2022年高二英语上学期期末测试题 2.pdf

高二英语上学期期末测试题第 1 页 共 14 页高二上学期期末考试英语说明：1.以下题目的答案全部做在答卷纸上。2.本试卷分第卷和第卷两部分考试时间为120 分钟，满分为130 分第 I 卷(选择题共 90 分)第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分40 分)第一节：单项填空(共 20 小题；每小题1 分，满分 20 分)21.-It is _ disappointment to see Tom quit his game in the 29th school sports meeting!-Yes,it s a pity.He was in _ poor health.A./;a B.a;/C.the;/D./;the 22.His smooth spoken English has given her certain advantages _ others _ job hunting.A.over;in B.to;for C.of;in D.on;at 23.John as well as the other children who _ no parents _ good care of in the village.A.have;is being taken B.have;has taken C.has;is taken D.has;have been taken 24.The police always take advantage of d ogs _ sense of smell to search for something.A.sharp B.sensitive C.sensible D.smart 25.The computer system _ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.A.broke up B.broke into C.broke out D.broke down 26.What do you think of the suggestion _ we organize a football team in our grade?A.which B.whether C.that D.what 27.With a lot of difficulties _,they went to the seashore and had a good rest.A.settled B.settling C.to settle D.being settled 28.My brother _ for Beijing on business in three days,I wonder when the earliest plane _ on Sunday.A.is leaving;is taking off B.is leaving;takes off C.leaves;takes off D.leaves;is taking off 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 1 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 2 页 共 14 页29.The fire spread through the hotel very quickly but everyone _ get out.A.had to B.would C.could D.was able to 30.He speaks French so well indeed,but of course not _ a native speaker.A.as fluent as B.more fluent than C.so fluently as D.much fluently than 31.It is not until he returned to his hometown _ the great changes that had happened.A.did he find B.that did he find C.that he found D.found he that 32.Hospital doctors dont go out very often as their work_ almost all their time.A.takes away B.takes in C.takes over D.takes up 33.Shengsi is such a beautiful island that _.a.it is worth visiting.b.it is worthy of being visited c.it deserves visiting d.it deserves to be visited A.a b B.a b c C.a c D.a b c d 34.Niagara Falls is a great tourist _,drawing millions of visitors from all over the world every year.A.interest B.view C.scene D.attraction 35.People tend to think that childrens IQ is _ determines how well they are going to do in their future life.A.what B.that C.which D.where 36.We are _ by doctors to eat more vegetables and take plenty of physical exercises.A.suggested B.warned C.informed D.advised 37.Recently I bought an ancient Chinese vase,_ was very reasonable.A.which price B.its price C.the price of whose D.the price of which 38.Is there anything else I can do for you,Jack?No,thanks.I really appreciate _ when you lent all your notes to me before the exam.A.one B.this C.it D.that 39.Mr.Smith is in charge of the project _ next month.A.is carried out B.to carry out C.to be carried out D.will be carried out 40.Peter，you get dead drunk again!_?Its none of your business.A.So what B.Why not C.How come D.What for 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 2 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 3 页 共 14 页第二节：完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1 分，满分 20 分）I hadnt really planned on taking a trip this time of year,and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly.I knew in 41 that this trip was going to be unpleasant.I m talking about my annual“Guilt Trip”.I got tickets to fly there on“Wish-I-Had”airlines.I 42 my baggage all the way,which was weighted down with a thousand43 of“what might have been”.No one greeted me at the“Regret City”International Airport.As I 44 into the Last Resort Hotel,I noticed they would be 45 the year s most important event,the annual“Pity Party”.I wasnt going to miss that great 46 occasion.Many leading citizens went there.First,there was the Should-Have-Done”family.47 came the“I-Wish”family.Of course,the“Opportunities”family,“Missed and Lost”,surely made an 48.They each had a sad story to share.“It s-Their-Fault”treated us with stories about 49 things had failed in his life,and each story was a pplauded by“Dont-Blame-Me”and“I-Couldn t-Help-It”.To make a long 50 short,I became very depressed at the party 51.But as I thought about all the stories of failures 52 from the past,it occurred to me that all of this trip and the“Pity Party”could have been cancelled by ME!I truly realized that I didn t have to be there to be 53.One thing kept going through my mind-I cant change yesterday,but I 54 have the power to make today a wonderful day.Knowing this,I left“Regret City”immediately.Am I sorry for 55 I ve made in past?Yes!But there is no way to undo them.So,if youre planning a trip to“Regret City”,please cancel all your reservations now.56,take a trip to a place called“Starting Again”,which I like so much that I ve made it my 57 residence(住处).My neighbors,the“I-Forgive-Myself”and the“New-Starts”are very helpful.By the way,you dont have to carry 58 heavy baggage,because the load is lifted from your shoulders 59 arrival.Surely youll find this great town-it s in your own heart.Look me up if youre ready for a(n)60 change in your life.I live on“I-Can-Do-It”Street.41.A.person B.time C.advance D.secret 42.A.grasped B.held C.lifted D.dragged 43.A.inspirations B.descriptions C.memories D.souvenirs 44.A.checked B.prepared C.reserved D.stayed 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 3 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 4 页 共 14 页45.A.creating B.hosting C.introducing D.participating 46.A.political B.social C.historical D.cultural 47.A.There B.Thus C.Finally D.Then 48.A.achievement B.appearance C.appointment D.assistant 49.A.where B.whether C.how D.which 50.A.story B.event C.comedy D.tragedy 51.A.after all B.in public C.ever since D.as usual 52.A.brought back B.put up C.kept on D.carried on 53.A.motivated B.depressed C.refreshed D.impressed 54.A.could B.might C.did D.do 55.A.attempts B.preparations C.mistakes D.efforts 56.A.Instead B.Inspite C.Therefore D.However 57.A.independent B.past C.permanent D.personal 58.A.away B.off C.out D.around 59.A.beyond B.upon C.under D.above 60.A.total B.brief C.convenient D.available 第三部分：阅读理解（共25 小题；每小题2 分，满分 50 分）第一节：阅读下面5 篇文章，选择正确答案（20 小题，共40 分）A.Almost everyone has read about the Taj Mahal in India.It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.Over three hundred years ago,Shah Jehan built the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife.Shah Jehan wanted his wife s tomb to be perfect.He didn t care about time or money.He brought together workmen from all Asia.Altogether,over 20，000 men worked on the building,and it took them over seventeen years to build it.The building rests upon a platform of red sandstones.Four thin white towers rise from the cor-ners of the platform.A large dome（圆顶）rests from the center of the building.Around this large dome there are four small ones.The building is made of fine white coloured marbles（大理石）.It has eight 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 4 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 5 页 共 14 页sides and many arches(拱门).There is an open corridor（走 廊）just inside the outer walls.From this corridor,the visitors look through marble screens(屏风)to a central room.The bodies of Shah Jehan and his wife lie in a tomb below this room.A beautiful garden surrounds the Taj Mahal.The green trees make the marble look even white.In front of the main entrance to the building there is a long,narrow pool.If you look in this pool,you can see all the beauty of the Taj Mahal in the reflection（倒影）from water.Many people think the Taj Mahal is most beautiful at sunset.Then the marble picks up the color of the sunset,and the building and its reflection in the pool gleam like red jewels.61.Which of the following drawings gives an idea of what Taj Mahal is like?=towel =dome 62.According to the passage the Taj Mahal was built in _.A.25th century B.16th century C.17th century D.19th century 63.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Shah Jehan built the Taj Mahal to keep the body of his wife.B.Shah Jehan built the Taj Mahal to keep the bodies of himself and his wife.C.The bodies of Shah Jehan ans his wife are kept in the Taj Mahal.D.No other bodies are kept in the Taj Mahal.64.The long,narrow pool is most probably to _ of the building.A.the west B.the east C.the north D.the south B.My Grandfather had a basketball hoop set up in his backyard and when I came over we 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 5 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 6 页 共 14 页would always play a game of 21.The way it was scored was if you made a basket it was worth 2 points and then you could shoot free throws(罚球)for one point a piece until you miss.As I got older,the basketball games became more competitive but he would never just let me win.Then one day when I was about 12 years old I finally did it!I beat him at a game of 21.After all those years of playing I finally won.Then a couple of days later I called to see if he would be home so I could come by and visit and then took the bus across town to his house to see him.I couldn t wait to play him again at 21.All those years of losing to him and now I knew I can beat him.I arrived at his house and was greeted by my Grandmother and asked,“Where s Grandpa?”As she turned to point out in the backyard I could see my Grandfather.He was practicing shooting free throws.My 70-year-old Grandfather was practicing shooting free throws.I then went out in the backyard.So we started to play our usual game of 21 and I made the first basket for 2 points and then made only one free throw.My grandfather then made a basket and proceeded to make 19 free throws in a row and beat me 21-3.Game over!I learned a lot of lessons from my grandfather over the years but none that stands out like the lesson I received in his backyard that day.While he has since passed on,his competitive spirit still lives on through me today.65._ free throws you would shoot at least if you won by making three baskets.A.13 B.14 C.15 D.16 66.Grandfather was shooting free throws alone in the backyard because _.A.he wanted to beat me at 21 later B.he enjoyed shooting free throws very much C.He had nothing to do at home D.he was forced to shoot free throws 67.What does the underlined phrase“passed on”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.retied B.practice C.stopped D.died 68.Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?A.Competitive Spirit B.A Great Grandfather C.My Grandfathers Death 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 6 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 7 页 共 14 页D.Grandfather and Me C There has never been a better time to fly Freedom Airlines.Are you planning a vacation this summer?You should,because now you can fly anywhere Freedom Airlines does for only$98 or less(each way with round trip purchase).In a survey conducted by Travel World magazine,Freedom Airlines ranked No.1 in customer satisfaction.Customer Satisfaction Survey Travel World Magazine Don t miss out on this great opportunity.Simply purchase your round trip ticket at least seven days in advance.You must pay for your ticket within 24 hours after making the reservation(预定).Travel must be completed by August 31.Other restrictions(限制)are listed below.Call your travel agent now.Remember,seats are limited.There may be no ready seats on some flights during busy travel times and holiday periods.Restrictions:Your travel plans must include a stay over of at least one night.If your travel plans change,your airline fare cannot be refunded（退还）,but the value of the ticket can be applied toward future travel on Freedom Airlines.Fares do not include airport and federal taxes.69 In what area in the survey did Freedom Airlines rank the same as the other airlines?AFriendly Service BComfortable Seating CFood and Beverages DTicket Prices 70 What does the underlined word“purchase”mean?Abuy Bbargain Ctrade Dsell 71 Based on the advertisement,we can infer.名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 7 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 8 页 共 14 页AFreedom Airlines doesnt allow customers to change their plans.BFreedom Airlines has the dearest ticket prices.CThe ticket one customer paid in advance includes all the fares.DMore customers will fly on Freedom Airlines than on any other airlines.72 What s the best title for this ad?AFree Enjoyment by Freedom Airlines BNone Restrictions on Freedom Airlines C$98 or Less without Restrictions DFly Freedom for$98 or Less D.Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know His house is in the village though;He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow.My little horse must think it queer(奇怪的)To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year.He gives his harness(马笼头)bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake.The only other sounds the sweepOf easy wind and downy flake(鹅毛般的雪花).The woods are lovely,dark and deep.But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.Robert Frost(1874-1963)is one of the most popular of all American poets.Like Walt Whitman,another famous American poet,he wanted his poetry to be read and understood by the“common man”.Frost wrote about farm and country life in early America,and his poems celebrate both the powerful force of nature and the strength and importance of human actions and 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 8 页，共 14 页 -高二英语上学期期末测试题第 9 页 共 14 页choices.73.Why did the poet stop by woods in a snowy evening?A.His horse wanted to feed on the grass.B.He was tired and wanted to have a rest.C.He was attracted to the beautiful scenery of the woods.D.He wanted to pay a visit to the owner of the woods.74.Why did the poet have to leave?A.It got darker and darker.B.He had to keep his promise.C.He was afraid of getting lost.D.His horse was unwilling to stop there.75.What s the theme of the poem?A.The Conflict between nature and man.B.The harmony between man and nature.C.The beauty of nature and country life.D.The conflict(矛盾)between duty and desire.E Healthy people with stressful jobs who work long hours but get little satisfaction from what they do have twice the risk of dying from heart disease as satisfied employees,according to a study.Job stress has been known to cause heart problems in people who already have cardiovascular disease(心血管病).Finnish scientists have now shown that even in healthy people the pressures of work can take their toll.High blood pressure,lack of exercise,smoking and being overweight contribute to heart disease a leading killer in many industrialized countries.But Mika Kivimaki,of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health,and his colleagues,who studied the medical histories of 812 healthy Finnish men and women in a metal industry company over 25 years,said job stress also plays an important role.Workers who had the highest job-related stress levels at the start of the study were more than twice as likely to die of heart disease,according to the study published in The British Medical Journal.Work stress involves too much work as well as a lack of satisfaction and feeling undervalued and unappreciated.Many people work long hours but if the effort is rewarding the stress is minimized.The British Heart Foundation said the results support earlier research showing th