卷子答案网-一个不只有答案的网站灵川县潭下中学2022-2023学年高二上学期
期中考试英语试题
时间：120分钟 总分：150分
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 food does the woman suggest
A. Sandwiches. B. Salads. C. Noodles.
2. What will the man do first with the woman’s car
A. Fill up the tank. B. Wash the windows. C. Check the tire pressure.
3. What is the man doing right now
A. Walking around. B. Watching TV. C. Eating snacks.
4. Where is the conversation probably taking place
A. In an office. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Different colors. B. A picture. C. Some flowers.
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. Who might the woman be
A. A doctor. B. An assistant. C. A professor.
7. When will the man go to see the doctor
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What will the man do tomorrow
A. Rest at home. B. Go shopping. C. Work.
9. What will the man buy
A. A hat. B. A necklace. C. A coat.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing a test. B. Having an interview. C. Playing a puzzle game.
12. What is Jennifer bad at
A. Focusing. B. Dealing with stress. C. Getting on with others.
13. How does Jennifer feel about the result
A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Worried.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why will the man miss the school dance
A. He won’t be in school.
B. He doesn’t like dancing.
C. He’s busy with other events.
15. When is the senior picnic
A. In a week. B. In a month. C. In two months.
16. Which event is in June
A. The photo day. B. The graduation party. C. The awards ceremony.
17. Where will the woman be this summer
A. In Boston. B. In New York City. C. In Washington, D.C.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What will the weather be like today in the southeast of the country
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Dry.
19. What will the highest temperature be in the north
A. 15 degrees centigrade. B. 20 degrees centigrade. C. 23 degrees centigrade.
20. Which part of the country will likely be sunny tomorrow
A. North. B. Southeast. C. South.
第二部分 阅读（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。
A
Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life
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Nest Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own in every room of your house or apartment including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems. It supports over 270,000 devices!
Apple HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.
August Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible (兼容的) with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.
21. What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do
A. Properly use your smartphone camera. B. Control electronics with your voice.
C. Check the locks of your house. D. Keep your home safe.
22. Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely
A. Nest Cam IQ B. Apple HomePod.
C. August Smart Lock Pro. D. Logitech Harmony Elite
23. Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from
A. Technology. B. News. C. Society D. Education
B
Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as the first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people “They have reminded me why I became a musician.” He said.
Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “Genius Grant”. Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金) to people whose work it considers exceptional and whose work “inspires hope in us all”. Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to his homelessness.
The 31-year-old winner said he did not know yet how he would spend the money. He has been a performer since the age of seven and the award will give him “space to breathe, plan and look ahead”.
Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor (副教授) of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U.S. justice system.
47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states have the financial (金融的) resources to provide such aid and which don’t. She also found that the cost of legal services was only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others were fears of unfairness (不公平) in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention had been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affected millions of people.
24. Why does Gupta win the award
A. For his achievements in classical music.
B. For performing for large crowds.
C. For organizing a group playing for the homeless.
D. For the companionship with Nathaniel Ayers.
25. What do we know about MacArthur Fellowship
A. It is founded by the government.
B. It offers $625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.
C. It allows the winners to use the money freely.
D. It awards people who make great contributions to society.
26. What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did
A. She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.
B. She made the legal system fairer
C. She paid more attention to the criminal justice system.
D. She offered legal aid to the poor freely.
27. Which can be the best title for the passage
A. Grants winners, inspiring the poor
B. The city homeless, in need of help
C. Vijay Gupta, an extraordinary violinist
D. MacArthur Foundation, awarding exceptional work
C
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends asked me how I could stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kinds of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi was the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus with some people talking on their phones, some people chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids played while their parents sat nearby. I could see and hear almost everything from’ there. People-watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation.
One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest but it must be hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I will also have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
28. Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very ________.
A. unpleasant B. unique C. magical D. interesting
29. The author took the bus to the park because ________.
A. there was no other transport to go there B. he wanted to see more about people’s life
C. it was the most convenient way D. his friend advised him to do so
30. The author closed his eyes in order to ________.
A. have a good rest B. hide himself from view
C. enjoy the sounds of life D. avoid talking with the two old men
31. The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.
A. truly different B. quite popular C. rather strange D. extremely funny
D
Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude towards reading.
There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.
So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially engineered gap for boys’ reading
To improve boys’ reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting the so-called boy-friendly books that boys supposedly prefer. These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believe that boys prefer to read non-fiction
But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.
Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussion about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.
Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during lessons. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.
In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.
32. According to the author, what is the main cause of the differences in boys’ and girls’ reading ability
A. Social factors. B. Teaching methods.
C. Personal preferences. D. Psychological differences
33. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading
A. To persuade boys to read more often.
B. To learn what boys are most interested in.
C. To help boys improve their language ability.
D. To show that adults are good reading role models.
34. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author
A. Before and after class. B. At any time of the school day.
C. At regular times during lessons. D. When they are in the lower grades.
35. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To show students ways to improve their reading
B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls
C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.
D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary (久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health 36 .
1. Choose outdoor activities over technology
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. 37 . Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.
2. Limit social media use
According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. 38 . Avoid aimless browsing (浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.
3. 39
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve discovered an enjoyable pastime.
4. Create projects for yourself
It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re not glued to (全神贯注地看) a screen 40 . Some suggestions are organizing kitchen cupboards and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.
A. Set aside reading time
B. Choose the suitable reading materials
C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects
D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction
E. Whether it’s Facebook or Twitter, limit the time online
F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time
G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，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。
My father was born in a small town in the US. He wasn’t sure what he wanted from 41 , but something told him to 42 and begin a new adventure.
He began that adventure traveling to cities in the US before going on to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He took my mother and us three daughters with him and went wherever the road 43 him.
It’s easy to feel 44 when you’re on the road. We. made lots of new friends on our trip-most of them are mechanics, since we often 45 hours in repair shops. But that was a way much 46 than sitting by the roadside while waiting for the engine to cool off when it was 40℃ outside.
Getting along well sometimes seemed 47 . There were always a lot of 48 , especially among us back seat passengers about who had to sit in the middle. But even if it was hard, we learned a lot about tolerance (包容). When we were traveling in the Philippines, we drove to Quezon City one day. It should have been an hour’s drive but was nearly three thanks to bad roads and 49 traffic. “Did you put our suitcases in the car ” my father asked my mother as we arrived there. From the back seat, we saw her slowly turn toward my father. “No,” she said. “I thought you did.” That was how a seven-hour car trip turned into a 16-hour one, which was mostly spent in vain (徒劳).
On occasions like that, we had to learn to let go of our anger because we were 50 in a rolling box with the same people for the rest of the 51 . Even if I sometimes felt like opening the car door and 52 one of my sisters out, I kept my feelings to myself.
This is why road trips were like 53 universities to us. We 54 our PhDs (博士学位) in how to get along with other people just by traveling in our old car.
If we were 55 given a second chance at life, we would do it all over again. Only this time would I put the suitcases in the car myself.
41. A. move B. life C. experience D. belief
42. A. live up B. struggle on C. get out D. walk around
43. A. took B. drove C. served D. controlled
44. A. anxious B. upset C. helpless D. lonely
45. A. wasted B. worked C. spent D. chatted
46. A. better B. easier C. safer D. cleverer
47. A. available B. alternative C. necessary D. impossible
48. A. arguments B. fights C. embarrassments D. amusements
49. A. light B. heavy C. local D. fast
50. A. buried B. crazy C. stuck D. impatient
51. A. holiday B. journey C. exploration D. march
52. A. dragging B. pushing C. helping D. sending
53. A. unusual B. common C. free D. mobile
54. A. earned B. expected C. missed D. valued
55. A. somewhere B. anytime C. somehow D. anyway
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody 56 (have) to worry about fashion (时尚). Everybody wears 57 same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth 58 gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or 59 (cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can 60 (easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards The answer 61 this question is not clear One study in America found that students’ grades 62 (improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn’t want 63 (wear) the uniform. Other American studies showed no 64 (connect) between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are 65 (tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
第三节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）单词拼写
66. We will have a further discussion before we draw a final ________ (结论).
67. As a ________ (后果), he had to flee German.
68. She would try to ________ (说服) local business leaders to contribute money to the cause
69. Many different groups of people live happily in the ________ (缺乏) of new technology.
70. We are looking for someone who is ________ (可靠的) and hard-working.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假设你是红星中学的高一学生李华，你研究了一个关于“保护海洋”的科学课题。请你给英国朋友Jim写信向他介绍相关内容；
1. 目前海洋面临的问题；
2. 问题出现的原因；
3. 解决措施。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Scout could clearly remember the night when she had to leave her home in Poland. It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to escape as soon as possible. She quickly packed a suitcase with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her most prized treasure, a silk scarf. Scout and her best friend, Betty, had persuaded their parents to buy them matching scarves, which they took as a symbol of their friendship. Scout didn’t know she was going to America and would not be returning.
Scout kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Scout was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, “Don’t worry, Grandma. Nothing’s going to happen to your scarf. You’ll see that it’s going to bring both of us luck.” And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.
Leaving the interview, Eliza felt confident that she would get the job. So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. Sitting at her table, Eliza felt an elderly woman staring at her for a long time.
“I’m sorry. Do I know you ” asked Eliza.
“I’m sorry, dear, but you remind me of my best friend,” replied the old woman. “She looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like yours.” Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard the stories of her grandmother’s best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this woman be Betty, her grandmother’s childhood friend
Paragraph 1:
Then the old woman introduced herself, “My name is ________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
The old woman agreed.
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