2021-2022学年甘肃省白银市靖远四中高二（下）期中英语试卷

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

• 1．Xi'an enjoys a reputations as a"Living History Museum" due to its rich，diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures.Apart from the Terracotta Warriors，there are also some other attractions in the city.Here are some of them.
     Ancient City Wall
     Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system.Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls.The wall is now a landmark，dividing the city into inner and outer areas.
     Giant Wild Goose Pagoda （塔）
     Situated in an ancient temple，the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty.It is traditional Chinese architecture.One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures （经文） and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang，who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.
     Shaanxi History Museum
     The Shaanxi History Museum，built in 1991，is home to over 370，000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years.The museum consists of three main sections.Its collections range from bronze ware （器皿） to pottery ware，gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.
     The Muslim Quarter
     One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian.The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years.Consisting of a number of food streets，the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.
  
  （1）In which place can you know more about Buddhism？

  
  A．Ancient City Wall.
  B．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
  C．Shaanxi History Museum.
  D．The Muslim Quarter.
  （2）What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter？

  
  A．Create some bronze wares.
  B．Eat diverse delicious snacks.
  C．Visit some watchtowers.
  D．Translate Buddhist scriptures.
  （3）What do you know from the text？

  
  A．The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.
  B．Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
  C．The Xi'an City Wall is the oldest Chinese city wall.
  D．The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.
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• 2．Jack was born without eyes.He was very lucky as he grew up having other kittens （young cats）to socialize with，and was used to people from the moment he was born.However，when it came time to find the kittens homes，no one knew where Jack would end up.
     That's when I got an email from my friend.All she asked was "Do you still want one of the kittens？There's one here with no eyes and no one would like to take him." Without thinking，I told her that I did want the kitten.
     When we first brought him home，Jack stayed mostly in my room.After about a day he had no issues running around and climbing on everything.At times he gets lost in the house，he'll stop.But we just call him and talk to him and it isn't long before he finds his way back to us.
     A few weeks after getting Jack，we got a new farm cat named Bear.Jack and Bear have become best friends.It doesn't matter that he can't see.He always knows when Bear is around.He'll run across the yard straight to Bear and wrap his front legs around his neck in a big hug.They run after each other around and wrestle.They'll lie down in the grass together when tired.
     Jack is truly an inspiration.I've owned lots of kittens in my life，but Jack is the happiest and most playful.He doesn't feel sorry for himself.He doesn't need pity.I think Jean，owner of Gumbo，another eyeless cat，said it is best when she told me that cats don't have disabilities，they have adaptability.
  
  （1）Why did Jack come to our home？

  
  A．I cared for an eyeless cat.
  B．I didn't mind whether he was blind.
  C．No other young cats kept him company.
  D．My friend begged me to take him home.
  （2）Which of the following statements is TRUE？

  
  A．Jack often wrestles with Bear indoors.
  B．Jack likes to play with a new eyeless cat.
  C．Jack quickly adapts to the new environment.
  D．Jack is good at talking and playing with people.
  （3）What does the underlined word "issues" in Paragraph 3 mean？

  
  A．Trouble.
  B．Fun.
  C．Luck.
  D．Business.
  （4）What can we learn from the passage？

  
  A．A cat has nine lives.
  B．All is well that ends well.
  C．God helps those who help themselves.
  D．A good beginning makes a good ending.
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• 3．More than four decades ago，British scientist Robert Edwards first witnessed the miracle of human life growing inside a test tube at his Cambridge lab，Since that groundbreaking moment，more than four million babies have been born through IVF（体外受精）and in 2010 his great contribution to science was finally recognized as he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
     The prize for Dr.Edwards，who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008，includes a ￡900，000 cheque.The Nobel Assembly described IVF as "a milestone in modern medicine".
     With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe，the Manchesterborn physiologist developed IVF-leading to the birth of the world's first test tube baby.Dr.Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertility（生育）treatment and given hope to millions of couples.
     It was a scientific breakthrough that changed the lives of millions of couples.They said，"His achievements have made it possible to treat infertility，a disease which makes humans unable to have a baby.This condition has been afflicting a large percentage of mankind，including more than 10% of all couples worldwide."
     Professor Edwards，who has 5 daughters and 11 grandchildren，began his research at Cambridge University in 1963，after receiving his PhD in 1955.He once said，"The most important thing in life is having a child.Nothing is more special than a child." With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe，Prof.Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridgeshire，which now treats more than 900 women a year.Each year，more than 30，000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11，000 babies are born as a result of the treatment.
     But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was "unethical and immoral".
     Martin Johnson，professor of reproductive（生殖的）sciences at the University of Cambridge，said the award was "long overdue".He said， "We couldn't understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delighted-this is the cherry on the cake for him."Professor Edwards was too ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was "thrilled and delighted".
  
  （1）What is Robert Edwards' contribution to science？

  
  A．Challenging a disease which stops couples having a baby.
  B．Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing.
  C．Enabling millions of couples to live a better life.
  D．Helping couples with infertility to have test tube babies.
  （2）What does the underlined word "afflicting" in Paragraph 4 most probably refer to？

  
  A．Troubling.
  B．Developing.
  C．Improving.
  D．Frightening.
  （3）What can be inferred from Paragraph 6 and Paragraph 7？

  
  A．Some people envied Professor Edwards for his being awarded.
  B．Different opinions were voiced on Professor Edwards' work.
  C．Professor Edwards deserved the prize for his breakthrough.
  D．The prize was late because the finding was first considered immoral.
  （4）What might be the best title for the passage？

  
  A．Life Stories of Robert Edwards
  B．Preparations for Having a Baby
  C．Nobel Prize for IVF Expert Edwards
  D．Treatment of Infertility in a Lab
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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节 短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）

• 10．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
  增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
  删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
  修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
  注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
  2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
      The summer holiday is coming．My classmates and I are talking about how to do during the holiday.We can chose between staying at home and take a trip.If we stay at home，it is comfortable but there is no need to spend money.But in that case，we will learn little about world.If we go on a trip abroad，we can broaden your view and gain knowledges we cannot get from books.Some classmates suggest we can go to places of interest nearby.I thought that it is a good idea.It does not cost many，yet we can still learn a lot.
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第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

• 11．假定你是李华，你校将举办音乐节。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，内容包括：
  1.时间；
  2.活动安排；
  3.欢迎他表演节目。
  注意：
  1.词数100左右；
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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