2021-2022年高二下学期半期考试英语试题 含答案
广东省深圳市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(原卷版)
2022年深圳市普通高中高二年级调研考试英语试卷共10页，卷面满分130分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。
将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。
答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，留存试卷，交回答题卡。
第一部分基础知识（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）单项选择从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. The reason why she was fired was _________ the boss was not satisfied with her job.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whether2. When _________ to the local cultures, people learn the foreign languages better.A. exposingB. having exposedC. are exposedD. exposed3. No visitor would think _________ surprising that the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.A. thatB. itC. thisD. what4. —Have you seen Steven this morning?—Yes! Steven, together with his wife, _________ the guests of the party now.A. greetsB. greetC. is greetingD. are greeting5. —Why didn’t you get the tickets?—When we got to the cinema, all the tickets _________ out.A. soldB. had been soldC. have soldD. was sold6. You should always try to achieve more, _________ well you have done before.A. howeverB. whateverC. wheneverD. wherever7. As my father puts it, “It’s not your talent but your efforts _________ count.”A. whichB. whatC. thatD. why8. —Where was Tom just now?—It is said that he _________ for a crime he didn’t commit.A. investigatedB. is investigatingC. had investigatedD. was being investigated9. With a strong _________ for English study, we threw ourselves into reading English novels.A. desireB. argumentC. reputationD. responsibility10. Emily Dickinson is generally _________ as one of the finest women poets in history.A. restrictedB. acknowledgedC. designedD. employed11. You can avoid distraction by keeping your mind fully _________ with things that interest you.A. comparedB. botheredC. occupiedD. satisfied12. Fear _________ him to go back, but his love for his mum drove him on.A. promisedB. enabledC. forbadeD. urged13. —I am nervous about the English exam this afternoon.—Take it easy. You’ve done so much work. You’re _________ to pass the exam.A willing B. afraid C. unlikely D. bound14. The labour education of our country aims to _________ students’ all-round development.A. approveB. promoteC. declineD. prohibit15. Better hotel rooms will give _________ to even more awesome views and larger space.A attention B. comfort C. access D. assistance16. The percentage of students majoring in arts has increased _________ from 8% to 37% in the past two years.A. graduallyB. slightlyC. dramaticallyD. particularly17. “Stop! Stop!” she called, but _________, for the music was too loud for her to be heard.A. at easeB. in vainC. under controlD. without doubt18. The hopes of a country and the future of a nation _________ the hands of its youth.A. lie inB. search forC. take onD. happen to19. She always buys fancy clothes _________ expense. That’s why she uses up her money quickly.A. regardless ofB. less thanC. owing toD. but for20. With better education, people will be able to build a better society _________ nature.A. in contrast withB. on top ofC. on behalf ofD. in harmony with 第二部分 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 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
四川省成都七中万达学校2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题(含答案)
成都七中万达学校高2022级高二（下）半期考试英语试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共110分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
（）1．Who likes reading alone?A．Jim. B．Mary. C．Sarah.（）2．What time does the woman get off work?A．Before 6:30 p. m. B．At 7:00 p. m. C．After 7:30 p. m.（）3．What will the boy do next?A．Clean up the table. B．Do his homework. C．Buy some pencils.（）4．How does the woman feel about the man’s magic trick?A．She loves it. B．She’s quite surprised. C．She thinks it’s too easy.（）5．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates. B．Mother and child. C．Teacher and student.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
（）6．What do Eva and her classmates want to do?A．Go back to school. B．See an art exhibition. C．Celebrate their graduation.（）7．What do we know about the restaurant?A．It sells works of art. B．People can paint there. C．Guests must dress up there.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
2021-2022年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 含答案
秘密★启用前2021年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷含答案英语试题卷共10页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束时，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy nightB. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2021-2022年高二下学期期中联考英语试题 含答案
2021年高二下学期期中联考英语试题含答案本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷选择题（共110分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节:（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试题的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man refuse the woman?A. He doesn’t have a bike.B. He’ll use his bike.C. He had lent his bike to others.2. What is Peter’s attitude towards his late arrival?A. Unconcerned.B. Apologetic.C. Angry.3. What day is today?A. Sunday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a school.C. Outside a house.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Christmas dinner.B. Christmas.C. Christmas gifts.第二节:（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面三段材料。
每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
黑龙江省鹤岗市第一中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2021-2022年度高二学年下学期期中英语考试第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2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。
AHere's a selection of the strangest races in the world．Surf Dog CompetitionHundreds of participants(参赛者)from all over the US come to fight for the first prize.This annual event is an official dog surfing competition taking place in Imperial Beach in August and Huntington Beach in September.The attendance to the event is free of charge,however,donations are welcome.Bring Your Own Big Wheel RaceIf you think wheel toys are designed for kids only,you're wrong.The race was initiated by John Brumit in2000when he rode down Lombard Street on his plastic wheel toy.That day,he was the only participant in the race.He continued his tradition every year,but few joined him.In2006, someone posted a video of his race and as a result,the next year's race featured hundreds of participants though there was no prize money.Since then,the annual race has been held on Easter Sunday in San Francisco.World's Ugliest Dog ContestIt's an annual event held in June in Petaluma,California.But it's not about making fun of the ugly dogs,but about encouraging them and showing the world that such dogs can also be happy and adorable.The competition has been held since the1970s.The winner gets a check for$1,000.Fur RondyLike the famous Spanish Bullfighting Festival,Alaska has its own tradition.It's a bit transformed.Speedy reindeer(驯鹿)run after the participants in the race.This event is held every February in Anchorage,Alaska.Participants pay a small fee to attend it;some of them wear funny dresses,which children enjoy very much.1.What made Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race popular quickly？A.Brumit's strange race device.B.A video of Brumit in the race.C.The prize money of the race.D.The joy brought by the race.2.Of the following races.which is held in two places？A.Surf Dog Competition．B.Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race．C.Fur Rondy．D.World's Ugliest Dog Contest．3.What do the listed competitions have in common？A.They are free of charge.B.They have ancient traditions.C.They are held annually.D.They are favored by children.BA loving father lost much weight after being shamed into dieting when he became so fat that he couldn't play with his young daughter.Chris Willis,47,tipped the scales at172kg following a lifetime of fatty foods.The dad cut out all the fatty foods he had enjoyed,and began exercising.He now weighs105 kg after losing10kg every month.Chris had to take long pauses just to climb the stairs or walk more than a few yards.He said,"The hardest thing was seeing my little girl in the garden and not being able to join her because I was so unhealthy.But now I am making up for the lost time-we do so much together and it is just great.Before switching to a healthy lifestyle,Chris would eat five slices of bread as a mid-morning meal after a full English breakfast.He would then eat a sandwich,a large pack of crisps and a pasty for lunch before chewing a whole packet of biscuits in the afternoon.For dinner Chris would demolish a curry,and ice cream,and also four pints of beer before feeding on fatty snacks all evening.Chris said,“At13,I was118kg and I remember a teacher pointing this out to the whole school.From then on I was picked on and bullied.My weight went up and up.But I now have a new-found freedom.My family and friends have been so supportive and my wife and daughter are so pleased with me.In fact it's them that I did it for more than anyone else.The whole journey has been amazing and I am still shocked that I have managed to lose so much weight.”Chris is now aiming for a new target weight of96kg.4.What was the main reason for Chris losing weight?A.He was bullied by others.B.He weighed as much as172kg.C.He wanted to switch to a healthy lifestyle.D.He was too unhealthy to play with his daughter.5.How long do you think Chris has been dieting?A.Many years.B.About six months.C.About one year.D.Since he was13.6.What does the underlined word“demolish”in Paragraph3probably mean?A.Drink.B.Absorb.C.Consume.D.Destroy.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Power of Father's LoveB.Harm of Fatty FoodsC.Importance of HealthD.Benefit of ExerciseCHave you ever imagined what it would be like to see the world through an animal's eyes?For example,what a chimpanzee sees as it sits at the top of a tree,or what a penguin sees as it dives into the sea to catch its dinner?These questions are answered in the nature documentary Animals with Cameras,produced by the BBC.The three-part series was first aired in the U.K.in2018.To explore animals'stories"told" by the animals themselves,the documentary's filmmakers worked with scientists to develop cameras that wild animals could wear.“Never before have we seen such high-quality footage（连续镜头)directly from the animals’points of view,”BBC Nature executive producer Fred Kaufman told PBS.“This miniseries greatly expands our comprehension of animal behavior and this camera technology opens up new possibilities for discovering so much more.”Indeed,the groundbreaking technology provides a new viewpoint of the animal kingdom. New cameras with enough battery life to shoot for hours at a time were designed to be comfortable enough for animals to wear,according to the documentary's camera designer Chris Watts.The technical challenges didn't stop there.Some animals were very curious about the equipment,with some even fighting with each other for the chance to wear a camera.In the case of chimpanzees,“We had to create dummy(仿造的)cameras,so that every chimpanzee could get one,”the wildlife miniseries'cameraman Gordon Buchanan told Live Science.For animals that were comfortable enough to be with human beings,the cameras could be fitted and removed by hand.But for others,the cameras came off automatically using a timed release and were collected afterward.This meant that the cameras needed to be as tough as possible.To avoid disturbing the animals,scientists who were good at dealing with wildlife came to help by putting the cameras on the animals.“The last thing we want to do is cause them distress,”the documentary's producer Dan Rees told the BBC.“To follow an animal in the first place,there had to be a clear benefit in terms of knowledge about it that might be useful to protect a species in the future.”Their efforts certainly paid off.“Footage that captures(捕捉)these rare and exciting glimpses of animals'habits is important to scientists,but documentaries like Animals with Cameras also resonate with the audience,connecting them with the beauty and danger of wildlife in their naturalenvironments,”Live Science noted.8.What do we know about Animals with Cameras according to the passage?A.It is a documentary made by wildlife experts.B.It presents high-quality footage of animals for the first time.C.It shows wildlife from the unique viewpoints of animalsD.It mainly records the life of chimpanzees and penguins.9.What is the case of chimpanzees used for?A.Reflecting the weakness of the camera technology.B.Presenting how filmmakers put cameras on chimpanzees.C.Explaining why chimpanzees were attracted by the equipment.D.Showing how filmmakers dealt with the challenges of shooting.10.What did the filmmakers do to avoid disturbing the animals?A.They set up a protected area for them to live in.B.They invited scientists to help equip them with cameras.C.They made the cameras look like animals in disguise.D.They fitted and removed the cameras by hand.11.What's the author's attitude toward the documentary?A.Doubtful.B.Supportive.C.Cautious.D.Pessimistic.DOnline learning is now becoming very popular around the world.As we know,it allows people to learn at home and anywhere else in the world.Anyone who wants to learn something can enroll in a school offering online courses and complete their education.Besides,being convenient, there is no age limit:One can take an online course anytime and at any point in their career.Online learning also means that people have more time for their own life while continuing their education.They are able to learn when it's convenient for them,and in many cases the courses can be completed in less time than at a traditional school.People can go to work during the day and finish their homework at night.Parents can spend time with their children and then complete online classes when their children are in school or asleep.People can work and learn at any time of the day and at their own speed.Many people find that online courses are less expensive than traditional ones.Classroom teaching is usually expensive and not suitable for a lot of people.Through online learning,one can save a lot.Online courses are a good choice for those who are short of money but want to learn something and improve themselves.According to the U.S.Department of Education,students learning online not only have saved a lot of money but also performed better than those learning intraditional schools.However,online learning requires a regimented lifestyle and the ability to learn on one's own. For people who are not strict with themselves,online learning can be a real challenge.For busy people who take online classes,time management can be a challenge.They have to decide for themselves when to work on class tasks and how long they will need in order to finish the work. So,people must think about all of these things before making a choice.12.In the author's opinion,online learning___________.A.should be made funB.is easy to get for anyoneC.is a good choice for anyoneD.may disappear in the near future13.What does the author try to say in Paragraph3?A.Classroom teaching helps students learn better.B.Online learning helps people save much money.C.Students in the United States prefer to learn on the Internet.D.People should spend more money on online learning.14.What does the underlined word"regimented"in the last paragraph mean?A.Self-made.B.Self-developed.C.Self-controlled.D.Self-supported.15.What's the main idea of the text?A.Online learning is going to replace the traditional way of teaching.B.People can learn more quickly through online learning.C.More and more people are now choosing to learn online.D.Online learning has both advantages and disadvantages.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021-2022年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题 含答案
2021年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题含答案第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man mean?A. He doesn't know the school.B. There is no school here.C. The school is nearby.2. How much will the man pay for the oranges?实用文档A. 60 cents.B. 120 cents.C. 150 cents.3. What can we learn from this conversation?A. The woman agrees to go on a picnic this Saturday.B. The woman does not enjoy going on a picnic at all.C. The woman thinks the weather won't be good for a picnic.4.Why is the man proud of his daughter?A. She looks attractive.B. She has a nice character.C. She is successful in her work.5. What does Jim do?A. He is a teacher.B. He is a student.C. He is a writer.实用文档第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分）听下面3段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2021-2022学年浙江省杭州市重点中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题卷 Word版含答案
2021-2022学年浙江省杭州市重点中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题卷第I卷选择题部分第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
ASeminole was far too accustomed to the business. Everyone sympathized with him depending an long hours minimum wage, and ill-mannered customers. Although struggling to pay his rent he still went all out to make those lucky enough to sit at his tables laugh. The day was going quick.He was exhausted when he arrived to work the next day, but he went about his daily duties, putting on a brave face as customers complained about the food or questioned the bill. Usually as he prepared to close for the night, a couple of customers would sit down and order drinks. Most of the crew had left by closing time, but Seminole stayed to serve. Eventually, the last round was ordered and he gave them the bill. The minimum tip was suggested on the receipt. “Tomorrow will be better,” murmured he.But luck wasn't on his side. Evening approaching, a group of teenagers stepped in. Thankfully, they were polite and respectful. Their cheerful behavior began to rub off on him. As always, he did his best to make their dining experience a pleasant one.Once they finished their dishes, he placed the bill on the table, accompanied with some candies. They placed their notes on the receipt and left smiling. When he returned to clear the table, he was shocked. The teenagers only left a tip of $3, but their total bill was more than $100. He'd gone above and beyond serving the tasty dishes. Ho would they be so rude?Later that week, he struggled to let go of the awkward memories. He arrived at work and expected it to like any other, but there was something left behind the desk for him--a two-page handwritten letter from the teenagers with $18 attached, in which they explained they were unaware of the tipping practice due to it being their first time out alone. Everything suddenly made sense.Seminole was so touched by their gesture that he uploaded a picture of the letter sharing their admirable efforts. Web visitors voiced their opinions, and the reaction was more than positive.21.Why did Seminole wear a brave face?A.To serve better.B.To relax himself.C.To sell more drinks.D.To gain a reputation.22 What made the teenagers only leave a tip of $3?A.Ignorance of tipping culture.B.Dissatisfaction with the meal.C.Gratitude for Seminole's service.D.Misunderstanding of tipping practice.23.What can we learn from the teenagers in the text?A.One good turn deserves another.B.Actions speak louder than words.C.Honesty can turn into an opportunity.D.It is better to make things right than not.BThe Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results.They tested different models to re-check their information. But all returned the same. The country with the most freshwater resources in the world had lost 15 percent of its surface water since 1991.Evaporation(蒸发)is a part of the natural process that can lessen water resources. This is especially true in areas with low water levels like the Pantanal wetlands. But the scientists believe something else is happening.Experts have warned human activity is affecting the world's weather patterns. It is causing extreme events to happen more often, such as severe droughts and floods. The cutting and burning of forest and the building of large hydroelectric factories and dams for watering crops all affect natural patterns.In Brazil's Amazon rainforest, water evaporates then travels on air flows to provide rainfall far away. But some climate experts say if too much forest is destroyed, the Amazon will start an irreparable process of becoming a savannas(大草原).There are more immediate effects for worry, like possible power shortages this year. Hydroelectric reservoirs have had ten years of lower-than-usual rainfall. Reservoirs in the Parana River area have never before been overused.The Parana River and its connected water bodies supply fresh water to some 40 million people. That includes the large city of Sao Paolo and several states.Fishing communities and farmers also depend on these water bodies.Brazil's decreasing water resources may also worsen fires that people set each winter to clear land. The fires then burn out of control. Last year, more than 25 percent of Brazil's Pantanal was on fire. It was the worst yearly damage since officials began keeping records in 2003. In areas without roads, moving on smaller rivers can be a problem because of low water levels, Rabelo said. That means firefighters could soon have trouble reaching some fires. And, even if they can, less water is available to put them out.24.What was the Brazilian scientists' reaction to their findings?A.Satisfied.B.Disappointed.C.Shocked.D.Overjoyed.25.Which of the following belongs to “something else” in the third p aragraph?A.Evaporation.B.Building dams.C.Power shortage.D.Fishing.26.What can we know from the passage?A.Brazil lacks roads for firefighters to reach fires.B.The destruction of the rainforest may affect the rainfall.C.Brazil's people set fires to keep wild animals away in winter.D.Reservoirs in the Parana River area is useless due to water shortage.27.What is the best title of the passage?A.Water Study Raises Fears for DroughtB.Brazil's Forest Is DisappearingC.More Water, More HappinessD.Cherish Water, Extend LifeCInternal communication, also known as IC, refers to a group of processes responsible for effective circulation of message within an organization. These messages are information that is valuable to the organization and are supposed to be kept confidential(机密的). The means of transferring this information is often done through emails, letters, notice boards, and even with the help of social media like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, in the current times.Honest internal communication is the healthiest way to keep your organization growing. With honesty around the workplace, it is a safer environment for the employees to voice their opinions which could help in the modification of a certain operation that might have been outdated. Other than changes, not opening up to your colleagues can result in frustration and give rise to “gossip culture” at the workplace. When information is not passed out with lucidity, not only does the quality of work get affected but it also gives rise to questioning the worth of the time spent in the company.An atmosphere of honesty also encourages growth in responsibility, leadership, and self-accountability. If the CEO of a company voices the shortcomings of his team in a respectful manner, it would bring room for each and every employee to take it on a positive note and bring around the change for the one common goal of development of the company that they are working for. This brings a lot of change in the attitude of every individual employee since they start seeing the company that they are working for as an asset that they cherish (珍爱)dearly.In a workplace, things go both wrong and right, so it is important to both appreciate and criticize when such situations occur from the end of both the leadership and the employees. The positives should be celebrated while the negatives should be taken as positive criticisms that could help the company grow into something better. The main goal of unity and development should always be kept in mind.28.Which is considered one main character of IC?A.It comes with the times of social media.B.It exists within the leadership of a company.C.It is often kept secret within an organization.D.It needs a long and difficult process in most cases.29.What does the underline d word “lucidity” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Clearness.B.Appreciation.C.Authority.D.Assistance.30.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The main responsibilities of the CEO.B.The importance of unity for a company.C.The advantage of a powerful leadership.D.The role of an honest leadership in a company.31.What does the author suggest to us in a workplace in the last paragraph?municating both the positives and the negatives.B.Taking responsibilities bravely for our mistakes.C.Trying all possible means to avoid the negatives.D.Strengthening unity mainly among the employees.DLitterati is an app that people can use to upload information about litter they collect outside, such as its appearance, material, location, and brand. Shared online, this information contributes to building a global database of “litter maps” , which can influence policy and packaging design.“Society's failure to solve the litter problem is not from a lack of trying. There have been public service announcements, and coastal cleanups. But I believe two components are missing from the discussion--community and data,” said Jeff Kirschner, the developer of Litterati app.Uploading pictures to an app shows users that they are not the only ones picking up litter from public places and that others are invested in cleaning the planet, too. And the data accumulates rapidly telling a story that helps people understand who picked up what, where, and when. In this way, people are encouraged to do more.In San Francisco, the Litterati app was able to identify and map more than 5,000 pieces of litter in order to determine how much was caused by cigarettes specifically. Using this information, the city successfully challenged a lawsuit by tobacco companies and doubled an existing cigarette sales tax, bringing in US $4 million annual revenue(税收).By joining forces with others using the same platform, individuals are able to take their anti-litter activism to another level. The power of combined data leads to more Extended Producer Responsibility, which is precisely what we want and advocate here-producers are forced to be responsible for dealing with their own products once consumers no longer find them useful and are incentivized to create more environmentally friendly packaging or better policies as a result of that new responsibility.Litterati takes a refreshingly non-judgmental approach. It shows a positive we-can-do-it attitude. Just as Jeff Kirschner said, “Our goal isn't to shame. It's to provide transparency to the problem. We provide access to data and share insights with cities, citizens and businesses, guiding us all to identify the root cause of the problem,and make informed decisions of how to clean the planet.”32.What makes the society fail to solve the litter problem according to Kirschner?A.People's poor environmental awareness.B.The absence of government publicity and support.C.The inaction of the community.D.The lack of shared statistics33.Why are tobacco companies mentioned?A.To show the influence of Litterati.B.To describe the details of the map.C.To warn people of the harm of cigarettes.D.To prove the large consumption of tobacco.34.Which of the following statements is true about the text?A.People can be encouraged to pick up litter only if others are doing so.B.Individuals hardly get involved in picking up litter until the release of Litterati.C.The use of Litterati inspires producers to fulfil further obligations for the society.D.Kirschner developed the app with the aim of appealing to individuals to pick up litter.35.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Litter Maps:Make litter-picking a Fun WayB.Litterati:Transparent Data for a Cleaner WorldC.Litterati App:Guide People Where to Collect LitterD.Litterati Campaign:EveryoneCounts in Litter Picking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。
2021-2022学年北京市昌平区高二下学期期中英语试题(解析版)
2021-2022年高二下学期期中英语试题(满分150分，时间120分钟)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30 分)(第一节)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍1.What is the woman probably going to do this evening?A. Go dancing B Go to see a play C Go to see a film2. How will the man go to the station to catch his train?A. With the help of the womanB. In a busC. In his own car3. How did Mrs Wilson feel about the man ‘s words?A. She was understandingB. She was annoyed.C. She was careless4. Who is the man most probably?A. A librarianB. A salesman.C. A bookseller.5.What does the man mean?A. He met an administrator at 10 o’clock.B. He went there to change a class.C. He had his computer class at 10 o’clock.(第二节)听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题6. What is the man going to do? vr1oA. Paint the wallB. Plant treesC. Empty the rubbish can7. What can we learn about the man?A. He is talkative. B He is helpful. C. He is confident.听第7段材料,回第8、9题。
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2021-2022年高二下学期半期考试英语试题含答案一、听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，请先将答案划在试题卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂或转填到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean?A. He d oesn’t know why she came here.B. He is Dr. Johnson.C. The doctor will be with the woman shortly.2. Where are the speakers now?A. They are at a concert.B. They are in a store.C. They are in a bank.3. What's the man doing now?A. Reading the menu.B. Waiting for the waitress to bring his bill.C. Asking for a glass of beer.4. What time is it now?A. 9:30.B.10:10.C.10:00.5. What's the man’s opinion of the woman’s car?A. Her car is better than his.B. Her car is cheaper.C. Her car is not so good.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独自。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. Where is the boy going to spend his holidays?A. In the city.B. In the country.C.Abroad.7. What will he do there?A. To do some farm work.B. To study at home,C. To do some housework.8. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The boy's grandparents live in the country.B. The boy's school is in the city.C. The girl knows how to farm, too.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9.What would the man like to have here?A. Something for his study.B. Something for his letters.C. Something for his showcase.10. How many stamps does the man buy?A. Fifty.B. Five.C. Fifteen.11. How much is the change?A. Forty cents.B. Sixty cents.C. One dollar.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题.12. Why cannot the woman rent a bigger house right now?A. She hasn't enough money at hand.B. She already spent all her money on her vacation.C. She will save some money to buy a new house.13. How can the woman solve the problem at present?A. By borrowing some money from her friend.B. By renting a new house.C. By sharing a big house with her friend.14. How much did the woman pay when she first rented a house?A. 600 yuan a month.B. More than l,200 yuan a month.C. 400 yuan a month.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What do you think the woman is?A. A teacher.B. A reporter.C. A headmaster.16. Why did the woman decide to start this school?A. To bring all types of children together for their education.B. Because there were not enough special schools.C. Because the world is changing.17. What happens in classes in the schools?A. Faster and- slower learners are together for all classes.B. Slower learners work better and more quickly.C. Faster learners sometimes act as teachers for slower learners.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why is the bicycle sometimes better than a car in town?A. It has a basket at the front.B. It is much cheaper than a carC. It is often faster than a car.19. When does the speaker's husband use the bicycle?A. When he goes for an outing.B. When he goes to his office.C. When he goes to see his衔ends.20. What can we learn from what the speaker said?A. Riding saves her a lot of money.B. Riding does her a lot of good.C. Cycling is her favorite sport.二、英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答案题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
21. Baymax called DaBai in China, cartoon character in film Big Hero 6, is an instant hit because of its humor and cuteness,A. a;/B. a; theC. the; /D.the; the22. --- Have you finished painting a picture on the T-shirt?--- No, I for the mid-exam all day yesterday.A. was preparingB. would prepareC. had preparedD. prepare23. A new war memorial is under construction, is named after agreat warrior.A. whereB. whatC. that .D.which24. is known to us all is light travels faster thansound.A. What;/B. As; /C. It; thatD. What; that25. The box office of the film Fast and Furious 7 has almost reached 2billion RMB in China since iton the market on Apr, 12.A. had eB. has eC. cameD. es26. you fixed your attention on the project, you wouldn't havebeen fired.A. WereB. ShouldC. HadD.Could27. Recently the law has made clear that smoking in public placesis illegal.A this B. that C. it D.one28. The survey indicates that proper quantities of red wine, if regularly, can benefit our health.A. being drunkB. drinkingC. drunkD. to drink29. A question occurred to him everyone would vote for the plan.A. thatB. whetherC. ifD.what30. It is strongly remended that we a regular and balanced dietfor the purpose of health.A. developB. developsC. developedD. be developed31. Diligence is a valued quality, importance always tied tosuccess.A. whoseB. itsC. whichD.that32. Many of us disagreed on the way that was used to the problem.A. solvingB. be solvedC. solveD. solved33. Not until he saw it open his yellow eyes creating the monster.A. did Frankenstein regretB. had Frankenstein regrettedC. Frankenstein regrettedD. Frankenstein had regretted34. --- It's a great pity that I missed the concert of Katy Perry,--- Take it easy. It won't be long she holds another one.A. beforeB. sinceC. whenD. unless35. ---That's my presentation. Do you have any more questions?--- No, .A. that's itB. we're throughC. e onD. see what I mean第二节完形填空（共20小题:每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。