2022-2023学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期期中考试英语含答案

2022 年 11 月
绵阳南山中学 2022 年秋季高 2021 级半期考试
英语试题
命题人：
注意事项：1、本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两大部分，共 150 分。
考试时间 120 分钟。
2、答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡上
相应的位置。
3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共 100 分）
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）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间回答有关小题
和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man do most weekends?
A. He watches matches. B. He visits museums. C. He goes shopping.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Go back to look for it. B. Report to the police. C. Buy a new one.
3. What will the woman do first?
A. Go to the teachers’ office. B. Go to the classroom. C. Go to the library.
4. How many languages can the woman speak up to now?
A. Two. B. Four C. Three.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Manager and employee. C. Teacher and student.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the man asking the woman for?
A. Help with his research.
B. Advice on the company’s products.
C. Advice on his job interview.
7. What is the woman always ready to do?
A. Wear casual clothes.
B. Go shopping with the man.
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C. Learn more about the company.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What does the woman want to borrow?
A. A dictionary. B. A notebook. C. Some money.
9. How long does the woman work every evening?
A. For three hours. B. For two hours. C. For four hours.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. How long has the man lived in this area?
A. For 5 years. B. For 20 years. C. For 10 years.
11. How far is the gas station from the place where the two speakers are?
A. About half a mile. B. About two and a half miles. C. About two miles.
12. What can be known about the gas station?
A. It is very small. B. It is very large. C. It has a red roof.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Buy a small family car B. Buy a sports car. C. Sell his family car.
14. What season is it at the moment?
A. It is winter. B. It is autumn. C.It is spring.
15. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
16. Why doesn’t the man want to get a new car?
A.For the high price. B. For his feeling to the old one. C.For the season.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Why did the lady want the pianist to sing?
A. She was tired of listening to the piano.
B. She knew he could sing well.
C. She wanted to make him famous.
18. When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing?
A. After he became a famous pianist.
B. Long before he played the piano in the bar.
C. That night after his first singing.
19. What happened to the pianist at last?
A. He became a well-known singer in America.
B. He continued to play the piano in the bar.
C. He had his own piano bar.
20. Which of the following will the author of the passage agree on?
A.People will succeed if they have talent.
B. Few people have real talent.
C. Everyone should make full use of his talent.
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第二部分 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 8：30 PM Outlook
Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you updated with all that’s
new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the
romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the
stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the
designer with the latest fashion and the musician with the popular song are part of
the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.
9: 00 PM Discovery
When a 10-year-old boy gets a first-class degree in mathematics or an
8-year-old plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses.
Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes or can any child
be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius
in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the
professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the
answer.
10: 00 PM Science/Health
Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”,
according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After
a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months,
those devoted to weight loss—exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food—lost
about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal”
kind. This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their
blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with Hypertension drugs.
21. From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about ________.
A. film companies B. famous stars C. storytellers D.music fan
22. Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?
A. Children who are good at mathematics.
B. Children who are interested in playing chess.
C. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.
D. Parents who want their children to become another Albert Einstein.
23. Which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drugs?
A. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight. B. Low-salt and low-fat food.
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C. Exercise plus a healthy diet. D. Six months of exercise without drugs.
B
Pet adoption is the perfect way to add a new family member. But if a pet is too
young to be adopted, it must be fostered (寄养) first. That’s how a puppy named
Maggie that was rescued by the North Shore Animal League America (NSALA),
ended up being fostered by a sweet six-year-old boy.
The animal rescue organization in Port Washington needed to find a foster home
for Maggie because she needed to be trained with basic obedience (顺从) skills and
to become comfortable with a home environment. NSALA sent out a call for a foster
family.
Roman Duncan’s family was the lucky one chosen for the job. The boy fell in
love with the puppy and was able to be part of her growth during those formative
months. The family always made it clear to Roman that Maggie would eventually be
adopted and move to a different home.
When it came to time for Maggie to be adopted, Roman couldn’t hold his tears.
He decided to write letters to the puppy’s future family. He wrote letters about his
furry friend, saying “Maggie is so cute and loves to play fetch. She is the best dog
ever,” and slipped the notes and some photos into Maggie’s paperwork.
The rescue team were surprised and then incredibly touched by the notes they
found when opening Maggie’s file. NSALA made sure that Roman’s notes reached
her adopted family. The boy’s gesture is exactly what pet fostering is about.
A dog or cat that has gone through terrible sufferings such as being abused
needs to learn what it means to live in a home. Fostering helps reduce the animal’s
stress and makes it trust people again. It is also an opportunity for people who love
pets but can’t have them full-time due to some restrictions. Pet fosters can get to
enjoy helping a pet in need. If you are interested in pet fostering, contact a local
shelter or animal rescue near you.
24. What happened to Maggie at first?
A. She was fostered by Roman’s family. B. She was settled in a new home.
C. She was saved by a rescue team. D. She was released into the wild.
25. Why did Roman write notes about Maggie?
A. To choose Maggie’s future family. B. To preserve Maggie’s paperwork.
C. To express his mixed feelings. D. To help Maggie seek a new home.
26. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. The benefits of pet fostering. B. The restrictions to adopting a pet.
C. A homeless animal’s barriers. D. The access to fostering a pet.
27. What is the best title of the text?
A. Roman Duncan’s Family Adopts a New Family Member B. Pet fostering Plays Great Roles in Rescuing Lost Animals
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C. A Boy Writes Sweet letter to Puppy’s Forever Family.
D. Maggie Lives Happily in a Comforting Foster Home
C
Marathon runner Gerima Mustafa of Uganda walked some 664 kilometers
across East Africa earlier this year to call attention to threats to the shea (乳木果)
nut tree, a source of food, medical products and income for the many living from
West Africa to Somalia.
Now research scientists studying the shea tree in Burkina Faso have found that
it is the natural ecosystem that is getting degraded in this region that might do harm
to the shea, which is often targeted by charcoal(木炭)traders who kill and sell the
trees for far less than the long-term worth of their benefits. The habitats are lost to
ever-increasing agricultural shifts too, with a clear overall link to the impacts of
human activity.
Scientist Aoife Delaney of the UK, along with Burkinabe researchers and
British ecologists, studied 10 different parkland locations in Burkina Faso where the
trees are planted. They say the tree—able to produce nuts for 200 years—relies on
pollinators (传粉者) that thrive when other trees and shrub (灌木) species around it
create a habitat to support the pollinators, especially bees.
“Consequently, shea productions are likely to benefit from the preservation of a
range of different tree and shrub species in parklands,” Delaney and the research
team said. Their work was recently published in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
The authors recommend maintaining a range of native woody species
throughout their lifespans, and planting new ones into farmland when cleared. The
idea is to be intentional and active about protecting the trees.
“Only separate parts of semi-natural habitat in the surrounding landscape may
not be sufficient to provide the necessary pollination services,” they concluded. “In a
region that is subject to nutritional poverty and where the fund required to supply
local foods is lacking for most families, maintaining natural ecosystem services that
support food supplies must be a priority.”
28. Why is Gerima Mustafa mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. To describe a marathon runner’s experience.
B. To introduce and stress the importance of shea nut trees. C. To suggest the popularity of Gerima Mustafa.
D. To explain an approach to protecting the wildlife.
29. What is a great threat to the shea nut trees in Burkina Faso?
A. The disturbance of human activity. B. The pollution in their natural habitat.
C. The agricultural development. D. The illegal hunting of animals.
30. What does the underlined word “thrive” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Spread. B. Increase. C. Change. D. Escape.
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31. What do the scientists recommend locals to do to protect the shea nut trees?
A. Provide hand-pollination services.
B. Open up more natural habitats for pollinators.
C. Replace the old shea trees with new ones.
D. Keep the biodiversity within ecosystem.
D
It’s not just in your head: a desire to curl up on the sofa after a day spent toiling
at the computer could be a physical response to mentally demanding work,
according to a study that links mental exhaustion to changes in brain physiology that
cause feelings of tiredness.
The study was conducted by neuroscientist Antonius Wiehler at the Paris Brain
Institute and his colleagues. To learn the cause of mental exhaustion, the research
team chose 40 participants and assigned 24 of them to perform a challenging task.
These included looking at a computer screen and matching different letters that
appeared. The other 16 participants did a similar, but easier task. Both teams worked
for six hours, and had two ten-minute breaks.
While the study participants focused on their work, Wiehler and his team
scanned the glutamate (谷氨酸) in the brains of the participants. Glutamate is an
important signaling molecule (分子）in the brain that works in memory and learning.
Too much glutamate may upset the brain’s functions, which means the brain is tired
and it must rest.
The researchers found that participants who laboured on the more difficult task
had higher levels of glutamate in the brain than those who worked on the easier task.
The result suggested people who spend more than six hours working on a task that
requires a lot of thought are more likely to feel tired.
And now that a system has been established to measure metabolic (新陈代谢的)
changes in response to mental tiredness, the team hope to learn more about how to
recover from mental exhaustion. While the researchers haven’t worked out a new
solution, Wiehler offers that, “I would employ good old recipes: rest and sleep!
There is good evidence that glutamate is removed from a period of rest. A good nap
can be as short as 20 minutes, but can make us feel totally refreshed.”
32. What do Wiehler and his colleagues try to study?
A. Why thinking hard makes us feel tired. B. Why people spend long time on screen. C. How people can balance work and rest. D. Who prefers to take a challenging task.
33. Which task may cause mental exhaustion more easily?
A. Playing chess games on the computer for 7 hours. B. Climbing the Mountain Tai over 6 hours.
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C. Involving a simple economic-related decision.
D. Watching a funny movie on TV.
34. What is the attitude of the team toward the system?
A. Negative. B. Skeptical C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. A nap is the best way to reduce the mental tiredness.
B. Further study is necessary for mental exhaustion.
C. It is no use putting the system into reality. D. There is no need to find a new solution.
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。
How Laughing at Yourself Makes You Attractive
Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have
you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone?
36 And it's okay—you should even have a laugh about them.
37
Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past
misfortune. However, it's normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about
having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself.
You should be honest with yourself about who you are and accept yourself despite
your weaknesses. You won't be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting
yourself.
Being a little skeptical about yourself actually helps to promote your
confidence.
38 And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because
making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in
the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our
own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in.
When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because
you’re being real.
While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn't intend
to, laughing at yourself does not —you might even bring a smile to their faces.
39 People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at
yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections.
Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself
just as you are. 40
A. Think about some past mistakes you made.
B. Don’t worry about losing respect from others.
C. Chances are that we all have this kind of experience. D. Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes.
E. Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. F. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier.
G. Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones.
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第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)
第一节 完型填空 (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。
For me, one of the biggest joys is to succeed in something that others think it
is impossible to succeed in. Several years ago, I really 41 for a certain position,
and I worked hard for it, but I 42 to get it. I clearly remember when one of my
43 bosses told me,“You 44 leadership skills and that is why we
45 somebody else.”
One year later, I got a very nice 46 from an organization called
Toastmasters for my voluntary work. The recognition was for my 47 leadership
skills which I testified in the organization as an area 48 , and I got it from the
49 of the organization. One of my first thoughts was the 50 from the earlier
boss. He made a(n) 51 positive influence on me unintentionally(无意地）.
From that point on, I have been telling myself that when people say that I lack this
or that, that it is 52 , or that I can not do it, I will 53 , because I’m firmly
54 that it’s 55 .
Since then, I’ve been 56 negative statements or expressions telling that
something is not possible, because I know that when I 57 my goals, it is a
much bigger 58 than in the case where everyone would say, “Go for it! It is
59 . Everybody can be a CEO!” Now, I am a CEO and founder. I would like
to ask you to prove others wrong who do not 60 you. There is no bigger joy
than that.
41. A. longed B. allowed C. sent D. paid
42. A. wanted B. meant C. failed D. managed
43. A. average B. traditional C. special D. previous
44. A. deserve B. lack C. drop D. own
45. A. attached B. chose C. assisted D. deserted
46. A. explanation B. suggestion C. ambition D. recognition
47. A. curious B. equal C. outstanding D. single
48. A. worker B. clerk C. manager D. employee
49. A. president B. crew C. staff D. members
50. A. words B. criticism C. praise D. phrase
51. A. horrible B. unbelievable C. absurd D. fresh
52. A. useless B. responsible C. helpful D. important
53. A. consult B. bargain C. smile D. shout
54. A. involved B. described C. concerned D. convinced
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55. A. convenient B. tiring C. hopeless D. possible
56. A. organizing B. wasting C. collecting D. publishing
57. A. reach B. acquire C. conclude D. finish
58. A. load B. joy C. puzzle D. lie
59. A. normal B. useful C. regular D. easy
60. A. see off B. believe in C. turn to D. come across
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共 50 分）
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。
Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer announced 61 Thursday night that he
would retire from Grand Slams and the ATP Tour after the Laver Cup the next week.
In a video posted on social media, 62 20-time Grand Slam winner said,
“Injuries and surgeries over the past three years 63 (present) me with big
challenges.”
“I've worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body
has 64 (limit) capacities, and its message to me lately has been clear,” said the
legend, 65 has not played since Wimbledon last year.
“I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years.
Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt,” he added.
66 (wide) seen as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Federer
67 (make) his professional debut in 1998 at 16 years old, before winning his
first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003.
In 2009, he took his 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, 68 (surpass) his
idol Pete Sampras to become the most decorated major title winner until 2022. Only
Spain's Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia (21) have more Grand
Slams than him.
After thanking his family, team members and fans, Federer said that 69
(retire) only means he would leave the Grand Slams and the ATP events, but he
would set out 70 (promote) tennis throughout the world in the future.
“To the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you,” he said.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 35 分)
第一节 短文改错 (共 10 小题；每小题 l 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(Λ)，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。
注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限-词;
2.只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
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Boys and girls, with the college entrance examination drawing near, some of us
begin to feel more or less stressful. They say it takes a little long to fall asleep than
usual, which has greatly affected their daily performances. Additionally, not being
able to focus on the teachers’ lectures make them fall behind. As result, they feel
even more nervous than before and don’t know how to do. In order not to make their
parents concerned, they choose to bury their problems. As a senior student, I think
it’s very much normal to feel the great pressure when we are exposed with such a
tense exam-preparing atmosphere. So keep optimistic and don’t lose hearts. If
dealing with properly, the pressure can motivate us to go further and further on the
way to their dreams.
第二节 书面表达（25 分）
南山中学下个月将举办以“Show Yourself”为主题的校园艺术节。学校《英语报》请
你用英语为本次活动写一则宣传稿，内容包括：
1：活动的目的；
2：活动内容；
3：参加方式。
注意：1：词数 100 左右 2：可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
An Art Festival You won’t Want to Miss
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绵阳南山中学2022年秋季高2021级半期考试英语答案

一、 听力
1-5 ABACC 6-10 CBBAC 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BACAC
二、阅读
A篇 21-23 BDC B篇 24-27 CCAC C篇28-31 BABD D篇 32-35 AACB
三、七选五：36-40 CEGBF
四、完形：41-45 ACDBB 46-50 DCCAA 51-55 BACDD 56-60 CABDB
五、语法填空
61. on 62. the 63.have presented 64. limited 65.who
66. Widely 67. made 68. surpassing 69. retirement 70. to promote
七：改错
71. stressful改为stressed 72.long改为longer 73.make改为makes 74. as 后加a 75.how 改为what 76.删掉much 77. with改为to 78.hearts改为 heart
79. dealing改为dealt 80.their 改为our
八：参考范文：
An Art Festival You won’t Want to Miss
In an attempt to/Aimed to enrich students’ school life and release/ease the heavy academic pressure on students, an Art Festival with the theme of " Show Yourself" is scheduled to take place on our school playground in December, which, I bet, is definitely an event that nobody wants to miss.
The coming festival will serve as a platform to show our talents for arts and cultivate our interest in arts. Based on such а meaningful theme, the festival will consist of various activities, ranging from solo shows to group performances. Additionally, several music teachers, musicians and artists will be invited to give lectures about how to promote our taste in arts. If interested, every student and class is supposed to submit your application forms to the Students Union Office before November 15th. I believe every participant will achieve something amazing.
Looking forward to your participation!



听力原文
Text 1
W: There are many good places for shopping in London. And I’ve been to lots of museums. I like living here.
M: So do I. I like here because I can watch football matches most weekends.
Text 2
W: Oh, I’ve lost my mobile phone at the station.
M: Oh dear. If I were you, I would report it to the police immediately.
Text 3
M: Would you like to go to the library with me to return a book?
W: I’d like to, but I must go to the teachers’ office to hand in my homework first.
Text 4
M: Can you speak French now?
W: Not yet, but I want to learn it next term. So far I have already mastered Japanese, Chinese and English.
Text 5
W: Mike, I want to talk with you right now.
M: What’s up?
W: You promised to hand in perfect homework, but it is full of mistakes.
Text 6
M: Could you help me figure out how to get ready for my job interview?
W: The most important thing is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides. Do you know all about them?
M: Yes, I understand nearly everything about the company.
W: What’s more, you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal. When you are choosing what to wear, keep all of that in mind. Have you chosen what to wear in the company?
M: No, not yet.
W: I’m always ready to go shopping with you! Anytime you need help, please let me know. Should we talk about other basics?
M: OK, I’m listening.
Text 7
W: Ted, can I borrow your notebook for chemistry?
M: Here you are.
W: You are a great help, Ted.
M: I don’t quite understand why you need my note book. You do well in making notes.
W: Well, recently, I have to work in a restaurant from 7 o’clock to 10 o’clock every evening. And sometimes I can’t follow the teacher.
M: Oh, that’s really bad for your study. Do you have to work part-time?
W: Yeah. My father lost his job two months ago and I must make some money by myself.
M: Hmm, I understand. Please take care of yourself!
W: Thanks.
Text 8
W: Excuse me, sir. I’m a bit lost. Could you help me out, please?
M: Sure! I can give you directions. I know this area well. I’ve been living here for ten years. Where are you heading?
W: I need to find a gas station. My car is low on gas.
M: Alright. Go down this road and drive on for about two more miles.
W: OK. Is it on this road?
M: No. Take the third left and go for about half a mile. You will get to the gas station?
W: Is the gas station on the left side or the right side of the road?
M: It will be on the right.
W: What does it look like?
M: It has a red roof. You can’t miss it.
W: Thanks a lot!
Text 9
W: Jack, I think we should get a small family car?
M: What? You mean we should sell my sports car! Never!
W: But it’s expensive to run and it’s really old. You bought it long before I met you.
M: That’s true but I never have any trouble with it! It always starts at once when I press the starter!
W: It didn’t start at once yesterday morning!
M: That was only because it was so cold now in winter!
W: Good cars should starts easily in any season.
M: That’s right but I still don’t want to sell my sports car. It’s my old friend.

Text 10
Once there was a pianist in a bar. People came just to hear him play. But one night, a lady was tired of listening to the piano and asked him to sing a song. So he did. He had never sung in public before. Now he was singing for the very first time! Nobody had expected he could sing so beautifully! All the people present had a good time and the pianist was also very happy because he found that he could sing well.
He may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name pianist in a no-name bar. Now he found, by accident, his ability to sing, so he went on working hard on singing. Later, the pianist became one of the best-known singers in the US. His name was Nat King Cole. You, too, have skills and abilities that you haven’t found. You may not feel that your talent is great, but it may be better than you think. With hard work, most skills can be improved. Besides, you may have no success at all if you do nothing about your talent.