高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案II.docx

1、高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案II2021-2022年高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案(II)注意事项：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间100分钟。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 D）中，选出最佳选项 ASandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she ofte

2、n felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the enc

3、ouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she fou

4、nd a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the universitys Writers Workshop, however, she felt lonelya Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “c

5、reative voice.”“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didnt think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! Thats when I decided I woul

6、d write about something my classmates couldnt write about.”Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived

7、as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a childrens book, and a short-story collection.1. Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She h

8、ad seven brothers. B. She felt herself a nobody.C. She was too shy to go to school. D. She did not have any good teachers.2. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _. A. develop her writing style B. run away from her family C. make a lot of friends D. search for a husband3. According to Cisn

9、eros, what was the key factor in her success? A. Her early years in college. B. Her training in the Workshop. C. Her childhood experience D. Her feeling of being different.4. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street? A. It is quite popular among students. B. It is a book of poetry written by

10、 Cisneros. C. It wasnt a success as it was written in Spanish. D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine.BLibrary Special Needs Service Shellharbour City Library provides a range of Library Special Needs Service for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way. As long

11、 as you live in Shellharbour City, well provide a full range of library services and resources including: Large printed and ordinary printed books Talking books on tape and CD DVDs and music CDs Magazines Reference and information requestsYou will be asked to plete a Statement of Need application fo

12、rm which must be signed by a medical professional. Home delivery service Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of y

13、ou choose the things from the library .You can also choose the resources you need personally. Talking books and captioned videos The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You dont have to miss out on reading any more when you can bo

14、rrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge. Languages besides English We can provide books in a rang of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the Sta

15、te Library of NSW, Australia. How to join? Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible for any of the services we provide -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am -5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.5. Library Special Needs Service are meant for . A. those

16、 who are fond of reading B. only those who have walking disabilities C. people living in Shellharbour City with an illness or disability D. those who cant get medical help in Shellharbour City6. To get home delivery service, you must .A. only choose printed books B. register ahead of time C. pay the

17、 library ahead of time D. have others choose the resources for you7. How can you learn more about the special service information?A. By emailing the library. B. By visiting the library personally.C. By contacting the library on weekends.D. By phoning the library at the required time.CBeer and fried

18、chicken Thanks to a South Korean drama currently on air, Man From the Stars, this new mix-and-match junk food trend has bee popular among young audiences, despite its unhealthy nature. Indeed, South Korean TV dramas, or K-drama for short, have been a major force in the South Korean pop-culture wave

19、that has captured the hearts of young Chinese audiences. According to iQiyi, a video website that features Man From the Stars, by Feb 15, the number of views for the TV drama hit 370 million in China. “It is interesting to explore what attract audiences in those dramas. Its obviously more than just

20、pretty faces,” says Yan Feng, a professor of Chinese literature at Fudan University. Reflected by audiences, culture critics and insiders of the industry, youth fantasy, creative storylines, cultural proximity, and well-organized production all add up to K-dramas success, along with, of course, thos

21、e handsome and cute faces dressed in the latest fashion trends.“Everyone fancies a perfect partner, handsome or beautiful,” says Zhou Ying, a professor at Chongqing Technology and Business University. “The South Korean TV industry is feeding this need.” After Lee Min-ho appeared on CCTVs annual Spri

22、ng Festival gala, he became the most famous South Korean in China. Only weeks later, Kim Soo-hyun, lead actor in Man From the Stars, swept the country. Apart from pretty faces, fashion is another highlight of the series. Each time actors from the series wear a new set of outfits, similar clothes exp

23、erience a sales boom online, according to Xiao Yi, a Taobao store owner.As is known, with love triangles, incurable diseases, and Cinderella tales, storylines in South Korean dramas may seem a bit monplace. While The Man From the Stars challenges this by putting aliens and time travel into these exi

24、sting stories, Peng Sanyuan, a screenwriter, says a focus on detail is a key factor in the success of these dramas. “In order to accurately target audiences and find emotional reflections with them, more and more female writers are working in the industry,” says Peng about her experience of exchangi

25、ng ideas with South Korean colleagues. According the experts, South Korean writers somehow make sense of these plots, no matter how unlikely it seems.8. Why has beer and fried chicken bee so popular among Chinese young people at present?A. Because the food tastes very great.B. Because they want to c

26、hange the trend.C. Because the food is good for their health.D. Because they are deeply affected by the Korean TV drama.9. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2?A. similarity B. difference C. conflict D. curiosity10. According to the whole passage, how many elements can

27、 lead to the appeal of Korean dramas?A. Two B. Four C. Six D. Seven11. After reading the third paragraph, which of the following is right? A. Lee Min-ho is the lead actor in Man From the Stars. B. Kim Soo-hyun appeared on CCTVs annual Spring Festival gala C. The similar clothes worn by the Korean ac

28、tors bee very hot online. D. Everyone has a perfect partner, who is handsome or beautiful.DStarting a bank a childs play? Absolutely, if you ask some ambitious youngsters in India, who have not only managed to establish one, but also, unlike many of the large International banks, run it successfully

29、 since xx. Whats even more impressive is that the young bankers and their 9,000 customers are all homeless!The Childrens Development Khazana opened its first branch in xx at a homeless shelter in New Delhi as a way to help street children protect their hard-earned money from thieves. Since then, the

30、 idea has caught on like wildfire.Today, Khazana has 12 branches all across New Delhi, with a total of Rupees 12 lakh (about 22,000 USD) in deposits. Not only that, there are now 77 affiliated (附属的) branches in other parts of Asia, ranging from Nepal, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to the island of Sri

31、Lanka and even, Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. While no deposit or balance is too small for the bank, they do have strict regulations about where the money is earned from. Funds obtained by begging or selling drugs are not weled at this bank!Also, unlike the real banks, all employees are volunteers, wh

32、ich mean that they go to school or a paying job during the day and work at the bank in the evening. To make sure that everybody gets a chance to participate in running the branch; two volunteer managers are elected from the customer base every six months.Karan, the current manager, is just 14 years old. During the day he earns a living by helping out the cleaning crew at wedding banquets and other big parties. In the evening, he handles the deposits and withdrawals in the ban