2022年广西桂林市高二下学期期末考试英语试题

1、桂林市20212022学年度下学期期末质量检测高二英语本试卷分第卷和第卷两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1. 答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20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。ADiners are small restaurants that serve breakfast and co

2、mmon American food such as hamburgers and sandwiches. Here are four diners to visit next time youre in the States.Harrys Coffee ShopLocated in La Jolla, California, it opened in 1930s. It serves breakfast and lunch, and then closes around 3:00 in the afternoon. For breakfast, try their La Jolla Scra

3、mble with mushroom, tomatoes and cheese, or a classic Reuben sandwich made of corned beef, Swiss cheese and finely cut cabbage on slices of bread.Little Goat DinerIt opened in 2012 in Chicago. Their breakfast selection includes Fat Elvis Waffles, which are made with bananas, peanut butter and maple

4、syrupjust the way singer Elvis Presley used to like them. Many menu items include goat products.Mickeys Dining CarIt first opened in the 1960. It serves all-day breakfast, and its open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Mickeys menu includes classics. Located in St Paul, the diner has featured in

5、 several Hollywood films. The only seating area available is at the counter, but its really worth a visit.The Magnolia CafSeated in Austin, Texas, its another 24-hour diner with breakfast available anytime. Its original name was The Omelettry West, and opened in 1979. The Magnolia Cafe is famous for

6、 its humour. For example, their front sign reads “Sorry, were open.”21. Which restaurant has the longest history?A. Harrys Coffee Shop.B. Little Goat Diner.C. Mickeys Dining Car.D. The Magnolia Caf.22. What do we know about Little Goat Diner?A. All the food includes goat meat there.B. Elvis Presley

7、was really a famous cook.C. Elvis Presley used to eat Fat Elvis Waffles.D. It offers three meals a day.23 What do Mickeys Dining Car and The Magnolia Cafe have in common?A. They both date back to 1960s.B. They are both open 24 hours.C. They share a common theme.D. They present humorous films.【答案】21.

8、 A 22. C 23. B【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是美国四家值得一去的餐馆。【21题详解】细节理解题。根据Harrys Coffee Shop部分的“it opened in 1930s(于20世纪30年代开业)”，Little Goat Diner部分的“It opened in 2012(它于2012年开业)”，Mickeys Dining Car部分的“It first opened in the 1960.(它于1960年首次开放)”和The Magnolia Caf部分的“opened in 1979(于1979年开业)”可知，历史最悠久的是Harrys Cof

9、fee Shop，故选A。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据Little Goat Diner部分的“Their breakfast selection includes Fat Elvis Waffles, which are made with bananas, peanut butter and maple syrupjust the way singer Elvis Presley used to like them.(他们的早餐选择包括Fat Elvis Waffles，这是用香蕉、花生酱和枫糖浆做成的就像歌手猫王过去喜欢的那样)”可知，猫王过去常吃Fat Elvis Waffles。故

10、选C。【23题详解】细节理解题。根据Mickeys Dining Car部分的“its open 24 hours a day(它24小时营业)”和The Magnolia Caf部分的“Seated in Austin, Texas, its another 24-hour diner with breakfast available anytime.(位于德克萨斯州奥斯汀，这是另一家24小时营业的餐厅，随时提供早餐)”可知，Mickeys Dining Car和The Magnolia Cafe的共同点是它们都是24小时营业的。故选B。BVincent Willem van Gogh is

11、 a great Dutch painter. In 2017 one of his paintings was sold for $81 million. 2021 seemed to be Vincent Willem van Goghs year. There were at least five different exhibits in nearly 40 U.S. cities regarding his works. Its astonishing to know he sold only a few paintings in his lifetime, for only sma

12、ll sums of money. How did this now-famous painter fail to escape mainstream attention after his death? It was probably thanks to a woman.Six months after Van Gogh died, his beloved brother Theo passed away. This was extra tragic because Theo had expected to raise the profile of his brothers works. F

13、ortunately, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger married Theo shortly before his death. Born in 1862, Johanna worked as an English teacher at two different girls schools before her marriage. When Theo died, she was left with their son and a sizable art collection. Thats when she decided to pursue Theos wishes. “

14、Johanna assumed responsibility for Van Goghs artistic legacy, During her lifetime, she devoted herself to raising awareness of Vincents art and letters,” says Luijten, the author of a biography of Johanna.Johanna broke her neck to improve Van Goghs name. To do this, she selectively sold his works an

15、d inspired writers and art critics to write about his paintings though she was refused many times. Johanna didnt lose heart. She lent some pieces to well-known museums and organized countless exhibitions and sales. “One of Johannas major achievements was the organization of an exhibition at the Sted

16、elijk Museum in 1905, where she united no less than 484 of Van Goghs works. “A Van Gogh exhibition of this scale would never again be matched,” Luijten explains. Another strategic move occurred in 1914 when Johanna published Van Goghs letters. Theo had kept hundreds of letters. “This was of vital im

17、portance, as following the publication of the letters, the appreciation of Van Gogh as an artist increased further,” says Luijten.“Despite Van Goghs brilliance, he wouldnt be remembered to the level seen today without the influence of Johanna. Johanna van Gogh-Bonger is perhaps not a household name,

18、 but she is a force that shouldnt be underestimated in making Van Gogh well-known,” said Luijten.24. Which can best describe Johanna from the text?A. Creative and determined.B. Ambitious and aggressive.C. Insightful and stubborn.D. Positive and accessible.25. What do the underlined words “broke her

19、neck” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Set out.B. Tried her best.C. Couldnt wait.D. Was willing.26. What is the text mainly about?A. The life story of Van Gogh.B. The great contribution of Van Goghs brother.C. The popularity of Van Goghs paintings.D. The woman making Van Gogh known.【答案】24. A 25. B 26

20、. D【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Johanna van Gogh-Bonger一生致力于让大众认识梵高和他的艺术。如果没有Johanna的影响，人们对梵高的记忆不会达到今天的水平。【24题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中“Johanna assumed responsibility for Van Goghs artistic legacy, During her lifetime, she devoted herself to raising awareness of Vincents art and letters,” says Luijten, the author o

21、f a biography of Johanna.(Johanna传记的作者Luijten说：“Johanna承担起了梵高艺术遗产的责任，在她的一生中，她致力于提高人们对梵高艺术和文学的认识。”)”以及倒数第二段中“Another strategic move occurred in 1914 when Johanna published Van Goghs letters. They had kept hundreds of letters. “This was of vital importance, as following the publication of the letters,

22、 the appreciation of Van Gogh as an artist increased further,” says Luijten.(另一个战略性的举动发生在1914年，Johanna出版了梵高的信件。Theo保存了数百封信。Luijten说：“这是至关重要的，因为随着这些信件的出版，人们对梵高作为艺术家的欣赏进一步增加了。”)”可推知，Johanna有创造力且坚定。故选A。【25题详解】词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“To do this, she selectively sold his works and inspired writers and art critics

23、to write about his paintings though she was refused many times. Johanna didnt lose heart. She lent some pieces to well-known museums and organized countless exhibitions and sales. “One of Johannas major achievements was the organization of an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in 1905, where she uni

24、ted no less than 484 of Van Goghs works.(为此，她有选择地出售了他的作品，虽然多次遭到拒绝，但她还是激发了作家和艺术评论家对他的作品进行评论。Johanna没有灰心。她把一些作品借给了著名的博物馆，并组织了无数的展览和销售。Johanna的主要成就之一是1905年在市立博物馆组织了一场展览，在那里她汇集了不少于484幅梵高的作品。)”由此可见Johanna为了让梵高出名，尽了最大努力，故画线词意思是“尽她最大的努力”。故选B。【26题详解】主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Despite Van Goghs brilliance, he wouldnt be r

25、emembered to the level seen today without the influence of Johanna. Johanna van Gogh-Bonger is perhaps not a household name, but she is a force that shouldnt be underestimated in making Van Gogh well-known,” said Luijten.( “尽管梵高才华横溢，但如果没有Johanna的影响，人们对他的记忆不会达到今天的水平。Johanna van Gogh- bonger也许不是一个家喻户晓

26、的名字，但她是一股不可低估的力量，使梵高家喻户晓。”Luijten说)”结合文章主要说明了Johanna van Gogh-Bonger一生致力于让大众认识梵高和他的艺术。如果没有Johanna的影响，人们对梵高的记忆不会达到今天的水平。可知，这篇文章主要讲的是让梵高出名的女人。故选D。CImagine walking through the first Olympic Games in Greece more than 2,500 years ago. Now, the Greek government and Microsoft are working together to make t

27、his possible.On November 10, 2021, they launched an immersive (沉浸式的) tour at Olympia, Greece, where the first Olympic Games were held. The new program at ancient Olympia uses augmented (增大的;扩大的) reality technology, which overlays computer-generated images on top of what users see in the real world.U

28、sers can tour the site remotely or in person with an online presentation and a mobile app. The app uses a type of augmented reality technology. It allows the users to see virtual recreations of temples and competition areas as they walk through the ruins.Seventh and eighth graders from a local schoo

29、l toured the site where ancient athletes competed in running, javelin throwing, wrestling, boxing, horse racing and other events. The students were able to flip (快速翻转) through inside and outside views. “The app is really impressive. I think it can help with teaching in schools,” said one of the stud

30、ents.Microsoft is also experimenting with similar technology at the Olympic Museum in Athens, Greece. There, visitors can use Microsofts mixed-reality HoloLens headsets. These join visual information on top of what the viewer indeed sees. For example, if the wearer looks up, the headset can help the

31、m see a towering statue of Zeus. Or they can take a look at the workshop used by the famed sculptor Phidias more than 2,400 years ago.Tech companies are racing to deliver mixed reality platforms and devices that combine the Internet with everyday experiences. This technology is part of whats being c

32、alled the metaverse (虚拟现实世界), which is an innovative online world aimed at combining real and virtual life. Today, few people use augmented reality tools like Microsofts HoloLens headset. However, experts say they could become more normal soon.Rose, one of the experts, said that augmented reality ma

33、y further separate people in society, with each user in their own realities. But she remains hopeful, saying that augmented reality could be used as a powerful education tool. It could also help people develop new skills. “There are so many forces of potential here that I think its mostly exciting,”

34、 she said.27. With the help of Microsofts app, users can _.A. see the ancient world of OlympiaB. build the temples in OlympiaC. turn the ruins into real competition areasD. organize a virtual Olympic Games28. Why did the author mention the students from a local school in paragraph 4?A. To advertise

35、the app.B. To sell the app to local schools.C. To highlight the apps popularity.D. To stress the apps effectiveness.29. How does Rose find the technology of the metaverse?A. It will make people lovely.B. It has a promising future.C. It will make people more powerful.D. It helps people live out their

36、 dreams.30. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Visitors Use Apps to Experience a Virtual Tour in OlympiaB. Olympia Uses Augmented Reality Technology to Rebuild its HonorC. The Augmented Reality Project Brings the Birthplace of the Olympics to LifeD. The Technology of the Metaverse is Used

37、in the Olympic Games【答案】27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们介绍了增强现实技术的特点、运用以及专家对于这一技术的看法。【27题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Imagine walking through the first Olympic Games in Greece more than 2,500 years ago. Now, the Greek government and Microsoft are working together to make this possible.(想象一下，漫步在250

38、0多年前希腊举行的第一届奥运会上。 现在，希腊政府和微软正在共同努力使这成为可能。)”可知在微软技术的帮助下，用户们可以来看看奥林匹亚的古代世界。故选A项。【28题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The app uses a type of augmented reality technology. It allows the users to see virtual recreations of temples and competition areas as they walk through the ruins.(这款应用程序使用了一种增强现实技术。它可以让用户在走过废墟时看到寺庙和竞

39、争区的虚拟娱乐活动。)”以及第四段“Seventh and eighth graders from a local school toured the site where ancient athletes competed in running, javelin throwing, wrestling, boxing, horse racing and other events.(来自当地一所学校的七年级和八年级学生参观了古代运动员参加跑步、投掷标枪、摔跤、拳击、赛马和其他项目比赛的地方。)”可知这款应用程序能让用户看到古代竞赛区的虚拟活动，而当地的学生通过这款程序参观了古代运动员比赛的地方

40、。所以提到当地学生就是为了强调它的有效性。故选D项。【29题详解】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But she remains hopeful, saying that augmented reality could be used as a powerful education tool. It could also help people develop new skills. “There are so many forces of potential here that I think its mostly exciting,” she said.(但她仍然充满希望，她说，增强现实可以

41、作为一种强大的教育工具。它还可以帮助人们发展新的技能。“这里有这么多的潜在力量，我认为这是最令人兴奋的，”她说。)”可知Rose认为虚拟现实能帮助人们培养新技能，可以作为一种强大的教育工具，所以Rose认为虚拟现实有一个充满希望的未来。故选B项。【30题详解】主旨大意题。由全文可知，文章第一段“Imagine walking through the first Olympic Games in Greece more than 2,500 years ago. Now, the Greek government and Microsoft are working together to mak

42、e this possible.(想象一下，漫步在2500多年前希腊举行的第一届奥运会上。现在，希腊政府和微软正在共同努力使这成为可能。)”提出话题；文章二三四段都是围绕着虚拟现实技术让还原遥远的奥林匹亚赛场成为可能来展开；第五段“Microsoft is also experimenting with similar technology at the Olympic Museum in Athens, Greece.(微软也在希腊雅典的奥林匹克博物馆试验类似的技术。)”举了微软在希腊雅典的奥林匹克博物馆进行的类似试验；第六段依旧在讲科技公司在将互联网与日常体验相结合的混合现实平台和设备方面

43、的竞争；最后一段是专家对于这一技术的态度。纵观全文都是在围绕着The Augmented Reality Project的有效性来展开。故选C项。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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。Alarmed at the price of new books? Hold an occasional book swap. Youll net a few more fun books to read. _31_ Everybody wins in the event. Here are a few

44、 simple steps.Send out invitations. _32_ Include the date, the time, phone number and a map to the location. You might request them to give a response and bring a minimum number of books to share._33_ Your house doesnt have to be a showplace, but tidy up and create as much space as you can. Borrow a

45、 few extra chairs so that everyone is in place. Have several tables set up for people to pile the books they bring. And make sure you have plenty of cups, drinks and some desserts.Create conversation. Before the party, create a bunch of book related questions and write them down on slips of paper. F

46、or example: What is the last book that made you cry? _34_ Once folks have settled in, have everyone take a turn to answer their chosen question. They can also introduce the books they brought.Swap those books. During the actual book swap, everyone draws a number on slips of paper. The person with th

47、e number 1 chooses the first book. The person with number 2 can steal a book that has already been chosen, or pick a new one from the pile, and so on. When a book is stolen, that person gets to select another book. A book can only be stolen twice and then stays with the person who picked it last. _3

48、5_A. Get ready for a party.B. Organize books by category.C. Text a group of book loving friends.D. Have everyone choose a question as they come in.E. Create a relaxed atmosphere with a little background music.F. Meanwhile, youll also be able to share your favorites with others.G. The swapping proces

49、s is entertaining and it can get pretty competitive.【答案】31. F 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. G【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何准备“换书聚会”。【31题详解】上文“Hold an occasional book swap.(偶尔交换一下书籍)”提出“交换书籍”的概念，上文“Youll net a few more fun books to read.(你会收获更多有趣的书来读)”讲“收获书籍”，F项“Meanwhile, youll also be able to share your favorite

50、s with others.(同时，你也可以和别人分享你最喜欢的书籍)”讲“分享书籍”，与上文构成并列关系，照应“book swap”，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。【32题详解】小标题“Send out invitations.(发邀请)”提出发邀请，C项“Text a group of book loving friends.(给一群爱读书的朋友发短信)”给出具体的邀请方式，下文“Include the date, the time, phone number and a map to the location.(包括日期、时间、电话号码和到目的地的地图)”提示邀请短信的内容，上下文语意连贯。

51、故选C项。【33题详解】设空句是段首小标题，根据下文“Your house doesnt have to be a showplace, but tidy up and create as much space as you can. Borrow a few extra chairs so that everyone is in place. Have several tables set up for people to pile the books they bring. And make sure you have plenty of cups, drinks and some des

52、serts.(你的房子不必是一个炫酷的地方，但要整理并创造尽可能多的空间。多借几把椅子，好让每个人都就位。准备好几张桌子，让人们堆放他们带来的书。确保你有足够的杯子、饮料和甜点)”可知，本段主要讲如何布置聚会的场所，所以A项“Get ready for a party.(为聚会做好准备)”是最佳标题。故选A项。【34题详解】上文“Before the party, create a bunch of book related questions and write them down on slips of paper.(在聚会之前，准备一堆与书相关的问题，并把它们写在纸条上)”提出准备问题，

53、D项“Have everyone choose a question as they come in.(每个人进来的时候，都要选择一个问题)”讲选择问题，下文“Once folks have settled in, have everyone take a turn to answer their chosen question.(一旦大家安顿下来，让每个人轮流回答他们选到的问题)”讲回答选到的问题，D项承上启下，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。【35题详解】上文“During the actual book swap, everyone draws a number on slips of pap

54、er. The person with the number 1 chooses the first book. The person with number 2 can steal a book that has already been chosen, or pick a new one from the pile, and so on. When a book is stolen, that person gets to select another book. A book can only be stolen twice and then stays with the person

55、who picked it last.(在交换书的过程中，每个人都在纸上画一个数字。数字为1的人选择第一本书。编号2的人可以偷一本已经选好的书，或者从一堆书中挑一本新的，等等。当一本书被偷时，那个人可以选择另一本书。一本书只能被偷两次，而且要留在最后捡到的人那里)”详细描述了换书的过程，G项“The swapping process is entertaining and it can get pretty competitive.(这个交换过程很有趣，而且竞争也很激烈)”是对这一过程总结，且选项中“The swapping process”与上文内容相照应，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。第卷第一

56、部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分55）第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）I teach in a low-income, urban high school. After I began _36_, I wanted to start a Culture Club at my school.About eleven years ago, a reporter came to my school to _37_ me. A few days after the resulting article _38_ I got an email from a woman named

57、Jeanne. She said she _39_ the work I was doing at my school, and asked me if I _40_ funding for an extracurricular (课外的) activity or club.I had always seen the _41_ of extracurricular activities, so I decided to give Jeanne a call. I told Jeanne about my _42_ in Culture Club. It turned out Jeanne wa

58、s _43_.Less than three days later, I received a check for $5,000 to start the _44_. She later connected me with a grant (资助金) that has since. _45_ the club for the past eleven years. To say Im _46_, particularly for the doors this has opened for my students, would be an understatement.My Culture Clu

59、b members have since _47_ plays, ballets, dance performances and museums. They write essays that are _48_ all over the US, and their art is featured in projects both local and national. We engage in community _49_, taking part in local beautification projects and raising funds for great causes. All

60、those extracurricular activities give students a chance to show their intelligence and students have _50_ strong bonds with one another.I have _51_ first-hand the impact extracurricular activities have on students. _52_ a Culture Club at your school is a great place to start. Even if you dont _53_ a