2022徐州高一下学期期末考试英语试题含解析

2021~2022学年度第二学期期末抽测

高一年级英语试题

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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. Whose drawings will be on display this weekend?

A. Adam’s.   B. Dana’s.   C. Edison’s.

2. What will the woman do this Friday morning?

A. Meet her father at the airport.

B. Work together with Remy.

C. Switch work with Jim.

3. What will the man probably do with the clothes?

A. Wash them.   B. Fold them.   C. Dry them.

4 What is wrong with the woman’s computer?

A. The sound.   B. The screen.   C. The mouse.

5. Where does the conversation take place?

A. At a drugstore.  B. At school.   C. In a hospital.

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 are the speakers probably talking about?

A. A play.    B. A TV show.   C. A concert.

7. Which will the woman perform first?

A. A sad song,   B. A cheerful song.  C. An exciting song.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the woman have to do before taking the class according to the man?

A. Pass another exam.

B. Study harder at physics.

C. Ask her parents for permission.

9. How long will the course last?

A. Two weeks.   B. One month.   C. Three months.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10 What is the woman going to do today?

A. Drive to New York. B. Deliver a parcel.  C. Take pictures.

11. When will the speakers leave?

A. At 4:00 p.m.  B. At 5:00 p.m.  C. At 8:00 p.m.

12. Where will the man put the pictures at the end?

A. In his house.

B. On the seat of the car.

C. In the back of the car.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Co-workers.  B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary.

14. Why does the man want to bring cash in South Africa?

A. He has no credit cards.

B. He doesn’t know how to use bank machines.

C. He finds it’s easier to pay in cash for taxies and food.

15. What is the purpose of the man’s trip to South Africa?

A. Doing business.  B. Visiting relatives. C. Going shopping.

16. When will the man leave home tomorrow?

A. At 6:00 a.m.  B. At 7:00 a.m.  C. At 10:00 a.m.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What time of day is it?

A. Morning.   B. Afternoon.   C. Evening.

18. Who is the speaker talking to?

A. Scientists.   B. Students.   C. Workers.

19 What is rest according to the speaker?

A. Taking a break while working hard.

B. Going to bed early.

C. Waking up late.

20. How can rest help study?

A. It makes you sleep well.

B. It makes you stay awake.

C. It makes you remember better.

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37.5分）

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 Innovative Libraries Around the World

Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the bookshelves and settle down with a new book, or use mobile libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. No matter how they achieve it these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.

Biblioteca Vasconcelos (Mexico)

It is a huge library with towering floors. The inside of the library is more like a massive storage facility than a library. The outside is surrounded by almost acres of lush gardens devoted to plants unique to Mexico.

Beach Library (Bulgaria)

Reading a book on the beach is a classic practice, and in Bulgaria, one library encourages tourists to do just that. The white, weather-resistant shelves lined up not far from the sea feature 6,000 books in 15 languages, so every visitor can enjoy perfect beach read while bathed in the sun’s rays.

Bishan Library (Singapore)

Built in 2006, this library, with glass pods of varying colors, creates a cozy atmosphere for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more open-plan children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from going upward and disturbing those concentrating on their books.

Seikei University Library (Japan)

Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with soundproofed walls to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also encourage other methods of learning like study groups and lively discussions.

1. What do Biblioteca Vasconcelos and Beach Library have in common?

A. Readers use them as a storage house. B. Readers enjoy both nature and knowledge.

C. They put bookshelves in the open air. D. They have features of their own countries.

2. A person with a project to discuss with his follow workers can go to ______.

A. Biblioteca Vaconcelos. B. Beach Library.

C. Biskan Library. D. Seikei University Library.

3. In which section of the magazine can the text be found?

A. Science. B. Travel. C. Entertainment. D. Literature.

B

On Thursdays, Charles Dandino becomes the conductor of an unusual kind of train. He leads what he calls a “ bike train, ” a group of cycling co-workers who band together for their 6-mile ride to work in the name of safety, as well as for fun and exercise.

After rising for several years, the percentage of commuters (通勤者) turning to bikes declined for the third year straight. In some cities, the decline was far more serious. In Tampa, Florida, and Cleveland, cycling to work dropped by at least 50 percent.

Experts offered several explanations for the nationwide decrease. Most obviously, lower gas prices and a stronger economy contributed to strong auto sales and less interest in cheaper alternatives, such as mass transit and bikes. The rise of ride-hailing services (叫车服务) such as Uber and electric scooters cut into bike commuting.

Around the country, city transportation officials wish there were more bicyclists like Dondino as they seek to cut traffic jams, promote health and identify alternatives to cars. Federal highway spending on bike and pedestrian-related improvements totaled $915.8 million this year. City officials tried to support bike commuters. Besides new bike lanes and trails, many cities added bike sharing programs, which allow cyclists to rent a bike to ride point-to-point or for the day.

For bike commuters, safety is a top consideration. It was one of the reasons that Dandino created his bicycle train. “ Riding bikes in a group is more thrilling and a joy to do, ” said Dandino. “ On the safety side, it makes us much more visible, and there’s strength in numbers. ”

Barbara Insua also rides regularly with Dandino’s bike train. She said she loved getting a workout on the way to her job. “ Uphill to work. Downhill home, ” she said. “ There are so many wonderful things about biking. ”

4. What was Charles Dandino’s main purpose to create the “ bike train ” ?

A. To protect the environment. B. To reduce gas consuming.

C. To guarantee cyclists’ safety. D. To support the officials.

5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. Reasons for decline of cycling. B. Contributions of a stronger economy.

C. Methods of being bike friendly. D. Explanations for lower gas prices.

6. How do city transport officials support bike commuting?

A. By cutting traffic jams. B. By promoting alternative cars.

C. By building bike lanes. D. By improving public transport.

7. Why does the author mention Barbara Insua?

A. To clarify a novel concept. B. To provide more evidence.

C. To show a different opinion. D. To offer background information.

C

Despite being located in a bustling urban part of Huanggang in Hubei, Xiao Yaqin’s apartment block stands out because of its green appearance resulting from being wrapped in green plants. “ It makes me feel very comfortable. When you open the window, fresh air keeps rolling in, ” the 65-year-old said excitedly.

He was one of the first group of residents that recently moved into China’s first “ vertical (垂直的) forest ” residential project, consisting of two 80-meter-tall, 25-story buildings.

The project is the result of cooperation between Easyhome and Italian architect Stefano Boering, often called “ the father of the vertical forest ” . There are 404 trees and 4,620 shrubs (灌木丛) in the vertical forest, which is classified as the “ fourth generation ” of housing. Grasses, flowers and climbing plants cover 2,408m2 of the floor area. The plants are estimated to be capable of absorbing 22 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year, while generating 11 tons of oxygen.

However, its development hasn’t been met without doubt. For example, mosquito infestations (感染) are one of the reasons why people are reluctant to move in. The irrigation system required to ensure the survival of the plants in the vertical forest and the need to have gardeners cut the branches mean much higher maintenance costs than in regular buildings.

It is not yet known what the future of fourth-generation housing will be in China, but it has at least brought urban residents a new life experience. Xiao, the retiree, said his new apartment has met his expectations for better quality of life. “ You feel you are close to nature, even if you don’t open the window, ” he said.

8. How does the author introduce the topic?

A. By presenting Xiao Yaqin’s example. B. By describing features of the apartment.

C. By imagining Xiao Yaqin’s life. D. By showing the apartment’s popularity.

9. What can we learn about the “ vertical forest ” ?

A. Easyhome designed and built the project.

B. Its plants produce 22 metric tons of oxygen.

C. It faces problems of mosquitoes and high costs.

D. The residents have to look after the plants.

10. What’s the author’s attitude towards the fourth-generation housing?

A. Critical. B. Concerned. C. Supportive. D. Unclear.

11. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To predict the future way of living. B. To introduce a new type of housing.

C. To discuss problems facing residents. D. To advertise the vertical forest project.

D

Life is noisier than ever before — there are louder and more TVs, speaker, and electronic device notifications in public spaces and open-plan offices. Across Europe, about 450 million people live with noise levels that are dangerous to health. All this has serious effects on our mental health, our physical health, and our ability to generate creative work.

We define “ noise ” as all the unwanted sound and mental stimulation (刺激) that interferes with our ability to make sense of the world and our ability to act upon our intentions. In this sense, noise is more than a nuisance. It’s a primary barrier to being able to identify and carry out solutions to the challenges we face as individuals, organizations, and even whole societies.

So, how can we build cultures that honor the importance of silence? At some organizations, it’s “no email Fridays” or “no meeting Wednesdays.” At others, it’s removing the expectation of being available on electronic devices during weekends or after 5 pm. For some workplaces, a redesign of the work space might help specific kinds of workers get the focus that they need. One solution might be permitting uninterrupted periods of time during the workday. Another might be giving up on the open floor plan and moving the whole office to a new building.

Across our society today, norms of noisiness run deep. In most office cultures, workers are required to stay connected all the time and they have to remain competitive. In many organizations, it’s common to interrupt workers who are absorbed in their work. All these lead to more noises. But there are simple strategies we can employ in order to find our own personal shelters and to slightly change broader cultures. By reclaiming silence in the workplace, we can create the conditions for reducing burnout and improving creative problem solving. Even in an increasingly noisy world, we can be quiet together.

12. What does the underlined word “nuisance” in paragraph 2 man?

A. Difficulty. B. Shock. C. Disappointment. D. Annoyance.

13. What is probably a good way to help create cultures of quiet time?

A. Not sending email on workdays. B. Being available for work on Sundays.

C. Not interrupting workers for some time. D. Designing larger offices for workers.

14. Why is it difficult to build a culture of quiet time?

A. Demands of constant connectivity exist. B. Various office cultures are developing.

C. Workers’ attention is always well valued. D. Personal space is often highly desired.

15. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Noise kills B. Let’s be quiet

C. A noisy culture D. Why to be quiet?

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Looking back on my application process I summarize the things that helped me when applying to Harvard. So continue reading for my top tips!

1. Be yourself.

I followed many “dos and don’ts” at first. However, once I started writing more authentically about myself, I was able to write a better essay. In fact, every part of the application is an opportunity for you to paint a picture for the admissions committee. What matters to you? What do you like to study? What motivates you? What kind of student are you? What responsibilities would you take on in college? ____16____

2. Start early.

____17____ At this time, you have multiple tasks to handle and completing each application requirement will take time. For example, securing a good recommendation letter will be easier if you ask your teachers a month before they are due than if you ask them a few days before a deadline. You must also request transcripts, edit and revise your essays, and keep attending and doing well in your classes! How can you accomplish so many tasks? ____18____

3. ____19____

While you won’t be able to review some elements of your application, like your letters of recommendation, you should sill reflect on what you think your teachers will highlight about you. ____20____ For example, in your personal statement, you might have highlighted one of your life experiences that has shaped you greatly. Is your transcript missing an academic passion that has been significant to you? Where else can you share it? Mapping these experiences and strengths onto different parts of your application is a good strategy, because it helps maximize the often limited word counts of your application.

A. Make a map.

B. Select your experiences.

C. This is especially important during your senior year!

D. So see the application as a chance to show who you are.

E. Therefore provide impressive materials to convince them.

F I suggest setting concrete goals to accomplish every week.

G. Similarly, think about what you’ll say in each part of your application.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Auntie Zeny took care of me from the time I was born until I was 15. She didn’t join us for ____21____, eating at a small table attached to the washing machine. I remember lingering around her and wondering why she ate ____22____. She would give me a motherly smile and ____23____ me back to the dining room. They are your parent; I am not, was the ____24____ she seemingly wanted to make clear.

It was ____25____ for me to view Auntie Zeny as anything but a second mother. Whenever my real mother talked to her about not completing certain housework properly, I would ____26____ Auntie Zeny. Every evening before my parents came home, she would patiently listen to me ____27____ about classmates and homework. Then she would comfort me and offer ____28____ in the form of Christian stories. Meanwhile, all her kids had to crowd around the phone once a week, ____29____ to hear their mother’s voice on the other side of the line.

After leaving Hong Kong to attend high school in the USA, and ____30____ university in Canada, I still found myself ____31____ Auntie Zeny. So I flew to visit her in the Philippines. I met some of her kids, now adults. Perhaps due to my guilt for having taken ____32____ away from their mom, I expected that I would be ____33____, but they spoiled (善待) me, serving me big portions at every ____34____ meal!

Now, my parents regularly send some of their allowance to Auntie Zeny to show their ____35____ because she greatly influenced my emotional and moral development.

21. A. talks B. games C. parties D. meals

22. A. separately B. quickly C. secretly D. sadly

23. A. signed B. persuaded C. ordered D. encouraged

24. A. opinion B. solution C. point D. sense

25. A. necessary B. hard C. possible D. important

26. A. ignore B. blame C. leave D. defend

27. A. complain B. talk C. tease D. comment

28. A. explanations B. reasons C. advice D. evidence

29. A. agreeing B. fighting C. claiming D. offering

30. A. basically B. eventually C. briefly D. consequently

31. A. understanding B. missing C. amusing D. praising

32. A. time B. health C. feelings D. savings

33. A. unknown B. unqualified C. unwelcome D. unimportant

34. A. fried B. shared C. healthy D. formal

35. A. admiration B. kindness C. understanding D. appreciation

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分， 满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空自处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Creating arts in the tea cup

You may have seen milk foam (泡沫) poured into a coffee, on which a beautiful pattern appears. But have you seen the art in a cup of tea?

Dian cha is a tea art from the Song Dynasty. ____36____ art begins with pouring water over fine powdered tea, creating a paste and then adding more hot water, ____37____ ( constant ) whisking (搅拌) it by hand with a bamboo whisk. “ It’s like adding bells and whistles to tea and creating a special atmosphere for tea drinking, ” said 40-year-old Han Zheming, a designer ____38____ has been fascinated by dian cha since childhood.

Creating patterns on the tea foam is cautious but quick work. Usually, the whole process has to be completed within 10 minutes. The ideal state is ____39____ the tea’s temperature is around 40℃ and ready for drinking. It was through trial and error ____40____ Han understood the art of dian cha. “ Usually, it ____41____ ( take ) a year of practice for one to be able to do it, ” Han added.

____42____ ( spread ) dian cha culture, Han put the process of tea-whisking and drawing on ____43____ ( society ) media platforms. Speaking about his understanding of this tea art, Han said the art is “ to increase the beauty ” rather than change the nature of tea. “ As well as poems, calligraphy and paintings that ____44____ ( create ) back then, I want more people to understand the tools ____45____ ( use ) by people to drink tea, and the reasons behind the ways they prepared tea, ” he explained.

第四部分  写作（共两节；满分40分）

第一节应用文写作（满分15分）

46. 假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办“英文诗歌诵读”活动。请给你校外籍学生John写封邮件邀请他参加。内容包括：

1.发出邀请；

2.活动目的；

3.活动安排。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John,

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Yours,

Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）

47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As an only child, Nicole Renae often felt lonely in her youth. But that all changed when she turned ten. For her birthday, Renae’s grandmother surprised her with an adorable gray puppy named Chloe. From the very start, the two were inseparable. “She was my best friend,” Renae says. Every ounce of love Renae gave, the little dog returned tenfold. “She was such a sweet dog,” Renae says. “She’d lick your face forever if you didn’t stop her.”

But when Renae was 14, her father got a new job and he’d be working at home, so the house needed to be completely quiet. Chloe barked a lot so they had no choice to give it up to a humane society. Though they were optimistic that the dog would find a new home with people who loved her, they couldn’t know for sure.

In time, Renae got married, and had a child of her own. But her family didn’t feel quite complete. Remembering the joy that having a dog had brought her as a kid, Renae wanted her daughter to experience the same. She decided that she would adopt a puppy, and then one day she saw a post on Facebook about a senior dog that needed a new home. The dog in the photograph looked a lot like Chloe — she was even named Chloe. In an instant it was decided: She would adopt this older dog.

注意：

1.续写词数应为100左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

When she met Chloe, Renae found that the dog seemed so familiar.

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