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山东省济宁市泗水县 2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试试卷英语试卷
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文每，从题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
More than one million single-use straws (吸管), most of them plastic, are used in the United States each day. They end up in waterways, harm sea animals, and break down into micro-plastics. Quantities of places have passed plastic-straw bans as a way to start handling the global plastic waste problem.
Straw materials: advantages and disadvantages
1. Metal
Made of stainless steel, aluminum, or even titanium, metal straws have become popular. They draw some criticism for having a metallic taste and conducting heat from a hot drink, but they’re strong and can be reused.
2. Paper
Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They’re the most popular throwaway choice in places with plastic-straw bans.
3. Glass
Though glass straws may be more breakable and thus less portable than reusable straws of other materials, they hold up well to washing and reuse. Some straws are made to look artistic, with colors and blown-glass designs.
4. Bamboo
This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based replacement of plastic straws. Bamboo straws are easily disposed of and turned into fertilizer. They are reusable but can be hard to clean completely and may absorb flavors.
1. What is the major problem with plastic straws
A. Function. B. Flavor.
C. Weight. D. Pollution.
2. Which of the following belongs to single-use straws
A. Metal straw. B. Paper straw.
C. Glass straw. D. Bamboo straw.
3. What is the advantage of the bamboo straw
A. It can become fertilizer. B. It is easy to clean.
C. It is portable and bendable. D. It has different designs.
B
My love for libraries blossomed when I joined the public library. From the age of 8 I was allowed to walk from my home to the downtown library, housed above the police station. Once the librarian gave me my first membership card, I could enjoy a range of books, which started with Little House in the Big Woods. I was addicted instantly, and this love of libraries and reading would change my life, allowing me to one day create a safe space for high-school kids, too.
By the time I was in high school, I could read the authors that we were studying in class, including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and Emily Bronte. During the summer months, I got caught up in Gone with the Wind.
When I studied English literature at university, I thought it was time to build my own library. For the next 40 years, I continued to collect books. Until one day, I realized that all my books had become a part of the house, like wallpaper.
Toward the end of my teaching career, I became a teacher-librarian at my old high school, where I had first learned English literature. This position enabled me to regain my love and appreciation for libraries. I had a generous budget for my classes, so I searched for novels that would interest my teenage audience and hopefully spark a love of books. Fantasy, science-fiction, graphic novels -I bought almost any type of books that my students wanted to read. I bought sofas and comfortable chairs, turning the library into a safe public space, for everyone.
In doing so, I realized that the library isn’t just a place to do research. They are, in fact, places that offer an opportunity to connect with the past, present and future. All that is required is a tiny bit of curiosity. Libraries are places that should be full of life. They help us adjust to the world, and their doors must be kept open to everyone for free!
4 What inspired the author to set up a library for students
A. Some well-known classics.
B. His early experience of reading.
C. The suggestion of a librarian.
D. The book: Little House in the Big Woods.
5. When did the author begin to build his own library
A. In primary school. B. In high school.
C. During university years. D. After leaving college.
6. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 4
A. What his career was like.
B. Where he stored his books.
C. Why school kids loved reading.
D. How he improved the school library.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A private library B. Read with curiosity
C. A librarian’s life D. More than just books
C
When baby turtles first come out of eggs, they head to the sea by nature. The beach surface goes down, which is one directional clue they follow. Another is light: The horizon (地平线) over the sea is brighter than the horizon over land.
But lights from towns and beach developments can confuse the baby turtles. The sky shining above a city can mislead them to wander. And particularly bright lights can draw them away from the sea.
You’d think the extra time crawling (爬行) might wear out baby turtles, which need energy once they get in the water to swim for about a day to get to their destination in the sea. In a normal trip from nests to waves, the babies build up chemicals that show they have been pushing themselves.
Some researchers took the baby turtles to a lab, where they ran on a treadmill and swam in a tank while their blood and breathing were monitored. The finding is surprising: even after hours of crawling, the turtles were fine by all measures and swam as well as turtles that didn't have an extra crawling period.
The reason is that they often stop while crawling if they are doing U for a long time, unlike the disturbed trip they make when heading straight to the water. So misled turtles are not worn out.
But the misleading lights are still a problem for the babies. The longer they spend on the beach wandering, the more they are exposed to natural enemies. They can also end up losing their lives in the heat of the sun.
8. What attracts the baby turtles away from the sea
A. Bright lights. B. Vast beaches.
C. Buildings in cities. D. Noises from towns.
9. What does the underlined word “they” refer to in paragraph 3
A. Chemicals. B. Nests.
C. Waves. D. Baby turtles.
10. Why don’t the baby turtles feel exhausted after long crawling
A. They travel by night. B. Their trip is undisturbed.
C. They take frequent breaks. D. They are refreshed by city lights.
11. What may happen to the baby turtles exposed to misleading lights
A. They are in great danger.
B. They avoid their natural enemies.
C. They will wander on the beach for a while.
D. They are more likely to find the destination.
D
Technology has become so advanced that the previously impossible seems to occur on a daily basis. And yet — we still have no cure for the common cold.
According to Peter Barlow, a scientist at Edinburgh Napier University in the UK, the main challenge lies in the many different types of cold viruses. There are at least 160 types. They changed so easily that they quickly become resistant to drugs, or learn to hide from our immune systems. In other words, a single cure isn’t likely to work on every type of cold.
However, researchers from Stanford University have found a possible answer. They discovered a protein that the viruses need. Without it, they can’t spread inside your body. To identify the gene(基因) which produces the specific protein needed by the viruses, researchers used a gene-editing technique to test all genes. These modified (改变的) cells were then exposed to a range of viruses, including ones causing the common cold. All the viruses were unable to replicate (复制) inside cells without a gene that produces that specific protein.
Then, they tested genetically modified mice, which were completely unable to produce the protein. The mice were able to live normal lives without the protein. “Lacking that gene protected the mice completely from viral infection,” associate professor Jan Carette, from Stanford, told the BBC. “These mice would always die, but they lived through and we saw a very strong reduction in copying viruses and very strong protection. We have identified a fantastic target that all cold viruses require and depend on. Take that away and the virus really has no chance. ”
Carette said the plan is to find a drug which can temporarily control the protein, instead of producing genetically modified humans.
12. Which of the following can best describe common cold viruses
A. Severe and deadly. B. Mysterious and stubborn.
C. Diverse and changeable. D. Challenging and oversized.
13. How does the protein work
A. Help viruses spread. B. Reduce physical infection.
C. Fight against other viruses. D. Strengthen the immune system.
14. What can we learn about the genetically modified mice
A. They caught cold easily. B. Their health worsened.
C. They produced more protein. D. They were able to survive,
15. What is purpose of the research
A. To control certain genes. B. To conquer the common cold.
C. To test a new drug. D. To cure genetically modified mice.
山东省济宁市泗水县 2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试试卷英语试卷
第一节（共15小题. 每题2. 5分. 满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、R、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Looking for work
Tutors Wanted： Math / Science / Humanities + Test Preparation
Job Posted： 2 days ago Wage： $27 — 30 per hour Job Type： Part-time
Schedule： Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekends
Job description：
We're looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.
Our suitable candidate will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in Math. Science and / or Humanities.
We'll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring chances, including teaching group classes.
Once our fall semester starts on August 21. we'll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 1 p. m. to 8 p. m. as well as from 3 p. m. to 9 p. m. Monday —Thursday. What we offer：
※ Flexible scheduling. Tutors work from 15 to 30 hours per week depending on availability and student demand.
※ Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.
※ Fun staff gatherings.
※ Health insurance reimbursement （补偿）for staff working over 30 hours per week.
※ We are 5 minutes’ walking distance from the Menlo Park Cal train Station.
Applicants must：
※ Have a good command of the subjects they tutor.
※ Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.
Application instructions：
※ Email us your resume（简历）.
※Tell us why you want to join Academic Trainers and describe your experience of tutoring students if you have any.
※ Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date.
※ Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor — Math. Science and/or Humanities.
21. Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year
A. Saturday and Sunday mornings. B. Friday afternoons and evenings.
C. Monday and Thursday mornings. D. Sunday afternoons and evenings.
22. What can a tutor enjoy who works more than 30 hours per week
A. Comfortable accommodation. B. Free job training every month.
C. Health insurance reimbursement. D. Free meals during the academic year.
23. What qualification should a suitable candidate have
A. He / She must tutor all the subjects part —time.
B. He / She must be good at the subjects they tutor.
C. He / She must have a previous tutoring experience.
D. He / She must work every evening through the academic year.
B
The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
I knew we were already watching our "last runner". Her feet were turned in. yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.
The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit. then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we'd slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other. I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time. I prayed that she wouldn't.
Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight. the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet. standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering （飘动）behind her.
I don't know this woman's name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on. For her. it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those ~I—just —can't—do—it. '* I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
24. What words can best describe the woman
A. Proud and determined. B. Strong-willed and honorable.
C. Modest and courageous. D. Diligent and considerate.
25. What does the underlined word "crippled" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Disabled. B. Healthy. C. Perfect. D. Strong.
26. What has the author learnt from the woman
A. Don't depend on others when facing hardships.
B. Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.
C. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.
D. It's not winning but finishing the thing we start that really matters.
27. What could be the best title for the text
A. A Humorous Stranger. B. An Unforgettable Job.
C. The Last Runner. D. The Annual Marathon.
C
A new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States.
The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas： Language and math.
The researchers studied about 25. 000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014. these Chinese men. women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air. namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide （二氧化硫）.
Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person's education level by about one year.
Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age. for men and for those with little or no education.
"The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.
He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old. while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.
The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed. developing or poor. should focus on air pollution or humans will face a bad situation.
28. What is the result of the study
A. Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence.
B. Females are more affected by air pollution than males.
C. Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese.
D. People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution.
29. What did Chen say about the study
A. It is doubtful.
B. It is extremely unfair.
C. It is common and not representative.
D. It is relatively objective and persuasive.
30. What did the researchers emphasize in the last paragraph
A. The data from the 33 provinces is convincing.
B. The whole world should pay attention to air pollution.
C. The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution.
D. Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age.
31. Where is the text most likely taken from
A. A life diary. B. A guidebook. C. A science magazine. D. A biography.
D
Are people happier in nature with blue skies overhead and fresh green grass underfoot Could noisy streets. crowded with cars and people, make us unhappy
The possible mental health problems of city living affect a lot of people. The World Health Organization estimates（估计）that 56 percent of the world's population lived in urban areas in 2019. The WHO adds that that amount will increase to 66 percent by 2050. People often move to cities for better jobs and more cultural activities. But are they putting themselves at risk Maybe. Experts at the American Psychiatry Association say that, "natural environments or green spaces" do much good to our mental health.
Many studies have shown that nature can calm us and make us feel happy. Nature, experts say, can also help us learn better. And experiencing nature helps people recover from the mental tiredness that comes from day — to—day work. On the other hand. mental health experts say some research suggests that city living might hurt our mental health. But they cannot say exactly why. What are the specific aspects of the urban environment which causes some people to develop mental illness Andrea Mechelli. a doctor at Kings College. London. states. "There have been studies where people were literally taken out of an urban environment into a rural （乡村的）environment and their symptoms would improve. And we also see that the greater the city is, the greater the risk is. " Mechelli say that someone who lives in a city is three times more likely to develop psychological problem than someone living in the country.
Kings College researchers, along with city planners, land and building designers and others wanted to learn more about city living and mental illness. So. they created a smart — phone app called Urban Mind. They say they wanted to understand how different parts of the urban environment affect mental well —being（健康）.
The researchers found that being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, seeing the sky. and feeling in contact with nature were associated with higher levels of mental well — being. They also found that these seeming effects of nature were especially strong in those individuals at greater risk of mental health problems. The Urban Mind Project team says it hopes "the results will inform future urban planning and social policy aimed at improving design and health. "
32. Why is the question raised in the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the text.
B. To show the background of the text.
C. To ask the readers to learn the study.
D. To raise the readers , interest in happiness.
33. What does Mechelli find during his study
A. People are attracted by the blue skies and green grass.
B. People are more content with their city life.
C. More and more people are interested in taking risks in cities.
D. City people are more likely to develop mental problems than country people.
34. What is expected of the Urban Mind research result
A. More people will choose to live in the countryside.
B. It will bring more concern about people's mental health.
C. It will contribute to future urban planning and social policies.
D. People will be helped to improve their mental illness.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Urban Mind measures the level of mental well-being.
B. City living may be harmful to people's mental health.
C. Living in the countryside is better than in the city.
D. Different scientists hold different opinions on the effects of city living.
山东省济宁市泗水县 2019-2020学年高二上学期期中考试试卷英语试卷
第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Today, we will talk about the word "smart". Like many words, "smart" has lots of different meanings, depending on how and when you use it.
"Smart" can describe someone who is neat-looking. A person wearing an official uniform with shiny shoes can look very smart. In another use, "smart" is added to the names of devices and tools. This means that they are controlled by computers--like a smartphone.
We can also use "smart as a verb. Used this way, it means "to feel pain ". That pain could be physical or emotional. If you hit your thumb with a hammer by accident, you might yell out, "Oh, that smarts!" This would be a very polite thing to yell when you experience an extreme physical pain.
But by far, the most common definition of “smart” is to be very good at learning and understand things. When students do well at school and get good grades, we can call them "smarts”.
Being smart, however, goes beyond the classroom. People can be smart in different ways. If you have attended school for many years and have many degrees, people might call you "book-smart". Book-smart people often know the names of great thinkers, scientists and other famous people in history. They know facts and information that many other people don't. They are usually good at things like crossword puzzles.
However, being book-smart is not everything. People who are good at dealing with practical life problems are street-smart. Street-smart people may not have earned college degrees, but they have something just as valuable--the ability to use their experience in many different situations. They are very aware of their surroundings. So whether you are book-smart, street-smart or both, being smart is a good thing
25. Why are some people called "book-smart"
A. They are good at writing books
B. They have richer knowledge than others
C. They are great thinkers in history
D. Their books sell better than others
26. In which situation can "smart" be used as a verb
A. A student knows something valuable
B. Somebody dresses neatly and cleanly.
C. A person suffers from an extreme pain.
D. Someone likes to study and gets good grades
27. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Be a Smart Person
B. Smart: A Colorful Word
C. Advantages of Being Smart
D. Street-Smart or Book-Smart
B
To celebrate his girlfriend's birthday, Luke Fortune drove from a small town in Central Oregon to Portland, where he parked his car in a paid garage overnight. The next morning, he discovered that the car's window had been broken into pieces, along with his dreams for the future--his backpack and computer were gone. Everything important to him was on that computer. He felt sick.
Two days after the theft, another young man was standing outside his apartment, also in Portland. Masoud Almazrouei, 29, was an exchange student. He had been approached by a man who said he had a computer for sale. Only $200. Almazrouei, who had been in the United States for only a year, just needed a computer then, so he bought it, took it home and turned it on. Within seconds, he saw files and photographs. He wondered who would sell a computer with all of that on it and then he realized it could be stolen.
Almazrouei found what appeared to be the owner's cellphone number and called it. He told Fortune that he had got his computer, and he admitted it was his own fault. Fortune told Almazrouei if he really had the computer, he should take it to the police
Soon after, a police officer called Fortune and said that a man had dropped the computer off and had said he was sorry. He passed along the man’s number.
Fortune called and thanked Almazrouei and insisted on paying him a reward of $200, the money he had paid. Almazrouei refused. He said it was his mistake to buy the computer from someone he didn't know. More importantly, it was his honor and duty to return it to the rightful owner
24. What happened the morning after Fortune drove to Portland
A The door of his car was broken.
B. The gift for his girlfriend was stolen.
C. Someone else slept in his car for the night.
D.His backpack and computer were stolen.
25. How did Almazrouei find that the computer was a stolen one
A. The seller told him the truth.
B. It contained much personal information.
C. The computer was a used one.
D. C Fortune told him about the theft.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Almazrouei
A. Careless B. Brave C. Honest D. Mean
C
It is common knowledge that parents should discourage their children from lying. However, lying a little every now and then might not be such a bad thing, psychologists say.
A growing body of research has found that lying indicates developmental progress in children, which could sign a higher levels of intelligence and empathy (同情). According to a recent paper published in the journal Developmental Science, children who understand that belief can be subjective are more likely to lie than children who have more objective approach to reality.
For the study, a team of researchers gathered a group of preschoolers once per day for 10 days in a row. Each session involved a game in which the preschoolers could win prizes by tricking an adult about the locations of the treats, which they had hidden around the room.
Some of the children caught on quickly, consistently deceiving the adult in order to win the game and earn as many treats as they could. As for those who did not understand the strategy They never figured out how to lie and lost the game every session.
The researchers believe that the children who succeeded at the game had a more intuitive (直觉) sense of how others think of the world and how those beliefs could be changed by new information. That can lead to important life skills later on, according to NYU researcher Marjorie Rhodes.
For now, the studies in this area remain small and observational. More research is still needed to determine how and why a link between lying and intelligence could exit. Plus, regardless of upsides, most parents want to be able to spot facts from fictions. These telltale clues will almost
certainly make a liar known -- even if it's your own child.
27. What is the common attitude to lying
A. Positive B. Doubtful C. Indifferent D . Negative
28. How did the kids win prizes in the research
A. By finding the hidden treats.
B. By getting the best scores in class.
C. By cheating adults about the hiding places of the treats.
D. By remembering the hiding places of the treats.
29. Which is the new finding of the recent research
A. Lying is in fact a sign of higher intelligence.
B. Lying is totally bad for children s growth.
C. Lying has nothing to do with children s growth.
D. Lying only influences adults’ developmental progress.
30. Which word can replace the underlined word "deceiving" in the fourth paragraph
A. Helping B. Cheating C. Exciting D. Believing
答案：
山东省济宁市泗水县 2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试试卷英语试卷
21-25 DBABC 26-30 DDADC 31-35 ACADB
山东省济宁市泗水县 2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试试卷英语试卷
21-23 D C B 24-27 B A D C 28-31 A D B C 32-35 A D C B
山东省济宁市泗水县 2019-2020学年高二上学期期中考试试卷英语试卷
21—23 B C B 24—26 D B C 27—30 D C A B

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