2021-2022学年北京市东城区东直门中学高二（下）期中英语试卷

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30 分）第一节 完形填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）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。

• 1．Sending My Boy College On the plane，Matthew chooses to sit with Sheryl.Then he puts on the headphones，and not a word is （1）

  for most of the flight.I've taken a break from reading and am staring at my boy.The light from his window is cutting across his face，highlighting his cheekbones and strong jawline，making him look handsome and grown-up.I remember the first time I laid eyes on him in the（2）

  room.I remember what I whispered to him when his eyes opened for the first time：
     "Hello.I'm your daddy.I will always be there for you."
     After we land，we drive onto the historic and grand campus with the car packed with Matthew's（3）

  .Soon we unload in front of the dorm.Matthew and I leave Sheryl to handle cleanings in his room while I will handle other issues：purchasing a bicycle and discovering where to store it.I am surprised at how little we say to each other and how good that feels.I think it's a result of years spent in each other's （4）

  .Not just dinner or good-nights：it was time coaching his teams，being in the water surfing，standing up to anyone who ever thought about treating him badly.
     That evening，even though his room is ready，he says， "Dad.I think I'll stay with you and Mom tonight." I catch Sheyl's eyes：they are （5）

  .The next morning，after all the freshmen file out of the hall after meeting，Matthew shows his first signs of（6）

  .The president's speech was an ode （颂歌） to them： "the most accomplished" class ever accepted in "the most competitive year" in the school's history.It took this elegant ceremony among a sea of（7）

  for Mathew to realize the coming pressure. "Dad.jye.ai if it's too hard for me here？" he asks me.
     "You came from a tough academic school with great grades.You make it happen.This won't be any different.This school（8）

  you because they know you can succeed."
     "None of the other kids look scared." he says.For the first time I can remember since he was a baby，I can see his eyes are welling up.I want to（9）

  out and hug him.jye.ai I don't.Instead I look him in the eyes. "Never compare your insides to some else's outsides." He nods and turns away， "I think I might take a nap."
     "Sure，I'll wake you in a while." He curls up in a ball，like he used to.I unfold a blanket，（10）

  him，and tuck it underneath.
  
  

  （1）	A．shared	B．read	C．written	D．mentioned
  （2）	A．delivery	B．dining	C．meeting	D．staff
  （3）	A．books	B．snacks	C．belongings	D．presents
  （4）	A．memory	B．experience	C．compliment	D．company
  （5）	A．bright	B．wet	C．sharp	D．big
  （6）	A．curiosity	B．enjoyment	C．uncertainty	D．disappointment
  （7）	A．parents	B．strangers	C．professors	D．friends
  （8）	A．needed	B．made	C．trained	D．chose
  （9）	A．go	B．reach	C．drop	D．help
  （10）	A．comfort	B．shelter	C．block	D．cover
  组卷：6引用：1难度：0.6

  解析

第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 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 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

• 2．A International Workers' Day is a day to show respect for the working people and advocate the spirit of hard work.The Chinese are known as hardworking and inventive people.Since its reform and opening-up in the late 1970s，China has lifted more than 770 million people out of（1）

  （poor）.It is now the second（2）

  （large） economy in the world.The Chinese working people have risen to the challenges，working hard to overcome adverse circumstances such as the COVID-19 epidemic. （3）

  （realize） the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation relies on the diligent work of people from all walks of life.The working people should take the lead and have complete confidence in this great cause.
  B "It's so cute!" "I want one!" Since such posts spread on social media，the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen（4）

  （become） a star across the globe.The lovable panda wears a full-body "shell" （5）

  （make） out of ice，which looks like an astronaut suit.
      With the popularity of the Olympic mascot，it has served（6）

  an ambassador for winter sports，bringing joy to those（7）

  participated in and watched the Olympic Winter Games.
  C Five-year-old Naomi lost her teddy bear on a hiking path （8）

  the autumn of 2020.Teddy was the first gift Naomi's parents gave to her.Despite（9）

  （constant） checking with the lost and found，her family didn't get the bear back.Fortunately，Ranger（ 护林员 ）Tom，（10）

  monitors actual bear activity，came across the teddy bear.He kept it and rode with it until a friend of the family spotted the bear and helped send it back home nearly a year later.
  组卷：4引用：1难度：0.4

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第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38 分）第一节（共 14 小题；每小题 2 分，共 28 分）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。

• 3．Emergencies are scary，but there is now a new smart ring on the market that will quickly call for help when you need it most.Meet Nimb，a ring that includes a panic button.It lets you send emergency alerts （警报） to preset contacts from its mobile app with the touch of a thumb.Whether you are being attacked or experiencing a serious health problem，Nimb will help keep you safe and sound.
     Smart Ring to the Rescue
     The story behind the development with this new technology is unique and touchjye.aig.In 2010，Kathy Roma，who is the co-founder and communications lead with Nimb，was violently attacked by a complete stranger and was on the brink of death.She suffered multiple stab wounds in a safe neighborhood，just a few feet away from a police station.Her saving grace wasn't just her fight and drive to survive，but the call for help.
     Since then，she has been searching to find a way for others to have a voice when they're in need of help and has been a driving force in the development of this new technology.And Nimb is easy to use.All you need to do when you are in trouble is press its button for three seconds and an instant message will be sent to your contacts.Your contacts will get instant emergency alerts on their smartphones and tablets.This smart ring tracks your exact location in real-time and your contacts will know where you are at all times.
     Nimb's app includes an alert card，and built-in chat and notification features.The ring is compatible （兼容的） with Bluetooth 4+，iOS 7+ and Android 4+.It is also equipped with a rechargeable LiPo Battery that will last about two weeks，and is designed to withstand water and dust.
     Nimb：Stay Safe in Style
     What makes this smart ring extra special is that it is cool and futuristic looking.It comes in two colors：Stealth Black and Classic White.The ring is available in US ring sizes 4-12，which means you can wear it on any of your fingers.There's no doubt this new technology will be a hit on the market：everyone wants to have that extra piece of mind when it comes to health and safety.Nimb retails for ﹩129.
  
  （1）Nimb is designed to help users

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  A．relieve pain in stressful situations
  B．warn friends of surrounding dangers
  C．call contacts for help in emergencies
  D．keep track of serious health problems
  （2）Kathy Roma got the idea of Nimb from

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  A．her experience of being attacked
  B．her desire to have a voice in technology
  C．her dream of founding her own company
  D．her drive to survive from a serious disease
  （3）How do you use Nimb when you are in trouble？

  
  A．By editing an emergency message.
  B．By pressing a button for three seconds.
  C．By tracking the location of preset contacts.
  D．By sending alerts to the smartphones nearby.
  组卷：2引用：2难度：0.4

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第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32 分）第一节 阅读表达（共 4 小题；第 1、2 题各 2 分，第 3 题 3 分，第 4 题 5 分，共 12 分）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。

• 8．Emoji and Workplace Communication In Asia，messaging platforms are growing rapidly，with users in the hundreds of millions，both at work and play.The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally.It's been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work.
      Written communications can often read as cold and dull.Using emojis can add humor and feeling，keeping intention clear.Messages with emojis feel more conversational，encouraging better and more frequent communication.
      In any given office，employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond，and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge.An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform.While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually，for those used to working with traditional tools like email，it may feel like a learning curve （曲线）.The good news is that it's simple to learn and can be worth the effort.
      There is also the matter of tone（语气）.Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly.Emoji can help communication feel friendlier，and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.
      Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome.And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication，you'll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.
  
  （1）According to the passage，what is the function of using emojis in communication？

  
  （2）Please paraphrase the underlined part in your own words.

  
  （3）Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why.
  ^➢An emoji in a formal business email can make it informal.

  
  （4）Think of an occasion where you use emojis and explain why. （about 40 words）
  组卷：7引用：2难度：0.5

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第二节 应用文 （共 20 分）

• 9．假如你是李华，上周日你校邀请本市环保专家王明为全校师生做了一场关于垃圾分类的演讲，大家深有启发。请你就本次活动给校园英语报写一篇报道。内容包括：
  1.活动时间和地点；
  2.活动内容；
  3.活动的反响和意义。
  垃圾分类 garbage classification
  注意：1．词数不少于 100；
  2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
  组卷：4引用：1难度：0.6

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