榆林市第二中学2022-2023学年高二上学期10月期中考试英语试卷（不含音频） 含答案.doc

1、榆林市第二中学2022-2023学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试题 时间： 120分钟 满分： 150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a store. B. In a library. C. In a cinema.2. What is the woman?A. A farmer. B. A gardener. C. A teacher.3. What time is the train?A. At 4:15. B. At 4:45. C.

2、 At 4:50.4. What is the woman going to do?A. Go to a concert. B. Book some tickets. C. Go to a night party.5. What does the man mean?A. He wanted Alan. B. He wanted that music. C. He wanted that music to be turned off.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What day is tomorrow?A. Monday. B. Sat

3、urday. C. Sunday.7. What is the womans mother doing?A. Writing a story. B. Making lunch. C. Eating.8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.听第7段材料，回答第9、10题。9. What happened to the man?A. He had a car accident. B. H

4、e lost the football game.C. He broke his leg.10. Why did the man go up the tree?A. To get a ball out of the tree. B. To break the limb. C. To have fun.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does the man do?A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.12. Where are the American rooms?A. Downstairs. B. Upstairs. C. In

5、 the first room.13. Why did the man come here?A. For his story about the United States. B. For his story about the American museums.C. For fun.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where does the woman probably come from?A. China. B. America. C. Britain.15. How is the class in America different from that in China?A.

6、 The class in America is longer than that in China.B. The class in America is as long as that in China.C. The class in America is shorter than that in China.16. Which part of the womans computer breaks down?A. Its hard drive. B. Its CPU. C. Its keyboard.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the passage main

7、ly about?A. Some information about two phrases. B. The meaning of two phrases.C. The development of two phrases.18. When did the phrase big wheel become popular?A. Before World War II. B. During World War II. C. After World War II.19. Where is the phrase top banana mainly used?A. In the fruit busine

8、ss. B. In show business.C. In the building business.20. Which of the following persons is a big wheel?A. A worker in a factory. B. A political leader. C. A taxi driver.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(每小题2分，满分30分)ABest places to visit in Canada in 2022Thinking about exploring Canada? Here is the perfect list

9、 of the great places that are worthy of being visited in Canada on your trip.Niagara FallsHave a great time enjoying the views and clicking pictures of the cascading(倾泻) falls. Youll have an unparalleled sightseeing experience when you visit it at night.Best time to visit: June-AugustHow to reach: T

10、he nearest airport is just 30-40 minutes away. You can take a cab and reach the falls easily.Things to do:Witness the excellent waterfallsWhistlerHome to one of the largest ski resorts in North America, its one of the best places in Canada for winter holidays! Skiing and snowshoeing are few of the t

11、hrilling sports to indulge(沉迷) in for enjoying in this fascinating snow land.Best time to visit: June-August, December-MarchHow to reach: The nearest airport is 2.5 hours away from Whistler.You can take a cab and reach Whistler precisely.Things to do:Indulge in snowmobilingVisit dozens of art museum

12、s and cultural centresQuebec CityHave an amazing time with your partner in the magical Quebec city. It is one of the most charming places to see in Canada because of the art and cultural scenes.Best time to visit: June, September-DecemberHow to reach: You can take a cab from the airport to reach the

13、 city easily.Things to do:Visit the historic attractionsWalk along the scenic Terrasse DufferinButchart GardensIts the best place to explore with a camera in hand. With a charming display of flowers around and fun boat tours, theres a lot to see and do!Best time to visit: July & AugustHow to reach:

14、The best way is by taking bus number 75.Things to do:Capture the excellent flowers aroundWitness the fireworks show21. What do we know about Niagara Falls?A. You can only take photos of it at night. B. Youd better visit it when it gets dark.C.You are forbidden to visit it in July. D. You should take

15、 a bus to get there.22. Which is the most suitable place if you seek exciting activities?A. Whistler. B. Niagara Falls. C. Quebec City. D. Butchart Gardens.23. What do Whistler and Quebec City have in common?A. They offer a free ride to you. B. They are accessible by plane.C. They appeal to culture

16、lovers. D. They open in the same months.BFrench artist Henri Matisse(1869-1954) was described as “a man ahead of his time”. In honor of the artist, an exhibition titled “Matisse by Matisse” will be held in China this year. It follows Matisses works across sixty years.Originally, Matisse aimed to bec

17、ome a lawyer. He attended law school and worked as a law worker until he came down with a disease in1889. To help him kill time on the road to recovery, Matisses mother bought him painting tools. His feeling for color was waken up and he decided to become an artist.Matisse wanted to create his own s

18、tyle. Instead of painting realistic objects people saw he preferred to express his emotions and feelings toward these objects. One way he achieved this was through using bold(大胆的) colors. In his eyes, colors had more meanings than people would usually think of.Yet his style was so unusual that Matis

19、se was called the “father of Fauvism(野兽派)”. Even so, Matisse never gave up digging out more for art. Matisse once wrote in the book Jazz that “an artist should never be a prisoner of himself”. In the later years of his life when he suffered from cancer and couldnt paint, he tried a new kind of art:

20、paper cut-outs. He took brightly painted papers, cut them into shapes,and arranged them in designs. Thats what Matisse called “painting with scissors”.With great creativity, Matisses works have been welcomed and used in many forms of popular art. For example, Yves Saint Laurent,an influential Europe

21、an fashion designer, showed a section of his 1981 autumn-winter collection in honor of Matisses works. Now his cut-out patterns and stylish colors are still seen on album covers, T-shirts and in ads.24. What inspired Matisses feeling for color?A. The disease. B. Some painting tools.C. His career as

22、a lawyer. D. His mothers encouragement.25. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Drawing objects in real life. B.Realizing his dream to be an artist.C. Showing his feelings toward objects. D. Looking for his own painting style.26. Why did Matisse turn to paper cut-outs?A. H

23、e was tired of painting. B. Cut-outs were becoming popular.C. He was asked to create a new art form.D. His poor health stopped him continuing painting.27. Which word can be used to describe Matisses works?A. Popular. B. Expensive. C. Ordinary. D. Traditional.CThe Australian Koala Foundation says Aus

24、tralia has lost about 30 percent of its koalas over the past three years. The non-profit group says drought(干旱), wildfires and development projects played a part in the drop in the koala population. They are strongly advising the government to do more to protect the animals environment. The group gu

25、esses the koala population has dropped to less than 58,000 this year from more than 80,000 in 2018. The biggest decrease is in the state of New South Wales, where the numbers have dropped by 41 percent. Deborah Tabart leads the Australian Koala Foundation. She called the drop “quite dramatic”. Only

26、one area in the study is thought to have more than 5,000 koalas. Some areas are believed to have as few as five or ten.Tabart said the country needs a koala protection law. She added, “What were concerned about is places like western New South Wales where the drought over the last ten years has just

27、 added to this effect-river systems completely dry for years, river red gum trees, which are the lifeblood of koalas, dead.”The loss in New South Wales likely sped up after large forest areas were destroyed by wildfires in late 2019 and early 2020. But some of those areas already had no koalas. Land

28、 clearing by building developers and road builders has also destroyed the koalas environment.“I think everyone gets it, and weve got to change. But if those building-machines keep working, then I really fear for the koalas,” Tabart said.28. How does the author introduce koalas situation in paragraph

29、 2?A. By listing problems. B. By comparing facts.C. By presenting data. D. By analyzing reasons.29. What does the underlined word “dramatic” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Surprising. B. Satisfying. C. Confusing. D. Relaxing.30. Which of the following is Tabarts advice to protect koalas?A. Increasing forest

30、 areas. B. Making protection laws.C. Improving river systems. D. Planting river red gum trees.31. What did Tabart think of peoples action of protecting koalas?A. It was successful. B. It was promising.C. It was unchangeable. D. It was far from enough.DLook on the bright side, and you may live longer

31、, a new study has found. Researchers in the US have linked optimism and longevity(长寿) after a study of tens of thousands of people.Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine analyzed 69,744 women and 1,429men, studying them for 30 years. The participants answered questions in a survey. The

32、questions assessed their levels of optimism.The surveys matched these levels with the participants overall level of health. They were also asked about their levels of exercise, their diets, as well as how much they smoked and drank.Researchers discovered that people who thought positively were more

33、likely to live to the age of 85. The people who thought negatively were 11 -15 percent less likely to live to that age.However, researchers are not clear why more optimistic people are likely to live longer.Laura Kubzansky, a professor of social and behavioral sciences, added, “Other research sugges

34、ts that more optimistic people may be able to regulate (调节) emotions and behavior as well as deal with stress and difficulties more effectively.” Researchers also said those who were more optimistic were more likely to have healthier habits, such as taking part in exercise,and less likely to smoke.L

35、aura Kubzansky thought this study was meaningful because it suggested that optimism had the potential to help humans live longer. Interestingly, optimism might be improved using relatively simple techniques or therapies(疗法).She had some advice for pessimists who might want to live longer. The advice

36、 was to “imagine a future in which everything has turned out well”. She urged people to increase levels of optimism.32. What can we know about the study?A. More men were studied. B. The participants were all healthy.C. Different factors were considered. D. Most participants lived to the age of 85.33

37、. What are optimistic people more likely to do?A. Avoid difficulties. B. Exercise regularly.C. Take part in social activities. D. Deal with stress by smoking.34. Whats Kubzanskys suggestion for pessimists?A. Developing healthier habits. B. Learning to regulate emotions.C. Improving optimism by imagi

38、nation. D. Communicating with optimistic people.35. What is the text most likely from?A. A magazine. B. A diary. C. A novel. D. A guidebook.第二节(七选五，每小题2分，满分10分)How to Have a Successful Teenage LifeEveryone dreams of success in their life, dont they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in you

39、r life; it really isnt that hard. 36 Do well in school.No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive(高效的) member in society. Try your best for excellence(优秀) in school; listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a b

40、etter university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 37 Do good in your community.Volunteering can not only improve your communitys status, but it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression(抑郁症) than people who dont. 38 For exampl

41、e, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself._39 Remember, theyre there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, eve

42、n if they annoy you sometimes. 40 You dont get to chooseyour teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when youre an adult, you dont get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.These points can help yo

43、u enjoy success in your teenage life.A. Live your life to the fullest.B. School sets you up on the right track!C. Be nice to your parents and teachers.D. Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.E. It will help you pass time and develop your personality.F. Here are some important points

44、that you may find helpful.G. Keep it in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you.第三部分：语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节(完形填空，每小题1.5分，满分30分)I grew up in a military family. When my parents retired from the army after eighteen years of 41 , I had to study with those twelve-year-olds who shar

45、ed no 42 life experience with me.Most of my new classmates had grown up together and they had no room to 43 for a newcomer. I wore different clothes and spoke with a different accent. I had little 44 of making friends. I 45 for the first few weeks in my new school.To deal with it all, I began 46 in

46、my diary every day. I wrote as if my life had depended on it. I could not stand the loneliness 47 I wrote it down in my diary.One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, asked why I always sat there writing. I lied that I 48 writing to playing. One week later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing assignment(任务). I was 4

47、9 that I could now participate in something I knew I was good at.So I worked on the essay 50 and handed it in. I thought it was the best chance for me to be 51 by the class.The next day, Mrs. Bush called me to the 52 . of the classroom. I stood before my classmates and I got 53 . Was I in trouble? D

48、id I do something wrong?Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she 54 all the work that went into the essays and that everyone had done a great job. And, she said, one student 55 as an excellent writer. That student was me!The class clapped their hands wildly and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with t

49、he following 56 on it, “You are a very excellent writer. You 57 your essay with your true feeling and creativity. Please keep on writing and share your 58 of writing with the class.”Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of 59 and gave me a way to go through the hard transition(过渡) in my life. She helped

50、me gain 60 in myself that stayed with me beyond my school life.41. A. peace B. training C. war D. service42. A. hard B. similar C.healthy D.wonderful43. A. build B. preserve C. take D. spare44. A. use B. control C. hope D. need45. A. struggled B. played C. survived D. exercised46. A. debating B. dra

51、wing C. writing D. swearing47. A. unless B. once C. while D. after48. A. compared B. applied C. turned D. preferred49. A. astonished B. satisfied C. excited D. embarrassed50. A. anxiously B. curiously C. half-heartedly D. enthusiastically51. A. impressed B. accepted C. challenged D. envied52. A. fro

52、nt B. corner C. door D. outside53. A. annoyed B. disappointed C. worried D. surprised54. A. appreciated B. expected C. ignored D. enjoyed55. A. stood out B.woke up C.passed by D.set off56. A. descriptions B. remarks C. suggestions D. accounts57. A. fill B.occupy C.connect D.present58. A. advantage B

53、. purpose C. gift D. trouble59. A. responsibility B. belonging C. devotion D. relief60. A. interest B. imagination C.respect D. confidence 第二节(语法填空，每小题1.5分，满分15分)A Lifelong Journey, the latest TV series adapted from writer Liang Xiaoshengs novel has been 61 huge hit on TV and online. Some famous act

54、ors, such as Lei Jiayin, Song Jia, and Yin Tao, join in the show, which 62 (focus) on the ups and downs of Zhous family over five decades. It is set in the 1970s so its not surprising 63 the family has to deal with lots of social changes. The show explores themes of family, friendship and romance. M

55、any viewers describe the show 64 a time machine reflecting how we get here. 65 (paint) a picture of ordinary Chinese people living in the changing times, the novel won the writer Liang, the 10th Mao Dun Literary Award, one of Chinas top literary 66 (award). So far millions of people have been touche

56、d by the familys story, which makes readers find out 67 lies deep in their hearts.Translating such a series of stories to the small screen had been a challenge for scriptwriter Wang Hailing. “ 68 (frank) speaking, it is very difficult,” Wang said. “The lives of the three siblings are telling the sto

57、ry of a small family. But when we consider the 69 (big) picture, the country itself is made up of millions of such small families.” According to Cheng Wu, producer of A Lifelong Journey, a deep sense of 70 (responsible) inspired him to produce the best adaptation of the work.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分25分)第一节 短文

58、改错 (每小题1分，满分10分)Dear Sally,I am extreme pleased that you are visiting Xian this summer vacation. Id like to express your warm welcome and offer you a few suggestion. Xian had a long history and 13 dynasties, included Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang, made Xian their capital. There are pl

59、enty of places of interest in Xian, among where the Terracotta Army is the most attractive. Besides, visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum are the best choice. If you are hiking lover, you can climb the Cuihua Mountain, on top of which you can get a wonder view of our city. B

60、y the way, you had better to taste famous Xian snacks.Looking forward to your coming.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以你心目中最值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇英语短文参赛。内容包括：1. 人物简介；2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。词数：100左右。The person I respect most_英语试题答案听力：（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 ABAAC 6-10 CBCCA 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 AACBB阅

61、读理解：（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）21-23 BAC 24-27 BCDA 28-31 CABD 32-35 CBCA 36-40 FBDCG完形填空：（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 DBDCA 46-50 CADCD 51-55BACAA 56-60 BACBD语法填空：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. a 62. focuses 63. that 64. as 65. Painting 66. awards 67. what 68. frankly 69. bigger 70. responsibility短文改错：（共10小题，每小题1分

62、，满分10分）Dear Sally,I am extreme pleased that you are visiting Xian this summer vacation. Id like to 1. extremelyexpress your warm welcome and offer you a few suggestion. Xian had a long history 2. my 3.suggestions 4. has and 13 dynasties, included Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang, made 5.

63、 including Xian their capital. There are plenty of places of interest in Xian, among where the 6. which Terracotta Army is the most attractive. Besides, visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum are the best choice. If you are hiking lover, you can 7. is 8. aclimb the Cuihua Moun

64、tain, on top of which you can get a wonder view of our city. 9. wonderfulBy the way, you had better to taste famous Xian snacks. 10.Looking forward to your coming.Yours sincerely,Li Hua书面表达：（满分25分）There are many respectable people around us.And the person I respect most is Li Lanjuan, a Chinese woma

65、n scientist in the field of medicine.The first time I heard of her, I was moved by her devotion to serving people heart and soul.When COVID-19 attacked Wuhan,neither its cause nor cure was understood, so people in Wuhan were in great trouble. Only when Li Lanjuan and many medical rescue teams arrive

66、d was the epidemic situation controlled. As a matter of fact, her contributions to the medicine field have no equal. Its her devotion and sense of responsibility that make me admire her.Having set a great example to us, she fully deserves our respect.In my opinion, nothing could reward her contributions to science.