2021-2022学年山东省青岛地区高二（下）期中英语试卷（附答案详解）

1、2021-2022学年山东省青岛地区高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ADo you want to see majestic lions roaring,rare rhinos running and colorful birds flying? Youll find this incredible display of nature in the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley.First stopFly into Nairobi the capital of Kenya.This great city

2、 is known for its fashion markets and beautiful art.And be sure to pick up some rich Kenyan coffee while youre there!Then head for the countryside.Plan your tripThe largest of the three lakes in the system,Lake Nakuru,is less than 175 kilometers from Nairobi.But Lakes Bogoria and Elementaita are equ

3、ally worth a visit.You can stay at one of several choices of luxurious cabins in the valley.And if you sign up fbr a trip,be sure to put flamingos,the white and pink birds,at the top of your list.ParadiseThe Kenya Lake System is shallow and alkaline （碱性的）.That means it supports vegetation such as gr

4、een algae,a food source for many waterfowl.Hundreds of species of birds flourish here,using this area as a major breeding and nesting ground.Water buffalo,leopards,monkeys and the endangered Rothschild giraffe also make this area their home.Other sightsWildlife isnt the only natural wonder in the Gr

5、eat Rift Valley.The valley marks a place where the earth is divided far below the surface.This rock separation below ground leads to noticeable features above ground.Walking around Lake Bogoria especially,you will see steam rising from hot springs.Other activities include golfing,horseback riding an

6、d hiking.The fun doesnt stop when the sun goes down,either.The river valley is far from city lights,so many visitors gaze at the stars shining above.If you are ready for a wildlife experience,don hesitate!Where can you buy fashionable gifts in Kenya? A. Nairobi.B. Lake Nakuru.C. Lake Bogoria.D. Lake

7、 Elementaita.Which should be the first choice on your travelling list? A. Living in a cabin.B. Seeing flamingos.C. Visiting hot springs.D. Gazing at shining stars.What can we learn about the Kenya Lake System? It has countless lakes worth visiting.Its an ideal place for wildlife to live.Its water is

8、 unsuitable for plant growth.Ifs famous for rich culture and history.BOn March 11, 2011, 16-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu was skating at a local rink when the ice beneath him began cracking.He was experiencing 201 l*s deadly Great East Japan Earthquake,which had a magnitude of 9.0 and killed at least 18, 50

9、0 people.The event left him with a greater determination to make every day count.He was introduced to the world of figure skating at the age of 4. As he watched his sister skate,her coach suggested that the energetic little boy give skating a try.He loved the sport and entered his first competition

10、at age lO.By the time he was 19, Hanyu had won two Olympic gold medals.This achievement made him the first Asian skater in the mens singles category to be an Olympic champion.What sets Hanyu apart from other competitive figure skaters? At 53 kilograms,hes thin.But Hanyu is very strong and able to pe

11、rfectly perform jumps and moves on the ice that others can only attempt.Hanyus performances feature long,smooth and high leg kicks.As he glides effortlessly across the ice,he sometimes looks more like a ballet dancer than a figure skater.When people watch Hanyu perform,it*s clear how much he enjoys

12、himself,and the audiences love him in return.After many performances,people in the crowd shower Hanyu with his loved Pooh Bears.Theres no denying Hanyus star power on the ice,but hes admired off the ice as well.Since the deadly earthquake,Hanyu has helped raise funds for victims.Over the past 10 yea

13、rs,he has also personally given about US $ 300, 000 to help rebuild the local ice rink in Sendai,Hanyus hometown.The little boy who started out at his neighborhood rink is now adored by people from around the globe.Why does the author mention the earthquake in Paragraph 1 ? To introduce the biggest

14、earthquake.To list its serious damage to Japan.To show its influence on Hanyu.To encourage us to value our life.What can we learn about Hanyu? His parents discovered his talent early.He got the first gold medal at age ten.He was well known for high leg kicks.He got Pooh Bears as a prize in a competi

15、tion.Which of the following best describes Yuzuru Hanyu? A. Considerate and humorous.B. Gifted and generous.C. Ambitious and honest.D. Responsible and curious.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A Skater Giving a Hand to Victims.Figure Skating Becoming Popular in the World.Yuzuru

16、Hanyu- A Two-Time Olympic Champion.A Star on Ice Winning Hearts Around the World.cPeople who say they dont have time to exercise might have to rethink after scientists proved just three seconds a day lifting weights was enough to strengthen muscle.A new study by researchers in Australia and Japan fo

17、und doing just one downward bicep curl （二头肌卷曲） a day using a heavy weight increases muscle strength by more than 11 percent.Whole body workouts could be over in just 30 seconds if the findings hold up in other muscle groups,the scientists added.For the study,39 healthy university students were told

18、to complete one muscle contraction a day 4 at maximum effort for just three seconds,five days a week for four weeks.The students were split into groups who did three different types of bicep curl.One group used their biceps to lower a weight down towards the floor.Other participants lifted the weigh

19、t up or held it parallel to the ground.Another group of 13 students did no exercise at all.Students who did the downward bicep curl saw their muscle strength grow by 11.5 percent.Participants who performed other types of curl also grew stronger although theirincrease in muscle strength was smaller t

20、han for those who did a downward bicep curLThe group of volunteers who did no exercise at all did not see any increase in their muscle strength. Professor Ken Nosaka who designed the study said, Many people think you have to spend a lot of time exercising,but its not the case.Short,good quality exer

21、cise can still be good for your body and every muscle contraction counts.The findings are exciting for promoting physical fitness and health.We havent investigated other muscles yet,but if we find the three-second rule also applies to other muscles then you might be able to do a whole-body exercise

22、in less than 30 seconds. *What were most participants asked to do in the study? Take no exercise at all.Do the same types of bicep curl.Take whole-body exercise everyday.Finish a muscle curl within a set period.Whats the result of the study? Bicep contraction increased muscle strength.The downward b

23、icep curl had the least effect.The upward bicep curl had more apparent effect.No students had increase in their muscle strength.What can we learn from Professor Nosakas words ? Exercise calls for much time.Muscle contraction is very harmful.The three-second rule only applies to biceps.The study resu

24、lts are inspiring and promising.Whats the main idea of the text? People complain they dont have time to exercise.Australia and Japan are doing research on weight lifting.Whole-body exercise could finish in less than 30 seconds.Lifting weights fbr just three seconds a day helps muscles grow.DOne grou

25、p of researchers found that a 14-minute video of negative TV news can rapidly increase anxiety and sadness.Whats particularly noteworthy is that beyond causing anxiety and sadness,participants of the study who saw negative news expressed greater anxiety related to 第4页，共22页their own personal issues.S

26、o depressing and fear-causing news can make people feel sadder and more anxious,which,in turn,can their own problems.How about positive* news or stories? The few studies that exist suggest thatinspiring,positive media sources have the opposite effects of negative media.These researchers found that v

27、iewing a short video of a young man who established a homeless shelter in Philadelphia was specifically able to induce gratitude and love.Another group of scientists showed some volunteers a video in which a musician pays tribute (高度赞扬) to his former music teacher for saving him from a life of viole

28、nce.Seeing that video significantly increased the willingness of the participants to volunteer.All of this research led me to inventing the phrase： ” In fact,I only recently learned that the word diet does not just refer to what food we eat- it comes from the Greek meaning for” way of life “ or how

29、one lives his or her life.With that broadened definition,the word diet has a greater,more all-encompassing meaning in relation to the things that we absorb- fbod,stories,images,sounds (music ) - and how they impact us.This does not mean we have to ignore negative news.There are important things that

30、 we can learn which can help us understand what other people are going through and how we can help to fix their problems.This all just means that we need a balanced visual diet- one that nourishes the soul and yet motivates us to take action and make things better.What does the underlined word magni

31、fy1 mean in paragraph 1 ? A. Replace.B. Cause.C. Worsen.D. Express.What can we learn about * positive news according to paragraph 2? It has the same effect as negative news.It can bring about gratitude and love.It can save people from a life of violence.It can make volunteer activities rewarding.Wha

32、t does the underlined phrase invented by the author mean? Good eating habits are important.What we eat reflects our culture.Peoples way of life is complex.What we absorb can influence us.Whats the authors puqjose of writing the text? To criticize negative TV news.To prove the benefit of positive new

33、s.To explain a phrase that he invented.To show his opinion on a visual diet.二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题，共12.5分)It is a common sight to see a teacher standing in front of the white board,giving explanations.Occasionally,some topics do require such a teacher-centered lesson. (1) They can neither remember nor reca

34、ll the teachings of the day.How can this boredom be beaten? Cooperative learning is one effective classroom practice to make the lessons attractive and learners active.Interaction is key to any form of learning.Cooperative learning allows students to interact constructively in small groups to comple

35、te a structured task. (2)Cooperative learning is a learning style that promotes the four core skills： cooperation through team effort,communication through face-to-face interactions,critical thinking and creativity through reasoning and problem solving.Teachers are no longer the only source of infor

36、mation.The success of an assignment is dependent on combined efforts. (3) Each member assigned a specific role or task must contribute to the completion of the team assignment to ensure equal distribution of labour.Ho we ver,cooperative learning is not always smooth sailing.One main struggle would b

37、e personality conflicts.If passive and shy students are paired with perfectionists,the latter may end up dominating to the point of ruling out their chicken teammates. (4) The tendency to communicate just amongst themselves will lead to the shy students being left out,putting them at a disadvantage

38、again.(5) It shapes students to become active learners.Indeed,a constant cooperative learning environment equips young minds to become successful grown-ups in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world.A.Individual responsibility is equally important too.B.With teachers help,students can under

39、stand them better.C.However,if it is a daily routine,pupils will soon get bored.Students in groups of three or four work together to do a task.E.Another obstacle occurs when certain members are well familiar.F.In this way,lively participation and a better mastery of the subject are achieved.G.Althou

40、gh cooperative learning has some problems,its long term benefits outweigh problems.16.A. AEB. BC.CD. DE.F. FG. G17.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.EF. FG. G18.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.EF. FG. G19.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.EF. FG. G20.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.EF. FG. G三、完形填空(本大题共15小题，共15.0分)Since I am a high school student,! already have a

41、 personal breath-taking experience- my first(21) to the mountains.Before my trip,I used to be a homebody.I felt completely(22) about spending time in my hometown without going anywhere.One day,David,my best friend(23) to persuade me to join him in his journey to the Rocky Mountains.This was my first

42、 time in the mountains,so I was turning my head in all directions.(24), the weather was foggy all the time,and the(25) we climbed onto the mountains,the worse the(26) was.In the first day we were making our way along the foothills； however,the next day we started to climb on one of the(27).When we f

43、inally got to the top,nothing had reaily(28) .The same fog was(29) everything around us,which made me(30) because I counted on seeing the view from above and perhaps being able to take some(31) .But just when we decided to turn back,the sun suddenly(32) the clouds and the peaks became(33) instantly.

44、With all those mountain ridges,cliffs,and edges beneath me,I couldnt believe my(34) .At that moment I realized that I won*t be able to live a life without visiting the mountains at least twice a year.I would always(35) the feeling of being high above,with my head touching the skies and the clouds sw

45、imming below.21. A. flightB. studyC. opinionD. hike22. A. sadB. comfortable22. A. sadB. comfortableC. tiredD. curious23.A. managedB. decidedC. refusedD. forgot24.A. GraduallyB. DefinitelyC. UnfortunatelyD. Absolutely25.A. deeperB. closerC. betterD. higher26.A. sceneryB. visibilityC. skyD. air27.A. s

46、tepsB. peaksC. treesD. temples28.A. changedB. disappearedC. narrowedD. reserved29.A. decoratingB. sweepingC. coveringD. involving30.A. excitedB. worriedC. frightenedD. disappointed31.A. rocksB. photosC. foodD. time32.A. fell onB. strengthenedC. broke throughD. cleared33.A. brightB. greyC. fartherD.

47、misty34.A. imaginationB. eyesC. friendD. experience35.A. shareB. interpretC. mixD. remember四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15.0分)36. We are so used to many beautiful things that we may even take them for granted without realizing how much (inspire) they have given us.Here are three fascinating architecture designs.

48、Singapores ArtScience Museum, (2) ( shape) to resemble a lotus flower,appears to float above the waterfront promenade (公共散步场所).Ils roof collects rainwater and the water is recycled. Visitors are often amazed to find (3) ( they) in an urban building that so (4) ( true) captures the beauty of nature f

49、orms.Harares Eastgate Centre is a superb example ofbiomimicry.lt was created by Mick Pearce who was inspired while watching a nature documentary (5) termites (白蚁) were constructing their nests.Just like the mounds of termites,the Center is covered in holes to draw air into the building during the da

50、y and the heat absorbed by the wall warms the cool air at night, (6) ( create ) a comfortable temperature inside.The Algae House in Hamburg is (7) excellent piece of work of making natural organisms part of a building.Its surface is covered in panels that contain algae.The panels capture heat from t

51、he sun and convert it into energy that powers the building.The algae grow faster in bright sunshine and provide shade.Besides,the algae can (8) ( harvest) and used to produce fuel.， the building uses less energy and reduces the damage to theenvironment by generating its own renewable energy.Creating

52、 buildings such as these (10) ( enable) us to live in closer harmony with our environment.五、书面表达(本大题共2小题，共40.0分)37.假定你是李华，你校外教Peter对中国文学感兴趣。请你写一封电子邮件，向他推 荐一部中国文学作品，内容包括：.作品简介；.推荐理由。注意：.词数80左右；.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。Zaib grew up in a single-parent family.Her mother worked in an office as a receptionist but sh

53、eadmitted her only daughter to one of the best schools of the city.Two days ago,Zaib refused to take her lunch.Zaib,Honey!Is everything alright? Why you didnt take your lunch? Didnt you feel anyhunger? ” Rohana,her mother asked.I didnt like it.A friend of mine was having dairy chocolate.I want these

54、, Zaib said in anoffended mood.*No problem.We will get these next week,I promise*, she tried to convince her.No,I need them today.n she said in an angry manner and rushed towards the room.Rohana wasnt having her salary for two months because her company had fallen intocrises.Now,she was a bit tense

55、about her daughters demand and wondered what to do.Next day,Zaib didnt eat anything and rushed to school.The girl with dairy chocolate was noneother than her cousin,Saddaf.For the whole day,she was upset,thinking about her mother.Shethought her mother didnt love her deep,and that was why she didnt m

56、eet her demand.Whenschool bell rang,she decided to go to Saddafs house.In Saddafs room,they did their homework,and then played.Her aunt Mrs.Saba prepared mealfor both of them. HAunt Saba is much better than Mummy”, she thought.Mrs.Saba told her thather mother had to work till late at night,so she co

57、uld stay with them that night.She gladlyaccepted this offer.Next day,she thought aunt Saba would pack some dairy chocolate in her lunch box,butMrs.Saba just asked her to take breakfast.Neither did she ask her to bring her lunch box nor didshe fill her box with chocolates.Her home was nearby,so she a

58、sked aunt Saba to drop her at herhome where she might meet her mummy and bring her lunch.Saba aunt ordered her driver to doso.She was astonished to see her mothers red eyes,and pale face due to heavy work till late atnight.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。She met her mother in a rude mood.During

59、 lunch time,she opened the box unwillingly.答案和解析13.【答案】A、B、B【解析】（1） A.推理判断题。通过文章First stop部分中的Fly into Nairobi,the capital of Kenya.This great city is known for its fashion markets and beautiful art.And be sure to pick up some rich Kenyan coffee while youre there!（飞往肯尼亚首都内罗毕。这座伟大的城市 以其时尚市场和美丽的艺术而闻名。

60、当你在那里的时候，一定要买一些丰富的肯尼亚咖 啡）可推知，在肯尼亚首都内罗毕可以买到时尚礼品。故选A。B.细节理解题。通过文章Plan your trip 部分中的And if you sign up for a trip.be sure to put flamingos,the white and pink birds,at the top of your list.（如果你报名参加旅行，一 定要把参观火烈鸟，白色和粉色的鸟，放在你的名单的首位）可知，在旅行清单上，看 火烈鸟应该是第一选择。故选B。B.推理判断题。通过文章Paradise”部分中的 Hundreds of species o