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1、第 十一 页第 = page 8 8页，总 = sectionpages 8 8页绝密启用前万州纯阳中学2021-2022学年第二学期期中考试卷（E卷）（高二 英语） 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 审核人：第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，每题 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。1. What will the man do on Monday?A. Atten

2、d a wedding. B. Take an exam.C. Hand in an essay.2. What is the woman probably?A. A librarian. B. A writer.C. A student.3. What is the mans suggestion?A. Reducing the amount of medicine. B. Doing more stretching exercises. C. Stopping taking the medicine.4. What is Donna busy doing?A. Looking for a

3、roommate. B. Studying for the exams. C. Working for the newspaper.5. How does the man find his living place?A. Too crowded. B. Quite noisy. C. All right.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，各个小题将给出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、

4、7题。6. What sport did the man do last Friday?A. Badminton. B. Swimming.C. Table tennis.7. When will the speakers go to the new sports center together?A. Next Wednesday. B. Next Thursday.C. Next Friday.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What is the weather like today?A. Snowy. B. Sunny.C. Rainy.9. Whats the mans

5、plan for tomorrow afternoon?A. Attending a class. B. Meeting some friends.C. Seeing a film.听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。10. How will the woman travel in Hawaii?A. By car. B. By taxi.C. By coach.11. What kind of group would the woman like to join?A. A 10-people group. B. A 20-people group. C. A 30-people group.

6、12. What kind of vacation does the woman prefer?A. A cheap one. B. An adventurous one.C. A relaxing one.听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。13. How often are Martins wildlife programs on?A. Once a day. B. Once a week. C. Once a month. 14. Where were wildlife programs filmed in the early 1960s?A. In the mountains. B.

7、On the island. C. At the local zoo.15. When did the man go to Borneo?A. In 1960. B. In 1962. C. In 1964.16. What is the feature of todays filming?A. It is strictly planned. B. The scenes are uncertain. C. It takes less time to prepare.听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. Which country has the most effective educa

8、tion system?A. South Korea. B. Japan. C. The United States.18. What is the study based on?A. The number of students. B. The level of education. C. The abilities of students.19. What is the ranking of Germanys education system?A. 18th. B. 19th. C. 24th.20. What is stressed in the end?A. Home educatio

9、n. B. School faculties. C. Teaching methods.第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分55分）第一节：(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA friend of mine was in low spirits one day. He usually dealt with this state of mind by avoiding people until the mood passed. But on that day Fred had an import

10、ant meeting with his boss, so he decided to put on a false front. During the meeting Fred smiled, joked and played the part of a happy, goodnatured person. To his surprise, he soon discovered he was no longer depressed. Without realizing it, Fred chanced to find an important new principle of psychol

11、ogical research: acting a part can help us feel the way we want to feelmore selfassured in a trying situation, more cheerful when things go wrong. How can you put this principle to work in your own life？Theres more involved than simply mimicking a few expressions. You have to be systematic about it.

12、 Heres how: Smile to cheer yourself up. Relax to reduce anxiety or fear. Look your best to increase your selfconfidence. Keep cool in a crisis. Using our bodies and actions to change the way we feel can be a useful tool in helping us through lifes difficult times. As novelist George Eliot wrote more

13、 than a century ago, Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. People who remember thatand act upon itcan only be richer and happier for the experience.21. In Paragraph 1 the underlined phrase to put on a false front means .A. to wear a wrong coatB. to show a pretended happy appeara

14、nceC. to act a part unsuccessfullyD. to put on airs22. According to Paragraph 1, Fred before the meeting.A. had very few spirits B. was in a bad mood C. had many spirits D. was in a good mood23. In the last paragraph, the quotation Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. may show

15、that .A. actions speak louder than words B. the more we do, the happier we areC. our feeling cannot change our behavior D. actions are very important for us to beat bad moods for good.BHave you ever taken a test that you thought you could have passed easily, only to make some silly mistakes that rea

16、lly hurt your grade? More than a few students have done that. And some seem to do it over and over again.There are several problem areas that can cause students to goof up or do poorly in a test that they could have passed.Some students can become overconfident in their knowledge of the subject matt

17、er. They think they know the material better than they actually do. It is easy for students to misjudge their own knowledge, and when they realize that they dont know the material, it is too late.What happens more often, though, is that some students feel they are smart enough to be able to guess th

18、eir way through a test. So they dont bother studying the material. They are overconfident in their ability to figure things out.In either case, overconfidence can result in lower grades in tests. Does this apply to you?Another thing that can happen is that students underestimate (低估) the difficulty

19、of the test. They expect an easy test, but the teacher throws in a real tough test that they havent prepared for. Sometimes the teacher may cover material in the test that students werent expecting. That can happen, especially if you werent paying attention in class.Finally, there are students who d

20、ont feel that getting a good grade is important to them, so they dont bother to study or even try to do well. Such students may be trying to punish their parents, have a poor image of themselves, or are just plain foolish. Hopefully, you are not one of these students.24. The writer believes that man

21、y students .A. are afraid of exams B make careless mistakes C. hate homework D. lack confidence25. What does the underlined phrase “goof up” mean?A. Be overconfident. B. Be nervous. C. Make silly mistakes. D. Make wrong choices.26. According to the writer, who will be most unwilling to try his best

22、in a test?A. Edward, dissatisfied with his parents. B. John, expecting an easy test for him.C. Dobby, believing he is the smartest in the class. D. Peter, being overconfident about his ability.27. What would be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. The causes of overconfidence. B. The causes of

23、 a poor self-image.C. Ways to prepare for a test. D. Ways to avoid goofing up a test.COur coffee is loved by millions worldwide. Do you often see this kind of advertising in your country? Statements like these that no one can prove are called puffery. Puffery is legal, even though it cannot be prove

24、d. In fact, puffery has been called a license to lie, as it is regarded as an opinion rather than an objective statement.Using puffery to raise awareness of products and to increase sales, is a common advertising method. Some people, however, worry about puffery. One of the concerns is whether consu

25、mers are misled by false advertising. Therefore, advertisements containing puffery sometimes can be tested in the courts, and the decisions that are made help to tell the difference between acceptable puffery and illegal advertising.On the one hand, if a company tells the public that it sells the co

26、untrys best-loved or favorite product, this is thought to be puffery, rather than an objective description of market share. Similarly, the company does not have to produce proof that such puffery is actually supported by numbers or facts. In other words, advertisements such as the worlds best cup of

27、 coffee are impossible to prove. They are too good to be true and thus it is expected that any consumer will understand how subjective they are. Such advertisements are therefore not thought of as misleading. In fact, puffery like this in these advertisements is often considered to add to the entert

28、ainment value.On the other hand, a company that states their products is the safest or cheapest needs to show proof, because statements that are objective need to be supported by proof or statistics. Consumer rights organizations can run tests to examine whether or not such statements agree with the

29、 fact. Companies should thus be very careful when making factual statements about a product.A primary function of advertising is to create product awareness. As consumers, we need to know -about competing products, so we can make wise decisions on which one to buy. While it is important that adverti

30、sers are monitored to ensure they do not mislead consumers, it can be argued that puffery is a good way of raising awareness of new products. As long as there are effective ways of monitoring advertisements to prevent deliberate deception (欺骗) in safety and quality, it seems that most puffery is rel

31、atively harmless. Rather, it has become part of advertising, which most consumers can laugh at rather than being misled.28. By “ Our coffee is loved by millions worldwide, the passage intends to _.A. describe a fact B. introduce the topic C. present an argument D.provide background information29. Th

32、e function of puffery is mainly to help_ .A. describe products market share B. raise awareness of new productsC. test the advertisement in the courts D. run tests to examine the new products30. What does the author think of puffery?A. It is acceptable with effective monitoring.B. It is misleading fo

33、r it uses the false information.C. It is harmful for it plays tricks on consumers. D. It is convincing for it helps consumers to choose wisely.31. Which can be the best title of this passage?A. Functions of Advertising B. Puffery in Advertising C. Consumers and AdvertisingD. The Art of AdvertisingDL

34、ooking at Rosa Ferrignos new suit, you could swear it was knitted(织) with regular yarn(毛线).Its only when you touch it and hear the characteristic rustling(沙沙声 )of plastic that you realize theres something special about it.In fact, the suit is made out of over 300 plastic grocery bags.Ferrigno, who o

35、nce worked as a tailor before starting a family, got the idea for her unique hand-made suit last August.She was at a family picnic and saw on of the other guests carrying a purse made from re-purposed plastic bags.It attracted her, so she and her daughter searched for instructions on how to make one

36、 on You Tube.The 75 -year-old ended up making a purse from colorful plastic bags.But that was only the beginning.After finishing her second plastic bag purse, Ferrigno realized she needed something to match it with, so last November she told her daughter she was going to make a skirt and jacket suit

37、 out of plastic bags, as a winter project.Rosa started by cutting up the plastic bags into strips(A.)and then tying them together to make longer, yarn- like strips that could be knitted.But to knit the plastic yarn, she needed that didnt exist on the market so she made them on her own.The suit took

38、Rosa two months to complete.The jacket was made out of 170 plastic bags, and the skirt required another 140.Although she didnt even use a pattern when knitting the impressive suit, it ended up fitting her perfectly, and when she finally showed it off at the supermarket earlier this month, everyone w

39、ent crazy.“We love it when our customers reuse or recycle grocery bags, but never have we seen a work of art like Rosas! Its really fantastic Jo Natale, the supermarket chains vice president of media relations, said.32. What makes Rosa Ferrigno,s new suit special?A. Its unique way of knitting.B. Its

40、 unusual knitting material.C. Its being knitted by an old lady.D. Its being able to sing when touched33. How did Rosa learn to make purses out of plastic bags?A. By modelling a guest.B. By consulting her daughter.C. By watching You Tube videos.D. By asking a tailor for instructions.34. What do Jo Na

41、tales words in the last paragraph suggest?A. She thinks highly of Rosas behavior. B. Rosas work of art will become popular.C. The potential of grocery bags needs further developing.D. She thinks all customers should follow Rosas footsteps.35. What can be inferred about Rosa from the text?A. She is q

42、uite able and patient. B. She is good at matching clothes.C. She does nothing without careful planning. D. She likes showing off her knitting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。A Finnish cartoon Matti, a socially awkward stickman has become a hit in China even inspirin

43、g a new word in Mandarin (汉语). _36_.Privacy is something of a luxury in China, a land with a population of 1. 4 billion. _37_. Pushing is a basic skill in cities. If you fail to push with others to get on a crowded subway, youll be met with impatient stares.The concept of “private property” or “priv

44、ate space” used to be seriously criticized and the situation didnt change today. _38_. They can have a nap in an office pantry (食品贮藏 室),on a park bench, even in a museum or concert hall foyer and it seems they are as comfortable as in their own living room._39_. Matti, a socially awkward Finnish car

45、toon character in the Finnish Nightmares comic series, is not only welcomed by Chinese, but also has created a new word in Mandarin: Jing fen, referring to people who dislike socializing and take their personal space “extremely seriously”.Mattis fear of crowds and small talk and his tendency to be e

46、asily embarrassed has struck a chord with many Chinese readers. _40_. “Finland is a paradise for people with social anxiety disorder,” wrote Wechat user in a post, showing his preference to Finland. “I can see myself in Matti. Were all afraid of loneliness, but we long for our personal space and pri

47、vacy to be respected,” wrote an anonymous user. It is a real sentiment for many people in China.A. Loneliness is not a familiar concept to many ordinary Chinese.B. Personal space is not a familiar concept to ordinary Chinese.C. But its Finnish culture itself that has also struck a chord.D. Why has i

48、t struck a chord with many Chinese?E. Chinese are happy to lie down for a nap almost everywhere.F. Peoples longing for privacy has been voiced via Matti.G. So it is a surprise to see Matti become a celebrity (名人) in China.第三部分：英语知识运用（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，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个

49、选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A 90-year-old driver is providing its never too late to pursue（追求）your dreams. Last year, Hershel McGriff became the _21_ driver to compete in a NASCAR event when he raced at the Tucson Speedway in his home state of Arizona.McGriff has been _22_ since he was a teenager. His fi

50、rst time behind the _23_ came when he was just 17 years old after he read an ad in his local newspaper and was drawn to the _24_ that comes with driving hundreds of miles per hour around a track, _25_ for first place.I borrowed my dads 1940 Hudson an ugly car, and I got a couple of guys to help me,

51、McGriff _26_ his beginning in the sport. I didnt do very _27_ .I think I finished 12th or 13th out of a bunch of cars. That got me started.His first win on the NASCAR circuit (联赛）came when he _28_ in Mexico at the age of 22. McGriff went on _29_ dozens of races, finally being _30_ as one of NASCARs

52、50 Greatest Drivers. He retired from the sport at 74, but he never stopped his love for the track and decided to return to racing for a few special events that have made him famous in his hometown and _31_ others to keep pursuing their dreams as well.McGriffs spot in the race was a gift for his 90th

53、 birthday from his son and long-time friend, team owner Bill McAnally. Bill called me up on the phone and said, For your 90th birthday, I will furnish the car. All you have to do is _32_ it, McGriff said. When he made the _33_, I was ready to acceptMcGriffs history-making race proves that you can pu

54、rsue your dreams at any _34_ , but for this young at heart racer, it was just a chance to get behind the wheel and _35_ pursuing his passion.41. A. oldest B. fastest C. kindest D. bravest42. A. studying B. racing C. dreaming D. growing43. A. screen B. camera C. seat D. wheel44. A. excitement B. nerv

55、ousness C. comfort D. honor45. A. waiting B. searching C. preparing D. fighting46. A. looked back onB. looked forward toC. looked up toD. looked down on47. A. seriously B. carefully C. well D. soon48. A. relaxed B. performed C. competed D. traveled49. A. organizing B. winning C. entering D. losing50

56、. A. remembered B. introduced C. employed D. named51. A. inspired B. required C. allowed D. forced52. A. repair B. buy C. drive D. decorate53. A. change B. offer C. comment D. design54. A. cost B. speed C. place D. age55. A. finish B. consider C. continue D. imagine 第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面

57、材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A team made up _56_ eight members has created an AI painting project. The creative concept gives robots the power _57_ (create) art using colors, canvas and a paintbrush.The AI painting project features a robot _58_ (inspire) by human artists it has a robot arm tha

58、t holds the paintbrush to bring new art to life through paintings _59_ are not generated at will, but rather based on a set of _60_ (concept) that the AI technology uses to create art. To do so, one or multiple values _61_ (give) to the AI robot to generate a picture through a collection of brush st

59、rokes (画笔笔触).The images created by the robot are based on the evaluation standard of “most like the presented concept”. The robot arm then uses the paintbrush and colors to create art. It currently works with both acrylic paint (丙烯颜料) _62_ watercolors and mixes the colors with water as well.The team

60、 believes that the paint strokes, colors, and images produced by AI have the potential to lead the world into a new category of art _63_ (full) created by machines. Going forward, the team is in the process of _64_ (design) a visual feedback system that will allow the robot to see the painting in pr