安徽省皖中名校2021-2022学年高二上学期期末联考试题 英语 （含答案）.doc

1、20212022学年度第一学期高二期末联考英 语本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必在试题卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的姓名、座位号。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束，务必将试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两

2、分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 colour shirt did Gracie decide on?A. Red. B. White. C. Black.2. What does the man think of Professor Greens course?A. Boring. B. Useless. C. Easy.3. Wha

3、t time is it now?A. 4:50. B. 4:30. C. 4:20.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a gas station. B. At an art gallery. C. In a workshop.5. What is the man supposed to do?A. Meet the headmaster. B. Borrow some books. C. Attend a meeting.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

4、几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。6. In what aspect does the man care about the electric heater?A. The brand. B. The price. C. The model.7. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man will pay $250.B. The man wont b

5、uy the electric heater.C. The man wont get an additional discount at last.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Professor and student. B. Boss and employee. C. Father and daughter.9. What will the woman do probably?A. Correct the mistakes.B. Add some information

6、.C. Remove unnecessary information.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What has the man been doing these days?A. Preparing for final exams. B. Playing table tennis. C. Working in Giant Stadium.11. What does the man like best?A. Tennis. B. Table tennis. C. Swimming.12. Where will the speakers go first?A. To Workers

7、 Stadium. B. To Giant Stadium. C. To the shop.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who is the man?A. A host. B. A customer. C. An applicant.14. What does Sound Smart do?A. It is an advertising company.B. It is a website on learning English.C. It produces audio books for learning English.15. What is the main focus o

8、f Sound Smart?A. Products. B. Employees. C. Advertisements.16. What benefit can the woman get?A. Working online at home.B. Taking exercise in her companys gym.C. Having a birthday party in her company.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which course is in the autumn?A. Musical Theatre. B. Comedy Acting. C. Screen

9、 Acting.18. How many weeks does each course last?A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Ten weeks.19. How does the speaker suggest people get to the school?A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.20. Where is the student hotel?A. Near the city park.B. Inside the school.C. Outside Heyburn subway station.第二部分 阅读

10、理解（共两节，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere are some of the best nonfiction books of 2021.Somebodys Daughter$16 at AmazonAshley C. Ford talks about growing up as a black gird in Indiana, dealing with poverty, the complexities of adolescence, and a tense relat

11、ionship with her mother. She often wished that she could express her feelings with her father, but failed for reasons she didnt know. Until one day after going through a heart-broken experience with a boy, which she kept from her family her grandmother told her. And what she learned turned her entir

12、e world upside down.Crazy Stories About Racism14 at AmazonNew York-based comedian Amber Ruffin, along with her sister Lacey Lamar, share their everyday experiences about their bad conditions. It gets especially bad for Lacey who still lives in their home state of Nebraska, and is a start for these r

13、idiculous but all-too-real encounters (遭遇).A Swim in a Pond in the Rain25 at AmazonIf you want to get in touch with your creative side this book might just be the trick. As the title suggests, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a literary master class that takes readers into the mind of Booker Prize-wi

14、nning author George Saunders. He discusses what makes great stories, how they work, and what they say about ourselves and todays world.All In$21 at AmazonSports legend Billie Jean King writes a self-portrait that talks about the highs and lows of her amazing tennis career, her work in activism, and

15、the ongoing fight for social justice and equality.1. What is special about Somebodys Daughter?A. It tells a girls success.B. It tells a confused girl.C. It tells a girls education.D. It describes a girls good luck.2. What can we get from A Swim in a Pond in the Rain?A. Something about Ashley C. Ford

16、.B. A boys heart-broken experience.C. The situations of the present society.D. Experiences about a man of casual racism.3. Which describes the sport career?A. All InB. Somebodys DaughterC. A Swim in a Pond in the RainD. Crazy Stories About Racism【答案】1. B 2. C 3. ABI loved my first grade teacher. Her

17、 name was Mrs. Gross but there was nothing gross (恶劣的) about her. She had such a sweet smile and kind way about her. I wasnt sure what her age was at the time but she already looked very grand-motherly. She was soft spoken and had a very gentle sense of humor. Unlike some teachers she never shouted

18、at or criticized her students. To me it felt like having a second grandmother as my teacher. Every day, I arrived at her classroom and sat happily at my desk with a big smile on my face. Throughout all my years of school I always remembered the times I spent in her classroom the most fondly.One such

19、 memory is still with me to this day. We were doing math problems that were printed on the chalkboard while Mrs. Gross walked through the classroom checking on our work. I finished first and lifted my head up just as Mrs. Gross walked up behind me. She looked at my work and smiled. Then she said: “T

20、his is really good work, Joe. You are a very smart boy.” As she walked on she gently touched my shoulder and I got an exciting feeling in my heart. It felt so good to be seen. It felt so good to be appreciated. From that moment on I always tried my best. I always worked hard, I always wanted to be a

21、s smart as she thought I already was.Would I have done as good in school or in life if I hadnt had Mrs. Gross as my first grade teacher? I dont think so. She awakened a desire in me to be the best person I could be. With her gentle love and encouragement I started down a wonderful path that I am sil

22、l on today, Mrs. Gross showed me just how much effect one soul can have on another.4. What can we know about Mrs. Gross from paragraph 1?A. Mild.B. Strict.C. Bad-tempered.D. Knowledgeable.5. What did Mrs. Gross do when the author finished his work?A. Corrected the mistake.B. Added other work.C. Gave

23、 him praises.D. Let him wait a while.6. What influence did the author get from Mrs. Gross?A. Work experience.B. Confidence.C. Physical health.D. Selfishlessness.7. What feeling does the author show in the last paragraph?A. Regret.B. Determination.C. Fulfillment.D. Gratitude.【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. DCE

24、motional intelligence is highly important in a teens development. There is considerable evidence pointing to its positive role in helping students deal with stress, develop relationships, and handle the transitions (过渡) facing them.Emotional intelligence helps us manage negative emotions and our beh

25、aviors in response to them. So, does it impact on how teens and students perform academically? Some research does, in fact, suggest a relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement. In one study of education students at university, self-emotion appraisal (评价) and understanding

26、of emotion were revealed to have positive significant linkages with their academic performance on assessments.Later studies support this finding, with Sanchez-Ruiz and colleagues finding that emotional intelligence predicted academic performance better than established personality and cognitive (认知的

27、) ability for Cyprus university students.But what about teens specifically? Interestingly, there is also cogent evidence to suggest that teens with EI are better able to make the transition from high school to higher education. Results of a study of 1,426 first-year students found significantly high

28、er interpersonal, stress management, and adaptability skills among students who were academically successful in entering university. The authors conclusion was that emotional intelligence has a large impact on students ability to deal with challenges such as developing new relationships and learning

29、 to live more independently, amongst other factors.It is worth noting that while the studies above do provide evidence for some benefits of emotional intelligence skills for students, they dont necessarily indicate an academic consensus (共识). As with most areas in the field, much room for future res

30、earch remains. So interpersonal and emotional management skills may play a key part in helping students better handle the challenging aspects of academic life.8. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?A. Emotional intelligence is only helpful to negative emotions.B. Evidence of the function of emotio

31、nal intelligence isnt enough.C. Emotional intelligence is connected with academic performance.D. Our behaviors cant be treated with our emotional intelligence.9. What does the underlined word “cogent” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Insufficient.B. Specific.C. Usual.D. Convincing.10. What can we learn from t

32、he last paragraph?A Emotional intelligence equals academic performanceB. Much research is needed for emotional intelligence.C. Emotional intelligence doesnt adapt to teens yet.D. Interpersonal management counts in learning languages.11. Whats the suitable title for the text?A. Emotional Intelligence

33、 is Important for TeensB. Emotional Intelligence Means a Lot to Us AllC. We Should Develop Our Emotional IntelligenceD. We Need Further Study on Emotional Intelligence【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. ADFossilized (化石的) footprints found on a beach in southern Spain reveal what may have been a nursery for an e

34、xtinct species of elephant.The track-rich coastal site is typically covered by 1 1/2 meters of sand. Storm surges (风暴潮) in the spring of 2020 washed away much of that sand and exposed the preserved footprints of ancient elephants, cattle, deer, pigs, and so on. The sandy-clay sediments (沉淀物) hosting

35、 this treasure of tracks were probably laid down about 106,000 years ago, previous studies suggest.Among the newly uncovered tracks are the first-of-their kind footprints of newborn straight-tusked elephants, an extinct species that probably died out during the last ice age. The teeny tracks which m

36、easure 9.6 centimeters across, about the size of a drink coaster suggest that the petite, possibly 2-month-old elephants stood about 66 centimeters tall at their shoulders and weighed around 70 kilograms, slightly heavier than a Newfoundland dog. Based on previous finds elsewhere of actual bones, ad

37、ult straight-tusked elephants may have weighed 5.5 metric tons for females and 13 tons for males.The mix of elephant tracks at the site suggests that family groups including newborns, youngsters and adult females frequented the area and possibly used it as a nursery, the researchers say. Other fossi

38、ls found at the site, including those preserving traces of ancient roots, indicate that the area was rich in vegetation and lakes and ponds.The teams findings “are a thrilling study,” says Anthony Martin, a trace fossil expert at Emory University in Atlanta, Series of footprints show how the ancient

39、 elephants were moving, offer insight into their social structure and even provide a sight of their reproductive ecology, he says, If newborns were part of the family group and “if they were acting anything like modern elephants, the mother had to be nearby,” Martin says.Whats more, the presence of

40、preserved Neandertal footprints at the site suggests that the ancient people hunted young elephants or other creatures, Martin says. The Neandertals “probably were not foolish enough to take on a full-sized elephant.”12. What helped the discovery of elephants footprints in southern Spain?A. Peoples

41、farming.B. The researchers efforts.C. The bad weather.D. Records about the place.13. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A. The extinction of the elephants.B. Inferrence about the elephants.C. The course of the new discovery.D. Weigh of straight-tusked elephants.14. What can we know about the mix o

42、f elephant tracks?A. The site was suitable for animals living.B. Volcanoes must have happened in the site.C. These tracks indicated the danger of the site.D. Elephants enemies must have lived in the site.15. What can the preserved Neandertal footprints show to us?A. The slow growth of the elephants.

43、B. The movements of the elephants here.C. The development of elephant species.D. The living style of the local people.【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D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。Ann is well qualified and has all the necessary qualifications to fit in for a job. But, she

44、is sill in search of a job. She has gone through a lot of interviews but never tasted the flavor of success. Same as Ann we can find a lot of people who are in search of their success. _16_ So, here are a few ways of presenting yourselves in an interview.Problem solving skill. Interviewers will look

45、 for someone who is a problem solver not a problem creator. In the interview, they ask questions to test your problem solving skills. Before you answer, just try to understand the question. _17_ Having a creative thought in solving a problem will always be a plus.Listening skills. To get succeeded i

46、n an interview, listening skills plays a vital role. However, while listening attentively to the interviewer, you may have time to analyze the question and answer it correctly. _18_ During the interview, you may face one or two difficult questions. The recruiters (招聘人员) will judge your way of thinki

47、ng and decision making skills with this kind of questions. The job interviewers are looking for thinkers who are intelligent on dealing with a difficult situation.Decision making. _19_ Each decision you make is a way of solving a problem. So, everyone is a problem solver. The recruiters look for peo

48、ple who can show they solve problems. They will judge your decision-making skills with the act of choosing a solution from two or more courses of action for a problem. _20_A. Critical thinking.B. Leadership qualities.C. Everyone has choices every day.D. The key to these questions is to show your qui