1、绝密启用前银川二中2021-2022学年第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试题注意事项：1. 本试卷共两卷，满分150分。考试时间为120分钟。2. 答案写在答题卡上的指定位置。考试结束后，交回答题卡。第卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the woman go to school every day? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By car.2. What does th
2、e woman want to do? A. Watch a CD.B. Attend a birthday.C. See her presents.3. What did the man want to be before he went to college? A. A teacher. B. A musician. C. An actor.4. When will Jacks train arrive? A. At about five. B. At about seven. C. At about nine.5. Where does the conversation take pla
3、ce? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. At an English corner.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，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What are the speakers doing? A.Traveling on a boat.B. Looking at some pictures. C.Studying the history of Japan.7. What did the woman se
4、e in Kamakura? A. The giant Buddha. B. Some temples. C.The highest building.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What does the man want to buy? A. A notebook.B. A bookC. A pen.9. How much sales tax does the man have to pay? A. 4 cents.B. 5 cents.C. 9 cents.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman feel now? A. Tired. B.
5、 Happy. C.Calm.11. Why doesnt the man agree with the womans suggestion at first? A. His work is not so busy as the womans. B. He doesnt want to trouble his parents. C. They dont have enough money.12. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Workma
6、tes.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman mainly introducing? A. Her first album. B. Her second album. C. Her life as a singer.14. How many albums does the woman have now? A. One.B. Three.C. Ten.15. What do we know about the womans last album? A. It was called By Myself.B. It came out in the year o
7、f 1999. C. It was the most popular in 20 countries.16. What are the womans daughters? A. Students.B. Nurses.C. Cooks.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker talking about? A. A fire. B. An attack. C. An earthquake.18. Where was the speaker when the event took place? A. In a lab. B. In her classroo
8、m. C. On the playground.19. What happened during the event? A. The light kept turning on and off.B. The chairs fell on the ground. C. Everyone cried for help.20. Who took the speaker home in the end? A. Her classmate. B. Her father. C. Her teacher.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
9、给的 A、B、C和D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 APetra and Wadi Rum, JordanWhen it comes to the worlds wonderful desert scenery, Jordans Petra and Wadi Rum has it. Also known as the Valley of the Moon, this place is one of the best due to its amazing desert canyons(峡谷)and rock walls. Participants love exploring its Burdah
10、and Um Fruth, walking to the impressive ancient city.Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaThe Rongai Route is the best route if the participants of the walking tour want a quiet climb. The Kili Trail permits travelers to witness the regions wilderness, virgin forests, and rare animals. This route, according to many
11、, is the easiest way to reach the top where the breath-taking 360-degree sights of natural wonders await.Quebec, CanadaThis special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures, where fresh water becomes one with the tides of the sea, makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tou
12、r destinations in the world. Here is a track that heads to the Saguenay Fjord National Park which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adding to the beauty of Quebec are its sparkling waterfalls, inviting lakes, and rare animals.Great Smoky Mountain, USThis region has been named as the anc
13、estral home of the Cherokee Indians, where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major happenings. The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour participants. What also makes this destination a popular choice is its reputation as the biggest wilderness on t
14、he eastern part of the United States.21. What is Petra and Wadi Rum best known for?A. Its culture. B. Its quietness. C. Its rare animals. D. Its desert scenery.22. Which tour combines the scenery of land and water?A. Petra and Wadi Rum. B. Kilimanjaro.C. Quebec. D. Great Smoky Mountain.23. What is u
15、nique to Great Smoky Mountain?A. National park. B. Special history.C. Virgin forests. D. Ocean view.BFrom my first day, I was attending press conferences and other media events all over town. I got to attend events at places I had never thought Id get to: the White House, the Senate and House of Rep
16、resentative buildings at the Capitol, the Department of Health and Human Services, just to name a few. And I was sent to cover these events as if I were a reporter, not just an intern(实习生).In fact, I never really felt like an intern.I was given the opportunity to do the work that everyone else at th
17、e paper was doing. I covered stories on my own and wrote the articles myself. I was included in discussions for story ideas. I helped to edit the articles that went into the paper. I was able to take part in every aspect of the newspaper that I wanted to experience. The best part of working at the N
18、ations Health was the staff. They were supportive in letting me to out and do things on my own, while I always knew that they would be more than happy to answer any questions or help me with any problems I might have. Best of all, they treated me as their equal, not just an intern whom they could ge
19、t to do all the work they didnt want to do.After interning at the Nations Health for nearly seven months and having more than 30 articles published, I had to move on. My experience gave me insight into how the media work, which helps me when Im trying to choose stories. In addition, it showed me tha
20、t work really can be fun.24. What is the passage mainly about? A. How good reporting begins with journalism interns. B. The authors opportunity to work at the Nations Health. C. The authors experience working as an intern. D. The authors first day as a professional reporter.25. What impressed the au
21、thor most when working at the Nations Health? A. The employees treated her as one of them equally. B. The opportunity to work alone. C. Covering stories and writing articles. D. Coming up with story ideas for the newspaper.26. From the passage we can infer that the author had thought an intern would
22、 be made to _. A. go to as many places as possible B. do the boring things that others didnt want to do C. treat people equally, no matter who they were D. get help from a professional reporter27. What did the author think of her experience of working at the Nations Health?A. Meaningful. B. Disappoi
23、nting. C. Tiring. D. Surprising. CA green roof is a roof of a building that is covered with vegetation over a waterproof membrane (防水膜). It is a proper method of growing plants on the roof and does not refer to the mere green color of the roof. People benefit a lot from these green roofing systems,
24、and they are gaining popularity day by day. Human beings have occupied major areas of land and transformed them into huge buildings, which has severely affected the environment and the natural habitat of birds and insects. Green roofingcompensates(补偿) for that. It creates a natural habitat for creat
25、ures like bees, grasshoppers and other insects. Modern roofs need a lot of energy to control the temperatures in winter and summer. However, green roofs reduce the amount of energy required for controlling temperatures, thus making them energy-efficient. As green roofing is highly energy-efficient,
26、it can act as an encouragement for people who are interested in green roofing systems and their benefits. It will increase the market value of the building and fetch the owner a great share of profit. As the vegetation requires a water supply, there is an inbuilt water preservation layer in the gree
27、n roof system.This layer helps to keep the rainwater. It makes full use of the rainwater and prevents wastage. During heavy rains, the water runs off the flat roof. The green roof prevents this overflow by slowing down the volume of running water. Green roofs can compensate for the lost greenery in
28、urban areas and increase the artistic value of an area.Your building will look beautiful, coated with green vegetation. Green roofs can serve as local community garden and create a natural atmosphere, giving physical and psychological benefits like reducing stress levels in people and keeping them p
29、hysically fit. Besides, people can start their own small-scale cultivation(栽培)and experience the pleasure of gardening.28.What do we know about a green roof? A. It is painted green for a specific purpose. B. It uses solar energy to produce electricity. C. It is designed for kids to enjoy themselves.
30、 D. It is covered with grass, flowers or other plants.29. Mr. Black who owns two buildings is interested in the green roofing system probably because _.A. it can solve the problem of air pollution B. it produces more energy to power the buildings C. it creates natural habitats for birds and insectsD
31、. it can save him spending a lot of money on energy 30. How do the plants on green roofs get watered?A.Rainwater is often kept in the green roof system for later use. B. They mainly make use of the wasted water in peoples lives. C.The plants on green roofs usually need little water. D.People have to
32、 water the plants from time to time. 31.According to the last paragraph, a green roof is a place _. A. where people can get close to natureB. where people can relax and enjoy gardening C. where people can hold all kinds of activities D. where people can stay away from the city lifeDMuseums seem like
33、 immortal(不朽的) places with their impressive treasured holdings. They provide temporary relief from the cares of the world, inspiration and a sense of community identity. Even in our digital age of decreasing attention time, they draw more than 850 million visitors a year in the US, according to the
34、American Alliance of museums(AAM). But COVID-19 was not impressed, and the effects of the disease-related shutdown on the countrys museums have been dire, says AAM President and CEO Laura Lott. In a survey released Wednesday of 760 Museum directors, 33% of them said either there was a“significant ri
35、sk”of closing permanently by next fall or that they didnt know if their institutions would survive.“Contrary to popular belief, museums get only a quarter of their funding from the government,”Lott tells NPR.Ticket and gift shop sales, school trips and museum events are primary sources of funding, s
36、he says,“most of which went to zero overnight when they were closed.”“Museums support 726,000 direct and indirect jobs and contribute $ 50 billion each year to the economy. Of the museums able to reopen, over 40% plan to do so with reduced staff and will need to spend additional funds to ensure thei
37、r ability to reopen safely,”AAM said in a statement. Most museums are unwilling to sell even parts of their collection to get funds, Lott points out. Most of the museums surveyed made a point of providing educational resources for students during the lockdown. But those are precisely the kind of ser
38、vices that will need to be cut in the budget crunch(紧缺的) ahead, according to almost two-thirds of museum directors. 32. Why is the digital age mentioned in the beginning?A. To show museums importance. B. To explain the digital ages benefit. C. To prove the popularity of museums. D. To appeal for mor
39、e visits to museums.33. What does the underlined word “dire” mean in paragraph 2? A. Controversial. B. Serious. C. Impressive. D. Sudden.34. What does popular belief refer to in paragraph 3? A. Museums get limited government funds. B. Museums profit mostly from ticket sales. C. Museums are closely c
40、onnected with visitors.D. Museums rely mainly on government support.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. US Museums Struggle to Survive COVID-19.B. Thats why US Museums Should Exist. C. Funding for US Museums Went Zero Overnight . D. The Future of US Museums Is Promising
41、. 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。 Family traditions are things that families do together on a regular basis. 36 They can be repeated daily, weekly, monthly or once a year. It is important for families to observe their traditions even as their children get older. Here
42、are reasons to observe families traditions: Family traditions create good feelings and special moments to remember. They are fun things to do. 37 These are the memories that will last a lifetime. 38 Being a part of a family is more than living in the same home or having the same last name.It is abou
43、t relationships and family bonds. Since family traditions are something you do together, they strengthen the bonds you have between each other creating a stronger sense of belonging to the family.Family traditions help teens a lot when they are trying to figure out who they are, which job teenagers
44、often do. A family encourages a teen to be a part of it and its traditions provide a strong foundation for teens to stand on. 39 40 Every day teens face some very difficult issues.Knowing that they are secure and have a family to turn to is a powerful tool to use against negative peer pressure, drug
45、 use influences, etc.A. Family traditions offer teens a sense of security.B. Family traditions help parents inform their children of the familys values.C. Its very important when theyre searching for and defining(定义) their sense of self.D. Family traditions give every member of the family a strong s
46、ense of belonging.E. Enjoying them together as a family will create positive emotions in each member.F. Old family traditions are important but easily forgotten in todays society.G. These things can be enjoyable activities or a certain food that a family likes.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,
47、满分30分)阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Joel Boyers from Nashville, Tennessee owns a helicopter(直升飞机) service company and is an experienced pilot. On Aug. 21, he 41 a desperate call.A womanfrom Pennsylvania told him that her brother had just lefther a goodbye 42 .He and his daughters were trapped on their roofduring adisastrous 43 in Waverly,which is near Nashville. And hedidnt think they would44 .“Could you please fly to Wa
