1、2021-2022学年度下期高二年级开学考试英语试卷第I卷（80分）第一部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AChinas first panda-themed tourist train, known as the “Panda train” left Chengdu Railway Station in Sichuans provincial capital for Zunyi in neighboring Cuizhou province on Sunday night. The
2、train is decorated with giant panda images, and attendants carry panda toys and passengers can even try panda-shaped food. The “panda train” will start operation on March 28. It will serve on fixed lines and customized lines to connect tourist attractions in Sichuan and neighboring provinces.In the
3、future, the train will operate on a number of rail lines linking Chengdu and Chongqing, Chongqing and Guiyang, Shanghai and Kunming in Sichuan, Guzhou provinces and Chongqing municipality.Ticket offer:The three-day trip costs 1,280 yuan, including food, accommodation and entrance tickets to scenic s
4、pots in Guizhou.Facilities:The train, which doubles as a mobile star-rated hotel, can accommodate 252 passengers. It has a dining room, bar, karaoke room, dance hall and mahjong room. The 12 cars have individual rooms for two or four passengers, and each room has a washroom with a toilet and shower
5、facilities.The mahjong room might be the biggest attraction for passengers from Sichuan whose people are known for their fondness of the game. Theres an old joke that an airplane passenger bound for Chengdu can sleep soundly, only to be woken by the clicking of mahjong tiles in the city before landi
6、ng. In fact, Chengdu is better known for its love of mahjong than its other attractions, such as the giant panda, Sichuan Opera and Sichuan cuisine, according to an online survey conducted by two decades ago.Booking information:Tickets are only available in advance through Chengdu Railway Internatio
7、nal Business Travel Group website during the trial runs.1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. People who like pandas.B. People who enjoy travelling.C. People interested in decoration.D. People fond of playing mahjong.2. What makes the train attractive for passengers from Sichuan?A. The d
8、ance hall for travelers.B. The mahjong room on the train.C. The beautiful giant panda images.D. The dining room serving Sichuan cuisine.3. How can people buy tickets during the trial runs?A. They can buy tickets in advance online.B. They can buy tickets at the railway station.C. They can buy tickets
9、 in the star-rated hotel.D. They can buy tickets from Business Travel Group.BEvery year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia was delivered to my house. No card came with it. Calls to the flower-shop were not helpful at all. After a while I stopped trying to discover the sender
10、s name and just delighted in the beautiful white flower in soft pink paper.But I never stopped imagining who the giver might be. Some of my happiest moments were spent daydreaming about the sender. My mother contributed to these imaginings. Shed ask me if there was someone for whom I had done specia
11、l kindness. Perhaps it was the old man across the street whose mail Id delivered during the winter. As a girl of seventeen, though, I had more fun imagining that it might be a boy whom I had met.One month before my graduation, my father died of a heart attack. I felt so sad that I became completely
12、uninterested in my upcoming graduation party.The day before my father died, my mother and I had gone shopping for a party dress. Wed found an impressive one, but it was the wrong size. When my father died, I forgot about my dress.But my mother didnt. The day before the party I found that dressin the
13、 right sizeover the living room sofa. I didnt care whether I had a new dress or not. But my mother wanted me to have one. She wanted her children to feel loved and lovable. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see themselves much like the gardenialovely, strong and perfect with perhaps a bit o
14、f mystery. My mother died ten days after I was married. I was 22. That was the year the gardenia stopped coming.4. Why did the writer stopped trying to know who the sender was?A. In no way could she find the sender.B. The shop didnt answer the phone.C. There was no card with the flower.D. She was on
15、ly interested in the flower.5. Who do you think sent gardenia to the writer?A. Her father.B. Her mother.C. An old man.D. A boy.6. How many times did the writer receive a gardenia on her birthday?A. 12 times.B. 22 times.C. 10 times.D. 9 times.7. Which is probably the best title for this text?A. A Par
16、ty DressB. My GardeniaC. A Mysterious BoyD. The Death of My ParentsCTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remain
17、s a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 perce
18、nt respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 28, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and rea
19、ding, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evi
20、dence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside
21、 time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.8. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Chi
22、ldrens reading habits.B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens after-class activities.D. Parent-child relationships.9. Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A. In paragraph 2.B. In paragraph 3.C. In paragraph 4.D. In paragraph 5.10. Why do many pa
23、rents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality.B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm childrens health.D. E-readers are expensive.11. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A Act as role models for them.B. Ask then to write book reports.C. Set up reading group
24、s for them.D. Talk with their reading class teachers.DThanks to its harsh environment, Antarctica remained largely untouched by humans for many millennia (千年), allowing a thriving ecosystem to evolve. However, since the 1990s, the last true wilderness on the planet is becoming an increasingly popula
25、r destination for adventure-seeking tourists. Now, a new study declares that the visitors may be leaving behind harmful bacteria which could devastate all of the areas native bird population.Humans can infect animals with illnesses such as the flu. Researchers, however, believed that the Antarctic a
26、nimals were immune to the danger due to the continents extreme weather. However, microbiologist Marta Cerda-Cuellar was not convinced. She and some colleagues decided to examine waste samples from Antarctic birds for evidence of human bacteria. To ensure the waste was not polluted, the scientists ha
27、d to collect it from the birds themselves.The results of their study revealed the presence of several types of human bacteria in the bird waste. This included a common strain (品种) of bacteria that causes food poisoning in humans. The researchers say the bacteria strains were resistant to commonly-us
28、ed human antibiotics, indicating they were brought in by the visitors, rather than migratory birds.“These strains, which are a common cause for infections in humans and livestock, do not usually cause death outbreaks in wild animals,” says Gonzalez Solis. “However, the emerging of invasive pathogens
29、 (病原体) that arrive to highly sensitive populations could have severe consequences and cause the local collapse and extinction of some populations.” The researcher also fears the presence of these bugs could foreshadow (预示) the arrival of other, more deadly, pathogens as the number of tourists people
30、 increases.Experts believe the only way to prevent the mass destruction of the birds is to impose stricter regulations or, at least, put the ones already in place into effect. For example, while the Antarctica Treaty requires visitors to carry their waste back home to safeguard the pristine (原始纯净的)
31、environment, the regulation is rarely enforced. Fortunately, nowadays some officials are taking steps to save the vulnerable birds before its too late.12 What problem is Antarctica facing according to Paragraphs 1&2?A. The increasing number of birds.B. The worsening wilderness.C. The replaced native
32、 bird species.D. The spread of infectious illnesses.13. What does the underlined word “devastate” mean?A. Reject.B. Protect.C. Destroy.D. Benefit.14. What do we know about the waste samples from Antarctic birds the scientist collected?A. There were several types of human bacteria in them.B. Migrator
33、y birds brought these strains of bacteria in.C. The strains usually cause death outbreaks in wild animals.D. The invasive pathogens will become more deadly ones soon.15. What is the authors attitude towards the future of bird population in Antarctica?A. Indifferent.B. Doubtful.C. Ambiguous.D. Optimi
34、stic.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。People use colors to express their feelings and describe their world. _16_ Lets see if we can figure out where they originated.Black sheep of the familyThe phrase refers to a member of a family or a group who is in disgrace (失宠). It
35、probably comes from the days when, in a group of sheep, the black ones were worth less than the white ones at market because their wool could not be dyed (染色) into different colors. _17_Green with envyWhen your friend shows up with the hottest new video game in town, you might feel this way. _18_ It
36、 was the Greeks who connected it with sickness. They thought that when a person was ill or envious, his or her body produced too much bile (胆汁), giving his or her skin a greenish color.True blueIs your best friend “true blue”? No, this doesnt refer to a dye job on his hair. _19_ Back when all color
37、dyes came from natural sources, such as berries and leaves, blue was the most difficult color to produce and often faded quickly. Finally, during the Middle Ages, an English town became famous for a blue dye that produced a nice, rich blue that didnt fade after just a few washings. This reliable col
38、or became known as “true blue”.Royal purplePurple is a fairly popular color. But throughout history, it was reserved for royalty and important members of the church. Purple was once the most expensive dye in the world. _20_ The resulting purple-colored cloth was costly, and only the richest people c
39、ould afford to buy it.A. This made the black sheep an unwelcome member.B. Many color-related phrases are a common part of our speech.C. A person who was envious would make him look green.D. Almost everyone at some time or another has “the blues”.E. It means that he is honest, faithful, and reliable.
40、F. The process of collecting the dye and processing it was long and complex.G. Writers such as Shakespeare used the color green to represent envy.第二部分 语言知识运用（共一节，满分30分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。One day during my holiday in Thailand, I was_21_a mountain near
41、a river when I heard a(an)_22_crying as if it was quite_23_. Turning around and looking down, I immediately recognized that something was_24_, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf（幼患）_25_in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death str
42、uggle. Her calf was floating and_26_with fear. Ma Shwe was getting as near to the far bank as she could, holding her whole body_27_the rushing water, and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.There was a sudden_28_in the water
43、and the calf was washed over the mothers body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned_29_to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk（象鼻）against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort, she_30_the calf in her trunk and tried until she was able to_31_it on a narrow shelf of rock.Just at this moment
44、she_32_back into the river. If she were_33_, it would be certain death. I knew, as well as she did, that there was one_34_where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.While I was_35_what I could do next , I heard the sound of a mothers_36_. Ma Shwe ha
45、d_37_the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she_38_, roaring（吼叫）all the time,_39_to her calf it was_40_.21. A. protectingB. climbingC. hikingD. wandering22. A. elephantB. antelopeC. insectD. whale23. A. extinctB. determinedC. frightenedD. grateful24. A. toughB. specialC
46、. liveD. wrong25. A. strugglingB. playingC. hidingD. relaxing26. A. shakingB. speakingC. shoutingD. talking27 A. againstB. forC. withD. to28. A. declineB. riseC. turnD. end29. A. slowlyB. graduallyC. finallyD. quickly30. A. set upB. picked upC. gave upD. dressed up31. A. followB. leadC. placeD. lift
47、32. A. fellB. headedC. returnedD. pretended33. A. run awayB. washed awayC. given awayD. put away34 A. branchB. conditionC. continentD. spot35. A. wonderingB. wantingC. dealingD. guaranteeing36. A. magicB. loveC. qualityD. reputation37. A. savedB. monitoredC. passedD. crossed38. A. mustB. shouldC. couldD. would39. A. andB. butC. whileD. though40. A. survivalB. victoryC. musicD. symbol第三部分 词汇运用（共一节，满分10分）第一节（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）41. The plan was so shallow and impractical that no serious _ was ever made to realize it.A. achievementB. commentC. attemptD. credit42. Nowadays, basic health care s
