2022—2023学年度第一学期期中考试
高二 英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第 I卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力(共两节, 每题 1.5分，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. How did the man find his trip
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Good.
2. Which color will the man choose
A. Light blue. B. Black. C. Golden.
3. When will Sally get her guitar back
A. On Friday. B. On Thursday. C. On Wednesday.
4. What is the woman
A. A professor. B. A student. C. A reporter.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She doesn’t like PE.
B. PE makes her healthy.
C. She will choose PE at once.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Who is the man
A. The waiter. B. The woman’s husband. C. The woman’s colleague.
7. What will the speakers order next
A. Wine. B. Dessert. C. Soup.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Which is the last continent that Amanda wants to go
A. Asia. B. Europe. C. South America.
9. Why did Amanda go to London at first
A. Because she wanted to improve her English.
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B. Because her boyfriend was there.
C. Because she had a job there.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When will the meeting be held
A. At 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.
B. At 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
C. At 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
11. Who will make suggestions on improving the sales
A. Walter. B. Helen. C. Roger.
12. What is Ann doing now
A. Making some strategies. B. Flying to Hawaii. C. Having a holiday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What’s the weather like today
A. It’s cold and sunny. B. It’s cold and snowy. C. It’s cold and rainy.
14. What time of year is it in California
A. It’s in early December.
B. It’s in early November.
C. It’s in early October.
15. What gave the man a great surprise this morning
A. The weather forecast. B. The cold weather. C. Raining for a week.
16. Where will the woman have to go in spite of the cold weather
A. California. B. The bookstore. C. The school.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What do children spend a lot of time doing now
A. Using some electronic equipment.
B. Playing some computer games.
C. Watching some YouTube videos.
18. What do children lack in their hands
A. Bones. B. Skills. C. Strength.
19. What may be influenced by the problem
A. Some students will not use pencils any more.
B. The handwriting of some students will get worse.
C. The pencil and pen factories will suffer a great loss.
20. What was better for children’s development
A. Climbing trees. B. Visiting museums. C. Having a good family life.
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第二部分 阅读理解(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。
A
From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most
visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable
places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at
one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern
times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone,
the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. These exhibitions
require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery
is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this
impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli,
Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. These exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of
London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tons and holding up to 25 people.
Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of
London’s most famous landmarks—all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous
faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business,
sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or
receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
21. What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common
A. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art. B. Both exhibitions require tickets.
C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes. D. Both are on the banks of the
Thames.
22. If visitors want to get a better view of London’s famous landmarks, they should visit
________.
A. the National Gallery B. the British Museum
C. the Coca-Cola London Eye D. the Tate Modern
23. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can ________.
A. see figures of many influential people B. enjoy Shakespeare’s works
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C. watch Lady Gaga’s performance D. talk to some famous people
B
My Ph. D．adviser called me into his office, saying I needn't bring my notebook. After 15
minutes of listing my positive things, he looked me in the eye and said,“You are fired from the
lab.”
I had moved to Israel from my native India the year before, excited to experience a new
culture and study for a Ph. D．At first things went well in my new lab. Then, 3 months before I
was fired, I ran into some problems. I made a few mistakes in the lab that slowed my research,
but I wasn't aware that my adviser noticed them, and he never spoke to me about any concerns.
I’m still not sure why he fired me, but I guess it was because of those mistakes. He wasn't
confident that I could complete my research in time as we'd planned.
The first few days after I was fired were especially difficult. I spent hours staring at my
computer screen, unable to get anything done. One day all I could do was sit on a beach, crying.
I tried to change his mind with promising results, but he stuck to his decision. I could not break
the news to my family in India, as the fear of disappointing them overwhelmed （压垮）me. I
soon got into a state of sadness and anxiety. Meanwhile, the date for me to leave the country
was drawing near, as my visa required me to be registered as a student. I was lonely and
without hope.
Around that time, I watched Dasvidaniya, a Bollywood movie that's about a man who has
3 months to live. One line from the movie stuck out to me :“When life gives you lemons, make
lemonade（柠檬水）” .What kind of lemonade could I make out of my present situation My
desire to complete a Ph. D．was never in doubt. After much reflection, I told myself that one
failed attempt was not the end of the world, and that I needed to give it another try. With
renewed confidence, I emailed expected advisers and applied to other programs. Within 2
months, I landed an offer from a Ph. D．program in Italy. I accepted it and relocated to Europe,
happy that my goal of completing a Ph. D．was alive once again.
I’m thankful that I didn't give up on my dream and that I found another professor willing
to take me on.
24．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The possible reason for the author's being fired.
B．The author's problems in study.
C．The personality of the adviser.
D．The author's difficulty in adapting to a new culture.
25．What did the author do after being fired
A．He applied for a new visa.
B．He got addicted to computer games.
C．He shared the news with his family in India.
D．He tried to change the adviser's mind.
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26．What kind of "lemonade” did the author make out of the difficult situation
A．Holding the belief to get a doctor's degree.
B．Getting accepted by another Ph. D．program
C．Persuading the adviser to let him stay.
D．Being responsible for different programs..
27．What lesson can we learn from the story
A．Direction is more important than effort,
B．Turn to movies for comfort when in trouble.
C．Difficulties in life can be turned into something positive.
D．A doctor’s degree is important for the future.
C
Some people think that success is only for those with talent or those who grow up in the
right family, and others believe that success mostly comes down to luck. I’m not going to say
luck, talent, and circumstances don’t come into play because they do. Some people are born
into the right family while others are born with great intelligence, and that’s just the reality of
how life is.
However, to succeed in life, one first needs to set a goal and then gradually make it more
practical. And, in addition to that, in order to get really good at something, one needs to spend
at least 10,000 hours studying and practicing. To become great at certain things, it’ll require
even more time, time that most people won’t put in.
This is a big reason why many successful people advise you to do something you love. If
you don’t enjoy what you do, it is going to feel like unbearable pain and will likely make you
quit well before you ever become good at it.
When you see people exhibiting some great skills or having achieved great success, you
know that they have put in a huge part of their life to get there at a huge cost. It’s sometimes
easy to think they got lucky or they were born with some rare talent, but thinking that way does
you no good, and there’s a huge chance that you’re wrong anyway.
Whatever you do, if you want to become great at it, you need to work day in and day out,
almost to the point of addiction, and over a long period of time. If you’re not willing to put in
the time and work, don’t expect to receive any rewards. Consistent hard work won’t ensure you
the level of success you may want, but it will ensure that you will become really good at
whatever it is you put all that work into.
28. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ________.
A. the meaning of success B. importance of success
C. the standards of success D.the reasons for success the
29. In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “that” refers to ______.
A setting a practical goal B. being good at something
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C putting in more time D. succeeding in life
30. Successful people suggest doing what one loves because ______.
A. one tends to enjoy his work
B. work makes one feel pain
C. one gives up his work easily
D. it takes a lot of time to succeed
31. What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A. Successful people like to show their great skills.
B. People sometimes succeed without luck or talent.
C. People need to achieve success at the cost of life.
D. It helps to think that luck or talent leads to success.
D
A new study in the journal of Tourism Analysis shows frequent travelers are happier with
their lives than people who don't travel at all.
Chun-Chu Chen, an assistant professor at Washington State University, conducted a
survey to find out why some individuals travel more frequently than others and whether or not
travel and tourism experiences have a lasting effect on happiness and wellness.
Additionally, participants in the survey who reported regularly traveling at least 75 miles
away from home also reported being about 7% happier when asked about their overall
well-being than those who reported traveling very rarely or not at all. The results of his analysis
show individuals who pay more attention to tourism-related information and frequently discuss
their travel plans with friends are more likely to go on regular vacations than those who aren’t
constantly thinking about their next trip.
“While things like work, family life and friends play a bigger role in overall reports of
well-being. The accumulation (积累) of travel experiences’ does appear to have a small yet
noticeable effect on self-reported life satisfaction,” Chen said.
Participants in the study were asked about the importance of travel in their lives, how
much time they spent looking into 'and planning future vacations, and how many trips they
went on over a year. They were also asked about their life satisfaction. Out of the 500 survey
participants, a little over half reported going on more than four pleasure trips a year. Only 7%
of respondents did not take any vacations.
As travel restrictions (限制) due to COVID-19 pandemic begin to relax in the future, the
research could. have important effects on both tourists and the tourism industry. Based on the
results of the study, Chen said travel companies, resorts and even airlines, could launch social
media campaigns, such as creating signs about the scientific benefits of vacation, to spark
people’s interest in discussing their opinions about travel.
32．What is the benefit of frequent travelling according to the study
A．Getting more tourism information. B．Making more friends.
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C．Bettering tourism industry. D．Improving one's well-being.
33．What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A．Why the professor carried out the study.
B．How the participants felt about the survey.
C．What the participants were interviewed about.
D．What the participants panned to do in the future.
34．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Tourism industry should improve their service.
B．The results of the study will benefit tourism industry.
C．COVID-19 pandemic will be more serious in the future.
D．People will live a happier life after COVID-19 pandemic.
35．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Travel more and be happier
B．Make good use of travelling
C．Prepare for the tourism development
D．Make travel plans with friends
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。选项中有两项为多余
选项。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in
several ways.____36____Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are
studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold
your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a text-book or
doing research for a report.____37____Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that
note-taking is a selective process. That means you must first decide what is important enough
to include in your notes.____38____
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting
facts.
●Write your notes in your own words.
● ____39____
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand. When you do, be sure that
you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.____40____
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. You must write your notes on separate paper.
C. There are three practical note-taking methods.
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D. The following methods may work best for you.
E. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
F. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
G. First, this simple act makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 (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四个选项(A、B、C、D)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。
My mother is 92. Unless I have to be out of town, each week I take my mother to do her
___41___ and visit the doctor, providing ___42___ and transportation. During the week,
however, she likes to go to a nearby store to ___43___ some small things she needs.
Last week she walked up to the store, but when she went to pay for her groceries, she was
___44___ about three dollars. The only ___45___ to pay for the groceries was to take off the
___46___ she could do without: a bottle of rubbing alcohol (医用酒精) and a bar of soap. By
taking off these, she was able to ___47__the new total to the amount of cash she had with her.
At this store, people ___48___ and then go off to the side to ___49___ their own groceries.
My mother was putting her groceries into shopping bags when a ____50____ came up to her
and said, “Here are the things that you ____51____ .” handing her the rubbing alcohol and the
____52____ . My mother, who is never speechless, was speechless. She ____53____ for the
woman’s name and address so that she could ____54____ her. The woman told her it was her
____55____ .
My mother was so ____56____ by her gesture that she decided to go back to the store and
give the cashier (收银员) a five-dollar bill to keep on hand ____57____ the same happened to
someone else if they didn’t have enough ____58____ for all of their groceries.
So, whoever you are, thank you for the random act of ____59____ that not only helped
my mother out, but ____60____ too.
41. A. exercise B. housework C. cooking D. shopping
42. A. reward B. medicine C. company D. shelter
43. A. return B. collect C. order D. buy
44. A. short B. cautious C. wrong D. concerned
45. A. aim B. way C. advice D. reason
46. A. weight B. things C. mask D. glasses
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47. A. raise B. add C. bring D. switch
48. A. show up B. call in C. check out D. sit down
49. A. store B. select C. deliver D. bag
50. A. stranger B. cashier C. friend D. doctor
51. A. looked for B. talked about C. threw away D. put back
52. A. receipt B. soap C. cash D. bottle
53. A. asked B. waited C. cared D. searched
54. A. repay B. trust C. recognize D. help
55. A. luck B. chance C. gift D. turn
56. A. surprised B. amused C. touched D. convinced
57. A. in case B. even if C. as though D. so that
58. A. energy B. money C. space D. time
59. A. faith B. courage C. kindness D. honor
60. A. made her day B. changed her mind C. caught her eye D. met her demand
第 II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用(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。
Each time I take the underground I find myself surrounded by ____56____ (dozen) of
passengers playing smart phones. They almost won’t even give a glance at the outside world.
You may think it is normal to play smart phones____57____ (kill) time. What’s worse, when I
talk with some of my friends, they talk as playing, which is really ____58____ annoyance．
I really miss the old days ____59____ I chatted with some passengers on the train. Now
things are different. Everyone just concentrates on their smart phones. When talking with them,
____60____ seems that you are disturbing their playing smart phones. I could not just blame
them for I am moving to be one like them. Sometimes I just feel we____61____ (large)
ignore(忽视) our neighbors and want to keep in touch ____62____ distant strangers through
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the Internet. We care about the things far away ____63____ pay no attention to the needs
nearby. ____64____ ridiculous the situation is! In a way, we_____65_____ (control) by smart
phones now. Are you experiencing the same situation like me Do you have any ways to avoid
that
第四部分 写作
书面表达(满分 25分)
66．假如你叫李华，你的笔友 David最近在学汉语，但现在遇到了困难，不知如何才能
学好，写信向你咨询。现在，请你用英语给他写一封回信，要点如下：
1. 表达同情。 2.提出具体建议。 3. 表达祝愿。
注意:词数 100左右。 开头和结尾都已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear David,
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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听力 CBBCA CABAB ACCAB CACBA
阅读
B 22. C 23. A
24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C
28.D 29. A 30. D 31. B
32．D 33．C 34．B 35．A
36. G 37. F 38. D 39. A 40. E
完型1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A
语填56．Dozens 57．to kill 58．An 59．When 60．It 61．Largely 62．with
63．But 64．How 65．are controlled
Dear David,
I’m sorry to hear that you have trouble learning Chinese. And I’m writing to offer you some advice.
Below are my suggestions for you. First of all, I advise that you should take a Chinese course, which is of great help to improve your Chinese ability. What’s more, it is a good idea for you to watch TV and read books in Chinese whenever possible. Besides, why not learn some Chinese songs Last but not least, make more Chinese friends, and you will have more chances to practice your oral Chinese.
I hope that my advice is of great help to you. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
