2021-2022学年安徽省六安市第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（原卷版）

1、2021-2022学年安徽省六安市第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题时间：120分钟 总分150分第一部分：听力（共两节，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。1. What is the woman looking for?A. The city bank. B. The post office. C. The shopping centre.2. Who is wearing a

2、red dress?A. Ms. Jasinsky. B. The woman. C. Ms. Jenson.3. What did the man do last weekend?A. He invited a girl to dinner.B. He went to his sisters house.C. He helped clean the kitchen.4. Who will meet Paul this afternoon?A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man and the woman.5. What are the speakers do

3、ing?A. Listening to music.B. Walking on the farm.C. Dancing with each other.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. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Waiter and custom

4、er. B. Boss and employee. C. Colleagues.7. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a meeting room. B. At a restaurant. C. At A hospital.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When will Jude give a presentation?A. In a short time. B. Tomorrow morning. C. As soon as possible.9. What will the woman do next?A. Play a g

5、ame. B. Practice her lecture. C. Help the man practice.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does Chris feel worried?A. He cant afford the coffee.B. He failed in the physics exam.C. He doesnt do well in the math final exam.11. What percentage does the final exam account for?A. 30%. B. 40%. C. 50%.12. Where were

6、the physics grades posted?A. On the wall of the cafeteria.B. On Dr. Jacksons office door.C. On the blackboard of the classroom.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where are the speakers now?A. At a hotel. B. At a station. C. At a restaurant.14. What does the woman do?A. She is salesgirl.B. She is a receptionist.C.

7、 She is a waitress.15. How did the man and his wife come here?A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car.16. What will the man and his wife do next?A. Cook in the kitchen. B. Eat in the restaurant. C. Have a good rest.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long has Miss Brown taught the students?A. For two years. B. Fo

8、r three years. C. For four years.18. What do the students think of Miss Brown?A. Clever and thoughtful.B. Rude and strict.C. Kind and patient.19. Why do students like Miss Browns lessons?A. They are easy to follow.B. They are lively and interesting.C. She is not strict with the students.20. What do

9、the students owe their progress to?A. Miss Browns help. B. The English exams. C. Their hard work.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe Young Scholars ProgramThe University of Marylands Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talente

10、d teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.The ActivitiesDuring three weeks of

11、exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and a

12、ctivities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.The CoursesThe Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monda

13、y to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland, Participants can benefit from the University of Marylands vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.The RewardsUpon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the coll

14、ege experienceboth academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单).The ApplicationThe application process includes submission of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.Ages: 14-18Mail

15、ing address: The University of Maryland College ParkFor more information, call 3014057762.1. What is the benefit of joining in the program?A. Developing special interest.B. Learning from the best students.C. Earning enough college credits.D. Experiencing college life in advance.2. What can teens do

16、in the program?A. Find a part-time job in the library.B. Travel to Washington, DC regularly.C. Attend a meeting for academic discussion.D. Join the student union of the University of Maryland.3 How many days will students spend attending classes in the program?A. 5 dayB. 15 days.C. 21 days.D. 30 day

17、s.BSandi Patty has been a name synonymous (同义的) with Gospel music because of her singing ability since she released her first album in 1979.Pattys newest book. The Voice, takes a deep dive into parts of her life shes kept private for years. Surprisingly, The Voice is not primarily concerned with Pat

18、tys singing voice. Patty was always a talented singer. However, she struggled to find her inner voice and speak up for herself. “I was a shy kid. Words were hard for me,” Patty said.One of the reasons why Patty found it so difficult to use her voice was a traumatic childhood experience. At age six,

19、she was abused by a friend, an experience she opened up for the first time in the book.She is sharing the story of her experience now hoping it will help other people feel less alone. “Feeling alone keeps everybody silent about the tough times in our lives, so we think were the only ones,” Patty sai

20、d. She wrote in The Voice that she felt like it was her job to make everyone feel better.Friendships were essential for helping Patty find the courage to speak up. They reminded her that she didnt need to make others feel better because the people she loved didnt doubt she cared for them.Friends and

21、 family were crucial for helping Patty confront another struggle she facedshame. She felt unpleasant for insecurities about her weight and her divorce. “Ive heard it explain that guilt tells us we have done something wrong and shame says we are wrong,” Patty said.“I want people to know that their st

22、ories and their voices matter,” Patty said. “We have to figure out a way to take our pain away and put it where it needs to be, without letting it guide our lives. Pain is a part of our story. It describes us, but it doesnt need to define us.”4. What does Pattys newest book focus on?A. Her singing a

23、bility.B. Her dream of success.C. Her advice on singing well.D. Her private experiences.5. What does the underlined word “traumatic” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Bitter.B. Relaxing.C. Valuable.D. Practical.6. How did Pattys friends influence her?A. They helped her get rid of loneliness.B. They witnessed h

24、er success.C. They inspired her to act bravely.D. They helped her find out problems.7. What do Pattys words in the last paragraph intend to show?A. The need to be independent.B. The importance of relieving our pain.C. The necessity of accepting our life.D. The meaning of learning about ourselves.CRe

25、searchers have been investigating for years the ways in which screens affect the quality of a persons reading. The magazine Scientific American reported that at least 100 studies have been published on the issue since the 1980s.Virginia Clinton carried out a research examination. She is a professor

26、of Education, Health and Behavior at the University of North Dakota. She found what she called a “small but significant” difference in reading text from screen versus paper.Clinton looked at 33 past studies that examined paper versus screen reading. All of the studies were done between 2008 and 2018

27、. The studies collectively had 2,799 study subjects, including both children and adults. Clintons examination found that reading from paper generally led to better understanding and improved a persons performance on tests connected to the reading material. And, she found no major differences in read

28、ing speed between the two.Clinton and other researchers have found screen readers often believe they understand a text better than they really do. And, they are more likely than paper readers to overestimate how well they would do on a test of the materials they have read.Yet, this overestimated sen

29、se of understanding is especially common among screen readers. Clinton said, “There are many possible reasons for such findings. Overconfidence of reen readers, for example, could be the result of a distracted, less focused mind. Readers preferences are also important. Research shows the majority of

30、 people of all ages prefer reading from paper. If you are enjoying the reading process, youre going to be more involved. Youre going to be paying better attention. Preferences are a key issue here.”Several studies have found that people often think of paper materials as something more important and

31、serious. “If you are reading from paper, your mind thinks this is something important. I need to pay attention to it,” Clinton said.8. How did Clinton find the so-called difference?A. By doing many surveys.B. By doing 2,799 research.C. By analyzing research findings.D. By publishing texts on a magaz

32、ine.9. What benefit does reading from paper bring to readers?A Higher reading speed.B. Better reading efficiency.C. Stronger reading interest.D. Happier reading experiences.10 How will screen readers feel after finishing reading?A. Empty-headed.B. Anxiety-riddenC. Energetic.D. Overconfident.11. Whic

33、h aspect of reading will readers preferences have an effect on?A. The concentration.B. The duration.C. The material.D. The method.DWe have recently heard some interesting ways that 5G wireless technology might change our lives in the future. One project in Britain is testing this superfast technolog

34、y, but not on humans. Instead, the experiment involves an unlikely group of Internet userscows. The system connects the animals to 5G in an effort to automate the milking process.The project was developed by American technology company Cisco Systems. It is part of a Cisco-led program called 5G Rural

35、 First. Cisco says the program seeks to explore the future of 5G connectivity in rural communities around the world. Rural areas are expected to be the last to receive 5G service.Testing areas were set up on farms in three rural areas of England. The cows are equipped with 5G-connected devices that

36、link up to a robotic milking system. The system uses sensors and machine learning to fully automate the process, System designers say the technology takes over after a cow feels ready to be milked and walks toward an automatic gate. The device is designed to recognize each individual cow. It then po

37、sitions equipment to the right body position for milking. During the process, machines release food for the cow as a reward.One of the test areas is in the town of Shepton Mallet, in southwest England. There about 50 of the farms 180 cows are fitted with 5G smart collars and health-observing ear sen

38、sors. Project officials say the devices do not harm the cows and the sensors permit farmers to immediately identify any problem or health concerns.Other technology tools powering the 5G smart farms include automated brushes that work automatically when the cow rubs up against them. Sensors also cont

39、rol the amount of light to the cows living areas depending on the weather. And, an automatic feeding system makes sure the animals always get enough to eat.Nick Chrissos works on the project for Cisco. He said the system could connect every cow and every other animal on the whole farm. “Thats what 5

40、G can do for farmingreally release the power that we have within this farm, everywhere around the United Kingdom, and everywhere around the world.”12. Why was the program developed?A. To produce more milk.B. To care for cows better.C. To try out 5G in rural areas.D. To improve 5G system on farms.13.

41、 What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The way 5G system controls the milking process.B. The way 5G system is set up on the farms.C. The reason why 5G is used on the cows.D. The reason why 5G is popular with the farms.14. Which paragraph talks about extra technology applications on the 5G farm?A. Para

42、graph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. 5G Is Used Widely on the Cows of British FarmsB. 5G Has Reached Rural Areas of the United KingdomC. British Cows Connected to 5G Can Control Their Own MilkingD. Farmers in British Are Using 5G to Impr

43、ove Their Life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。Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” _16_ According to recent studies, the answer is a big YES, if the air quality in your camping area is good._17_ If th

44、e air youre breathing is cleanwhich it would be if youre away from the smog of citiesthen the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉) and your brain.Recently, pe

45、ople have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈). _18_ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood(情绪).Gree

46、nery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. _19_ It gives us a great feeling of peace._20_While the suns rays can age and harm our skin, they also give us beneficial Vitamin D . T

47、o make sure you get enough Vitamin Dbut still protect your skinput on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and thats plenty of time for your skin to absorb a days worth of Vitamin D .A. Fresh air cleans our lungs.B. So what are you waiting f

48、or?C. Being in nature refreshes us.D. Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.E. But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?F. Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.G. All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing

49、Gardens.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）I began to do volunteer work in grade seven. I experienced many meaningful moments, and the most_21_ones were when I was volunteering as a swimming_22_at the YMCA in Brockton, Massachusetts. At first, I was a teachers_23_.What are we going t

50、o do next? “When is the play time? These were just two of the questions I was often_24_there. On the day of my first class, I thought it was going to be a(n) _25_.job. I _26_that since I had taken swimming lessons from the age of five, I knew the_27_about swimming. After all, I was good at all_28_of

51、 swimming! _29_, I soon found out there was more about teaching swimming than just knowing how to swim.During my first class, I assisted the swimming teacher in teaching a group of five-year-old kids. From that moment on, my_30_of teaching changed. Teaching is communicating. To instruct children, on

52、e has to make the lessons_31_ and interesting for them to learn. I had to learn many games that would help the children to _32_as swimmers. Such as “Red Light, Green Light and Blast-Off. I must devote myself to teaching them and set a(n)_33_example to them.I expected to teach a group of children, bu

53、t it_34_my students were the ones who taught me how to be a(n)_35_teacher. Not only was it challenging to learn the childrens names, but it was also challenging to_36_to their many personalities and moods. There were many _37_that went along with helping these children, among which was seeing a chil

54、d_38_a task that he or she could not do before they met me._39_, through the volunteer work, I learned that there would always be rewards by giving, and there would be_40_by making efforts.21. A. peacefulB. optimisticC. independentD. unforgettable22. A. learnerB. athleteC. InstructorD. official23. A

55、. studentB. assistantC. colleagueD. servant24. A. askedB. taughtC. doubtedD. explained25. A. interestingB. ordinaryC. challengingD. creative26. A. declaredB. stressedC. assume dD. concluded27. A. fareB. trickC. ambitionD. process28. A. jobsB. abilitiesC. componentsD. styles29. A. HoweverB. Therefore

56、C. MoreoverD. Otherwise30. A. expectationB. instructionC. requirementD. assessment31. A. importantB. enjoyableC. famousD. flexible32. A. developB. promiseC. discussD. introduce33. A. extremeB. classicC. activeD. secure34. A. turned outB. figured outC. came outD. pointed out35. A. generousB. humorous

57、C. outspokenD. helpful36. A. respondB. contributeC. stickD. object37. A. difficultiesB. featuresC. achievementsD. situations38. A. assignB. organizeC. recognizeD. accomplish39. A. RecentlyB. OccasionallyC. ImportantlyD. Suddenly40. A. adventuresB. gainsC. contestsD. dreams第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15

58、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。China plans to release one or two giant pandas into the wild. So far the spot _41_ (select) in east China s Jiangxi province. It will be the first time to release a gaint panda into the wild outside southwest Chinas. Sichuan Province, _42_ 13 pandas had been releas

59、ed by the end of last year. An expert meeting was held in Jiangxi, where it was decided that pandas would be transported from Sichuan. Then they will be released into the Jiangxi Guanshan National Nature Reserve. The nature reserve _43_ (have) a mild climate and a quite good ecosystem, with abundant bamboo _