2022-2023学年福建省南平市建瓯市重点中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案

2022-2023学年高二上学期期中考试

英语

考试时间：120分钟    

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）

请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Father and daughter.    B. Teacher and student.   C. Doctor and patient.

2. Where is Mike now?

A. In the classroom.          B. On the playground.   C. In the library.

3. What does the woman mean?

A. The man shouldn’t go downtown.

B. She wants to go with the man.

C. The man should come back soon.

4. How much did the mother give to the boy altogether?

A. $400.       B. $500.      C. $700.

5. What do we know about the man?

A. He is a teacher.        B. He is a guest.       C. He is a cook.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What is wrong with the man?

A. He has a headache.    B. He has got the flu.   C. He has got a fever.

7. When did the problem begin bothering the man?

A. Two weeks ago.     B. Two months ago.   C. Three months ago.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Why does the woman call the man?

A. To change their appointment.

B. To discuss a business plan.

C. To arrange an exhibition.

9. When are the two speakers going to meet?

A. On Wednesday.        B. On Thursday.       C. On Friday.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. How does the woman feel about her recent work?

A. It’s too boring.         B. It’s worthwhile          C. It’s difficult to finish.

11. What makes the woman feel lucky?

A. She has finished her task.

B. She will finish her task soon.

C. Someone will help her with the task.

12. What caused the woman to give up drinking?

A. She lost interest in drinking.

B. She thought it was bad for her health.

C. Her mother frequently told her to do so.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What does the woman think of America?

A. Great.            B. Diverse.        C. Big.

14. When did the man arrive in America?

A. Two weeks ago.

B. Two months ago.

C. Two years ago.

15. Where is the man going next?

A. To his home.

B. To the classroom.

C. To the library.

16. Which country is the woman from？

A. China.        B. America.    C. Britain.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood?

A. Touring France.       

B. Playing outdoors.   

C. Painting pictures.

18. What did John do after he moved to the US?

A. He did business.

B. He studied biology.

C. He worked on a farm.

19. Why did John go hunting?

A. For food.     B. For pleasure.     C. For money.

20. What is the subject of John’s works?

A. American birds.   

B. Natural scenery.    

C. Family life.

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、D)中,选出最佳选项。

A

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Llandovery, Wale, UK

Language and Music for Life (LMFL) — Founded in 1997 LMFL offers unique 2-week summer music and language courses. LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice lessons for highly-motivated musicians of all ages.

Study programs & classes include: 2 weeks with Musical Masterclasses: Composition; Violin; Piano; Recorder; Guitar and Classical Singing...

Saint-Raphael, France

France Langue and Culture (FLC) — Experience a fun, educational language holiday for all the family this summer! FLC is the most family-friendly language school providing French summer classes for teens and young children.

Study programs & classes include: 1- 4 Week Sessions. Children’s Summer Camps for ages 4-12, with homestay accommodation by French host families.

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Edu-Inter Summer Language School (EI) — EI offers summer French programs for children and teenagers (ages 10-17) and adults (16+). Quebec City is the only major city in Canada that offers a 100% French-speaking environment, making it the ideal location for learning and practicing French.

Study programs & classes include: 2 weeks’ Summer French Programs: For Children & Teenagers (ages 10-17). French & Dance. French & Horse Riding...

Cambridge, England, UK

Reach Cambridge — Academic Camps (RC) — RC offers UK & international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a summer course. We provide unique and academic programs for students (ages 14-18).

Study programs & classes include: 3 weeks’ Summer Camps. Chemistry & Medicine. Computer Science & Math. Economics & ESL...

21. Why is Quebec the ideal location for learning and practicing French?

A. It offers summer French programs.

B. It is the only major city in Canada.

C. It has a Summer French Language School.

D. It has a 100% French-speaking environment.

22. If a boy is 18 and loves computer science, which summer camp suits him best?

A. LMFL. B. FLC. C. EI. D. RC.

23. It can be learned from the passage that ____________.

A. RC helps kids improve their horse-riding skill

B. kids can enjoy one-to-one training at LMFL

C. kids can stay at French host families at EI

D. FLC was founded in 1997 in France

B

We spend around one third of our lives in bed, and the body does a lot of its repair work as we sleep, so enough good quality sleep is very important to our health. It doesn't stop there, though—some sleep positions are healthier than others. So which sleep position is the healthiest?

Sleeping on your back is the healthiest sleep position, Health benefits include avoiding back and neck pain. Because the head is raised above the stomach when you sleep on your back, this position is best for people who suffer from nighttime acid reflux (胃酸逆流) as well. Around 80% of heartburn sufferers have problems during the night, so sleeping on their back could help a lot of people to enjoy a good night's sleep. If the sleep position alone is not enough to alleviate the condition, try raising the head of the bed by up to 4 inches by placing blocks under it.

When you sleep on your back, your face is in a natural position. This means less wrinkles (皱纹).

If you really can't face sleeping on your back, another healthy sleep position is the side sleep. It's almost as good as the back position, and it's better for people who snore (打鼾) and their partners. Whichever sleep position you choose, use a pillow that supports the head and the neck without raising the head unnaturally, as this can bring neck pain.

24. Which is NOT one of the benefits of sleeping on the back?

A. It can avoid acid reflux. B. It makes people look younger.

C. It's good for heartburn sufferers. D. It helps people get rid of stomach pain.

25. Which is the best sleep position for people who snore?

A. Sleep on the face. B. Sleep on the side.

C. Sleep on the back. D. Sleep without pillows.

26. The underlined word “alleviate” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A. make it less serious B. make people forget

C. make it less useful D. make people enjoy

27. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. Ways to keep us healthy. B. The importance of sleep.

C. Sleep's repairing functions. D. Healthy positions of sleep.

C

William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13,1865. His childhood lacked the harmony (和睦) that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered "little of childhood but its pain". In fact, he inherited (继承) excellent taste in art from his family — both his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama (戏剧) and poetry.

Yeats had strong faith in coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favourably at the beginning. He didn't lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.

Compared with his dramatic works, Yeats's poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.

He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Price in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produced his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 70. He died in 1939, aged 73.

28. Which of the following can describe Yeats's family?

A. It filled Yeats's childhood with laughter.

B. It was shocked by Yeats's choice.

C. It was a typically wealthy family.

D. It had an artistic atmosphere.

29. According to the passage, which is NOT TRUE about Yeats’ poems?

A. The theme of his poems includes love, nature, history, time and aging.

B. His poems catch more attention than his dramatic works.

C. His poems only receive recognition in Ireland.

D. His poems carried traditional forms and modern sensibility.

30. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A. A travel guide.

B. A literary journal.

C. A science book.

D. A health magazine.

31. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Yeats's literary achievements.

B. Yeats's historical influence.

C. Yeats's artistic ambition.

D. Yeats's national honour.

D

The life of an actor appears attractive and many young people dream about becoming one. But the truth is, it is very hard work. If you're successful, there are deadlines to be met, appointments to keep and the press to deal with. If you're not successful, then life is extremely tough.

I remember when I started out, I had to search the advertisement board at my drama school every day to look for acting jobs. Drama school was expensive and I needed extra cash to help pay the fees. I welcomed every small job. I played extras in many crowd scenes and became a confident participant in a lot of TV commercials for hair shampoo, soap and washing powder.

I had been working for about two years before I got my lucky break. One day, as I was passing the drama school, I decided to go in to check the notice board. There was nothing on it and I was just leaving when the secretary came along the corridor with a piece of paper. She asked me how I was and I told her life was hard and work was difficult to find. The next moment, she put the paper in my hand and walked away. My hands were shaking as I unfolded the paper, full of expectation. To my surprise, it was an audition (试演) for a clown (小丑) for the Canadian circus. I couldn't stop myself from laughing. I had expected an audition with a famous director for a new film!

When I was at drama school, there had been a course in acrobatics and clown tricks. I had gained top marks in this course for originality and daring. Later I went to the audition feeling very strange. This was not what I'd had in mind when I enrolled in drama school. To my surprise, the job as a clown turned out to be exactly what I wanted. I loved every moment of getting dressed up and putting on the make-up. I had the opportunity to travel the world and I was more than an actor, I was an entertainer as well. I had visited over 32 different countries and entertained millions of people.

32. The first paragraph is about how ________ it is to be an actor, whether you're successful or not.

A. easy B. attractive C. enjoyable D. difficult

33. According to paragraph 3, the writer went into the drama school ________.

A. to look for a job B. to see the secretary

C. to collect a piece of paper D. to put a notice on the notice board

34. Which of the following can best describe the author's feeling when he unfolded the paper?

A. Extremely frightened. B. Feeling anxious and excited.

C. Very worried D. Trembling with fear.

35. Which of the following would be the best title?

A. The Life of a TV Actor B. Acrobatics and Clown Tricks

C. More than an Actor D. Going to Drama School

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。

Chinese people’s English proficiency (熟练) has improved in the past years compared to other non-English speaking countries, a report released on Tuesday said. ____36____ It scores 53. 44 out of 100 points this year, 1.5 points more than last year.

This year’s report was based on the EF Standard English Test results of more than 2.3 million adults who were tested on their ability to understand written and spoken English. ____37____ Their median age was 23, and 59 percent were women, the report said.

Jesper Knutell, executive vice-president and general manager of corporate solutions, EF China, said China’s increase in rankings was for two main reasons. ____38____ Their long-term commitment to English education and increased investment in the language also made a great difference.

“____39____ Because I learned English, I had the opportunity to study at Harvard University, where I received a PhD. I also taught for 10 years at Yale University and the University of Michigan,” said Ning Qiang, professor at Capital Normal University in Beijing. He added, “I am a product of good English proficiency and an example of how important good English proficiency is to peopled learning opportunities and career advancement.”

To improve English proficiency, people should study English every day in sessions of 20 to 40 minutes rather than for hours at a time, Knutell said. ____40____ He added that watching TV, reading and listening to the radio in English can also help.

A. English has changed my life.

B. English benefits my career a lot.

C. China’s ranking rose seven places to 40th among 100 countries.

D. Chinese people’s strong desire to understand the world counted.

E. The report was widely accepted by the people around the world.

F. The number of participants worldwide increased by 27% this year.

G. They should memorize vocabulary and begin using it immediately.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（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。

Mary was always dreaming of graduating from college in cap and gown, accepting her diploma and ready to start a career. Since Mary came from a low-income family, her dream seemed out of ___41___ .There would never be enough money to send Mary to college. ___42___, no member of her family had ever gone to college. But Mary ___43___ that thought. In secondary school she studied hard, and spoke___44___ of her dream to teachers and friends. When her ___45___ day at school came, her principal called her into his office.

“I have a(n)___46___ for you,” he said.

It contained a scholarship to a nearby college. The power of a thought had ___47___ its first bonus. But the scholarship could cover only part of her college ___48___.Mary took every part-time job she could find.

Mary's dream came true when she graduated from college. Then she took a course in insurance. When she ___49___ herself to a local insurance company for a job, she was ____50____. She applied again. The answer was no. She kept going back until the manager ____51____ her.

Twenty-five years later Mary Crowe's colleagues in that company ____52____ at a special dinner in her honor, recognizing her for her outstanding achievements as an insurance saleswoman.

“Each of us is constantly in a state of becoming,” she said, giving her secret to ____53____. “Through ____54____ and faith you can become what you think. Not that your life will be without problems, but along the way problems will be ____55____. Ask and believe; dream and believe; work and believe.”

41. A. control B. question C. sight D. thought

42. A. However B. Instead C. Therefore D. Besides

43. A. held on to B. took pride in C. made up for D. came up with

44. A. selfishly B. freely C. unwillingly D. jokingly

45. A. first B. formal C. final D. unique

46. A. book B. envelope C. souvenir D. test

47. A. joined B. wasted C. consumed D. produced

48. A. expenses B. secrets C. incomes D. ambitions

49. A. limited B. related C. accustomed D. introduced

50. A. picked up B. put aside C. turned down D. taken in

51. A. believed B. praised C. accepted D. noticed

52. A. gathered B. declared C. fled D. parted

53. A. reputation B. independence C. responsibility D. success

54. A. analysis B. enthusiasm C. politeness D. conclusion

55. A. corrected B. overcome C. forgotten D. collected

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。

A

I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent.Even though the sun is 56_________ (bright) shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.

Around 9，000 years ago, reindeer began to arrive at Sarek's mountains.Following the reindeer 57_________(be) the Sami people, who made this territory their home.In 1909, Sarek was made a national park 58_________(keep) the land in its natural state.

For hundreds of years, 59_________(look) after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami.

After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again.Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel 60_________(bless) to be alive.

B

Yuan Longping， known as the “father of hybrid rice”， considers himself a farmer.When he was young, 61_________concerned him most was farmers' 62_________(short) of food to eat, so he chose to study agriculture at college.After graduating in 1953, he worked as a researcher and devoted himself to 63_________(create) a kind of hybrid rice, which could attain a higher yield.In 1974, he succeeded in making it 64_________reality.But the humorous old “farmer”，caring little 65_________celebrity or money, is still living a simple life.Despite his advanced years, he is trying to fulfil his dreams of riding the world of hunger.

第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

假定你叫李华，是光明中学的高中生。有几位国际生即将到你校参观，你想要应聘成为接待志愿者，外教Mike负责选拔志愿者，请你写一封申请信给他，内容包括：

1．应聘原因；

2．个人优势。

注意：1．词数100左右；

2．适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mike,

___________________________________________________________________________________

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。

The Sports Day was fast coming to the school. All the children were very excited and were practicing for the big race. Jim, one of the fast runners of the school was confident that he would win so he was not doing anything at all. “You have to work hard to come first in the race, Jim. You are not practicing at all,” said Jim's mother.

“Mom, you know how fast I am! Then why should I waste my time running? Only I will win；no one else will win!” shouted Jim. “Jim, you may be right but talent without hard work is not good at all. This laziness of yours will cost you greatly,” his mother warned him. Jim just laughed and shrugged (耸肩) his shoulders. He was so confident that would win the prize as no one else in his class was as fast as he was!

Tim, a classmate of Jim was also participating in the running race. He was not a fast runner. However, he was very devoted and practiced till late night and had developed great endurance (耐力) and willpower (意志) to win the race.

There were a few days left for the Sports Day but Jim did not practice at all. On the other hand, Tim practiced day and night. The Sports Day was almost around the corner but Jim was confident that no one could beat him and had not practiced at all. But Tim with his devotion and hard work had become a very fast runner.

At last, the Sports Day arrived. All the students crowded the ground to cheer their favorites. The signal was given to the participants to begin the race. The coach blew the whistle and everyone began to run towards the finishing line. It was so exciting. Jim and Tim left all the racers far behind. Both of them were neck to neck.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

Paragraph 1

Suddenly, Jim went ahead of Tim.

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Paragraph 2

Jim’s mother came to Tim and praised him for his hard work.

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