2022-2023学年江西省萍乡市萍乡中学高二下学期平行班第二次调研考试英语试题含答案

2022-2023学年高二下学期平行班第二次调研考试

英语试题

考试时间：120分钟  总分：150分

一、听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）

第一节  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．What will the speakers do next?

A．Check the map. B．Leave the restaurant. C．Park the car.

2．Where are the speakers?

A．At a bus stop. B．At home. C．At the airport.

3．What did the speakers do last week?

A．They had a celebration dinner.

B．They went to see a newborn baby.

C．They sent a mail to their neighbors.

4．Why does the man make the phone call?

A．To cancel a weekend trip.

B．To make an appointment.

C．To get some information.

5．What does the man probably want to do?

A．Do some exercise. B．Get an extra key. C．Order room service.

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。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Why does the woman come to the man?

A．To ask for permission. B．To extend an invitation. C．To express thanks.

7．When are the students going to the museum?

A．On Friday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What are the speakers talking about?

A．Buying groceries. B．Choosing gifts. C．Seeing friends.

9．Who is Clara?

A．The man’s wife. B．The man’s sister. C．The man’s daughter.

10．How much did the man spend on the city passes?

A．$36. B．$50. C．$150.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

11．Why did Tracy bring dogs to the Children?

A．To teach them to love animals.

B．To help them gain confidence.

C．To protect them from dangers.

12．What is Kevin’s concern about the dog?

A．They may misbehave.

B．They may get hurt.

C．They may carry diseases.

13．What will Helen do tomorrow morning?

A．Give a talk. B．Meet the children. C．Take some photos.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

14．What is the man doing?

A．Attending a lecture.

B．Hosting a workshop.

C．Conducting an interview.

15．Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show?

A．To follow the latest trend.

B．To help raise the crew’s pay.

C．To support the post-production.

16．What enables Emily to try different things in her field?

A．Her college education. B．Her teaching experience. C．Her family tradition.

17．What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre?

A．Boring. B．Rewarding. C．Demanding.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题

18．Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Sports club members. B．International tourists. C．University students.

19．Where did Emma work for a rugby team?

A．In Manchester. B．In Dublin. C．In Vancouver.

20．What can be a challenge to Emma’s work?

A．Competition in the health care industry.

B．Discrimination against female scientists.

C．Influence of misinformation on the public.

二、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分）

A

Courtyard Stay with Your Dogs

As autumn approaches, we are inviting you to join us on our August dog event—Courtyard Stay with Yoga & Hike from August 21st to August 22nd near Qinglong Lake in Fangshan district. This event will continue to raise fund for our Pre-treatment Guidance Project (PGP).

Check out our full itinerary(行程) below:

Day 1: Saturday, August 21st

At 9 am in the morning, you will be picked up by car or bus and head to Fangshan district. We have arranged a private courtyard house for a comfortable stay for the Saturday night. We will enjoy some local dishes for lunch, while enjoying the peaceful views of the Qinglong Lake. After lunch, we will go together for a light hike to the nearby mountain and water tracks with our dogs. For dinner, enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQ with both vegetable and meat options.

Day 2: Sunday, August 22nd

After breakfast, we will join a yoga teacher for a deeply relaxing yoga session, with the company of the morning sun. You can choose to hike a bit more afterwards in the forest park. We will be checking out around 4 pm in the afternoon, returning to our homes.

Reservation: Please add our event manager, Diana, on Wechat to reserve a spot for yourself and your dog, a full payment will be required upon signing up. If you don’t have a dog but would still like to hang out with dogs, you are more than welcome to join too!

Pricing:

Early Bird Fee: 1400 RMB per human for the first four participants only before 7th August.

Children Price: 800 RMB (4—13 years old).

Full Price: 1600 RMB per human.

All surplus funds and donations will go to our Pre-treatment Guidance Program.

Please bring your ID, your dog’s ID and vaccine proof for any potential security check.

We can’t wait to see you soon！

21．Who would be most interested in the weekend activity?

A．Taxi drivers. B．Yoga coaches. C．Pet dog owners. D．The PGP members.

22．According to the itinerary, on August 22nd, you can ________.

A．join a teacher to do some yoga B．have some local dishes for lunch

C．enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQ D．go together for a hike to the water tracks

23．The purpose of the countryside stay activity is to________.

A．promote the Qinglong Lake B．raise fund for a public project

C．teach skills of BBQ and keeping dogs D．provide access to dogs for people without pets

B

Which’s more important: Your employee or your customer? A popular business expression is, “The customer is always right.” But you should never say “always”.

The owners of a restaurant in Alaska won international praise after protecting their autistic (自闭的) employee.

When the employee delivered the wrong food to a customer’s house, that customer reacted violently and unkindly. Even after the employee corrected the mistake, the customer continued to shout. And that same customer was even rude to the restaurant owners’ daughter. So the owners “fired” the customer.

Restaurant owners P.J. and Spiro Gialopsos have added the customer to the restaurant’s “Do Not Deliver” list. That customer is now persona non grata, Latin for “an unwelcome person”.

P.J. Gialopsos wrote on the restaurant’s Facebook page, “You would think the majority of the population would have learned or at least heard about autism.”

Gialopsos said, “The employee has worked at the Little Italy Restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska, for two years. He was very upset about the angry customer.”

Gialopsos describes the employee as a seriously gifted university student who is curious about the world. She adds that the employee also has “an amazing personality, great sense of humor and a strong work ethic.”

“This employee is also one who will not have to deal with that rude customer anymore,” added Gialopsos.

Reached at home by reporters, Gialopsos says she is happy about the positive comments she and her husband are receiving. By Tuesday afternoon, her Facebook posting about the incident received more than 30,000 “Likes” and hundreds of positive comments. Comments and e-mails came from Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Namibia and the United Arab Emirates.

Gialopsos said she spent a couple of emotional days crying over the posts on the Facebook page. She adds that many parents from around the country who have children with autism wrote to her about the incident. “Their stories broke my heart,” she said. Another comment on Facebook that she found “striking” is a woman who thanked them for hiring someone who is “differently-abled”.

24．Why did the owners of the restaurant receive praise?

A．They would always put their customers first.

B．They had a “Do Not Deliver” list in their restaurant.

C．They fired a customer for hurting their autistic worker.

D．They promised to deliver food to their customers’ house.

25．What made the customer angry?

A．The employee acted unkindly.

B．He didn’t get the food he ordered.

C．The owners’ daughter was very impolite.

D．He was considered as an unwelcome person.

26．Why did Gialopsos cry when she read the posts on Facebook?

A．Because she was moved by others’ comments.

B．Because children with autism were thankful to her.

C．Because nobody understood what she had done.

D．Because stories on the Facebook page hurt her feelings.

27．Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A restaurant guide. B．A news report. C．A research paper. D．A personal diary.

C

To give a tip or not? If so, how much? They can be headaches even for the most experienced tourists. This week, the main political parties in the UK have finally come to rescue by passing laws to forbid bars and restaurants taking tips from the customers.

However, not every country in the world takes the matter as seriously as the British, who are believed to have invented the custom in the 17th century — originally as a noble practice of giving small gifts to the so-called “inferior (低等的) classes”. Later, tipping has become a habit widely accepted in the world, although it is influenced by a nation’s culture and values.

A common joke among Americans is that only getting tax return is more confusing than tipping. Tips were imported into the country in the 19th century, when wealthy Americans began travelling to Europe. The custom was originally disapproved in the US. Critics accused tippers of creating a class of people who “begged for favors”. Fast forward to the 21st century and you will still find Americans debating the pros and cons. But tipping is now completely ingrained (根深蒂固的) in the national soul.

Like many Asian countries, China is largely a no-tipping culture for decades it was actually prohibited and considered illegal. To this day, it remains relatively uncommon.

Japan’s complex manner system includes tipping. It is socially acceptable on special occasions such as weddings, but on the other occasions, it can actually make the receiver feel ashamed, if not abused. Even on occasions where tips are expected,the money is expected to be sealed in special envelopes as a sign of gratitude and respect. Otherwise, it will be refused because tips are usually included in the payment for the service.

28．What’s the original purpose of tipping?

A．To please the ordinary people.

B．To praise people’s good deeds.

C．To indicate people’s thanks to the poor.

D．To show noble kindness to the lower class.

29．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Americans are used to giving tips.

B．It is quite normal to tip in America.

C．Tipping is very complex in the US.

D．Getting tax return is simpler than tipping.

30．What can be inferred about tipping in Asia?

A．Tips are totally forbidden in China.

B．Tipping will become popular very soon.

C．Good services should be put before tips.

D．Tips can be accepted for special celebrations.

31．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Law B．Culture C．Economy D．Tourism

D

California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).

The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.

Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).

But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.

The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).

Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.

32．What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.

B．The increasing variety of California big trees.

C．The distribution of big trees in California forests.

D．The influence of farming on big trees in California.

33．Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?

A．Ecological studies of forests.

B．Banning woodcutting.

C．Limiting housing development.

D．Fire control measures.

34．What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre?

A．Inadequate snowmelt. B．A longer dry season.

C．A warmer climate. D．Dampness of the air.

35．What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?

B．Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon

C．Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?

D．Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California

三、七选五（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分）

Which is more effective, group studying or studying alone?

We’ve all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time talking or joking around. You leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam.____36____. The following are some benefits of studying alone.

____37____

When you lock yourself away in your room, there tend to be less distractions than when you are studying in a group. Nobody is moving around or talking near you. There are literally no distractions, unless you’re the one who feels the need to clean everything when you study.

Personal study environment

Everyone is different, which means everyone learns differently. You may require classical music, a comfortable room, and a cup of tea while you study. Someone else may require complete silence, and no snacks at all.____38____ Studying alone also allows you to use the study strategies that are the most effective for your learning style. Some students learn best with flashcards, while others learn best when they reread chapters. ____39____

Personalize learning content

There may be some topics in class that you really need to work on. ____40____. Besides, you can tailor learning methods by studying alone while group studying can’t. More crucially, you can consolidate the topics that are difficult to you over and over.

A．You can learn whatever you like.

B．Minimum distractions.

C．That is what you can’t achieve in group studying.

D．Find your learning style, and you can get better results.

E．Only when you study alone, you’ re able to focus on exactly those topics.

F．So if you are the one who can be so distracted, it’s strongly recommended that you should study alone.

G．Studying alone allows you to set the perfect study environment so you get the most out of studying.

第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The train had been long delayed. Running out of ____41____, Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the____42____at once: it was raining hard.

He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and ____43____ that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it,____44____ to see his mother’s scarf and some sandwiches inside.

Andy’s thoughts drifted(飘)to when he was ____45____. His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold.” He remembered feeling____46____and had taken it out. But it was still here.

____47____ Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mum. “Take a ____48____I have put in medicine, just____49____,” she suggested. Touched by his mother’s_____50_____he took the medicine and soon fell deep asleep in the_____51_____of the scarf.

Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman,who’d_____52_____him earlier, _____53_____ holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.

Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his _____54_____, the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two_____55_____.

41．A．luck B．patience C．time D．energy

42．A．train B．truth C．cause D．notice

43．A．insisted B．explained C．apologized D．admitted

44．A．surprised B．ready C．thankful D．expecting

45．A．checking B．leaving C．planning D．packing

46．A．hurt B．annoyed C．ashamed D．puzzled

47．A．Lately B．Finally C．Suddenly D．Instantly

48．A．look B．pill C．rest D．sandwich

49．A．for safety B．on purpose C．in case D．by accident

50．A．calmness B．confidence C．comfort D．care

51．A．warmth B．memory C．smell D．touch

52．A．helped B．pleased C．disturbed D．greeted

53．A．comfortably B．safely C．gently D．tightly

54．A．relief B．amazement C．mind D．advantage

55．A．arms B．scarfs C．passengers D．mothers

五、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

According to the traditional Chinese calendar (日历), for every 19 years there will be seven leap months. “Leap month” ____56____(refer) to a repetitive month. Rather ____57____(interesting), there are two Februarys in 2023.

There are ____58____ variety of traditions and customs during leap month in China. They are quite ____59____(fascinate) for you to explore. In some parts of East China’s Shandong province, the married daughters send toads (蟾蜍) and fish ____60____(make) of dough (面团) to their parents. ____61____(live) near Wuyi Mountain in East China’s Fujian province, the local people have the tradition of drinking tea at leap month, and only women ____62____(allow) to take part. The daughters who are married usually buy pig’s feet and thin noodles for their parents, ____63____ is unique for people in Southeast China’s Taiwan province. Various historical and cultural factors have contributed ____64____ the diverse customs. Do they successfully arouse your _____65_____(curious)? The leap February has arrived. Are you prepared with your gifts?

六、应用文（共1小题，共15分）

 假定你是李华，你的留学生好友Peter在你市举办的“中国传统文化知识竞赛(Chinese Traditional Culture Contest)”中获得外国选手组一等奖。请你给他写一封信,内容包括：

1.表示祝贺；2.回顾他的付出和努力；3.期待他为弘扬中国文化做出贡献。

注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

七、读后续写（共1小题，共25分）

67.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。

Lucy was very nervous. She had a swimming competition in the morning and could not sleep. She tossed and turned all night. She was no stranger to competition. In fact, she loved it. Lucy was very athletic and was not only part of a swim team, but a soccer team as well. But this particular competition was important. She had made it all the way to the finals and didn’t want to let her teammates down.

When her alarm went off at 6: 00 am, she hit the snooze button and rolled onto her side, wishing she could just stay in bed all day. Having slept so poorly, Lucy was not at all ready for the day. After a few minutes, she stretched her arms above her head and yawned before throwing her covers back and climbing out of bed.

She was terribly anxious about the competition, so much that she couldn’t even eat breakfast. It felt as though her stomach was doing somersaults (翻腾). Lucy’s mother looked concerned. “You have to eat something,” she said. “It’s important to keep your strength up.” “I know, I’m just not hungry this morning,” Lucy replied, picking at her eggs with a fork. All she could think about was facing the competition. What if she performed poorly? What if she disappointed her coach and teammates? She wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.

Lucy’s mom sensed her daughter’s worry and gave her a reassuring (令人宽慰的) pat on the back. “You’ll be great, dear. Just do your best. That’s all that matters.”

Lucy felt a bit of relief and appreciated her mother’s kind words. But by the time she got to the athletic club where the swim meet was being held, that feeling of comfort had dissolved (消融). She went to the locker room to prepare for the competition, but when she opened her gym bag, she was quite surprised.

注意：1.所续写的短文词数应为150左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph1:

She didn’t expect to find a handwritten note.

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Paragraph 2:

She saw her soccer uniform and realized she had grabbed the wrong bag.

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