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1、辽宁省大连市2022-2022学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题本卷须知：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题纸上。2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷及草纸上无效。第一局部 阅读共两节，总分值 50 分第一节 共15 小题；每题 2.5 分，总分值 37.5 分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最正确选项。AThe Four Famous Embroideries (刺绣) of China refer to the Xiang embroidery in Hunan Province, Shu embroidery in Sichuan Pr
2、ovince, Yue embroidery in Guangdong Province and Su embroidery in Jiangsu Province.Xiang embroideryThe earliest piece of Xiang embroidery was unearthed at the No. 1 Tomb of Mawangdui, Changsha City of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220). The weaving technique was almost the same as the one used in m
3、odern times, which shows that embroidery had already existed in the Han Dynasty. In its later development, it absorbs the characteristics of traditional Chinese paintings and reaches a high artistic level. Xiang embroidery crafts include valuable works of art, as well as products for daily use.Shu e
4、mbroideryShu embroidery has formed its own unique characteristics: smooth, bright, neat, etc. The works choose flowers, animals, mountains, rivers and human figures as their themes. The craftsmanship of Shu embroidery involves a combination of fine art and practical uses, such as the facings of quil
5、ts, pillowcases, coats and screen covers.Yue embroideryInfluenced by national folk art, Yue embroidered pictures are mainly of dragons and phoenixes (凤凰), and flowers and birds, with neat designs and strong, contrasting colors. Gold-and-silk thread embroidery is widely used, even for crafts of daily
6、 use.Su embroideryThe weaving techniques of Su embroidery are characterized by the flat surface, dense lines, even pictures and harmonious colors. Su embroidery products fall into 3 major categories: costumes, decorations for halls and crafts for daily use. Double-sided embroidery is an excellent re
7、presentative of Su embroidery.1. The unearthed embroidery at Mawangdui shows Xiang embroiderys _.A. time-honoured history B. excellent designsC. artistic value D. advanced techniques2. If you receive a double-sided embroidery as a gift, it must be _.A. Xiang embroidery B. Shu embroideryC. Yue embroi
8、dery D. Su embroidery3. What do we know about the four famous embroideries?A. All are rootedin folk art. B. All are valuable artworks.C. All share the same themes. D. All have practical use.BHe ran between two defenders, pasta third, and a couple of seconds later his team had two more points. At the
9、 end of his final game, on April 11, he had scored 30 points.This was the end of a career for Dwyane Wade, nicknamed “Flash. It was the 37-year-olds last game for the Miami Heat and his last appearance on an NBA basketball court. Over his storied career, Wade played in 1,054 regular-season games and
10、 177 post-season games, scored more than 23,000 points, appeared in three NBA championships and earned one Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.Coming from Chicago, Wades attitude and style of play moved many people, including former US President Barack Obama. “Whenever you got knocked down, you
11、always showed us how to get back up, Obama said in a tribute video. “You showed some Chicago spirit. and you did us proud.Wade broke down the door to the NBA in 2022 with his outstanding ball-handling skills and jumping ability. He had a strong principle, taking practice as seriously as he took game
12、s. He trained in the gym by himself during the off-season and exercised hard to stay in shape.Wade has also spoken out on social issues. In 2022, 17-year-old Heat fan Trayvon Martin, an African-American, was shot in a racist attack on his way home from watching the NBA All-Star Game. Wade, together
13、with LeBron James, led the Miami Heat squad, pulling up their hoodies (连帽衫) in support of justice for Martin, who had his hoodie up when he was killed. Wade hoped this action would bring attention to racist violence.In 2022, he founded the Wades World Foundation, which provides support to various ed
14、ucation, health, and family service programs. “Obviously, Im one person. I cant change the world, but I can help affect change in communities, Wade told ESPN. “Thats what I want to continue to do.This is not the end of Wades story. He wants to continue fighting for economic and social equality in th
15、e US.4. How many games did Wade play in his professional career?A. 1,054. B.177. C.23,000. D. 1,231.5. Wade was thought highly of by Obama because of _.A. his strong willpower B. his flexible playing styleC. his extraordinary skills D. his honourable ambition6. Why did Wade and his teammates pull up
16、 their hoodies?A. To follow Martins heroic behaviour. B. To speak out for Martin.C. To try on the latest fashion. D. To show racial equality.7. This passage is mainly about Wades _.A. outstanding professional career B. legendary life experiencesC. achievements in social equality D. influence in sports a
