2021-2022学年江苏省连云港市四校高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案

1、江苏省连云港市四校2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题满分150分 考试时间120分钟第一部分 听力（共两节20小题，每小题1.5分，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。l. What does the woman want to do?A. Go for a walk.B. Watch TV.C. Read a book.2. What are the speakers

2、 talking about?A. Buying materials.B. Painting a picture.C. Preparing for an art lesson.3. When did Matt start playing the piano?A. At age 7.B. At age 11.C. At age 18.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a supermarket.C. In a kitchen.5. What helps the man get to sleep?A

3、. Going for a run.B. Reading a book.C. Drinking a glass of hot milk.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。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. What does Josh do first?A. Set the table.B. Bake a pie.C. Make a salad.7. How man

4、y tomatoes do the speakers probably have?A. Two.B. Four.C. Seven.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When did the woman last see the man?A. A week ago.B. A month ago.C. A year ago.9. What is the man trying to say?A. He hasnt got the test results yet.B. He wants to talk with another doctor.C. He wants the woman to sch

5、edule an appointment.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many people are due to be interviewed?A. Seven.B. Ten.C. Eleven.11. Why does the man think three people are absent?A. They are late.B. They canceled.C. They are nervous.12. What is the womans most important skill for the job?.A. She is a rained teacher.B

6、. She writes English well.C. She speaks good English.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who is Julie?A. The mans sister.B. The mans wife.C. The mans friend.14. How does Julie get to work? A. On foot.B. By car.C. By bike.15. What does Julies boss think of her?A. She should arrive sooner.B. She should work harder.C

7、. She works very well.16. What does Julie do in her job?A. She writes letters.B. She makes reports.C. She interviews people.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the discount on Saturday?A. 10%.B. 15%.C. 20%.18. What does the store probably sell?A. Clothing.B. Childrens goods.C. Pet products.19. How does th

8、e speaker suggest customers get to the store?A. By subway.B. By bus.C. By car.20. How do customers have a chance to get a prize?A. By buying a ticket.B. By filling out a form.C. By wearing something green.第二部分 阅读理解（共两小节，满分50分）第一节：（共15题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。(A)We are

9、Idea International Education. As a comprehensive education service institute, our mission is to assist native English Speaking Teachers in their quest of getting teaching positions which best suit them. We have school locations in small towns and big cities all over Guangdong. China and we would be

10、happy to speak with those who are interested in the teaching opportunities we can provide! Below is a list of basic details about our positions:Key Responsibilities Involved:Our average work schedule being Monday through FridayTeachers being given 40 working hours per week with 2-day weekend off per

11、 weekTeaching periods from September through January and March through July, with the provided option of teaching during semester breaksThe Treatments:Salaries range from 10,000 to 18,000 RMB and is based on qualification, degree, teaching experience, & teaching certification5000 RMB contract finish

12、 bonus (Generally, a contract lasts 1 year)Private Furnished Independent Apartment providedTwo free meals offered by the school per work dayAirport pick-upMedical insurance and accident insuranceRequired Documentation:A current resume or one-sheet, indicating your nationalityA copy of your passport/

13、 IDA copy of your highest degree and/ or other certificationCurrent PhotoReferences with contact informationPlease contact us for more details:21. Whats the job description of the teaching positions?A. Teachers only work on Monday and Friday.B. Teachers can choose to work during school holidays.C. T

14、eachers are required to work 11 months per year.D. Teachers should work more than 10 hours every day.22. How will you be treated if you get the teaching position?A. You will get extra 5,000 yuan after a years teaching.B. You will be paid at least 18,000 RMB monthly.C. You need to live in a shared do

15、rmitory with others.D. You are free to choose your insurance types.23. Which is unnecessary when you apply for the positions?A. Your recent photo.B. A copy of your IDC. A copy of your certification.D. A proof of previous working experience.(B)Jack Andraka was 15 when he came up with an idea for a ne

16、w way to test for pancreatic (胰腺) cancer. When Andraka was 14, a family friend died of the disease, and this affected him deeply. This kind of cancer is particularly serious because there is no test you can have done to find it in the early stages. By the time standard tests determine you have the d

17、isease, it is often too late. Realizing that this was the case, Andraka decided to try to develop a test that might catch problems at the earliest stages.The road ahead looked difficult for Andraka. He was still a high school student, and he wanted to create something that no one else had done. But

18、Andraka read endlessly about the disease, wrote a proposal for his idea, and sent it out to 200 cancer researchers. Only one professor, Dr. Anirban Maitra, responded positively. Dr. Maitra agreed to work with Andraka on his idea, giving him guidance and access to a laboratory.The next big reward for

19、 Andrakas perseverance was winning the grand prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. This great award is given to young innovators who have developed a world-changing idea. Developing the test is likely to take many years, but Andraka hopes the test will eventually improve peo

20、ples lives and maybe save them.Jack Andraka is not alone as a young innovator. After all, there were 1,499 other contestants for the Intel award, and all of them had ground-breaking ideas. For Andraka, having a family that loves science and encourages creative thinking gave him an advantage. But the

21、 key for Andraka is that reading, research, and discovery are just plain fun, and the chance to improve the world around him in the process makes it even better.24. Why did Andraka decide to develop a test for pancreatic cancer?A. His friends encouragement.B. An important test.C. His extensive readi

22、ng.D. An upsetting experience.25. What difficulty did Andraka meet at the beginning of his research?A. Heavy pressure from his schoolwork.B. Lack of positive replies from experts.C. Little access to research equipment.D. Great need of money to develop a test.26. Which of the following leads to Andra

23、kas award winning?A. The competition with other contestants.B. His determination to improve the world.C. The support from his family.D. His passion for discovery.27. What can we learn from Andrakas story?A. Practice makes perfect.B. One good turn deserves another.C. Hard work leads to success.D. Fai

24、lure is the mother of success.(C)We all love animals, but animals dont feel the same way about us. When we enter their wild world, we are “unnatural” invaders into their homes.There was a video many of you may have seen on the internet recently of a bear and its cub (幼崽) climbing up a steep, snow-co

25、vered hill in Russia. The mama bear makes it to the top without too much trouble, but the baby bear keeps sliding back down. It takes three attempts to reach the top and, no doubt, many cheered at the cubs never-give-up spirit. But nature scientists who saw the video didnt cheer.Instead, the scienti

26、sts were upset that the two bears had been frightened into making a dangerous, unnecessary climb by the drone (无人机) that was filming them. Sophie Gilbert of the University of Idaho said, “It showed a complete lack of understanding from the drone operator of the effects his actions were having on the

27、 bears.” Other scientists have found that when a drone is hovering near, a bears heart rate can increase from 41 beats per minute to 162 beats per minutea high enough rate to cause a heart attack.Human disturbance has actually been having a far-reaching influence on wildlife. Researchers at the Univ

28、ersity of Berkeley recently found that many mammals are turning into “night owls” again to avoid contact with humans. Such a shift might not only affect those species themselves, but also have numerous chain effects.We human beings find ourselves in a strange position in nature. We are part of it bu

29、t also separate from it, now more than ever, since most of us live in cities. So, when we go off hiking into wild areas to “re-connect” with nature, we should go softly and considerately. Its OK to get close to our animal friends, just not too closewe wouldnt want to scare them, would we?28. What do

30、es the video feature?A. The mama bears care.B. The dangerous environment.C. The baby bears climbing.D. The experiment by scientists.29. Why didnt nature scientists cheer?A. They knew the bears family well.B. They knew the cause of the bears climbing.C. They lacked understanding of the drone operator

31、.D. They were against other scientists.30. Which of the following is not the effect of human disturbance on wildlife?A. Changing habits.B. Ecological imbalance.C. Food shortage.D. Less contact with humans.31. What does the author seem to agree with?A. Shoot more videos on animals for study.B. Tighte

32、n the bond with wild animals.C. Lose connection with nature.D. Respect the human-animal distance.(D)Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age non conventional courses that guarantee a be

33、tter future. MIB is a specialised course that teaches the international business. There are valid reasons for so much popularity of MIB course.The course content and teaching methods of MIB are quite different from a normal MBA or Master of Business Administration. It has been designed with the sole

34、 objective of developing professionals with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the international trade. The course offers various advantages over the conventional MBA degree course.The massive increase in the international business and foreign trade gives excellent job prospects to the new g

35、eneration. Acquiring a degree of MIB offers outstanding growth of job opportunities. Those who want to pursue in the field of marketing also have a good future after completing the degree from a reputed MIB college. Big multinational organizations look for talented people who can handle the job prof

36、ile of International Marketing Management, and people with MIB degrees are preferred. The profile needs an in-depth understanding of the overseas markets, because it is the strategic post from the perspective of companys international business growth.Since business finance and economics are covered

37、at length in the curriculum of MIB, students have great job offers in the field of finance as well. Typically, organizations offer the profile of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance. The specialization covers aspects of international taxes,

38、accounts, budgeting and so on. People in this field are well-paid, and growth prospects are unlimited. After completing degree course from a reputed MIB college, there is a good scope in the banking and finance sector as well. International banks appoint people who have an excellent grasp over the i

39、nternational banking policies, currency exchange, and international policies. Thus, MIB is the golden key to success with brilliant job opportunities in national and multinational sectors.32. The second paragraph is mainly developed by _.A. making comparisonsB. analysing causesC. listing figuresD. p

40、roving definition33. More and more people intend to acquire a degree of MIB because _.A. it is a compulsory course in the collegesB. it offers them conventional economic knowledgeC. it offers them opportunities to do small businessD. it helps them get good jobs in some organizations34. What can we l

41、earn from the last paragraph?A. MIB holders are more promising in all careers than others.B. People get higher salary in business field than in finance field.C. The international finance controller is a high-quality job.D. International banks only accept employees from MIB colleges.35. Whats the aut

42、hors purpose of writing this passage?A. To make an advertisement for the MIB course.B. To explain why the MIB course is getting popular.C. To analyse the disadvantages of the MIB course.D. To predict the development trend of the MIB course.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有

43、两项为多余选项。Do you ever have months where you struggle to keep your money under control? 36 . One of these reasons could be that we arent aware of our true spending habits. Here are some tips on how you can avoid overspending and keep your money in check. 37 When you head out to the mall, take only the

44、amount of cash you anticipate youll need and leave credit cards at home. By doing this, you avoid the temptation (诱惑) of using the card for a spur (冲动) of the moment purchase, which is often the fastest way to find yourself in debt.Start using a budget. 38 If you arent sure about how much you take h

45、ome each month and how much your expenses add up to, youll continuously fall into the trap of buying all the things you think you can afford only to get a rude awakening at the end of the month when your bank account isnt looking too great.Track your spending.Those small things you buy on a regular

46、basis can really add up by the end of the month. The best way to keep control of your money is to track everything youre spending it on. 39 40 Lets not allow ourselves to fall into the trap of overspending on unnecessary things in the new year.A. Switch to cash only.B. By following this simple step,

47、 youll also learn to respect your money more.C. Were going through enough stress as it is.D. Not having a spending plan is one of the main reasons why people cant seem to stop spending money.E. Make a list of what to buy.F. Here are some other reasons why you cant set aside saving.G. There are many

48、reasons why we overspend.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。It is well-known that all the world is a stage and all the men and women are merely players. 41 , now one homeless dog in the Turkish city of Izmit seems determined to perf

49、orm on that stage as well. It is surprising but heart-warming.When the dog made his 42 during an outdoor performance being given by a local theatrical troupe (剧团), he wasnt 43 applause. It seems that Numan Ertugrul Uzunsoys acting of an injured man was so 44 that the dog believed the actor was actua

50、lly hurt and in need of 45 .As Uzunsoy lay on the ground 46 a fall from a horse, the dog came up to him and 47 began to lick his face and neck. It took a few seconds for Uzunsoy to 48 what was happening. “I felt warmth on my face. At first, I thought another performer was 49 me,” Uzunsoy said. “I wa

51、s very 50 when I felt the dogs kisses.I was very glad. He wanted to help me. It was a very emotional and surprising moment for me. I was not 51 it.”While the audience and cast members were obviously amused by the dog and didnt mind the 52 , the dog was led offstage later. Uzunsoy continued his chara

52、cter and the 53 went on. The dog did not 54 around to take his curtain call (谢幕). However, since the good dog Was known to frequent the area where the performance took place, dog-loving Uzunsoy was 55 that he would see his unintentional costar again.41. A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Otherwise42

53、. A. dealB. appointmentC. entranceD. assumption43. A. breaking inB. taking onC. seeking forD. cutting down44. A. explicitB. realisticC. abnormalD. amusing45. A. guidanceB. comfortC. applauseD. medicine46. A. pretendingB. consideringC. resistingD. crashing47. A. gentlyB. violentlyC. casuallyD. unwill

54、ingly48. A. realizeB. admitC. predictD. explain49. A. freezingB. approachingC. botheringD. conveying50. A. annoyedB. ashamedC. embarrassedD. touched51. A. appreciatingB. clarifyingC. expectingD. accepting52. A. attentionB. interruptionC. outcomeD. arrangement53. A. rescueB. jokeC. performanceD. visi

55、t54. A. spinB. performC. undertakeD. wait55. A. convincedB. evidentC. desperateD. astonished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。Cave No.12 of the Yungang Grottoes (石窟), the 1,500-year-old masterpieces of Chinese Buddhist art, has been recently “moved” to the Zhejiang University M

56、useum of Art and Archaeology by 3D printing technology, 56 (bring) the grottoes to the wider world.Cave No.12, 14 meters deep, 1l meters wide and 9 meters high, also known 57 the Music Cave, was carved with rich images of heavenly figures and 58 (music) instruments from home and abroad. These figure

57、s represented the 59 (early) royal symphony orchestra (乐团) in ancient China.The researchers 60 (overcome) many difficulties since August 2016. First, the project team spent three months laser-scanning (激光扫描) the cave and took 55,680. 61 (photo) of it. 62 (ensure) successful printing, a special 3D pr

58、inter was tailored for the project. Then, 63 came after 3D printing was the coloring process, during which the images in the cave 64 (expect) to be covered with proper materials and colors. After eight months of coloring, the staff finally completed the replica cave. Experts believe that the complet

59、ion of the project marked technical breakthroughs and 65 very important step forward in digital protection and inheritance of cultural heritages.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，上周你参加了校学生会组织的中国古迹遗址保护宣传活动，请你为学校官网的英语角专栏写-篇活动总结，内容包括：1. 此次活动的内容：2. 参加活动的心得。注意：写作词数应为80左右。_第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容肯所给段落开头语续

60、写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“Mom, remember the time you made me go to a piano lesson with a broken arm?” my elder daughter asked as the family were enjoying a Sunday lunch. Ouch. That one hurt. I dont know what hurt the most: the fact that Megans arm was broken or the fact that I did, in fact, take her to a pia