天祝县 2022-2023 学年度第二学期开学考试试卷
高二 英语
（时间：120分钟 总分：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）
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.How long has the man had the car
A. For two months. B. For three months. C. For four months.
2.What's the man's problem
A. He isn't feeling well.
B. He doesn't wear coat.
C.He feels the weather is cold.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant B. At the airport C. On a train
4. How much will the man pay for the woman's T-shirt
A. $30.30. B. $3.30. C. $3.13.
5.Why does the man want to learn English
A. Because his work needs it.
B. Because he has to pass the English test.
C. Because he wants to travel.
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 8题。
6. Where is Louisa probably from
A. England. B. France. C. America.
7. What does Louisa have trouble with according to the conversation
A. Spelling. B. Listening. C. Reading.
8.How can Louisa speak English
A. A great deal. B.Very well. C. Only a little.
听第 7段材料，回答第 9至 11题。
9.When will the man have a party
A. On Friday B.On Saturday. C. On Tuesday
10.Why does the man invite the woman to his party
A. He is going to move into a new house.
B. He likes parties very much.
C. He has just moved into a new house.
11.Who will be invited to party
A.Paul. B.Linda. C. Randwick
听第 8段材料，回答第 12至 14题。
12.How will the weather be this afternoon
A. It is going to rain. B. It'll be cloudy. C. It'll be sunny.
13.What are they going to do in the afternoon
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A. They are going to buy some soft drinks.
B.They will go out for a picnic.
C.They will make some sandwiches.
14.What will the woman say to Nancy on the phone
A. She will ask her to go with them.
B. She will tell her that they need a bottle of wine.
C. She will ask her to bring some fruits.
听第 9段材料，回答第 15至 17题。
15.When will the English evening be held
A. This weekend. B.Next weekend. C. Tonight.
16. What are the students going to do at the English evening
A. They are going to have short plays and see a film.
B They are going to play games and sing songs.
C.They are going to sing songs and eat something nice.
17.Why do they hold the English evening
A.To sing English songs.
B.To play English games.
C.To create students' interest in English.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
18.What was Michael's father
A. A teacher. B. A fisherman. C. A doctor.
19. Where did Michael find the old man
A. In the hospital.
B. In the middle of the road.
C. By the side of the road.
20.What will Michael learn from this
A.Never help old men who are seriously ill.
B.Never tell anyone your father is a teacher.
C.Always tell the truth.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do.
While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and
taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows，adventure camps， thrilling rides and a water park. A great many
activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.
Windsurf at South Padre
With miles of shallow (浅的 )， calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds
conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built.
Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities,
including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain
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biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done
outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA．More and more fishermen
have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use
of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery.
21．The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for .
A．Texas B．San Antonio C．South Padre D．Gulf of Mexico
22 When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT .
A．sea life shows B．adventure camps
C．climbing D．exciting rides
23．Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true
A．San Antonio. B．South Padre.
C．Barton Springs. D．Texas Hill Country.
B
I was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a
passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But the insurance
payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car－ I worked out that, with the
loan(贷款), we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as
much as 600 a month.
And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all I live in London.
We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at
the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red
Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then
surely we were that family.
But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were
horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car” (I
wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)
My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill
overnight and needed to go to hospital (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from
their many events (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas,
before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.
Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to”
own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do
too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has
never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but we’d be better off asking something much
more basic: do I really need a car Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to
ask the question.
24．The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ______.
A．most families chose to go car-free
B．he was hurt in a terrible car accident
C．the cost of a new car was too much
D．the traffic jam was unbearable for him
25．What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan
A．Supportive. B．Disapproving.
C．Optimistic. D．Unconcerned.
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26．What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion
A．Argue against it. B．Take their advice.
C．Think it over. D．Leave it alone.
27．What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life
A．Life cannot go without a car.
B．Life without a car is a little bit hard.
C．His life gets improved without a car.
D．A car-free life does not suit everyone.
C
Laughter is part of the human language around the world. Unlike English or French, we don't
have to learn to speak it, and we're born with the ability to laugh. Studies show that the first laughter
appears at about 3.5 to 4 months of age, long before we're able to speak.
As the saying goes, "Laughter is the best medicine." Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun,
free and easy to use. Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body back into balance than a
good laugh. It helps relax your whole body leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes.
Laughter also helps you fight against diseases. It can improve the function of blood vessels (血管)
and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack.
And the good feeling you get when you laugh remains with you even a few minutes later. It
helps you keep a positive, optimistic attitude toward difficult situations, disappointments and losses.
Laughter gives you the strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult
days, a laugh or even simply a smile can go a long way toward making you feel better.
Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting.
And it helps build strong and lasting relationships, and it unites people during difficult times. So it's
necessary to create opportunities to laugh with others. More often, people are very happy to share
something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again. When you hear laughter, find
it out and ask. "What's funny " And you can make time for fun activities such as bowling, golfing
or karaoke.
In short, the ability to laugh and have fun not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps
you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. The more laughter there is, the more
benefits you'll receive.
28．The author develops the second paragraph mainly by ______ .
A．telling stories B．providing examples
C．discussing questions D．showing research findings
29．Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ______.
A．the difficult times in one's life B．the benefits of laughter to our mind
C．the physical health benefits of laughter D．different ways to feel better about oneself
30．Why does the author suggest laughing with others
A. It strengthens the relationships between people
B. It makes people look much younger.
C. It helps treat many kinds of diseases.
D. It creates opportunities to be friendly.
31. What would be the best title for the text
A．Man—the Only Creature That Laughs B．Laughing Makes Us Younger
C．Different Types of Laughter D．Why Should We Laugh
D
Some parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their child, but researchers
said puzzles help children with math-related skills.
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Psychologist Susan Levine, an expert on mathematics development in young children at the
University of Chicago, found children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop
better spatial skills. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition(认知 ) after
controlling for differences in parents’ income, education and the amount of parent talk, Levine said.
The researchers analyzed video recordings of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities
at home and found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better
spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age.
“The children who played with puzzles performed better than those who did not, on tasks that
assessed their ability to rotate(旋转)and translate shapes,” Levine said in a statement.
The parents were asked to interact with their children as they normally would, and about half
of children in the study played with puzzles at one time. Higher-income parents tended to have
children play with puzzles more frequently, and both boys and girls who played with puzzles had
better spatial skills. However, boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls, and the
parents of boys provided more spatial language and were more active during puzzle play than
parents of girls.
The findings were published in the journal Developmental Science.
32．In which aspect do children benefit from puzzle play
A．Building confidence. B．Developing spatial skills.
C．Learning self-control. D．Gaining high-tech knowledge.
33．What did Levine take into consideration when designing her experiment？
A．Parents’ age. B．Children’s imagination.
C．Parents’ education. D．Child-parent relationship.
34．How do boy differ from girls in puzzle play
A．They play with puzzles more often.
B．They tend to talk less during the game.
C．They prefer to use more spatial language.
D．They are likely to play with tougher puzzles.
35．What is the text mainly about
A．Amathematical method. B．A scientific study.
C．Awoman psychologist D．A teaching program.
第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
Once you can speak another language, it will open many doors. Here are five excellent reasons
why you should learn a foreign language.
Improve your brain healthy. ____36____ These benefits include a longer attention span,
memory improvement, better focus and concentration, and increased listening skills.
Increase your job opportunities. Many companies operate in countries around the world.
____37____ As well as increasing the number of jobs you can get, the ability to speak a different
language also sets you apart from other candidates for potential jobs.
Help you make friends and build relationships. Speaking a different language helps meet new
people who also speak that language. ____38____ As well as building relationships with people
who speak that language, it also gives the opportunity to learn more about other cultures. You can
participate in exciting and engaging conversations about topics which you may have never
discussed before.
____39____ When you learn a new language, your brain automatically finds a way to learn
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more efficiently. Whether you want to learn multiple languages or simply gain more skills,
mastering a foreign language can kick your brain into gear to adapt to learning new knowledge and
information.
Improve your confidence. During the process of learning a new language, you can learn from
your mistakes, find out more about yourself, and challenge yourself. ____40____ Practicing this
language is a great way to get over your insecurities and find it easier to talk to others.
A．Improve your holiday selection.
B．Help you become a better learner.
C．You don’t need to rely on translated films or books any longer.
D．Learning a foreign language can do wonders to your courage and determination.
E．This can result in lifelong friendships that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to make.
F．Many studies have shown there are plenty of benefits of learning a foreign language.
G．Therefore, hiring employees who can speak at least one foreign language is vital to the
company.
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。
In the summer before the ninth grade, procrastination(拖延) affected my life in a deep way.
With only a few days until the start of school, I finished just one of three homework tasks we
were__41__only a few days before the start of school. Instead of enjoying my last few moments of
___42__, I spent that time doing homework, which was a(n）___43___way to end the vacation.
Putting in 100 percent effort, I always started with strong___44__at the beginning of each
school year. ___45__ , I struggled to maintain that energy as the weeks passed.
One night, my father and I were having a___46__about college. He told me, " It doesn’t matter
whether you get into an Ivy League university or just a(n)__47__college---what matters is how you
get there and what you do to__48__it". This really inspired me, because it made me focus more on
the__49__of my work rather than the quantity.
Thanks to that conversation, I__50__the way I went through life. I started to __51__ that
trying my best is a thousand times better than simply doing something to get it done.
My effort began to__52__in my first year of high school. I had never__53__that my grades in
some harder classes could be better than those in the easier ones I took last year.
Now I would rather work hard for something and enjoy the__54__of success, than not try at all
or give up halfway. Motivation can easily become a habit if you repeat a(n)__55___that helps you
avoid procrastination.
41．A．passed B．Arranged C．designed D．showed
42．A．pride B．freedom C．Silence D．surprise
43．A．Unpleasant B．Enjoyable C．valuable D．confusing
44．A．Curiosity B．Misunderstanding C．Fear D．motivation
45．A．Otherwise B．However C．Therefore D．Besides
46．A．Conversation B．quarrel C．Discussion D．break
47．A．Popular B．Famous C．Ordinary D．new
48．A．Disturb B．Achieve C．Attract D．abandon
49．A．Amount B．Comment C．Request D．quality
50．A．Changed B．Refused C．Admitted D．copied
51．A．Explain B．Doubt C．Believe D．expect
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52．A．fall behind B．run out C．break out D．pay off
53．A．Worried B．imagined C．promise D．questioned
54．A．Pleasure B．Effect C．Opinion D．progress
55．A．Test B．Idea C．Game D．Routine
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。
Helen Keller was an __ 56___ (exceptional) special girl. When Helen was young, she lost her
sight and hearing. With these _ _57____(restrict)to her communication, Helen's behaviour was
often ___58_____(bear). She had __ 59____ tendency to break things __60_ she was not
understood. Anne was a superb teacher. Her technique was simple and straightforward. She would
let Helen play _____61_____ the doll and then spell the letters D-O-L-L on her hand. From "doll"
to "water", Helen's knowledge and vocabulary ____62____(expand), and this changed her
___63____(think) process. As she _____64______(grasp) the key to language, she discovered more
complex words. Helen finally understood the beautiful _____65___ (true)of the word "love".
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假定你是红星中学英语社李华，你校英语社打算邀请外教 Professor Smith 为全校学生做
一次主题为保护环境的演讲，请给他写一封邀请信，信的内容包括：
1. 说明写信的目的
2. 告知时间和地点
3. 介绍演讲的内容(如环境保护的原因、后果及措施等)
注意：
1. 词数为 80 左右。
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：英语社(English Club)
Dear Professor Smith，
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Yours sincerely,
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。
The young boy saw me, or rather, he saw the car and quickly ran up to me, eager to sell his
bunches of bananas and bags of peanuts. Though he appeared to be about twelve, he seemed to have
already known the bitterness of life.“Banana 300 naira. Peanuts 200 naira.”He said in a low voice. I
bargained (与……讨价还价 ) him down to 200 total for the fruit and nuts. When he agreed, I
handed him a 500 naira bill. He didn't have change. So I told him not to worry. He said thanks and
smiled a row of perfect teeth.
When, two weeks later, I saw the boy again, I was more aware of my position in a society
where it's not that uncommon to see a little boy who should be in school standing on the corner
selling fruit in the burning sun. My parents had raised me to be aware of the advantage we had been
afforded and the responsibility it brought to us.
I pulled over and rolled down my window. He had a bunch of bananas and a bag of peanuts
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ready. I waved them away.“ What's up ”I asked him.“I ... I don't have money to buy books for
school.”1 reached into my pocket and handed him two fresh 500 naira bills.“Will this help ”I asked.
He looked around nervously before taking the money. One thousand naira was a lot of money to
someone whose family probably made about 5 ,000 naira or less each year. “Thank you, sir. ”he
said.“Thank you very much!”
When driving home, I wondered if my little friend actually used the money for schoolbooks.
What if he's a cheat And then I wondered why I did it. Did I do it to make myself feel better Was I
using him Later, I realized that I didn't know his name or the least bit about him, nor did I think to
ask.
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。
One afternoon in September, I went to a poor community.
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Joe led me into his home.
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高二 英语答案
第一部分：听力
【答案】1-5 AACCC 6-10 BACAC 11-15 BBBBA 16-20 BCBCC
听力录音材料：
(Text 1)
W:It's really a nice car. When did you buy it
M.I bought it two months ago.
(Text 2)
W:What's the matter with you today
M:I'm not sure. Maybe I have caught a cold.
(Text 3)
W:Are you going to serve lunch on this express
M:Yes, Madam. We serve lunch until we get to the next station.
(Text 4)
W:The T-shirt is 17. 13 dollars, but I only have 14.00 dollars.
M:Don't worry,I'll lend you some.
(Text 5)
W:This school promises that you will learn English in two months.
M:That's perfect! Then I can go and travel.
(Text 6)
M:What's Louisa's native language
W:Her native language is French.
M:How well does she know English
W:Not very well. And she has trouble with spelling.
M:Does she speak good English
W:No,she doesn't. She speaks a little English.
(Text 7)
M:Oh,hi,Linda, I'm glad I've found you.
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W:Hi,Paul.
M:I'm having a party this Friday. I've just moved into a new house. We'll begin at about six
thirty.can you come
W:I'd love to. Thank you very much.
M:Here's my new address.
W:Thanks. Church Street, Randwick.
M:Right. The party is at about six thirty pm.
W:I won't forget, and I'll be there on time.
M:See you then.
W:Bye.
(Text 8)
M,Did you listen to the weather report this morning
W:Yes. It'll be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
M:Have you made the sandwiches yet
W:No, I haven't. I'll start right away.Did you get the soft drinks
M:Yes,I did.They are in the refrigerator.
W:Would you put the plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket
M:Oh,Nancy called a while ago. She told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic.
W:I'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine.
(Text 9)
M:Would you please wait for a few minutes
W:Yes
M:Our class will have an English evening this weekend, and we want to invite you and your wife to
come.
W:Great! What will you have in the party
M:We are going to have short plays and sing English songs.
W:All these will be in English, won't they
M:Yes.We want to create an interest in English for our classmates.
W:Anything else
M:We will play some English games as well. I think you might find them interesting.
W: Good.We will certainly come.It's very kind of you to invite us.
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(Text10)
Once there was a boy called Michael, a poor fisherman's son. As he was going home one
evening, he saw an old man lying on the side of the road, seriously ill. The boy was very kind, and
he sent the old man to the nearest hospital. The old man thanked the boy and asked him for his
name and address.The boy was ashamed to tell the old man that his father was a poor fisherman, so
he said,“My name is Jeff and my father is a teacher."A few days later, the old man died in the
hospital, and left all of his money to"Jeff,a teacher's son who helped me by the side of the road". Of
course, because Michael had lied, he did not receive any of the money of the old man's.
第二部分：阅读
第一节：
A 篇 21-23: A C B B 篇 24-27: C B D C C 篇 28-31: BBAD D 篇 32-35: BCDB
第二节：36-40: FGEBD
第三部分：语言运用
第一节：41-45：BBADB 46-50: ACBDA 51-55:CDBAD
第二节：56. exceptionally 57. restrictions 58. unbearable 59. a 60.when 61. with
62.expanded 63. thinking 64. grasped 65. truth
第四部分 写作
第一节：
Dear Professor Smith，
I am Li Hua, from the English club in Hong Xing Middle school. I’m writing to invite you to
deliver a speech named “Environmental Protection”, which is scheduled to be given on November
30th, in the school hall.
In your speech, we hope you could introduce the following aspects. To start with, the reasons
are cause for concern, including garbage throwing, wasting natural resources, overfishing, among
which human activity will be to blame. Meanwhile, the severe consequence should be followed. For
example, without better environment, we will have no clear water to drink, no fresh air to breathe.
Additionally, it’s better to highlight the solutions for improving environmental pollution, such as
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setting up natural reserve to save the endangered species, changing the way we work and travel,
turning to clean energy. Of course, starting with small things should be emphasized as well. Last but
not least, we hope you could share some of your ways to get environment better with us.
I would appreciate it much if you could come. Look forward to your reply at your earliest
convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节：
One possible version:
One afternoon in September, I went to a poor community. When I was walking along the
narrow road, a similar figure appeared in my sight. That was my little friend! As I approached, he
also recognized me. Wearing a broad smile, he greeted me,“Good afternoon, sir!”I didn't expect to
see you here!” I exclaimed. Then it hit me that I didn't know his name, so I continued,”May I have
you name ”“Joe.” He replied. He invited me to his home and I agreed.
Joe led me into his home. It was almost empty. Soon a small shelf filled with looks caught my
attention.”Thanks to your money, now I can read books anytime, any where!”Hearing his words, I
was deeply touched. That afternoon, I asked everything about him: family, study, future plans…I
felt more connected with him and became more aware of my responsibility to help the poor. On
leaving, I left another two 500 naira bills.This time I knew I was definitely not using him to make
myself feel better.”
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