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奇石中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语
总分:120分 考试时间:120分钟
1.答卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 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
PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania（c. 1322）highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials（证明）of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry（c. 1789 — 1865）was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian（1461—1554）was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships（学徒期）with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler（1831—1895）worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.
1. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners
A. She worked as a dentist. B. She had formal education.
C. She wrote a book. D. She went through trials.
2. Who was the first African American with a medical degree
A. James Barry. B. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
C. Jacqueline Felice de Almania. D. Tan Yunxian.
3. What did Jacqueline and James have in common
A. Performing surgery. B. Being banned from medicine.
C. Doing teaching jobs. D. Being hired as physicians.
B
What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It’s thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain’s consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients（配料）than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK’s obsession（痴迷）with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it’s no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
4. Which best describes cookery programme on British TV
A. Profitable. B. Influential. C. Authoritative. D. Creative.
5. What do people usually think of British food
A. It lacks authentic tastes. B. It deserves a high reputation.
C. It is simple and plain. D. It is rich in nutrition.
6. What might the author continue talking about
A. Table manners in the UK. B. Studies of big eaters.
C. The art of cooking in other countries. D. Male chefs on TV programmes.
7. Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now
A. 25%. B. 33%. C. 20%. D. 24%.
C
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate（有文字的）societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield（盾）dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact（联系）between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
8. What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. He ruled over Botany Bay. B. His record was one-sided.
C. His report was scientific. D. He represented the local people.
9. What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Voice. B. Society. C. Problem. D. History.
10. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Whether facts speak louder than words. B. Why written language is reliable.
C. How past events should be presented. D. What humanity is concerned about.
11. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. A History of the World in 100 Objects. B. How Art Works Tell Stories.
C. How Maps Tell Stories of the World. D. A Short History of Australia.
D
Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape（风景）can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil`s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz（石英）rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route（路线）so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
12. How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest
A. By studying the geographical conditions. B. By creating settings in the corn fields.
C. By teaming up with other photographers. D. By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
13. How does the author find his photos taken at Devil`s Lake
A. Encouraging. B. Comforting. C. Amusing. D. Satisfying.
14. What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author
A. Adventurous spirit. B. Distinctive styles.
C. Proper time management. D. Good shooting techniques.
15. What can we infer from the author trip with friends to Devil`s Lake
A. They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
B. They had problems with their emipment.
C. They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.
D. They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
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。
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 16 , but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood（心情）, reducing stress and helping their memory. What`s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species（物种）are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 17 .
Why are indoor plants good for you
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “ 18 . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 19 .
Which plants can you grow
Aloe vera（芦荟）, peace lilies（百合）and spider plants（吊兰）are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy
of owning plants. “ 20 ,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”
A. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
B. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
C. All plants are different
D. Not only do they look beautiful
E. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
F. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
G. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the best
第二部分语言知识运用（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。
To become the Olympic champion in the individual（个人）all-around event, Gabby Douglas had to leave everything she 21 best. She had to 22 her bedroom in Virginia. She had to say 23 to her two dogs and to the beach, where she loved to 24 waves on her board. But it was 25 to take the leap（飞跃）, however 26 it would be. Even at 14, Douglas knew that. So she 27 about 1,200 miles away from home, to 28 with a coach from China. She lived with a family she had never 29 and everything was new to her.
As it turned out, Douglas did 30 what she needed to do to become Olympic champion when she 31 two Russians. The Chinese coach 32 Douglas into one of the best gymnasts in the 33 , helping her skyrocket from an 34 member of the national team to the top of the sport. By 35 the Olympic all-around title, she became the first black woman to do so. She 36 the competition from beginning to end. She said she had felt 37 all along that she would win.
Not so long ago, Martha Karoly the coordinator（联络人）of the women`s national team, did not think Douglas had what it 38 to be an Olympian. As time went by, she thought 39 that she could make the London Games-and win.
“I’m going to inspire so many people,” she said. “I’m ready to 40 .” And shine she did.
21. A. judged B. knew C. tried D. thought
22. A. pack up B. clean up C. do up D. take up
23. A. thanks B. no C. goodbye D. hello
24. A. strike B. cause C. observe D. ride
25. A. fun B. tough C. common D. time
26. A. eye-catching B. head-spinning C. breathtaking D. heartbreaking
27. A. pulled over B. went off C. dropped out D. moved on
28. A. compete B. train C. reason D. talk
29. A. understood B. needed C. met D. helped
30. A. exactly B. possibly C. approximately D. gradually
31. A. respected B. assisted C. defeated D. pleased
32. A. persuaded B. put C. forced D. transformed
33. A. team B. state C. world D. city
34. A. average B. enthusiastic C. amateur D. elected
35. A. defending B. winning C. demanding D. clarifying
36. A. watched B. led C. followed D. organized
37. A. excited B. uneasy C. confident D. nervous
38. A. mattered B. took C. viewed D. appeared
39. A. far and wide B. on and on C. now and then D. more and more
40. A. dance B. score C. shine D. fly
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。
Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong 41 royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully 42 （build）system of ring roads.
But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place 43 welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural 44 （wonder）standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.
It is a distinct visual contrast（反差）that shouldn`t work, 45 somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination. 46 （visit）several times over the last 10 years, I 47 （amaze）by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage（遗产）while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years 48 （record）everything I discovered.
The 49 （remark）development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, 50 （mean）there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
第三部分写作（共两节,满分35分）
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。
Last Friday my mom decided to color his hair. She studied with all the hair products at the drugstore. The color she choose came in a box which had a picture of a woman that hair color looked just perfect. Mom was sure same color would look great on her. She put the new color on her hair or sat still for 30 minutes, just as the directions saying. However, instead of the brownish red hair she had hoped for, she final got purple hair. She went right into the shower to washing it, but it was no use. At least one thing proved truth: the color wouldn’t wash out.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
学校英文报组织同学们用英语描述自己学习一项新技能的经历, 请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括:
1. 简要描述;
2. 从中获得的体验和感受。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目已给出, 不计入总词数。
Learning a new skill
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奇石中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语
（答案）
第一部分阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分）
1—5 CBABC 6—10 DBBDC 11—15 ADDCA
第二节（共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分）
16—20 DBAGF
第二部分语言知识运用（共两节,满分45分）
第一节（共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）
21—25 BACDD 26—30 DBBCA 31—35 CDCAB 36—40 BCBDC
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
41. to 42. built 43. which/that 44. wonders 45. but 46. Having visited
47. was amazed 48. recording 49. remarkable 50. means
第三部分写作（共两节,满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）
1. his→her 2. 删除 with 3. choose→chose 4. that→whose
5. same 前加 the 6. or→and 7. saying→said 8. final→finally
9. washing→wash 10. truth→true
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
When I was in my primary school, I had an opportunity to attend a musical contest held in my school. That was the first time I watched a live musical performance. The fantastic players touched me deeply.
I asked my parents allowing me to take up a piano lesson for beginner. In the beginning, it was quite difficult to read the notes on the stave. However, it did not demoralize me. I spent most of my leisure hours to practice piano. Although my fingers were painful after few hours practice, I felt satisfied if I could play a music piece completely.
Even though I will not pursue as my life career, I will still continue learning and playing piano as my hobby. It is simply because music is the best medication for my soul.
英语
总分:120分 考试时间:120分钟
1.答卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 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
PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania（c. 1322）highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials（证明）of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry（c. 1789 — 1865）was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian（1461—1554）was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships（学徒期）with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler（1831—1895）worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.
1. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners
A. She worked as a dentist. B. She had formal education.
C. She wrote a book. D. She went through trials.
2. Who was the first African American with a medical degree
A. James Barry. B. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
C. Jacqueline Felice de Almania. D. Tan Yunxian.
3. What did Jacqueline and James have in common
A. Performing surgery. B. Being banned from medicine.
C. Doing teaching jobs. D. Being hired as physicians.
B
What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It’s thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain’s consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients（配料）than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK’s obsession（痴迷）with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it’s no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
4. Which best describes cookery programme on British TV
A. Profitable. B. Influential. C. Authoritative. D. Creative.
5. What do people usually think of British food
A. It lacks authentic tastes. B. It deserves a high reputation.
C. It is simple and plain. D. It is rich in nutrition.
6. What might the author continue talking about
A. Table manners in the UK. B. Studies of big eaters.
C. The art of cooking in other countries. D. Male chefs on TV programmes.
7. Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now
A. 25%. B. 33%. C. 20%. D. 24%.
C
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate（有文字的）societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield（盾）dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact（联系）between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
8. What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. He ruled over Botany Bay. B. His record was one-sided.
C. His report was scientific. D. He represented the local people.
9. What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Voice. B. Society. C. Problem. D. History.
10. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Whether facts speak louder than words. B. Why written language is reliable.
C. How past events should be presented. D. What humanity is concerned about.
11. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. A History of the World in 100 Objects. B. How Art Works Tell Stories.
C. How Maps Tell Stories of the World. D. A Short History of Australia.
D
Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape（风景）can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil`s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz（石英）rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route（路线）so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
12. How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest
A. By studying the geographical conditions. B. By creating settings in the corn fields.
C. By teaming up with other photographers. D. By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
13. How does the author find his photos taken at Devil`s Lake
A. Encouraging. B. Comforting. C. Amusing. D. Satisfying.
14. What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author
A. Adventurous spirit. B. Distinctive styles.
C. Proper time management. D. Good shooting techniques.
15. What can we infer from the author trip with friends to Devil`s Lake
A. They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
B. They had problems with their emipment.
C. They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.
D. They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
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。
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 16 , but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving their mood（心情）, reducing stress and helping their memory. What`s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species（物种）are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 17 .
Why are indoor plants good for you
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “ 18 . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 19 .
Which plants can you grow
Aloe vera（芦荟）, peace lilies（百合）and spider plants（吊兰）are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy
of owning plants. “ 20 ,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”
A. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
B. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
C. All plants are different
D. Not only do they look beautiful
E. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
F. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
G. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s ivy are among the best
第二部分语言知识运用（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。
To become the Olympic champion in the individual（个人）all-around event, Gabby Douglas had to leave everything she 21 best. She had to 22 her bedroom in Virginia. She had to say 23 to her two dogs and to the beach, where she loved to 24 waves on her board. But it was 25 to take the leap（飞跃）, however 26 it would be. Even at 14, Douglas knew that. So she 27 about 1,200 miles away from home, to 28 with a coach from China. She lived with a family she had never 29 and everything was new to her.
As it turned out, Douglas did 30 what she needed to do to become Olympic champion when she 31 two Russians. The Chinese coach 32 Douglas into one of the best gymnasts in the 33 , helping her skyrocket from an 34 member of the national team to the top of the sport. By 35 the Olympic all-around title, she became the first black woman to do so. She 36 the competition from beginning to end. She said she had felt 37 all along that she would win.
Not so long ago, Martha Karoly the coordinator（联络人）of the women`s national team, did not think Douglas had what it 38 to be an Olympian. As time went by, she thought 39 that she could make the London Games-and win.
“I’m going to inspire so many people,” she said. “I’m ready to 40 .” And shine she did.
21. A. judged B. knew C. tried D. thought
22. A. pack up B. clean up C. do up D. take up
23. A. thanks B. no C. goodbye D. hello
24. A. strike B. cause C. observe D. ride
25. A. fun B. tough C. common D. time
26. A. eye-catching B. head-spinning C. breathtaking D. heartbreaking
27. A. pulled over B. went off C. dropped out D. moved on
28. A. compete B. train C. reason D. talk
29. A. understood B. needed C. met D. helped
30. A. exactly B. possibly C. approximately D. gradually
31. A. respected B. assisted C. defeated D. pleased
32. A. persuaded B. put C. forced D. transformed
33. A. team B. state C. world D. city
34. A. average B. enthusiastic C. amateur D. elected
35. A. defending B. winning C. demanding D. clarifying
36. A. watched B. led C. followed D. organized
37. A. excited B. uneasy C. confident D. nervous
38. A. mattered B. took C. viewed D. appeared
39. A. far and wide B. on and on C. now and then D. more and more
40. A. dance B. score C. shine D. fly
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。
Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong 41 royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully 42 （build）system of ring roads.
But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place 43 welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural 44 （wonder）standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.
It is a distinct visual contrast（反差）that shouldn`t work, 45 somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination. 46 （visit）several times over the last 10 years, I 47 （amaze）by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage（遗产）while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years 48 （record）everything I discovered.
The 49 （remark）development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, 50 （mean）there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
第三部分写作（共两节,满分35分）
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。
Last Friday my mom decided to color his hair. She studied with all the hair products at the drugstore. The color she choose came in a box which had a picture of a woman that hair color looked just perfect. Mom was sure same color would look great on her. She put the new color on her hair or sat still for 30 minutes, just as the directions saying. However, instead of the brownish red hair she had hoped for, she final got purple hair. She went right into the shower to washing it, but it was no use. At least one thing proved truth: the color wouldn’t wash out.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
学校英文报组织同学们用英语描述自己学习一项新技能的经历, 请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括:
1. 简要描述;
2. 从中获得的体验和感受。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目已给出, 不计入总词数。
Learning a new skill
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奇石中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语
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第一部分阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分）
1—5 CBABC 6—10 DBBDC 11—15 ADDCA
第二节（共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分）
16—20 DBAGF
第二部分语言知识运用（共两节,满分45分）
第一节（共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）
21—25 BACDD 26—30 DBBCA 31—35 CDCAB 36—40 BCBDC
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
41. to 42. built 43. which/that 44. wonders 45. but 46. Having visited
47. was amazed 48. recording 49. remarkable 50. means
第三部分写作（共两节,满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）
1. his→her 2. 删除 with 3. choose→chose 4. that→whose
5. same 前加 the 6. or→and 7. saying→said 8. final→finally
9. washing→wash 10. truth→true
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
When I was in my primary school, I had an opportunity to attend a musical contest held in my school. That was the first time I watched a live musical performance. The fantastic players touched me deeply.
I asked my parents allowing me to take up a piano lesson for beginner. In the beginning, it was quite difficult to read the notes on the stave. However, it did not demoralize me. I spent most of my leisure hours to practice piano. Although my fingers were painful after few hours practice, I felt satisfied if I could play a music piece completely.
Even though I will not pursue as my life career, I will still continue learning and playing piano as my hobby. It is simply because music is the best medication for my soul.
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