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1、2021-2022学年浙江省杭州市重点中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题卷第I卷选择题部分第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将 该项涂黑。ASeminole was far too accustomed to the business. Everyone sympathized with him depending an long hours minimum wage, and ill-mannered customers. Although st

2、ruggling to pay his rent he still went all out to make those lucky enough to sit at his tables laugh. The day was going quick.He was exhausted when he arrived to work the next day, but he went about his daily duties, putting on a brave face as customers complained about the food or questioned the bi

3、ll. Usually as he prepared to close for the night, a couple of customers would sit down and order drinks. Most of the crew had left by closing time, but Seminole stayed to serve. Eventually, the last round was ordered and he gave them the bill. The minimum tip was suggested on the receipt. Tomorrow

4、will be better/ murmured he.But luck wasnt on his side. Evening approaching, a group of teenagers stepped in. Thankfully, they were polite and respectful. Their cheerful behavior began to rub off on him. As always, he did his best to make their dining experience a pleasant one.Once they finished the

5、ir dishes, he placed the bill on the table, accompanied with some candies. They placed their notes on the receipt and left smiling. When he returned to clear the table, he was shocked. The teenagers only left a tip of $3, but their total bill was more than $100. Hed gone above and beyond serving the

6、 tasty dishes. Ho would they be so rude?Later that week, he struggled to let go of the awkward memories. He arrived at work and expected it to like any other, but there was something left behind the desk for him-a two-page handwritten letter from the teenagers with $18 attached, in which they explai

7、ned they were unaware of the tipping practice due to it being their first time out alone. Everything suddenly made sense.Seminole was so touched by their gesture that he uploaded a picture of the letter sharing their admirable efforts. Web visitors voiced their opinions, and the reaction was more th

8、an positive.21 .Why did Seminole wear a brave face?C.To sell more drinks. D.ToB.Dissatisfaction with the meal.0.Misunderstanding of tippingB.Actions speak louder than words.A .To serve better.B.To relax himself,gain a reputation.22 What made the teenagers only leave a tip of $3?A.Ignorance of tippin

9、g culture.C.Gratitude for Seminoles service, practice.23 .What can we learn from the teenagers in the text?A.One good turn deserves another.C.Honesty can turn into an opportunity.D.lt is better to make things rightthan not.BThe Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results.They tes

10、ted different models to re-check their information. But all returned the same. The country with the most freshwater resources in the world had lost 15 percent of its surface water since 1991.Evaporation（蒸发）is a part of the natural process that can lessen water resources. This is especially true in a

11、reas with low water levels like the Pantanal wetlands. But the scientists believe something else is happening.Experts have warned human activity is affecting the worlds weather patterns. It is causing extreme events to happen more often, such as severe droughts and floods. The cutting and burning of

12、 forest and the building of large hydroelectric factories and dams for watering crops all affect natural patterns.In Brazils Amazon rainforest, water evaporates then travels on air flows to provide rainfall far away. But some climate experts say if too much forest is destroyed, the Amazon will start

13、 an irreparable process of becoming a savannas（大草原）.There are more immediate effects for worry, like possible power shortages this year. Hydroelectric reservoirs have had ten years of lower-than-usual rainfall. Reservoirs in the Parana River area have never before been overused.The Parana River and

14、its connected water bodies supply fresh water to some 40 million people. That includes the large city of Sao Paolo and several states.Fishing communities and farmers also depend on these water bodies.Brazils decreasing water resources may also worsen fires that people set each winter to clear land.

15、The fires then burn out of control. Last year, more than 25 percent of Brazils Pantanal was on fire. It was the worst yearly damage since officials began keeping records in 2003. In areas without roads, moving on smaller rivers can be a problem because of low water levels, Rabelo said. That means fi

16、refighters could soon have trouble reaching some fires. And, even if they can, less water is available to put them out.24 .What was the Brazilian scientists reaction to their findings?A.Satisfied.B.Disappointed.C.Shocked.0.Overjoyed.25 .Which of the following belongs to something else“ in the third

17、paragraph?A.Evaporation.B.Building dams.C.Powershortage.D.Fishing.26 .What can we know from the passage?A.Brazil lacks roads for firefighters to reach fires.B.The destruction of the rainforestmay affect the rainfall.C.Brazils people set fires to keep wild animals away in winter.0,Reservoirs in the P

18、arana River area is useless due to water shortage.27 .What is the best title of the passage?A.Water Study Raises Fears for DroughtB.Brazils Forest Is DisappearingC.More Water, More HappinessD.Cherish Water, Extend LifeInternal communication, also known as IC, refers to a group of processes responsib

19、le for effective circulation of message within an organization. These messages are information that is valuable to the organization and are supposed to be kept confidential（机密的）.The means of transferring this information is often done through emails, letters, notice boards, and even with the help of

20、 social media like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, in the current times.Honest internal communication is the healthiest way to keep your organization growing. With honesty around the workplace, it is a safer environment for the employees to voice their opinions which could help in the modification of

21、a certain operation that might have been outdated. Other than changes, not opening up to your colleagues can result in frustration and give rise to gossip culture at the workplace. When information is not passed out with lucidity, not only does the quality of work get affected but it also gives rise

22、 to questioning the worth of the time spent in the company.An atmosphere of honesty also encourages growth in responsibility, leadership, and self-accountability. If the CEO of a company voices the shortcomings of his team in a respectful manner; it would bring room for each and every employee to ta

23、ke it on a positive note and bring around the change for the one common goal of development of the company that they are working for. This brings a lot of change in the attitude of every individual employee since they start seeing the company that they are working for as an asset that they cherish （

24、珍爱）dearly.In a workplace, things go both wrong and right, so it is important to both appreciate and criticize when such situations occur from the end of both the leadership and the employees. The positives should be celebrated while the negatives should be taken as positive criticisms that could hel

25、p the company grow into something better. The main goal of unity and development should always be kept in mind.28 .Which is considered one main character of IC?A.It comes with the times of social media.B.lt exists within the leadership of acompany.C.lt is often kept secret within an organization.D.l

26、t needs a long and difficult process in most cases.29 .What does the underlined word lucidity“ in paragraph 2 probably mean?C.Authority.B.The importance of unity for aD.The role of an honest leadershipA.Clearness.B.Appreciation.0.Assistance.30 .What is the third paragraph mainly about? A.The main re

27、sponsibilities of the CEO.company.C.The advantage of a powerful leadership.in a company.31 .What does the author suggest to us in a workplace in the last paragraph?A.Communicating both the positives and the negatives. B.Taking responsibilities bravely for our mistakes.0.Strengthening unity mainlyC.T

28、rying all possible means to avoid the negatives, among the employees.DLitterati is an app that people can use to upload information about litter they collect outside, such as its appearance, material, location, and brand. Shared online, this information contributes to building a global database of “

29、litter maps , which can influence policy and packaging design.Societys failure to solve the litter problem is not from a lack of trying. There have been public service announcements, and coastal cleanups. But I believe two components are missing from the discussion-community and data/ said Jeff Kirs

30、chner, the developer of Litterati app.Uploading pictures to an app shows users that they are not the only ones picking up litter from public places and that others are invested in cleaning the planet, too. And the data accumulates rapidly telling a story that helps people understand who picked up wh

31、at, where, and when. In this way, people are encouraged to do more.In San Francisco, the Litterati app was able to identify and map more than 5,000 pieces of litter in order to determine how much was caused by cigarettes specifically. Using this information, the city successfully challenged a lawsui

32、t by tobacco companies and doubled an existing cigarette sales tax, bringing in US $4 million annual revenue（税“攵）.By joining forces with others using the same platform, individuals are able to take their anti-litter activism to another level. The power of combined data leads to more Extended Produce

33、r Responsibility, which is precisely what we want and advocate here-producers are forced to be responsible for dealing with their own products once consumers no longer find them useful and are incentivized to create more environmentally friendly packaging or better policies as a result of that new r

34、esponsibility.Litterati takes a refreshingly non-judgmental approach. It shows a positive we-can-do-it attitude. Just as Jeff Kirschner said, “Our goal isnt to shame. Its to provide transparency to the problem. We provide access to data and share insights with cities, citizens and businesses, guidin

35、g us all to identify the root cause of the problem,and make informed decisions of how to clean the planet/.What makes the society fail to solve the litter problem according to Kirschner?A.Peoples poor environmental awareness, publicity and support.C.The inaction of the community.33.Why are tobacco c

36、ompanies mentioned?A .To show the influence of Litterati.B.The absence of governmentD.The lack of shared statisticsB.To describe the details of themap.C.To warn people of the harm of cigarettes.D.To prove the large consumptionof tobacco.34 .Which of the following statements is true about the text?A.

37、People can be encouraged to pick up litter only if others are doing so.B.Individuals hardly get involved in picking up litter until the release of Litterati.C.The use of Litterati inspires producers to fulfil further obligations for the society.D.Kirschner developed the app with the aim of appealing

38、 to individuals to pick up litter.35 .Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Litter Maps:Make litter-picking a Fun WayB.Litterati:Transparent Data for aCleaner WorldC.Litterati App:Guide People Where to Collect LitterD. LitteratiCampaign:EveryoneCounts in Litter Picking第二节（共5小题：每小题2

39、.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项Wanted:A Personal assistantIm a very busy woman, looking for an assistant to help me with certain important tasks.36. What Im looking for is someone to take care of some of my more personal business so that I may focus on my true passion: grocery

40、shopping. Please apply if and only if you are willing and able to accomplish the following tasks: WorkI would love to have a nine-to-five job. 37. An ideal assistant would secure a high-paying office job and excel in that setting, even going so far as to eagerly accept every invitation to after-work

41、 drinks. Go on family vacationsI love my family, especially when I dont have to spend time with them. Thus, I will require my employee to attend all family vacations in my place. Since Ill miss out on spending time with my nephews, a good assistant will live-stream them for me the entire time. Exerc

42、iseI am determined to get in better shape but find exercising exhausting and tiring.38 EatJust kidding-l love eating! DateIm looking for love but find dating intimidating. Ideally, my employee will get a drink with a potential mate so he or she can do the tiresome work of getting to know someone and

43、 deciding whether CH like him. If the romantic candidate advances past a third date,39 excludingbirthdays, holidays, and other high-pressure situations. Have a babyIm eager to have a child,but being pregnant and giving birth seems hard.40.Id prefer to spend an hour or two with my child each day whil

44、e someone else tackles the incredible responsibility of child-rearing DieI just dont think its for me.A.Children are so innocent and adorable.B.lm happy to let go of him and continue with the next one.C.However, I find sitting in an office all day unbearable.D.ld be willing to step in and proceed wi

45、th the relationship from there.E.He or she will work out for a minimum of an hour a day and allow me to reap the benefits of his or her vigorous activity.F.Likewise, bringing up a child seems horrible.G.This is not your average assistant job.第三部分：语运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15个小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各

46、题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项，并答题卡上将该项涂黑。My twin sister; Dawn, born with cerebral palsy（脑瘫）,has to wear braces（背带）on her legs and wall with the help of a stick, often causing people to _41_ and point.As Dawn was the only “differentchild in our neighborhood, we were constantly picked on. We never

47、have any friends because of her condition. I began to_42_Dawn and was embarrassed to be seen with her. So I did everything to get her into trouble to _43_ her being born mentally and physically disabled.When I turned twelve, my mother was so displeased with my behavior. She figured I was_44_enough t

48、o know better. One day she threw me in my bedroom and gave me a thick yellow book. What I saw in a book _45_the way I viewed my disabled sister.There were many baby _46_ of Dawn and me dressed alike, the only _47_: I looked small peaceful while Dawn was hooked up to tubes, needles and machines. If y

49、ou looked closely, you could see_48_in her eyes though she was always smiling. One picture stood out:we were_49_each other words below read, Im so happy to have a twin sister, Netti. The doctors make me cry. She make me_50_. Looking back, I realized how_51_I had been I had never put myself in Dawns shoes! Feelin