2021-2022学年甘肃省庆阳市宁县高二（下）期末英语试卷

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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

• 1．Four New Books to Consider Reading in 2022 Here is a sampling of non-fiction and fiction titles to consider reading in 2022.
     Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
     Available January 4
     The New York Times best-selling novelist Rachel Hawkins scored with both lovers of thrillers and the classics last year with The Wife Upstairs，a modern retelling of Jane Eyre.This year，she's going for the Agatha Christie fan base（or anyone who enjoyed HBO's The White Lotus）with an island mystery involving a set of Gen Z adventure travelers.Naturally，the adventure spins out of control—and someone ends up dead in paradise.
     Rise：My Story by Lindsey Vonn
     Available January 11
     Lindsey Vonn is the most decorated female skier of all time and one of the most celebrated female American athletes of this century.In her first memoir，Vonn shares information never before disclosed in interviews，including little-known details about her struggles with mental and physical health.
     The Last Slave Ship by Ben Raines
     Available January 25
     Fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was banned，the Clotilda was the last ship in history to traffic kidnapped（被绑架的）Africans to the United States.Journalist Ben Raines，who discovered the ship's remains，tells the true story of the ship's miserable voyage，the town founded by survivors after escaping，and the legacy（遗产）their later generations carry with them to this day.
     Women Talk Money edited by Rebecca Walker
     Available March 15
     This book of essays，edited by famous feminist and writer Rebecca Walker，explores how money can impact women's lives，from the power structures of their relationships to the kind of health care they can expect to receive or lack.
  
  （1）What can we learn about Rachel Hawkins？

  
  A．She writes horror novels.
  B．She finally died in paradise.
  C．She wrote Jane Eyre last year.
  D．She is the best-selling novelist in the world.
  （2）Which book is an autobiography？

  
  A．Reckless Girls.
  B．Rise：My Story.
  C．The Last Slave Ship.
  D．Women Talk Money.
  （3）For those interested in modern history，which date may they look forward to？

  
  A．March 15.
  B．January 4.
  C．January 11.
  D．January 25.
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• 2．I took a job as a receptionist for a vet almost five decades ago.As an animal lover，I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn't have to assist with any wounded animals.
     I could not bear to see any creature in pain.At the end of my first week，we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman puppy in his arms and begging us to save its life.
     The four-month-old puppy had been hit by a car.The vet and I ran back into the operating room.The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal's body was around one shoulder.The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours，stitching it back together again.That was the easy part.The puppy had broken multiple bones，including its spine.If it survived the next few days，we were quite sure it would never walk again.
     That day forever changed my life.The veterinarian trusted me a lot and I became his assistant in all things medical.One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy（治疗）.I remember moving its tiny legs to try to keep its muscles from withering.Weeks went by until one day，I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly.And it continued to push back till it could finally use its legs.
     One year later，I walked into the clinic's crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client.Suddenly，a huge Doberman who had been standing quietly with its owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and bolted（脱缰）toward me.I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on its hind legs，its front paws on my shoulders，washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!
     I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.Since retirement，I've volunteered at a no-kill animal shelter.In all the time that has passed and all the experiences I have had，I have never met such a grateful dog.
  
  （1）What happened when the author was about to finish his first week's job？

  
  A．A young man was injured.
  B．A bus hit a four-month-old puppy.
  C．A dog rushed into his shop with its owner.
  D．A young man brought a seriously-injured dog to the office.
  （2）What can we learn about the injured puppy？

  
  A．Its skin was severely injured.
  B．It had just one shoulder left.
  C．All its bones broke except spine.
  D．It could only survive for a couple of days.
  （3）Why was the author pinned against the wall？

  
  A．Because the dog went mad.
  B．Because the dog was excited to see him.
  C．Because the dog wanted to bite him.
  D．Because the dog's name was called by him.
  （4）What can be a suitable title for the text？

  
  A．A Caring Vet.
  B．An Interesting Job.
  C．A Grateful Patient.
  D．A Life-saving Surgery.
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• 3．Everyone can recognize the Coca-Cola logo，but it hasn't always looked the same as it does now.Coca-Cola and the color red go together like "peanut butter and jelly".After all，we would recognize that iconic red label anywhere.But why did the company choose this shade（色度）for its logo in the first place？
     Some claimed that the red color came from one of the company's first advertisements，which featured Santa Claus wearing his famous red-and-white suit and holding a Coca-Cola bottle.But according to the Coca-Cola Company，its famous logo dates back to the very beginning of the brand itself.Over 130 years ago，Coca-Cola was sold in barrels at American drug stores and pharmacies.Alcohol was distributed in the same way.But while alcohol was taxed at the time，soft drinks were not.So，the Coca-Cola Company began painting its barrels red in order to help customers and tax officials differentiate them from barrels of wine.
     And the design was made for easy decoration and advertisements in restaurants and stores. "You see a red disc icon on a storefront，and you know you'll be able to get delicious，ice-cold Coca-Cola there." said Ted Ryan，a Coca-Cola archivist（档案管理员）.The Coca-Cola logo's typography（字体），the other hand，is an official font，called "Spencerian" It has been associated with the brand since the late he late 1，800s.But who is the person behind the iconic script？It was not the creator，but his book keeper frank M Robinson，after he suggested that the two C's would look attractive in advertising.This is just one of those random，interesting facts that may have just blown your mind.A few years after its original，the logo swapped the swirly（成涡旋形的）font for a more Gothic style，which only lasted a year.Will it stay unchanged？Who knows？
  
  （1）What's the author's purpose of mentioning "peanut butter and jelly"？

  
  A．To stress the popularity of Coca-Cola.
  B．To promote Coca-Cola in every place.
  C．To recommend dishes matched with Coca-Cola.
  D．To indicate the relationship between Coca-Cola and red.
  （2）Why did the Coca-Cola Company choose the color red for its logo？

  
  A．Because it symbolized Santa Claus.
  B．Because it could distinguish Coca-Cola from wine.
  C．Because red was from its first advertisement.
  D．Because red was used by the tax officials illegally.
  （3）What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about？

  
  A．The history of Coca-Cola logo's typography.
  B．The creator of Coca-Cola logo's typography.
  C．The advantage of Coca-Cola logo's typography.
  D．The disadvantage of Coca-Cola logo's typography.
  （4）What is the author's general attitude towards the Coca-Cola logo？

  
  A．Neutral.
  B．Enthusiasm.
  C．Defensive.
  D．Negative.
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第三部分 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）

• 8．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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。
  
      I have many problems with my behavior when I was in fifth grade.My mom was really concerning about me.In order to make sure I developed good habits，and she made specific rules for me.For instance，I couldn't play those game，I had to keep doing exercise to keep fit，and I should active say hello when meeting someone I knew.In fact，I didn't like greeting others，but he put stress on the importance of that.Besides，my mom didn't allow me to eating junk food because she thought my health might be on risk.Understanding my mom's concerns，I did all the things what were allowed by her with appreciation.
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第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

• 9．假定你是学校英语读书会的负责人李华，原定于下周六上午9点在学校图书馆举行的"同读一本书"现场阅读交流活动因故改为线上进行，时间不变。请给读书会成员发一封邮件，内容包括：
  1.调整原因；
  2.活动内容；
  3.希望理解。
  注意：1.词数100左右；
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
  3.文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等信息。
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