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1、江苏省盐城市伍佑中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷第I卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man want to do?A. Open the window. B. Go outside. C. Get a larger room2. What does the man suggest doing?A. Askin

2、g the guide. B. Checking the catalog. C. Asking other visitors. 3. What is the mans problem?A. The number of tigers is falling. B. The tigers need to be set free to nature. C. The tigers wont stay in the cages. 4. What relation is the man to the woman?A. Her colleague. B. Her family doctor. C. Her h

3、usband. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a bank. B. At the customs. C. At a visa office. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What do we know about the woman?A.

4、 She knows nothing about Hawaii. B. She likes rainy weather. C. She likes colorful weather. 7. What can we learn about Alaskas summer?A. Its very hot. B. Its extremely cold. C. Its pretty warm. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does the woman suggest going at first?A. McDonalds. B. Pizza Hut. C. KFC. 9. What

5、do we know about the woman?A. She feels like the special pizza. B. She doesnt care for ham.C. She would like a large pizza.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What happened to the man?A. He had an accident. B. He was almost hit. C. He fell and got hurt. 11. What did the driver do?A. He moved his car. B. He said so

6、rry. C. He drove off. 12. What do we know about the man?A. He was a bad driver himself. B. He was reading in the street. C. He went to the police station. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. News they care about. B. Result of an election. C. Ads of new products. 14. Wh

7、at is the front page mainly about?A. The presidential election. B. Big business news. C. Chinese news. 15. What report has the daily business news printed about?A. An article on drugs. B. A new market in Japan. C. A special economic Zone. 16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will

8、 set up a branch in Japan. B. The mans company has a branch in Paris. C. The man wrote several letters about drugs. 听第10段材料同公第17至20题。17. How many people came to visit Thailand last year?A. 600, 000. B. 6, 000, 000. C. 9, 000, 000. 18. What do we learn about Phuket?A. Its an island. B. Its a small vi

9、llage. C. Its a large city. 19. What can we learn about the weather in Thailand?A. Its always cool. B. Its on the whole very hot. C. Its cold in winter. 20 When is the best time to visit Thailand?A. From July to Sept. B. From Mar. to May. C. From Nov. to Feb. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分3

10、7. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation &Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus, subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban tra

11、nsportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must buy a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Tr

12、ansportation for people with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about the

13、se services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Manners on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note: Be poli

14、te and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as yo

15、u walk by.Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.1. What is the advan

16、tage of using transit passes over buying tickets?A. Safer trips.B. Lower costs.C. More use of transport.D. Longer service hours.2. Which of the following statements is true about the transportation system for the disabled in Canada?A. Some cities limit their mobility on city buses.B. It provides fre

17、e rides for them in towns and cities.C. All cities dont run special transport services for them.D. For safety, it offers fewer transportation options for them.3. Which is considered proper while you are on public transportation?A. If possible, keep a certain distance from others.B. If possible, plac

18、e your backpacks on a vacant seat.C. If necessary, raise your voice to make yourself heard.D. If necessary, you can pull others to make room for yourself.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了加拿大公共交通系统，残疾人的交通工具以及乘坐公共交通工具时的注意点。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段“They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if y

19、ou plan to use public transportation often.（如果你计划经常使用公共交通工具，它们通常比买多张票便宜）”可知，使用公交卡比买车票好的地方是它可以降低成本。故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses.（在许多城市和城镇，也有专门为流动性有限的人提供的

20、交通服务，如特殊装备的公共汽车。）”可知，关于加拿大残疾人的交通系统我们可知并不是所有的城市都有专门的交通服务。故选C。【3题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.（避免推或触碰他人，为自己腾出更多空间。

21、有时公共交通可能会变得非常拥挤，但重要的是保持冷静，给他人适当的个人空间。）”可知，在公共交通工具上如果可能的话，与他人保持一定的距离。故选A。BThe morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldnt wait to set her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language develop

22、ment. As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. Shed been born around the same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims(牺牲品). Then this happened. My childs language delay(语言发育迟缓)was ide

23、ntified, but doctors struggled to properly help her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued. I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with my little girl as when I left. Walking slowly toward the schools playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me. “You should have seen her

24、today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didnt interrupt. “See that climber.” He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, shes tried and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And

25、today she did it!”He expressed his joy just as hed witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! “She cheered and celebrated! I wish Id recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain. As she ran toward me. I recognized something I hadnt before. I saw her perseverance(毅力). I s

26、aw her strength. I saw a Hero. Everyday greatness celebrates ordinary people who do unusual things in big and small ways, showing courage, kindness, love and selflessness. We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story.4. Why couldnt the author wait to rush her

27、 daughter to school?A. She was tired out when dealing with her daughter.B. She had a fight with her daughter last night.C. She was busy with her work as a doctor.D. She had to sell their house due to Great Recession.5. What can we know about the author from paragraph 2?A. She was hopeless.B. She pre

28、tended to be happy.C. She looked frightend.D. She felt comfortable.6. Why did the little girls preschool teacher feel excited?A. She succeeded in standing on Mount Everest.B. She began to communicate with others normally.C. She got the first place in the school sports meet.D. She managed to climb up

29、 the wooden equipment.7. From which is the text most probably taken?A. The radio.B. The Internet.C. A newspaper.D. A magazine.【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了因为语言发育迟缓女儿的努力，一个生活绝望的母亲重新燃起了希望的故事。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“The morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter,

30、 I couldnt wait to set her to school.（为了照顾我三岁的女儿，我花了一晚上的时间。第二天早上，我迫不及待地想送她去上学。）”可知，在处理她女儿的事务时，她累坏了，所以作者迫不及待送她的女儿去学校。故选A。【5题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段“As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate.（当我陪着她上车时，我感到绝望）”可知，作者很绝望。故选A。【6题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that look

31、ed like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, shes tried and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And today she did it!”（他指了指一个木制的操场设备，看起来像一面石墙。我点了点头。“嗯，自从她开始上学以来，她每天都在努力，但总是失败。”他吸了一口气。“今天她做到了!”）”可知，小女孩的学前班老师感到兴奋是因为她设法爬上了木制设备。故选D。【7题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段“We encoura

32、ge you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story.（我们鼓励您点击这些简短的帐户，并邀请您分享自己的故事）”可推断，这篇文章来自网络。故选B。CThere are lots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents, and films on almost any topic you can imagine. And at , you can access lectures by ar

33、tists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought together individuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It was intended to be a one-time event focusing on technology and design. The event ended up losing money, and it was six ye

34、ars before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event. There are now two held every year, with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money. Other specialized spin-off conferences address narrower issues.The TED website came from

35、a desire to share the conferences with the world, to “offer free knowledge from the worlds most inspired thinkers,” as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given at the TED conferences around the world. The talks are transcribe

36、d into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to broadcast ideas that might change the world.TED, of course, isnt

37、 immune to criticism. Its been called elitist(精英) for its high ticket prices (more than 6,000 dollars total). Its been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial speaker was upset about being criticized by the conferences host afterward.The complaints, ho

38、wever, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TEDs website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it out.8. What is the main topic of the art

39、icle?A. The case against TED.B. Whats on TED today.C. Pros and cons of .D. What is TED.9. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A The TED conference came after the success of .B. Two TED conferences are now held every year.C. TED talks are available in many languages.D. The Sapling Foundatio

40、n owns .10. From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that _.A. it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedB. the host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersC. TED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy or powerfulD. the

41、 negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputation11. This author probably believes that_.A. TED is elitistB. TED is beneficialC. TED isnt importantD. TED is the best website【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了TED以及它的历史发展。【8题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段And at , you can access lectures by artists,

42、scholars, designers, technicians and others.（在，你可以访问艺术家、学者、设计师、技术人员和其他人的演讲。）以及以下几个段落的内容，可知这篇文章的主题是“TED是什么”，故选D。【9题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to “offer free knowledge from the worlds most inspired thinkers,” as the website puts it.（TED网站源

43、于一种与世界分享会议的愿望，用网站的话说，就是“向世界上最有灵感的思想家们提供免费的知识”。）由此可知，“TED大会是在网站成功之后召开的”这种表述错误，故选A。【10题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段TED, of course, isnt immune to criticism. Its been called elitist(精英) for its high ticket prices.（当然，TED也免不了受到批评。它因其高昂的票价被称为精英主义）和倒数第一段的And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given aw

44、ay for free on TEDs website.(而当这么多东西在泰德的网站上免费赠送时，精英主义的指责就显得空洞了。)由此推断出，TED因给予富人或有权势的人特殊待遇而受到批评，故选C。【11题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it out.（不管它的缺点是什么，TED都是那些寻找它的人鼓舞人心的信息来源。）由此推断出，这位作者可能认为TED是有益的，故选B。DOne of the most firmly estab

45、lished idea of manliness is that a real man doesnt cry. Although he might shed a tear at a funeral, he is expected to quickly regain control. Sobbing openly is for girls. One study found that women cry significantly more than men dofive times as often, on average, and almost twice as long per period

46、.Historically, however, men routinely wept, and no one saw it as shameful. For example, in the Middle Ages, knights cried purely because they missed their girlfriends. In The Knight of the Cart, no less a hero than Lancelot weeps at a brief separation from Guinevere. Theres no mention of the men in

47、these stories trying to restrain or hide their tears. They cry in a crowded hall with their heads held high. Nor do their companions make fun of this public crying; its universally regarded as an admirable expression of feeling.So where did all the male tears go? The most obvious possibility is that this shift is the result of changes as we moved from an agricultural society to one that was urban and industrial. In the Middle Ages, most people spent the