2022年湖北省鄂西北六校高二下学期期中联考英语试题 不含听力音频

1、2021-2022学年湖北省鄂西北六校高二下学期期中联考英语试题第一部分 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. Why did the man have a trip to India?A. To find out the causes of AIDS.B. To raise money for AIDS patients.C. To draw attention

2、to the spread of AIDS.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Colleagues. C. Boss and employee.3. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Work out. B. Sit at the desk. C. Put on some weight.4. How much does the dress cost now?A. $54. B. $60. C. $66.5. What will t

3、he man do for his daughters birthday?A. Buy a present. B. Plan a weekend trip. C. Have a barbecue.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题将出5秒钟的作答时间每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. When is the report due?A. Thursday. B

4、. Friday. C. Next Monday.7. What does the man suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Who did Michael like at the concert?A. The pianist. B. The conductor. C. The violinist.9. What did May do?A. She bought some CDS. B. She

5、 visited her sister. C. She enjoyed a concert.10. Where will the speakers go first?A. Astore. B.A park. C. A cafe.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第14小题。11. Who does James buy a gift for?A. His father. B. His sister. C. His roommate.12. What does James think of choosing a gift?A. Interesting. B. Difficult. C. Easy.13.

6、 What is the most important for a gift according to Linda?A. Impressive. B. Decorative. C. Practical.14. How does James choose the colour in Lindas opinion?A. By referring to the receivers last backpack.B. By choosing the most popular color.C. By asking the receivers advice.听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17三个小题。15.

7、 Why is Henry going to China?A. To take a holiday. B. To have a business trip. C. To receive some training.16. What is Patricia Polacco?A. A soldier. B.A writer. C. A teacher.17. Which book is based on the authors own life experience?A. Pink and Say. B. The Blessing Cup. C. Thank You, Mr. Falker.听下面

8、一段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why is every customer given a clock?A. To keep time when reading a novel.B. To pay by the minute when leaving.C. To remind himself to make full use of time.19. What is Meetins coffee shop good for?A. Creative inspiration. B. Saving money. C. Socializing.20. What is the passage mai

9、nly about?A. Anew type of coffee shops.B. The importance of social media.C. The popularity of coffee shops in Russia.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50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A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项AOnce Popular Sports in Ancient Capital XianThe ancient capital Xian in Northwest Chinas Shaanxi province

10、 is holding the National Games. As the capital of 13 dynasties throughout Chinese history, the ancient city has never been far from sports. Starting from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the city has held many sports events.Cuju: Origin of modern soccerCuju was an ancient Chinese compet

11、itive game involving kicking a ball through an opening into a net. As the ancestor of soccer, it first appeared in the renowned ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce（“Strategies of the Warring States”）, which described Cuju as a form of entertainment among the general public. Later, cuju was c

12、ommonly played in the army for military training purposes, during the Han Dynasty.Jiaodi: Chinese-style wrestlingSumo, known as Japans “national sport”, actually started in ancient China. Sumo was called jiaodi or jiaoli in ancient times. Ancient jiaodi, a Chinese-style wrestling, was performed by a

13、thletes wearing ox horns and wrestling with each other imitating wild oxen. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, jiaodi was highly favored by emperors. In the Tang Dynasty, jiaodi was part of military training and a kind of entrainment and athletic sports.Jiju: Ancient poloJiju is a sport which uses a

14、 stick to hit balls while riding on a horse, pretty similar to modern polo. It was popular in the royal court and among common people in the Tang Dynasty. There were many fields for playing polo in the court and it was also a major military training program in the army. In the Tang Dynasty capital,

15、there were formal polo courts, such as the stadium pavilion in Changan palace.ArcheryDuring ancient times, the origin of archery was closely related with hunting and defense. Ancient archery was not only an athletic event, a military training program, and an entertainment activity, but also part of

16、education. As early as in Zhou Dynasty, the archery was listed as one of the six practical disciplines, also called the Six Arts, becoming an important and competitive form.21. Which was popular in the army during the Han Dynasty?A. Jiju. B. Jiaodi. C. Cuju. D. Archery.22. How did people play Jiju i

17、n Tang Dynasty?A. Only by riding a horse.B. By hitting balls while riding on a horse with a stick.C. By kicking a ball through an opening into a net.D. By hitting balls wearing ox horns.23. What did the four games have in common?A. They were only for entertainment. B. They all disappeared late gradu

18、ally.C. They all originated from Han Dynasty. D. They were military training programs.BA year after I left college, I was given the opportunity to host the 6 oclock news in Baltimore. The whole goal in the media at the time I was coming up was try to move to larger markets, so getting the job at 22

19、was such a big deal. And I was so proud，because I was finally going to have my chance to be like Barbara Walters, who had been my idol since the start of my TV career. I was 22 in 1976, making $22,000 a year, it didnt feel right yet.The first sign was when they tried to change my name. The news dire

20、ctor said to me at the time, “Nobodys going to remember Oprah. So, we want to change your name. Weve come up with a name we think that people will remember and people will like. Its a friendly name: Suzie.”I grew up not loving the name, but once I was asked to change it, I thought, well, it is my na

21、me and do I look like a Suzie to you? I thought, no, it doesnt feel right. Im not going to change my name. And whether people remember it or not, thats OK.And then they said they didnt like the way I looked, so they sent me to a salon where they gave me a perm (烫发). After a few days all my hair fell

22、 out and I had to shave my head. At last, they really didnt like the way I looked, because I was black and bald and sitting on TV wasnt a pretty picture.But even worse than being bald, I really hated being sent to report on other peoples tragedies as a part of my daily duty. And after eight months,

23、I lost that job. They said I was too emotional. But since they didnt want to pay out the contract, they put me on a talk show. And the moment I sat down on that show, the moment I felt like Id come home. I realized that TV could be more than just a playground, but a platform for helping other people

24、 lift their lives. And the moment I sat down, doing that talk show, it felt like breathing. And thats where everything that followed for me began.24. What can we infer from paragraph1?A. The writers aim after graduation was to leave Baltimore.B. Barbara Walters was a host the writer admired most.C.

25、The writer didnt feel right because she thought she could earn more.D. The writer was proud because she could work with Barbara Walters25.What caused the author to dislike her first job?A. Reporting tragedies every day.B. Not being good at reporting on other peoples tragedies.C. The bosss wanting to

26、 put her on another talk show.D. Being black and bald and sitting on TV.26.Which can best describe Oprah?A. Careful and considerate. B. Understanding and optimistic.C. Persuasive and emotional. D. Determined and sympathetic.27.What can we learn from the writers story?A. Pride goes before a fall. B.

27、Opportunity knocks only once.C. Practice makes perfect. D. Let your heart talk more.CThe livestreaming and fast delivery industry have attracted so many young people that the industrial sector is short of manpower. “My advice is to encourage more young people to work in the factories and less in the

28、 express delivery sector,” Zhang Xinghai, a deputy to the National Peoples Congress, Chinas top legislature, said during the ongoing NPC annual session.Zhang wants more young people to work in the factories so that Chinas manufacturing (制造业) sector continues to flourish.Whatever job young people do

29、is a matter of choice, but the manufacturing sector is facing a labor crunch (短缺) for too many people prefer jobs in other sectors.A survey conducted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in the third quarter of 2021 found that of 100 jobs that were facing a manpower crunch, 58 were

30、 in the manufacturing sector. By 2025, the shortage in 10 key manufacturing industries could be as high as 30 million.It is time some strong measures were taken to attract people back to the factories. This can be done by raising the salaries of factory workers.According to a survey in Guangzhou, ca

31、pital of Guangdong province, the annual income of express delivery workers in the city is more than 100,000 yuan ($15,831). In contrast, the average monthly salary of those doing blue-collar jobs in Guangdong in 2020 was just 7,108 yuan, or about 84,000 yuan a year. That gap surely needs to be reduc

32、ed.Besides, the legal rights and interests of those doing blue-collar jobs need to be better protected. Express delivery workers can decide when they want to work, but factory workers have to work whenever the factory demands.Therefore, the authorities should protect factory workers rights to weeken

33、ds, 8-hour working schedules and paid leave.Also, the promotion and salary growth structure of factory workers must be clearly defined. In a nutshell, to lure young people back to the factories, it is necessary to make blue-collar jobs more attractive.28. What can we infer from Zhang Xinghais words?

34、A. The future of the express delivery sector is hopeless.B. Working in factories in China are attractive to young people.C. Most young people are unwilling to work in the manufacturing sector.D. Working as a delivery man is quite easy for young people.29. What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?A. A lo

35、t of jobs in China are facing a labor crunch.B. Employment rate in China will be dramatically increased by 2025.C. There are 10 manufacturing industries facing manpower shortage in total.D. The industrial sector is facing a severe labor shortage.30. Which is NOT the reason for manpower shortage in f

36、actories?A. Flexible working hours. B. Lower incomes.C. Undefined promotion structure. D. Unprotected legal rights.31. What is the authors attitude towards the current situation of manufacturing industry?A. Indifferent. B. Concerned. C. Unclear. D. Neutral.DDavid Bennett became the first person to h

37、ave a heart transplanted successfully into him from a pig. In press material issued three days after the operation, the University of Maryland confirmed Mr Bennett was doing well, and was capable of breathing on his own. While he continues to rely on artificial support to pump blood around his body,

38、 the team behind the surgery, led by Bartley Griffith, plan gradually to reduce its use.This operation is a milestone for xenotransplantation the transfer of organs from other species to human patients. Doctors say the next few weeks will be a critical to see how Bennett does with the new organ and

39、whether his body begins to reject it.The operation itself received exceptional authorization from Americas Food and Drug Administration under a provision which lets doctors use experimental treatments as a matter of last resort. Prior to the operation, Mr. Bennett was diagnosed with terminal heart d

40、isease, but was judged too ill to qualify for a human transplant. Having spent months in a hospital bed with no improvement to his condition, he gave his agreement to the surgery.Bennett released a statement through the medical center the day before the operation. In it, he said: “It was either die

41、or do this transplant. I want to live. I know its a shot in the dark, but its my last choice.”Past attempts at pig-to-human transplants have failed because of genetic differences that caused organ rejection. To reduce the risk of that happening in this case, scientists removed several genes from the

42、 donor pig that are linked with organ rejection. They also removed another gene from the animal in an effort to prevent too much growth of pig heart tissue.Bennetts genetically modified pig heart was provided by Revivicor, a regenerative medicine company based in Blacksburg, Virginia. On the morning

43、 of the surgery, the transplant team removed the pigs heart and placed it into a special device to keep it running until the operation.32. Why did Bennett adopt a pig heart transplant?A. Genetic differences may cause organ rejection.B. He failed to get approval from Americas Food and Drug Administra

44、tion.C. He couldnt manage to find a suitable human heart.D. His heart disease was too severe to receive a human transplant.33. Whats the meaning of the underlined phrase “a shot in the dark” in Paragraph4?A. A possibility that shoots oneself in the evening.B. A belief that all things will go smoothl

45、y.C. A guess that is based on little evidence or information.D. A challenge someone must face.34. How do scientists prevent the organ rejection?A. By taking away some of unfavorable genes.B. By promoting the growth of pig heart issue.C. By placing the pigs heart into a special device.D. By connectin

46、g to a heart-lung machine until the operation.35.Whats the best title for the text?A. Bennetts New Life with a Pig Heart.B. First Successful Pig-to-Human Transplant.C. A New Progress in Life-Saving Transplants.D. Past Attempts at Pig-to-Human Transplants.第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入

47、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Walking is seriously underestimated. Walking is so simple that nearly everyone can do it. _36_, from supporting a healthy immune system to boosting your metabolism (新陈代谢) to strengthening your joints, muscles, and bones not to mention its amazing for stress relief and enjoying a

48、 little me time. But one of walkings biggest (and often forgotten) benefits is weight loss. _37_Ultimately, walking every day is one of the best ways to target belly fat. As you continue to walk, you may notice your pants begin to fit more loosely around your midsection, even if the number on the sc

49、ale isnt moving much. Thats because regular walking can help improve your bodys response to insulin (胰岛素), _38_Walking every day along with a healthy diet can result in weight loss.However, dont expect to lose weight if youre only walking casually. The intensity at which you walk plays a key role in

50、 helping your body burn more calories and improve your cardiorespiratory system (心肺系统). _39_ For example, if you live in a flat area, find some steps or hills to climb every now and then to ensure youre body doesnt get too used it._40_ In order to lose weight you need to reduce calories. Basically,

51、to lose one pound a week, youll need to either burn around 3,500 calories each week, or eat 3,500 fewer calories. Better still, though, is that you can do a bit of both to achieve that goal.A. Still, you need to be aware of what youre eating.B. Its also a good idea to mix up the location of your wal

52、ks.C. when you burn calories through exercise.D. which can help reduce belly fat.E. Heres what taking a walk every day really does for weight loss.F. No matter what your age, you can lose weight by following this program.G. Besides, it has extremely good benefits.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

53、，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C或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。Beatrice De Lavalette was just 17 years old when she was seriously injured in a terrorist attack in Belgium, losing both of her legs from the knee down.The teen spent the next several months in intensive physical _41_, working ha

54、rd to _42_ her mobility and independence. She _43_ her family for supporting her and _44_ her that life would go on during those dark days. Her beloved horse, DeeDee, was especially helpful in her _45_._46_ in an equestrian(马术的) family, Beatrice started riding when she was just a kid, competing in d

55、ressage(盛装舞步) by the time she was 12. Even with both legs gone, she never _47_ to her misfortune. _48_, she was eager to get back to her “real life”, beginning the _49_ task of relearning how to ride. _50_ her muscle strength as well as her sense of _51_ was gone, she had to be lifted up and held on

56、to DeeDee by someone. Little by little, she successfully regained the strength to ride _52_ assistance.Her efforts paid off _53_. In April 2017, Beatrice was able to return to competitions at a show. Now, six years after the accident that almost killed her, she was selected to _54_ Team USA at the T

57、okyo 2020 Paralympic Games!“My being here shows that literally anything is _55_,” she said. “I know its kind of the usual thing to say, but its true. Just go for it.”41. A. activity B. treatment C. intervention D. strength42. A. resolve B. refresh C. rearrange D. regain43. A. appreciated B. comforte

58、d C. encouraged D. blamed44. A. impressing B. blessing C. assuring D. securing45. A. recovery B. growth C. motion D. operation46. A. Built up B. Brought up C. Taken up D. Picked up47. A. submitted B. took C. stuck D. led48. A. However B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore49. A. depressing B. inspiring

59、C. astonishing D. challenging50. A. Although B. When C. Since D. After51. A. control B. touch C. direction D. relief52. A. under B. without C. by D. beyond53. A. unexpectedly B. eventually C. intentionally D. immediately54. A. assist B. justify C. represent D. defend55. A. contrary B. possible C. dr

60、amatic D. reasonable第二节（10个小题，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（每空1.5分计15分）In the United States alone, over 100 million cell-phones are thrown away each year. Cell-phones are part of a _56_ (grow) mountain of electronic wastes like computers and personal digital assistants. _57_ electroni