2021-2022学年湖北省黄冈市黄梅国际育才高级中学高二（下）期中英语试卷（附答案详解）.pdf
2021-2022学年湖北省黄冈市黄梅国际育才高级中学高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共 37.5分）AThe Lake District Attractions Guide Dalemain Mansion&Historic GardensHistory,Culture&Landscape（景观）.Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history,5 acres ofcelebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk.Owned by the Hasell family since1679,home to the International Marmalade FestivaLGifts and antiques,plant sales,museums&Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.Open：29 Mar-29 Oct.Sun to Thurs.l 1 ：15-16：00.Town：PenrithAbbot Hall Art Gallery&MuseumThose viewing the quality of Abbot Halls temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinkingthey are in a city gallery.The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneysand the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.Open：Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays.10：30-17：00 Summer.10：30-16：00 Winter.Town：KendalTullie House Museum&Art GalleryDiscover,explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House,where historiccollections,contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museumand art gallery.There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun,so there*ssomething for everyone!Open：Mon to Sat.10：00-17：00.Town：CarlisleDove Cottage&The Wordsworth MuseumDiscover William Wordsworths inspirational home.Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage,walkthrough his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum.Visit theshop and relax in the cafe.Exhibitions,events and family activities throughout the year.Open：Daily.09：30-17：30（last admission 17：00）.Town：Grasmere1.Which play has the longest opening hours for visitors in a single day?A.Dalemain Mansion&Historic Gardens.B.Tullie House Museum&Art Gallery.C.Dove Cottage&The Wordsworth Museum.D.Abbot Hall Art Gallery&Museum.2.Where should visitors go if they want to enjoy Turners impressive works?A.Penrith.B.Carlisle.C.Kendal.D.Grasmere.3.What can visitors do in both Tullie House Museum&Art Gallery and Dove Cottage&The Wordsworth Museum?A.Have some interactive fun.B.Have family fun.C.Visit impressive museum and art gallery.D.Visit the shop and relax in the cafe.BWhen an animal species is considered endangered,it means that the International Union forConservation of Nature（IUCN）has evaluated（评估）it as nearly extinct,which means thata majority of its population has already died off and the rate of birth is lower than the species*death rate.Today,more and more animal and plant species are on the way to extinction（灭绝）because of a variety of major factors that cause a species to become endangered,and as youmight expect,humans play a role in quite a few of them-in fact,the biggest threat to endangeredanimals is human encroachment（侵入）on their habitats.Every species needs a habitat,where an animal finds food,raises itsyoung.Unfbrtunately,humans destroy animal habitats in a number of different ways：buildinghouses,clearing forests to get and to plant crops,draining rivers to bring water to thosecrops,and making streets and parking lots.In addition human development pollutes the environment with all kinds of chemicals,whichdestroys food sources and shelters for the creatures and plants of that area.As a result,somespecies die out while others are pushed into areas where they cant find food and shelters-tomake matters worse,when one animal population suffers,it affects many other species in itsfood web,so more than one species population is likely to decrease.Habitat destruction is the number one reason for animal endangerment,which is whyconservation groups work hard to repair the effects of human developments-many non-profit第2 页，共 22页groups like the Nature Conservancy are taking measures to clean up coastlines and establishnature preserves to prevent further harm to native environments and species around the world.4.A species is considered e n d a n g e r e d.A.when most of its population has died offB.when the IUCN has noticed its population changeC.when the species birth rate is higher than its death rateD.when the species is losing its habitat5.What does the underlined word lumber probably mean?A.Gas.B.Food.C.Wood.D.Chemicals.6.What is being done to protect the endangered species in the last paragraph?A.Calling for human development.B.Raising money.C.Educating people.D.Establishing nature preserves.7.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Animals die out due to environment pollution.B.Measures need to be taken to increase species.C.Habitat destruction causes animal endangerment.D.Non-profit groups are making great contributions.cWith a 30-year career under her belt as an accomplished head nurse and a veteran（老兵）ofthe 2003 SARS（非典）outbreak that she took an active part in,Wang Yuying once again foundherself wearing protective clothes for a mission（任务）to fight COVID-19 in Wuhan.Wang Yuying arrived in Wuhan,Hubei Province,on the night of February 1,which was onlyseven hours after she received the call that she had been assigned to help at the center of thenovel coronavirus.Wang was one of the 135 medical workers by Peking University First Hospital to help treatseriously ill COVID-19 patients in Wuhan during the height of the outbreak.The day afterarriving,Wang started to take care of the patients.Four days later,she was assigned as the headnurse of the medical team from Peking University First Hospital,and their team was asked tostart taking care of patients independently within two days.Despite the heavy work,Wang still paid attention to the psychological condition of both thenurses and patients.She could remember the birthdays of all 100 nurses and she would surprisethem with a cake or a letter from family.She noticed the signs of worry in the patients.Shewould talk to them gently and comfort them to create a bond with them.Wang thinks attentivecare and psychological nursing also played an important role in treating the COVID-19 patients.Because of her devotion and focus on both the patients and nurses,her team finished their workwith success on April 4.Wang Yuying has been a head nurse for three decades and is one yearaway from retirement.For her,the experience in Wuhan was also a chance to find and trainthose who will follow in her footsteps-the future head nurses.8.What did Wang Yuying do in 2003?A.She participated in the fight against SARS.B.She served as a doctorC.She reported the event of SARS.D.She protected the nurses from being infected.9.What does the underlined word dispatched in paragraph 3 mean?A.Command.B.Send.C.Treat.D.Receive.10.How long did Wang Yuying serve in Wuhan to fight against COVID-19?A.About 10 months.B.About 6 months.C.About 4 months.D.About 2 months.11.Which of the following can best describe Wang Yuying?A.Gentle and selfish.B.Careful and considerate.C.Creative and clever.D.Confident and patient.DMost scientists are now certain that global warming is taking place.Gases such as carbondioxide are creating a warm blanket around the earth.This blanket is trapping heat in theatmosphere,and so raising the temperature of the earth.In Europe,eight of the last ten years have seen record high temperatures.On the other hand,thecountries around the Mediterranean Sea are receiving even less rain than before.In Sub-Saharan Africa the crops are drying out in the fields and people are dying of starvation.In 1999,the southern United States was struck by a serious of destructive（毁灭 性的）hurricanes.Scientists expect such trends to continue,and to worsen,if global warming cannot bestopped.In addition to worrying about rising global temperatures and extreme weather第4 页，共 22页conditions,scientists are closely monitoring sea levels around the world.They are slowlyrising,as the northern and southern polar ice caps start to melt.This will have seriousconsequences for low-lying countries near the sea.Already parts of these places aredisappearing under the rising sea water.According to a new research,one contradictory feature（特征）of global warming is that it willprobably lead to a period of much colder weather.Scientists base their theory on what happenedthe last time the world warmed up,8,300 years ago.They have discovered that when the icemelted from the northern polar ice cap it became trapped in a lake in northern Canada.As moreice melted,this lake suddenly burst open,pouring millions of tons of freezing fresh water intothe North Atlantic.This flood of water prevented the normal flow of water in the Atlantic,whichtakes warm water from the tropics（热带地区）north to Europe.When this flow of warm waterwas cut off,temperatures in Europe dropped by between three and eight degrees over the next200 years.nThats the concern here,says Richard Alley,an American climate expert.Theclimate hasnt varied much in 8,000 years.But big changes could come back!12.What is the overall effect of global warming on Europe?A.A decline in rainfall.B.A warmer climate.C.An increase of hurricanes.D.A decrease of crop production.13.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The melting of icebergs.B.The increase in disasters.C.The cause of global warming.D.The rising sea level.14.How does the author describe the climate change in Europe 8,300 years ago?A.By analyzing the process.B.By offering statistics.C.By giving an example.D.By making comparisons.15.What can we infer from Richard Alley*s words?A.Global climate change will bring more disasters.B.Global wanning will continue for the next two centuries.C.Global warming will likely produce a colder climate.D.Global climate will remain unchangeable in the next 8,000 years.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5 小题，共 12 5分）Having the chance to study abroad is exciting.Its what you call an once-in-a-lifetimeexperience that you should take full advantage of if you have the chance.(1)So before you getexcited and book that plane ticket to a new world,take these tips into consideration.Make new friends.No matter where you end up studying abroad,take this time to make new friends.That couldmean someone from your school in your program or major.lt could also mean a native of thecity or country youre visiting.(2)Do your best not to isolate yourself.Instead,reach out toothers actively.Overcome homesickness.No matter where you go,youll probably get a little homesick.(3)Luckily for you,with socialmedia,you can connect with your loved ones almost instantly at any time of theday.Besides,were almost positive that everyone back home misses you just as much as youmiss them.However,they probably want you to enjoy yourself as much as possible and not tofeel sad because you miss them.One of the best parts of studying abroad is learning the local language.By doing this youll beable to communicate with people in your new home.After all,that is your home for a limitedtime.Also,speaking the local language is another useful skill.Local employers take interest inthat when considering applicants.The world is full of so many great places.We will support you if youd like to study in one ofthem.A.Master some useful languages.B.But dont forget to follow these suggestions.C.That is quite normal,especially the beginning.D.Turn to your new friends for help if you feel homesick.E.Remember,even your best friends started out as strangers.F.However,studying abroad is not as simple as you just thought.G.Learn the local language.16.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G第6 页，共 22页17.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G18.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G19.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G20.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共 15.0分)A family visited the public elementary school where I taught students with a listeningdefect.They said they would(21)the district and planned to enroll(给.报 名)their deafdaughter as a first grader.They were(22)that their childs kindergarten teacher told them not tohave high(23)for her academically(在学业上).Standing behind them was Katherine,whodidnt make a(24)or use gestures,even when her parents encouraged her.After a few weeks with Katherine,!found her a very(25)and strong-willed girl.Although I wasable to make her take part in a variety of learning activities,writing was a(26).I tried all kinds ofways to(27)her in writing.Every time the(28)came out,she would shut down and(29)toparticipate.One day Katherine got off the bus and stood in front of the school(30).The staff memberspresent did not know enough)to ask her why she was unhappy.Finally,they took her tothe(32)where they handed her a pen and notebook.Katherine(33)：”PAC BAK2(34)the officestaff realized she left her backpack on the bus.Soon Katherine got her backpack back.That day Katherine discovered the(35)of the pen.She is a young woman now and has become awriter.21.A.look intoB.move toC.refer toD.travel around22.A.thankfulB.afraidC.upsetD.pleased23.A.hopesB.opinionC.valuesD.worries24.A.faceB.wishC.speechD.sound25.A.dullB.naughtyC.brightD.rude26.A.struggleB.successC.hobbyD.reason27.A.introduceB.commandC.amazeD.interest28.A.sweetsB.towelsC.pencilsD.toys29.A.expectB.refuseC.manageD.decide30.A.hearingB.waitingC.readingD.crying31.A.common senseB.oral EnglishC.science knowledgeD.sign language32.A.streetB.officeC.busD.house33.A.readB.shoutedC.wroteD.learned34.A.ImmediatelyB.StrangelyC.UnexpectedlyD.Unluckily35.A.futureB.powerC.natureD.style四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15.0分)36.Number 1 is the simplest number,but has(1)most complex cultural meaning in Chineseculture.lt has the meaning of the beginning,the origin,and the whole,(2)was firstsuggested by Lao Zi,a well-known philosopher in ancient China in his classic-Tao TeChing.Meanwhile,this number(3)(regard)as the mother of all creatures*by some otherChinese philosophers in ancient times.Chinese people respect it for its meaning of the firstand winner as the same in Western culture.lt is easy(4)(find)how people love the wordfrom Chinese ancient literature.There are over 260 phrases and more than 420 idioms(5)(begin)with this word in Chinese language system.In Chinese culture,it is(6)lucky norunlucky.The(7)(combine)with some other numbers has positive meanings,such as1314.(it)pronunciation in Chinese sounds similar to lifetime,which is widely usedbetween(9)(lover).Sometimes,1 (Yi in Chinese Pinyin)sounds similar to the word“You”(Ni in Chinese Pinyin).The common use of 5211314 in network language means*I love you forevern.521(10)(simple)means I love you,which is the most beautifulline to all.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)第 8 页，共 22页(8)(9)(10)五、书面表达(本大题共2小题，共40.0分)3 7.针对校园浪费粮食的现象，学校将举行以“节约粮食”为主题的倡议活动。假定你是学生会主席，请你代表学生会给全体同学写一封倡议书，内容如下：1.活动的意义；2.具体的做法；3.呼吁从我做起，节约粮食。注意：1.写作词数应为8 0 左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear fellow students,On Christmas Eve,seventy-three-year-old George selected his food carefully.Skim milk was$2.99,white bread,89 cents with a 10 cent discount.Leaving the cashier,he calculated that hehad saved 80 cents today.At the exit,the wind reminded him of his gloves.n Where are they?Not in the coatpockets.Not in the grocery bag either.He was sure he was wearing them when he entered thestore.He clearly remembered putting them into the pocket of his coat.George made a secondthorough search of all his pockets,again including the grocery bag.Now he was sure they musthave been dropped somewhere inside the store.O
