四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频无文字材料）

遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试
英 语 试 题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共50分)两部分,总分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第 Ⅰ 卷
注意事项：
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3．考试结束后，将答题卡收回。
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。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 will the speakers do tonight
A．Visit Mary. B．Go out of town. C．Host a dinner.
2．How does the woman go to work this week
A．By car. B．By bike. C．On foot.
3．What time does Dave’s meeting start
A．At 8:30. B．At 9:00. C．At 10:00.
4．What is Helen going to do
A．Buy some books. B．Study in the library. C．Attend a history class.
5．What is the woman’s feeling now
A．Relief. B．Regret. C．Embarrassment.
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至7题。
6．What is Tom busy doing
A．Raising money.
B．Writing a lab report.
C．Giving classes to children.
7．Who might be able to help Tom this week
A．Mike. B．Cathy. C．Jane.
听第7段材料.，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is Jack leaving early
A．To avoid getting stuck in traffic.
B．To enjoy the scenery on the way.
C．To buy some gifts for his family.
9．What does Judy often do at the railway station
A．Read books. B．Call some friends. C．Look around the shops.
10．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．What to do next year.
B．Where to go for vacations.
C．How to pass the waiting time.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does Bill look troubled
A．He is short of money.
B．He has made a big mistake.
C．He is facing a tough choice.
12．What is Bill now
A．A college student. B．An army officer. C．A computer engineer.
13．What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do
A．Learn to repair cars. B．Decline the job offer. C．Ask his uncle for advice.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is the woman recommending to the man
A．A writer. B．A club. C．A course.
15．What is the woman reading now
A．The Beautiful Mind. B．The Great Gatsby. C．The Kite Runner.
16．How much time does the man have to read the book
A．Two weeks. B．Three weeks. C．Four weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Reporting a study. B．Chairing a meeting. C．Teaching a class.
18．What should you pay most attention to when taking notes
A．Listening. B．Reading. C．Writing.
19．What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A．It keeps information secret.
B．It leaves space for future use.
C．It makes key words noticeable.
20．What will the speaker do next
A．Ask a few questions. B．Show some notes. C．Make a summary.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The spa town of Cheltenham sits on the edge of the Cotswolds, in the county of Gloucester. Below is a look at four fabulous attractions that make Cheltenham such a terrific place to visit.
Cheltenham Festival
The festival is an annual, four-day feast of racing and, on the last day, features the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeplechase(越野障碍赛马). It's a dramatic race of around 3 miles and 2.5 furlongs. and the horses have to clear 22 fences. Anything can happen. In 2020,this last day of the festival drew in a crowd of 68,859.
Pittville Park
If you visit Pitville Park, you'll find it divided into two main parts by the Evesham Road. The eastern side is home to the children's play area and is where people can view wildlife. Meanwhile, on the western side of the road, you'll find the larger area of the park and small areas of woodland. There's also a lower lake at which you can fish during fishing season. That's not the only activity, however. There's a skate park, tennis courts and a small children's play area.
Holst Birthplace Museum
Cheltenham was the birthplace of the 19"century English composer Gustav Holst, and visitors can visit the home in which he was born. You'll receive a taste of what Victorian life was like, as the home boasts a working Victorian kitchen, scullery, and nursery. The museum also allows you to discover the composer's life and times by allowing you into his music room. Here is where he composed The Planets.
Sudeley Castle
This private castle, which is surrounded by views of the Cotswolds, holds the claim to fame of being the only castle in England to have a queen buried in the grounds. The castle has witnessed all sorts of drama throughout its history and is one of the most interesting Tudor castles you'll ever visit.
If you would like more information on Cheltenham Town, please visit the website: www.ctladiesyouth.co.uk.
21．Pitville Park is unique in its_______
A．game areas. B．horse racing. C．beautiful views. D.children's performances.
22．Which of the following will a music fan be interested in
A．Pitville Park. B．Sudeley Castle.
C．Cheltenham Festival. D．Holst Birthplace Museum.
23．Where is this article probably from
A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A website. D．A magazine.
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I went to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
Well, the carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonized, so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals. It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to, and I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging almost involuntarily.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade, the icon of Brazilian culture, inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship title, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by making their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come. So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
24．What was the main cause for the author’s tension in the beginning
A．The doubts about the visit. B．The nervousness over the crowd.
C．The inability to find a local guide. D．The anxiety about visiting a new country.
25．What can we learn about samba from this passage
A．Samba has its roots in America.
B．Samba is not the taste of the writer.
C．Samba has a long and mixed culture.
D．Samba music is usually slow and soft.
26．The author didn’t regret missing the parade because ________.
A．she met some amazing local people
B．she didn’t have the tickets for the parade
C．she celebrated the festival in a local way
D．she enjoyed the carnival by making her own parties
27．According to the passage, which of the following words can best describe Ronnie
A．Modest and determined. B．Humorous and ambitious.
C．Creative and sympathetic D．Reliable and considerate.
C
Do you ever talk to yourself Although it’s not always a conscious habit, most of us practice self-talk on a daily basis, as a way of guiding, motivating or supporting ourselves.
Over the years, research has shown that self-talk can increase productivity, motivation and confidence, and even help manage feelings. “There is solid evidence that self-talk strategies improve learning and performance,” according to sport psychologist Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, who studies the phenomenon of self-talk.
He explains that there are generally three reasons why we practice self-talk: to instruct, to motivate or to evaluate. Instructional self-talk happens when we need to guide ourselves through a specific task, such as learning a new skill. Motivational self-talk usually is used when we want to prepare ourselves for something challenging; it can help to increase confidence. Evaluative self-talk mostly is related to past events or actions.
Hatzigeorgiadis stresses that if we want to use such self-talk to good advantage, it needs to be short, precise and, most of all, consistent. Of course, self-talk also can be ineffective and even detrimental if it’s not done right.
“It is a matter of personal preference or what works for each person; but generally, it is advised that self-talk be positively rather than negatively phrased and focus on what you should do rather than on what you should avoid,” Hatzigeorgiadis says. So, for example, it would be better to say “stay cool” instead of “don’t get upset”. Although both instructions convey the same meaning, you should use positive words rather than negative ones. In this way you can avoid ill results.
Another thing that can make a difference when practicing self-talk is the way you address yourself. According to research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, using “you” rather than “I” when talking to yourself tends to be more effective. The researchers explain that when you think of yourself as another person, it allows you to give more objective and useful feedback.
28．What does the research say about self-talk
A．It is a daily habit for everyone. B．It can make people feel better.
C．It may help strengthen memory. D．It is always an unconscious behavior.
29．What can be concluded from Hatzigeorgiadis’ explanation
A．Self-talk occurs in different situations. B．Self-talk usually makes one brave.
C．Self-talk arises with various feelings. D.Self-talk is closely linked with a certain task.
30．What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Confusing. B．Useless. C．Harmful. D．Unbearable.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Self-talk: a close relation to the past
B．Self-talk: a great way to avoid ill results
C．Self-talk: a useful tool to benefit our life
D．Self-talk: a matter of personal preference
D
Did you know that you have been involved in the largest research study in the United States but you never agreed to join in it That’s because since 1996, you—and basically everyone you know—have been eating genetically modified (GM, 转基因) foods.
GM foods are made by forcing a piece of DNA from a totally different species into the DNA of a plant or animal. This method creates a whole new species of plant that would have never existed in nature. Most soybeans, corn and cotton are genetically modified. Products such as oil and sugar are created from these crops and added to processed foods. This explains why nearly 80 percent of processed and most fast foods contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
The question is, are GMOs safe for us and the environment Actually, the answers are not clear. There are no long-term studies showing that GMOs are safe for humans and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not do its own safety testing of GMOS. Instead, the biotech companies that are trying to make money do their own safety testing, which the FDA only reviews. However, there are animal studies with negative findings, including damage in some body parts and immune system changes. It is clear we need more research in this area.
The environment is another problem. What are the results when a genetically modified plant crossbreeds with other plants Do we really want to change the face of plant life with unknown results for the benefit of a few large companies
The bottom line is that we have a product in our food supply with unknown health and environmental problems. At the very least, we should have these foods labeled (贴标签). However, try as we might, we cannot make that happen in the U.S. Even though 9 out of 10 people want them labeled, the biotech companies and food producers do not. If their products are beneficial and safe, why not label them Why not be proud of your products Over 60 countries such as China label GMOs and some countries ban them. Why can’t we have transparency in our food supply
Washington’s Initiative 522, a bill suggesting labeling products with GMOs, will help us get the transparency we desire. But companies such as Monsanto, Dupont Pioneer will pay millions to create misleading and incorrect ads insisting that labeling will cost money, hurt farmers, and isn’t necessary because GMOs are safe. The biggest fear of these companies is that once GMOs are labeled, we won’t want to eat them anymore.
I don’t know about you, but I think if Washington’s Initiative 522 passes and genetically modified foods are labeled, it might change the face of American agriculture forever.
32．What do we know about GM foods from Para.1 and 2
A．They are the source of most fast foods.
B．They are consumed by everyone in the world.
C．They come from the longest research study in the USA．
D．They are produced by changing the DNA of a plant or animal.
33．What is the author’s attitude towards the safety of GMOs
A．Doubtful. B．Objective C．Positive D．Uninterested
34．In Para.5, the underlined words “have transparency in” probably mean ______.
A．build up B．depend on C．cut off D．know about
35．Why does the author write this passage
A．To call for more research on GM foods.
B．To persuade companies to label GM foods.
C．To gain support for Washington’s Initiative 522.
D．To demand FDA to develop a food testing system.
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。
How to boost your immune system
On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms.____36____Is it possible to fight the disease off What if you improve your diet Take certain vitamins or herbal preparations Or make other lifestyle changes
Now, researchers are exploring several factors, hoping to help you strengthen your immune system.
Lifestyle
____37____Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system working properly. Every part of your body, including your immune system, functions better when protected from environmental assaults and boosted by healthy-living strategies.
Diet
Like any fighting force, the immune system army marches on its stomach.____38____Scientists have long recognized that people who live in poverty and are malnourished are more vulnerable to infectious diseases.
Stress
Modern medicine has come to appreciate the closely linked relationship of mind and body. A wide variety of sicknesses, including stomach upset, and even heart disease, are linked to the effects of emotional stress.____39____
Exercise
Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living.____40____But does it help to boost your immune system naturally and keep it healthy Just like a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to general good health and therefore to a healthy immune system.
A．Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle.
B．But sometimes it fails: A virus then invades and makes you sick.
C．Healthy immune system warriors need good, regular nourishment.
D. Scientists are actively studying the relationship between stress and immune function.
E. That doesn’t mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system shouldn’t be studied.
F．It lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases.
G.Despite the difficulties in measuring the relationship of vitamins to immunity, scientists are making progress.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was a child, there wasn't much for me to read. It was not until junior high school that I began to __41__ traditional Chinese classical novels. And books from other countries became ___42___ to me after I had been admitted into the university.
The first English novel that I read was Jane Eyre. Though ___43___ for a first-year student at university, I spent hours and hours ___44___ the meaning of every word and sentence. It took me almost half a year to ___45___ the book. With Jane Eyre ___46___ my heart and soul, I was even more ___47___ in the rich world of literature. I developed a ___48___ for reading Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, W. S. Maugham, D．H. Lawrence, Ernest Hemingway…The ___49___ goes on and on. Reading is what I cannot live without.
What can one ___50___ from reading It can be said that serious reading makes one a ___51___ person. When we read serious books, we must ___52___ our minds so as to find some room for new ideas, knowledge, and inspirations. Reading helps us overcome the ___53___ of knowledge and our prejudice（偏见）by offering different insights. We may learn to develop an overall view of the ___54___ , either inside or outside.
Serious reading is time-consuming and thus makes us more ___55___ . If we want to finish hundreds of pages of War and Peace, we must be prepared for a long journey without taking any ___56___ .
Well-designed classical novels make us more ___57___ . The writers put their hearts and minds into ___58___ plots, presenting descriptions, and expressing their values. To ___59___ the stories, we must make full use of our born logical（逻辑上的）competence, which might ___60___ reasonability.
41．A．compose B．read C．translate D．publish
42．A．expensive B．acceptable C．unique D．available
43．A．important B．comfortable C．difficult D．possible
44．A．sorting out B．figuring out C．speaking of D．agreeing with
45．A．finish B．sell C．write D．find
46．A．saving B．breaking C．owning D．entering
47．A．popular B．interested C．honest D．advanced
48．A．form B．method C．passion D．game
49．A．list B．cycle C．story D．system
50．A．understand B．guess C．remember D．gain
51．A．better B．richer C．healthier D．kinder
52．A．recover B．fill C．empty D．change
53．A．performance B．lack C．awareness D．master
54．A．study B．book C．room D．world
55．A．powerful B．productive C．patient D．polite
56．A．energy B．measures C．action D．shortcuts
57．A．logical B．practical C．sensitive D．outstanding
58．A．planning B．analyzing C．appreciating D．reviewing
59．A．report B．affect C．follow D．select
60．A．deal with B．lead to C．result from D．refer to
第 Ⅱ 卷
注意事项：
1．请用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在第Ⅱ卷答题卡上作答,不能答在此试卷上。
2．试卷中横线及框内注有“▲”的地方，需要你在第Ⅱ卷答题卡上作答。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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。
Autumn Equinox (秋分) lies at the midpoint of autumn, ____61____(divide) autumn into two equal parts. After that day, the location of direct sunlight moves to the south, making days shorter and nights____62____(long) in the northern hemisphere (半球). Autumn Equinox begins this year on Sept 23 and ends on Oct 7.
By Autumn Equinox, most of the areas in China____63____ (enter) the cool autumn. The cold air heading south meets the warm and wet air. The temperature also drops____64____ (frequent).
In South China, there is a custom____65____(know) as “having Qiucai（吃秋菜）”on the Autumn Equinox day.” Qiucai is a kind of wild amaranth（野苋菜）. Every Autumn Equinox day, all the____66____ (villager) go to pick Qiucai in the wild, which grows in the field, thin and about 20cm in length. Qiucai is taken back____67____made into soup called “Qiutang”.
On that day, people try to make eggs stand____68____end. According to experts, on the Autumn Equinox, the day and night____69____(be) of equal time. The earth’s axis (轴线) is in a relative balance of power with the earth’s orbit around the sun. Thus it is a very conducive time to do that. But some also say that standing the egg has nothing to do with the time. The most important thing is to shift the egg’s center of gravity to_____70_____lowest part of the egg. The trick is holding the egg until the yolk sinks as much as possible.
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66 ▲ 67 ▲ 68 ▲ 69 ▲ 70 ▲
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
71.第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Journey to the West(西游记) is an incredible story setting in the Tang Dynasty. When opened the book, you will find a fascinated story unfolding before your eyes. Tangseng and his three companions made the long and tough journey westwards. During the journey, the Monkey King fought boldly whenever difficulties emerge, whose bravery and determination helped go through a large quantity of adventurous experience eventually. It was not until they overcame all the difficulties when they successfully attained the scriptures (经文), which could benefit to the ordinary people.
So appealing is the story that it is acknowledged as a classic by our Chinese, I am firmly convinced that you will be carried away by plenty of dramatic plots in this book.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
72．中国有很多传统佳节，像春节、中秋节、端午节等等。这些传统节日是传承中国优秀历史文化的重要载体。请你以“My Favorite Festival”为题，写一篇不少于80词的英语短文，给大家介绍你最喜欢的中国传统节日。
要求如下: 1.包括思维导图的所有信息；
2.重点谈谈你喜欢这个节日的原因；
遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试
参考答案
听力部分
1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．A
6．A 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．C
C 12．A 13．B 14．B 15．C
16．A 17．C 18．A 19．C 20．B
阅读理解
21．A 22．D 23．C 24．B 25．C
26．C 27．D 28．B 29．A 30．C
31．C 32．D 33．A 34．D 35．C
七选五
36．B 37．A 38．C 39．D 40．F
完形填空
B 42．D 43．C 44．B 45．A
46．D 47．B 48．C 49．A 50．D
51．A 52．C 53．B 54．D 55．C
56．D 57．A 58．A 59．C 60．B
语法填空
dividing 62．longer 63．have entered 64．frequently 65．known
66．villagers 67．and 68．on 69．are 70．the
改错题
1. setting→set 2. opened→opening 3. fascinated→fascinating 4. the→a 5. emerge→emerged
6. experience→experiences 7. when→that 8. 删掉to 9. our→us 10. I前加and/so
参考范文
My Favorite Festival
Of all the Chinese traditional festivals, I like Dragon Boat Festival best. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duan Wu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which has a history of more than 2000 years.
The main reason I like it is mainly its origin. It is said that a patriotic poet — Qu Yuan throw himself into the river to express his love for country, so the people put the dumplings into the river to feed the fish in the hope that the fish will not harm the body of Qu Yuan. Slowly, we eat zongzi as a custom to honor him. Besides its history and its sweet food, the activity on that day also attracts me a lot. On that day, you can enjoy a performance about the legend and watch live broadcast of dragon boat racing, which is a visual feast.
I am always happy at the traditional day.