甘肃省兰州市2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

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1、甘肃省兰州市2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷（选择题）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。 AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end a

2、round 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of nanal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to th

3、e education of that group of early “civil enginerrs”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice

4、 wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Smoudwater Canal is moving towards reopenling. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by

5、Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest. Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseu

6、m.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi Tel:020 77130836()1.When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th.B. March 6th.C. November 7th.D. December 5th.()2. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits- Thames IslandsD. An Update on the Cotswor

7、d Canals()3. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Miranda VickersB. Malcolm TuckerC. Chris LewisD. Liz PayneBOscar Wrigley, a two-year-old child with the same IQ as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, has become the youngest boy in Britain to be accepted into Mensa.A leader at the

8、 Gifted Childrens Information Centre said Oscar, with an IQ of at least 160, is one of the brightest children they have ever come across.Oscars father Joe, 29, an IT specialist, said, “He is always asking questions. Every parent likes to think their child is special but we knew there was something v

9、ery unusual about Oscar. Im fully expecting the day to come when he turns around and tells me Im an idiot(白痴).”Mother Hannah, 26, told TheDailyMail, “He surprises everyone. We knew at 12 weeks he was quite bright. He was unusually quick in mind. The other day he said to me, Mummy, sausages are like

10、a party in my mouth. His vocabulary is surprising. Hes able to make complex sentences.”Dr Peter Congdon, who tested Oscar, said he was a “child of very superior intelligence (超常智力)”. He showed outstanding ability. “Oscar shows great gift. Changing that gift to success is the challenge for his parent

11、s and we are pleased that they have chosen to join the Mensa network for support,” he said. Exactly speaking, Oscar was accepted at the age of two years, five months and 11 days.The youngest British girl to join Mensa is Elise Tan Roberts, from Edmonton, North London, at the age of two years, four m

12、onths and 14 days, with an IQ of 156.()4.Why was Oscar Wrigley accepted into Mensa?A.Because he is cleverer than Albert Einstein.B.Because he has very superior intelligence.C.Because he is the brightest child in Britain.D.Because his father is an IT specialist of Mensa. ()5.We can infer Mensa is pro

13、bably the name of . A.the cleverest boy in the worldB.the brightest adult in BritainC.a club for people with superior intelligenceD.a family with superior intelligence ()6.According to the passage, its not easy for his parents to . A.change his gift to success B.answer his questionsC.test his gift D

14、.know him well()7.The main purpose of the passage is . A.to tell us a family with the cleverest childB.to give us some ways to have the same IQ as Albert EinsteinC.to explain how Oscar becomes a clever childD.to tell us a boy with the same IQ as Albert Einstein and Stephen HawkingCIf you have ever b

15、een disappointed because you dont have a good gardener, the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plants.The Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted (盆栽的) plant that it carries on top of its head. Using light and heat sensors (传感器), th

16、e robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out of the daylight. If the houseplant needs more sun, the Hexa Plant will walk into the sunlight; and if the houseplant is getting too hot, the Hexa Plant will go back into the area that blocks direct light. The Hexa Plant will even do a little danc

17、e when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner.The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014. “Plants only receive an action without responding,” Sun Tianqi wrote in a blog post.

18、 “Whether they are being cut, bitten, burned or pulled from the earth, or when they havent received enough sunshine, water, or are too hot or cold, they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them.”According to Sun Tianqi, for billions of years, plants have never experienced movement of a

19、ny kind, not even the simplest movement. In their whole lives, they stick to where they were born. Sun Tianqi continued, “Do they want to break their own settings or have a tendency (趋向) towards this? I do not know the answer, but I would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technolo

20、gy with plants. With the help of the robot, plants can experience the move.”The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale, though Vincross does sell a Hexa Plant robot model. It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants.()8.What can we lear

21、n about the Hexa Plant?A.It helps people do some gardening.B.It waters the plants through dancing.C.It helps indoor plants get proper sunlight.D.It carries the potted plant with its hands.()9.What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A.The way plants spend their whole lives.B.The common w

22、ay people deal with plants.C.The difference between plants and humans.D.The cause of making the indoor plants helper.()10.What does Sun Tianqi try to do using this technology?A.To develop gardening skills.B.To draw peoples attention to plants.C.To make plants experience the move.D.To study the livin

23、g conditions of plants.()11.What can be the best title for the text?A.A new market for robotsB.An indoor plants helperC.An important development in gardeningD.The tendency of gardening in the futureDHave you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching? Scientists have been able to rec

24、ord the “private” moments of wildlife with leading-edge technology. Low-cost, dependable and small modern cameras are ofbig help.Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have taken videos of everything from small desert cats to larger snow-loving felines(猫科动物) in the northern Rocky Mountains. These ca

25、meras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife.Some videos help scientists see the effects of climate change. For example, the desert animal javelina and the tree-loving coatimundi have been caught on cameras north of their normal home. This could mean global warming is enlarging the

26、ir living area northward.Researchers use cameras along with global positioning systems, or GPS. They attach GPS devices(设备) to mule deer and antelope in and around Yellowstone National Park. Then they can record their movements, or migrations(迁移). These cameras can be left in very rural(荒野的) areas f

27、or days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.Rural videos can show details about animal behaviour, such as the calls made by migrating mule deer. Also some cameras record animal life and show everything from bison in Saskatche

28、wan, Canada, to the underwater weed forest off Californias Channel Islands.However, rural cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tool

29、s to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way. Even with such problems, rural cameras are clearly an important scientific tool in researching wild animals.()12.Which of the following helps scientists know about climate change?A.How active animals

30、 are.B.What animals eat.C.Where animals go.D.When animals move.()13.Where are the cameras fixed?A.Under water.B.In the field.C.On GPS devices.D.On wild animals.()14.What may be the disadvantage of the rural cameras?A.They affect animals search for food.B.They make wild animals puzzled.C.They make an

31、imals attack one another frequently.D.They might bring danger to animals.()15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cameras record animals in the wildB.Every coin has two sidesC.Animals no longer have secretsD.An invention makes animals mad第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选

32、出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。On Forgiveness (论宽恕)To forgive is a virtue(美德), but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical a

33、nd mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.16 Try the following steps:Calm yourself. 17 You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love

34、.Dont wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way. 18 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control awa

35、y from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about you hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.19 If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawarenes

36、s, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself. 20 But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.A. Why should you forgive?B. How should you start to forgive?C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.

37、D. Try to see things from you offenders angle.E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小

38、题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Angela used to fly. Using her 21 for wings, Angela would run faster than anyone. Now, she thought, “I am 22 than everyone.” She was the last to get off the school bus, with the 23 of walking sticks. “You must be Angela!” A girl came to her. “Im

39、 Laurie, your instructor. Are you ready to learn to ski?”“No,” Angela answered, but still 24 Laurie into the changing room. “I can understand how you feel.” Before Angela said anything, Laurie25 her trousers and showed her left 26 leg. Angelas mouth dropped open. “Three-track skiing(三板滑雪) was design

40、ed for people like us. If I can learn to ski, 27 can you,” Laurie said. They put on the regular ski, and used outriggers(支架) to 28. Laurie and Angela made their way to the 29 track. Angela spent the morning climbing and falling, sliding and falling, and turning and 30. She felt disappointed and 31.

41、“OK, 32 one try before lunch,” Laurie said after they climbed 33 the hill once again. 34 Angela managed to follow Laurie down the small hill without falling. When she stopped beside Laurie at the bottom, she punched her fist in the air and said, “Yes!” After lunch, they moved to a 35 place. Looking

42、down from the top, Angela felt 36. “I cant go down that!” she cried. “Follow me!” Laurie 37. “You are doing great! Try to be Flying Angel again.” “That was before I lost my leg 38 cancer,” Angela whispered. “Trust 39,” Laurie said. Angela took a deep breath, then leaned forward, sped up, took turns

43、and skied down the hill. Faster. Faster. It felt like 40. ()21.A.handsB.armsC.bodyD.feet()22.A.strongerB.weakerC.swifterD.slower()23.A.hold B. catch C. help D. drop()24.A. followed B. pushed C. pulled D. stepped()25.A.rolled upB.dressed upC.put onD.relied on()26.A.powerfulB.magicalC.universalD.artif

44、icial()27.A.eitherB.neitherC.soD.also()28.A.exploreB.solveC.replaceD.balance()29.A.advancedB.beginnerC.longestD.fast()30.A.fallingB.goingC.skiingD.moving()31.A.sensitiveB.hopelessC.energeticD.confident()32.A. last B. before C. first D. after()33.A.down B. up C. on D. off()34.A.LuckilyB.BrieflyC.Logi

45、callyD.Peacefully()35.A.softer B. lower C. higher D. harder ()36.A.frightenedB.frighteningC.excitedD.exciting()37.A.shoutedB.screamedC.whisperedD.encouraged()38.A.resulting inB.according toC.because ofD.so that()39.A.myselfB.IC.yourselfD.you()40.A.runningB.skiingC.walkingD.flying第II卷 (非选择题)注意：将答案写在答

46、题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：语法知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节：（共10小题；每题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Famous scientist as he is, Yuan Longping considers himself 41 farmer. He grows 42 is called super hybrid rice. As a young man, Yuan Longping saw the great need for increasing the rice output. At that time, hung

47、er was a disturbing problem in many parts of the countryside. He wanted to increase rice harvest without 43 (expand) the area of the fields. In 1973, a special strain of rice made 44 possible to produce 20% more ofthe crop in the same fields. Thanks 45 his research, the UN has more tools in the battleto rid the world of 46 (hun