2021-2022学年湖南省长沙市第一中学高二上学期末考试英语试卷含详解.docx

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1、2021-2022-1长沙市一中高二上期末考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。After eight puppies were abandoned on the side of the road in Texas, an animal shelter came to the rescue and brought them all the way from Brownwood, Texas to Winters

2、ville, Ohio. Their journey was, by no means, a simple one.The puppies were first found fighting for their lives in a muddy channel. They were extremely weak and dehydrated after being forced to protect themselves in the burning Texas sun. Once the puppies were discovered, their journey was far from

3、over. They were immediately brought to what is known as a “high kill“ shelter, and after only a few hours, were scheduled for euthanasia. Things werent looking good for the pups and were cruel despite lack of suffering. Luckily, they were rescued once more.“Theres a group that specifically goes arou

4、nd to these high kill shelters and rescues the animals that are scheduled for euthanasia/9 said Brandi Damewood, the JCHS Community Outreach Manager. These guys were rescued by the Corrine T. Smith Animal Center.The puppies would eventually end up under the care of the Jefferson County Humane Societ

5、y. This is because no-kill shelters and rescue organizations often work together to aid in urgent cases. An incredible network of shelters helping other shelters enables these miracle workers to save so many pets in danger of being put down prematurely.The JCHS has appropriately titled the puppies7

6、journey the freedom ride”. The 20-leg trip required 16 different volunteers to drive a total of 1,300 miles and they would meet at specified stops, and then the puppies would be transferred to the next driver for the next leg of the journey. But it was all worth it to save these adorable pups!Since

7、arriving in Ohio, the puppies have been vaccinated and are hoping to find forever homes in the near future. 1. The underlined word euthanasia in Para. 2 most probably means A. practice of killing without painB. medical examination for an animalC. physical care of a baby animalD. supplies of food and

8、 housing for animalsB. Doubtful. C. Favourable.B. Doubtful. C. Favourable.2. What is the writers attitude towards the network?A. Intolerant.2021-2022-1长沙市一中高二上期末考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。After eight puppies were ab

9、andoned on the side of the road in Texas, an animal shelter came to the rescue and brought them all the way from Brownwood, Texas to Wintersville, Ohio. Their journey was, by no means, a simple one.The puppies were first found fighting for their lives in a muddy channel. They were extremely weak and

10、 dehydrated after being forced to protect themselves in the burning Texas sun. Once the puppies were discovered, their journey was far from over. They were immediately brought to what is known as a “high kill“ shelter, and after only a few hours, were scheduled for euthanasia. Things werent looking

11、good for the pups and were cruel despite lack of suffering. Luckily, they were rescued once more.“Theres a group that specifically goes around to these high kill shelters and rescues the animals that are scheduled for euthanasia/9 said Brandi Damewood, the JCHS Community Outreach Manager. These guys

12、 were rescued by the Corrine T. Smith Animal Center.The puppies would eventually end up under the care of the Jefferson County Humane Society. This is because no-kill shelters and rescue organizations often work together to aid in urgent cases. An incredible network of shelters helping other shelter

13、s enables these miracle workers to save so many pets in danger of being put down prematurely.The JCHS has appropriately titled the puppies9 journey the freedom ride”. The 20-leg trip required 16 different volunteers to drive a total of 1,300 miles and they would meet at specified stops, and then the

14、 puppies would be transferred to the next driver for the next leg of the journey. But it was all worth it to save these adorable pups!Since arriving in Ohio, the puppies have been vaccinated and are hoping to find forever homes in the near future. 1. The underlined word euthanasia in Para. 2 most pr

15、obably means A. practice of killing without painB. medical examination for an animalC. physical care of a baby animalD. supplies of food and housing for animalsB. Doubtful. C. Favourable.B. Doubtful. C. Favourable.2. What is the writers attitude towards the network?A. Intolerant.D. Neutral.3. The pa

16、ssage mainly tells us that.A. volunteers worked together to find homes for abandoned puppiesabandoned puppies caused animal shelters too much troubleB. shelters tried their best to cure eight abandoned animals in Texaseight rescued puppies journeyed 1,300 miles in a freedom ride”【答案】l.A 2.C3. D【分析】这

17、是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了德克萨斯州的八只小狗被遗弃后，被人发现后带到了要进行安 乐死的收容所，所幸被一个组织拯救，并经过了 1300英里的转移，来到了俄亥俄州，并希望在不久的将来 找到永远的家。【1题详解】 词句猜测题o 根据画线词上文 “They were immediately brought to what is known as a high kill shelter, and after only a few hours, were scheduled for” 以及后文 “Things werent looking good for the pups and were crue

18、l despite lack of suffering.可知，幼崽们立即被带到所谓的“杀戮”收容所，仅仅几个小时后，就被安排进行安乐死, 这是一种不会遭受痛苦的死法，但对幼崽来说，情况并不乐观。故画线词意思是“没有痛苦地杀死”。故 选Ao【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中 “An incredible network of shelters helping other shelters enables these miracle workers to save so many pets in danger of being put down prematurely.（一个帮助其他收容所

19、的令人难以置信的庇护所网络，使这些神奇的工作者拯救了这么多过早被安乐死的宠物）”可推知，作者对庇护所网络的态度是 支持的。故选C。【3题详解】 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段 “The JCHS has appropriately titled the puppies9 journey the freedom ride”. The 20-leg trip required 16 different volunteers to drive a total of 1,300 miles and they would meet at specified stops, and then the puppi

20、es would be transferred to the next driver for the next leg of the journey. But it was all worth it to save these adorable pups! （JCHS恰当地将小狗的旅程命名为“自由之旅”。这段20段的旅程需要16个不同的志 愿者开车共1300英里，他们会在指定的车站碰头，然后小狗们会被转移到下一段旅程的下一位司机那里。 但为了拯救这些可爱的小狗，这一切都是值得的！）”结合文章主要讲述了德克萨斯州的八只小狗被遗弃后, 被人发现后带到了要进行安乐死的收容所，所幸被一个组织拯救，并经

21、过了 1300英里的转移，来到了俄亥 俄州，并希望在不久的将来找到永远的家。可知，这篇文章主要告诉我们，8只获救的小狗进行了 1300英 里的“自由之旅”。故选D。For more than a century, student journalists at the Daily Tar Heel （DTH） have written about life on campus, US and raised questions on the issues of free expression, education, and big-time athletics.The independent st

22、udent newspaper recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. To mark the special day, student reporters asked the question: Whats the future of the DTH? The proud newspaper has been searching fbr the answer, and so have other college newspapers across the US.Student newspapers are facing a dark realit

23、y. As they are free to read, they are making less money than ever, meaning that such newspapers are finding it hard to survive.Most college papers have reduced their print editions. While it used to produce around 22,000 newspapers each time, it only makes around 10,000 now, said Erica Perel, genera

24、l manager.Increasingly, student journalists have turned their focus to digital versions of their newspapers, and the new ways social media allows them to tell stories and mirror whats going on in the professional journalism world.“I think were adjusting very well.in moving away from that print menta

25、lity. But its challenging,said Jonathan Carter, a student at North Carolina State University.So what should student newspapers do? LoMonte said the best solution would be for universities to financially back student journalism, since journalism is a part of cultivating civically （公民地）responsible stu

26、dents and the independent media coverage is recognized as an effective vehicle.In the meantime, Bruce dePyssler, adviser to North Carolina Central Universitys Campus Echo newspaper, said his students post one story a day online. The best stories are put together for a once-a-semester （学期）print editi

27、on.And even if student journalists dont go into media jobs, Perel said, theyve still had a great education.“The number one thing that we teach is critical thinking and how to pursue knowledge constantly,she said. “The ones who are living through this transition （过渡）are the ones that are going to be

28、a lot tougher fbr it in the end.” 4. What can be read about at the Daily Tar Heel （DTH）?A.Students college life.B.Some famous sports facilities.C.Columns about the free subjects.D.Articles on the education of journalism.5. What does LoMonte suggest student newspapers do to overcome the difficulty?A.

29、Reduce print editions.B.Publish more digital editions.C.Ask colleges for economic support.D.Adopt a once-a-semester print edition.6. How can student journalists benefit from the job, in PerePs opinion?A. They become good at taking criticism.B. They learn how to be a lifelong learner.C. They havemast

30、ery of logical thinking.mastery of logical thinking.D. They gain numerous problem-solving skills.7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. The proud history of the Daily Tar HeelStudent reporters adapting to changing situationsB. An example of combining newspapers with new mediaS

31、chool newspapers under threat in the digital age in the US【答案】4.A5.C6. B 7.D【分析】这是一篇说明文，本文主要讲述美国学校的校报在数字时代受到威胁这一现象，并介绍了学生记 者是如何适应和利用数字媒体反映新闻消息的。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段内容 “For more than a century, student journalists at the Daily Tar Heel （DTH） have written about life on campus, US and raised questions on

32、the issues of free expression, education, and big-time athletics.（一个多世纪以来，DTH的学生记者一直在报道美国的校园生活，并就言论自由、教育和一流体育 运动等问题提出质疑）”可知，在DTH上可以阅读有关学生的大学生活。故选A项。【5题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中 “LoMonte said the best solution would be for universities to financially back student journalism（LoMonte说最好的解决办法是由大学资助学生新闻工作）”可知，Lo

33、Monte建议学生报纸 向大学寻求经济支持。故选c项。6题详解】推理判断题。根据最后段 “ The number one thing that we teach is critical thinking and how to pursue knowledge constantly； she said.（我们教的第一件事就是批判性思维以及如何不断地追求知识。她说）”可知，Perel 认为学生记者可以从这份工作中学习如何成为一个终生学习者。故选B项。【7题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中 a Whaf s the future of the DTH? The proud newspaper

34、 has been searching for the answer, and so have other college newspapers across the US.（DTH 的未来是什么？这家自豪的报纸一直在 寻找答案，美国各地的大学报纸也在寻找答案）”及第三段中“Student newspapers are facing a dark reality.（学 生报纸正面临着一个黑暗的现实）”可知，本文主要讲述美国学校的校报在数字时代受到威胁这一现象。故 选D项。COnce upon a time, when you first attended a youth sporting ev

35、ent, your parents probably werent expecting you to become a professional athlete. They signed up for a basketball, football or swimming course for you in the hope that you might learn lessons about winning in a gentlemanly way, losing with dignity and insisting on it when things get tough. Yes, doin

36、g sports improves health, but it is the life lessons that matter most.For many of us, instead of struggling to improve our minds and spirits, we began judging progress only by the size of our muscles or the numbers on a weighing machine. For us, the thought that athletic competition is about greater

37、 life lessons and the building of character has been overshadowed by headlines about professional athletes.“And yet theres still strong evidence that sports strongly foster certain personal qualities J says Angela Lumpkin, Professor of the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the Uni

38、versity of Kansas. And thats true for athletes of any age. Amateur sports provide a safe place for competition. They also provide a practice ground for managing stress.The advantages of taking part in a sport can seep（透）into your professional life, too. In basketball, for example, Getting everyone t

39、o play the right role on the court is the key to success J says Alan Arlt, the founder of the Life Time Fitness basketball program Ultimate Hoops. That is certainly useful in the business world, where everyone understands their own role in the organization. In addition, In athletic events, you go th

40、rough good and bad times often in the period of two hours J says former NBA head coach Flip Saunders. Do you have the calm manner to settle yourself down, or do you totally lose it and get thrown out of the game which hurts both you and your team? All of that on-court experience has impacted the way

41、 you approach situations in reality.”What would parents expect when their children joined in sports?A. To get through obstacles with perseverance.B. To enhance their comprehensive fitness level.C. To defeat opponents with the burning ambition.D. To win as many professional games as possible.8. What

42、do many people do according to the article?A. They play sports to evaluate the size of the muscles.B. They keep playing sports to improve mental health.C. They still hold the idea that sports can better build characters.D. They pay more attention to the news of professional athletes. 10. Why does th

43、e author mention Amateur sports“ in Paragraph 3?A. To clarify a concept.B. To illustrate Lumpkins idea.C. To make a prediction.D. To present a phenomenon.11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about taking part in a sport?A. Keys to success in basketball and in athletic events.B. The significa

44、nce of understanding the role on the count.C. Its influences on our career life and on how to address real-life situations.D. Ways to keep calm in athletic events and the application in real circumstances.【答案】8.A9.D10. B 11. C【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了参加体育运动的益处。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第一段“They signed up for a bask

45、etball, football or swimming course for you in the hope that you might learn lessons about winning in a gentlemanly way, losing with dignity and insisting on it when things gettough.（他们为你报名参加篮球、足球或游泳课程，希望你能从中吸取教训I：以绅士的方式取胜，输了不失 尊严，遇到困难时坚持下去。广可知，父母希望他们的孩子参加体育活动时，能够坚持不懈地克服障碍。故 选Ao【9题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第二段“F

46、or us, the thought that athletic competition is about greater life lessons and the building of character has been overshadowed by headlines about professional athletes.（对我们来说， 那种认为体育 竞赛关乎更大的人生教训和性格塑造的想法，已经被有关职业运动员的头条新闻所掩盖。户可知，运动对人 性格的培养并没有被大家过多关注，反倒是专业运动员的一些花边新闻引起人们更多的关注。故选D。【10题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第三段“And

47、 yet theres still strong evidence that sports strongly foster certain personal qualities,“ says Angela Lumpkin, Professor of the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas. And thafs true fbr athletes of any age. Amateur sports provide a safe place for competition.

48、 They also provide a practice ground for managing stress堪萨斯大学健康、运动和运动科学系教授安吉拉兰普 金说:“然而，仍然有强有力的证据表明，体育运动能强有力地培养特定的个人品质。”对于任何年龄的运动 员来说都是如此。业余运动为比赛提供了一个安全的场所。他们也提供了一个处理压力的练习场地。户可知, 列举业余运动是为了证明Lumpkin的观点。故选B。【11题详解】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段 “The advantages of taking part in a sport can seep into your professional

49、life, too .（参加体育运动的好处也会渗透到你的职业生活中。）”和“All of that on-court experience has impacted the way you approach situations in reality.（所有这些球场上的经验影响了你在现实中处理情况的方式。）“可知，它 影响着我们的职业生涯，影响着我们如何处理现实生活中的情况。故选C。第二节（共5小题；每小 题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项。.In the workplace, one of the most important skills to possess is good communication. Employ