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1、2021-2022学年度高中英语期中考试卷英语试题2021.10.30 考试时间：150分钟； 考前须知：1 .答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 阅读（共两节，总分值50分） 第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分,总分值37.5分）AWonderful Destinations You Can Explore in the WorldWhile travel is still just a dream for many, we know that some of you are now eager to pencil in your next adventure

2、. We are now taking bookings for our 2021 and 2022 tours, offering the following destinations.The Dolomite Mountains in Italy8 days; September 6, 2021Go on a gentle outdoor tour through the impressive Dolomite Mountains where scientists investigate several scientific phenomena including geology, eco

3、logy, deep time and astronomy.The gateway to the solar system in Iceland8 days; November 20, 2021Visit the sites where scientists test space mission in the world. You will visit remote lava fields, glaciers and Mars rover （巡视器）test sites to explore how technology can help us research other worlds, a

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5、a, try your hand at dog sledding or simply relax around a campfire under the stars.The volcanic fields in Italy8 days; September 3, 2021Experience the beauty and power of two of the worlds most impressive active volcanoes on Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. Explore the Aeolian Islands of Lipari and V

6、olcano while enjoying scenic landscapes and Italian warmth.Whether you are ready to book or just want to carry on dreaming for now, we expect you to enjoy looking through some of the new tours we have created. For more information on all our new tours for 2021 and 2022, visit new scientist, com/tour

7、s.1. What do the first two destinations have in common?A. They are main lava fields.B. They focus on science.C. They open on the same day.D. They are space mission bases.2. What can visitors do in the Fjords of Norway?A. Feed whales from the sea.B. See the wonders of the Arctic.C. Enter the gateway

8、to the solar system. D. Explore sea life in the company of scientists.3. . Where can visitors explore active volcanoes?A. In Mars rover test sites.B. In the Fjords of Norway.C. On Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. D. On the Dolomite Mountains and Aeolian Islands.BHumans have little difficulty recogniz

9、ing one another. And we know that no two faces are exactly alike. Even identical twins have slightly different faces. Each human face is truly unique, and now we*ve invented machines that are able to recognize faces for numerous puiposes.Governments, employers and security and police services are in

10、creasingly using facial recognition technology. This allows them to quickly confirm an individuaFs identity. Systems are becoming so advanced that a wanted criminal can instantly be picked out of a crowd of thousands of people. All thats required is an image in a database to compare with the image o

11、f any number of people in a crowd. Ordinary people, too, are using facial recognition to unlock their phones, their computers and other devices.Personal facial recognition protection has several benefits. It is instantaneous, and it relieves us of the need to memorize passwords. However, a device wi

12、ll require a password in the rare event that it doesnt, for whatever reason, recognize the users face.There are numerous concerns about the use of facial recognition. Primarily, the concern is that it threatens privacy. The installation of more and more cameras in public and private places is now pa

13、rt of everyday life. This means people can be observed and recognized wherever they go. Cameras may make public spaces safer, but keeping law-abiding（守去的）citizens under constant watch is disturbing to many.In the age of the coronavirus and the widespread wearing of masks, facial recognition systems

14、are having some difficulty. A mask covers many of the facial data points used by recognition software to confirm a persons identity. In response, facial recognition systems are being trained to use less facial data. That could affect how dependable it is as a method of identity detection.4. Whats th

15、e authors purpose of writing Paragraph 2?A. To further explain the importance of facial recognition.B. To describe the powerful functions of facial recognition.C. To list in detail various advantages of facial recognition.D. To state the unique advanced features of facial recognition.5. Why are some

16、 people worried about the cameras?A. The cameras may be occasionally out of order.B. Too many cameras disturb peoples daily life.C. Peoples personal life might be exposed to others.D. The cameras make law-abiding citizens feel stressful.6. In what aspect will facial recognition systems be improved?A

17、. Getting more accurate with less information.B. Becoming faster with more facial data.C. Protecting personal information if necessary.D. Responding more quickly to unexpected events.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The wide popularity of facial recognition.B. The rapid development of facial reco

18、gnition.C. The benefits of facial recognition.D. The introduction to facial recognition.CThese days there is so much tempting technology to look at: smart phones, tablets, computer games and TV screens. Much of childrens entertainment and education comes from using them, so its no wonder they spend

19、so much time staring at them. But even if the saying that looking at a screen for too long gives you square eyes isnt true, there is still some concern. So, should we be worried?Certainly for children who spend hours glued to a screen, there is a concern that their health might be at risk. Also ther

20、e is a fear that their eyesight is declining too. Although there*s not much evidence to prove this yet, recent findings have brought the problem into light.Chris Hammond, consultant at St Thomas1 Hospital, says “We find short-sightedness is becoming more common It has greatly spread in East Asia, Si

21、ngapore, Taiwan, South Korea where approaching 90 of 18-year-olds are now short-sighted.”But can this be linked to childrens obsession with using electronic gadgets? Annegret Dahlmann, expert at Moorfields Eve Hospital in London, says lack of natural light seems to be the key issue. Shes suggested t

22、hat children in East Asia study a lot, using computers, smart phones or tablets, and they go outside less. Wearing glasses is one solution, but its not ideal.This leads to a dilemma: achieving short-term academic success or protecting your long-term eyesight. Its always going to be a challenge to dr

23、ag children away from their screens and its likely that more and more studying will be done online. But despite that, Professor Hammond says. In countries like urban China, where 10% of children in each class per year are becoming short-sighted from about the age of six. theres an argument fbr sayin

24、g we should be trying to prevent it. Ifs evidence we cant turn a blind eye to. So, maybe its time to hit the off button and get our children outside?8. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A. Recent findings have opened our eyes to the issue of eyesight.B. Looking at a screen for too long

25、 will get you square eyes.C. It has been confirmed that childrens eyesight is failing.D. Using electronic gadgets affects childrens education.9. According to Annegret, which is mainly to blame for short-sightedness?A. Wearing glasses.B. Heavy school work.C. Lack of natural light.D. Booming technolog

26、y.10. According to the text, what trouble has raised concerns?A. Learning online or offline.B. Reading for pleasure or exams.C Focusing on study or protecting eyesight.D. Protecting eyesight or promoting technology.11. What does the author call on children to do?A. Study hard. B. Head outdoors. C. Q

27、uit computer. D. Challenge more.DStarting at university or college can be a big challenge, especially if youre living away from home fbr the first time. You are faced with big questions such as, Whos going to do my washing? “Whos going to tidy my room? And, most importantly, How am I going to eat?”

28、Yes, living on your own means cooking for yourself, and when youre living a student lifestyle, this could be a recipe fbr disaster.Students, in the UK at least, often rely on generally available food such as baked beans or cheese ontoast. And fbr the more adventurous, there9s “spag bol” spaghetti bo

29、lognaise（肉酱意粉），that is, cooked spaghetti served with a ground beef and tomato sauce a budget-friendly solution. If you make a huge pan of it, it can probably last you a whole week! Other low-cost options include jar sauces and oven pizzas.Recently, a British supermarket suggested that rose harissa p

30、aste, organic cider vinegar and Swiss bouillon powder were the important food materials needed for the “student cupboard”. But are these items considered essential and affordable for someone on a budget?As a matter of fact, living on a budget is certainly one barrier to eating a well-balanced diet.

31、Whafs more, some young people dont know much about cooking, and fbr many young students, there are more fun things to go and do than just stay inside and cook. Thats where takeaways and microwave meals come in.What should a health-conscious student really have in his or her food cupboard? Jack Monro

32、e, a food writer and campaigner, has words to say: baked beans, lemon juice, canned tomatoes and tomato ketchup, described as salt, sugar, vinegar and tomato all in one handy squeezy bottle. And should that not appeal, you can always wait till your next visit to your mum and dad for a square meal!12

33、. What does the author indicate by “this could be a recipe fbr disaster”?A. Cooking is difficult for a student.C. It is important to live independently.13. What is the feature of “spag boF?A. It is delicious. B. It is healthy.14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How well-balanced diets can be rea

34、lized.B. Students must cook if they live alone.D. Learning to cook will cause disasters.C. It saves money. D. It needs little skill.B. How students can eat healthily with limited money.C. Why living on a budget is common among students.D. Why students choose takeaways and microwave meals.15 . Why do

35、es the author write the last paragraph?A. To advocate visiting parents.B. To offer some tips.C. To promote health consciousness.D. To introduce a writer.第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分,总分值12.5分）The only way we can really successfully deal with the unpleasant or unknown situations is to stay open minded. 16. . Here

36、is what they say worth trying.Stay calm. One of the fastest ways to close your mind is to feel annoyed. 17. . So try taking a deep breath and calming down a lite to help fight the feelings of defensiveness or annoyance that might pop up when you find something that doesnt quite match how you see the

37、 world.Be curious. This sounds easy, but it*s not. It requires an active choice when you meet something you didnt know. You have to keep asking yourself. Do I just assure this is something I already knew? Or do I want to be curious?” 18.Surround yourself with the right people. Open-mindedness is oft

38、en thought of as a one way street. 19. . But the truth is that you can go both ways if you arc surrounded by right people.20. . Being around different people day to day can actually change your brain and you are more likely to see the world in a new way. And thats what real open mindedness is about:

39、 the willingness to consider, even briefly, another point of view.A. Many of us consider ourselves open mindedHowever, experts say its easier said than done for most of usB. So its possible that a little bit of help could be the push we needEither youre open minded to the world around you, or youre

40、not E.Answering these questions is a big step toward being open minded F.When youre angry the last thing you want to do is to adjust yourself G.The best condition for open mindedness is to diversify the people in your life语言运用（共两节，总分值30分）第一节（共15小题；每题1分,总分值15分）Karen, Judy and I returned to the classr

41、oom after lunch, only to find that all our classmates were playing on the playground.“Wow! How 21 it would be to write on the board especially while everyone is 22/Judy said, with her eyes lighting up. Were all right-handed. Lets see who can write her 23 best using her left hand., Then Judy and Kare

42、n started 24, I also picked a piece of white chalk fromthe box and began to write.After a while, eying the clock, Judy quickly picked up the 25 and began cleaning the board. But to our 26, everything was gone except my name! ”How 27 the words are stillthere?! Judys face was full of questions.I 28 lo

43、oked at what I used and found it was a white crayon in fact! My knees felt 29.What should I do? What if Mrs. Eiffler knows? Panically, we tried many ways. However, my name 30 there. At last, Karen got a knife. It 31finally, but we left an abrasion （磨损处）on the board .Mrs. Eiffler never asked about th

44、e abrasion and maybe she 32 minded. But I did. Every time I walked past the board, I 3.Although over forty years have passed since the event, I still remember the lesson. No one will ever know“ is never 34. Even if no one else knows, I myself know. Living with a guilty conscience （良矢口） is a 35 big e

45、nough.21.A. usefulB. excitingC. safeD. necessary22.A. asleepB. worriedC absentD. busy23.A. addressB. classC , nameD. number24.A. tryingB. singingC. shoutingD. reading25.A. penB. knifeC. eraserD. box26.A. amusementB. delightC , satisfactionD. surprise27.A. beginB. comeC , growD. stay28.A. proudlyB. h

46、opefullyC. hardlyD. carefully29.A. weakB. painfulC. injuredD. hot30.A. appearedB. remainedC. changedD. spread31.A. broke downB. set offC. came offD. slowed down32.A. alwaysB. neverC. sometimesD. often33.A. criedB. hurriedC wonderedD. regretted34.A. trueB. typicalC. importantD. different35.A. lessonB

47、. chanceC. punishmentD. Result第二节（共10小题；每题L5分，总分值15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Earthquake -proof （抗震的）buildingsThere are a number of ways 36. buildings can be made strong enough to stand up to earthquakes. The simplest way is to make them much 37. （strong）. A building strong enough not 38

48、. （destroy） by a large earthquake, however, would probably look more like a bunker （地堡）than a nice place to live 39.So engineers have looked for other ways. One is to make the building that can swing （摇摆）from side to side. 40. is to design it so that it doesnt sit directly on the ground but on something that allows it to move a bit with the earthquake. If only a small part of a building 41. （fall） down in an earthquake, damage ca