2022-2023学年广东省开平市忠源纪念中学高二下学期4月期中考试英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力部分）

  2022-2023学年度第二学期中段考试

高二英语科试卷

第一部分    客观题 （共45题，满分65分）

第一节：选择填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）

1．The car, if ________  by force, will send out sirens to attract people’s attention.

A. opened     B. open      C. opening     D. to open

2．You ____________________ (work) on the computer for three hours and you should stop to take a break now.

A. worked    B. was working   C. have been working  D. was worked

3．I’ve told that this film is adapted from the story ________  on Mr Li’s own experiences in the 1980s.

A. based      B. basing     C. bases     D. to base

4．He is used to ________  a walk in the park after supper.

A. taken      B. being taken    C. takes      D. taking

5．Many students feel ________(stress) out with so much homework every day.

A. stressing      B. stressful      C. stressed       D. to stress

6．My decision is ________(set) my own website after graduation from university.

A. set       B. to set      C. to be set       D. having set

7．The advertisements are broadcast day and night，________(aim) to persuade people to buy their products.

A. aiming     B. aimed     C. to aim     D. aims

8．John received an invitation to dinner，and with his work____________， he gladly accepted it.

A. to finish     B. finishing     C. finished   D. being finished

9．Mike managed to convince his girl friend ________(go) on the trip with him.

A. going      B. to go      C. gone      D. went

10. A lot of teachers were praised at the meeting yesterday, two of _________ are from our school.

A. who      B. which      C. them      D. whom

第二节：完形填空（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）

     My daughter is only two years old and, like most girls, already has a nurturing（养育） spirit growing inside of her. She tries to   11   everything that she has. She already has favorite suits, favorite toys, and even a favorite blanket.
     This blanket is a pink one that was purchased for her before she was born. It seems to be the one she   12   the closest. I always see her dragging that blanket around. She sits and eats with it and even jumps right out of the bath to run to it. She won't turn it   13   ! It gets washed many times in the course of a week yet it is almost always   14   .
     Normally I just laugh at the thing but recently my daughter has had a cold. Any parent will tell you that germs can get into the things the child   15    and cause them to stay sick instead of getting better. So, unwillingly, we   16    the blanket out of my daughter's daily life. Of course, she wasn't   17   . It was something that she loved, knew was hers, and had established   18     with. However, since the blanket is gone, she has a better   19     of getting over her cold faster and not getting sick again. She doesn't know it but the blanket is part of what was keeping her trapped in a state of sickness. We, as   20    , know a lot of things that are keeping us from our true purpose, or even, true happiness. But we won't let them   21    . We have friends, habits, and guilty pleasures that keep us trapped in a state of sickness, disappointment, suffering or   22   . We'd rather keep them   23     because they are familiar. But sometimes change is beautiful.   24     our security blankets is a tall order but a   25     step for us to grow.

11.   A. reserve   B. collect  C. love    D. study

12.   A. watches   B. holds   C. follows   D. touches

13.   A. loose   B. soft   C. easy    D. low

14.   A. broken   B. dirty   C. warm    D. old

15.   A. makes fun of   B. holds in     C. has power over D. has contact with

16.   A. kicked   B. led   C. forced   D. sent

17.   A. excited   B. pleased  C. confused   D. ashamed

18.   A. usage   B. interest  C. familiarity  D. hope

19.   A. idea   B. sense   C. habit    D. chance

20.   A. researchers  B. doctors  C. adults   D. friends

21.   A. go    B. hide   C. happen   D. develop

22.   A. pity    B. pain   C. curiosity   D. burden

23.   A. completed  B. safe   C. close    D. open

24.   A. Observing  B. Keeping  C. Repairing   D. Dropping

25.   A. possible   B. perfect  C. unique   D. necessary

第三节：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）

A

MOTHER EARTH NEWS GUIDE TO VEGETABLE GARDENING
     For years, millions of readers have turned to Mother Earth News for trusted advice on growing vegetables and fruits. This book covers decades of wisdom, bringing together all the essential techniques, complete growing guides, helpful tips, useful photographs, and inspiring illustrations for which Mother Earth News is known.
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     That's right, garden through the seasons with dozens of vegetable-and fruit-specific growing guides. Start with your favorites or learn to love something new. In slower-growing or more challenging seasons, Mother is there to help. Whether you need to know the best vegetables to grow in the shade or the top gardening tips for soil health in winter, this book has it all. Subscribe（订阅） from June1 to June 10 and save 30% off the cover price. If you pay with a credit card, you can save additional 2 dollars.
    Category: Organic Gardening, Bookstore
    Pages: 272
    ISBN-10: 0-7603-5187-2
    ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-5187-1
    Weight: 1.94
    Item Number: 8179
    Price: ＄27.9

26.  What is Mother Earth News mainly about？ 

A. Techniques of taking photos.
B. Advice on cooking delicious food.
C. Tips on growing vegetables and fruits.
D. Suggestions on beautifying your garden.

27.  How much do you pay for the book with a credit card on June 7?

A. ＄17.53      B. ＄8.37     C. ＄25.9     D. ＄19.53

28.  What is this text？

A. A short story.     B. An introduction to a book.
C. A book review.    D. An advertisement for a book.

B

     I was born with eye disease. At school I even couldn't read the blackboard. By the time I got to university, I couldn't really see images(图像) at all. I just can tell the difference between light and dark. In the first year of my PHD, I was almost 100% blind.
     When I was young I used to get very angry if I encountered something I found difficult or couldn't do because of my eyes. But over time I learned that wasn't a helpful response. There's no point getting wound up by the fact that I can't see, because it won't change it.
      I started climbing when I was young. My dad took me up my first rock route(路线) when I was two. All my early climbing was outdoor traditional climbing. My dad had been in the Mountain Rescue and was part of Mountaineering Club, so we would go for weekends away climbing throughout the UK.
     He taught me everything I know and I led my first route outside when I was 11. At this time I could just about see well enough to place rock gear(齿轮), but not well enough to pick out the routes from the ground. People are usually amazed when they discover that not only do I climb, but I also lead climbs.
     At university I joined the Mountaineering Club and was able to climb much more frequently. We had regular trips to indoor walls and weekends away outdoors. I developed a great circle of climbing friends and went on multiple trips to Europe. On these I started Alpine climbing and ice climbing too.
     There was a time when I thought I might have to give up leading as my eyesight got worse. But I never thought I would stop climbing. I just learnt to adapt myself to the eye disease with the support of my friends. It's quite possible that I wouldn't be as good a climber if I weren't blind—if I didn't have these challenges. That concentration and determination is built through my disability.

29. How did the author eventually respond to his eye problem?

A. He ended up feeling annoyed.
B. He accepted it and faced it bravely.
C. He sought help from others.
D. He quit his study at university.

30. What can we learn about the author's father from Paragraphs 3 and 4?

A. He was a professional climber at university.
B. He ran his own mountaineering club.
C. He taught his son to do outdoor climbing.
D. He introduced his son to a love of rocks.

31. What does the author believe contributed to his success in climbing?

A. His disability.     B. His university.
C. His father.     D. The Mountaineering Club.

32. Which of the following can be the best title?

A. A Blind Man's Life Struggle. B. Mountain Climbing Experience.
C. Courses on Rock Climbing. D. Determination and Experience.

C

     Granada is Spain's most visited city, drawing tourists from all over the world, most of whom are eager to see the famous world heritage sites. Also, some people can enjoy the wonderful music and dance festivals there. Located in Spain's most southern region, you are guaranteed lovely hot weather during the summer. However, as it is set at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, there is skiing during the winter, making it a popular destination all year round.
      Centuries ago, Granada was once a city filled with hundreds of public baths. One of the few that remains undamaged dates back to(始于) the 11th century. However, Granada's most popular attraction is the Alhambra. The name Alhambra means "red castle" because of the color of the stone, which is particularly beautiful at sunset. As you walk through its narrow streets and beautiful gardens, you will be able to experience the charm of this particular region.
      Within the Alhambra is the Parador(旅馆) Granada, which is one of Spain's most popular hotels. It was originally part of a palace and later turned into a convent(女修道院). It's a place where you can calm your mind. Its tranquil courtyard and lovely views are some of the reasons why so many guests enjoy their stay.
      Located on the hill not far from the Alhambra is Albaicin. This used to be an Arab silk market, but today the small streets are filled with shops selling local handicrafts. From Albaicin, there is a steep walk up to a church, but it's well worth the effort. With the mountains in the background, you will be able to get a beautiful view.
      Granada has its own airport with flights from London and Stansted, so flying out for a long weekend couldn't be easier. Why not discover for yourself why so many people around the world love coming to this charming city?

33. Why do so many tourists travel to Granada?

A. To enjoy the famous festivals.
B. To visit the world heritage sites.
C. To learn about its old culture.
D. To experience the exciting skiing.

34. What's the main reason why Alhambra got its name?

A. Because of the stones' color.
B. Because of its heavy pollution.
C. Because of its government.
D. Because of its special position.

35. What does the underlined word "tranquil" in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Broad.   B. Splendid.   C. Amazing.   D. Quiet.

36. What's the author's purpose of writing the text?

A. To entertain readers.    B. To share experiences.
C. To advertise Granada.    D. To offer tour service.

D

For centuries, people have tried to invent a perfect universal written language and Chinese has actually been considered before. Francis Bacon used to think that a language like Chinese and its writing system would have qualified. Chinese doesn’t use an alphabet based on sounds, but symbols indicating meaning.

Chinese character has its special relationship between the sign and what it symbolized. Some of them also look like what they represent. For example, a mountain may look just like a mountain with a peak in the middle. And fire resembles（像） some blazing (燃烧的) logs（原木）. When you put them together and you get volcano. Isn’t that amazing?

While some of them look like what they represent, most of them really don’t. In fact, some of them are incredibly complicated. For instance, “Biang” is the name of a kind of noodle, which has 57 strokes (笔画)．It is very hard for people to pronounce or recognize this character, let alone writing it out correctly. Chinese is so complicated that since the 1950s, a simplified system of characters has been used in the mainland of China. But Chinese characters often represent whole works, and there are a lot of them. In the Chinese dictionary there are around sixty four thousand characters.

So Chinese characters might not become a universal writing system soon. The trouble is not just inventing one, but getting people to use it. It wouldn’t be easy for the whole world to agree on the same set of meanings. After all, language needs a cultural context. You cannot really just use a universal language as you like.

37．What can we learn from Francis Bacon?

A．He believed that Chinese writing system was perfect.

B．He managed to invent a universal written language.

C．He recommended Chinese to use alphabets based on sounds.

D．He thought written Chinese language could be used globally.

38．How does the author explain the characteristic of Chinese character?

A．By analyzing structures of toys.

B．By comparing concepts.

C．By giving examples.

D．By collecting data.

39．Why do Chinese people use a simplified system of Chinese characters?

A．It is hard to pronounce Chinese characters.

B．It is difficult to recognize or write Chinese characters.

C．It is fashionable to use simplified Chinese characters.

D．It is complicated to look up Chinese characters in the dictionaries.

40．What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to write simplified Chinese characters.

B．Why people need a universal written language.

C．Chinese is a perfect universal written language.

D．Whether Chinese are suitable to be a world language.

E

 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

    When you start a new job, you'll probably be introduced to a lot of new people on your first day. And it's important to make a good impression. The following are some practical tips to help you.
     Show up early
     This might seem easy, but many people don't do it.   41   . To make sure you can arrive early, give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning and to travel to your destination.
         42    
     It can be difficult to find the right balance between having an influence on your new role, and disturbing the balance of the delicate office ecosystem. You don't want to walk in and get into trouble, but you also don't want to fade into the background, either.
     Take plenty of notes
     It's a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. Don't be shy about recording information that you know will be useful to you later, like names and passwords. You're likely to face data-overload on your first day.   43    .
     Watch your body language
     You've probably read that body language is important for job interviews, but it can also be a valuable tool in creating a lasting impression when you start a new job. On your first day, be careful of conveying powerful body language.   44    . And do your best to avoid negative body language, such as yawning, frowning, or standing with your hands in your pockets.
     Step away from social media
     While on your first day at the office you must have all sorts of feelings-nerves, anxiety, joy, even boredom-resist the desire to share it on social media. When it comes to updating your friends and followers about the status of your newfound employment, always be cautious and assume your bosses are watching.   45  .
A. Almost certainly, they will in fact
B. Be positive and show interest
C. Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing(自大的)
D. Smile often and look people in the eye
E. Body language is what we should avoid
F. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes early gives you time to settle in
G. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things

第二部分  主观题（共 36 题，满分 55 分）

第一节：语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，满15分）

     Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma Joy on trips to the breathtaking landscapes of America, they   46__   (go) through dozens of cross-country adventures.
    In 2015, Brad Ryan visited his 85-year-old grandma   47__  (live) a simple life on her own, and then he hoped that spending some quality family time with her would help to lift her spirits. When he told   48 __  (story) of his travels to his grandma, she regretted not seeing more of the world. Then Ryan invited his grandma   49 __  (hike) with him, and she accepted his idea   50____  (cheerful). From then on, the pair travelled to National Parks in total, and had many adventures along the way,   51 ___  has even affected his way of life.
     "Life for her now is a lot   52____  (rich). It was the look in her eyes that impressed me a lot." Ryan said, "I love my grandma. She has taught me how to live; I've learned to slow down and see the world in   53___  different way. There are so many viewpoints and knowledge we can gain   54____  our elders. Even if some day she does pass away, I can go back to these places to feel her spirit and feel   55____   (connect) to her."

第二节  课文填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）

We have known about climate change for d __56__ . There is little d  57 ____ that Earth is getting warmer and warmer (see the graph). A warming ocean and atmosphere along with m___58___ ice and rising sea levels provide evidence of a dramatic change in the global climate.

In 2013, a lot of people were s___59______ by a news photo of a dead polar bear that was found on Norway's Arctic island of Svalbard. A___60______ to the scientists who found its dead body, all that remained of the polar bear was "skin and bones". An expert who has studied polar bears for many years said that from the 61___  of its dead body, the bear appeared to have s___62___ and died. Experts claimed that low sea-ice levels c__63____ by climate change meant the bear could not hunt seals as before, so it had to travel greater distances in order to find food. This alarming case s___64____ how the increase in temperature had an i__65____ on Earth's ecology.

第三节  单词或词组拼写（共20个空格，每个空格0.5分，满分10分）

66. Many people are s__________（过敏的）to shrimps, including me.

67. Many people showed a(n)  p________(消极的) attitude towards the new rules. 、

68. The boy was so deeply ________(吸引) into the novel that he didn’t know his teacher was nearby.

69．In order to protect the  e________(生态) balance，the government made it a rule to forbid hunting wild animals.

70. Hearing the news，she is filled with great  s________(悲伤)．

71. It's an opportunity to be social, r______ (释放) stress, and improve your strength.

72. It is the duty of a teacher to s______ (激发) the interest of students and pass on knowledge to them.

73. With the  r______ (改革) and opening-up policy carried out, China has taken on a new look.

74. There are still some  r________(种族的) gaps in that country.

75. In order to lose weight, the young lady prefers to work out regularly rather than take expensive weight-losing p______ (药片).

76. He s______ (抓住) on one mistake in my argument and began to attack me.

77. He  s______ (提交) his proposal for urban development to the government.

78. T he villagers  a_________（放弃）their village to the enemies.

79. He has to learn how to collect water, hunt for food, and _______ ________.

他必须学会如何取水、寻找食物和生火。

80. Water _______　_______  ________ the elements hydrogen and oxygen.

水是由氢元素和氧元素组成的。

81. I wanted to join his club but he ______ me ______ because I was too young.

我想加入他的俱乐部，但他拒绝了我，因为我太年轻了。

第四节：写作（满分20分）

读后续写：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。

Arthur was messy. He didn’t try to make messes, but he didn’t try to clean up much, either. There were always small pieces of food on the table when he was done eating. His socks never made it into the hamper (洗衣篮). And he only picked up his toys when Mom threatened to throw them away. Most days, Mom followed Arthur around the house and cleaned up after him. She brushed the crumbs (碎屑) into her hand and threw them away after meals. She picked up his socks and made sure they got washed, dried and folded neatly before going back in the drawer. She often picked up his toys when he left them to do something else.
     One day, Mom asked Arthur to pick up his toy trains. “Not right now,” Arthur said. He was reading a comic book. The trains had been on the living room floor since the morning.
      “You know what, Arthur? I’m not going to ask you again. I’m done cleaning today.” And with that, mom put her feet up on the sofa and picked up a book to read.
At dinner time, Arthur noticed that there was a big pile of crumbs at his place at the table Mom’s spot was nice and clean. Arthur didn’t like the crumbs very much. After dinner, Arthur’s feet felt cold. He went to his room and opened his drawer（抽屉）, but the drawer was empty. “Mom, where are my socks?” Arthur called.
     “There weren’t any socks in your hamper, so I didn’t wash them,” Mom said. Arthur felt unhappy. Now his feet would be cold, unless he wanted to wear dirty socks from the floor. He decided to stay barefoot.
When it was time for bed, Arthur said good night to Mom and turned to go upstairs. Arthur stepped right on his toy train in his bare feet. “Ouch!” cried Arthur. “That really hurt!”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:
However, Mom was still reading and said nothing.
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Paragraph 2:
“Mom?” said Arthur. “Tomorrow can you show me how to do the washing so I can wash my socks?”
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