辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试
英语
考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分
注意事项：
本试卷由第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分组成。第Ⅰ卷中选择题部分，一律涂在答题卡上；第Ⅱ卷，为非选择题部分，按要求答在答题卡相应位置上。
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. Where is the man from
A. Washington. B. Los Angeles. C. New York.
2. What is the woman going to do next
A. Buy New Year’s gifts. B. Go to the library. C. Meet her parents.
3. How does the woman find playing volleyball
A. Beneficial. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.
4. How much will the man pay
A. $25. B. $28. C. $53.
5. Who is Cristina talking to
A. Her classmate. B. An eye doctor. C. Her father.
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、7题。
6. Why does the man make the call？
A. To make a reservation.
B. To confirm a reservation.
C. To reschedule a reservation.
7. When will the man go to dinner on Sunday？
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 8:00 p. m. C. At 9:00 p.m.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What class did the speakers probably just take？
A. Chinese. B. Physies. C. English.
9. How does Lucy feel about physies？
A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Interested.
10. Where will the speakers probably go next？
A. To the classroom. B. To the library. C. To their home.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the movie the speakers mention based on
A. A real life event. B. A good novel. C. A famous play.
12. What does the man say about the box office of the movie
A. It has got to the top.
B. It is beyond his expectation.
C. It will continue to grow.
13. What type of movies does the man prefer
A. Thrillers. B. Science fiction movies. C. Comedies.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does Sam look frustrated
A. The number of his customers is decreasing.
B. He argued with some customers.
C. He can’t satisfy his customers.
15. Where does the woman suggest Sam advertise
A. In newspapers. B. On the Internet. C. On billboards.
16. What will the speakers do first
A. Go to Sam’s company. B. Come up with a solution. C. Go to a restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who will benefit from the mobile woodshop
A. Children. B. Laid-off workers. C. Teens and young adults.
18. What is the goal of the mobile woodshop according to Margery
A. To help people kill the time.
B. To help people find jobs.
C. To help people develop interests.
19. How many soft skills are mentioned
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
20. Why does Ryan take the class
A. To learn new skills. B. To get a certificate. C. To improve his skills.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
There are about 100 beaches around the SydneyHarbor（港口）and along the coast. If you find it hard to pick the best destination, here are four waiting for you.
Freshwater Beach
Freshwater Beach is the location where surfing was first introduced to Australia in 1915. The beach is only 350 meters long and is a popular destination for surfers. The beach is protected and therefore provides a quiet swimming experience away from the hustle and bustle（喧嚣）of its busy neighboring beaches.
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is more than 100 meters wide and over 3 kilometers long, which allows plenty of space for the large number of tourists and locals. On a sunny day every grain of sand is covered with bodies, with crowds pouring into nearby bars and cafes. Parking near the beach is impossible. It’s also the perfect spot to see a sunset and the scene of family parties during summer.
Clovelly Beach
As one of the best options for surfing and exploring what hides beneath the water’s surface, Clovelly, noted for its unique narrow bay between two rocky ridges（山脊）, is a popular destination for swimmers. It’s a good base where you can check out diving routes through the waters, or take a coastal walk to Bondi.
Palm Beach
It’s the scene of the long-running Home and Away TV series and endless celebrity spotting. A salt water lake affords great views, typical of beaches on the north side of the harbor. On a nice day, Palm Beach is a postcard-perfect sand destination.
21. What do Freshwater Beach and Clovelly Beach have in common
A. They both have free training services.
B. They are both suitable for swimming.
C. They are both the birthplaces of surfing.
D. They both provide underwater exploration.
22. What can tourists do at Bondi Beach
A. Have a sunbathing. B. Hold a live concert.
C. Park their cars at will. D. Enjoy a sunrise watching.
23. Where are you most likely to see TV show shooting
A. Freshwater Beach. B. Bondi Beach. C. Clovelly Beach. D. Palm Beach.
B
Every April, I find myself troubled by the same concern—that spring might not occur this year. The landscape looks dull, with hills, sky and forest appearing gray. On May 3, 1 awoke to a green so amazing as to be almost electric, as if spring were simply a matter of pressing a switch. Hills, sky and forest revealed their purples, blues and green.
Then there was the old apple tree. It sits on an undeveloped lot in my neighborhood. It belongs to no one and therefore to everyone. The tree’s dark branches stretch out in unpruned（未经修剪的）abandon.
Until last year, I thought I was the only one aware of this tree. And then one day, in a bit of spring madness, I set out to prune（修剪）a few disorderly branches. No sooner had I arrived under the tree than neighbors opened their windows and stepped onto their porches（门廊）.
These were people I barely knew, but it was as if I had come uninvited into their personal gardens. My mobile-home neighbor was the first to speak. “You’re not going to cut it down, are you ” she asked anxiously.
Soon, half the neighborhood joined me under the apple tree. It struck me that I had lived there for five years and only now was learning these people’s names, what they did for a living and how they passed the winter. It was as if the old apple tree was gathering us under its branches for the purpose of both acquaintanceship and shared wonder.
Just the other day, I saw one neighbor at the local store. He remarked how this recent winter had been especially long and complained of not having seen or spoken at length to anyone in our neighborhood. And then, he looked at me and said, “We need to prune that apple tree again.”
24. How did the author feel about the sudden change of the view
A. Frightened. B. Astonished. C. Frustrated. D. Annoyed.
25. Why did the neighbors open their windows and step out
A. They wondered what might happen to the tree.
B. They felt astonished to notice a stranger.
C. They meant to protect their personal gardens.
D. They intended to greet the author.
26. What can be inferred about the apple tree in the neighborhood
A. It stayed in a poor shape. B. It was not attended.
C. It connected people. D. It proved to be not attractive.
27. What did the neighbor value most according to the last paragraph
A. The arrival of spring. B. Entertainment in the long winter.
C. The pruning of the apple tree. D. The neighborhood gathering.
C
Air-conditioner’s setting often forms the basis of office arguments between women and men regarding the “correct” temperature for it to be set. And it’s a common debate between couples — the perfect temperature to keep both parties warm but not hot. Research does consistently show women prefer a higher indoor temperature to men. But is there any science backing up the widespread belief that women “feel the cold” more than men
At around the same body weight, women tend to have less muscle to produce heat. Women also have more fat between the skin and the muscles, so the skin feels colder, as it’s slightly further away from blood vessels.
Women also tend to have a lower metabolic（代谢）rate than men, which reduces heat production during cold exposure, making women more likely to feel cold as the temperature drops.
The hormones oestrogen and progesterone（雌激素和孕激素）, found in large quantities in women, contribute to the core body and skin temperatures. Oestrogen dilates（扩张）blood vessels at the extremities. This means more heat can be lost to the surrounding air. And progesterone can cause the vessels in the skin to narrow, meaning less blood will flow to some areas to keep the inner organs warmer, leaving women feeling cooler.
So how do we agree on the ideal temperature The “Scandinavian sleep method”, where couples sleep with separate blankets, is one way to overcome the differences in temperature preferences.
In the workplace, personal comfort systems are heat systems that can be locally positioned in individual work stations such as desktops, chairs, or near the feet and legs. Examples include small desk fans, heated chairs and blankets, or foot-warmers. These systems provide individualised comfort to meet personal needs without affecting others in the same space, and have been found to produce higher comfort satisfaction in the workplace. They may also be an energy-efficient method to balance warmth and health in office environments.
28. Why does a couple often have an argument on temperature control
A. Because the wife prefers to work indoors than outdoors.
B. Because the wife would like to stay in a cooler place.
C. Because they have different preference for temperature.
D. Because they have no air-conditioner to heat their office.
29. What may happen to men and women of the same weight
A. Men may be much stronger than women.
B. Men may have more fat than women.
C. Women may feel colder than men.
D. Women may produce more heat than men.
30. How does the fourth paragraph develop
A. By giving examples. B. By listing reasons.
C. By solving problems. D. By making comparisons.
31. Which of the following can help create a comfortable workplace without bothering others
A. Using a personal heater. B. Moving into a warm office.
C. Applying a new heating system. D. Asking for an extra individual room.
D
In a dark room, it may seem there will be little to detect in the darkness. However, a bird in the room will be able to pick up on the magnetic field（磁场）of the earth and will know which direction to fly if it is time to migrate（迁徙）. A snake will detect the presence of humans in the room by sensing their radiation. Each of these creatures could all be sharing exactly the same physical space and have a totally different experience of that space.
Each animal has access to its own sensory environment — called an “umwelt”. “Umwelt” was popularized by a German biologist named Jakob von Uexküll. The word comes from the German for “environment”, but Jakob von Uexküll wasn’t using it to mean the physical environment. He meant the sensory environment, the unique set of smells, sights, sounds and textures that each animal has access to.
Humans can’t sense the faint electric fields that sharks and ducks can, or the magnetic fields that robins and sea turtles detect. Our ears can’t hear the call of rodents and hummingbirds, and our eyes can’t see the light that birds and bees can sense. Our noses can’t detect various odors（气味）that dogs would be able to smell.
So imagining the world as animals perceive it opens up a new appreciation for the everyday wonders of nature. If we think of nature as something remote and distant, accessible only to someone who can go to a national park, we lose the motivation to save and protect it.
Instead, we can go on an adventure just by thinking about the sensory world of the bird that sits on the house opposite us. Then nature would feel like something close. In that case, people will be more motivated to try and protect it. Protecting nature isn’t just about saving whales or pandas, but about protecting things that are close to us.
32. What does the author intend to show by using the example of a dark room
A. Automatic adjustments to the darkness.
B. Important functions of sense organs.
C. Natural strengths of animals and humans.
D. Diverse perceptions of the same environment.
33. What does the underlined word “umwelt” in paragraph 2 mean
A. The natural world. B. The biological science.
C. The surroundings that animals detect. D. The environment that animals live in.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Limitations of human senses. B. Wonders of living creatures.
C. The lack of animal knowledge. D. The comparison of organs.
35. What does the author suggest doing
A. Presenting the national parks. B. Caring about the creatures around us.
C. Rescuing endangered species. D. Appreciating what we possess.
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。
Many people don’t take much time for lunch or if they do, they eat at their desks while checking emails. But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress. 36
You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood. 37 Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity（免疫力）. So go outside and enjoy yourself in the sun.
38 A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement. If your workplace has a gym or there is one nearby, keep a gym bag in your office so you have no excuse not to go. If not, you can take a walk. Just keep moving!
Reading can also be a good choice. 39 So read a chapter of a good physical book. Not a reader Listening to something also helps. You can listen to audiobooks to refresh yourself and relax. In short, take time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the day.
Eat mindfully. Good nutrition plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Make your lunch count by eating nutritious foods. Make an everyday eating plan for yourself. 40 But stay away from sugar or caffeine because when the initial energy wears off, it will leave you tired and unproductive.
A. You can try a lunchtime workout
B. It makes you learned and less stressed.
C. Nothing can take effect better than that.
D. Read to find more benefits of lunch breaks.
E. So take time to do something good for yourself.
F. It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.
G. Find a park or other green space nearby and eat your lunch there.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
There are some disabled people in the world who fight an unseen battle within themselves every day. They never cry or 41 but with a big smile on their face. I call such people 42 because they know the art of living life.
About nine years ago, I was in a car accident. The driver slept, and the car fell in the ditch As a result, I suffered 43 injuries: the radius and ulna（挠骨和尺骨）of my right arm were 44 : the lungs and livers were badly injured. But what changed me and my life 45 was the injury of spine（脊柱）. Many people came to 46 me. They did try to find an ambulance but 47 . So I was thrown in the back of a jeep and 48 to the nearby hospital, where I went through three major and two minor 49 .
The days I spent in the hospital were 50 . I was in severe pain, especially psychologically. I was 51 with wearing the hospital gown, lying in the ward and looking at the white walls. I was so 52 that I felt life was pointless and 53 . But then I realized instead of crying for what I had lost, I was going to fight against my fate. Thus, there came the best 54 that I took in my entire life—painting, a magic way to color my life.
That’s how this experience helped me in 55 an artist in me. So be grateful, be alive, and live every moment.
41. A. pray B. insist C. forgive D. complain
42. A. survivors B. victims C. fighters D. painters
43. A. slight B. personal C. ordinary D. multiple
44. A. cut B. cured C. broken D. separated
45. A. gradually B. completely C. desperately D. fortunately
46. A. comfort B. search C. control D. rescue
47. A. in vain B. in sorrow C. in trouble D. in relief
48. A. admitted B. walked C. rushed D. showed
49. A. experiments B. surgeries C. examinations D. cooperations
50. A. joyful B. dreadful C. helpful D. regretful
51. A. fed up B. filled up C. kept up D. caught up
52. A. frustrated B. scared C. tense D. angry
53. A. endless B. colorless C. limitless D. priceless
54. A. time B. belief C. decision D. opportunity
55. A. exploring B. investing C. introducing D. encouraging
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。
The Dragon-Head-Raising Festival falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year, 56 the dragon wakes up from its winter hibernation（冬眠）and after the day, rainfall increases.
Traditionally, the dragon is believed to be 57 charge of bringing rain, which is an important factor in ancient agriculture society. Legend has it 58 one year a drought struck a village. Blue Dragon, having compassion for people, gave them some rain without permission. To punish the Dragon, the Jade Emperor imprisoned it in a mountain and said he would never release it 59 gold beans bloomed. 60 clever villager found that com kernels（玉米粒）were golden like soy beans and more 61 (important), they could bloom when 62 (roast). Then the man led all the villagers to worship the Jade Emperor with bloomed com kernels. To keep his word, the Jade Emperor had to release the Dragon on the second day of the second Chinese lunar month. Since then, the Dragon-Head-Raising Festival 63 (celebrate) in various ways in China to show 64 (admire) for the Dragon. The most famous traditions getting a haircut, 65 (mean) getting rid of bad luck.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校最近新成立的乒乓球俱乐部正在招募会员。请你写封邮件告知一直想学乒乓球的交换生好友John。内容包括：
1. 俱乐部简介；
2. 鼓励加入；
3. 申请方式。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示词：recruit招募
Dear John,
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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。
When I was little, I used to walk with my grandmother on a quiet and small road across which she and my grandfather lived. My grandfather rarely joined us. He was a seemingly strict man, an ex-soldier who. usually held back his emotions, especially his affection（喜爱）. He wasn’t a man who hugged me often when I was a child, but I had never doubted his love for me.
Grandma and I would walk, hand in hand, moving at an equal pace. The sun would be shining; the birds would be singing. We would chat about this and that, or just walk in silence, enjoying the outdoors and each other’s company. Yet, for me, these times were not just a chance to get some exercise or be with my grandmother, though both were important. These walks were treasure hunts.
More often than not, at the road’s edge, there would be money. Not lots of it — I cent here, 5 cents there. Sometimes, on really lucky days, I’d find 10 cents or even 25. I’d pick up these coins, proudly show Grandma and joyfully put them into my pockets. Some days, I wouldn’t find anything. “Maybe next time, ” my grandmother would say. Other days, I’d come back from our walk with more than twenty-five cents to put in my piggy bank, or to buy candies — a treat for a six-year-old child.
Looking back now, it wasn’t even the money that was such a big deal; it was the joy of discovery. It was the hope of finding something small left or forgotten along the side of the road. It made me feel so lucky and so special. Yet, it wasn’t until years later, when I was in my late twenties, that the simple memory meant much more to me than simply the happiness of a child. It was my mother who told me the secret which brought a whole new meaning to my experience.
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。
Paragraph 1:
“Remember when you used to walk with Grandma and find money ” Mother asked.
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Paragraph 2:
Now, I would do the same thing my grandfather did.
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辽宁省沈阳市郊联体2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试
英语答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5. CABCA 6-10. CBABA 11-15. ACBAB 16-20. CCBAC
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
21-23. BAD 24-27. BACD 28-31. CCBA 32-35. DCAB 36-40. EGABF
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
41-45 DCDCB 46-50 DACBB 51-55 AABCA 56. when 57. in 58. that 59. unless 60. A 61. importantly
62. roasted 63. has been celebrated 64. admiration 65. meaning
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分
第一节 one possible version:
Dear John,
I’m writing to tell you the good news that a table tennis club is now recruiting new members, which I think might interest you.
Aiming to enrich students’ after-school life, the club has been set up in our school recently. Not only will it organize training on weekends, but also it will offer the members chances to play matches. As you like the sport, I think it’s a good opportunity for you to join the club, where you will surely learn much.
If you are interested, please email at TT Club@ to make an application before next Wednesday. It won’t let you down!
Yours Sincerely, Li Hua
第二节 参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
“Remember when you used to walk with Grandma and find money ”Mother asked. “All those years, ”she said, “your grandfather drove up and down the walking route, dropping change for you to find.” I was amazed. I remembered how he’d smile when I dug my finds out of my pocket to show him, but I’d always thought he was just happy about my luck. I’d never imagined that he was the one responsible for it. It turned out that he had given me joy in the way I hadn’t even connected to him.
Paragraph 2:
Now, I would do the same thing my grandfather did. Every once in a while, as I take a walk down the street, I drop a cent or two, or maybe even 25, and watch the money roll on the street. I picture some small children finding it, pleased with the discovery. They’ll never know someone put it there on purpose for them to find. But that’s part of the joy and a precious memory. Thanks, Grandfather.
录音原文
1. 【原文】W: How was your holiday Did you go home
M: No, I didn’t go back to New York. I went to Washington to see my friends and Los Angeles to visit my grandparents.
2. 【原文】M: Oh, Mary. Where are you going Would you like to go to the library with me this afternoon
W: Sorry, Peter. I am going to the mall to buy presents for my parents. You know, the New Year is coming.
3. 【原文】M: Playing volleyball helps relieve stress and anxiety. I played it with my brother yesterday. It’s so interesting!
W: Wow! You are really a sports lover. I spent a lot of time playing volleyball but I’m still not good at it.
4. 【原文】M: I’d like to buy these skirts for my daughters.
W: OK. The red one is twenty-five dollars and the blue one is twenty-eight dollars.
M: OK. Please pack them up for me.
5. 【原文】M: Cristina, we should keep a good posture, and never be so close to the books.
W: Well, but I can’t see clearly that way.
M: Maybe you should have your eyes examined and get a pair of glasses.
W: I’ll talk to my father about this after school.
6. - 7. 【原文】W: Green Restaurant, what can I do for you
M: This is Adam Smith speaking. I’d like to change my reservation.
W: Let me check, please. Here it is. Your reservation is for Sunday at 6:00 p.m. , right
M: Yes, but I am afraid I’ll have to delay it for two hours due to something unexpected.
W: Sure. I will change it right away. Any other requests
M: No, thank you very much.
8. -10. 【原文】M: Hi, Lucy. What is the next class
W: It’s English, Mike. Chinese class is over today.
M: Great! English is my favorite subject.
W: I like it, too. But there will be a test today.
M: No problem. But I’m worried about physics.
W: Me, too. Maybe we can work together and discuss the difficult problems.
M: Good idea. How about going to the library after school today
W: That’s a great idea. Listen! The class bell is ringing. We’d better walk faster.
11. -13. 【原文】W: Have you heard of a famous movie It’s about a group of heroic doctors who save countless lives.
M: Yes, it’s based on a real story.
W: I was deeply influenced by the movie. How about you
M: I admired the doctors in the movie very much and the actors also did a good job.
W: The box office has already broken records and the cinemas are packed.
M: I’m not surprised and I think it will continue to grow. By the way, do you often watch this kind of movie
W: No. I usually watch comedies and thrillers.
M: Ha-ha…I prefer science fiction movies.
14. -16. 【原文】W: Sam, you look frustrated. What’s going on I was going to ask you out to dinner.
M: Well, it’s about my business.
W: What’s wrong with it
M: The number of the customers is decreasing. I don’t know what to do with it.
W: Did you advertise
M: Yes, I have advertised in newspapers, magazines and billboards, but nothing has worked.
W: Have you tried to advertise online
M: No, I know very little about that.
W: Come on! It’s been the 21st Century already. People are surfing the Internet all the time.
Maybe we can come up with something while we talk over dinner. Let’s move.
17. -20. 【原文】W: Handing power tools over to young students could result in some disastrous situations. But if those tools are combined with effective supervision and teaching, the students can learn valuable new skills and might even find a new career path.
One such program, in Washington, D. C. , aims to teach woodworking and finished carpentry skills to teens and young adults. It includes a woodshop, completely housed inside a truck, that acts as a kind of “classroom on wheels”
The Mobile Woodshop program was started by the nonprofit Zenith Community Arts Foundation. Margery Goldberg, Zenith’s director, said the goal of the woodshop is “to get people jobs”
Joe Largess is a teacher at the woodshop. He said much of the class centers on teaching students “soft skills”. These are skills that are desirable in all jobs, such as teamwork, having a strong work ethic, being able to follow instructions and arriving to work on time. Students also learn basic skills like math and how to read a ruler.
Ryan is a student at the mobile woodshop. Before entering the class, he had some experience working with wood and tools. “I wanted to give myself a chance to get better at it. That’s why I started the class, Ryan said. Ryan said he sees another benefit to learning woodworking: “You can sell some of this stuff and make money for it.”