2022-2023学年高二英语上学期第二次大练习试卷（Word版带解析）.docx

1、湖南师大附中2022-2023学年度高二第一学期第二次大练习英语时量：120分钟 满分：150分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。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。例：How much is the shirt？A.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C。1.Whose book is it?A.Johns.B.

2、The mans.C.The womans sisters.2.Why is the woman worried?A.She failed the exam.B.Her mother will scold her.C.She didnt achieve her goal.3.When will the bookshelf be delivered?A.This Thursday.B.On weekdays.C.On weekends.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.High labor costs in America.B.A wa

3、y of life in America.C.Living conditions in America.5.Whats the weather usually like in Minnesota during Christmas?A.Snowy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.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。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 t

4、he probable relationship between the speakers?A.Neighbors.B.Friends.C.Strangers.7.What does the man agree to do?A.Climb the tower.B.See the church.C.Visit the gallery.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What does Jane want to do?A.Apply for a job.B.Attend Mrs. Smiths class.C.Study in the mans university.9.What will Mr

5、s. Smith do today?A.Give lessons.B.See her schoolmate.C.Have a talk with Jane.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What are the speakers talking about?A.Travel plans.B.Famous adventurers.C.Extreme climates.11.What has the woman paid close attention to?A.Weather reports.B.Historical events.C.Mountain-climbing tips.12

6、.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The man once was a professional trainer.B.The man was good at taking photos.C.The man visited Pakistan.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What will be due on June 14th?A.The personal data forms.B.The basketball club activities.C.The after-class activity application.14.On

7、what day should the students hand in three photos?A.Monday.B.Tuesday.C.Wednesday.15.When will the basketball club meeting begin?A.At 12:45 p.m.B.At 1:30 p.m.C.At 1:45 p.m.16.Where are the students supposed to be on the 18th during the lunch break?A.At the stadium.B.In the computer room.C.In the offi

8、ce.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the speaker?A.A guide.B.A teacher.C.A coach.18.What does the speaker mainly talk about?A.Factors deciding the choice of goods.B.Consumers choice of cars.C.Products with high quality.19.What do people think of reliability nowadays?A. Its getting more attention.B.Its st

9、ill important.C.Its the deciding factor.20.Where can people get access to more information?A.From newspapers.B.From a book.C.From a website.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。AHey everyone! Welcome back to Wonders on the Earth. What follows are just a few of

10、the global destinations given World Heritage status by UNESCO. They could be your familys next vacation.Wildlife WondersThe Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is one of southern Africas biggest and most biodiverse freshwater watersheds（流域） and a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. It s

11、ustains the planets most endangered animals, including the largest remaining elephant population, cheetahs, African wild dogs, wattled cranes, and great white pelicans.Fairy ChimneysCentral Turkeys Greme National Park is a dry region of volcanic stone that takes fantastic forms，which often called fa

12、iry chimneys（仙女烟囱）.Some of the most striking sights are villages carved into the volcanic stone. The Greme Open Air Museum,valley hikes, cave hotels, hot air balloon rides, and guided tours are highlights for all ages.The Earliest MummiesWrapped simply in reeds and decorated with hair and clay masks

13、, Chiles Chinchorro mummies are 2,000 years older than Egypts. At San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, only a few of the 300 samples are on view,while at Coln 10, visitors can see 48 mummies buried in the earth through a glass floor.Dinosaur FossilsDinosaur Provincial Park in Canada gives some

14、 paleontologists（古生物学者）a chance to explore landscapes. Although visitors are not permitted to dig in this fragile environment, the park offers a full schedule of family-friendly fossil tours, guided activities, and dinosaur displays. Families can camp out under the stars and dream of the days when v

15、arious dinosaurs inhabited this region.21.Which of the following highlights the Okavango Delta?A.Rare freshwater fishes.B.Beautiful villages.C.Diverse wildlife species.D.Striking views of mountains.22.Which of the following can be experienced at night?A.Fairy Chimneys.C.Wildlife Wonders.B.Dinosaur F

16、ossils.D.The Earliest Mummies.23.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.C.A geography textbook.B.An art magazine.D.A travel brochure.BFIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is now a hot blooded carnival for fans around the world for 28 days. Its the first World Cup held by a country that has not

17、participated in the World Cup before, and also the first time to be held in a Middle Eastern country.First lets talk about its mascot, Laeeb, shaped like a walking headscarf， is an avatar（化身）with no fixed shape. This Arabic word means a highly skilled player. The mascot wears a rope and is soft, who

18、se body can make various and difficult movements at will-it gives fans full imagination. The design of the mascot is very novel and this playful image is loved by many fans. Its facial expression is full of determination with an inspirational, upward and positive attitude, just like a strong-willed

19、athlete who never gets discouraged in the face of difficulties.Considering the high temperature of about 50 degrees in Qatar in summer will affect the athletes competitive status, this World Cup is the first time to be held in the northern hemisphere in winter. To successfully hold this World Cup, Q

20、atar has invested heavily in the construction of venues and supporting transportation, communication, accommodation, even with over 1,000 luxurious Bedouin-style tents in the desert, etc. Service facilities, with a total investment of 220bn US dollars, make it the most expensive World Cup game at pr

21、esent.This World Cup will even be the very first carbon-neutral tournament, and the organizer has prepared a total of 8 stadiums, all built to be energy efficient. One of our favorites is Stadium 974， the first fully demountable（可拆卸的）stadium，built using 974 shipping containers, whose number also hap

22、pens to be Qatars country code. The opening game and the final match will be held in the same stadium-Lusail Stadium. Moreover, thanks to Qatars efficient public transportation, football fans will need just under one hour of traveling time between stadiums. So if you want to, you can watch more than

23、 two games in one day and experience the World Cup like never before.And the World Cup finale will take place on December the 18th, also Qatars National Day. So expect fireworks all around. And lets have a blast together!24.What makes the host country so special?A.Diverse religions.B.Extremely high

24、temperature.C.Richness in oil.D. First participation in the World Cup.25. Which of the following is TRUE about the mascot?A. It is named after a sport.B.It looks inspiring and encouraging.C. It is a traditional Arabic design.D.It could not be transformed at all.26.Why is the huge investment mentione

25、d in this passage?A. To attract visitors all over the world.B.To criticize the giant waste by the host.C.To show off the great wealth of the host.D.To highlight its commitment to the event.27. What does the underlined word “blast” in paragraph 5 refer to?A.Criticism.B.Explosion.C.Good time.D.Loud no

26、ise.CFrom ancient times, Chinese people love food made of flour, like dumplings, noodles, and pancakes, to name just a few. And in the hands of skilled artisans, flour can be made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with,which brings a unique kind of pleasure. This art f

27、orm is called dough figurine（面塑）. Among the various art styles of dough figurines, Beijings Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art, which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.It was created by

28、 Lang Shaoan. Most of the dough figurines are animals and characters from legends,historical stories,and local operas. The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick or on a table for display.Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple forms and vivid decorations, wh

29、ile some are fine pieces of artwork for display only. For this reason， during the making process they are often mixed with additives（添加剂）to better preserve the finished products.Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was 15,he created Beijing Ol

30、ympic Mascots shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit more fashionablethan other folk artisans. In his skilled hands, pop culture icons are popular with young people.Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get as

31、 much attention from the public. Few young people are willing to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which has led to a decline in the number of those who are committed to the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans from one generation to another.28.What is s

32、pecial about Dough Figurine Lang?A.It reflects Beijings history and culture.B. It is created by many famous artists.C.It shows peoples lifestyles and welfare.D. It is popular with both tourists and the locals.29.Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines?A.To make them taste more delicious.B.T

33、o keep their colors brighter and lasting longer.C.To help shape dough into various forms.D.To better preserve their finished products.30.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.Suggestions for other folk artisans.B.Lang Jiaziyus accomplishments as an artisan.C.Different art styles of dough figuri

34、nes.D.The popularity of modern dough figurines.31.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To call on more people to master such a skill.B.To appeal to people to buy the dough figurines.C.To persuade people to protect national cultural heritage.D.To teach people some ways to appreciate the handicr

35、aft.DVirtual reality(VR) is quickly becoming the new technological frontier. However,a set of challenges and hurdles need to be overcome, including things like low latency,high refresh rate, high resolution, a wide field of view and rock solid tracking, among others.Now that we can actually build VR

36、 headsets that begin to meet these requirements,we are seeing a rising interest in VR. As it rises, so does the interest in creating new media to be experienced in using virtual reality. Journalism is a medium built on relevance. Journalists should always be finding new ways to tell stories and deli

37、ver content. It is a goldmine for storytelling. What better ways to tell a story to someone than to put them right in the center of it?By using VR, the consumer isnt just reading or watching something play out; theyre experiencing it. The super-realistic effect nature of VR allows people to connect

38、with the subject matter on a much deeper level than just reading about it. Any storyteller wanting to do something more interesting than their peers should surely be considering the sheer power of VR.The question of virtual reality,though, is not how powerful it is. It is apparent that the question

39、of VR is one of viability and availability. Telling stories must be easy to do, and access to those stories must be readily available. This is the biggest challenge that VR faces. If the tools to tell a story with VR arent easy to pick up and learn, VR will fail. If VR technology isnt both top-of-th

40、e-line and affordable, VR will fail.Accessibility is one concern for Thomas Hallaq, assistant professor of journalism and mass communications. However, he thinks its still very promising. Hallaq said, “Were seeing more technology become accessible, and more people having access to that technology. J

41、ust look at smartphones.” If the technology is widely available and companies like Oculus, Samsung, HTC and Valve can overcome the inherent hurdles,VR will succeed in being a desirable means of storytelling. Like radio, TV and the Internet before it,virtual reality will change the way we tell storie

42、s.32.Why is VR considered a powerful tool for journalism?A.Because of its improved headsets.B.Because of its fast delivering speed.C.Because of its entertaining effect.D.Because of its immersive nature.33.What is the biggest challenge for VR in terms of a journalism tool?A.Technical barriers.C.News

43、sources.B.Easy access.D.Public acceptance.34.Whats the authors attitude towards the future of VR technology?A.Optimistic.C.Pessimistic.B.Indifferent.D.Concerned.35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Ways to improve storytelling abilityB.Secrets of the increasing popularity

44、of VRC.VR:the future of storytellingD.Challenges and hurdles of VR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。Could you remember what the first thing you do each day? The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is check my phone. And Ill keep doing that throughout the e

45、ntire day until I go back to bed. If, like me, a lot of your technology habits are automatic, you may not even be aware of your behavior._36_But with some efforts, you can engage with the digital world in a way thats appropriate for you. Heres how to get started:37 Try turning off push notifications

46、 and deleting social media apps from your phone to create natural obstacles to access them. Of course sometimes there are people you know you want to keep up with and usually connect with on a particular platform. In this case, let them know how they can stay in touch.Whatever you do, dont go to bed

47、 with your phone.38 Sleeping without smart phones improves sleep, relationships, focus and well-being, and increases happiness and quality of life. So charging your phone somewhere else could help you experience those benefits.Get to know yourself again by reinvesting in your hobbies. You can start

48、by shutting down your social media for about a week, and then slowly find your favorite apps one at a time over the following weeks. This will help you figure out which apps are contributing to your life and which arent. Make a list of activities you enjoy and people you like hanging out with. 39The

49、 goal with digital minimalism isnt to figure out how to live without social media or the Internet.40 Technology should enhance your life, not distract you from it.A.Set some basic boundaries.B.It can be difficult to change.C.It gives you an opportunity to grow in ways.D.Ask yourself how you feel whe

50、n youre using social media.E. When you feel the urge to grab your phone, try one of those hobbies.F. Its not ideal to put your phone next to the pillow to charge when sleeping.G. In a word, you should be intentional about when and how we use social media.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下

51、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。One of my first international trips as an adult was traveling around the Caribbean（加勒比海）I41 my hotel in Jamaica（牙买加）and asked for a recommendation for a local place to eat. The receptionist told me that under no _42_should I go into the town because it was really

52、_43I_44 my options: Did I really want to spend all my time on the beach without getting to know a single 45_? I was a very_46 traveler and very young, but there was only one answer to my question: Absolutely not. So out I went.The poverty hit me in the face. After only seeing fancy resorts, the real

53、ity was hard to 47.A few locals 48 me and were super curious as to what I was doing there alone since most tourists did not go there. I told them I was interested in meeting them and experiencing their_49 . And just like that, I was 50 . After meeting more natives, 51 home-made food, and dancing the

54、 night away, I realized how they wanted to make me feel welcome and they 52_did. With having so little, they still shared it with me in a gesture of generosity.I could not resist to think about how tourist income_53 sharply for big companies annually, while the local inhabitants have to be thankful

55、if they get a job that pays minimum wage. From then on, I always looked for locally owned accommodation, restaurants, guides,and_54_. Sustainable development, with everything it involves, became a motto for me and changed the very 55 of the way I travel.41. A. checked onB. checked intoC. checked out

56、D. checked over42. A. obligationB. controlC. illusionsD. circumstances43. A. warmB. mildC. dangerousD. harmless44. A. consideredB. interpretedC. rememberedD. marked45. A. touristB. guardC. guideD. local46 . A. unqualifiedB. ignorantC. inexperiencedD. innocent47. A. sufferB. swallowC. persistD. strik

57、e48. A. approachedB. recognizedC. upsetD. forgave49. A. painB. careersC. cultureD. tastes50. A. excludedB. praisedC. respectedD. embraced51. A. samplingB. wastingC. stuffingD. packing52. A. abnormallyB. undeniablyC. generallyD. strangely53. A. adjustsB. limitsC. promotesD. rises54. A. facilitiesB. s

58、ouvenirsC. plantsD. communities55. A. harmonyB. borderC. essenceD. delicacy第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。As motion control technologies have advanced, surgical-assistance robots have become more accurate. Some surgical robots may even be able to complete tasks56 (autonomous

59、), allowing surgeons_57_(oversee) procedures from an operation desk.Surgeries performed with robotics assistance fall into two main categories: The ability to share a video feed from the operating room to other locations, near or far,58(allow) surgeons to benefit from other 59(specialist) in their f

60、ield. As a result, patients have the best surgeons involved in their procedures.The field of surgical robotics is evolving to make greater use of AI. Computer vision enables surgical robots to distinguish between types of cells within_60 (they) field of view. For example, 61 surgical robots now have

61、 is the ability to help surgeons avoid nerves and muscles during procedures. High-definition 3D computer vision can provide surgeons62 detailed information and enhanced performance during procedures. Eventually, robots will be able to take over small sub-procedures, such as_63_(sew) up the open part

62、s of a wound, under the watchful gaze of the surgeon.Robotics also plays_64 key role in surgeon education. Such platforms use AI and virtual reality to provide surgical robotics training_65surgeons practice procedures and sharpen skills using robotics controls.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假如你是李华，你的美国

63、笔友Simon打算来长沙一日游，想请你帮忙为他制定一份旅行计划，请你写一封邮件给Simon，向他描述你制定的旅行计划。内容应包括：1简要介绍一下长沙这座城市；2详细介绍旅行计划的内容。注意：1写作词数应为80左右；2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Simon,Yours,Li Hua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。After filling out fifty applications, going through four interviews, and winning one offer, I took what

64、I could get-a teaching job at what I considered a distant wild area: western New Jersey. My characteristic optimism was alive only when I reminded myself that I would be doing what I had wanted to do since I was fourteen-teaching English.School started. I was teaching English. I worked hard, taking

65、time off only to eat and sleep. And then there was my sixth-grade class. The students were only six years younger than me. I was struggling in my work as a young idealistic teacher. I wanted to make literature come alive and to promote a love for the written word. The students wanted to throw spitba

66、lls（纸团）and whisper dirty words in the back of the room.In college, I had been taught that a successful educator should ignore bad behavior. As the textbook had said, the bad behavior would disappear as I gave my students positive attention. But in fact, humans, particularly teenagers, rarely seem to

67、 be reasonable. By the time my boss, who was also my taskmaster, known to be the strictest, most demanding, most quick to fire inexperienced teachers, came into the classroom to observe me, the students exhibited very little good behavior to praise.My boss sat in the back of the room. The boys in th

68、e class were making animal noises, hitting each other while the girls filed（锉） their nails or read magazines. I just pretended it all wasnt happening and went on lecturing and tried to ask some inspiring questions. My boss, sitting in the back of the room, seemed to be growing bigger and bigger. Aft

69、er twenty minutes, he left silently. Visions of unemployment marched before my eyes. I felt mildly proud that I got through the rest of class without crying, but at my next free period, I knew I had to face him.注意：1续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。After class, I walked to his office, took a deep breath and opened the door.Inspired by his advice, I walked toward the classroom, determined to make a change.