2022-2023学年安徽省宣城市高二上学期期末调研英语考试试题含解析

  宣城市2022—2023学年度第一学期期末调研测试

高二英语试题

考生注意事项：

1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名､考号在答题卷指定位置填写清楚并将条形码粘贴在指定区域。

3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题部分每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑;非选择题部分请用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答案区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷､草稿纸上作答无效。

4.考试结束时，务必将答题卡交回。

第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)

做题时，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. When will the speakers leave for the zoo?

A. At 8:15.  B. At 9:45.  C. At 10:30.

2. How did the man go to meet the woman?

A. By taxi.  B. By bus.  C. On foot.

3. What will the woman do next?

A. Check her eyes.  B. Have a rest.  C. Read a book.

4. What does the woman dislike about the second pair of shoes?

A. Their size.  B. Their color.  C. Their style.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. Driving.  B. Swimming. C. Drawing.

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。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和第7两个小题。

6. What are the speakers using to find their way at first?

A. A map.  B. A phone.  C. Instructions.

7. Which place are the speakers trying to find?

A. A restaurant.  B. A shop.  C. A farm.

听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。

8. Where can the man put his bag?

A. On the desk.  B. In the locker.  C. Behind the door.

9. What should the man do after getting into the exam hall?

A Show his student ID card.

B. Turn off the mobile phone.

C. Find his examination number on the desk.

听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。

10. How does the woman feel about the festival?

A. Bored.  B. Disappointed.  C. Interested.

11. Why does the man prefer the afternoon show?

A. It is more exciting.  

B. It is suitable for his brother.

C. It has his favorite band.

12. What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?

A. See a film.  B. Do her work.  C. Go to the music festival.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Co-workers.  

B. Employer and employee.

C. Interviewer and interviewee.

14. Where does Robert live now?

A. In America.  B. In England.  C. In India.

15. What did Robert’s company mainly develop at first?

A. Office software.  B. Apps for education.  C. Apps for amusement.

16. What is Robert’s aim for the future?

A. To change people’s lifestyles.

B. To stand out from the competition.

C. To produce more kinds of smartphones.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17. Which date was Van Gogh born on?

A. March 30.  B. March 20.  C. March 13.

18. What did Van Gogh do when he was 15?

A. He began to learn French. 

B. He decided to be an artist.

C. He started to work.

19. Which country did Van Gogh move to in 1886?

A. France.  B. Germany.  C. Britain.

20. How did Theo support Van Gogh according to the talk?

A. He made paintings for Van Gogh.

B. He sold Van Gogh’s paintings to others.

C. He bought Van Gogh’s works from others.

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题;每题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

About City Cruises - Red River Rover（24hr）

As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend.

See and experience the sights and splendor of this great city from the relaxed comfort of a modern, all-weather, wheelchair-friendly City Cruises RiverLinerTM with open upper deck and spacious lower saloon with panoramic （全景的）windows. During your cruise you will have live commentary（解说）from the experienced crew giving you lots of insights you wouldn't find in the guide books.

The Hop on Hop off Pass allows you to make unlimited use of the river services between the piers（码头）of operation:

Westminster Pier: Houses of Parliament

Abbey Waterloo Pier: London Eye London Aquarium

Tower Pier: Tower of London, Tower Bridge

Greenwich Pier; Greenwich, Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark

Important Information

You should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time.

Passenger numbers are difficult to predict each day and can vary on account of public holidays, weather condition, events, etc. City Cruises cannot guarantee that you will get the sightseeing sailing that you have booked—please ensure that you arrive in reasonable time.

All boats have seating and are fully heated.

All boats offer open space areas with great views. Many have open decks offering a better view.

Free live commentary is in English on each sightseeing cruise.

Free audio guides are available in 8 languages: Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, English and Japanese.

1. What can we learn about City Cruises RiverLinerTM?

A. It doesn't provide services on windy days.

B. It is not accessible to disabled passengers.

C. It ignores the great history of River Thames.

D. It enables you to learn further about the sights.

2. In which pier can a passenger view London Eye?

A. Westminster Pier. B. Greenwich Pier.

C. Tower Pier. D. Abbey Waterloo Pier.

3. We can conclude from the passage that________.

A. passengers sensitive to cold should wear more clothes

B. passengers can view landmark sights of London on board

C. passengers should book visits to get the guaranteed sailing

D. passengers can watch live commentaries in various languages

B

School had just started in August when Conner began throwing up for no reason. It wasn’t long before the boy also began suffering terrible headaches. In February a 1.7-inch tumor (肿瘤) was found in his brain and Conner was set to begin to receive radiation (放射疗法) treatments. Before treatments start, technicians make a white plastic mask to keep patients immovable and protect unaffected parts of the brain while radiation is directed at the tumor.

It’s an unpleasant experience and a frightening time. The doctor Cook decided that the masks could at least be made to look like something fun — maybe Batman or Mickey Mouse. “I started thinking these masks are white and not fun at all for kids,” she told The Greenville News. “I felt like if we could make it a little more fun for them, they might be a little more excited about coming in for the treatment. Because the kids are afraid. While the treatment itself isn’t physically painful, it can cause a lot of anxiety. And the treatment is required daily for up to six weeks.” And the masks really make a difference. “The kids really like them because they get to choose something themselves.” Cook said.

When new children come in for the treatment, Cook finds out what their favorite movies or cartoon characters are. Then she sets about creating the mask by drawing the image she wants onto paper, sticking it with glue, and once it’s dry, she applies the colors using paints. Each child can take the mask home once the treatment ends.

“Coming to the doctor always means fear and pain. I wanted to make it fun,” she said. “The kids really love it. It’s something they enjoy and can relate to. And it fills an interest I have. I get great pleasure from it.”

4. Why was the plastic mask used according to Paragraph 1?

A. To check the patient’s brain.

B. To reduce the patient’s headache.

C. To protect the patient’s brain during the treatment.

D. To prevent the patient from throwing up.

5. What can we know about the radiation treatment?

A. It can be received at home.

B. It may make the patients feel anxious.

C. It has to be finished in a month.

D. It will cause huge physical pain for patients.

6. What does Cook do to help the children being treated?

A. Make the masks more interesting to kids.

B. Show them their favorite movies or TV shows.

C. Dress them up as cartoon characters.

D. Offer them some free masks as gifts.

7 What does the author want to show by telling this story?

A. Health matters to everyone.

B. Creativity leads to success.

C. Love can treat the terrible sickness.

D. Kindness can bring warmth and joy.

C

Figure skating, speed skating, and ice hockey can all trace their beginnings to early civilizations that fastened animal bones to their feet to skate on ice, according to A Dictionary of British History. Bone runners found in Switzerland date as far back as 3000 B. C. and there is also evidence of ice skating in Scandinavia in the Middle Ages.

Modern skating perhaps got its start in the Netherlands, where it was considered a national recreation in the early 17th century, when nobles skated on frozen canals for fun. Wealthy Europeans picked up the sport while visiting the Netherlands, and British royals soon brought skating back to England in the late 1600s. When the Thames froze over in 1683, skating was among the many recreations at London’s famous winter fair on the ice, which King Charles II attended.

At the end of the 18th century, American ballet dancer Jackson Haines transformed the sport into what is now known as figure skating by introducing elements of ballet to the ice. Haines skated in bear and ballet costumes and toured with exhibitions across Europe, where he was most admired in Vienna, Austria.

Ice skating evolved into other sports, including speed skating and ice hockey. Speed skating has been around as early as Dutch people dared to race on their skates, but hockey developed in 19th century Canada as an icy version of field hockey. Both were well-established by the 1900s, so they were on the list in the first Winter Olympics.

Since the 1900s, different ice skating clubs have been founded around the Western world. As interest grew, the clubs’ membership increased over the next 50 years. By the end of 20th century, ice skating was so widespread that it was one of the few recreations enjoyed by almost every westerner.

8. Which of the following is the oldest sport according to the text?

A. Ice hockey. B. Bone running.

C. Speed skating. D. Figure skating.

9. Who contributed most to the figure skating?

A. Jackson Haines. B. British royals.

C. Dutch people. D. King Charles II.

10. In what order did the author write the passage?

A. In order of importance. B. In order of place.

C. In order of frequency. D. In order of time.

11. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. How ice skating came into being.

B. Why ice skating is famous in the world.

C. How ice skating became well-received.

D Why ice skating enters Winter Olympics.

D

Automaker General Motors has announced the expectation of achieving carbon neutrality (中和) by 2040. On the way to that goal, the company hopes to get rid of automobile emissions (排放物) by 2035.

GM said it will take a science-based approach to become carbon neutral, balancing carbon dioxide emissions. Furthermore, it plans to remove gas-powered vehicle production by 2035. It intends that by 2025, 40% of its vehicles will be battery powered.

“General Motors is joining governments and companies around the globe working to establish a safer, greener and better world,” said Mary Barra, GM chairman and CEO. “We encourage others to work together and make a significant influence on our industry and on the economy as a whole.”

Transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, just over 28%, the Environmental Protection Agency reported. That is why GM and other industry leaders have joined the Science Based Targets initiative, which calls on businesses to take action to do with climate change.

A clear step for GM to become carbon neutral is to switch from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Traditional gas vehicles make up about 75% of GM’s greenhouse emissions, the company said. Their production facilities make up the other 25%, but the manufacturer aims to control the ratio (比率) by using wind and solar energy. GM said it will power its U.S. factories with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and globally by 2035.

The bigger obstacle falls on the consumer. An electric vehicle is significantly more expensive. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) says the average electric car costs $ 19,000 more than a gasoline-powered car. But GM has spent years improving its battery technology. Maybe that’s the reason why it can get rid of automobile emissions in the next 14 years with much confidence.

12. What measure is GM taking to achieve the goal of removing carbon dioxide emissions?

A. Working with global organizations.

B. Cutting back on battery-powered cars.

C. Gaining industrial and financial support.

D. Reducing production of cars powered by gas.

13. What is Mary Barra’s attitude towards GM’s carbon-neutral approach?

A. Supportive. B. Opposed.

C. Critical. D. Indifferent.

14. According to the passage, what results in the greenhouse gas emissions in the US to a large extent?

A. Renewable energy. B. Fast food.

C. Transportation. D. Electric vehicles.

15. Which of the following best explains the word “manufacturer” underlined in paragraph 5?

A. Consumer. B. Environmentalist.

C. Producer. D. Advertiser.

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。

Giving generously and receiving gratefully make it easier to live happily with others. ___16___

Let me start with the idea of giving generously. ___17___ For example, my husband and I have family members who only contact us when they need money. We usually accept their requests, but we rarely receive a “ thank you ”. Most people would say that my husband and I are being used, and I suppose we are. But when we give, we shouldn't be giving for the purpose of getting gratitude or praise. ___18___

The good news is that when we lead our lives being nice to others, our lives run more smoothly. If you're generous, yes, some people will use you. But if you practice being generous, most of your relationships will improve.

___19___ I truly believe that you cannot say "thank you" enough when you receive. So often we get lazy about expressing gratitude. Parents can feel unappreciated by their children, and teachers can feel unappreciated by their students. Do you think it unnecessary to thank them when receiving just because a task is part of someone's job description? That's wrong!

Words of appreciation make others feel good about themselves like nothing else. It's good for us to say "thank you" because we regularly need to remind ourselves of how lucky we are. ___20___

If you are looking for a way to improve your life, I can give you one： Give generously and receive gratefully.

A. Thus saying "thank you” can bring us good luck.

B. Rather, we should be giving because it's a good thing.

C. And hearing those two words can make us feel great for days.

D. And at the same time, we should remember to receive gratefully.

E. In return, we are to help others by giving them our time or money,

F. I think people are unwilling to be generous to others for fear of being used.

G. Yet, why do we have such difficulty achieving these things in our relationships?

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。

Derlin Newey, an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver was in disbelief when the Valdez Family visited him. The local TV station was there to ____21____ the moment. “I don’t know what to say,” said Newey as he ____22____ tears of joy. Newey delivers ____23____ for others, about 30 hours a week. He said he couldn’t live merely on social security.

____24____ being a delivery driver, Newey is also a rising TikTok star thanks to some loyal ____25____ inspired by his kindness.

The Valdez Family always ask for him when ____26____ pizza and started recording his deliveries as TikTok videos on their channel@vendingheads. “It’s unbelievable. Everybody ____27____ him,” said Carlos Valdez. The Valdez Family claimed his signature phrase with each ____28____ was, “Hello, are you looking for some pizza?”

With more than 53,000 followers, they often got comments asking why Newey was delivering pizzas at his ____29____. The Valdez Family decided to use their platform for some good. They asked their followers to make a ____30____ to help Newey, and they were quickly able to raise $12,000. They presented a signed check to him as a gift from his “TikTok Family.”

Newey didn’t even know what TikTok was, but was ____31____ for the unexpected blessing. The Valdez Family said that the ____32____ couldn’t have gone any better. “We just need to treat people with ____33____ and respect the way he does. He ____34____ our heart,” said Valdez.

And if the cash wasn’t enough, the Valdez Family ____35____ the surprise with a T-shirt that read, “Hello, are you looking for some pizza?”

21. A. interview B. witness C. advocate D. call

22. A. held back B. moved on C. cleaned up D. wiped out

23. A. fruit B. meals C. pizzas D. water

24. A. Except B. Despite C. Beyond D. Besides

25. A. artists B. teenagers C. parents D. customers

26. A. picking B. ordering C. selecting D. eating

27. A. admires B. dislikes C. hates D. recognizes

28. A. lunch B. assignment C. delivery D. job

29. A. number B. house C. age D. time

30. A. part B. donation C. list D. meeting

31. A. useful B. helpful C. hopeful D. grateful

32. A. information B. surprise C. news D. article

33. A. kindness B. sadness C. eagerness D. happiness

34. A. drove B. stole C. broke D. lent

35. A. exchanged B. encountered C. sweetened D. detected

第二节(共10小题;每小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。

Sugar painting, ____36____ its name suggests, is made of sugar. The history of it can be traced back to Ming Dynasty, ____37____ sugar tigers, sugar lions or figures of ministers were sacrificed to gods and ancestors in royal court. With the handicraft ____38____ (spread) in the folk and evolving into sugar painting, now it can be found in ____39____ (variety) areas of China along the streets or in the parks. There, you may find an artist at a wooden stand with a large marble, a wheel with animal patterns and a pot of melted sugar. Most artists have a wheel for people to spin, which ____40____ (determine) which animal he or she will draw based ____41____ where the arrow lands.

This is how sugar paintings are made. Boil sugar in fire until it can draw wire. Then scoop up (舀) a spoon of melted sugar juice, and cast quickly on a marble back and forth ____42____ (create) a shape. After the accomplishment, scoop up the sugar painting with a shovel. Then use a wooden stick to hold the figure.

As a symbol of Chinese culture, nowadays, the charm of sugar painting has been ____43____ (gradual) getting more and more attention and ____44____ (recognise). So far, Chengdu Sugar Painting _____45_____ (list) into “National Intangible Cultural Heritage”.

第四部分  写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

46. 假定你是学生会“关爱老人”项目的负责人。学生会拟在居假期间组织志愿者到社区帮助老年人学习使用智能手机和上网, 请你给校《英文报》写封倡议书, 内容包括：

1. 老人们遇到的困难；

2. 能提供的帮助和活动的意义；

3. 报名参与项目的方式。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

Dear fellow students,

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Students’ Union

第二节(满分25分)

47. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。

Having held the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was the shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.

Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited. I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.

A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked, “Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest?” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,” she added.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore throat.”

This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion I even told Ms. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my script. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools, I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.

The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.

Paragraph 1:

Soon, it was my turn to talk.

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Paragraph 2:

Finally, results were announced after the contest.

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听力答案：1-5 BCBCA 6-10 CABCC 11-15 BBCAA 16-20 BACAB