2021-2022学年内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟第一中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题含答案

  阿盟一中2021-2022学年度第一学期期末统一考试

高二英语试卷

注意事项：

1. 本试卷共6页，考试时间100分钟，卷面总分120分。

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3. 全部答案写在答题卡上，答在本试卷上无效。

4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Pass Your Love On

Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess approached me and asked, "Would you mind ___1___ your seat? A couple would like to sit together." The only ___2___ seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts (石膏绷带), a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. " ___3___ am I going to sit there,” I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help." Finally, I ___4___ to move to that seat.

The girl was named Kathy. She ___5___ in a car accident and now was on her way for ___6___ .

When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to ___7___ that Kathy would not be able to ___8___ herself. I considered ___9___ to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too ___10___ to offer a service to a ___11___ . But then I realized that Kathy's need was more ___12___ than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, and ___13___ she was uncomfortable to accept, she ___14___ as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five—hour trip, my heart had ___15___ , and the ___16___ was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself.

I was very glad I had reached ___17___ my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. Love ___18___ flows beyond human borders and removes the fears that keep us ___19___ . When we stretch to ___20___ another, we grow to live in a larger and more rewarding world.

1. A. losing B. changing C. taking D. giving

2. A. comfortable B. suitable C. available D. favorable

3. A. No problem B. No way C. No wonder D. No doubt

4. A. decided B. wanted C. regretted D. expected

5. A. was B. would be C. used to be D. had been

6. A. treatment B. travel C. pleasure D. business

7. A. know B. say C. realize D. recognize

8. A. eat B. feed C. choose D. support

9. A. offering B. needing C. stopping D. trying

10. A. impolite B. far C. meaningless D. deep

11. A. girl B. neighbor C. passenger D. stranger

12. A. unusual B. direct C. important D. shameful

13. A. when B. although C. since D. as

14. A. refused B. wondered C. cried D. did

15. A. warmed B. jumped C. broken D. cheered

16. A. life B. money C. time D. energy

17. A. below B. through C. across D. beyond

18. A. seldom B. never C. hardly D. sometimes

19. A. separate B. independent C. silent D. upset

20. A. praise B. help C. wait D. meet

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。

A

Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours

Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!

Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)

Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.

Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (7miles)

Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

21. Which tour do you need to book in advance?

A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.

C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.

D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.

22. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?

A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.

C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.

23. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?

A. City maps. B. Cameras.

C. Meals. D. Safety lights.

B

When we found him, he was a sorry sight. His clothes were torn, his hands bleeding. Before we reached him, we saw him fall. He lay a moment. Then he pulled himself to his feet, walked unsteadily a few yards through the woods and fell again. After we got him out, we went back to find the gun that he had thrown down. His tracks showed that for two days he had circled in the forest, within 200 yards of the road. His senses were so dulled by fear and tiredness that he did not hear the cars going by or see the lights at night. We found him just in time.

This man, like others before him, had simply been frightened when he knew he was lost. What had been a near disaster might have turned out as only a pleasant walk, if he had made a few preparations before he stepped from the highway or off a known path.

Whatever sense of direction that a man may have, it’s still largely a question of observation. A skilled woodsman always keeps an eye on his surroundings. He notes the shape of a mountain, the direction water flows through a swamp (沼泽), and the way a tree leans across a path. With these in mind, he is still likely to turn around many times, but he is seldom lost.

There are exceptions, of course, and once in a while a man does come across some strange problem that puts him into the “lost” situation. A rainstorm may catch him without a compass in his pocket. Darkness may find him in a rough area, where travel is dangerous without a light.

When this happens, the normal first reaction is the fear of being laughed at as a result of his poor knowledge in the woods. He may also be concerned about the inconvenience that he will cause his friends when he doesn’t show up. This false pride may lead him to keep on the move in a false effort to find his way against all difficulties.

The person who thinks ahead is seldom in great danger. He’ll be safe if he observes carefully, thinks ahead, and remains calm.

24. The writer suggested that if the man had not been found, ________ .

A. he would have been shot by a gun B. he would have become confused

C. he would have been attacked by wild animals D. he would have been in great danger

25 What is the most important when a person tries to find his way in the woods?

A. Intelligence. B. Observation.

C. Direction. D. Chance.

26. According to the text, if a person gets lost in the forest, at the very beginning, ________.

A. he will worry about being laughed at

B. he will push himself to find his way out

C. he will feel sorry that he didn’t prepare well enough

D. he will feel it is convenient to ask for help from his friends

27. The writer tells the story of the lost man as an example of people who ________.

A. go into the woods by themselves

B. keep their head when they are in trouble

C. are frightened when they think they are lost

D. don’t know how to signal for help properly

C

The Himalayan Mountains are home to the highest peak in Mount Everest. Now the first complete study of this remote region shows that its glaciers（冰川）lost billions of tons of ice from 2000 to 2016.

This is the first comprehensive look at what's happened to glaciers in the Himalaya over a 40-year time, said lead author Joshua Masurer.

“Our study shows a strong signal of glacier ice loss linked to rising temperatures from climate change,” Maurer says. As much as quarter of the regions ice has been lost, he said, “Temperatures in the region have risen one degree, and one degree was indeed enough to produce such a great loss of glacier ice.”

The signal showing Himalayan ice loss linked to rising temperatures would not be so clear if it weren't for the U.S satellites that photographed the region. Declassified（解密的）photos from those satellites were turned into 3-D models to show what the glaciers' elevations（海拔高度）and sizes were in the 1970s, Maurer said. Those were then compared to more recent complex NASA satellite photos that show changing elevations of the ice over time.

The ice and snow in the region are the source for Asia's great rivers. The study did not include the huge neighbouring ranges of high mountains but other studies suggest that similar melting is under way there as well.

This melting means flooding and the creation of many glacial lakes. In May 2012, one such flood killed over 60 people in villages near Pokhara, Nepal; it also destroyed houses. Some 800 million people depend in part on rivers from Himalayan glaciers for irrigation, making electricity, and drinking water. The more rapid melting appears to increase the river water during warm seasons, but scientists say that will decrease within decades as the glaciers lose mass.

28. Why did the glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains lose much ice?

A. The climate change increased the temperature.

B. Many people used the ice to make electricity.

C. Many trees and much grass were destroyed.

D. The flooding and many glacial lakes took much ice away.

29. How did the scientists get the conclusion?

A. By making an interview with local people.

B. By studying the finding of other scientists.

C. By comparing the data collected by U.S. satellites.

D. By collecting information from the papers.

30. What can we infer from Paragraph 5?

A. The melting of ice is nothing serious.

B. Many Asian regions face the problem of ice loss.

C. Only the glaciers in Himalayan Mountains lose ice.

D. Many great rivers run to the Himalayan Mountains.

31. What is the purpose of giving the example in the last paragraph?

A. To show the risky results of the ice loss.

B. To show the risk of living near mountains.

C. To ask people to take action to use glaciers.

D. To predict the future of the Himalayan Mountains.

D

It’s well-known that facial recognition is widely used in shopping, home security, and law enforcement and millions of us use it to open our smartphones. But privacy advocates are raising alarms about the growing use of facial recognition technology.

The American administration recently proposed a rule to use facial recognition to identify and photograph all people entering and leaving the United States, including American citizens. That idea was scrapped after big objections from lawmakers and activists, but the administration is moving ahead with more limited use of the technology in a number of airports and other ports of entry say it makes the public safer and so far, they’ve had very few complaints from travelers.

However, a growing number of, both in and out of the government, say any type of facial recognition is just like illegal surveillance (监视). They say it exchanges too much freedom for too little security. Many note that once the government has a database of Americans with their photographs, there’s no telling what it could be used for. Beyond the privacy concerns, security experts are also worried that a huge government database could be a major target for a data breach (数据泄露). Some say it could give hackers access to data from millions of Americans.

Mike Howell, a former consultant of the Department of Homeland Security, suggests a possible solution: simply erase the information after it used. “The big question for,” says Howell, “is how the government largely will protect the data. We want the data we collect to keep us safe from threats, not to, you know, make unsafe. “Finally, the administration may have the final say on the future of facial recognition, with more regulations being advised to keep it in check.”

32 What does the underlined word “scrapped” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Abandoned. B. Expressed.

C. Considered. D. Updated.

33. What attitude do the security experts have towards facial recognition ?

A. Uncaring. B. Concerned.

C. Flexible. D. Tolerant.

34. What does Howell advise American administration to do ?

A. Exchange much security for some freedom.

B. Protect the privacy related to facial recognition.

C. Introduce some laws to stop data breaches.

D. Stop using facial recognition in shopping.

35. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. Facial recognition is actually a double-edged sword.

B. The American administration is advised to use facial recognition.

C. It is urgent for the government to stop using facial recognition.

D. There are alarms about growing use of facial recognition.

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出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

In an ancient folktale, a giant rock blocks the entrance to a care filled with treasure. A door appears only for those who speak a secret phrase aloud: “Open, sesame (芝麻)!” ____36____

Passwords have changed ever since. Now they safeguard digital treasures, such as pictures, messages, and documents. But the reason why the phrases exist is still the same: to keep the wrong people out. ____37____ And when they can figure out a person’s password, they can access private information. This allows them to play practical jokes, such as posting that information online. ____38____

There are passwords to avoid if you want to be safe online. The most popularly used password is 123456. This is the first guess hackers will make. They will then try to use public information about a potential target. ____39____ Hackers type this information into computer programs that can guess the target’s passwords.

One of the best ways kids can keep their information secure is by thinking up strong passwords. So how can you invent a password that’s easy for you to remember but hard for someone else to guess? ____40____ For example, a lyric from your favorite song, or the title of a book or movie. It’s best if the phrase is relevant to your life because you’ll be less likely to forget it. Then take the first letter or first couple of letters from each word in that phrase, and begin switching those letters to symbols or numbers. Use both uppercase and lowercase (大写和小写) letters to make the password even trickier to crack (破解).

A. You can think of a fun phrase.

B. This is an early example of a password.

C. This may include a date of birth or a pet’s name.

D. You will benefit from making your passwords stronger.

E. No wonder your information was stolen a couple of times.

F. In the digital world, these “wrong people” are called hackers.

G. Even worse, the hackers might use the information to commit crimes.

第三部分语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China's Yang Qian Wins First Gold Medal of 2021 Olympics

The first gold medal of the 2021 Olympics was ___41___ (official)won Saturday in Japan. China's Qian Yang earned gold in the women's 10-meter air rifle (步枪)to take home the long-awaited first medal. The 21-year-old is ___42___ rising star in the sport.

Yang,  ___43___ was ranked sixth in the qualification, scored 251.8 points in the final,  ___44___ (beat)Russian Galashina's 251.1 points to set off Team China to a fine start at the postponed Tokyo games.

As the first champion of the 2020 Games, Yang ___45___ (award)her medal by International Olympic Committee(IOC)president Thomas Bach.

“It's unbelievable that I can be here. The ___46___ (compete)was really tight, but I'm so happy that I could win,” Yang said after ___47___ (win)the first gold medal of the Games and for China.

“I'm so happy that this golden medal is a gift ___48___ my country. I'm so ___49___ (pride).”

But she had to keep her composure (沉着)to do it.

“I didn't think too much during the match because I was very nervous and my heart was beating very fast, so l just tried to be ___50___ (I)and keep my emotions in control.” the shooter added.

第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

51. 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。每处错误仅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。

I have learned a lot about Shanghai and I had been dying to go there. When I’m in Shang-hai, and I’ll walk along the Bund (上海外滩), on which I can see many western-style buildings. At noon, we want to eat some delicious snack in Yu Garden. After lunch, I plan to visiting the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the seventh high tower in the world. Besides, I will also climb to the top of that tower to have a look on the whole city. Only in this way, can I have better understanding of that modernly city. Visiting Shanghai is my wish. I hope it will be realizing this year.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52. 假定你是李华，得知你们当地的党史馆招聘志愿者向外国朋友介绍中国共产党的百年发展及成就，你想申请成为一名志愿者。请给负责人写封邮件，内容包括：

1. 申请原因；

2. 你的优势及你能提供的帮助。

注意：

1 词数100词左右；

2. 可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。

校史馆：Party History Museum 中国共产党：Communist Party of China

Dear Sir/Madam,

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

【答案】1. B    2. C    3. B    4. A    5. D    6. A    7. C    8. B    9. A    10. A    11. D    12. C    13. B    14. D    15. A    16. C    17. D    18. D    19. A    20. B

【答案】21 A    22. D    23. D

【答案】24. D    25. B    26. A    27. C

【答案】28. A    29. C    30. B    31. A

【答案】32. A    33. B    34. B    35. D

【答案】36. B    37. F    38. G    39. C    40. A

【答案】41. officially   

42. a    43. who   

44. beating   

45. was awarded   

46. competition   

47. winning   

48. for##to   

49. proud    50. myself

51. 【答案】1.hadhave

2.删除and

3.we I

4. snacksnacks

5.visitingvisit

6.highhighest

7.onat

8.a∧better

9.modernlymodern

10.realizingrealized

52. 【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Li Hua. I am happy to learn that volunteer students are wanted by the Party History Museum. So I am writing to apply to be a volunteer. The reasons for my application are as follows.

First of all, I have been learning English for many years, and my fluent spoken English makes me have no difficulty communicating with foreigners. What's more, I have good management ability due to years of being a monitor. Most importantly, a sound knowledge of the history of the Communist Party of China will help me become a competent volunteer.

I would appreciate it if you could consider my application

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua