2021-2022学年广东省梅州市兴宁市叶塘中学高二（上）期中英语试卷

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分）第一节 （共 15 小题； 每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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．As lockdown starts to slowly lift，it's such a treat to be able to travel around the appealing coastline or book holidays in the UK again.
     Camber Sands
     The impressive dunes（沙丘）system that makes Camber Sands the south coast's most Arabian-looking beach destination is filled with wonders.A number of "desert" films were shot here，including Carry On Follow That Camel.
     Getting there：one hour 40 minutes by train from London St Pancras International to Rye，with a change at Ashford and a short bus ride to the beach：about two hours by car.
     Tankerton Beach
     Tankerton Beach offers lovely views.When you've had your fill of beach time，it's time for a bellyful of the town's native oysters（牡蛎）：head for Harbour Street and High Street for a fantastic selection of places to try them.
     Getting there：one hour 20 minutes by train from London Victoria about one hour 40 minutes by car.
     West Wittering
     A huge Blue Flag beach makes this West Wittering one of the south coast's finest for all kinds of beach activities.You can get involved in sunbathing and safe swimming （lifeguards patrol （巡逻） here in the summer months），go rock-pooling or just explore the ecology of the beach.
     Getting there：one hour 30 minutes by train from London Victoria to Chichester，plus a bus ride to the beach about two hours by car.
     Dungeness
     Rediscover your childhood on a steam railway.explore strange Word War I radar devices and discover old railroad car in this most magic place of Dungeness.There's some wonderful landscaping to enjoy，especially filmmaker Derek Jarman's separated home and garden.
     Getting there：one hour by train from London St Pancras International to Folkstone，with a one hour 30 minute bus ride to Dungeness about two hours by car.
  
  （1）What is the advantage of travelling to Tankerton Beach in transportation？

  
  A．It takes the shortest time by car.
  B．It offers lovely views on the way.
  C．A short bus ride is also available.
  D．You can get there with a change.
  （2）What can you do in West Wittering？

  
  A．Surf with friends.
  B．Taste delicious seafoods.
  C．Swim with lifeguards.
  D．Explore water between rocks.
  （3）If you are a movie fan of Derek Jarman，which place will you choose？

  
  A．Camber Sands.
  B．Tankerton Beach.
  C．West Wittering.
  D．Dungeness.
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• 2．Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times，but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent.Moreover，my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.
     I hesitated.How would I，unable to speak the language，totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system，conduct interviews and do research？It seemed impossible，and with considerable regret，I sat down to write a letter rejecting the job.Suddenly a thought ran through my mind：you can't learn if you don't try.So I accepted the assignment.
     There were some bad moments.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler.And ever since，I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote places，without guides or even advanced bookings，confident that somehow I will manage.
     The point is that the new，along with the different，is almost scary by definition.But each time you try something，you learn，and as the learning piles up，the world opens to you.
     I've learned to ski at 40，and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon.And I know I'll go on doing such things.It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others.I'm not.But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.
  
  （1）The author accepted the assignment because

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  A．he had never travelled abroad before
  B．he hardly knew any foreign languages
  C．he was familiar with any other country in Europe
  D．he would learn something new and different by trying
  （2）Which of the following statements is TRUE？

  
  A．The author had been abroad only twice.
  B．The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.
  C．The author admitted that anything different was terrible.
  D．The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.
  （3）We can infer from the text that the author is

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  A．awkward
  B．generous
  C．stubborn
  D．brave
  （4）What's the best title of the text？

  
  A．An Interesting Trip Abroad.
  B．My First Writing Assignment.
  C．Ready to Try and Challenge.
  D．How to Be Daring and Brave.
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• 3．How much do consumers care about the carbon footprint of the products they buy？Would they care more if the goods were labeled with emissions （排放物） data？Does it matter at which stage in the lifecycle of a product the carbon is emitted？Research published in the International Journal of Environmental Policy and Decision Making offers a way to find out.
     Study participants view a carbon footprint label as similar to labels that have appeared on some existing products.The label shows the carbon dioxide emissions connected with their production，transportation，usage and disposal （清理），thus showing the buyer the likely effect on climate change of buying a particular product.
     In the first group of studies，the research team proved that carbon emissions and a carbon emissions label would indeed play a role in consumer product decisions，although not as great a role as price.In a second set of studies，the team found that emissions connected with usage were most important to consumers followed by the transportation and disposal stages.The carbon footprint of the producing process was considered less important to consumers than the other stages in the product's lifecycle because it is outside the consumer's control.That is，the participants felt they were less responsible for carbon emitted during producing process.Consumers value recycling a product，but the researchers found that，overall，the consumers would prefer producers to offset （补偿） carbon emissions rather than having to address the problem directly themselves.
     Consumers are increasingly concerned with climate change problems，and already carbon labeling is appearing on some products. "We find that participants not only take the carbon label into account when making product decisions，but they want detailed information on the label，" the researchers explain.They suggest that companies should prepare for how carbon emissions labels might affect future consumer choice.
  
  （1）Which of the following most affects consumer's choice？

  
  A．Labels.
  B．Price.
  C．Packaging.
  D．Carbon footprint.
  （2）About the carbon dioxide emissions in the product's lifecycle，which stage do consumers care most？

  
  A．Usage stage.
  B．Transportation stage.
  C．Disposal stage.
  D．Producing stage.
  （3）Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "address"？

  
  A．Look into.
  B．Point out.
  C．Deal with.
  D．Run into.
  （4）What can be inferred from the last paragraph？

  
  A．Companies should take carbon emissions more seriously.
  B．All products have been labeled with carbon emissions data.
  C．Producers will attach less importance to carbon emissions labels.
  D．Products labeled with carbon emissions data will have poor sales.
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• 4．In the Hollywood industry，most of the studios are using AI to make movies for various reasons such as getting the actors out of danger，replacing the actors in different scenes，forming appealing atmosphere to enhance （增强） the views.
     Directors and producers are using VFX（Visual effects）.animations and Al to make a model that looks like the actor and replaces the actor's place.In particular.Al is used in scenes where actors have to produce certain stunts （特技）to develop setups in the studio artificially.VFX is used to later change the internal studio backgrounds to a different place in the movie
     There are many movies with two characters of the same actor.When Al was not a part of the film.editors used different methods to show the two aspects of the same actor in one scene.But now Al is being used to form the second character of the same actor and is being performed to the viewers.
     By a perfect combination of animation，VFX and A1，realistic models are being created.And the most fun pat is the fictitious character can hold the face of the actor but the ape，hairstyles and clothing can be changed to create more enhanced looks according to the movie scene and story.With the help of Al.jye.ai directors are creating appealing scenes to enhance the thrill and excitement In Jurassic Park，no dinosaurs were running.jye.ai with the help of AI and visual effects we could enjoy the scenes and the atmospheres
     The directors and the produces direct to form a green screen including the obstacles and those green screens get replaced with the views that are made from Al and VFX.jye.ai the actors make the scenes alive and deliver the most suitable action-packed movie scenes.This method also enhances the viewers' experience，which makes the movie a blockbuster （大片）.
  
  （1）What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1？

  
  A．How Al helps actors.
  B．What AI brings to movies.
  C．Why Al is applied to movies.
  D．Where Al is made full use of.
  （2）What can we infer from paragraph 3？

  
  A．AI can be used as an editor.
  B．Editors consider AI irreplaceable.
  C．Editors used many methods to replace AI.
  D．AI makes what used to be complex scenes easier.
  （3）What's the author's attitude to using VFX.animations and Al in movies？

  
  A．Supportive.
  B．Sceptical.
  C．Unconcerned.
  D．Enthusiastic.
  （4）Which of the following could be the best title for the text？

  
  A．What Al Brings Out Hollywood Movies.
  B．Why AI Is Applied to Hollywood Movies.
  C．Which Hollywood Movies Make Much Use of AI.
  D．How AI Is Being Applied to Hollywood Movies.
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第二节（共 5 小题； 每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5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。

• 5．Tips for Keeping Awake in Class If you want to keep awake during class，sleep the night before your class.Students who doze（打 瞌睡）in class often missed sleep the night before.Getting enough sleep is your first line of defense when it comes to staying awake in class.（1）

  For most people，eight hours of sleep is enough to get through the day，but your body may require more.
     （2）

  This will train your body to know when it needs to be asleep and when it is time to wake up.Allow yourself time to relax before heading to bed by putting away your phone，homework，and other things that keep your mind active.Getting enough high-quality sleep can help you.
     Another way is to take a shower before class. （3）

  The warm water from your shower raises your body temperature.This also increases your heart rate so your blood travels around your body faster.Finally，it helps deliver oxygen to your important organs so your body can work at the best level of efficiency.
     （4）

  When your body is exposed to cold water，your blood will flow at a higher pressure，meaning that your circulation（循环）is even further increased.The cold water will also help wake you up because it will shock your body，forcing you to breathe more deeply. （5）

  And thus you will be more mentally sharp.
  
  A.Having a warm meal also works.
  B.This will increase your oxygen intake.
  C.Perform a series of movements before sleep.
  D.This helps you feel refreshed and awakens your senses.
  E.For some extra energy，finish your shower with cold water.
  F.Make sure to get some shut-eye if you have a class the next day.
  G.Keep a regular sleep schedule by going to bed at the same time each night.
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第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分 25 分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

• 6．My brother Ethan and I are twins.We were （1）

  in matching clothes.We looked the same.As we grew，Ethan and I were eager to establish （2）

  identities.We made different friends，wore different clothes.In high school we often （3）

  talking to each other.Then we chose different（4）

  and were living apart for the first time in our lives.
     This was （5）

  to me：life without a twin.without people mixing me up with Ethan.But the （6）

  also terrified me.Alone at college.I felt like I had lost something.
     In some ways，being apart brought Ethan and me closer together.（7）

  we were at colleges in different states we began calling each other.I can't remember who （8）

  who first.jye.ai we never talked about emotions，or philosophy，or about any severe topic.We'd just give little （9）

  ，"I haven't slept in 24 hours" "I just ate a huge hamburger" At the（10）

  of my long-distance chats with Ethan he'd hang up.jye.ai I'd be alone again in my room.
     The （11）

  allowed us to （12）

  out what we actually like about each other.So we really gained something by crossing the miles.
     Ethan and I are （13）

  together again for now，back in our childhood home，along with my parents and my sister.We stay up late playing video games，cracking jokes，belly-laughing softly so we don't （14）

  others.We still seldom talk about serious （15）

  .Ethan often makes fun of me.It's nice，not being alone.
  
  

  （1）	A．built	B．covered	C．dressed	D．raised
  （2）	A．similar	B．separate	C．fantastic	D．memorable
  （3）	A．avoided	B．liked	C．kept	D．stopped
  （4）	A．jobs	B．colleges	C．homes	D．dreams
  （5）	A．interesting	B．challenging	C．rewarding	D．exciting
  （6）	A．emotion	B．thought	C．change	D．position
  （7）	A．Generally	B．Then	C．Therefore	D．Once
  （8）	A．called	B．told	C．helped	D．asked
  （9）	A．gifts	B．comments	C．updates	D．details
  （10）	A．edge	B．end	C．bottom	D．time
  （11）	A．distance	B．direction	C．experience	D．knowledge
  （12）	A．point	B．take	C．look	D．figure
  （13）	A．working	B．studying	C．living	D．leaving
  （14）	A．awake	B．accompany	C．notice	D．hurt
  （15）	A．problems	B．topics	C．words	D．ideas
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第二节.课文语法填空（每空 1 分，共 10 空，满分 10 分）

• 7．Even though the sun is （1）

  （bright）shining，telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.I'm above the Arctic Circle，（2）

  in summer the sun never sets.I'm in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park，a place with no roads or towns.
      Around 9，000 years ago，reindeer began to arrive.Following the reindeer （3）

  （be） the Sami people，who made this territory their home.Getting here is quite（4）

  （difficulty）.In 1909，Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in （5）

  （it） natural state.Though the Sami（6）

  （allow） to continue their traditional way of life in the park，no one else can live here.
      For hundreds （7）

  years，looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami.They used the reindeer's meat for food，their bones for tools，and their skin for making clothes and tents.Since reindeer were always on （8）

  move，the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them.
      After breakfast，I pack my bag and set out again.Since I must carry all of my food and （9）

  （supply）with me，my bag weighs about 30 kilograms. （10）

  （stay） in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.Here I am，enjoying this great adventure.
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第三部分基础知识检测（共两节，每小题 1.5 分，共10小题 ，满分15.0分）第一节.单词拼写（每空 1.5 分，共 10 空，满分 15 分）

• 8．Reading is of

  （必要的） importance in language learning.
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• 9．I find it difficult to be

  （客观的） where he's concerned.
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第二节.单句语法填空（每空 1.5 分，共 10 空，满分 15 分）

• 27．Seeing the boy so upset，the mother called the teacher to

  （inquiry） any what was going on at school.
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第四部分 基础写作（15 分）

• 28．假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部讲举办论坛，探讨未来机器人的发展和应用。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
  1.未来机器人的发展；
  2.未来机器人在各领域 （日常生活；医疗领域；教育等） 的应用；
  3.结束语。
  注意：
  1.开头已经给出，词数 80 词左右；
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  
  Hello，everyone，
      I'm Li Hua，____________
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