “Mass Experiment 2012”, a project that evaluated the connection between concentration, diet and exercise. Researchers looked at nearly 20,000 kids between the ages of 5 and 19 and found that those who cycled or walked to school performed significantly better on school tasks demand

28、ing concentration, like solving puzzles than their classmates who were driven to school. Whats more, the effects lasted for up to four hours after they took a seat at their desks.A 2021 study also found that children who regularly walk or bike to school are less likely to be overweight than those wh

29、o travel by car or public transportation. Researchers think it could be promising for combating childhood obesity (肥胖).Still, study shows that in the US, just 13% of US students between age 5 and 14 usually walked or biked to school in 2009, according to Safe Routes to School, compared with 50% in 1

30、969. In a 2016 report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found that at most schools, 10% or fewer of students walked or biked on an average day.Isnt it ironic(讽刺的) that we as parents spend so much time, money and effort shuttling our kids to various extracurric

31、ular activities each day to give them exercise for their brains and bodies, when simply helping them walk or bike to school might offer an even greater benefit?12. What can we know about Mass Experiment 2012?A.It proves concentration is beneficial to kids.B. It shows walking can improve concentratio

32、n.C. It aims to connect diet, exercise and health. D. It is carried out among kids of all ages. 13. What does the underlined wordcombating in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Battling. B.Developing. C. Predicting. D. Discovering.14. Why were some statistics mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To indicate the nu

33、mber of students is decreasing.B. To describe the condition of American education.C. To prove children become much lazier than before.D. To show fewer kids go to school on foot or by bike.15. What is mainly talked about in the passage?A. The ways to encourage kids to walk or cycle.B. The wrong belie

34、f parents hold about kids.C. The effects of walking or riding on kids.D. The embarrassing situation kids are facing.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。How to Organize a Music FestivalYou love music and you always have. You want to carry out a music festival designed to att

35、ract music fans of all ages. Follow the steps and youll organize a successful one. Start by making a list of the local bands and artists that you like. Youve taken this job because you love music, so put your taste to work for you. If you like these musicians, many of the local residents will also l

36、ike them. 16 . You need to have many kinds of music for all age groups.Find a great location that has much open space for outdoor festivals. You need to build a stage so the musicians can be seen from distances. 17 . Not all towns need such license, but it is a good idea to check before you start bu

37、ilding. For an indoor location, you need to find a theater that is willing to give you enough space. 18_. Hire sound engineers to give the musicians all the help they need. 19 . You cant expect the musicians to handle these problems because they are playing. Your sound and engineering experts will a

38、llow your stars to keep the music playing. 20 . If you are planning your festival for families, the last thing you want is beer-swilling crowd starting a huge brawl(斗殴). Security people need to be present to make sure that nobody gets the idea that they want to start any kind of ruckus(骚乱).A. Bigger

39、 sports stadiums will be perfect as wellB. The last thing you want is that a group is on the stage but the speakers dont work C. The musicians should be prepared to cope with the problems that might happen.D.You can find a location by going to the local government and asking for permissionE. But rem

40、ember, you are trying to attract fans of all agesF. People should have practiced many different songsG. You need to find security people第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。If you could have any three things, what would you w

41、ant?”Eleven-year-old Ruby loves 21 that question, but its not a game she plays for fun. She asks it at nursing homes in the Harrison area. Even more 22 , she then sets out to make the residents wishes come true.Ruby has long been 23 to the elderly. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey works at nursing homes i

42、n Arkansas, and Ruby often 24 along with her in the summer. Ive never found them 25 at all, so Im able to just go up to them and ask if they need anything,” she says.Last May, Ruby noticed a woman named Pearl 26 out a window. She seemed 27_.What are you looking at? Ruby asked. Pearl said she was wat

43、ching her dog being 28 away by his new owner. She couldnt afford to pay anyone to 29 it and she didnt know when she would see her dog again. So Ruby 30 to do something about it.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted 31 in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for 32

44、and other things a kid wouldnt be able to 33 . Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonalds fries and even just a prayer. It 34 me as a human, Amanda says. Using their own money, the Chitseys granted the 35 of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for 36 .The people of Harr

45、ison responded 37 so much so that Amanda set up a GoFundMe page. One of its new 38 is to set up a public laptop in one nursing home in each state. Ruby doesnt plan to 39 there.“From the bottom of my heart I consider 40 to be my hobby,” she says, “and I m very good at it. ”21. A. ignoring B. sharing

46、C.asking D. answering22. A. exciting B. pleasing C.concerning D. amazing23. A. similar B. close C. respectful D.polite24. A. gets B.walks C.tags D.moves25. A. scary B.anxious C.exhausted D.lonely26. A. keeping B. staring C.holding D. pointing27. A. proud B. crazy C. sad D.nice28. A. thrown B.driven

47、C.put D. led29. A. keep to B. search for C.look after D.feed on30. A. learned B. promised C. replied D.decided31. A. most B.fastest C. best D. longest32. A.cars B.hats C.toys D.pens33. A. order B.select C.provide D.design34. A. touched B.drove C.left D. made35. A. plans B.interests C. changes D. wis

48、hes36. A.ways B.donations C.tasks D. suggestion37. A.frankly B.differently C. enthusiastically D. intelligently38. A. attitudes B.goals C. challenges D. urges39. A.pass B. miss C.live D.stop40. A. communication B. generosity C. kindness D. independence第II卷（共50分）第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5

49、分，满分15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。Dunhuang Sand Painting-A Call to Cherish ArtDunhuang, 41 ancient Chinese city on the Silk Road, has a number of historical attractions and the worlds most treasured grotto(石窟)art.Recently, a sand painting was finished at Mount Mingsha, 42 makes a sharp contras

50、t to the surrounding desert. As sun rose and set, the painting gradually faded away within a day after 43_ ( remove) the giant canvas(帆布) over the painting.This work was accomplished by a young team of artists 44 _(lead) by Liu Jie, an expert in solid colour sand painting. He hoped the unique piece

51、45 _ (remind) people that art can easily fade away without proper protection, and said that the great culture of Dunhuang would 46 _ (protect)carefully. It is very meaningful to be part of this campaign to raise awareness. 47 _(hopeful), watching the 48 ( disappear) of the painted sand can motivate

52、a desire to cherish what is precious and translate it 49 action,” Liu said.The good news is that scientists as well as visiting scholars from across the world are drawn to the caves. Thanks to international cooperation and 50 _ (advance) technology, Mogaos relics have been successfully preserved. Al

53、l these show how Mogao has built bridges of common understanding and share its cultural heritage with the world.第三部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下书信为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在

54、该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；(请按要求改错，否则不得分!)2、 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My classmates together with our history teacher was invited to visit our city museum yesterday. That morning, we gathered at our school gate, which we took a bus to go to our destination. We first went to see an exhibition hold

55、in the museum. After entering in the exhibition hall, we listened to the guides introduction careful. We also took photo when admiring the objects. Then, we attended lecture about history there, through which we get a better understanding of our nation. I was very impressed with this visit but I told my teacher I