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老河口市高级中学2023年春季学期期中考试高二年级英语试题注意：本卷共10页，四部分，满分150分，时间120分钟。答题要求：请将班级，姓名，考号填写在答题卡内密封栏中，并将答案填写在答题卡指定位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation take place?A. In the post office.           B. In a taxi.         C. In a hotel.2. What does the man want to know?A. When Grandma is coming over.           B. When his mother will be home.C. When he should call the woman.3.What will Jeff’s father do?A. Lose weight.             B. Learn driving.       C. Buy a car for Jeff.4.What does the woman mean?A. The new computer is cool.                B. Her computer broke down.C. She needs a bigger computer.5.How does the man suggest the woman deal with the old shoes?A. Have them repaired.      B. Throw them away.       C. Sell them online.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。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What will Sam go to Russia for?A. His mother’s wishes.       B. Sightseeing.          C. Business.7. Why does the woman refuse Sam’s invitation?A. She hasn’t prepared for her trip.            B. She is unsuitable for such a trip.C. She prefers to travel with her sister. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. Who is going to Singapore?A. Grace.               B. Steve.                    C. Taylor.9. What does the man think of Taylor?A. Shy.                  B. Great.                       C. Bad-tempered.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. Where does the man want to go?A. Washington.              B. New York.                 C. Chicago.11. Why does the man refuse to travel at night?A. It’s too late.              B. It’s very tiring.             C. It’s dangerous.12. What time will the man arrive?A. At 8:40 am.              B. At 7:36 am.               C. At 6:06 am.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Where is Susan?AIn Chicago.               B. In Shanghai.             C. In New York.14. What is the man doing now?A. Visiting the manager.       B. Spending his holiday.    C. Having a business trip.15. When does the woman plan to send the purchase order?A. This Thursday.            B. This Friday.               C. Next Tuesday.16. How soon does the woman hope to receive the products?A. In three days.              B. In two weeks.               C. In one month.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. How does the speaker find Americans spending one hour driving to work?A. Normal.                B. Tiring.               C. Costly.18. How should one get a learner’s permit?A. Have classes.             B. Take a road test.        C. Pass a written test.19. What does the speaker say about taking classes in driving schools?A. It is a must.            B. You may skip it.        C. The cost is high.20. What does the speaker talk about at last?A. Traffic rules.             B. Safety issues.         C. Driving skills. 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。AFire Prevention InformationThe University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler (喷水灭火装置)systems,fire alarms,and fire extinguishers (灭火器).They also provide educational programs on fire safety in the residence halls. Fire AlarmsThe floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual (手动的)fire alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never tamper with (胡乱摆弄)these systems. False fire alarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.Fire ExtinguishersFire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property. Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.Smoke DetectorsA smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on.·Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.21.What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?A.To provide part-time jobs for students.B.To lead the students to the nearest exits.C.To check and maintain fire prevention equipment.D.To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals.22.What do the automatic fire alarm systems include?A.Pipes and smoke detectors.              B.Heat and smoke detectors, and sprinklers.C.Fire alarm pull stations and pipes.         D.Sprinklers and fire alarm pull stations.23.What do we know about the use of fire extinguishers?A.Using them wrongly results in punishment.B.Irresponsible use of them can damage them.C.Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.D.Using them without a trainer present is forbidden.BIn valleys with thick plants, different-sized round and square buildings with faded yellow clay walls and wooden roofs, tulou lie in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian Province. There are more than 23,000 tulou in Yongding, which became well-known after 46 were given World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2008. “The structures were awarded because they are exceptional examples of a building of tradition and function demonstrating a particular type of communal (共有的) living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment, an outstanding example of human settlement,” UNESCO said.The giant multi-storied tulou were built with wood and mud walls. Constructed from the 15th to 20th centuries, these massive communal homes were sited based on feng shui principles, which claim to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their environment. Tulou are also purposefully resting amid tea, tobacco, rice plantations and abundant forests of pine and bamboo.Throughout history, tulou residents have mostly been Hakka — migrants in southern China. Population pressures created conflict between the Hakka and their neighbors, so they built their homes to double as defending. The buildings are mainly four or five stories high. The first floor serves as the kitchen, the second is used for grain storage and the upper floors act as living areas. The structures are mainly symmetrical (对称的), and their defensive features include ironclad gates, escape tunnels, narrow openings for weapons under the dark-tiled roofs, and a water well. For their defensive function, only rooms on the third floor and higher have windows, which are very small. With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.Communal living is integrity to these villages, where the closed wall design boosts social interaction. Residents gather in the courtyard for ceremonies such as ancestor worship and weddings. Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.24. What do we know about tulou?A. Over 23,000 tulou were given World Heritage status.B. Among 23,000 tulou, only 46 became famous globally.C. Tulou is the most outstanding Chinese human settlement.D. They’re exceptional buildings of tradition and function.25. What is most important for residents during a long period of conflict?A. Enough food.                  B. Escape tunnels.C. Small windows.                D. Defensive weapons.26. What is probably the author’s attitude to the protection of tulou?A. Unconcerned.                B. Favorable.C. Negative.                    D. Unclear.27. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A. Tulou: Given the World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008B. Tulou: a Special Chinese Structure Combining Living and DefendingC. Tulou: Different-Sized Round and Square BuildingsD. Tulou: in Harmony with Their EnvironmentsCFrom the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, plastic continues to pollute the environment, and it creates a significant threat to all life forms on Earth. Despite knowing the effects of plastic pollution, we have not been able to ban the use of plastic products. Now, thanks to the invention of a 17-year-old girl, Arora, we finally have a better choice. This plastic-like material is made from prawn(大虾）shells, and it breaks down 1.5 million times faster than most of the commercial plastic products we use today.The Australian teen first became aware of the impact of plastic waste on the environment when shopping with her mother. She wondered why her mother had to pay for the plastic bags. When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one. But the journey of inventing “eco-friendly plastic” was not easy. She experimented with a number of organic materials such as cornflour and banana peels, both of which had to be ruled out because of their solubility. One night, while having dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to research. Later, she would describe that dinner as her “Eureka” moment.She extracted the material called “chitin” from the shells and then mixed it with an insoluble protein called “fibroin”, which is found in silk cocoons. Using the combination of these two organic materials, Arora created a plastic-like material that breaks down completely within just 33 days. Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.Arora’s invention has caused a stir, and she has won a number of awards. As an inspiring young woman, Arora wants to make a difference in the world, and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can. 28. What inspired Arora to create a kind of special plastic?A. Cashier’s words about paid plastic bags. B. Her determination to protect the prawns.C. A class about plastic’s impact on the planet.D. Her plan to save money on plastic products.29. What could be a “Eureka” moment?A. A moment of needing reflection. B. A moment of finding the truth.C. A moment of having sudden inspiration.D. A moment of enjoying the celebration.30. What can be known about the new plastic in paragraph 4?A. It is made from non-organic materials. B. It can break down totally in a month.C. It can be used to help plants to grow. D. It is extracted from an insoluble protein.31. Which of the following can best describe Arora?A. Brave and clever.           B. Creative and inspiring. C. Active and considerate.      D. Humorous and friendly.DFood is extremely important to us human beings and rice is one of the main food in the world. Australian researchers have discovered a way to genetically engineer rice which would provide significant health benefits to more than half the world’s population.A study undertaken at the University of Tasmania, published in a respected journal of the National Academy of Sciences, discovered a method to increase the resistant starch (抗性淀粉）content in rice, making it more digestible and leading to lower rate of diabetes (糖尿病）and overweight.Steven Smith, the lead author of the study and a foreign expert for the Chinese government who has been appointed to work on crop improvement projects by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said increasing the higher resistant starch content gave this “designer” rice many added health benefits. “We have discovered that we can increase the amount of resistant starch in cooked rice, which could provide health benefits for a large number of people in Asia and beyond,” Smith said in a media release on Friday. “The same approach can be adapted for use in other cereals, including wheat. Not only can it have benefits for diabetes and obesity, but also for disorders of the bowel(肠）including cancer.”Rice is the main food for more than half the world’s population, providing much of the world with most of their calories. Smith said that as the rate of diabetes and obesity in Asian countries continued to grow, his “designer” rice could provide a way to limit health problems.“Not only does resistant starch reduce the possibility of a ‘sugar hit’ but it also reduces the appetite and promotes the growth of the healthy germs.” Smith said.Smith divides his time between the University of Tasmania and his research lab in Beijing where he hopes to make significant advance in sustainable (可持续的）living. 32.What do we know about the study?A. It will have a significant effect on crop researches.B. It is part of Chinese crop improvement projects.C. It was jointly carried out by Australia and China.D. It helps solve the food problem for over half of the world’s population.33. Based on the text, the resistant starch ________.A. exists in large amounts in cooked riceB. is helpful in digestion and lowers the rate of overweight and diabetes C. decreases the possibility of a “sugar hit” and provides more caloriesD. increases people’s appetite and improves the growth of healthy germs34. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to _________.A. the approach     B. cooked rice     C. resistant starch      D. media release35. Where does this text probably come from?A. An environmental report.                B. A medical journal.C. An engineering textbook.                D. An agricultural magazine.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。For people who are planning a trip, a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think of. After all, there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization, gain exciting experiences and spend quality time with family and friends.    36   Museums are where people learn something new, at every age! Are you interested in something specific?    37    There, you will find yourself drawn in and inspired! Museums are a fantastic place to learn about a region’s history, scientific achievements, major cultural events, and of course, dinosaurs. They also design exhibitions related to visual arts, industrial innovations and anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to the future.    38    They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons. To achieve that, museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities, interactive and knowledge-based.Museums support tourism. They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities. Museums aren’t a burden on tax revenue (税收) or a separate concern from other city projects.    39    Statistics show that museums support more than 726,000 jobs in America.Museums shape communities. They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn about local history. Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective identity is formed. They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each other.    40   A. Museums often deliver kids-centered exhibitions. B. Museums bring out the best qualities in children. C. Then, visit a local museum to learn about that subject.D. Instead, they generate funding and promote employment.E. Even shopping at the gift shop there is an opportunity for connection.F. The fact, however, is that museums offer magical benefits in many ways.G.On the contrary, they consume a small percentage of city funds annually.   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。Marley Christian found a young koala, next to his dying mother. However, becoming motherless wasn’t his only  41  . The rescuer from Friends of the Koala also   42   he was missing a foot.Marley did her best for Triumph, the koala. She used socks to  43   his stump (残肢), which helped ease the discomfort Triumph felt whenever he tried to put   44   on it, but Marley thought she couldn’t   45   there. She began searching the Internet for pet prostheses (假体). But for a koala, there was nothing   46  .” I was told it couldn’t be done,” Marley said.Marley did find a company specializing in animal prostheses that would like to  47   the case, but they were unsuccessful after several   48  . Eventually Marley found the  49   right in her neighborhood. She mentioned Triumph’s trouble to her dental prosthetist(牙医） Jon Doulman, and he   50   to find a way to make a prosthesis for Triumph.“  51  , it’s different from tooth problems,” Jon said. “But it’s worth a try.” After making one  52   of Triumph’s stump, he created a pink rubber boot, which could help make Triumph’s  53   of movement return. “It’s a seemingly   54   thing. But the design of the dentist does change Triumph’s life. Once the boot was   55  , he did a little jump, and then ran around. I actually cried,” said Marley.41. A. accident B. misfortune C. result D. difference42. A. suspected B. wondered C. concluded D. noticed43. A. cover B. cure C. warm D. solidify44. A. emphasis B. hope C. burden D. weight45. A. continue B. leave C. cease D. stick46. A. helpful B. available C. convenient D. satisfactory47. A. take on B. figure out C. seek for D. look into48. A. examinations B. attempts C. discussions D. treatments49. A. inspiration B. support C. response D. solution50. A. happened B. agreed C. volunteered D. recommended51. A. Naturally B. Surprisingly C. Thankfully D. Strangely52. A. example B. model C. issue D. mark53. A. preference B. memory C. freedom D. intention54. A. ordinary B. touching C. imperfect D. unlikely55. A. adjusted B. completed C. attached D. confirmed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。 For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beauty    56    sharing these photos online and in exhibitions.“This    57    (true) represents Beijing — the old and the new, nicely mixing together,” Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building.    58    is located in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.With rich historical heritage, Beijing    59    (be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets    60    (lose) in the city’s splendid ancient architecture. Meanwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city    61    (combine) high-end businesses and various industries. “It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, which is    62    I decided to pursue my career here,” he said.Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, hoping to serve as    63    bridge between China and the West. The    64    (display) that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.“I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I’ll keep sharing photos of China    65    the rest of the world.” 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）春季是充满希望的季节，但也是各种传染病多发的季节。假定你是校学生会主席李华，请代表学生会给你校英语报“青少年健康”栏目写一封主题为“健康生活.远离病毒”的倡议书，内容包括：1.简述倡议目的；2.提出防范措施；3.倡议共同行动。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已经给岀，不计入词数。（相关词汇：传染病 infectious diseases；口罩：mask：病毒：virus）Dear fellow students,    Spring is coming!_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                            The Student Union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。It was one o’clock in the morning. In the Rivesville town art gallery, a window opened and a man came in. His name was Harry Black, and he was a thief. It was dark in the art gallery, but Harry had a light. He looked across the room at a painting."There it is!" he said.Harry moved quickly across the room. He stood and looked at the painting."A million dollars for this?" he thought. "I don’t understand it."But he took a knife from his coat. Then he took the painting very, very slowly from its frame. Harry went back across the room to the window, but he walked into a table. There was a beautiful blue glass vase on the table. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. He ran across the piece of glass to the window.Harry rented a room in Mrs. Allen’s house. He went quietly up to his room and closed the door. In his room, Harry took the painting from his bag. He wrapped it with a newspaper and put the newspaper under his bed.In the morning, Janey Allen was putting old bottles into a box. On the TV, a reporter was at the Rivesville art gallery. He was talking about the lost painting and the broken glass vase. Janey glanced at the photo of the blue vase. At that time Harry wasn’t in his room. He was talking on his telephone. Janey was looking for old newspapers. Every Friday morning, she took them from every room in the house. Then later, the newspaper recycling truck arrived. Janey opened Harry’s door and looked into his room. She always took his old newspapers or bottles for recycling. She found a newspaper under Harry’s bed. She put the old newspapers into a black recycling box. Then she ran from the house and saw the truck. "Wait!" she said. And she quickly gave the box to one of the men.Harry came back to the house. He saw the recycling truck, and he saw Janey."The newspaper...!Oh, no!" Harry said.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1:He chased after the truck.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph2:Then Janey called the police on the telephone. __________________________________ 　_________________________________________________________________________