20212022学年上海市松江二中高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版）.docx

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1、2021-2022学年上海市松江二中高二上学期期中考试英语试 卷IL Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks

2、, use one word that best fits each blank.A Venturing PilotCharles Lindberg bom in December Michigan was raised on a farm in Minnesota, where his father (elect) to the U.S. Congress in 1907. From then on, he spent his boyhood alternatively in Washington D.C., and Little Falls, Minnesota. 2 Lindbergh

3、exhibited exceptional mechanical talent, in 1921, he was admitted to the University of Wisconsin to study engineering. 3 (seek) more challenges, he left university before graduation and became a pilot, who performed exciting flight show at country fairs and public assemblies. This unusual and danger

4、ous undertaking paid off so greatly in the sense that it allowed him to gain all-round experience in flying. He was particularly delighted in 4 he called “wing-walking” and parachute jumping.5(train) in air service for a year Lindberg completed his program at the Brooks and Kelly airfields at the to

5、p of his class. He was offered a job in Robertson Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis in Missouri where he retained his job 6 1927, running the routes between St. Louis and Chicago. During this period, he set out to win the Raymond B, Orteig prize of $25,000 to be awarded to the first pilot 7(fly) non

6、stop from New York to Paris. He knew this ambitious flight 8(change) his life.On board the greatest adventure of his time, Lindberg left Roosevelt Aiiport at 5:52 a.m. on May 20, 1927 and landed at Le Bourget Field at 5:24 p.m. the next day. Fearing that he would be unknown when he arrived, Lindberg

7、 carried letters of introduction to the officials in Paris, but when his plane came to a stop, he found himself 9(crowd) with welcoming people. He was decorated in France, Great Britain, and Belgium. President Coolidge sent a specially designated cruiser, the Memphis to bring him back. His accomplis

8、hments in flying brought 10 more medals and awards that had ever been received than any other person in private life.【答案】1. was electedBccausc/As2. To seek 4. whatHaving been trained/Trained5. until 7. to flywould change8. was crowded我们思考和反复思考各种想法和担忧，接触大自然似乎能让我们头脑清醒，并可能带来积极 的好处。A. responses 答复；B. co

9、ntribution 贡献；C. approach 方法；D. exposure 接触。根据 第三段中 “There are many studies showing a similar relationships between nature exposure, relaxation, and well-being.（有许多研究说明，接触自然、放松和幸福感之间存在类似的关 系。）”可知，接触自然与放松，让头脑清醒有关，应选择D项。【34题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：在未来的超级城市世界中，设计无障碍、平安的绿色空间可能有 助于人们的心理健康，而保护我们的自然景观，让我们的子孙后代享受，将继

10、续是国家的一 项要务。A. communities 社区；B. transportations 交通;C. green spaces 绿色空间；D. facilities 设施。根据第三段中 uBut how does exposure to green space help us unwind, exactly?（但是， 接触绿色空间究竟是如何帮助我们放松的呢？）”可知，这里说的是绿色空间对于人们的心 里健康由好处，应选择C项。【35题详解】考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：总之，一张周末徒步旅行的处方可能会对大脑产生一些真正 可见的好处。A. In a word 总之；B. For instan

11、ce 例如；C. In the meantime 在此期间；D. In particular 尤其。 根据下文 “a prescription for a nice weekend hike could have some real measurable brain benefits.（一张周末徒步旅行的处方可能会对大脑产生一些真正可见的好 处）”可知，这里是对全文进行总结概括，In a word “总之”符合题意，应选择A项。Section BDirections: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by s

12、everal questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A. B. C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Stonehenge （巨石阵）may have been a prehistoric health center rather than a site for observing st

13、ars or a temple in honor of the dead, scientists said yesterday. New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the diseased and injured went in groups, seeking cures.After a two-week dig, scientists have concluded that Stonehenge

14、 was the ancient healthcare centre of southern England“ because of the existence of bkiestones-the smaller columns of dolerite （辉 绿岩）that formed an earlier stone structure.By dating pieces of remains to around 7330BC, Tim Darvill, of Bournemouth University, and Goff Wainwright, of the Society of Amt

15、iquaries have found that hunter-gatherers were at the site on Salisbury Plain 4,000 years earlier than thought. The first stage of Stonehenge, a round earthwork structure, was built around 3000BC. Professor Wainwright added: I did not expect the degree of complexity we discovered. Were able to say s

16、o much more about when Stonehenge was built and why-all of which changes our previous understanding of the monument.”The research reveals the importance of the henges famous bluestones. Hundreds of bluestone chips gathered at the site have led the team to conclude that the bluestones were valued for

17、 their curing effects-the key reason that about 80 of them, each weighing up to 4 tons and a half, were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire. After years of research, Professors Darvill and Wainwright have concluded that, for thousands of years, the Preseli mountain range

18、was home to magical health centers and holy wells.Even today there are those who believe in the curing powers of the springs for coughs and heart disease, and people who use crystals and bluestones for self-curing. Radiocarbon tests have also revealed that the construction of the original bluestone

19、circle took place around 2300BC, three centuries later than originally thought. Interestingly, on the same day died the Amesbury Archer”-a sick traveler from the Swiss or German Alps who had an infected knee-whose remains were discovered about five miles from Stonehenge. The professors believe that

20、he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument.36. Stonehenge is recently believed to be a place for people .A. to recover from poor healthB. to observe star movementsC. to hold religious ceremoniesD. to gather huge bluestones37. What can be inferr

21、ed about Stonehenge from the passage?A. The springs could cure coughs and heart disease best.B. The new discovery was the same as what had been expected.C. Some huge bluestones were not produced at Stonehenge.D. The original bluestone circle was thought to be constructed around 2000BC.38. The sick t

22、raveler in the passage is supposed to bea devoted religious person from StonehengeA. one of the earliest discoverers of Stonehengethe first explorer to test the magical power of bluestonesB. a patient trying to cure his infection at StonehengeWhich the following might be the best title for the passa

23、ge?A. Stonehenge: A New Place of InterestB. Stonehenge: Still Making NewsC. Stonehenge: Heaven for AdventurersD. Stonehenge: Still Curing Patients【答案】36.A37. C 38. D 39. B【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。巨石阵研究又出新结果。巨石阵是一处史前康复中心而非原先所 认为的观星台或庙宇。【36题详解】细节理解题。由第一段第一句话“Stonehenge（巨石阵）may have been a prehistoric health ce

24、nter” 可知，巨石阵可能是史前的健康中心。所以最近巨石阵被认为是人们从健康不佳中恢复的地 方。故A正确。【37题详解】推理判断题。由第四段第二句话 the key reason that about 80 of them, each weighing up to 4 tons and a half, were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire.可知，这是其中约 80块重4吨半的蓝石从普雷舍里山被拖到威尔特郡150多英里的关键原因。所以推断出， 一些巨大的青石并不是在巨石阵中产生的。故C正确。【38

25、题详解】细节理解题。由最后一段最后一句话The professors believe that he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument 可矢口， 教授们认为他 是一个虔诚的宗教人士，希望这个著名的建筑能治愈他的疾病。所以短文中生病的旅行者应 该是一个希望治愈巨石阵能治愈他传染病的病人。应选D项。【39题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是第一段“Stonehenge （巨石阵）may have been a prehistoric healt

26、h center rather than a site for observing stars or a temple in honor of the dead, scientists said yesterday. New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the diseased and injured went in groups, seeking cures ” 可知，科学 家昨日表示，巨石阵可能

27、是史前健康中心，而不是观察星星的场所或悼念死者的寺庙。40 多年前在世界遗产遗址出土的新证据说明，这座建筑物是一个患病和受伤者成群结队寻求治 疗的地方。这对读者来说是一个大的新闻。所以短文的最正确标题是“巨石阵:仍在产生新 闻”。应选B项。（B）Shakespeare Globe Theatre and Exhibition Tour OverviewShakespeare Globe Exhibition is the worlds largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare. Located beneath the reconstructed Glo

28、be Theatre on Londons Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeares world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.HighlightsTour the reconstnicted Globe Theatre and see how plays were staged in Shakespeare dayAll-day access

29、 to the interactive Globe ExhibitionActors, recordings and interactive displays bring Shakespeare world to lifeScheduleApril 23 to October 99:00am to 5:00pm. On Monday, tours run all day. Tuesday to Saturday, last tour departs at12:30pm and at 11:30am on Sunday due to performances taking place on th

30、ese days.October 10 to March 3110:00am to 5:00pm.Important note:Rehearsals（排练）will also take place throughout the Theatre Season. Please note that access to the Globe Theatre may be restricted and there may be occasions when the Globe tours are unable to run. When the Globe tours are not available,

31、Rose or Bankside tours can be offered instead.Additional infoInclusions: Entrance fee and all day access to ExhibitionGuided tour of Shakespeares Globe Theatre （maximum 50 people）Exclusions（不包含项 目）:Hotel pickup and drop offFood and drinks, unless specifiedPricingClick the link below to check pricing

32、 & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible - we 100% guarantee it. VIEW PRICING AND AVAILABLETheatre Tour andExhibitionShakespeares Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition$22.34Theatre Tour andAfternoon TeaShakesp

33、eare Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition plus Afternoon Tea at 3:00pm in the Swan Brasserie or Bar.$62.8939. The passage can be found.A. in a newspaperB. in a magazineC. on the InternetD. in a guidebook40. In this Shakespeares Globe Theatre Tour, we can.A. visit the original Globe TheatreB. enjoy a Br

34、itish afternoon tea for freeC. experience Shakespeare world in an interactive wayD. visit the exhibition in the Globe Theatre41. What is true about the tour according to the passage?A. Rehearsals may affect the tour.B. The pricing remains the same.C. Performances take place throughout the year.D. Th

35、e opening hours are the same in May and in November.【答案】40.C41. C 42. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了莎士比亚环球剧院与巡回展览的相关信息。【40题详解】细节理解题。由 Pricing 中的 “Click the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price

36、possible - we 100% guarantee it.”可知,文章来源于网上。故C选项正确。【41题详解】细节理解题 o 由 Overview 中的.brings Shakespeare world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.可知，在这次莎士比亚环球剧院之旅中，我们可以以一种 互动的方式体验莎士比亚的世界。故C选项正确【42题详解】细节理解题。由 Important note 中的 “Rehearsals(排练)will also take place throughou

37、t the Theatre Season. Please note that access to the Globe Theatre may be restricted and there may be occasions when the Globe tours are unable to run.n 可知，排练可能影响旅行。故 A 选项正确。(C)We all have a tendency to fake laugh, particularly when authority figures in our lives try to make a joke that just doesnt

38、land. Though it might feel rude not to laugh when your in-laws or boss try to say something funny, pretending to do so might not be much better. It turns out, even if you think that your forced laughing sounds genuine, people are usually pretty good at separating truly spirited belly laughs from fak

39、e ones. But how can they possible know the difference?Well when researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles studied the acoustic and perceptual differences between real and fake laughter, they found that some of the sounds associated with genuine laughter is “really hard to fake. In the

40、ir study, the researchers detennined that subjects were only fooled by 37 percent of fake laughter.The most prominent factor distinguishing real laughter from fake laughter is duration or, more specifically, the number of breaths taken in in between sounds. Seeing as it takes more effort and concent

41、ration to fake a laugh as opposed to do it genuinely, people tend to pause more in between their ha-has when theyre faking it. Evidently, that pausing is pretty noticeable.“A fake laugh is basically an imitation of a real laugh, but produced with a slightly different set of vocal muscles controlled

42、by a different part of our brain J Greg Bryant, the lead UCLA researcher on the study, explained. “The result is that there are subtle features of the laugh that sound like speech, and . people are unconsciously quite sensitive to them.People have also proven to be emotionally sensitive to laughter

43、as well. Our rains are very sensitive to the social and emotional significance of laughter,“ said Carolyn McGettigan, a scientistat Royal Holloway, University of London.McGettigan conducted a 2014 study that recorded participants brain responses as they listened to the same people produce genuine la

44、ughter by watching funny videos, as opposed to fake laughter. “During our study, when participants heard a laugh that was posed, they activated regions of the brain associated with mentalizing in an attempt to understand the other persons emotional and mental state J she said.So, while we may unders

45、tand that certain social situations sometimes require fake laughter, most of the time, our instincts and emotional intelligence are just too smart to buy into them.According to McGettigan, thats a good thing. Evolutionarily speaking, its good to be able to detect if someone is authentically experien

46、cing an emotion or if theyre not J she said. Because you dont want to be fdoled.42. What do researchers at the University of California want to find out in this study?A. What is the difference between a fake laugh and a real one.B. Which part of the brain controls the sound of our laughter.C. Why do

47、 people need to fake laugh when they dont want to.D. How to laugh as genuinely as possible when you are faking it.43. Your forced laughing is more noticeable than you think, mainly because.A. you seem more concentrated when you laugh for realB. you take more breaths when you try to fake a laughC. a

48、fake laugh often happens after a sudden pauseD. a real laugh usually lasts longer than a fake one44. Which of the following is true according to Greg Bryant?A Real laughter is not at all controllable by our brain.B. People may notice fake laughter without knowing why.C. People use the same set of mu

49、scles to laugh and to speak.D. Faking laugh shares the same techniques as making speech.45. What has Carolyn McGettigan 2014 study proven?A. Certain social situations may require us to fake a laugh.B. Evolution has enabled us to recognize others emotions.C. By instincts, we are able to tell a persons mental state