英语-2022-2023学年高二英语下学期开学摸底考试卷A（浙江专用）

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2022-2023学年高二下学期开学摸底考试卷A（浙江专用）

英语

（考试时间：120分钟  试卷满分：150分）

注意事项：

1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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。写在本试卷上无效。

3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）

做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．What happened to the man?

A．He’s injured. B．He’s tired. C．He’s lost.

2．What does the woman want to grow in her garden?

A．Herbs. B．Flowers. C．Vegetables.

3．How does the woman sound?

A．Angry. B．Pleased. C．Unconfident.

4．What is the woman going to do on Sunday?

A．Get a haircut. B．Work in the office. C．Climb the mountains.

5．When will the test begin today?

A．At 9:30 a.m. B．At 10:00 a.m. C．At 10:30 a.m.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What is the man probably trying to do?

A．Open a new bank account. B．Exchange some money. C．Withdraw money from his account.

7．What is the man’s main problem?

A．He doesn’t have any money.

B．He forgot his bank account number.

C．His bank isn’t available in New York.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Where are the speakers probably?

A．In a gym. B．On a street. C．In the man’s office.

9．What is the man’s wish?

A．To improve his health condition.

B．To make friends in the gym.

C．To join in a contest.

10．What kind of deal will the man probably take?

A．A discounted monthly membership.

B．A free weightlifting class.

C．A free one-time visit.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Car salesman and customer. B．Car mechanic and client. C．Car collector and visitor.

12．What is probably wrong with the woman’s car according to the man?

A．It is too old. B．It was hit in an accident. C．It has an issue with its engine.

13．How much will the man probably offer to get the previous car?

A．$10,000. B．$35,000. C．$45,000.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

14．In which country are the speakers?

A．Russia. B．Mongolia. C．China.

15．What does the man probably do for a living?

A．A miner. B．A land surveyor. C．A teacher.

16．Why is the woman’s English good?

A．Because she teaches English part-time.

B．Because she has read many English novels.

C．Because one of her parents is a native English speaker.

17．What do we know about the coldest capital city in the world?

A．It is beautiful in winter.

B．It’s a city with a unique history.

C．Its heating is powered by electricity.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

18．Which grade will the students enter next year?

A．The 9th grade in high school.

B．The 10th grade in high school.

C．The first year in university.

19．Why is the speaker giving the lesson?

A．To introduce the current school year.

B．To prepare for the upcoming final exam.

C．To celebrate the end of the school year.

20．What will the students do last?

A．Watch a movie. B．Make a group presentation. C．Practice the greetings in pairs.

第二部分  阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

The recent few weeks have been the perfect time for a good book and here are some good ones that allow readers to get completely lost in another world.

Watch Me Disappear

If you like mysteries with the family drama, Janelle Brown’s best­selling thriller is for you. The story follows a wealthy wife and mom who goes on a hike and never returns. Her lonely husband and teenage daughter, Olive(who’s dealing with her own  problems), are confused with sorrow while trying to find out what  happens.

The Boy from the Woods

If you pick up one of Harlan Coben’s books, you won’t be able to put it down. His mystery stories keep readers fascinated. The Boy from the Woods is sure to satisfy fans by its twisty, heart­racing plots filled with interesting and exciting atmosphere. This is the book to read if you love masterful surprises.

How to Walk Away

Katherine Center’s best­selling novel follows a young woman, Margaret, with her perfect fiancé， a pilot who takes her on an upsetting flight that changes her life forever. Readers adore Margaret’s wisdom and humor as she faces a changed world and figures out what love really looks like.

The Last One Left

This novel, first published in 1967, still attracts readers decades later. Novelist Dean Koontz wrote the introduction to the recent edition, where he describes reading each of John D．MacDonald’s novels “at least three times, some of them twice”, This is your next read if you want to be swept away by a masterpiece of the mystery and excitement.

21．What is Watch Me Disappear probably about?

A．Mysterious disappearance of a woman.

B．Sorrow at a dead mom.

C．Teenager problems.

D．A family outing.

22．Who is the author of The Last One Left?

A．Dean Koontz. B．Harlan Coben.

C．Katherine Center. D．John D．MacDonald.

23．Which book deals with love?

A．Watch Me Disappear. B．The Boy from the Woods.

C．How to Walk Away. D．The Last One Left.

B

Chen Xingrong, 16, was born with autism (自闭症). “We did not understand why such a thing would happen to us,” says Chen’s father Chen Xunhu. He quit his job at a computer company and devoted his full attention to helping his son. In 2012, Chen Xunhu learned that swimming could help people with autism improve their articulation (发音) and physical growth, so he spent months teaching his son to swim.

“The efforts made no difference in the first three months,” he recalls. To his surprise, after another three months, he discovered that his son had developed the ability to control his breath under water, which significantly boosted his confidence. “I used to plan all his exercises for him, but now it is all up to him,” says the father. “He decides how many exercises he wants to do, and we respect his choices.” In spite of all the hardships in life, Chen Xingrong managed to become an outstanding swimmer, thanks to constant training and the support of his parents. Last year, he won five medals, including a gold, at the 11th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the eighth National Special Olympic Games.

In 2010, an autism-themed film, titled Ocean Heaven, hit the big screen in China. It describes how a dying father attempts to teach his son the necessary life skills to live without him. “My wife and I watched the film in the theater,” he says. “We wept uncontrollably because we could resonate with the film’s characters.”

Since then, as well as swimming, helping his son learn basic life skills is also an important aim for the father. Thanks to his efforts, Chen Xingrong has learned to buy food in the market in their neighborhood. He also does voluntary jobs at supermarkets and fast-food restaurants, such as arranging shelves and cleaning dining tables. “He is part of the community, and I hope he will live a normal life in the future. There is nothing that we want more than that,” says Chen Xunhu.

24．Why did Chen Xingrong’s father arrange swimming exercises for him?

A．To realise his potential of swimming.

B．To develop his ability to breathe.

C．To become a well-known athlete.

D．To overcome his autism-related problems.

25．What made Chen Xingrong’s success?

A．His father’s professional instruction.

B．His determination and his parents’ love.

C．His physical disability and hardship in life.

D．His own special gift for swimming,

26．What does the underlined word “resonate” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Work together. B．Get along.

C．Fall in love. D．Share common feelings.

27．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．Chen Xingrong has devoted to volunteer jobs.

B．Chen Xingrong is trying to earn much money.

C．Chen Xingrong is learning to adapt to society,

D．Chen Xingrong has quitted his swimming career.

C

When Katja Edler noticed tightness around her right shoulder in 2017, she assumed she’d been spending too much time at her desk. The 44-year-old book editor worked from home. About three months later, her symptoms were worse: “I got up one morning in a lot of pain and couldn’t lift my arm.”

Edler met with a surgeon, who took an X-ray and then identified the problem: she had frozen shoulder. The condition affects up to 5% of people and occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder-joint capsule becomes inflamed (发炎的). Over time, this tissue thickens and hardens, causing pain and restricted movement. Women are four times more likely to have frozen shoulder than men, and people with heart disease are at higher risk. “It’s surprisingly common in people in their 40s to 60s, especially in people over the age of 60, said physiotherapist Karen McCreesh. She said patients typically describe the discomfort as “burning” and it is often worse at night. While it’s rare to have a recurrence (复发) in the same shoulder, about 10 to 15 per cent of patients will develop it on the other side, according to Dr. Rangan.

Early treatment improves the symptoms faster, but identifying the condition can be a challenge, since it’s hard to know how it develops. It’s more likely to happen if your shoulder has been immobile because of a broken arm after a fall. But in most cases, the problem seems to come out of nowhere.

There remains no known way to prevent the condition, which is why an early diagnosis (诊断) is so important. Dr. Rangan suggests “Taking your shoulders through a range of movement every day to make sure they don’t tighten up. If you notice anything, seek help.”

28．What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs?

A．Edler identified the problem by herself.

B．Males take higher risk to have frozen shoulder.

C．Frozen shoulder is caused by restricted movement.

D．The people in their 60s are more likely to have frozen shoulder.

29．Why is it difficult to identify the condition of frozen shoulder?

A．It will not occur again. B．The symptoms will get worse.

C．It will develop on the other side. D．The causes of the symptoms vary.

30．What can be done if something gets wrong with your shoulders?

A．Consult for help. B．Wait for it to heal.

C．Identify the condition. D．Move your shoulders daily.

31．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To offer advice. B．To show concern.

C．To share experience. D．To share information.

D

You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization (受害). The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.

Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.

Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others—and even themselves—to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.

In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.

In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.

32．In what way is a creator different from a victim?

A．A creator is given more challenges.

B．Failure seldom comes to a creator.

C．Storms are beneficial in a creator’s eyes.

D．A victim hardly blames others for their own faults.

33．When people choose to think like a creator, what will happen?

A．They seldom make careless mistakes.

B．The world seems a cold and difficult place.

C．Life is blessed with fewer opportunities than expected.

D．They don’t care what happens to them but think positively.

34．Which of the following can be described as a creator’s act?

A．Tim failed his exam and thought he would never pass it.

B．Sam lost his job and abandoned himself to drinking for months.

C．J. K. Rowling was rejected by a publisher and yet went on writing.

D．Jessica broke up with her husband and chose to give up her own life.

35．Which of the following can be the best title for this text?

A．Benefits Of Being A Creator B．Creators: Act Now Or Never

C．Creator Or Victim: Up To You D．Ways To Transform A Victim Into A Creator

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。

Ronnie Schultz, a 66-year-old who lives in Manhattan, finds creative ways to work on her balance daily. She believes that balance is the key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, a theory that is now backed by science.____36____.

Establish a Balance-Focused Exercise Routine.

Every week, Schultz works virtually with a yoga teacher to learn new balancing techniques and receive guidance.

Over time, she’s built confidence in her mobility and balance, which affords her the opportunity to function on a high level and to continue to do the things she loves.____37____.

Incorporate Balance in Daily Life.

____38____. She finds herself balancing on one leg while waiting to cross the street and while brushing her teeth.

“I brush my teeth on one leg,” Shultz says. “I have a two-minute timer on my electric toothbrush, and I hardly ever touch the sink. I don’t want to lose that opportunity to do a balancing pose.”

Have a Beginner’s Mindset.

Schultz started exercising at age 41, after she experienced major health problems with an arrhythmic heart, and high blood pressure.

“I didn’t do it overnight, and I didn’t love it at the beginning.” Schultz says.____39____.

Beyond motivation, Schultz is consistent and chooses to practice balancing exercises she is not particularly strong at. And she makes it a point to work on her balance, especially on the days she doesn’t feel like it.

____40____.

Schultz plans to continue in multiple ways. Her perspective is that maintaining good balance will help her live a longer, more fulfilling life, and that makes balancing worth it.

“What makes me do it is my life. And I’m hoping if I stay healthy, it will keep me here longer because I value my life and my time here.”

A．Balance to strengthen self-worth

B．Maintain good balance to be more successful

C．Now she enjoys balancing on one leg while working

D．There are some principles that she sticks to in the process

E．Schultz doesn’t miss a chance to become more skillful at balancing

F．But it was her illness with her heart that motivated her to get started

G．She takes care of herself, walks her dogs, cooks and moves around comfortably

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。

What will the future be like? Good or bad? A lot of science fiction writing imagines a dark and ___41___ world. Planet of the Apes shows a miserable future for humankind.

There's a word to ___42___ the kind of future world which often appears in science fiction: dystopia (非理想化的地方), a(n) ___43___ unpleasant or bad place. The ___44___ is utopia. But does tomorrow's world have to be so disappointing?

No. A new project wants to use the power of science fiction to ___45___ a better future. The ___46___ of Project Hieroglyph is to bring together writers, scientists, engineers and artists to create optimistic stories about a ___47___ society in the next 50 years,

It's ___48___ to create a dystopia than write a feel - good story. There's more conflict in a world full of problems, and stories are interesting when there are a lot of problems to solve. No ___49___, no story! But the project produced a book with some ____50____ plots. One of them is about environmentalists who fight to ____51____ people from building the first hotel in the polar areas.

But will these stories actually change anything or merely keep us entertained? A good science fiction story can be ____52____. It is plain to see that stories can inspire hundreds thousands millions of people to ____53____ something that they want to do. The influence of science fiction has already been well ____54____ in modern research.

Time will tell how far we can go. Let's dream big and think ____55____ the box.

41．A．elegant B．splendid C．dynamic D．frightening

42．A．improve B．describe C．comprise D．develop

43．A．pictured B．argued C．realized D．recognized

44．A．original B．opposite C．alternative D．acceptable

45．A．extend B．unfold C．sustain D．occupy

46．A．advantage B．result C．motive D．maintenance

47．A．harmonious B．permanent C．messy D．conventional

48．A．funnier B．harder C．newer D．easier

49．A．challenge B．mission C．welfare D．surprise

50．A．disgusting B．terrifying C．demanding D．promising

51．A．risk B．delay C．prevent D．bother

52．A．abnormal B．artificial C．constant D．mighty

53．A．cast new light on B．make their way to C．gather around D．beat down

54．A．neglected B．denied C．exposed D．seen

55．A．inside B．beside C．outside D．beneath

第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。

As a Chinese invention, almost from the beginning, china was a popular item for export to nearby countries. As early as Roman times, china ___56___ (flow) west into Europe by the Silk Road. However, the amount of china ___57___ (reach) Europe was quite small. Things changed in the early 16th century ___58___ Europeans established bases for trade in Asia. It ___59___ (estimate) that more than 30 million pieces of china were imported by the Dutch during the early 17th century, with Britain and France not far behind.

Much of the china produced by Jingdezhen during this period was made ___60___ (specific) for export to Europe. As the years went by, Western ___61___ (company) increasingly bought undecorated china in Jingdezhen, and had these blanks transported to factories in Guangzhou where they were decorated ___62___ Western designs. In time, Europeans learned the secrets of making good china and began making it locally in ___63___ (they) own factories in the West. As their goods had little or no shipping cost, they were much cheaper ___64___ those from China, and so by the late Qing Dynasty, Jingdezhen went into decline, and in the early 20th century it had nearly stopped production. However, in the late 20th century, ____65____ new market for fine Jingdezhen china developed within China and abroad, and the Jingdezhen kilns (窑), together with many other kilns, have come back to life.

第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

66．假如你是李华，国际学校的老师Paul邀请你星期六参加该校举行的“中国文化日”活动，但是你因为某些原因不得不拒绝他的邀请，请给Paul写封邮件。

内容包括：

1. 表示歉意；

2. 说明原因；

3. 预祝活动成功。

注意：1．写作词数应为 80 左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Paul,

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Yours,

Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）

67．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Elizabeth walked to the yard, carrying a bunch of daisies(雏菊).

“Beautiful flowers for, for... Oh, I’ll never get it right!” She cried, throwing the daisies on the ground. She had been practising her speech for a week.

Part of her couldn’t wait. This Saturday, the great Ana Wolff, famous pianist, would perform at the concert hall in town. For four years, Elizabeth had listened to Ms Wolffs recordings over and over again, loving the way the notes flowed like a rushing mountain stream.

Part of Elizabeth was terrified. Her music teacher at school, Mr Leaf, had asked her to present the flowers to Ms Wolff after the performance. But Elizabeth knew herself well. She had serious stage fright and she really hated it when she had to talk in front of people. Even so, Elizabeth was determined to take the challenge this time.

“How’s the speech going?” asked Elizabeth’s mother, “Want to practice on me?”

“No, thanks,” said Elizabeth, “Mum, I can’t do this! I’ll forget. I might even pass out(昏倒)!”

“Oh, honey. Think about it... sharing the stage with Ana Wolff. What an honour!” Mum gently comforted her.

Elizabeth kept practising. “Beautiful flowers for... for a beautiful performance...” She presented the flowers to the cat, the dog, even the statue in the garden. Soon it was Saturday night, Elizabeth stood at the backstage, behind the heavy black curtains. Holding the bouquet(花束)of red roses, she felt her heart racing wildly and her stomach tightened with nervousness．

The lights dimmed, and Ms Wolff began her performance. She swayed and nodded with her fingers dancing across the keys. Soft sad parts, loud angry parts, parts that sounded fun to play. Drawn into the music, Elizabeth forgot for a moment about the six words she had to say. With a flourish(挥舞), Ms Wolff played her final note. Applause thundered through the hall. People jumped to their feet and cheered.

Ms Wolff smiled and bowed. Then she walked off stage and into the wings(舞台侧面). Almost immediately, she returned to the stage for a second bow.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1：

Then came the frightening moment.

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Paragraph 2：

The audience cheered and clapped loudly for them.

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