多悦高中2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1、本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两大部分，共 150 分。考试时间120 分钟。
2、答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡上相应的位置。
3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
第 I卷(选择题 共100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。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 man want the woman to do
A. Read a letter to him.
B. Offer advice on his letter.
C. Write a letter of thanks for him.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a supermarket. B. At a fast-food restaurant. C. On a plane.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A training course. B. An interesting experience. C. A job.
4. What do we know about the man
A. He hasn’t been home for long.
B. He doesn’t like the new job.
C. He might miss this town.
5. Why is the man worried
A. He will be late for the match.
B. He forgot to bring his boots.
C. He found his sandwiches gone.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where does the woman want to go
A. To Waterloo station. B. To the bridge. C. To the river.
7. How long does it take to go there on foot
A. About 5 minutes. B. About 15 minutes. C. About 50 minutes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are involved in the accident
A. A taxi and a truck. B. A bus and a car. C. A bus and a taxi.
9. When will they probably meet
A. At 11: 30. B. At 11:00. C. At 10: 30.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How is the man’s new house different from the old one
A. It is bigger in size.
B. It has more bedrooms.
C. It includes a small garden.
11. What does the man like best
A . The study. B. The kitchen. C. The bedroom.
12. What can be known about the man’s new house
A. It is in a noisy neighborhood.
B. It has convenient transportation.
C. It is a little far from the city center.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Which part isn’t open to the tourists
A. The right wing. B. The east wing. C. The left wing.
14. What is permitted in the museum
A. Drinks. B. Food. C. Taking pictures.
15. How much will an old couple with their 3-year-old grandson pay for the exhibit
A. $13. B. $18. C. $25.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the painting galleries.
B. At the ticket window.
C. At the gate of the museum.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the research talking about
A. University scholarship.
B. Studying in universities.
C. The expenses for studying overseas.
18. Which country ranks the first on the list
A. The United Kingdom. B. Australia. C. The United States.
19. What is the education expense in Hong Kong per year
A. About US $22,000. B. About US $24,000. C. Over US $30,000.
20. What is the average tuition cost based on
A . The top 10 best colleges.
B. The top 10 largest colleges.
C. The top 10 most famous colleges.
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，共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
School Activities for Kids and Teens
Are you looking for fulfilled activities for kids and teens Here are some wonderful ones for you!
Secret of the Dragon
Time: Monday, July 1, 2015, 10:30 a. m.
Cost: Adult: $7.40, Children (under15): half
Bookings: Phone the booking office at 34032578.
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taking on a dragon ride to explore the seven continents.
The Search for Life: Are We Alone
Time: Thursday, July 4, 2015, 2:00 p. m.
Cost: Adult: $14. 50，Children (under 15): $8.70
Bookings: Phone the booking office at 34037689.
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note: Are we truly alone in space Is there any life out there These are the questions asked in this show.
Magic Class
Time: Friday, July 12, 2015, 10:00 a. m.
Cost: Free
Bookings: Please call 34038470 to book your place.
Address: Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong Rd.
Note: Would you like to be a magician Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.
Science with Me: Making Your Own Guitar
Time: Saturday, July 20, 2015, 3:00 p. m.
Cost: Free
Bookings: Please phone 34031226 to book your place.
Address: 10, Eglinton Close
Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.
21. How much should an adult and his 10-year-old son pay if interested in space
A. $11.10. B. $14.50. C. $14.80. D. $23.20.
22. Which activity requires the participants to bring their own stuff
A. Magic Class B. Science with Me
C. The Search for Life D. Secret of the Dragon
23. What do the four activities have in common
A. They are free of charge. B. They are weekend activities.
C. They can all be reserved by phone. D. They are held in the same location.
B
Mary had struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts and feelings ever since she was a child. She was often told that she was “too quiet” or “too shy”, and as she grew older, she became increasingly self-conscious about her inability. It wasn’t that she didn’t have anything to say — far from it. Mary’s mind was constantly racing with ideas and observations, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t seem to get the words out.
“Mary, I need to talk to you,” Mr. Thompson, the boss of Mary’s new company, said one day, his voice serious. Mary’s heart sank. “Don’t worry,” Mr. Thompson said, noticing Mary’s panic. “It’s not that kind of conversation. I just wanted to talk to you about something that’s been on my mind lately.”
He paused for a moment, collecting his thoughts. “I’ve noticed that you’ve been struggling a bit lately. It seems like you’re having a tough time communicating with customers. I hear that you’re skilled at writing. So why not join our Advertising Department Besides, I have another suggestion…”
Mary kept nodding, unable to find the words to express her gratitude.
Following Mr. Thompson’s suggestion, Mary joined a writing competition. She had always been a talented writer, and she knew that she had the potential to create something truly special. So she set to work, pouring her heart and soul into her essay. The words started flowing, and Mary found herself writing with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose.
The judges of the competition were amazed by Mary’s essay, and they selected it as the winner. Mary was thrilled, and she was grateful to have finally found the right way to do a good job.
24. What is Mary’s problem
A. She was too self-conscious.
B. She had nothing to say with people.
C. She had too many thoughts in mind.
D. She didn’t know how to communicate.
25. Why did Mr. Thompson have a talk with Mary
A. To offer advice on her development. B. To make her feel comfortable.
C. To give her a job promotion. D. To point out her problem.
26. How did Mary feel when creating her essay
A. Confident. B. Unsure. C. Serious. D. Relaxed.
27. What can we know from Mary’s experience
A. It is never too late to learn.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Losses on one side and gains on the other.
D. Diligence can make up for lack of intelligence.
C
Cloning is a technique scientists use to make exact genetic copies of living things. Genes, cells, tissues, and even whole animals can all be cloned.
Some clones already exist in nature. Single-celled organisms like bacteria(细菌)make exact copies of themselves each time they reproduce. In humans, identical twins are similar to clones. They share almost the exact same genes. Identical twins are created when a fertilized egg splits in two. Scientists also make clones in the lab. They often clone genes in order to study and better understand them. To clone a gene, researchers take DNA from a living creature and insert it into a carrier like bacteria or yeast (酵母菌). Every time that carrier reproduces, a new copy of the gene is made.
In 1996, Scottish scientists cloned the first animal, a sheep they named Dolly. She was cloned by using an udder cell taken from an adult sheep. Since then, scientists have cloned cows, cats, deer, horses, and rabbits. They still have not cloned a human, though. In part, this is because it is difficult to produce a viable clone. In each attempt, there can be genetic mistakes that prevent the clone from surviving. It took scientists 276 attempts to get Dolly right. There are also ethical concerns about cloning a human being.
An embryo(胚胎) made by cloning can be turned into a stem cell factory. Stem cells are an early form of cells that can grow into many different types of cells and tissues. Scientists can turn them into nerve cells to fix a damaged spinal (脊髓) cord or insulin-making cells to treat diabetes (糖尿病). Livestock like cows and pigs have been cloned to produce more milk or meat. Clones can even bring a beloved pet that has died back to life. In 2001, a cat named CC was the first pet to be created through cloning.
28. What can be cloned naturally
A. Single-celled organisms. B. A fertilized egg.
C. A specified gene. D. A carrier.
29. What does the underlined word “viable” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Complete. B. Identical. C. Successful. D. Useful.
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The cloning of embryos. B. Applications of cloning.
C. The cloning treatment for diseases. D. The success in cloning pets.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Entertainment. B. Science. C. Health. D. Education.
D
A colourful material made from wood cools down even when under direct sunlight, meaning it could be used to decorate the outside of buildings while lowering their internal temperature without the need for air conditioning.
Most materials warm up when exposed to sunlight because they absorb a combination of light. But some have a cooling effect because they reflect these wavelengths(波长) instead and on top of that also give off some of the warmth within the material through the atmosphere into space.
Adding colors to such a material normally increases the amount of light it absorbs, but Silvia Vignolini at the University of Cambridge and her colleagues have now found a way to make versions in red, green or blue that have a cooling effect and the key ingredient comes from wood, in the form of two types of cellulose (纤维素).
The chemicals in cellulose are particularly good for giving off the right kind of light to have a cooling effect, while cellulose nanocrystals (纳米晶体)—which can be got from sources such as wood or cotton—produce different colors. This effect is similar to how soap bubbles show colors on their surface by spreading different wavelengths of light in different directions.
Vignolini and her colleagues combined these features by layering the nanocrystals on top of a highly reflective sheet (层) made from a kind of cellulose.
By adjusting the arrangement of the nanocrystals, they produced versions of this material in red, green and blue, and found they were on average 3℃ cooler than the surrounding temperature in daylight.
This early version is promising, but the coloured layer is sensitive to environmental effects like weather, says Vignolini, so more work is needed to make it a practical decoration. “Going from here to an application on a wall or on a device, you would need to have it stable enough,” she says.
32. Why do most materials warm up when exposed to sunlight
A. They take in wavelengths. B. They reflect heat in the air.
C. They have a cooling effect. D. They spread the warmth inside.
33. Why are soap bubbles mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To prove soap bubbles can spread wavelengths.
B. To measure the amount of chemicals in cellulose.
C. To stress the importance of cellulose nanocrystals.
D. To explain how cellulose nanocrystals show colors.
34. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Where the researchers placed the nanocrystals.
B. What colors the new material showed in daylight.
C. How the early version of the material was produced.
D. Why the material was cooler than the surrounding air.
35. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Discoveries Replace Air Conditioning Soon
B. Colored Layers Make a Practical Decoration
C. Material from Wood Helps Keep Buildings Cool
D. Chemicals in Cellulose Show Colors in Daylight
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10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。
Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers. Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence 36________.
Make lists. 37_______First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard. In most cases, you will have the opportunity to improve.
Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. 38___ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away. 39_____
40________ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel.
A. Focus on little stuff.
B. Move towards your goal.
C. Here are some ways to make you more confident.
D. In order to be confident, you have to look confident.
E. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.
F. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.
G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 45分)
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces．
A young couple 41______the paintings ahead of me chatted 42______between themselves. I watched them for a moment and 43_______the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s patience for 44______her constant flood of words. Annoyed by their noise, I moved on.
I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. 45_______I heard her constant flood of words, I moved away 46_______．
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 47_______ when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man 48_______his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended (展开) it into a long walking stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to 49_______ his wife’s jacket.
“He’s a 50_______man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would 51_____ if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a 52_______that his life wouldn’t 53_______. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”
“But what does he get out of the art ” I asked. “He can’t see.”
“Can’t see You’re 54_______．He sees a lot. 55_______than you or I do,” the clerk said. “His wife 56_______each painting so he can see it in his head.”
I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the 57______ of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 58______and the courage of a husband who would not 59_______blindness to change his life. And I saw the love 60_______by two people as I watched this couple walk away with their arms intertwined (交缠)．
41. A. judging B. viewing C. noticing D. measuring
42. A. carelessly B. hardly C. secretly D. continuously
43. A. blamed B. required C. found D. announced
44. A. putting up with B. adding up to C. coming up with D. living up to
45. A. Now that B. As though C. Ever since D. Each time
46. A. luckily B. frequently C. quickly D. gradually
47. A. deal B. difference C. purchase D. fortune
48. A. looked into B. broke into C. got into D. reached into
49. A. take B. wash C. return D. buy
50. A. cold B. brave C. lucky D. clever
51. A. give up B. make up C. wake up D. turn up
52. A. discovery B. contribution C. complaint D. promise
53. A. end B. change C. continue D. return
54. A. careless B. wrong C. right D. foolish
55. A. Better B. Worse C. More D. Less
56. A. describes B. praises C. touches D. draws
57. A. courage B. wisdom C. faith D. patience
58. A. hearing B. emotion C. sight D. thought
59. A. allow B. refuse C. invite D. force
60. A. expected B. shared C. received D. imagined
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共50分)
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to the Chinese great literature, Journey to the West is certainly on the list. It is one of the most famous fantasy 61_______ (story) in China. Wu Cheng’en, a gifted writer in Ming Dynasty, created the fantasy story, 62_______ (inspire) by real historical events.
In the story, a Buddhist monk named Xuanzang travels more than 10,000 kilometres on his pilgrimage (朝圣之旅) to India 63_______(attain) Buddhist sutra (佛经). At the foot of a mountain shaped like five fingers, Xuanzang frees a monkey named Sun Wukong, 64_______ has great magic power and masters 72 methods of transformation. Wukong, as Xuanzang’s first disciple (徒弟), is righteous and brave. Unlike conventional heroes, he departs from tradition and fights for 65_______ (free). His tag is, “Hey, I’m coming!” He helps Xuanzang accomplish the goal with Zhu Bajie, monk Sha Wujing and White Dragon Horse, after 66_______ (go) through eighty-one adventurous experiences. With virtues and shortcomings, every character shines. In the journey, they come across 67___ large number of difficulties, like battling with wicked monsters, evil humans and even themselves.
What the book conveys 68_____ (include) kindness, trust, bravery, teamwork, tolerance and so on. The story is well known for vivid and attractive plots, appealing 69_______ readers of all ages. To our delight, it has been made into TV series and films 70________ (success). So if you are tired when reading the book, you can take a break to enjoy the screen.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(每题1分，共10分)
71. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，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。
Friendship is of great important. Everyone needs friendship. In all our lives we can’t live without friendship just as we can’t live with air and water. Friendship makes us got on well with one another and go ahead under different kind of difficulties in front of us. But real friendship was not easy to come by. True friendship must be sincere and be based understanding each other but not on benefits of each other. A good friend can be a good teacher to us, but persuade us to go the right way. When we are confusing, a good friend is likely to offer a good advice. Therefore, the more friends we have, the better we can improve us.
第二节书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是学生会主席李华。为了迎接成都大运会的到来和增强学生体质，你校下周举办为期一周的体育周活动。请你向全校学生写一封倡议信；
内容包括：
1.活动意义；
2.体育周的具体安排；
3.号召参加。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：成都大运会 Chengdu Universiade
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___________________________________________________多悦高中高二下英语半期考试答案 2023.5
一、听力部分 (共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1——5 B B C C B
6——10 A B C A A
11——15 B C B C A
16——20 C C B A B
二、阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)
21——23 D B C
24——27 D A A C
28——31 A C B B
32——35 A D C C
36——40 C G E F B
三、完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
41——45 B D C A D
46——50 C C D A B
51——55 A D B B C
56——60 A D C A B
四、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【答案】 61. stories 62. inspired 63. to attain
64. who 65. freedom 66. going 67. a
68. includes 69. to 70. successfully
五、短文改错(每题1分，共10分)
【答案】1.important→importance
2.air前的with→without
3.got→get
4.kind→kinds
5.was→is
6.based后加on
7. persuade 前的but→and
8.confusing→confused
9.去掉advice前的a
10.us→ourselves
六、 书面表达(满分25分)
Dear fellow students.
In order to welcome the arrival of Chengdu Universiade and enhance students’ physique, our school will hold a week-long sports week next week. As we all know, sports are very beneficial to our body and mind.
First, we will start a long-distance race at 3 p.m. on Monday, running from the school gate to the mountain top and back. In addition, a senior two and senior three basketball game is due to be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Finally, Friday afternoon will witness the kick-off of fun sports games, such as tug-of-war and Chicken vs Eagle
I hope you can sign up and actively participate in this activity
