浙江省杭州市四校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案）

浙江省杭州市四校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读理解

Arts or Science? Streaming is a step that one must take in adolescence. Certainly, the answer to this decision does not come easy to most people. The most important thing to do is to identify where your interests lie. You may also consider future jobs, through which you can find what you love. The little known but interesting jobs below are for your reference.

1、Which of the following can be an ideal candidate for a job as a perfumer?

A. A medical student.  B. A chemistry student.

C. A history student.  D. A law student.

2、Which job can serve as an aid to a medical diagnosis?

A. Perfumer. B. Orthotist. C. Glass blower. D. Sonographer.

3、Who is the passage intended for?

A. Job-hunters.  B. University graduates.

C. High school students. D. Employers.

In 1973, the artist Marc Chagall made an emotional return to Russian soil. He was 85 years old and hadn’t seen the country of his birth for more than half a century.

“I feel more muscular now,” he said shortly after the trip was over. “It did me good. It refreshed me for my work.” The remarkable thing, however, is that despite his advanced age, Chagall never needed much refreshing. He continued working till his dying day, aged 97.

It was in his later years that his use of intense colour notably advanced. There were two obvious catalysts (催化剂) for this. One was Chagall’s move in 1949 from Paris to the Cote d’Azur, where the colorful landscape, with its green seas and purple fields, left their mark. The other one was Chagall’s work designing stained-glass windows (彩色玻璃). Chagall’s efforts in stained glass undoubtedly contributed to his oil-painting practice. The pure passages of yellow, green, orange, purple and white that divide the canvas (画布) of L’ervol du peintre into three are a fine example.

Dallmayr suggests in his book Marc Chagall: The Artist as Peacemaker (2020) that after living through two world wars, as well as the horror of the Holocaust, Chagall developed an “artistic vision of peace”. His work was characterised by a sense of harmony and happiness.

As one of the world’s greatest artists, he was never short of speaking invitations, and in a lecture in 1959 he said that “love should be the basis of true politics—it could bring about real peace”.

It’s important to stress that Chagall was an artist, not a politician—but the speeches from his latter years do shed a certain light on his work from that time.

He never stopped innovating, whether in painting or in his embrace and command of new media entirely. All the while, his art was marked by its warmth, wit and—perhaps especially in later life—the aim of giving peace a chance.

4、How did Marc Chagall feel about the trip to Russia?

A. Excited. B. Relieved. C. Exhausted. D. Bored.

5、Why is Marc Chagall’s painting L’envol du peintre mentioned?

A. To show his extraordinary understanding of intense colors

B. To display his application of different colors in the oil painting

C. To demonstrate the impact of designing stained glass on his oil painting

D. To illustrate the exceptional division of the canvas in oil painting practice

6、According to the passage, what words can best describe Marc Chagall?

A. Creative and peace-loving. B. Passionate and emotional.

C. Considerate and hardworking. D. Friendly and imaginative.

7、According to the passage, which of the following influences the style of his works?

A. His advanced age.  B. His political view.

C. His marriage life.  D. His school education.

Genetic information is important because it stores, processes and transmits biological data from generation to generation. Some scientists even assume that knowing genetic information itself matters.

For example, in quantum mechanics (量子力学), there is a popular theory known as the “observer effect”, which states that the act of observing a phenomenon (usually by making some kind of measurement) necessarily changes that phenomenon. In other words, just by being there and having an interest in the outcome, we affect that outcome.

While the explanations behind the observer’s influence in quantum mechanics come down to the measuring instrument and not the observer’s conscious mind, we also see strong evidence for the “placebo effect” in medicine: a patient’s condition can improve if they just believe they are receiving an effective treatment. And those beneficial effects can happen even if the patient is not actually receiving that treatment or if the treatment doesn’t actually work.

If our minds truly do have power over our surroundings and our bodies, what does having the genetic information do to us? Does simply knowing more about our own physiology (生理机能) change it? A recent study on exercise and obesity suggests that the answer is yes.

Those who were told they were at low genetic risk for obesity produced 2.5 times more of the fullness hormone and claimed to feel fuller despite eating the same meal as they had one week prior. Those who were told they had lower endurance because of their genes did worse on their physical test than they had before receiving that information: they showed lower lung capacity and quit sooner.

Thus, having information about our genetic risk can lead to improvements in our physiology (as was true for the eaters of the study), but it can also put us at a disadvantage (as with the poor exercise performers). So we certainly need to be cautious of incorrect genetic information. But as the Stanford study shows, even if the genetic information we receive is correct, how we receive it is also important.

8、How does the “placebo effect” in medicine work?

A. The patient recovers with the timely treatment.

B. The patient’s condition worsens due to a lack of treatment.

C. The patient’s condition remains unchanged despite their belief.

D. The patient’s condition improves with the belief in the treatment.

9、According to paragraph 5, what happened to those who were told they were at low genetic risk for obesity?

A. They showed lower lung capacity.

B. They quit their physical test sooner.

C. They needed more food to satisfy their appetite.

D. They felt fuller with more fullness hormone released.

10、What is the author’s attitude towards having genetic information?

A. Positive. B. Objective. C. Ambiguous. D. Negative.

11、What is the main idea of this article?

A. The great power of the observer’s mind.

B. The influence of knowing genetic information.

C. The amazing application of genetic information.

D. The connection between Quantum Mechanics and Medicine.

On Friday, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators, marking one of the largest bank failures since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. California’s banking regulators shut down SVB and effectively gives control of the bank to the FDIC, which created a new entity(实体) to oversee it. With a 40-year history, SVB served many companies, and it played an important role in the technology industry, successfully competing with bigger-name banks.

SVB’s business boomed as tech companies did well during the Covid-19. However, the technology industry recently faced difficulties, and many clients withdrew money. To fulfill these withdrawals, SVB sold part of its bond holdings(持有债券) at a $1.8 billion loss. The Federal Reserve’s(美联储) sharp rise in interest rate also affected bonds and stocks. Then SVB decided it wanted to reduce its bond portfolio(债券投资组合) to avoid further losses.

But that announcement spooked the bank’s clients, who got worried and then proceeded to withdraw even more money from the bank—a textbook definition of a bank run. The bank’s stock price(股价) fell by 60% on Thursday, and as its share price continued to sink overnight. Trading was halted, and the FDIC took over SVB.

While concerns emerged about the banking sector, shares of major banks like J. P. Morgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America dropped by around 5%. Investors worried that other banks, particularly smaller ones, might experience similar withdrawals. However, by Friday, fears regarding the broader banking sector had eased. Experts argued that SVB’s situation was unusual and should not impact other regional banks.

The FDIC-created entity, Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara, will oversee SVB. Insured deposits(存款), typically up to $250,000, will be accessible by Monday. Uninsured deposits face uncertainty, with the FDIC offering an “advance dividend(提前股息)” and “certificates” accounting for the uninsured funds. The regulator has not clarified what this means for uninsured depositors. Investors will continue monitoring any potential impact on other banks.

12、What do we learn about Silicon Valley Bank?

A. It is the world’s first bank that has failed.

B. It has already been taken over by the FDIC.

C. It failed because of the severe situation during the pandemic.

D. It collapsed as a result of competition with the famous banks.

13、What does the underlined word “spooked” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Calmed. B. Inspired. C. Panicked. D. Persuaded.

14、What is the direct cause of SVB’s failure?

A. Loss of the bond portfolio.

B. The decline of the tech industry.

C. The reduction of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate.

D. Withdrawals from a large number of customers.

15、What can be learned in the passage?

A. All small banks will be impacted sooner or later.

B. The banking industry is facing the biggest challenge.

C. Those who have uninsured deposits will lose everything.

D. SVB’s deposit users are likely to be affected by its collapse.

二、七选五

16、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。

It’s the middle of winter, when daylight is limited and the weather is often miserable. ①________ So what can be done to lift our spirits?

The shorter days and longer nights can make us feel down, and that can cause us to eat more and exercise less. Some fear loneliness and isolation during the long dark months. Those people who suffer this seasonal mood swing more seriously are described as having seasonal affective disorder — or SAD for short. ②________

Jenny Scott-Thompson is one person who was diagnosed with SAD. ③________ As well as going outside during daylight hours, this is believed to help anyone who is affected by the winter gloom.

Although having more light is an obvious cure, antidepressants (抗抑郁药) can help those with more severe depression by artificially increasing the amount of serotonin (血清素) in the brain. But this isn’t suitable for everyone. ④________ Clinical psychologist Laura Keyes says, “it can be helpful to think about how to adapt your eating and exercise patterns to the change of season.”

⑤________ Writing for the BBC Social website, Esther De La Ford asks “What if we explored what winter has to offer us, instead of grieving those things that it is taking away?” She suggests we use this time for rest, reflection, slowing down, stillness and renewal. Maybe this might stop us longing for summer.

A. Many of us can try to just change our mindset.

B. For some of us, this is when the winter blues set in.

C. As advised, she took an active part in social activities.

D. Accepting winter and thinking positively may energize us.

E. As for the treatment, psychologists recommend more social interaction.

F. It’s a type of depression with a seasonal pattern caused by a lack of light.

G. She was advised to take light therapy, which involved sitting in front of a light box.

三、完形填空（15空）

Most 5-year-olds are just learning their ABCs. Yet one little girl from the UK has actually written a book that was ____1____ in January 2022.

Bella-Jay Dark from Weymouth, is the world’s ____2____ female to release a book and was ____3____ the title by Guinness World Record(吉尼斯世界纪录). Her book, The Lost Cat tells the ____4____ of Snowy, a cat, who got lost after going outside alone at night. She ____5____ the book will teach children not to go outside at night alone.

While many adult writers find ____6____ for their books from life experiences, Bella’s ____7____ vision actually came from one of her ____8____. “It started off as a picture. My daddy said I could make a book and a story came from the picture,” Bella said. Her mom, Chelsie Syme, was surprised that the book ____9____ as well as it did. “I am just really _____10_____ her; I did not think it was going to go this far so I pride myself on her and want to see her get the acknowledgement she _____11_____.” But how do you get a child’s homemade book published? According to Syme, they took Bella’s book to a book fair and found a publisher willing to take a _____12_____. Syme helped Bella with proofing copies(校对本) and making necessary changes to _____13_____ the standards of Guinness.

Besides being an accomplished author, Bella is just a(n) ____14_____ kid who enjoys reading, swimming, and playing on her tablet. In her free time, she is ____15_____ working on a sequel(续篇) to Snowy’s story. Who knows what pearls of wisdom will come next?

17、A. published B. translated C. adapted D. illustrated

18、A. smartest B. youngest C. smallest D. prettiest

19、A. awarded B. provided C. rewarded D. presented

20、A. tale B. lie C. truth D. legend

21、A. predicts B. promises C. guarantees D. hopes

22、A. clue B. hint C. inspiration D. interest

23、A. normal B. conventional C. strange D. creative

24、A. books B. ideas C. drawings D. stories

25、A. turned out B. turned away C. took down D. took in

26、A. guilty of B. proud of C. worried about D. upset about

27、A. favors B. pursues C. deserves D. wants

28、A. break B. chance C. part D. look

29、A. take B. adjust C. adopt D. meet

30、A. regular B. exceptional C. outstanding D. diligent

31、A. previously B. frequently C. currently D. occasionally

四、短文填空

32、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。

Rescue operations are continuing in full swing to find survivors in the deadly earthquake that damaged parts of Türkiye and Syria.

In the southern Turkish city of Antakya, a pregnant woman ①______(bury) under the ruins of a collapsed building was pulled out to ②______(safe) by Chinese and local rescue teams on Thursday, three days after the catastrophic magnitude -7.7 earthquake and its aftershocks struck the country and northern Syria. Across the area of southern Türkiye, people sought temporary shelter and food in ③______(freeze) winter weather and waited in grief. The number of deaths in Turkiye ④______(rise) to 14,351 so far.

The Chinese rescue team, ⑤______(consist) of 82 members including specialists in search and rescue as well as medical treatment, rushed to one of the worst-hit regions in Turkiye. ⑥______ moment they arrived at the scene, they immediately joined their Turkish partners to carry ⑦______ a rescue plan and saved the woman. Also, several Chinese civilian teams set to join the international rescue effort ⑧______ (assist) in the rescue. On a visit to the disaster zone on Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said operations were proceeding ⑨______(normal) now and promised no one would be left ⑩______(home). “We will be better tomorrow and later. We still have some issues with fuel... but we will overcome those too,” Erdogan said.

五、书面表达

33、假定你是李华，最近你在做中西教育差异的项目。请你写一封电子邮件向你的英国朋友Peter求助，请他帮忙录制一段有关英国教育的视频，要点如下：

1. 项目介绍;

2. 请求帮助;

3. 视频要求。

注意：1. 词数80词左右：

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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六、读后续写

34、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。

This new little stepsister is getting on my nerves. She won’t stop talking. What was Dad trying to prove with this family vacation? We can’t instantly become the ideal family. I just became a teenager, and Christina is only 8 years old.

Dad and I finished putting up the large tent. Then I walked back to the car for my backpack, only to knock a pink one to the ground. Before I could pick it up, Christina appeared. “Why’d you throw my stuff on the ground?” she roared.

After lunch, Dad suggested I take Christina to see the sequoia pines (红杉松树), circling on the map where giant sequoias were.

I jammed the map into my pocket and then set off. When I glanced back at Christina, all I saw was a pink cap. I shook my head. Dad and my new stepmom were crazy if they thought we’d instantly bond. I was not ready to be a big brother.

As we walked the trail, the forest canopy (树冠) became thicker, blocking out direct sunlight, making the temperature drop slightly.

“You warm enough?” I asked. She nodded but didn’t look at me. I noticed her hands had got completely covered with the sap (汁液) of a plant. I took a hand wipe from my pack and wiped her hands.

Reaching a small hill, we climbed up it. Sunshine filled the meadow (草地) below. I could see the tops of sequoia pines popping out above the forest on the other side. I pointed them out excitedly to Christina and finally saw a smile light her face.

“Come on, Sean!” She grabbed my hand and pulled me down into the meadow. Then I saw it, sitting on a rock in the middle of the field: a brown-colored bear cub (幼熊). Cute as it seemed, I knew it was dangerous.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

I instructed Christina to stay close to me and hold my hand firmly.

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Keeping a tight hold on her hand, we walked on along the trail marked on our map.

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参考答案

1、答案：B

2、答案：D

3、答案：A

4、答案：A

5、答案：C

6、答案：A

7、答案：B

8、答案：D

9、答案：D

10、答案：B

11、答案：B

12、答案：B

13、答案：C

14、答案：B

15、答案：B

16、答案：①-⑤ BFGAD

17、答案：A

18、答案：B

19、答案：A

20、答案：A

21、答案：D

22、答案：C

23、答案：D

24、答案：C

25、答案：A

26、答案：B

27、答案：C

28、答案：B

29、答案：D

30、答案：A

31、答案：C

32、答案：buried； safety； freezing ； has risen ； consisting； The；out ；to assist； normally； homeless

33、答案：Dear Peter,

I hope this email finds you well. I'm currently working on a project examining the differences between Chinese and Western education. As someone who has firsthand experience with the British education system, I was wondering if you could assist me by recording a short video discussing your perspectives on English education.

I am particularly interested in your views on the teaching methods, the structure of classes, and the teacher-student relationships within the UK educational setting. Your insights, which are based on your many years of experience and extensive knowledge, would make a significant contribution to our project.

If you are willing to help, I would greatly appreciate your assistance in producing such a video. Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Li Hua

34、答案：

I instructed Christina to stay close to me and hold my hand firmly. “Don’t move suddenly or make any loud noises,” I whispered to her. “We need to stay calm and slowly back away.” Christina nodded, her eyes wide with fear. The bear cub seemed to have no interest in us and continued playing on the rock. We slowly made our way back to the trial, making sure to keep an eye on the cub. Once we were a safe distance away, I let out a sign of relief. “Wow, did you see that?” Christina exclaimed, a smile returning to her face. “That bear cub was so cute!” “Yeah, but we need to remember that they’re still wild animals and can be dangerous,” I reminded her. “We should always keep a safe distance.”

Keeping a tight hold on her hand, we walked on along the trail marked on our map. Christina chattered away, telling me all about her favorite animals and what she wanted to be when she grew up. As we walked, I found myself starting to enjoy her company. Maybe this family vacation wasn’t such a bad idea after all. As we continued on the trial, I made a mental note to be more patient with Christina and try to bond with her more during our time together.