2023届高二上学期英语期中考试7.docx

1、玉溪一中20212022学年上学期高二年级期中考英语学科试卷总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟 命题人：王睿 沐静秋 审题人：杨春注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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） 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有

2、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. Why didnt the man wear his suit today?A. He neednt wear it today.B. He didnt go to work today. C. He didnt like the it. 2. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Parent and child. B. Airport worker and passenger.C. Brother and sister. 3. When will

3、the man attend the play?A. On Wednesday.B. On Friday.C. On Thursday.4.Where does the man like to write his paper?A. In the library. B. In his home.C. In the classroom.5. How long did the woman stay in Canada last year?A. For two months.B. For four months.C. For six months.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）

4、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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段对话，回答第6、 7题。6. How much should the speakers tip?A. 8 euros.B. 12 euros.C. 16 euros.7. What does the woman think of the US tipping standard?A. Its quite low.B. Its too high.

5、C. Its acceptable.听下面一段对话，回答第8、 9题。8. Whats the matter with the man?A. His stomach hurts. B. He is too full to eat anything. C. The salad he ate had gone bad.9. What will the man do next?A. See a doctor.B. Lie down to rest. C. Take some medicine.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。10. How many countries were involved

6、 in the survey?A. 45.B. 81. C. 94.11. What do most online customers think of female models?A. Healthy. B. Beautiful.C. Too thin.12. In which country might people prefer slim models?A. New Zealand.B. Switzerland.C. Japan.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation take place?A. In England. B. I

7、n Canada. C. In America.14. What does the womans family usually do on Thanksgiving?A. Donate food to the poor. B. Visit her neighbors.C. Wear nice clothes.15. What did people mostly talk about at dinner today?A. Sports. B. Celebrations. C. Social problems.16. What time did everyone leave for home to

8、night?A. At 9:00.B. At 10:00.C. At 11:00.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. What are the high temperatures this weekend?A. 20 degrees. B. 28 degrees.C. 30 degrees.18. What record will be broken according to the speaker?A. The hottest week in a decade.B. The most forest fires in history.C. The most sunny days dur

9、ing summer.19. What will be closed for two weeks?A. The water parks.B. The campsites.C. The beaches.20. What event will be held in early August?A. A marathon.B. A fireworks show.C. A concert in the park.第二部分 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和D）中, 选出最佳选项。ATheme parks are

10、magical places where adults can act like children who have the time of their lives. Here are the top four theme parks across the world.Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi in the Middle East is home to the worlds largest indoor theme park. The main attraction is the Formula Rossa - official

11、ly the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride goes from 0 to 239 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. The force is so strong that those brave enough to go on it have to wear safety glasses.Tickets: 40 per adult and half price for children under 1.2 metres tall.Alton Towers Staffords

12、hire, EnglandAlton Towers is the most visited theme park in the UK. The park offers rides such as the popular 800-metre-long roller coaster. Or if youre interested in experiencing the sense of flying, head for the famous ride Air, where youll need to avoid objects and trees as you fly. The park also

13、 has many other attractions, including live shows.Tickets: 43 per adult and 21 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.Disneyland Paris Paris, FranceDisneyland Paris creates a fantasy world that both children and adults can enjoy. Disneyland Park gives girls the chance to meet their f

14、avourite Disney Princesses and to explore Sleeping Beautys castle. Exciting roller coasters will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end.Tickets: 34 per adult and 27 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free. Oakwood Theme Park Pembrokeshire, Wales If you are eager to experie

15、nce fast turns and drops, then this is the park for you. Be brave and go on the Megafobia roller coaster, a wooden coaster making you scream. Tickets: 48 for adults, 22 per child. Children under 3 years get in for free. 21. Where can live shows be enjoyed according to the text? A. In Ferrari World.

16、B. In Alton Towers. C. In Disneyland Paris. D. In Oakwood Theme Park. 22. How much should a couple with their 2-year-old daughter pay in Disneyland Paris? A. 61.B. 68.C. 86. D. 95. 23. What do all the parks have? A. Indoor activities.B. The ride Air. C. The roller coaster. D. The castle.BKatherine J

17、ohnson whose life was described in the movie Hidden Figures died on February 24, 2020, aged 101. The 2016 movie describes a real story of some female African-American mathematicians who joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and led a mission to put the first man on the moon

18、 in the 1950s when racial discrimination (种族歧视) was widespread. “NASA is deeply saddened by the loss of a leader from our pioneering days,” said NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine on the webpage of NASA. “Ms. Johnson helped our nation push the boundaries of space and she also played an important rol

19、e in opening doors for women and people of color to explore space. At NASA we will never forget her courage and leadership and the achievements we could not have reached without her.”Johnson was born in West Virginia in 1918. She graduated from West Virginia State University with a major in mathemat

20、ics and became a teacher at a public school. She was also the first African-American woman to attend graduate school in mathematics at West Virginia University until she left school to focus on raising children.Her life changed in 1952 after a long career break. A relative told her about open positi

21、ons at the all-black West Area Computing section at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronauticss Langley laboratory, and she began to work for the aerospace (航空航天) industry at Langley the next year. NASA depended on humans for complicated aerospace calculation as there was no high-functioning el

22、ectronic computer. Female mathematicians usually took the job as their salary was lower. Johnson was one of those African-American human computers.Johnson was initially in charge of aerospace analysis and then a space development mission when NASA was launched in 1958. Then she worked for the 1961 s

23、uborbital (亚轨道的) flight of astronaut Alan Shepard. Johnson continued to participate in missions after she retired in 1986. Her hidden achievements were finally publicized when Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 and her dramatic life was made into a movie.24. What did

24、Bridenstines words in the second paragraph mainly want to tell us?A. To show NASAs appreciation for Johnsons leadership.B. To express all Americans regret over Johnsons death.C. To show Johnsons contributions to space exploration.D. To emphasize NASAs achievements in space exploration.25. Why did NA

25、SA depend on humans for complex aerospace calculation?A. It was cheaper to hire humans. B. The computers at that time werent advanced enough.C. It couldnt afford to buy electronic computers. D. Humans were more accurate than computers in calculation.26. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Johns

26、on worked for the aerospace industry for at least 33 years.B. Johnson used to work in a private school.C. Johnson starred in the movie Hidden Figures.D. Johnson was the first woman to attend graduate school in the United States.27. What is the authors intention in writing this passage?A. To promote

27、Hidden Figures.B. To highlight the greatness of women.C. To tell readers achievements made by NASA.D. To honor the great mathematician Katherine Johnson.CIn a country known for high-tech ambitions and giant state-owned firms, the suffering of street hawkers (小贩) may seem insignificant. But in China

28、these days, people like Shui Jin, an old lady riding a wooden cart filled with fruit, are in the spotlight.Faced with rising unemployment, officials have concluded that pavement stands (货摊) can help solve the economys problems. Shui Jin, who used to face the danger of heavy fines, may sell her fruit

29、 with more confidence as she slowly makes her way through the narrow lanes of Suzhou. Her family needs the money. Both her daughters-in-law recently lost their jobs, among the tens of millions of people in China hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak.The governments support for street hawkers is something of

30、 an about-turn. For years the authorities pushed out hawkers, trying to tidy up the chaos that once characterized Chinas cities. In the name of “civilizing” urban life, they wanted to see dumplings, plastic toys and T-shirts sold inside shopping malls, not from the back of carts. But on June 1st Pre

31、mier Li Keqiang signalled a change. Stopping by a snack stand in the city of Yantai, he declared that street hawkers and small shops were vital to the economy. “Only when the people are in good shape can the nation be in good shape,” he said. Mr. Lis statement has produced a feeling of excitement ab

32、out the revival (复苏) of Chinas “street-stand economy”. At least 27 provinces and cities have announced that they will create markets for hawkers or, in some cases, let them move their things being sold onto the pavement in front of their shops. The shining example is Chengdu, where street stands wer

33、e banned in the past but now hawkers have set up a number of stands since March. More than 100,000 jobs have been created in the process.28. According to the passage, what used to happen to street hawkers in China?A. Cleaning the street.B. Running a shop.C. Being given heavy fines.D. Being in the sp

34、otlight.29. Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “an about-turn” in paragraph 3?A. an incident.B. a comfort.C. an inspiration. D. a complete change. 30. What is the main idea of the text?A. Chinas street-stand economy has a long history.B. China turns to once-banned hawkers to

35、 revive its economy. C. China has high-tech ambitions and giant state-owned firms.D. China is now faced with rising unemployment.31. Which writing method is NOT used in the last paragraph?A. Quoting the saying. B. Giving examples.C. Making a comparison. D. Listing statistics. DWhy do human beings st

36、ill risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It is an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago, W. Va and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the not-too-dis

37、tant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mining work.Robotic technology, in particular, holds much promise, McAteer says, especially when it comes to mapping mines and rescuing trapped minersthe special operations of the mining industry.One of the first mining robots was

38、 developed five years ago at Carnegie Mellon Universitys Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog. It used lasers to “see” in dark tunnels and map abandoned minessome of the most dangerous work in the business.The latest design is called Cave Crawler. Its a bit smaller than Groundhog, and even mo

39、re advanced. It can take photos and videos and has more sensors that can detect the presence of dangerous gases. Incredibly, the robot has a real sense of logic. If it comes across an obstacle (障碍) it gets momentarily confused. It has to think about what to do and where to go next. Sometimes it thro

40、ws a fit just like a real person.The greatest problem, though, is cost. The money of the earliest research project was provided by the government, but that money had dried up, and its not clear where future money will come from. Partly for that reason, and partly because of advances in safety, minin

41、g is not nearly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990, fatalities (死亡) have declined by 67% and injuries by 51%, according to the National Mining Association. Some experts predict that robots in mines will serve much of the same function that they do in the automotive industry. The robots d

42、o the most boring and dangerous jobs, but wont get rid of the need for human workers.32. Why is the latest robot more advanced than Groundhog?A. It acts like a real person.B. It has more sensors.C. Its smaller than Groundhog.D. It has a real sense of logic.33. What can we infer from the last paragra

43、ph?A. The mining robots will have a very promising future.B. There will be no need for human workers in mines.C. Robots in mines will serve much in the automotive industry.D. Robots in mines do some simple jobs now.34. What can we learn from this passage?A. The mining robots do most of the mining wo

44、rk at present.B. Groundhog can discover the presence of dangerous gases.C. Experts are trying to make robots help miners with dangerous work.D. This research project has been well funded by government. 35. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Mining Accidents in AmericaB. Cave crawler, the

45、 Latest RobotC. Robots in MinesD. The Future of Robots第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When choosing your dream career, it is important that you first know yourself well. The best way to begin is through self-exploration which will allow you to uncover more about your

46、personal interests, skills, personality, and values. 36 Interests are important considerations when choosing a career. By focusing on your interests, you can determine which career options would provide you with the highest satisfaction and a sense of enjoyment. 37 Job satisfaction contributes to a

47、positive attitude at work, which in turn will affect your chances of gaining success in your career.The next thing you have to consider is the skills you own. 38 These skills can be either hard skills or soft skills. And you need to determine which of those skills are transferable (可转移的). Transferab

48、le skills are not specific to one job, so you can apply them to a variety of different jobs. Having the right skill set is the key that opens a whole new field of career possibilities for you. You may even be surprised at the number of career options that are a good fit with the skills you currently

49、 have. 39 You will need to assess your individual personality, motivational drive, needs and attitudes to find a career that has the best fit with your personality. For example, a salesperson generally needs to be naturally outgoing.Another important factor to consider in your decision when choosing

50、 a dream career is your values. 40 And the scale of your values is based on your attitudes and beliefs about what is important in life.A. Values are relevant to your beliefs.B. What are the things you are good at?C. Interests are also important for your choice.D. Choosing a dream career will have an

51、 influence on your skills.E. If you enjoy your job, you will be more motivated to do your job well.F. One or more of these factors may have a great influence on your choice of careers.G. Its equally important to take personality into account when youre choosing the dream career.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分

52、）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Armed with two over-packed suitcases, we arrived at the airport just in time for my flight. As I watched her unload my luggage, I could see the 41 in her eyes. One last hug and a final good-bye, and I would be on m

53、y way to a new life 42 . “Youd better go or youll miss your flight,” she said.“Ill 43 you,” I replied, and with those words I 44 . By the time I reached the customs I was 45 . While boarding the plane I was still crying. I did not have the 46 to put my bag in the overhead locker, so I put it on the

54、empty seat next to mine.Born 47 fifteen months apart, we not only looked alike, but we were alike. We both had that same mix of 48 and fear of all things unknown to us. One sunny summer day I was playing outside when she came 49 to me and said, “Want to come to the attic (阁楼)?” The answer was always

55、 “ 50 ”. We were frightened of the attic but also 51 by its smells and sounds. Together we would flight many spiders and battle through the numerous boxes 52 we found what we needed.The plane shook 53 and my bag fell on the floor. My aspirin, hairbrush and some other things were 54 on the floor. I 5

56、5 over to gather them up when I saw a (an) 56 little book in the middle of my belongings. It was a diary.Immediately I 57 my sisters handwriting. “Hi Sis. What a day it has been today. You let me know that you are moving abroad.” Only 58 did I realize that my sister had been 59 a diary for the past

57、month. During the flight, I read about my sisters coming and going. Even though a large ocean 60 us, at some point it felt like she was actually there.41. A. honesty B. sadness C. satisfaction D. excitement42. A. homeB. abroad C. again D. along43. A. rememberB. remind C. think ofD. miss44. A. was cu

58、tB. left behindC. was offD. left out45. A. weepingB. sneezingC. sighingD. smiling46. A. courageB. ideaC. strengthD. spirit47. A. ultimatelyB. graduallyC. barelyD. apparently48. A. curiosityB. anxietyC. ignoranceD. worry49. A. aboutB. acrossC. downD. up50. A. NoB. YesC. SorryD. Certain51. A. attracte

59、dB. boredC. interestedD. surprised52. A. thoughB. orC. untilD. since53. A. hardlyB. heavilyC. weaklyD. slightly54. A. pushedB. thrownC. droppedD. spread55. A. bentB. wentC. lookedD. turned56. A. familiarB. unfamiliarC. importantD. unimportant57. A. recognizedB. detectedC. knewD. observed58. A. whenB

60、. thatC. thisD. then59. A. writingB. usingC. keepingD. making60. A. facedB. surroundedC. blockedD. separated第二节 语法填空（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。The remains of a gold mask are among the 3,000-year-old artifacts (历史文物) found at Sanxingdui, a 4.6-square-mile area outside Chengd

61、u, capital of Sichuan province. 61 (weigh) about 280 grams and estimated to be made from 84% gold, the mask is one of over 500 items unearthed from six newly discovered “sacrificial pits (祭祀坑)” in Sanxingdui.More than 50,000 ancient artifacts 62 (find) at Sanxingdui since the 1920s, when a local far

62、mer 63 (accidental) came upon a number of relics at the site. A major breakthrough 64 (occur) in 1986, with the discovery of two ceremonial pits containing over 1,000 items. Discoveries made at the site date back to the 12th and 11th centuries BC, and many of the items are now 65 display at an on-si

63、te museum.The site has completely changed experts understanding of 66 the ancient civilization developed in China. In particular, 67 (evident) suggests that the unique ancient Shu society developed independently of neighboring cultures in the Yellow River Valley, 68 was traditionally considered to b

64、e the origin of Chinese civilization.Along with other Shu archaeological 69 (site), it is credited by the UN as “ 70 outstanding representative of the Bronze Age Civilization of China, East Asia and even the world.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语老师上课要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共

65、有10处错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线 ( ) 划掉。修改：在错的词下面划一横线, 并在横线下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。Last Saturday I went skated on a lake with my best friend, Lily. We were having good time on the ice while I suddenly heard a scream “Help”

66、. I turn around immediately and was surprised to see a boy falling into an ice hole. There was no doubt that the boys life was in great dangers. However, neither of them could swim, so we ran to ask for help as soon as possibly. A few minutes late, a policeman came and pulled the boy out of the wate

67、r. The boy thanked to us again and again for saving his life. We were pleased for giving him a helping hand. How an unusual experience it was!第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是高二一班李华，你校拟选拔一些优秀学生，利用寒假到昆明做COP15大会的志愿者。你希望参加此活动，请根据提示给校评选组写一封申请信，要点包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 表达期待。注意：1词数不少于100；2开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir/Madam,_ Yours sincerely,Li Hua