博文学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语试卷
第一部分 听力（20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
第一节
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
选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回
答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.How will the man go to the park
A . By bus . B . By bike . C . On foot .
2. What does the woman want to do
A . Cancel（取消） the meeting . B . Change the time of the meeting .
Put off the meeting
3.Where is the study lab
A . In the library . B . Beside the café. C . In the main office .
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A . Clouds . B . Snakes . C . Earthquakes .
5.How much would two tickets cost with a student discount
A .$100. B .$60. C .$30.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 a 、 B 、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时
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。每读两遍。
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 apologize . B . To make complaints .
C . To teach the woman a lesson .
7. Why did the man shout at the woman
A . She embarrassed him . B . She tore up his jacket .
C . She dirtied his clothes .
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. At what time did the man begin to listen to the news
A . At 5 o ' clock . B . At 6 o ' clock . C . At 7 o ' clock .
9. What ' s the news about
A . It ' s about a space station . B . It ' s about the space .
C . It ' s about the astronauts .
Why is the man interested in such news
A . He hopes to go to the moon . B . He is an astronaut .
C . He wants to do research in space .
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
What are the speakers mainly talking about
A . American schools . B . American TV .
C . American cowboys .
How does the woman feel about the people she met
A . Boring . B . Rude . C . Kind .
What can we know from the conversation
A . The woman doesn ' t like American TV .
B . The man likes shows about the Old West .
C . The woman likes shows about the Old West .
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A . Their vets . B . Money spent on pets .
C . Ways to buy dogs ' medicines .
15. What is the man ' s dog ' s name
A . Brett . B . Fargo . C . Ferguson .
16. What doesn ' t the woman like about her vet
A . The limited services . B . The prices her vet charged .
C . The difficulty of getting an appointment .
17. What isn ' t one of the man ' s suggestions
A . Going to his vet . B . Looking online .
C . Going to a special pet store
.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What time of the day was the performance held
A . In the evening . B . In the afternoon . C . In the morning .
19. What is the weather like tonight
A . Snowy . B . Windy . C . Rainy .
20. What will happen to the roof
A . It ' ll be repaired . B . It ' ll be repainted .
C . It ' ll be rebuilt .
第二部分 阅读理解 （每题2.5分）
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Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is free on all our buses, for all passengers. We see it as a must-have these days, not a premium( 高 级 的 ) feature. So go ahead, check your emails or Instagram window scenery from the road (we'd love if you tag it). Please don't stream video during your journey, though
we've all got to share the bandwidth(宽带)!
Personal Power Outlets（插座）
Nearly every seat has its own standard power outlet, so you can keep your devices charged all the way to your destination. Getting off with a fully charged phone is extra handy if you're
navigating around a new place.
Extra Legroom
When designing our new and updated buses, we actually removed a whole row of seats rather than trying to squeeze more in. So there's always space to stretch out when you ride
with Greyhound. (Our bus designers must have been really tall.)
Eco-friendly
Every Greyhound bus is fully equipped with the latest technology to burn fuel cleanly, reducing our impact on the environment. Check out the Going Green page for more of our
eco-efforts, and techy facts on things like low-sulfur fuel.
21.Why does the company offer free Wi-Fi on the bus
A.Because passengers are encouraged to post photos online.
B.Because the company considers it necessary.
C.Because passengers need to check their emails.
D.Because the company wants to earn extra money.
22.Which is available on the bus
A. A fully charged phone. B. Eco-friendly equipment.
C. Standard power outlets. D. A new design of the bus.
23.What kind of company is Greyhound Lines
A. A bus operator. B. A bus producer.
C. An entertainment company. D. A ticket company.
B
In the United States, farmers who are trying to earn money find the situation difficult to deal with. The United States Department of Agriculture found that more than half of the small farms in California do not make money. But the United Nations reported at least one third of the food is wasted by not selling it out in time.
One California farm family is using social media to change the situation and reduce wasted food. Nick Papadopoulos is the manager of Bloomfield Farms in Sonoma County. He was sad and worried to watch his employees returning from some weekend farmers’ markets with top quality unsold products.
Mr. Papadopoulos said he would find boxes of leaf greens and carrots left in a storehouse. The vegetables would go bad before the next market day. One night, he began thinking about the matter of wasted food when he didn’t know how to deal with 32 cases of broccoli (西兰花). Usually he would give it to chickens and use the rest to make fertilizer (肥料). He thought he shouldn’t let the farm products go to waste.
Then his daughter showed him a book she bought online. Suddenly it hit him that he could offer the food at a low price by advertising it on the farm’s Facebook page on Sunday nights. The deals were open to anyone using the social media website. In the first week, some neighbors came to his home to buy the vegetables. Another week, the buyers were a group of friends. And now many people wait to buy his cheap products.
After his success, Mr. Papadopoulos helped to set up a website called , which is a place where people deal with food production at low prices, feeding the hungry. Since March, the website has stopped more than 20, 000 kilograms of food from going to waste.
24. According to the United Nations, much food is wasted mainly because .
A. there is too much food B. the food can’t be sold out
C. the food isn’t of good quality D. the prices of the food are high
25. Where did Nick’s farm products use to be sold
A. On weekend markets. B. On a food website.
C. In the supermarkets. D. Beside his farms.
26. How did Nick deal with his unsold farm products in the past
A. Gave them to the poor.
B. Sold them at lower prices.
C. Put them in a storehouse for the next chance.
D Gave them to chickens and turned them into fertilizer
27. What does mainly deal with
A. Improving the farm products.
B. Improving the farmers’ incomes.
C. Providing cheap food for the poor.
D. Helping farmers sell out farm products.
C
Elephants are truly incredible animals. August 12 is World Elephant Day, which means to help save elephants. What do you know about elephants Here are some facts you may not know.
We know that elephants are large. But do you know that elephants often avoid eating a type of acacia tree (金合欢树) Because it is home to ants and an elephant doesn’t want to get the ants inside its trunk. Its trunk is full of sensitive endings.
Female elephants live in groups of about 15 elephants. The oldest in the group is the leader. She not only decides when and where they move but also determines when they rest all the year. Male elephants leave the female group between the age of 12 and 15. But they aren’t loners. They live in all-male groups.
Asian elephants don’t run. Running requires lifting all four feet at once. But elephants filmed in Thailand always keep at least two on the ground at all times.
Elephants have passed the mirror test. They recognize themselves in a mirror. According to tests, great apes, and dolphins also have this ability.
Elephants can get sunburned so they can take care to protect themselves. “Elephants will throw sand on their backs and on their heads to keep them from getting sunburned and to keep off bugs off.” said Tony Barthel, working at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. How do elephants protect their young Adult elephants will put them in sand and then they will stand over the little ones as they sleep.
Some farmers in Kenya protect their fields from elephants by lining the borders with beehives (蜂箱). Not only are their crops saved, but the farmers also get some more money from the honey.
28．For what purpose is World Elephant Day designed
A. To show some facts about elephants.
B. To introduce Asian elephants’ features.
C. To call on people to protect elephants.
D. To tell people some animals are in danger.
29．Why are elephants unwilling to eat acacia trees
A. Because acacia trees are too tall to reach
B. Because fruit on acacia trees is hard to eat.
C. Because elephants are sensitive to acacia trees.
D. Because elephants’ trunks are easily hurt by ants in the trees.
30．What do we infer about male elephants
A. They can run faster than female ones. B. They live with female elephants at an early age.
C. They decide where and when their groups move.
D. The strongest male elephant is chosen as their leader.
31．How do elephants protect their young kids
A. By guarding kids when kids sleep.
B. By putting some sand on kids’ heads.
C. By using their trunks to keep bugs off.
D. By patting kids’ backs from time to time.
D
A selection of wildlife sculptures made out of recycled rubbish is being displayed at an exhibition at the Harley Gallery in Glasgow, England. The sculptures have been created by Glasgow--based artist Michelle Reader, who has been working with recycled materials for over 20 years. The inspiration behind this collection of artwork was the increase in fly-tipping during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Fly-tipping is when people illegally dump rubbish or litter in a public place.
Reader told the BBC, “Glasgow Wildlife Trust showed me some of the materials that were found on their reserves—a washing machine, rusty bike frame, car tyres” She decided to create wildlife sculptures out of these materials to encourage people to think about the damage fly-tipping can do to the environment and wildlife. Her three-dimensional artworks included recycled items such as skis, a gas mask, and washing machine parts.
Reader often drew inspiration from the “beauty of the natural world,” and said that the large model of the white-tailed bee was inspired by the many hours she spent on her distribution during the pandemic. Another sculpture, a bearded eagle, was inspired by the sighting of one such bird in the Peak District in July 2020. This was only the second time it had been spotted in the UK.
Other projects Reader has been involved with have highlighted issues such as the importance of recycling and reducing food waste. In April, the National Space Centre in Leicester, England, launched their Home Planet gallery, which featured an art installation from Reader. Using rubbish found in rivers, such as plastic bottles, tennis balls, footwear, and toys, Reader created a large wave sculpture to highlight the problem of littering.
Reader says that through her sculptures she draws attention to environmental issues in an attractive and humorous way. The exhibition is on at Harley Gallery in Glasgow, England, until 24 July.
32．What inspired the exhibition at the Harley Gallery
A. Recycled materials. B. The Covid-19 pandemic.
C. Wildlife sculptures. D. The increasing fly-tipping.
33．Why does Reader create the wildlife sculptures
A. To be environmentally-friendly. B. To protect wildlife animals.
C. To love the sculpture art. D. To improve creative ability.
34．Where does this passage probably come from
A. A family survey. B. A health magazine.
C. An environmental magazine. D. A science guide.
35．What may be the best title for the passage
A. Look at the art from another angle.
B. Explore the artistic talents in your life.
C. Wildlife sculptures made from rubbish.
D. A new way to live a sustainable life.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。
Live Long and Prosper
You can’t avoid getting old. But the decisions you make now about how you spend your day will have a great impact on the quality of your life.
We collected the latest research and talked to health, financial, and wellness experts to uncover the most important things you can do to keep the spring in your step and a healthy balance in your bank account through the years. 36
Be grateful
Write down three things you’re grateful for each day. 37 Studies show that people who are grateful report better sleep, stronger relationships, fewer aches and pains, and lower blood pressure. Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan, happiness researchers who are married to each other, share positive things about their days with one another. “It's a simple two-minute habit that allows us to learn about high moments and feel more connected,” Gielan says.
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Going outside, especially into a green space, is an easy way to improve your well-being and mental state, says Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and the author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. “I actually make it a point to go outside every day,” she says. “I'll walk around the block, breathe, and look at the sky. It’s like pushing the reset button.” 39 Researchers from University of Alabama found that spending just 20 minutes in a park led to a 64 percent increase in life satisfaction even if you just sit on a bench.
Get moving
Yes, you’ve heard it before, but decades of research show that exercise improves your health, lifts your mood, and lengthens your life. In fact, Harvard researchers found that as little as 15 minutes of moderate physical activity a day can increase your life span by three years. 40 Ball State University researchers found that people in their 70s who were lifelong exercisers were indistinguishable in many ways from healthy people 30 years younger.
Simple as these tips are, they have proven to be very useful if carried out on a regular basis. To live long and prosper, you always have a choice.
A. This simple practice helps rewire your brain for greater happiness.
B. Do some indoor activities.
C. Read on for some great advice.
D. Exercise also appears to keep your body young.
E. Be grateful to those who have been there for you through thick and thin.
F. Get fresh air every day
G. Spending time in nature has been proved to lower stress and blood pressure.
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus (马戏). 41 there was only one family between us and the ticket counter. This family had eight children, all probably 42 the age of 12, who were 43 talking about the clowns, elephants, and other acts they would see that night. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him with a big smile on her face. 44 , when the ticket lady quoted (报价) the price, she let go of his 45 , and her head dropped. The father’s lip began to shake. He moved a little 46 and asked, “How much did you say ” The ticket lady again quoted the price. Obviously, the man didn’t have enough money.
Seeing what was going on, my dad 47 a $20 bill on the ground. Then he picked it up and said to the man, “Excuse me, sir, this fell 48 your pocket.” The man 49 what was going on immediately. Looking 50 into my dad’s eyes, he took the money and said “Thank you, sir. This really 51 a lot to me and my family.”
That day we came home without any tickets. When I asked dad why he did so, dad said, “My child, it was heartbreaking and 52 for a father in that situation. Surely he wasn’t 53 a helpful hand, but he needed our help.” “We couldn’t enjoy the circus tonight, but they could because of our kind help,” added my father with 54 on his face.
That was a 55 lesson I learned from my dad.
41．A. Finally B. Actually C. Really D. Nearly
42．A. at B. over C. under D. in
43．A. nervously B. hurriedly C. carefully D. excitedly
44．A. So B. Although C. Instead D. However
45．A. hand B. arm C. head D. face
46．A. closely B. near C. closer D. nearly
47．A. fell B. flew C. threw D. dropped
48．A. out B. from C. down D. away
49．A. recognized B. explained C. proved D. understood
50．A. straight B. straightly C. plain D. plainly
51．A. means B. proves C. helps D. gives
52．A. exciting B. embarrassing C. amazing D. surprising
53．A. asking for B. looking after C. aware of D. adapting to
54．A. excitement B. privacy C. emotion D. pride
55．A. previous B. precious C. proper D. possible
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 TV series, A Lifelong Journey, 56______(earn) widespread applause, becoming the most-watched TV series on State broadcaster China Media Group in the past five years.
A Lifelong Journey, 57_____ (consist) of 58 episodes, is adapted from famous writer Liang Xiaosheng's novel of the same name which won the 10th Mao Dun Literature Prize, one of the country's top honors for local writers. Starting in 58_____ late 1960s, the story follows the ups and downs of three children in a working-class family in northeastern China, striking a chord (和弦) with viewers for its details 59_______(vivid) bringing them back to old times. First 60_______(publish) in December 2017, the novel shows a wide range of Chinese people from different 61________ (walk) of life, from constructors to start-up founders, to examine the huge influence brought by the changes of Chinese society.
Tie Ning, chairwoman of the China Writers' Association, said the great 62______ (popular) of the TV series, A Lifelong Journey, illustrates the "close bond" 63_____ literature and television. "While taking a look at history, we could see the mutual (相互的) influence of literature, film and television to boost and inspire each other, 64_____ has connected writers and filmmakers closely," she added. With popular TV series or movies, the stories that have inspired such screen works will see their influence grow even 65______ (far).
第三节单句语法填空 （共10小题：每小题1.5分,共15分）
Your qualifications entitle you ____ a higher salary.
67.What ____ ( criterion ) are used for assessing a student’s ability.
68. I think he took ___ for granted that he’d be re-elected and it came as a shock when he lost.
69. The boy ran home , ____ (plug ) the hole at the bottom of his jug with his hand to stop the water from pouring out.
70.The Chinese national park system will be the largest in the world in terms of ___(cover), biodiversity and public participation.
71. Over the years, he has received organizational and personal ____ (finance ) donations from both China and abroad.
72. Whoever is accused ____ a crime should be regarded as innocent until proven otherwise.
73.Facing the _____ (possess) left to him by his father, the man had a mixture of
emotions.
74. The professor warned the students that on no ______ (accountant) should they use mobile phones in his class.
75. Fed up with her _____ (wrinkle) face, Mary is exploding every means to make herself look youngest
第四部分 写作 (25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The other day , I was driving home , a little upset because I hated working at the weekend . On the way , I decided to grab some veggies in the nearby greengrocer ' s . Since there was still thin ice on the road , I took a glance at the rear mirror to make sure no pedestrians or vehicles came close , and slowly steered the wheel to the right . Then out of any of my expectancy my car bumped （撞上） into an electric bike , giving out a harsh metallic clash . I collected myself and saw out of the window screen a boy lean on one side of the bike , one foot off the ground .
All of a sudden , a familiar scene flashed across my mind .
When I was in high school , I had fun riding my bike along the country road on boiling hot and boring afternoons during summer holidays . Sometimes I carried my little brother to the only grocery store in the neighborhood where we could buy our favorite ice cream . Once we had an argument about what to buy . Seeing him leave the store in a temper , I jumped on the bike and tried to talk him into going back . Suddenly , he gave me a push and I inclined towards the middle of the road when a motorbike came in my face . I fell on the ground before I could see anything clearly . Luckily , I didn ' t get hurt but still couldn ' t rise to my feet . The motorist , a middle - aged man , ignoring his torn jeans , shed to check on me ," Are you okay Your leg Your foot "
" I am all right , but ..." I stared at him , terrified because I was sure he would ask for " big " sum of money for damage . Instead , he just let me go despite his wife ' s protests . Guilty as I was , I was happy that I was spared （饶恕）. I was really grateful to the man for forgiving a silly kid who had made such a big mistake by accident .
注意：1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
Seeing the same fright in the boy ' s eyes , I quickly got out of my car . _________________
Paragraph 2:
The boy offered to give me some money for the damage . ______________
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Paragraph 1:
Seeing the same fright in the boy ' s eyes , I quickly got out of my car ." Are you okay Your leg Your foot " I asked the same questions anxiously . The boy leaning on the bike shook his head nervously and spoke nothing , just staring at me with his blue eyes wide open . I could see why . My car was badly damaged at the rear , which obviously would cost me lots of money to repair it . I just smiled and turned to check my car . Suddenly , the boy said something behind me .
Paragraph 2:
The boy offered to give me some money for the damage . I turned around and looked at him in the eyes and smiled again ." No worries , kid ," I said ," It is not a big deal . I can handle it myself ." The boy was puzzled ." I experienced the same things when I was at your age and I was forgiven , so are you now . Just go home and be careful ." I explained to him . An obvious surprise flashed across his face but was quickly replaced by great relief . He got off his bike and bowed deeply , saying ," Thank you , sir ." I smiled again , knowing that : A seed of kindness and forgiveness was planted .
