2022-2023学年北京市房山区高二（下）期中英语试卷（含答案）

2022-2023学年北京市房山区高二（下）期中英语试卷

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

注意事项:
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3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第I卷（选择题）

一、阅读理解（本大题共14小题，共28.0分）

A

Being stranded（困住）in the wilderness is a terrifying prospect for anyone，so for those who want to be prepared，then survival training courses could be a great idea.You can learn how to survive in some of the most extreme and unstable conditions.Here are some of the best survival training courses you can find across the USA.
ㅤ•Bear Grylls Survival-Available in many different countries is this well-known TV personality's course on survival.This involves a five-day adventure，with two days of intense survival training from Bear.You will then be dropped onto an island for 30 hours to put the skills you just learned to the test.
ㅤ•BOSS 28-Day Field Survival-Opening back in 1968，this is the most renowned survival school in the world.Participants spend 28 days out in the Utah wilderness with limited supplies and equipment.There are also shorter versions of the course for 7 to 14 day periods as well as courses for kids as well.
ㅤ•Ancient Pathways-The military uses this survival school for their desert survival training，so you know it's the real deal.There's a lot of different classes on offer，from bush craft to extreme wilderness survival.You can go on these courses from 4 to 14 day periods，and there's even a knife only survival course too.Then they have a more intensive course available afterwards that takes survival to a whole new level with no food and water.
ㅤ•Mountain Scout Survival School-For a training course that is quicker（and cheaper as well），the Mountain Scout School offers up one-day training experiences just outside of New York.These are great classes for kids who want to learn more about urban survival.There are also courses on tracking，trapping，fire building and other necessary survival skills that could end up saving your life.

1.  What can you do in Ancient Pathways？ ______

A. Take a course to join the army.
B. Experience the wilderness of Utah.
C. Learn how to survive only with a knife.
D. Examine what you've learned on an island.

2.  What courses are suitable for a 12-year-old boy who has a sense of adventure？ ______

A. Bear Grylls Survival &Ancient Pathways.
B. Bear Grylls Survival &BOSS 28-Day Field Survival.
C. Ancient Pathways &Mountain Scout Survival School.
D. BOSS 28-Day Field Survival &Mountain Scout Survival School.

3.  This passage is intended for ______ .

A. military enthusiasts B. outdoor enthusiasts
C. survival experts D. education experts

B

Dear Year 6 at Snowdon Vale County Secondary School，
ㅤDo you remember we agreed to circulate our ideas for our school project this year？Well，here is our suggestion and we hope you will join us to develop it.
ㅤThe idea came to us in the autumn of 2004 when our head teacher made an announcement of a new student coming from a circus.Immediately there was whispering，"Those are dirty people!"；"They eat raw meat!"；"They wear rags!"...The teacher stopped the talking seriously.
ㅤThe next morning after being introduced to the class，Jake sat in the only spare seat next to ne.He was smaller than me and had dirty finger nails.His shirt was clean but had been repaired n many places.As he seemed to have no handkerchief and was sniffing loudly，I passed him one of mine.Immediately the boys behind me began to whisper，"He'll give you the plague when he returns it!"Jake must have heard the remarks too.He seemed to be having great difficulty with his mathematics tasks.So I leaned over and explained the problems to him.As he listened，his mouth split into a dazzling smile.His eyes lit up as if a light had been turned on and he returned to the exercises with enthusiasm.He finished them quickly and proudly presented them to t teacher."Well done，Jake，"she approved."Now you can go and work on our new database Jake beamed and was soon busy sorting out information and adding more of his own.
ㅤI thought about how Jake's life would be.I remembered seeing the campsite and think how poor the facilities were：only one tap for water，no particular place to put rubbish and a small dirty washing and toilet area.I wondered that if they were improved，then perhaps people would no longer be rude to him.I decided to help.
ㅤThis year，we in our school plan to improve the campsite.Hope you will join us.
Best wishes
Fred Sams
Meadowside County Secondary School

4.  Why did the other students have unfriendly remarks on Jake？ ______

A. Because Jake was seen eating raw meat.
B. Because Jake lived on a circus campsite.
C. Because Jake was not good at mathematics.
D. Because Jake was struck by a terrible plague.

5.  What can be learned from Paragraph 3？ ______

A. Jake's clothing was exactly what the other students expected.
B. Fred Sams stopped helping Jake when other boys held him back.
C. Jake broke into a smile because he found confidence in mathematics.
D. Jake didn't reply to the negative remarks because he didn't hear them.

6.  What can best describe Jake according to the passage？ ______

A. Friendly and polite. B. Impolite and cold.
C. Dull and reserved. D. Smart and enthusiastic.

7.  What is Fred's purpose in writing this letter？ ______

A. To narrate the story about his friendship with Jake.
B. To call for other students' help with a school project.
C. To criticise the discrimination against certain students.
D. To draw attention to the poor facilities of the campsite.

C

Search engines have changed the way we use the Internet，putting vast sources of information just a few clicks away.But Harvard professor of psychology Line Daniel Wegner's recent research proves that websites and the Internet are changing the way our memories function.His latest study shows that when people have access to search engines，they remember fewer facts and less information because they know they can rely on"search"as a readily available shortcut.
ㅤWegner believes the new findings show that the Internet has become part of a transactive memory（交互记忆） source，a method by which our brains divide information.Transactive memory exists in many forms，as when a husband relies on his wife to remember a relative's birthday.You don't have to remember everything in the world yourself.You just have to remember who knows it.Now computers and technology are becoming virtual extensions of our memory.
ㅤWegner conducted several experiments to demonstrate the phenomenon，using various forms of memory recall to test reliance on computers.In one experiment，participants demonstrated that they were more likely to think of computer terms like"Yahoo"or"Google"after being asked a set of difficult trivia questions.In another experiment，participants typed some statements into a computer and they were told the statements would be saved in specific folders.Next，they were asked to recall the statements.Finally，they were given cues to the wording and asked to name the folders where the statements were stored.The participants proved better able to recall the folder locations than the statements themselves.
ㅤWegner admits that questions remain about whether dependence on computers will affect memories negatively："Nobody knows now what the effects of these tools are on logical thinking."Students who have trouble remembering distinct facts，for example，may struggle to employ those facts in critical thinking.But he believes that the situation overall is beneficial，comparing dependence on computers to dependence on a mechanical hand（机械手）.
ㅤAnd even though we may not be using our memories to recall distinct facts，we are still using them to consider where the facts are located and how to access them."We still have to remember things，"Wegner explains."We're just remembering a different range of things."

8.  Why does the writer mention"a husband relies on his wife to remember a relative's birthday"in Paragraph 2？ ______

A. To show that people who are closely related tend to have shared memories.
B. To demonstrate how people initially developed external sources of memory.
C. To emphasize the effectiveness and accuracy of transactive memory sources.
D. To illustrate the concept of a transactive memory source using a familiar situation.

9.  What do people tend to do in the experiment when asked to provide unfamiliar facts？ ______

A. Think of specific information sources.
B. Recall them from their deep memories.
C. Type into computer and remember them.
D. Link the unfamiliar facts to their experiences.

10.  What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs？ ______

A. Reliance on computers does not necessarily reduce human memory.
B. Computers have helped people to understand the memory system better.
C. Computer dependence affects our thinking capacities in other distinct fields.
D. Researches should be done to reveal the side effect of computer dependence.

D

There is a photo in my collection that I pull out from time to time to remind myself of an old vacation.It's a picture of me from the late 1970s on a bench in London's Victoria Station，my head resting against a wall，eyes closed with tiredness，clothes messed up.
ㅤI used to love that shot.It was evidence of my leisure time，of travel，of interruption from the office：miles covered，sights seen，train stations raced through，goals achieved.
ㅤHowever，as I leave work to hit the vacation trail this summer，I take along something extra. This traveling companion has a habit of ruining trips with feelings of guilt-the guilt that comes from attempting to vacation while thinking of the job.
ㅤThe conflict between the time we want off and the guilt we feel when we actually give in to leisure is a long-running battle that has gone too far，driven by an over-scheduling craze.It has made many feel as if their free moments are a form of truancy（玩忽职守）.
ㅤIt's hard to take it easy when you've been programmed not to.We have been taught for generations that work is the only goal.
ㅤTime that is unfilled is evil，we are led to believe，and unplanned enjoyment should be avoided.This is reinforced today by a workplace culture that wants you to believe that advancement depends on your staying on the job.
ㅤResearch now shows，however，that leisure time can do something job advancement and money can't.Leisure activities increase your desire to work leadership skills，your sense of awareness and your ability to change.
ㅤFree time also promotes a positive mood and sense of well-being，because it develops self-worth.Deep down，everyone knows we need time off to make our lives better.
ㅤOn holiday，using your productive output as a measure of yourself doesn't work.This is because a vacation isn't about output；it's about input-exploring，learning，reflecting.The magic of a holiday is in the experience itself.This is the same as life satisfaction；it can't be measured，only felt.
ㅤThe best part of a vacation isn't going somewhere else；it's being where you are，fully involved in the experience.

11.  The author mentions the photo at the beginning because ______ .

A. it shows how exhausting leisure travel can be
B. it brings back good memories of a leisurely tour
C. it shows the writer once considered leisure travel as a goal in itself
D. it proves interruptions from the office do not spoil the enjoyment of travel

12.  What does the underlined phrase"this traveling companion"in Paragraph 3 refer to？ ______

A. Enjoying leisure time.
B. Thinking of one's goals.
C. Interruptions from the office.
D. The feeling of guilt for not working.

13.  What is one of the main benefits of leisure time according to the article？ ______

A. It improves your productivity.
B. It is good for personal development.
C. It leads directly to job advancement.
D. It helps you see your goals in life more clearly.

14.  According to the author，what should we do while on vacation？ ______

A. Avoid much unplanned enjoyment.
B. Ignore job advancement and money.
C. Judge the vacation by productive output.
D. Enjoy the experience of being on vacation.

二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）

How to Do a Proper Social Media Detox

ㅤDespite the involvement of dopamine（多巴胺），social media addiction is a psychological addiction.You need to stop rewarding your current dopamine triggers so that your brain can return to normal.（1） ______ Plus，you're more likely to continuously go back into addiction with little hits.Here are the simple steps to a true social media detox：
ㅤ•Deactivate your accounts.（2） ______ And it will also signal to your friends that you're on a detox.It is easy to find out how to deactivate Facebook，Instagram，and LinkedIn.
ㅤ•Uninstall all social media apps.This will eliminate all of those notifications and alerts that play such a crucial role in social media addiction.And you won't be as likely to pop one of those apps open in moments of boredom or stillness.
ㅤ•Block all social media sites.This is for your computers，laptops，and tablets.Use one of these web filtering tools to restrict access to social media sites.（3） ______ I also have OpenDNS on my router，which blocks sites for all devices connected to it.
ㅤ•（4） ______ It's not enough to remove social media from your day.You need to fill that empty space with something else.Otherwise，you're just going to claw your way back.I recommend learning new skills，whether creative hobbies，geeky DIY hobbies，or even hobby programming.
ㅤ•Stick with the detox long enough.While studies are still limited on this，most experts agree that it takes approximately three months （or 100 days） for dopamine levels to return to normal.It may take longer depending on how long and how intensely you've been addicted.（5） ______
ㅤOne last word of advice：Don't panic.A detox doesn't have to be permanent-it just has to be long enough to rewire your brain and break you out of the endless dopamine cycle.You can always come back later.

A.Take a moment and search your heart.
B.My preferred tool is K9 Web Protection.
C.Replace social media with another activity.
D.This will serve as a fence against your sudden wish to check in.
E.You can't do a detox if you're feeding your appetite here and there.
F.So don't be surprised if it takes upwards of six months or even a year.
G.Like most addictions，it takes hold of you long before you realize it even exists.

15.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

16.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

17.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

18.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

19.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

三、完形填空（本大题共10小题，共15.0分）

For most people，having things stolen feels like an offence.Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got mad when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September.But soon enough，his I（1） ______ took a turn.After letting go of his anger and frustration，he found himself on a road to sympathy instead.
ㅤFor Robbie，a keen bicyclist，the first thing to do was （2） ______ his stolen bike.But when he went shopping，he found few available，which got him thinking：What if the lack of bikes was COVID-19 related，and what if the person who'd taken his bike really needed（3） ______ to get to work？
ㅤWith that thought in mind，Robbie came up with a plan and posted it on the community website.He（4） ______ to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it.He also asked for.unwanted bikes，which he would repair-again for free.And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn't have the（5） ______ to buy one.
ㅤThe day the post went live，Robbie received thirty used bicycles.Then came more than 500 enquiries for detailed information.By the end of 2020，Robbie had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be （6） ______ to their owners.Robbie tries to give his donations to families that are truly（7） ______ .Upon simply satisfying a material need，he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes.In addition to practical skills，Robbie's lessons teach teamwork，encourage self-worth，and promote feelings of community.（8） ______ ，the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment.
ㅤ"It's a really great experience for kids，"said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper.："Robbie is certainly providing a（9） ______ ，but it's not just the bikes.It's the relationships in the community.It's the （10） ______ that he can make on people."

20.   A. emotions B. career C. opinions D. route

21.   A. ride B. lock C. repair D. replace

22.   A. instruction B. qualification C. transportation D. permission

23.   A. offered B. refused C. hesitated D. remembered

24.   A. profit B. budget C. courage D. excuse

25.   A. exported B. sold C. lent D. returned

26.   A. demanding B. struggling C. fighting D. requesting

27.   A. Otherwise B. However C. Somehow D. Meanwhile

28.   A. service B. competition C. ceremony D. suggestion

29.   A. compromise B. impression C. impact D. progress

第II卷（非选择题）

四、语法填空（本大题共3小题，共15.0分）

30.  I lasted two days.The detox was （1） ______ （difficult） to tolerate than I had expected.I felt like I had lost an arm!Not eating for two days would have been easier!But on reflection，I can see how much of my time had been occupied with （2） ______ （check）my phone.Now I （3） ______ （try）to spend less time online and more time picking up my hobbies.

(1)

(2)

(3)

31.  What is culture shock？When he first visited the US，Mr Li was confused on a bus.He offered his seat to an elderly man，but the man seemed （1） ______ （annoy） and refused to take the seat.Later Mr.Li's American friends explained to him that in the US it is not advisable，and even offensive，to offer your seat to elderly people.This is very different from China，where people （2） ______ （encourage） to do so.From the example we can see that culture shock is the feeling of confusion and anxiety when you encounter（3） ______ （situation） where the cultural norms（标准）in your culture no longer apply.

(1)

(2)

(3)

32.  The Qinming Festival，originating from the Hanshi Day，is an opportunity for people （1） ______ （remember） and honor their ancestors at tombs.And it became a festival in 732.Then observance（纪念）of Qingming found a firm place （2） ______ Chinese culture and continued for over two millions of years.The Qingming Festival is a time （3） ______ the sun shines brightly，trees and grass become green and nature is again lively.Since ancient times，people （4） ______ （follow） the custom of Spring Outings.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

五、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共12.0分）

33.  Computers，smartphones，and audio players are an essential part of students' everyday lives.That means that whenever students are doing homework，they are going to be faced with the problem of using their devices for purposes other than learning.Instead of concentrating on one task，they are performing multiple tasks.
ㅤAccording to the research by Larry Rosen，published in the journal Computers in Human Science，students spend up to 45%of their homework time on various tasks unrelated to their studies.Students often get distracted by their phones or use their laptops for unauthorized（未经许可的）activities.Often，students think that they are able to multitask effectively，without sacrificing their studies.However，the research shows that it is true in only 5%of all cases.
ㅤBut why do teenagers multitask？The answer is simple：multitasking makes us feel good.As the research indicates，the entertainment gained from secondary activities during studies makes learners feel better emotionally.Watching TV or talking to your friends by email is pleasant and helps students fight boredom while doing homework or listening to a lecture they find boring.Another reason why students multitask is that they simply do not see the negative impact it has on their coursework.Teenagers often overrate their abilities.The seemingly tiny distractions，however，result in a constant need to switch focus and sort out information，injuring the brain by overuse and making the process inefficient.
ㅤHowever，the effects of multitasking are not entirely negative.The research conducted by HKU indicates that people who routinely multitask are able to use their senses in conjunction（结合）more easily.Other research also shows that multitasking has a positive effect on the ability to pass judgment and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

(1) What does the research by Larry Rosen tell us？ ______

(2) According to the text，why do teenagers multitask？ ______

(3) Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why.
Multitasking，which injures the brain by overuse and makes the learning process inefficient，has no positive effects on students. ______

(4) Will you choose to multitask when doing homework？Why or why not？（In about 40 words） ______

六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共20.0分）

34.  假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对中华优秀传统文化感兴趣，并请你给他推荐一本中国名著。请你用英文给Jim回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
（1）该名著的基本信息（书名、作者）；
（2）该名著的主要内容；
（3）推荐该名著的理由。
注意：
（1）词数100词左右；
（2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim，

 

Yours， Li Hua

1~3.【答案】C、D、B

4~7.【答案】B、C、D、B

8~10.【答案】D、A、A

11~14.【答案】B、D、B、D

15~19.【答案】E、D、B、C、F

20~29.【答案】A、D、C、A、B、D、B、D、A、C

30.【答案】【小题1】more difficult

【小题2】checking

【小题3】am trying

31.【答案】【小题1】annoyed

【小题2】are encouraged

【小题3】situations

32.【答案】【小题1】to remember

【小题2】in

【小题3】when

【小题4】have followed

33.【答案】【小题1】Students spend up to 45% of their homework time on various tasks unrelated to their studies，with few knowing that this is at the expense of their own studies.

【小题2】Because multitasking makes them feel good.Besides，they are not aware of the negative impact it has on their coursework.

【小题3】Multitasking，which injures the brain by overuse and makes the learning process inefficient， has no positive effects on students.According to this passage，the effects of multitasking are not entirely negative.

【小题4】When doing homework，I will not choose multitasking.Because multitasking will make it difficult for me to concentrate on what I am doing，which prevents me from efficiently completing my homework within the time limit.

34.【答案】Dear Jim，
I'm so glad to receive your e-mail and learn that you have a strong interest in classical Chinese literature.So，I'm writing to recommend Dream of the Red Chamber to you.（该名著的基本信息）
Written by Cao Xueqin，a famous novelist of Qing dynasty，Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the four masterpieces of novels in China.【高分句型一】With the thriving and declining of four noble families as the background，it tells the love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu.Vividly depicting the life at that time，the novel reveals the darkness and corruption of the old society as well as the desire for freedom and is of high artistic value.So far，it has been translated into different languages.（该名著的主要内容）
The novel is simple，meaningful in language and contains many graceful classical Chinese poems，which is beneficial in improving your Chinese.【高分句型二】Besides，reading this novel will definitely help to deepen your understanding of Chinese culture.（推荐的理由）
I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading this novel and can share your feelings and opinions with me.（表达希望）

Yours， Li Hua