湖南省益阳市箴言中学2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试-英语-Word版含答案.docx

益阳市箴言中学2021—2022学年高二期中考试
英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分：听力（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，满分7.5分）请听下面5 段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. When will the man leave for London?
A. This Thursday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
2. What will the two speakers do first?
A. Look for the new tie. B. Fix the shelf. C. Paint the shelf.
3. Where is the Language Arts building?
A. On the right of the bridge. B. At the end of Center Walk
C. Opposite the Physical Education building.
4. Which country are the two foreign girls from?
A. China. B. Korea. C. Thailand.
5. What does the man think the woman should have chosen?
A. Biology. B. Medicine. C. History.
其次节（共15小题，满分22.5分）请听下面5 段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When will Sam probably arrive here?
A. In half an hour. B. In an hour. C. In one and a half hours.
7. How will Sam come here?
A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Which is the main reason that the man’s arm got burnt?
A. The cup. B. The noodles. C. The cat.
9. How did the man hurt his head?
A. He hit it against the table. B. He had a car accident. C. He fell down the stairs.
请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who taught the man how to make coffee?
A. Judy. B. Lily. C. Mike.
11. When will the woman’s friends arrive?
A. At 4:00. B. At 5:00. C. At 6:00.
12. What doesn’t the man need to buy?
A. Sugar. B. Apples. C. Bananas.
请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why doesn’t the man need the CD player?
A. He already has one. B. It’s too expensive. C. It looks a little damaged.
14. For whom does the man buy the cassettes（磁带）?
A. His wife. B. His son. C. Himself.
15. How much does the man want to pay for the cassettes?
A. Fifty dollars. B. Twenty-eight dollars. C. Twentyfive dollars.
16. Which of the following does the woman offer for free?
A. A hat. B. A ring. C. A jacket.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When were the two floors added to the city library?
A. In 1970. B. In 1980 C. In 1990
18. What books are kept on the second floor?
A. Science books and older books.
B. Latest magazines and newspapers. C. Novels and textbooks.
19. Which floor does the speaker visit frequently?
A. The third floor. B. The second floor. C. The first floor.
20. How many hours is the library open on the weekend?
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.

其次部分：阅读部分（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）
第一节：共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分
Passage A
You’re rushing to work and a man ahead of you collapses on the sidewalk. Do you stop to help? In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people neglect their gaze and keep on walking rather than stop and get involved.
“There is a tendency to decide that no action is needed.” says a psychologist. “The first thoughts that pop into your mind often keep you from offering help. In order to take action, you have to work against them.” Here are some common thoughts that might prevent you from helping:
● Why should I be the one I’m probably not the most competent(能干的) person in this crowd. You might think someone older or with more medical knowledge should offer assistance.
● What if he doesn’t really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others.
● No one else looks concerned-this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us- but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public.
“If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction（无为、迟钝）, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes it’s just a matter of turning to the person next to you and saying, ‘It looks like we should do something.’ Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”
21. Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others?
A. I’m not the very person capable of setting the problem.
B. It looks like we should do something.
C. It must not be a problem as no one else is concerned.
D. He doesn’t really need my help.
22. According to a study of by- standers, what will some people do when a man ahead falls down on the sidewalk?
A. They will call for help and then walk away. B. They will stop and offer help.
C. They will turn away their eyes and go on walking. D. They will laugh at him.
23. In order to offer others your timely help, you need to _______.
A. ask others for help and call the police
B. get along well with the passers-by who spot the trouble
C. go directly to the police station
D. work against the first thoughts that prevent you offering help

24. The main purpose of the text is to tell readers _______.
A. to give others a hand B. to be more competent
C. not to risk looking foolish D. to stop and evaluate the situation

Passage B
According to the Macmillan English Dictionary, alien is a word used to refer to a person or creature from a planet other than Earth. Aliens are beings that are believed to exist by many people. Is there evidence that aliens are real? Let us find out.
Aliens have often been in the news. They have always been surrounded (包围) by mystery and interest of people all around the world. Some people have claimed (声称) to have been taken away by aliens. Some have claimed to have actually seen them. But there has been no certain evidence for the idea that aliens exist.
Alien sightings have mostly involved sights of ape-like (类猿的) creatures or humanlike figures seen in the dark. At times, some people have even found blood or hair at the locations where aliens were seen. But it is likely that these sightings are of bears or apes. Possibly, people mistake bears or apes for aliens. Alien sightings could have probably been a result of human imagination followed with fear.
Media (媒体) have always described aliens as having humanlike figures traveling in plate-shaped space vehicles. Aliens have long since appeared in films. The media image of aliens is perhaps deeply rooted in the minds of common people. It makes them believe in the reality of aliens. Aliens described in literature have always influenced young minds. But have media been able to produce any evidence that aliens exist? Probably, not!
Alien sightings have mostly been followed with sightings of light in the night sky. People who claim to have seen aliens said they have witnessed mysterious lights in the sky. Some of them have also believed that the light came from the spaceships used by aliens. Plate-shaped objects traveling across the sky have often been taken as aliens’ space vehicles. People have seen certain mysterious objects floating in the sky and called them aliens. Researchers say that some of these sightings might just be certain astronomical phenomena (天文现象). 
Unless aliens come to Earth and come into contact with us, we may not be able to say for sure that aliens are real. Don’t you think so?
25. According to the third paragraph, alien sightings are most likely to be _____. A. imaginary           B. similar   C. serious                  D. scientific 
26. Why do many people believe in the reality of aliens? A. Because humanlike figures have been seen in the dark. B. Because media have collected first-hand evidence that aliens exist. C. Because humanlike figures traveling in plate-shaped objects have been found. D. Because the images of aliens described in films have greatly affected people for ages.
27. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. People all over the world show great interest in aliens. B. Young people are deeply affected by the books about aliens. C. It’s said that alien sightings are usually followed with unusual lights. D. Aliens are harmful to people and animals living on Earth.
28. What is the best title for the passage? A. Aliens in the minds of common people B. What do people see in alien sightings? C. Do aliens really exist in our world? D. Alien reports from different people

Passage C
Pat O’Burke was a poor Irishman with a large family, and one morning, waking up very early from cold and hunger, he decided to go shooting in a wood near his cottage. The wood belonged to Lord Northwood, a rich gentleman, Pat had no right to go there, but in it there were swarms of rabbits and flocks of birds that were good to eat, and Pat determined to take the risk. Suddenly he saw the owner, with a group of friends, coming towards him in the wood. There was a look of anger on Lord Northwood's face as he caught sight of the gun in Pat's hands. Pat's heart sank with fear, but he saw there was no hope of escape, so he walked boldly(大胆) up to the company and said to Lord Northwood, “Good morning, sir, and what has brought you out so early this morning?” Lord Northwood, rather surprised, said he and his Mends were taking a little exercise to get an appetite(食欲) for their breakfast. Then, looking at Pat with suspicion(怀疑), he said, “but why are you out so early in the morning?” “Well, sir” said Pat, “I just came out to see if I could get a breakfast for my appetite.” The whole crowed burst into laughter at Pat's ready wit(机灵，风趣), and with a smile Lord Northwood walked on, leaving Pat to try his luck with the rabbits.
29. This is a story about _____.
A. a rich man who owned a big wood
B. a poor Irishman who lived all by himself
C. a clever man who tried to get something to eat
D. an Irish hunter with a large family

30. There was a look of anger on Lord Northwood's face. Why?
A. He was not expecting Pat at this early hour.
B. He knew Pat was coming for shooting.
C. He didn't like the poor Irishman at all.
D. Pat had not told him he would come.
31. Why was Lord Northwood surprised?
A. He had not expected such a bold question from Pat.
B. He wondered why Pat didn't run away.
C. Pat wasn't afraid of him.
D. Pat had a gun in his hands.
32. What made the whole crowd burst into laughter?
A. Pat's funny looks B. Pat's interesting remarks
C. Pat's quick and humorous response D. Pat's promise to leave fight away

Passage D
Listening, really listening, can improve communication and build respect with others. Communication begins by listening and then suggesting that you hear what the person is saying.
This can be recognized by focus or eye contact, body language, and reflective listening.
Focus (Eye Contact)—Focus means that you are looking directly at the person speaking and not looking off to one side or continuing to do something else. You are focused on what is being said; the speaker is the center of attention. Listening attentively is essential for positive communication.
Listening Without Interrupting—Does your body acknowledge(承认) that you are listening? Use smiles, nods, and expressions of understanding to communicate to the speaker that you are listening. It is not necessary that you agree or disagree at this time. It is more important for the person speaking to know that his or her words are respected. This strengthens communication.
Reflective Listening—Reflective listening involves hearing the feelings and meanings of the speaker. It is a re-statement (in different words) of what the speaker said. You, in essence, mirror the words of the speaker and rephrase them back to the speaker, checking for accuracy(精确     )of understanding. This process affirms the speaker, indicates a respect of the person, and shows that you understand the speaker’s message. Through careful reflection of the speaker’s words, you can make clear the message and build mutual(相互的) understanding. Through reflective listening and the careful exchange of words, we learn that other people have important feelings and opinions which we need to consider. Learning to understand the importance of all ideas, not just our own, can lead to successful resolution of problems and mutual respect.

33. The best way to build respect with others is _____.
A. to look directly at the person speaking
B. to listen to the speaker attentively
C. to interrupt the speaker when necessary
D. to use expressions of understanding
34. What strengthens communication with the person speaking?
A. Making him or her know that his or her words are respected.
B. Expressing agreement or disagreement in time when listening.
C. Repeating his or her words from time to time.
D. Listening instead of saying anything.
35. Reflective Listening is aimed to _____.
A. show you are not absent in mind
B. make sure the speaker’s words are correct
C. checking for accuracy of understanding
D. express your own ideas without delay

其次节（共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 依据短文内容，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。
It’s important for everyone to learn how to apologize effectively. ___36___ And a simple “I’m sorry” will take care of everything but that’s not exactly true. There are some situations in which you need to apologize properly.
Apologize sincerely and wholeheartedly.
Apologizing through a half-hearted sorry will get you nowhere. ___37___ If you really want to apologize, you must do it with humility（虚心） and sincerity. Accept the fact that you were in the wrong. ___38___
Contrary to what you might think, apologizing over and over again isn’t going to help, especially if we’re talking about someone who’s your boss. How else do you expect your boss to move on if you keep reminding him or her about what you did?
Don’t wait too long to apologize.
One proven tip on how to apologize effectively is to do it as soon as you realize your mistake. Some people put off giving an apology because they think it will save them from the full blast of the offended person’s anger. However, that is just being disrespectful and cowardly. If you can’t approach a person physically at once, send him or her a message first. ___39___
Don’t expect anything.
You can’t expect that person to forgive you right off the bat, especially if you committed a really grave offense. If you’re going to apologize, you have to be prepared for the worst. The conversation isn’t going to be the most comfortable one either. ___40___
Learning how to apologize effectively is very important. It shows people the kind of person you are. Everyone has his or her own tactics（策略）, but sincerity is always part of the equation.

A. Don’t apologize repeatedly.
B. Pay a visit to others ahead of time.
C. You’d better prepare yourself for anything.
D. You may think an apology doesn’t work sometimes.
E. But make sure you make an apology in