山西省2022-2023学年高二下学期期末学业水平考试
英 语 试 题
（考试时间：90 分钟 试卷满分：100 分）
一、阅读理解（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，共 20 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
The World’s Greatest Bookstores Cafebrería El Péndulo, Mexico City, Mexico
Part cafe, part coffee house, part bar and part bookstore, Cafebrería El Péndulo is located in Mexico City. Books line the shelves from the ceiling to the floor, and live
plants add lots of green. The store is named for a huge pendulum (钟摆) hanging from
its ceiling.
Stanfords, London and Bristol, England
Established in 1853, Stanfords is proud of offering the world’s largest selection of travel books and maps. It also sells travel accessories. Look for the National Geographic Map of the World in the flagship store in London; it was created in 2003 to celebrate the store’s 150th birthday.
Rizzoli, New York City, New York
For almost a half century, Rizzoli has been considered as one of the best independent bookstores in the US. There are illustrated (有插图的) books about the way people work and live, such as fashion, photography, decoration design, cooking. Take a master class in flower design, take part in a lecture and book signing, or drop in for a cooking show.
What is Cafebrería El Péndulo famous for
The tasty coffee. B. Its unique symbol.
C. The larger shelves. D. Its interesting location.
Which bookstore is the best choice for travelers to buy a tourist handbook
Cafebrería El Péndulo. B. Stanfords.
C. El Ateneo Grand Splendid. D. Rizzoli.
What is the purpose of the passage
To call on people to read more books.
To advertise different bookstores.
To introduce some world’s greatest bookstores.
To sell illustrated books.
B
Pat Craig is the founder of The Wild Animal Sanctuary ( 保 护 区 ) in Oklahoma, whose aim is to rescue large animals from illegal roadside zoos. Over the past 40 years, Craig has rescued more than 1,000 animals.
Craig grew up on a farm in Colorado. When he was 18, Craig was already running some of the businesses. He planned to earn a business degree in college, but on a trip to Florida, he visited a friend working at a zoo. “He showed me around, and I saw lions
and tigers in extremely small cages,” he says. The animals were more than what a zoo needed and would likely to be euthanized (安乐死). When Craig returned to Colorado, he called the Denver Zoo about taking the animals, but Denver’s zookeepers also had the
same state. Then it occurred to him that he could bring the animals to his family farm. He was only 19, but he studied local regulations and laws and built a small non-profit compound. He next wrote to zoos nationwide offering to help if they planned to euthanize animals.
After about five years, he bought a second, larger land before moving to the sanctuary’s current location in Denver. The goal is to provide the animals with plentiful space and to treat them with respect. “Animals are running free and doing what they want. We just give them medical care and food,” he says.
Craig opened the sanctuary to visitors in 2002. Although he was originally unwilling to open it to visitors, Craig now sees it as an opportunity to educate more people. “We wanted the public to be aware of protecting animals.” Given his goal of treating the animals with respect, visitors could only observe the animals from a 30-foot-high, 1.5-mile-long elevated walkway.
Where did Pat Craig spend his childhood
In Oklahoma. B. In Florida.
C. In Colorado. D. In Denver.
What did Pat Craig intend to do after the trip to Florida
To earn a business degree in college.
To bring animals to his family farm.
To become the zookeeper in the Denver Zoo.
To study regulations and laws in his hometown.
Why did Pat Craig pay for a larger land
To euthanize animals. B. To live a comfortable life.
C. To offer animals more space. D. To attract more visitors.
Which of the following words can best describe Pat Craig
Kind and ambitious. B. Calm and courageous.
C. Cooperative and generous. D. Enthusiastic and professional.
C
Do you know how much water you need to drink each day For children and teenagers aged 9-13 years old, it’s about eight cups. Everything in our body needs water to work! But sadly, not everyone has access to clean drinking water.
Water containing bacteria or viruses can make us very sick and even die. That’s why people living in rural areas need to clean their water before they drink it. Besides, nearly all the traditional ways to pure water have negative side effects on your body. Therefore, we want to use a simple energy source. One that nearly everyone nowadays carries with them constantly is a smartphone! What if we could clean water with such a common device
We developed a downloadable app and a cheap device that can be plugged into a smartphone to kill harmful bacteria in water. In our experiment, the smartphone creates an electrical current from its battery and sends it through the copper wires. This causes
copper ions (离子) to be released from the wires. These copper ions can kill the bacteria.
Copper can be dangerous for humans but only in much higher concentrations (含量， 浓度). We find the perfect balance between killing all the bacteria and keeping copper levels low enough for humans. We work out how strong the current needs to be and how fast the water has to flow past the copper wires to achieve this balance. With this level, nearly all bacteria can be killed, while the released copper is still harmless to humans.
We did not test if our device can kill other harmful microorganisms like viruses. Work by other scientists using copper ions suggests that they can destroy viruses too. Of course, this needs to be tested specifically before our device can be used by humans for their everyday drinking water.
What is the main function of Paragraph 1
To arouse the readers’ interest.
To introduce the theme of the passage.
To show the author’s concern.
To provide some advice for readers.
What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A battery. B. An electrical current.
C. A copper ion. D. A smartphone.
What can be a suitable title for the passage
Why should teenagers drink more water
Why can copper ions kill the bacteria in water
How can your smartphone make water safe to drink
How is clean water beneficial to our health
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 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。
China was once known as the kingdom of bicycles. 11. Last year, more bicycles were sold than cars in many European countries, according to the BBC.
12. It reduces both traffic jams and pollution, and is great for our health. Of course, Rome wasn’t built in a day. The popularity of cycling in many European
countries is greatly due to bike-friendly policies (政策).
As the traditional “cycling capital” in Northern Europe, Copenhagen’s roads keep bicycles and motor vehicles parted as much as possible. On these routes, there are pre-green lights for cyclists. These kinds of bicycle traffic lights turn green a few seconds before car traffic lights do. 13. For people living far from city centers, getting to work by bicycle alone may take a long time. That’s why Copenhagen allows cyclists to bring their bicycles onto subway trains.
14. At Dutch schools, students must attend cycling lessons. Children aged 12 can ride on the roads very well. Cycle lanes are also designed to be wide enough for children to ride alongside adults. In Amsterdam, people can hire a bike from almost anywhere in the city. 15.
In Beijing, there are also similar policies to hire bikes. Do you see them in your
city
Shared bikes are gaining popularity in China.
Bike rental companies can be found near busy areas.
It gives the cyclists time to avoid traffic while crossing.
But countries in Europe also match China’s love for bicycles.
Cycling is a safe, clean and cheap way to get around.
In European countries, bicycles are often regarded as a tool for exercising.
The Dutch have also had good ideas that make cycling safer and more inviting.
二、完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面的短文，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。
Last Sunday, our school organized some volunteers to help direct the traffic.
16 , I was one of them.
Early in the morning, we got together at the school gate. Before we left, our teacher
told us some 17 do’s and don’ts for traffic police. Then we were 18 to hats, fluorescent vests (荧光马甲) and red flags. It was really 19 to be fully equipped!
Finally, our group arrived at the main crossroads and one of the policewomen 20 us warmly. She 21 us into four groups, each of us standing at one corner of the crossroads. At first, I felt a bit 22 when the passers-by looked at us curiously. Then I took a deep 23 and tried to get over my shyness. Step by step, I got the hang of being a traffic “policeman”. When some passers-by wanted to run the 24 light, we stepped forward to 25 them, warning them of the danger of their 26 behavior. When older people were about to 27 the road, we kindly offered to help them. With our assistance, far more people 28 the traffic regulations.
At 11 o’clock, our voluntary work 29 . Although we were tired and hungry, we felt happy and fulfilled. Helping others really brings you 30 .
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16.
A.
Hopefully
B.
Luckily
C.
Unfortunately
D.
Naturally
17.
A.
additional
B.
interesting
C.
basic
D.
complex
18.
A.
worn
B.
held
C.
given
D.
handed
19.
A.
exciting
B.
astonishing
C.
frightening
D.
challenging
20.
A.
directed
B.
taught
C.
welcomed
D.
delivered
21.
A.
separated
B.
divided
C.
threw
D.
drove
22.
A.
embarrassed
B.
angry
C.
boring
D.
guilty
23.
A.
sigh
B.
thought
C.
look
D.
breath
24.
A.
green
B.
red
C.
yellow
D.
orange
25.
A.
help
B.
save
C.
stop
D.
catch
26.
A.
careless
B.
careful
C.
proud
D.
right
27.
A.
pass
B.
hit
C.
take
D.
cross
28.
A.
observed
B.
ignored
C.
missed
D.
developed
29.
A.
gave
up
B.
settled
down
C.
came
to
life
D.
came
to
an
end
30.
A.
kindness
B.
happiness
C.
tiredness
D.
forgiveness
)三、语篇填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 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。
There is an English saying, “Laughter is the 31. (good) medicine.” Until recently, few people took the saying 32. (serious). Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has 33. the human body. Tests 34. (carry) out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors 35. (examine) their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles.
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able 36. (reduce) the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of
students who listened to different radio programs. The reason why laughter can reduce pain 37. (seem) to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which reduce both stress and pain.
As 38. result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, 39. they help to improve their patients’ condition by 40. (encourage) them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
四、词语填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
根据句意，从方框中选出正确的单词或短语并用其适当形式填空，完成下列句子。
(
refer
to
nervous
make
progress
biography
go
on
a
diet
frighten
theme
park
carry
out
have
an
operation
amuse
)
I always get before a match.
If you don’t understand a word, you may your dictionary.
My parents are glad to see that I can in study.
He determined to many experiments to prove the theory.
To know further about Napoleon, read the of him.
He made funny faces to the children.
Jack will on his broken leg next week.
The doctor says, I have to if I want to lose weight.
Europe has many worth visiting.
She was to death by the violent storm. 五、书面表达（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节：应用文写作（共 15 分）
假设你是育华中学的李华，得知校英语俱乐部拟招募英语主持人，你有意应聘。 请根据以下内容要点，用英语给该组织负责人写一封申请信。内容包括：
1.介绍个人情况。
2.陈述个人优势。
3.表达期望。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右。书信开头和结束语已经给出，不计入总词数。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam,
Looking forward to hearing from you.
第二节：读后续写（共 20 分）
Yours, Li Hua
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。
My Best Teaching Experience
Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (使停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.
Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.
About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually
get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively (专心地). By contrast, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.
He had been in so much trouble over the years. He expected his teachers to know
about his past: about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these sorts of referrals (移交) were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.
One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, “Tyler, why don’t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own ” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can’t remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week’s suspension.
To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler’s anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.
续写要求：
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。
On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him.
A spark of surprise flashed across his face.山西省2022-2023学年高二下学期期末学业水平考试英 语
会考答案
一、阅读理解（20*3=60 分）
1-3 BBC 4-7 CBCA 8-11 ADCD 12-15 ADDB 16-20 DECGB
二、完形填空(15*2=30 分）
21-25 BCDAC 26-30 BADBC 31-35 ADADB
(
36.
best
37.
seriously
38. on
39.
were
carried
40.
examined
41.
to
reduce
42.
seems
43.
a
44.
where
45.
encouraging
)三、语篇型语法填空（10*2=20 分）
四、书面表达 （15+25=40 分） 第一节 应用文写作:（15 分） Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Yuhua Middle School. I’m writing to ask for a valuable chance to be a host in your English Club. The following are my advantages.
To begin with, I have a good knowledge of English, which is helpful for me to work as an English host. Besides, I have read a number of books, thus I know a lot about Western cultures. In addition, I have served as a host in some other shows, so l believe I could perform well. More importantly, I consider it a good chance to serve our club and develop my ability.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me a chance. Looking forward to hearing from you.
第二节 读后续写（20 分）
Yours, Li Hua
On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him. At last he came, walking with his hands in his pockets. That image immediately brought back memories of the boy throwing a tantrum in class the other day. Yet I managed to restrain my anger this time. These past few days, I had been building a wall between us with blame and punishment, so I thought to myself that maybe I should try another way. “I want to apologize for the quarrel that we had in the middle of class, and I’m really sorry if it hurt your feelings,” I said, finally breaking the ice.
A spark of surprise flashed across his face. The naughty boy froze there, staring at me with wide eyes. It was clear that he had never heard an apology from a teacher before. “It is I who should say sorry,” he murmured, his face burning with shame. “I should have learned to control myself.” With a smile, I stepped forward and patted him on his shoulder, signaling to him to go back to his seat. In the days that followed, Tyler didn’t misbehave in class anymore and took an active part in class discussions. I had never expected “understanding” could make such a huge difference — it turned one of my worst teaching experiences into perhaps the best one.
