1、1 北京景山学校 20212022 学年度 第二学期 高二年级高二年级 期中考试期中考试 英语试卷英语试卷 班级_ 姓名_ 成绩_ 注意事项 1. 考试时间 90 分钟。本试卷满分 100 分。 2. 请用黑色字迹签字笔答题。认真审题，字迹工整，卷面干净。 3. 请将答案填写到答题纸上请将答案填写到答题纸上。 4. 将答题纸拍清晰照片上传后将答题纸拍清晰照片上传后，请，请关注问关注问卷星链接卷星链接按要求将答案填按要求将答案填入并提交！感谢配合！入并提交！感谢配合！ 2022.5 第一部分第一部分 完形填空（共完形填空（共 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，共分，共 15 分）分）
2、阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （请将答案填写到答题纸相应位置上请将答案填写到答题纸相应位置上） I was 11 when I asked my mum for piano lessons. We were in an economic crisis and shed recently been _1_ off. She said a polite “no”. That didnt discourage me. I drew a keyboard onto a piece of paper and stuck it
3、on my desk. I would _2_ notes on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper onekeeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. As my mum found I was serious about it, she bought me 10 lessons with borrowed money. I still reme
4、mber the first one. I was _3_ by how organic the sound of the piano was, as I had become familiar with the artificial electronic sound. The teacher was trying to explain where middle C was, but I could _4_ play all the major and minor scales. I sat my grade one after eight lessons and got distinctio
5、n. By the time I started secondary school, we couldnt _5_ lessons again, so I returned to my paper keyboard. I passed grade three, then grade five, practising only on my piece of paper. For the grades above that, theres an expectation that you add a certain sensitivity into your playing. The music t
6、eacher at my school said I could practise on the schools grand piano. I would wake up at 5:30 am to get there in time and play until lessons started. Id _6_ lunch and then practise after school until the caretaker kicked me out. At home, Id have dinner, do three hours of revision, and then mental pr
7、actice until 1:00 am. My school didnt offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The audition (试镜) was extremely _7_, and I felt overwhelmed. To my amazement, I was offered a place. I had been told I had started playing too late to reach conservatoire (音乐学院) level, but when
8、 I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize. That was the point 2 when I realized I wasnt behind everyone else. I am now at the Guildhall School in London, where I was offered a scholarship. I feel proud: its been 10 years since I drew my paper piano and Im at one of the worlds _8_ conserv
9、atoires. The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the pianowhat we call mental practice. It _9_ key areas of the mind that are less readily accessed by piano playing alone. The paper piano helped stimulate my _10_ about how music works. 1. A. laid B. pushed C. dropped D. kno
10、cked 2. A. take B. sign C. click D. compose 3. A. struck B. puzzled C. comforted D. inspired 4. A. only B. still C. hardly D. already 5. A. offer B. teach C. afford D. observe 6. A. avoid B. skip C. save D. miss 7. A. fascinating B. motivating C. frightening D. challenging 8. A. grand B. strict C. l
11、eading D. expensive 9. A. builds B. covers C. defines D. unlocks 10. A. prediction B. curiosity C. memory D. imagination 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解 第一节第一节 （共（共 3 篇文章，篇文章，12 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，共分，共 24 分）分）(1122 题题) 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （请将答案填写到答题纸相应位置上请将答案填写到答题纸相应位置上） A Whats On? Elec
12、tric Underground 7:30am1:00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract (合同)? If so, come early to the talk
13、at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music. Gee Whizz 8:30pm10:30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please
14、everyone from the youngest to the oldest Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks. Simons Workshop 5:00pm7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage 3 This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind
15、 of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny. Charlotte Stone 8:00pm11:00pm Pizza World Fine food
16、with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cockta
17、ils, coffee, beer, and white wine. 11. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced? A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz. C. Charlotte Stone D. James Pickering. 12. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh? A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Kaleidoscope. C. Victoria Stage. D. Pizz
18、a World. 13. What do we know about Simons Workshop? A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time. C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It is held every Wednesday. 14. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs? A. 5:00pm7:30pm. B. 7:30pm1:00am. C. 8:00pm11:00pm. D. 8:30pm10:30pm
19、. B Elvis Presley was one of the greatest musicians in rock and roll history who changed the way people enjoyed music. Born on January 8, 1935, Presley was raised by loving working-class parents. He received his first guitar as a gift on his 11th birthday and had his first taste of musical success a
20、 few years later when he won a talent show at his high school. After graduating in 1953, h did a number of jobs while pursuing his musical dream. In 1955, Presley began to develop a following for his unusual musical style and good looks. That same year, he signed with RCA. After that, Presley was on
21、 a roll, scoring with his first No.1 single as well as his first No.1 album, and signing a movie contractall in 1956. From very humble (卑微的) beginnings, he grew into one of the biggest names in rock and roll. Presley was hugely popular, releasing album after album of perfectly written and performed
22、songs and creating a huge body of work that was the envy of anyone during 4 the rock era. He was also a big influence in the Civil Rights Movement at the moment when black music was becoming popular. His home, Graceland, also became a landmark. After his death, countless fans from around the world v
23、isit the famous residence every year. Figures like Presley helped create the image of the “rock star” as a cultural icon in America. In the mid-20th century, singers and musicians became superstars due to the wider distribution of music and the post-war economic growth, which led to much more free t
24、ime and income for American families. The rebellious (叛逆的) rock stars inspired them to create their own, more liberated identity outside the cultural norms (准则) in the 1950s. Colorful figures like Presley influenced an entire generation of Americans. 15. What do we know about Presley as a young boy?
25、 A. He had a gift for music. B. His family was rich. C. He received a guitar in 1953. D. His family didnt support his dream. 16. What does the underlined phrase “on a roll” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Busy with work. B. Successful in career. C. Attractive to fans. D. Included in a ranking list. 17. What
26、 did figures like Presley bring in the 1950s? A. A loss of identity. B. The growth of economy. C. A challenge to standards. D. A change in social status. 18. What is the best title for the text? A. Rock and Roll and Its Origin. B. Elvis Presley and His Influence. C. The Influential Figures in Rock a
27、nd Roll. D. The Ups and Downs of Elvis Presleys Life. C Psychologists who study creative accomplishments throughout the life cycle generally find that creativity peaks between the ages of mid to late 30s or early 40s.They tend to view creativity from the perspective of creative and innovative discip
28、lines, rather than individual accomplishment. And they find little variation across different professions and disciplines of creativity and innovation, such as the arts and sciences. At What Age Does Creativity Peak? A new study shows that it counts on whether you are a conceptual or an experimental
29、 thinker. But according to two economics professors at Ohio State University, thats only part of the story. Their research, which looked at 31 Nobel Prize Winners in the field of economics and when they made their most significant contributions to the field, uncovered evidence of two peak cycles of
30、individual creativity in the sciences, one 5 that surfaces very early in some peoples careers, and another that, for others, rises up later in their lives. The difference between those who experience a peak in creativity during their mid-twenties and those who are more likely to peak in their mid-50
31、s, the researchers say, is in the type of creativity involved. People who are conceptual innovatorsthose who think out of the box and challenge conventional wisdomtend to come up with new ideas and innovations automatically and peak at an earlier age. Those creators who are more experimental who bui
32、ld on their knowledge and accepted theories throughout their careers and ultimately find new and innovative ways to analyze that knowledgetend to peak later in life. Past research has shown that conceptual artistspoets, painters and novelistswho have clear and more immediate goals for their work, su
33、ch as to communicate very specific and timely ideas or emotions, work in a different time frame than experimental artists, whose goals are less clear and less precise and who work through trial and error at a more gradual pace. Examples of conceptual innovators include Pablo Picasso, T.S.Eliot, Herm
34、an Melville, and Albert Einstein, all of whom contributed their most innovative work while they were young. Examples of experimental innovators include Paul Cezanne, Robert Frost, Virginia Woolf, and Charles Darwin. The researchers believe that their findings on this view of creativitythat your most
35、 creative period is more a product of the type of creator you are and the nature of your work than of the particular field you are inextend to other academic and scholarly disciplines as well. If you are a conceptual thinker, you are likely to be more creative when you are younger; if you are an exp
36、erimental thinker, you are likely to do your most creative work when you are older, perhaps even past middle age. In theory, then, there are no limitations to creativity. You could end up doing your best work in your forties, fifties, sixties or even later. 19. What can affect the age of Creativity
37、Peak? A. Different professions. B. Different disciplines. C. The type of research. D. The type of thinker. 20. The persons who _ will peak later in life. A. challenge conventional wisdom B. have immediate goals for their work C. share specific and timely ideas D. work through trial and error gradual
38、ly 21. What can we conclude from the passage? A. An experimental thinker may be more innovative. B. Creativity without limitations may peak at any age. C. A scientist is more likely to do creative work than an artist. 6 D. The person who has less precise goals can do more creative work. 22. In writi
39、ng this passage, the author aims to _ . A. reveal when the accomplishment peaks B. analyze how to be more creative C. explain the factors that influence creativity peaks D. present the importance and limitations to creativity 第二节第二节 （共（共 1 篇文章，篇文章，5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，共分，共 10 分）分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能
40、填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 （请将答案填写到答题纸相应位置上请将答案填写到答题纸相应位置上） Are You a Prisoner of Perfection? Do you struggle for a goal that is beyond your reach? _23_ Are you setting yourself up for failure and shame when you cant achieve the unachievable? Understanding what drives perfectionism is the first step to
41、ward releasing this self-created anchor that keeps us stuck. Shame and fear are often the hidden drivers of perfectionism. We believe that if we can fashion a perfectly polished personality, flash our intelligence, and perfect our humour, then no one can hurt us with criticism and well win respect a
42、nd approval. _24_ Politicians who display a desperate need to be right and refuse to acknowledge mistakes or uncertainty are often driven by a secret shame. They fear that showing vulnerability (弱点) will expose them to the accusation that theyre weak. They stick to a desire to be right, perfect, and
43、 polished, even when its obvious that the emperor has no clothes. Perfectionism keeps us leaning toward the future. Were constantly evaluating ourselves in order to do better. _25_ However, if we cant relax and enjoy lighter moments, then we become prisoners of our perfectionism. We get painfully se
44、lf-conscious and take ourselves too seriously. Sadly, we deprive (剥夺) ourselves of the simple pleasure of enjoying the moment and being ourselves. _26_ We realize that failing at any enterprise doesnt mean that we are a failure. Without failures, well never learn from our mistakes; well never move f
45、orward in our lives. Those who succeed have made countless mistakes. The important thing is to learn from our error, forgive ourselves and move on. Being human, perfection is impossible. _27_ Releasing ourselves from the desire to protect our image, were freed to sail gracefully through our successe
46、s and failuresand enjoy our precious life. A. Do you hold an idealized vision that is impossible to realize? B. A cure to perfectionism is to make room for our human shortcomings. C. Do you fear that others will be horrified by what you judge about yourself? 7 D. The addiction to staying perfect pro
47、tects us from any sign of being imperfect. E. Theres nothing wrong with wanting to do our best and self-correcting along the way. F. People who are addicted to perfection are often isolated, even if they seem outgoing and popular. G. By accepting ourselves as we are and doing our best, we begin to r
48、id the shame that drives perfectionism. 第三部分第三部分 语言知识与运用（共语言知识与运用（共两两节，共节，共 24 分分, 在答题纸的相应部分作答在答题纸的相应部分作答） 第一节：语法填空第一节：语法填空（共（共 3 段段短文短文，15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 分，共分，共 15 分）分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给的正确形式填空。 A Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada. Before starting
49、 out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, _28_ there were some shops selling crafts and _29_ (antique). After that they took the train to Lake Louise. Their next stop was in Edmonton, a city _30_ daily temperatures averaging10. They _31_ (know) that Canada is a country which has vast lands but
50、 a small population. However, they didnt anticipate _32_ (see) such an open country. They were so amazed. The train thundered on, and the red maple trees outside the window confirmed that autumn had arrived in Canada. _33_ (eventual), they reached their destinationToronto. The whole journey took the
