高二年级下学期期中考试
英语试题
试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。
第 I 卷 选择题部分
一、完形填空（一）（ 共 20 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The
1___ is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 2 because people are
throwing out more things than ever before.
How did we 3 a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 4 an object
than to spend time and money to repair it. 5 modern manufacturing and technology,
companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and 6
.
Another cause is our 7 for disposable(一次性的) products. As 8 people, we are
always looking for 9 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 10 thousands
of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and tissues, to name a few.
Our appetite（胃口）for new products also 11 to the problem. We are 12 buying
new things. Advertisements persuade us that 13 is better and that we will be happier with the
latest products. The result is that we 14 useful possessions to make room for new ones.
All around the world, we can see the 15 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of
rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 16 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 17 ,
more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 18 , this is not enough to solve
our problem.
Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 19 throwing them
away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about 20 . Repairing our possessions and changing
our spending habits may be the best ways to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our
environment.1. A. key B. problem C. project D. reason
2. A. debt B. gifts C. products D. rubbish
3. A. become B. change C. face D. observe
4. A. control B. hide C. replace D. withdraw
5. A. As to B. Except C. Regardless of D. Thanks to
6. A. cheap B. funny C. powerful D. safe
7. A. division B. lack C. love D. prevention
8. A. brave B. busy C. kind D. sensitive
9. A. friends B. jobs C. places D. ways
10. A. donate B. preserve C. produce D. receive
11. A. adapt B. contributes C. responds D. returns
12. A. ashamed for B. addicted to C. tired of D. worried about
13. A. higher B. larger C. newer D. stronger
14. A. hold onto B. pay for C. pick up D. throw away
15. A. advantages B. consequences C. functions D. purposes
16. A. decrease B. measure C. record D. show
17. A. brands B. consumers C. environment D. technology
18. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Otherwise D. Therefore
19. A. in favor of B. instead of C. or rather D. other than
20. A. advertising B. collecting C. repairing D. spending
二、阅读理解（共两小节，20 小题； 每小题 2 分， 满分 40 分）
第一节：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。
A
The most famous war movies reflect the American public's continuous fascination with
World War II and the Vietnam War. Many movies of this kind have been well-received when they
were first shown, but few of them have enjoyed lasting fame and popularity. The films on the list
of the five most famous war movies still remain fresh and are popular among many people.
The Longest Day An all-star cast recreates D-Day and the Normandy attack, the greatest landing and aerial(空中的)
invasion in history. This is probably the most famous war movie because of the large number of big
stars who have roles in the film.
Apocalypse Now
This is a famous war movie because of its description of the Vietnam War and excellent
performance from Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall. The film, full of memorable
scenes and quotes, is widely viewed as a masterpiece of movie making.
The Dirty Dozen
Lee Marvin, playing an officer who thinks and acts independently, is appointed to train twelve
prisoners, most of whom have been sentenced to death, to go on a suicide mission to kill several Nazi
generals. If any of the men makes it back, they may get a pardon. This is one of the most popular war
movies ever made.
Platoon
This famous war movie is the fictional account of a platoon(排) in Vietnam that is divided into two
competing groups. The plot is partly based on the director Oliver Stone's real life experience.
Midway
This is probably the most famous war movie ever made about navy. It's based on the battle
between Japanese and American aircraft carrier groups near Hawaii in World War II that resulted in a
decisive American victory.
21. What are the most important themes of the movies mentioned above?
A. D-Day landing and the Normandy attack. B. Competitions in the Vietnam War.
C. Fights between Nazi generals and soldiers. D. World War II and the Vietnam War.
22. The text is meant to ________.
A. describe five most famous movie posters B. choose the best war movie among the five
C. introduce five masterpieces of American films D. celebrate the success of the five American
films
23. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in The Dirty Dozen?
A. The prisoners will be punished if they fail. B. The prisoners might be willing to have a try.
C. The prisoners might be scared and run away. D. The prisoners have to take Nazi generals back.
B
Pamela Simpson is 53,“not sporty” and has suffered from asthma( 哮 喘 )all her life. Two
years ago her son Jay-Teale, now 10, took up BMX(自行车越野赛).“I enjoyed watching him and
thought I'd like to try it,” Simpson recalls. "But I didn't want to embarrass myself. I hadn't ridden
for over 40 years.”
Then she noticed a session for women and girls at Burgess Park BMX Track in Peckham,
south-east London, where Jay-Teale trained. This season Simpson raced at the London BMX
series and finished third in her category.
“It was the most worrying experience of my life. But it was also exhilarating,” she says
cheerfully. “My son is proud of me. We now share a real love for the sport. It has brought us
closer together.”
Since becoming part of the Olympic Games in 2008, the popularity of BMX has risen. A
program introduced in London in 2011 by the sports development charity Access Sport has seen
tracks built in several London regions, backed up with investment in coaching, and the program is
being rolled out to Bristol.
Mavolwane Wright's children Skye,11 and Xander,10 are sponsored riders who have
represented Great Britain in every world championship since 2014. Mavolwane Wright says she
was motivated to start BMX herself out of an interest aroused by watching so much of it. “It's an
eye-opener to share your children's interests,"she explains. "You comprehend what they go
through in a much more direct way. It adds another dimension to your relationship."
It is also a high-impact sport and the risks are fairly obvious. "I totally get the fear," says
Emma Budgens, 51, a BMX exercise coach and cycling instructor. "It's the fear of doing
something new, of getting hurt. But I say, 'Come and give it a try.' The chance of having an
accident is slim, and you can spend time on the flat to improve your confidence.”
24. What can we learn about Pamela Simpson from the first two paragraphs?
A. She tended to be inactive.
B. She performed poorly in the race.
C. She used to feel awkward in public.
D. She trained at Burgess Park BMX Track. 25. What does the underlined word"exhilarating"in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Annoying. B. Inspiring.
C. Thrilling. D. Challenging.
26. What benefit did Simpson and Wright get from BMX?
A. More life skills. B. Stronger will.
C. More confidence in themselves. D. Better parent-child relationships.
27. What does Emma Budgens think of BMX?
A. Risky but actually secure.
B. Demanding but open to all.
C. Competitive but instructive.
D. Pleasant but time-consuming.
C
Diseases, coronavirus for example, spread in many ways. An infected person can cough or
sneeze on someone nearby, or they can spread germs through a handshake. But sometimes we
pick up germs indirectly. A sick person might leave behind bacteria or viruses when they touch a
door handle. But what if those handles could clean themselves?
Two teenagers from Hong Kong asked themselves the same question. Now they’ve
developed a door handle that can kill germs on contact.
The idea is simple. Every time the door is opened, the movement creates power that starts a
germ-killing reaction on the handle. In lab tests, their system killed about 99.8 percent of the
germs that they spread onto lab dishes covered with their material.
Research by others has shown that door handles in public areas are often home to lots of
bacteria and viruses, notes 17-year-old Sum Ming(“Simon”）Wong. He and schoolmate Kin Pong
( Michael ) Li, 18, wanted to design a covering for door handles that would kill germs.
After doing some research, they learned that a mineral called titanium dioxide(二氧化钛）is
known to kill bacteria. It’s already used in many products, from paints to desserts. To make their
covering, the teenagers made the mineral into a very fine powder.
Titanium dioxide kills bacteria best when lit by ultraviolet(紫外线的）light, says Simon. UV
light is found in sunlight. But UV light does not naturally shine on indoor handles or any used at
night, so the teenagers light their door handle from within.To make sure the light reaches the coated surface, the teenagers made their door handle out
of clear glass, Each end fits into a bracket ( 托 架 ).Inside one of the brackets is a strong
light-emitting diode(LED). From it comes UV light.
And here’s the interesting part: The power that makes the UV light shine comes from
opening and closing the door. The power from the door is then carried by wire to the LED inside
the door handle.
The door handle system, Michael and Simon say, might cost no more than about $13 (about
81 yuan) to build.
28. The ways diseases spread are mentioned at the beginning of the text to _______.
A. demonstrate how most diseases are spread indirectly
B. remind readers of the importance of cleaning their hands
C. explain how to kill bacteria or viruses effectively
D. help to describe a new invention that prevents diseases from spreading
29. Michael and Simon’s door handle ________.
A. is too expensive for ordinary families
B. is powered by the movement of its users
C. works better at night than in the daytime
D. is made of a metal that can take in UV light
30. The LED is placed inside the brackets to _________ .
A. supply enough power to the handle system
B. produce titanium dioxide to kill bacteria
C. provide UV light to help titanium dioxide work better
D. direct the UV light in sunlight to the coated surface
31. What is the author's attitude toward Michael and Simon s door handle system?
A. Cautious B. Critical C. Enthusiastic D. Disappointed
D
Differences in time zones complicate international phone calls. But even more important are
different concepts of time and approaches to time in different cultures.
People from the USA as well as other North Americans believe “Time is money”. This value
of time is rooted in their ancestors. Early in the 17th century, their ancestors arrived on the Atlantic coast, a new, undeveloped land. To survive in the tough environment, they had to struggle day and
night. Time meant so much to them that they had not even one second to waste. After decades of
struggle, they developed the value of efficient use of time and passed it down. Thus far, the
Americans are still eager to finish things quickly and are impatient with too reflective(深思熟虑)
people.
In some countries, the American work style of speeding everything up will have no
significance. In the Arab East, the more important you are, the faster service you get. Close
relatives take absolute priority(优先权)；non-relatives are kept waiting. In the Middle East, a
deadline, which is often established to show the degree of urgency or importance of work, will do
nothing but stop the Middle Easterners from working, because they consider it rude and overly
demanding.
Another aspect reflecting different concepts of time is the classification of monochronic-time
and polychronic-time by Edward T Hall. People from monochronic cultures, such as the Germans,
the Austrians, the Swiss and the Americans, do only one important thing at a time. In polychronic
cultures, people such as Arabs, Asians and Latin Americans take an entirely opposite approach.
They do several things at once. Time commitments, e.g. deadlines, schedules, are taken rather
casually and changed often and easily Miscommunication will arise when people from the two
cultures contact( 接 触 ). Charlies Hawkins, a U.S. teacher, told me that many a time his
appointments with Indians were interrupted constantly, not only by private phone calls, but also by
long conversations with other people and even the neighbor’s children, which displeased and even
annoyed him.
32. Why did the ancestors of the North Americans believe “Time is money”?
A. They formed the habit of finishing work ahead of time.
B. They got the idea from their past generations.
C. They didn’t like to deal with reflective people.
D. They had to work efficiently to survive.
33. What can be concluded from Paragraph 3?
A. Deadlines will make American people angry.
B. In the Arab East, you’d better speed everything up.
C. Middle Easterners can’t deal with demanding work.D. People from the Arab East attach importance to relationship.
34. What can we learn about people from monochronic cultures?
A. They tend to interrupt others constantly.
B. They can’t tolerate lateness or interruptions.
C. They are more likely to change their schedules.
D. They like to schedule several activities at the same time.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. The importance of the diversity of culture
B. The relationship between efficiency and culture
C. Different time values in different cultures
D. Monochronic culture and polychronic culture
第二节（共 5 小题，满分 10 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。
Five biggest career mistakes young workers make
When you begin to dive into the working world, there are a few common mistakes you
should try to avoid.
__36.
Whether it is asking for a raise or just voicing an opinion, it is important to stand up for
yourself in the office. As long as you do it in a respectful and professional way, your colleagues
will be impressed by your confidence.
Goofing off（混日子）
You may think no one is looking at what you are doing all day, but the fact is your computer
screen can be seen by all who pass by. __37 .
Even though your boss may seem relaxed, he is not going to appreciate an employee who
seems to care more about his friend’s status updates than his actual work.
Dressing inappropriately
One thing that can either help or hurt you is how you present yourself. If you dress too
casually, you could be sending the wrong message to your coworkers. Just because you have it
doesn’t mean the office is the place to wear it. __38. __ Being late for work
You could be the hardest worker in the office or do extra work at home, but if you are
consistently late for work, you give off the impression that you are lazy. __39. Your
professional reputation is a vital part of getting ahead in your industry and being late for work
might be unimportant, but could result in all your hard work being gradually ignored.
Acting too confidently
It is a common problem with young professionals. It is sometimes hard for recent college
graduates to change from top-of-the-food-chain seniors to professional “freshmen.” ___40. In
addition, you must know your place in the company.
A. If you want to be taken seriously, dress seriously.
B. Talking unprofessionally.
C. So it is important to limit the amount of time you spend on non-work-related sites.
D. Being afraid to speak up.
E. Sometimes, it can be difficult to be taken seriously as a young professional.
F. Now that you are out of the college, you must remember to be modest.
G. People notice who stays late and who comes in early and will form an opinion about you.
三、完形填空（二）（共 20 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
My grandparents lived in a town in Michigan. Every summer I stayed with them as a young
child. I came from the 41 but loved the small place where they lived. People there knew
everyone else, their kids, their pets and their ancestors. The bond with them continued to grow
42 I grew older.
My grandma was 43 at making something exciting by hand. She would make little
sandwiches and we'd have tea parties. She would 44 flowers and carefully tend them. She
would 45 sweaters for her grandchildren as well as making beautiful 46 for each
one. I remember the small thimble （顶针）she would use while doing her needlework. 47 her
thimble on her finger, she'd remark, "I wouldn't want to sew without one."
A few years ago my grandma 48 at the age of 91. After attending her funeral, I realized how 49 our lives had changed. I missed her very much. When my birthday came,
I was feeling 50 because there was no card from my grandma. But what happened later
made me feel that she was 51 that special day with me. While I was arranging some
52 pillows that my grandma had made, I 53 felt something inside one pillow. It was
small and 54 . I moved the object to a seam （接缝）and I carefully opened it. To my
delight, out 55 a tiny silver thimble!
How 56 it was to find something that had been a part of her. Not realizing it had
fallen off her finger, my grandma 57 it in that little pillow for me. I carefully laid the
thimble along with the other things I had 58 over the years, which reminded me of the
pleasant 59 of her.
I heated the tea kettle and made some tea, using my best china, as my grandma always did,
and enjoyed my tea and my grandma's 60 . What a wonderful birthday that was!
41. A. building B. cottage C. city D. town
42. A. as B. though C. that D. if
43. A. mad B. angry C. good D. poor
44. A. watch B. plant C. pick D. cut
45. A. mend B. buy C. wash D. make
46. A. books B. houses C. quilts D. bikes
47. A. Buying B. Placing C. Collecting D. Removing
48. A. called on B. fell ill C. dropped in D. passed away
49. A. quickly B. shamefully C. slightly D. slowly
50. A. upset B. worried C. thrilled D. surprised
51. A. sharing B. thinking C. planning D. wasting
52. A. tiresome B. ugly C. colorful D. broken
53. A. eagerly B. carelessly C. suddenly D. gladly
54. A. neat B. difficult C. hard D. soft
55. A. went B. came C. took D. made
56. A. ashamed B. proud C. wise D. exciting
57. A. mixed B. sewed C. hid D. stored
58. A. learned B. designed C. collected D. saved59. A. memory B. book C. letter D. clothes
60. A. kettle B. tea C. thimble D. coffee
第 II 卷 非选择题部分
四、语法填空 （ 共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个单
词）。
Senior citizens are the first to come to mind when we think of hearing loss, but in a recent
report, hearing professionals worry teenagers will soon outnumber aging adults ___61___it comes
to living with hearing loss.
The rise in the popularity of personal audio devices from iPods to smart phones has had
dangerous effect on the ears of those who use them most—teenagers! A study ___62___ (conduct)
by the World Health Organization finds that nearly 50% of teens ____63_____(fall) into the habit
of exposing themselves to unsafe levels of sounds so far.
A sound is considered unsafe when it goes beyond 85 decibels (分贝). At that level, it takes
just 8 hours of listening over your lifetime to cause damage. The louder the sound is, the
___64____(little) time it takes to cause damage. Because hearing loss is ___65_____(typical)
considered a health problem for the elderly, it is difficult to convince already stubborn teenagers
that they really are doing damage ___66____ their ears.
Young adults ___67____ have been exposed to noise over a period of time may have some
hearing loss symptoms. Their ____68____( able) to learn is compromised, and they may have
difficulty developing social skills.
In an effort to help teens better protect their hearing, we suggest ___69_____(set) volume
limits on personal audio devices. ___70___ is also good to limit the amount of time exposed to
noise and to take listening breaks to give the ears a rest.
五、短文改错（共 10 处错误； 每处 1 分， 满分 10 分）
答题说明：本题答题卡上列有十个错误的位置，题号分别标注了 71—80，请同学们把答案
“对号入座”。（如果不能打印答题卡，请在答题纸上标清楚题号，说明清楚改法，拍照上
传到相应位置）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10 处,多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。
After school today, I took a walk in the park, depressing and down. I have made
considerable efforts win the talent contest, but I only finished fourth. Just when I was crying, a
boy in glasses walked by. He noticed me and came over. He played me a piece of Beethoven’s
symphony with his mobile phone. Beside, he said Beethoven wrote it as his hearing grew worse.
Hearing his word, I was no longer in tears. I came to realize that if we put all our efforts into that
we loved, we could create great things no matter what obstacles were in the front of us. I was true
thankful for their encouragement.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达（ 满分 25 分）
答题说明：本题在答题卡上题号为 81，请答题完毕后，拍照提交到相应位置。
（如果不能打印答题卡，请自行画出横线格，或者使用带有横格线的纸张答题）
假定你是校学生会主席李华，上周你校组织一个文化交流团到英国某高中进行文化交流，
现已回国。请你代表你校交流团给英国活动负责人 David 写一封信，内容包括：
1. 感谢对方的招待；
2. 此行的体验和收获；
3. 邀请对方暑假来中国体验中国文化。
注意：1.字数 100 左右，开头结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
We have been back home safely from England.
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Yours,
Li Hua 英语期中考试答案
一、完形填空
BDACD ACBDC BBCDB ACABD
二、阅读理解
DCB ACDA DBCC DDBC
DCAGF
三、完形填空
CACBD CBDAA ACCCB DBCAC
四、语法填空：
61. when 62. conducted 63.have fallen 64. less 65. typically
66. to 67. who/that 68. ability 69. setting 70. It
五、短文改错：
After school today, I took a walk in the park, depressing and down. I have made considerable
efforts ︿win the talent contest, but I only finished fourth. Just when I was crying, a boy in glasses
walked by. He noticed me and came over. He played me a piece of Beethoven’s symphony with
his mobile phone. Beside, he said Beethoven wrote it as his hearing grew worse. Hearing his word,
I was no longer in tears. I came to realize that if we put all our efforts into that we loved, we could
create great things no matter what obstacles were in the front of us. I was true thankful for their
encouragement.
71. depressing---depressed 72. have---had 73. efforts 后面加 to 74. in-----with
75. Beside----Besides 76. word---words
77. that-----what 78. 去掉 the 79. true---truly 80. their---his
六、书面表达：
Dear David,
We have been back home safely from England. I’m writing to express our gratitude for your
reception.
We were impressed with your warm entertainment. Without your help, the journey couldn’t
have been so successful. We have benefited a lot from the visit. We got such a precious chance to
learn about the British culture and history. It also offered us a platform where we could display
traditional Chinese culture like paper-cutting and Chinese painting to more foreigners. It will arouse people’s greater interest in each other’s culture and promote cultural exchange. We are sure
to develop a closer friendship as more activities are held.
We would like to invite you to visit China this summer holiday, so you can experience the
Chinese culture in person and have a deeper understanding of it. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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