2022-2023学年度高二期中考试
高二英语试题
第一卷 选择题部分（共95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，总分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 does the woman suggest doing
A. Returning home together. B. Drinking some water. C. Going to a shop.
2. Who might the woman be
A. She is a leacher B. She is a doctor. C. She is a student
3. What is the man doing
A. Talking on the phone. B. Watching TV. C. Cooking.
4. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Disappointed. B. Pleased. C. Angry.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a store. B. At a park. C. At home.
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，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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where should glass bottles be put now
A. In the red box. B. In the blue bin. C. In the white bag.
7. How often will the blue bin be emptied
A. Twice a month. B. Once a week. C. Three times a week.
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Watching TV. B. Listening to music. C. Seeing a movie.
9. How did the woman know The Bad Apples
A From her father’s CDs. B. From a TV show. C. From a concert.
听第8段材，回答第10至12题.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer. B. Family members. C. Co-workers.
11. What does the man say about visiting the museum
A. It is boring B. It costs too much. C. There won’t be enough time for it
12. What do the speakers both agree to do
A. Take Mr. Chang to a football match.
B. Make an activity plan in advance.
C. Get something to eat first.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.
13. What does the woman give the man
A. A list of park rules B. A ticket C. A map.
14. Why does the man need the woman’s help
A. He can’t see the park rules on the poster.
B. He doesn’t understand the language.
C. He didn’t find his friends
15. What does the man plan to do in the park
A. Go cycling B. Take a walk. C. Do some reading
16. What does the woman suggest doing when people meet a lion
A. Avoiding eye contact B. Staying still C. Keep calm
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. A graduation speech B. A course introduction. C. A welcome announcement
18. How many credits should the listeners earn to graduate
A. 90. B. 120. C. 160.
19. What did Sparks set up in New Bern
A. A school. B. A foundation. C. A film company.
20. What can we learn about Sparks
A. His value was underestimated.
B. He attached his success to education.
C. He donated all his money to his school.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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We recommend these stories for high-school students to deepen their appreciation for the short story genre. These are the stories that well-read students should know as they prepare for college and life!
The Fly by Katherine Mansfield
We now turn to New Zealander Katherine Mansfield for a short story that is multi-themed and laden with symbolism. What are the messages the author delivers in this story What does the fly represent Are there any ideas that reappear in the story The Fly is a great candidate story for an essay or classroom discussion.
Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson
A delightful collection of stand-alone, but related stories describing the development of a young man, George Willard, as he comes of age. The stories mark the significant episodes and relationships that have shaped his life and formed his character. The stories build toward the moment when he will leave Winesburg and his youth behind. Each story can be enjoyed independently.
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock
This is a fantastically funny short story collection from the Canadian author Stephen Leacock. Though largely lost to modern readers, it was once commonly said that “more people had heard of Stephen Leacock than Canada.” If this one is not on your reading list, I advise you to negotiate with your teacher for some extra credits and read this one independently.
Eve’s Diary by Mark Twain
In this playful and funny short story, Mark Twain makes a humorous account of the differences between the sexes writing first from Eve’s point of view and then following up with Adam’s point of view. This story is a gentle reminder that it’s okay to lighten up and laugh at our differences.
21. Who are these stories intended for
A. Parents. B. High school students. C. Teachers. D. College students.
22. What do we know about Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
A. It is written in symbolism.
B. It’s compulsory for teachers.
C. Its author used to be well-known.
D. It describes the growth of a young man.
23. Whose book describes the differences between men and women
A. Katherine Mansfield. B. Sherwood Anderson.
C. Stephen Leacock. D. Mark Twain.
B
In the UK, there is a popular route for cyclists: the road from Land’s End in England to John O’Groats in Scotland, about 874 miles long. It covers almost the full length of Great Britain. The 12-year-old boy named Laurence Chandler became the youngest cyclist to finish the route.
Chandler took 20 days to finish the challenge. Each day, he cycled between 40 to 60 miles. He spent six hours on his mountain bike daily. Chandler had to push through rainy and windy days. Cycling uphill was also hard. “It was much harder than I thought. I wasn’t expecting so many hills and how busy the roads were,” Chandler said. “But if you put your mind to anything, then no matter how big, you can do it.”
Chandler first thought of trying the route when he read an article about it two years ago. Later, as his father’s 50th birthday came around, he decided to go for it. He was already used to cycling around his village to school before starting his journey.
During his ride, Chandler raised 600 pounds for Smile Train, a children’s organization that pays for treatment for children in developing countries who have deft lips（兔唇）.
24. What do we know about Laurence Chandler
A. He is a cycling lover. B. He is fond of reading.
C. He cycled through England. D. He is a green hand in cycling.
25. What is suggested from Paragraph 2
A. Chandler was challenged by the trip.
B. Few people chose to cycle the route.
C. The journey was really disappointing.
D. Chandler rode the same distance every day.
26. What helped Chandler decide to try the route
A. A related article. B. The voluntary work.
C. His father’s birthday. D. The disabled children.
27. What’s the best title for the text
A teenager finishing a great trip B. A popular cycling route in the UK
C. A road leading England to Scotland D. A children’s organization for cyclists
C
For many people, catching a smell of freshly cut grass is a pleasant sign that warmer weather is here to stay. For the grass, however, this scent signals an entirely different story.
The smell we associate with freshly cut grass is actually alchemical SOS, one used by plants to beg nearby creatures to save them from attack. After all, when danger strikes — whether it’s gardening equipment or a hungry caterpillar — plants can’t lift their roots and run. They must fight where they stand. To protect themselves, plants employ a string of molecular（分子）responses. These chemical communications can be used to poison an enemy, warn surrounding plants of dangers or attract helpful insects to perform needed services.
Clearly, plants can communicate. But does that mean they can feel pain. According to some researchers, plants release gases that are the equivalent of crying out in pain. Using a laser-powered microphone, researchers have picked up sound waves produced by plants releasing gases when cut or injured. Although not audible to the human ear, the secret voices of plants have revealed that cucumbers scream when they are sick, and flowers cry when their leaves are cut.
There’s also evidence that plants can hear themselves being eaten. Researches show that plants understand and respond to chewing sounds made by caterpillars dining on them. As soon as the plants hear the noises, they respond with several defense mechanisms.
For some researchers, evidence of these complex communication systems— giving out noises via gas when in pain— signals that plants feel pain. Others argue that there cannot be pain without a brain to register the feeling. Still more scientists infer that plants can exhibit intelligent behavior without possessing a brain or conscious awareness.
As they grow, plants can change their paths to avoid obstacles or reach for support with their tendrils（卷须）. This activity comes from a complex biological network distributed through the plants’ roots, leaves and stems. This network helps plants reproduce, grow and survive.
28. What does the smell of freshly cut grass signal
A. Warmer weather. B. Being poisonous.
C. Cry for help. D. The need of services.
29. How do plants convey their pair
A. By giving out gases. B. By changing the color of their leaves.
C. By producing audible sound waves. D. By sharing it through the root systems.
30. What makes plants’ intelligent behavior possible
A. Their tendrils. B. Their biological network.
C. Their communication systems. D. Their conscious awareness.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Do plants feel pain B. How plants protect themselves
C. Do plants communicate D. How plants grow and reproduce
D
With greater climate catastrophe（气候突变）on Earth, it is natural for us to make every effort to stop the potential floods, snowstorms, and alarming report s from scientists. For many of us（myself included）, part of that means running out to buy reusable straws, organic cleaners, and packaging-free products.
However, before you are delighted at “green” purchases, take a second to consider the results of a new study from Arizona University. By comparing the shopping habits, mental health and environmental impact of young people, the researchers reconfirmed a principle: Buying less beats buying “green” stuff without effort. And that is true whether you are looking at the impact that your purchases have on the Earth or on your own happiness.
It should not come as a shock: that simply consuming less is better for the planet. After all, every new item a factory yields requires some resources to produce. Take plastic bag bans for instance. If your city is getting rid of single-use shopping bags, it can be tempting to pay for a fashionable organic cotton bag hanging in the check-out line of your local supermarket. However, experts insist that growing cotton is actually no better for the Earth than producing the conventional plastic bags. Your best bet for carrying your groceries if you care about sustainably Any bag you already own. This is true of many kinds of “green” products.
It is not just the Earth that will be happier if you buy less. You will feel more contented too, according to the new study. “People believe that they might well be self-satisfied about becoming environmentally conscious through green buying patterns, but it doesn’t seem to be that way”, said the lead researcher Sabrin a Helm. “Reduced consumption has effects on increased well-being and decreased psychological distress, but we don’t see that with green consumption.”
“Owning every new green product on the market might make you feel contented, but if you relieve yourself of that burden of ownership, most people report feeling a lot better,” said Helm.
32. Why does the writer mention green shopping habits
A. To call on a green lifestyle. B. To praise people’s green efforts.
C. To introduce a social trend. D. To present a half true “green truth”.
33. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. The plastic bag bans are of no effect.
B. Using any bag you have is the best bet.
C. Reduced consumption is better for the Earth.
D. Growing cotton is actually far worse for the Earth.
34 What does the underlined “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The sense of achievement. B. The sense of happiness.
C. Psychological pressure. D. Environmental awareness.
35. What might be the best title for the text
A. Less is More B. The Greener, The Happier
C. Happiness Guarantee D. What Are Really Green Products
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
The things that you do, words that you say, and feelings that you express, contribute to your children’s level of confidence. 36 , then read on.
Love and acceptance
We know that you love your children. But do they know that you love them, accept them just as they are, and respect them Give your children plenty of love even if you are not able to do it all the time. 37 Unconditional love will help them grow into a confident human being.
38
Nobody is perfect. But to raise a confident child, you should not stress too much on the shortcomings. Positive parenting focuses on developing what is good in a child, and making him or her feel empowered. If your children feel defeated by disappointments in life, help them look at the bright side by talking about their success.
Let them make decisions
39 . It also empowers children as it gives them the ability to choose something. But they don’t have the ability of an adult and may not know how to reach a decision all by themselves.
Praise when they deserve it
It is easy to blame a child when he or she does something wrong. And we never forget to do that. But when the child does something right, we don’t always praise him or her. We are not talking about praising the child for every little thing he or she does well. 40
A. Make full use of the advantage
B. Focus on, strengths, deal with weaknesses.
C. Your children need to know that they are loved and accepted
D. Decision making is an important life skill that children need to learn to be confident
E. If you want to do and say the right things to help build confidence in your children
F. But if the child has put in the effort and achieved something, appreciate it
G. When you are not aware of the importance of making yourself confident
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。
I’d just gotten out of hospital myself. Five days before my mother passed away, a tire of my car blew. I was going 50mph when I completely lost 41 ; my car crashed head-on into a concrete barrier. I should have been 42 but fortunately I survived. Physically I healed quickly, but the 43 injures and fear of my own death stayed on. Soon even 44 activities, like driving a car or visiting my doctor, filled me with great fear. Eventually I fell into a state of 45 and stopped seeing friends. I even didn’t want to go anywhere and feel anything.
Then last February, I was 46 invited by my friends to go skiing in Colorado. My first response was to 47 . I didn’t want to get on a plane, fasten sticks on my feet or slide down a mountain. The mere thought of meeting new people 48 me. But I had a sense that this journey might be the brilliant sunlight I 49 needed. I finally agreed.
The first day, I was 50 with Peter, an experienced coach. He sensed my fear, patiently removing it with a smile and jokes. I was absolutely terrified of 51 myself, but his gentle encouragement kept me going. Then he said something that made me nod in recognition. “Jill, fear 52 everything.” Peter was talking about skiing, about how your muscles 53 when you are afraid, often causing you to fall. And it’s particularly true in life as well. When you permit fear to prevent you from doing what you love, life stops. With Peter’s words in mind, I kept practicing.
By the end of the day, I’d improved enough to fly down hills that had scared me, a bright smile on my face and tears in my eyes. Tears were not from the cold but from 54 . I’d faced my tears on the mountain, and I knew 55 the rest wouldn’t be far behind.
41. A. sense B. sight C. memory D. control
42. A. injured B. relaxed C. killed D. frightened
43. A. hurtful B. emotional C. severe D. bodily
44. A. basic B. special C. personal D. meaningful
45. A. dullness B. thrill C. anxiety D. embarrassment
46. A. unwillingly B. internationally. C. occasionally D. frequently
47. A. escape B. consider C. accept D. decline
48. A. puzzled B. delighted C. tired D. surprised
49. A. accurately B. desperately C. reluctantly D. eventually
50. A. paired B. familiar C. bored D. angry
51. A. losing B. changing C. disappointing D. hurting
52. A. scares B. stops C. follows D. conquers
53. A. tense up B. give up C. wake up D. turn up
54. A. thankfulness B. bitterness C. excitement D. argument
55. A. embracing B. quitting C. changing D. overcoming
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题部分（共55分）
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。
A new subway station in Moscow 56 features a number of Chinese design elements will soon become another landmark for Sino-Russian friendship and 57 （cooperate）The station as well as the other two on the southwestern section of the Moscow Metro 58 （stand）on the third transfer line of the city’s subway system.
59 （show）respect for, the Chinese constructors and friendship between China and Russia, Chinese-style designs have been adopted for the platform at the new station. The lamps 60 （decorate）with auspicious clouds, while the ceiling is in the form of a Chinese checkerboard.
According to Chen Zhuang, one of the designers, the style 61 （adopt）for the new station is “unique and consistent”, while the overall concept is modern, with geometric patterns and lines forming the main section. Design and aesthetic standards in China and Russia differ greatly, as Russia has 62 （large）inherited those of the former Soviet Union, but China’s design philosophy is based more on traditional bining the different standards of the two countries is one of the toughest 63 （task）. “The Chinese-style platform is just 64 small part of the design, and we have to do more work and communicate 65 （far）on the subway structure, and other functions in underground construction, ”he said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
56.假如你是李华，你校英语社团下周将举行英语配音大赛。请你给你校的交换生Alex写一封邮件，邀请他参加，要点包括：
1.时间地点2.比赛要求3.报名方式
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Kareem sighed as he counted his money again. He was still short of fifty dollars to buy the latest Speedster X bik . In order to save his pocket money to replace his old bike, he had been packing sandwiches to school the last three months.
“How can I get that fifty dollars ” he thought to himself. His mind was wondering when Mother’s voice disturbed his thoughts. “Kareem, I just ran into Aunty Kim, our neighbor who just moved in next door. Her son, Shawn, will cycle to school next week. Could you show him the shortcut to school later It’s Saturday anyway!” Hearing this, Kareem had no option but to obey it, He knew Mother had probably at ready volunteered his service to Aunty Kim. “Oh, here’s a mail from your Grandma. Open it!” added Mother.
Kareem’s grandmother lived abroad and she would send him photos and cards. He opened the envelope and pulled out a greeting card.
Incredibly, a fifty dollar note slipped out as well! Kareem was wild with joy. Waving the note in the air, he shouted happily, “Enough money for my bike!”
At 2 p.m. Kareem met Shawn as arranged by their mothers. The sooner he finished this task，the sooner he could go to the bike shop. While the boys were cycling，a squirrel( 松鼠) ) appeared behind a parked car and dashed across the road so suddenly that the boys knocked into each other and fell down heavily. Kareem said regretfully, “I forgot to warn you about the squirrel population here.” As Kareem was lifting up his broken bike, Shawn cried anxiously, “Oh, my poor bike! It’s completely broken!”
Watching Shawn carrying the disabled bike home in silence, Kareem hurried to the bike shop for his dream bike. The sign “Half Price for Old Models” in the shop attracted his eyes.
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。
“A Speedster X bike or two old models ” Kareem hesitated. __________________________________
“Hi!” Kareem appeared at Shawn’s door cheerfully and asked, “Want to ride together ____________________
答案
1-5 ACABC 6-10 CCABB 11-15 CBABC 16-20 ACCBB
21-23 BCD 24-27AACA 28-31 CABA 32-35 DCBA
36-40 ECBDF 41-45 DCBAC 46-50 BDCBA 51-55 DBACD
56. that/which 57.cooperation 58. will stand 59. To show
60. are decorated 61. adopted 62. largely 63. tasks
64. a 65. further
66. Dear Alex,
To fuel us students’ passion to speak English, our English club will hold an English Dubbing Competition. Given that you are fond of it, I’m writing to invite you to participate.
As scheduled, the competition is to be held in our school hall at 6:30 p. m. next Saturday. And requirements are as follows. Initially, participants can choose any video or film they like and all the entries should be limited within ten minutes. Plus, whoever intends to participate can sign up for the competition by scanning the QR code on our school website prior to the deadline-this Friday. Not only can you show your English talents, but you can also sharpen your English skills. Were I you, I would definitely seize the golden chance.
I do hope that you are available for the competition. Anticipating your active participation!
67.【解析】参考范文
“A Speedster X bike or two old models ” Kareem hesitated. He thought to himself, “Whatever happened was not my fault. I’m buying Speedster X anyway.” However, as the image of Shawn and his disabled bike flashed before him repeatedly, he felt a shiver running down his body. An inner voice insisted that he should reach out a helping hand. Just at that moment, his initial guilt gave way to a sense of responsibility. After a quick mental calculation, he decided to buy two old models.
“Hi!” Kareem appeared at Shawn’s door cheerfully and asked, “Want to ride together ” Shawn got annoyed at the silly question. He moved his lips as if to say something but before he could say anything, Kareem took a stride to the side, revealing two shiny identical bikes magically. “What...How come No, it couldn’t be...”, Shawn beamed with excitement, tears clouding his eyes. Mother, who had witnessed the scene from the window, walked up to Kareem and patted his shoulder gently and playfully, “Son! I’m really proud of you.”
