甘肅省金昌市永昌縣2021-2022學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期末試題

1、 甘肅省金昌市永昌縣2021-2022學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期末試題第 卷（選擇題，共70分）第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。AThere really are apps for everything, and some could end up saving your life. What3 words This free download is one of a growing number of smartphone apps that could mean the di

2、fferencebetween life and death. What3 words divides the world into 33 metre squares, giving each one a unique combination of three words. This allows emergency services or anyone else you give the location to to reach you if you have an Internet connection. It is used by emergency services in the UK

3、 and other countriesand has saved thousands of lives. Whats App Lots of us use Whats App for messaging and calling, but do you know it also has a Live Location featurethat can let a loved one know your whereabouts in case youre in danger? You can simply press the “+” key in a chat, select “Location”

4、, and then press “Share Live Location”, which enables any participant in the chat to see your location in real time for the period you choose. Stay Alive With mental health problems on the increase, this suicide prevention app could be extremely helpful.Developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, it

5、 offers a wealth of resources, ranging from ways of staying calm when you feel upset or have other bad moods, to breathing exercises and direct links to national and local crisis resources. And this app doesnt ask for an Internet connection to get the information. St John Ambulance First Aid An app

6、like this is more useful for saving someone elseslife than your own, but its a must-have onyour smartphone. It gives advice on dealing with emergencies, including choking, allergic reactions and performing CPR. You dont have to have an Internet connection in order to use it.1. What can we know about

7、 the app What3 words?A. It hasnt been developed yet.B. It can be downloaded for free.C. It has been used only in the UK.D. It divides the world into 3 parts.2. Which app can you turn to for help if you feel disappointed?A. What3 words.B. Whats App.C. Stay Alive.D. St John Ambulance First Aid.3. What

8、 do the four apps have in common?A. They deal with emergencies.B. They dont need an Internet connection.C. They are mainly favored by patients.D. They can be used to chat with others.BPete Sparks was a sensitive boySo sensitive that even his hair was ticklish （怕癢的）You only had to touch his hair a li

9、ttle bit and he would start laughingWhen this ticklish laughter started，no onecould make him stopPete tried everything to control his ticklishness，but nothing workedSo he began to feel sad for beingdifferentOne day in the street，he met a special clownThe clown was very old and could hardly walk，but

10、whenhe saw Pete in tears，he went to cheer him upIt didnt take long to make Pete laughLater Pete told himabout his ticklish problem，and he asked the clown how such an old man could carry on being a clownI have no one to take my place，said the clownI have a very serious job to doPete looked at him，sur

11、prisedCome，Ill show you，said the clownSo the clown took Pete to many hospitals full of children who were sickAs soon as they saw the clown，their faces changed completely and lit up with a smileTheshort time spent with the clown changed everything for themThat day was even more special，because in eve

12、ry show Petes laughter would end up with the kids lying on the floor，dying with laughterWhen the visit came to an end，the old clown said to Pete，Now do you see why I cant retire ，even at my age?That was how Pete became a clown，and took the special old mans placeFrom that day on，the fact that Petewas

13、 different actually made him happy，thanks to his special gift 4Pete wanted to change because he wanted to_Amake a difference Bjust be a normal boyCmake everyone happy Djust be a special clown5The clown took Pete to the hospitals in order to _Atreat his ticklishness Bencourage him to be a clownCshow

14、him the meaning of his job Dknow whether Pete had told a lie6Which of the following is TRUE about the old clown?A. He was a sensitive man.B. He liked his job as a clown.C. He was unable to make Pete laugh.D. He knew how to control his ticklishness.7. What does the story teach us？APractice makes perf

15、ectBEveryone is born usefulCWell begun is half doneDWhere there is life，there is hopeCRecognize as the goddess scientist, Ning Yan (or Nieng Yan), 42, is a leadingbiologyresearcher at Princeton University in the US. On April 30, she was included among 100new members and 25 foreign associates into Th

16、e National Academy of Sciences, a famousscientific institution that aims to recognise outstanding research in the US.Yan is a rising star in the science world and her rsum( R Dj ) is impressive. Aftergraduating from Tsinghua University and Princeton, she was invited to set up her own laboratoryat Ts

17、inghua in 2007. At age 30, she became one of Chinas youngest ever female professors.It was a long road to get where she is now. She told Peoplemagazine that she alwaysbelieves that scientists need to have a pure mind and determination.Yan likes to work at night, because she can focus when the outsid

18、e is quiet. She also works at least 14 hours a day , but shes energetic, because research is the mostcomfortable job for her, according to an interview with People magazine.This devotion to her work probably helped Yan in her research to identify the structures of proteins in cells plasma membranes,

19、 which puzzled scientistsfor halfa century. Her achievements got her listed among the journal Natures Science Stars of China in 2016.Yan also enjoys TV dramas andclassicnovels.Surprisingly ,the novel Journey to the Westinspired her to become a structuralbiologist. In the book ,the Monkey King turns

20、into other animals. She wondered what it would be like to change herself. Luckily, Yan now lives in that world every day , exploring how protein work at thelevel of atoms.“It was almost destined( 命中注定的)that I would becomea structural biologist,”she said inan interview with Nature.As she realises her

21、 own dreams ,Yan tries toencouragemore women to follow careersin science. In her eyes, there is no difference between men and women in the scientific fields. Women can work as excellently as men andlive the way they choose to, she said inpublic interview.8.What made Ning Yan become a member of the N

22、ational Academyof Sciences?A. Her social background B. Her impressive wisdom.C. Her first-class education.D.Her outstanding research.9. Which of the following played a role in Yans becoming a structural biologist?A. People magazine B. Journey to the West.C. The journal Nature.D. Science Stars of Chi

23、na.10. Ning Yan would probably agree thatA. Scientistscan win successby working at nightB women can match men in scientific achievementsC. more women should be allowed to take up scienceD. scientists shouldenjoy TV dramas and classicnovels11. What can we learn from Ning Yans stroy?A.It is never too

24、late to learn.B. Many hands make light work.C.Action speak louder than wordD.Nothing is impossibleto a Willing mind.DWhen Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 he wasnt looking for America, he was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the way.The Spanish were after the rich

25、es of Asia: silk, dates, spices. Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road. The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East. Eventually a way appeared; as sea tra

26、ffic developed from the 17th Century onwards, the overland route diminished.Now China is seeking to revive(復(fù)興)the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads, rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities. It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far mor

27、e quickly and economically than by sea.But the plan is also to attract more tourists. Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; its the worlds fourth most visited country. Two cities Beijing and Shanghaipossess the tourism business, with significant interest in destinations such as Xian

28、 and Chengdu. While Beijing is modern, cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.Other places featured include Xian, the former capital of China, where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect Chinas first emperor in the afterlife. From

29、Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, Chinas western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar. Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.12. What does

30、 the underlined word “diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Discovered.B. Disappeared.C. Disturbed.D. Displayed.13. What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?A. To rebuild the ruins of the Iron Fortress.B. To construct new roads and other basic structures.C. To make transportation westwards faster

31、and cheaper.D. To draw more inland tourists attention to the western gateway.14. What can we learn about the Silk Road?A. It is nothing but a trade route.B. It may destroy some cities ancient style.C. It attracts foreign investment of 4 trillion.D. It promotes the tourism industry of China.15. What

32、is the best title for the text?A. The charming of the Silk RoadB. The function of the Silk RoadC. The origin of the Silk RoadD. The future of the Silk Road第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。All of us know that a balanced diet strengthens the immune system. 16 . The followi

33、ng strategies will help you to jump-start healthy eating habits.Morning must-havesResearchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese(肥胖) than those who skipped this meal. To enjoy the most benefits, the researchers recommend

34、ed eating whole-grain foods for breakfast as they are rich in fiber. 17 .Main meal wisdomIf you need to consume meat, choose fish instead of red meat. Studies have linked high consumption of red meat with cancers such as breast and colorectal cancer as well as heart disease mainly because red meat i

35、s very high in saturated(飽和的) fats. 18 .Food preparation19 . As such, cooking methods such as steaming, baking, grilling, boiling or stir-frying are advised.20Some people like to eat a large meal after a hard days work. However, large meals late at night can cause indigestion that influences sleep.

36、So it is a very good idea to have a low-calorie fiber drink just before leaving the office. It is also not a good idea to regularly have a late-night meal as this could overburden the digestive system.Remember, minor changes in our eating habits can lead to major changes in our health.A. Light night

37、sB. Fewer night snacksC. Fish, in contrast, contains more heart-healthy fatsD. Drinking bean milk supplies the body with plant proteinE. Experts always suggest preparing food with as little oil as possibleF. But most of us fail to obtain adequate nutrients(營養(yǎng)) due to our troubled lifestylesG. Fiber

38、aids in stabilizing blood sugar, controlling appetite and keeping the heart healthy 第二部分 完形填空（共20小題；每題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給的四個選項（A, B, C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項It was my mothers funeral(葬禮). My mother was kind. She was always there when I needed her.When she got seriously ill, my elder sister just had

39、 a new _21_-and my younger brother was newly married. Only I could _22_my mother. When she was gone , I found myself completely_23_. “What can I do now, Lord？” I thought. Then I _24_my brother and my sister. My brother sat together with his wife. My sister held her baby in her arms with her husbands

40、 arms around her.I sat_25_, unbearably sad. But nobody _26_ that. Suddenly I heard the door open. In a moment I saw a young man. He sat next to me and then said, “ I am_27_, Mary. But why do they call you Margaret? ” I said , “ Because her name is Margaret.” I_28_ why he called my mother Mary.“ Her

41、name is Mary,” he_29_. “ No, that isnt right,” I replied. Then a_30_ thought hit him and he asked, “ Is this Lutheran church?”“ No, it is across the street.”The situation made me begin to _31_. My brother and my sister looked at me_32_. I looked at the man sitting next to me. He started laughing too

42、.I _33_ my mother watching us and laughing together. After the_34_finished, we went together to the parking lot. He smiled and then said, “ since I have _35_my aunts funeral, maybe we could drink a cup of coffee.” I_36_ A year later, we _37_ at a small country church. This time we both _38_right pla

43、ce. God gave me laughter and love in my time of _39_. Now we have been married for twenty-two years. When somebody asks how we met , my husband says, “ her mother and my aunt _40_ me to her.21.A. Life B. baby C. family D. idea22.A. Look after B. think of C. worry about D. rely on 23.A. quiet B. nerv

44、ous C.tired D.lost24.A. ran into B. searched forC. looked atD. smiled at25. A. behind B. outsideC. aloneD. well26.A. Noticed B. believedC. mindedD. liked27. A. shockedB. aliveC. fineD. late28.A. showedB. WonderedC. explainedD. knew29. insistedB. ordered C. readD. suggested30. A. terribleB. sudden C.

45、StrangeD. silly31. A.laughB. cry C. waitD. complain32.A. CarefullyB. closely C. gently D. angrily33.A. CaughtB. keptC. hadD. imagined34. A. situation B. workC. FuneralD. conversation35. A.attended B. missedC. seenD.left36. A.agreedB.doubted C. rememberedD.understood37.A. marriedB. met C. performedD.

46、 played38.A. found outB. decided onC.arrived atD. rushed in39. A. changeB. silence C. sadnessD. illness40. A. pushedB.introduced C. sentD. led第II卷(非選擇題共50分)請將答案寫在答題卡上第一部分語法填空題(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式Locatedinsouthwest Chinas Sichuan Province, theJiuzhai Valley runs

47、 more than 50 kilometers,towards theSichuan Basin. The Jiuzhai Valley got _41_(it) namebecause there are nine Tibetan villages in the valley.Itconsists of three main valleys,_42_forma“Yinshape. The clear mountain lakes, splendidwaterfalls,colorful forests and the local ,Tibetan, ethnic culture allma

48、ke it a unique tourist_43_(attract)More than 400 million years ago, the region was_44_ideal breeding ground for various, prehistoric lifeforms. However, with the time_45_ (pass) , many lifeforms died off. Now the region is home_46_nationally protected animal species and 74 endangeredplants. Historic

49、ally, the ancestors of the Jiuzhai Valley_47_ (be) from the remote Ngari region in Tibet.Today, the local people stillmaintain their Tibetanreligious and folk customs.In 1978, the Jiuzhai Valley_48_ (name) as theJiuzhai Valley Nature Reserve, becoming the first naturereserve _49_(protect)landscape a

50、ndnatural scenery inChina.Nowanetwork of wooden walkways has been builtto provide a _50_( powerful)protection to thenaturalenvironment than before.第二部分短文改錯（共10小題，每小題1分，滿分10分）下面短文中有10處語言錯誤。請在有錯誤的地方增加、刪除或修改某個單詞。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（），并在該漏字符號下寫上該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（ ）劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該橫線下寫上修改后的詞。注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均

51、僅限一詞；2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。People always say that we lack of the eyes of realizing the beauty in life. I cant agree complete.Last Friday, I wake up very early and decided to take a walk. In the square which many senior citizenswere dancing, I found several elders absorbed in feeding birds. Without many cars produce smog onthe street, I realized that the city looked so clean and beautiful, Some coffee shops, which used to beold but shabby, were decorated pretty well