2023宁波效实中学高二下学期期中英语试题含解析（含听力）

2022学年第二学期宁波市效实中学

高二英语期中试卷

(说明：本卷满分为100分，考试时间为120分钟。所有试题必须答在答题卷上，否则无效。)

I. 听力(共两节，满分10分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题0.5分，满分2.5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。

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What does the girl like about her parents?

A. They are caring. B. They are rich. C. They are powerful.

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How much does the keyboard cost now?

A. $50. B. $40. C. $20.

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Why did the boy refuse the girl’s offer?

A. He has a doctor’s appointment.

B. He has gone to the beach earlier.

C. He needs to go to see his family.

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What are the speakers doing?

A. Making dinner. B. Shopping for a party. C. Ordering some food.

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What does the man want to know?

A. The meaning of some expressions.

B. The recipe for some desserts.

C. The solutions to some problems.

第二节 (共15小题;每小题0.5分，满分7.5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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

6. What is the man’s advice on the woman’s trip?

A. She should also check out Venice.

B She should only stay in Rome.

C. She really should go to Pisa.

7. How much vacation time will the woman probably spend in Rome?

A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

8. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At an office.

9. What is the woman most worried about?

A. Missing the snacks.

B. Failing to finish her report.

C. Leaving a bad impression on the man’s parents.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

10. How did the man feel when he went back to his hometown?

A. Bored. B. Awkward. C. Excited.

11. Where does the man live now?

A. In France. B. In England. C. In Germany.

12. What does the man decide to do at last?

A. Visit his family.

B. Go back home and get a job.

C. Keep in touch with his friends more often.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

13. What’s the relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Teammates.

14. What is the girl afraid of?

A. Failing the test.

B. Missing some classes.

C. Losing a game.

15. What game wouldn’t the boy like to play anymore?

A. Soccer. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.

16. Where is the library?

A. On the third floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the first floor.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

17. Why will Mr. Jenkins leave?

A. He is sick.

B. He has found a new job.

C. He will take care of a family member.

18. When will Mr. Jenkins leave?

A. At the end of the week.

B. At the end of the month.

C. At the end of the semester.

19. What will the school do to thank Mr. Jenkins?

A. Hold a party for him.

B. Send him on a vacation.

C. Name something after him.

20. Who is Mr. Ryan?

A. A teacher. B. An athlete. C. A basketball coach.

II. 阅读理解(共两节;满分30分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

As lockdown starts to slowly lift, it's such a treat to be able to travel around the appealing coastline or book holidays in the UK again.

■Camber Sands

The impressive dunes（沙丘）system that makes Camber Sands the south coast's most Arabian-looking beach destination is fled with wonders. A number of “desert” films were shot here, including Cary On Follow That Camel.

Getting there: one hour 40 minutes by train from London St Pancras International to Rye, with a change at Ashford and a short bus ride to the beach; about two hours by car.

■Tankerton Beach

Tankerton Beach offers lovely views. When you've had your fill of beach time, it's time for a bellyful of the town's native oysters（牡蛎）; head for Harbour Street and High Street for a fantastic selection of places to try them.

Getting there: one hour 20 minutes by train from London Victoria; about one hour 40 minutes by car.

■West Wittering

A huge Blue Flag beach makes this West Wittering one of the south coast's finest for all kinds of beach activities. You can get involved in sunbathing and safe swimming (lifeguards patrol（巡逻） here in the summer months), go rock-pooling or just explore the ecology of the beach.

Getting there: one hour 30 minutes by train from London Victoria to Chichester, plus a bus ride to the beach; about two hours by car.

■Dungeness

Rediscover your childhood on a steam railway, explore strange World War I radar devices and discover old railroad car in this most magic place of Dungeness. There's some wonderful landscaping to enjoy, especially filmmaker Derek Jarman's separated home and garden.

Getting there: one hour by train from London St Pancras International to Folk stone, with a one hour 30 minute bus ride to Dungeness; about two hours by car.

21. What is the advantage of travelling to Tankerton Beach in transportation?

A. It takes the shortest time by car.

B. It offers lovely views on the way.

C. A short bus ride is also available.

D. You can get there with a change.

22. What can you do in West Wittering?

A. Surf with friends.

B. Taste delicious seafoods.

C. Swim with lifeguards.

D. Explore water between rocks.

23. If you are a movie fan of Derek Jarman, which place will you choose?

A. Camber Sands. B. Tankerton Beach.

C. West Wittering. D. Dungeness.

B

As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children.

Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification (沙漠化). “Within 10 years rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification.

Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilizers rather than chemicals.

In 2012, Toumi consolidated (巩固) her dream of fighting the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy (理念) into action. “I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.”

By September 2016, more than 130, 000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She expects to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco.

24 How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her?

A. They made her decide to leave the country.

B. They helped her better understand her father.

C. They aroused her enthusiasm for helping others.

D. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher.

25. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland?

A. Low rainfall. B. Soil pollution. C. Cold weather. D. Forest damage.

26. Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia?

A. To create job opportunities for young people.

B. To help the children obtain a basic education.

C. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.

D. To promote the protection of their farmland.

27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Saving Water in Tunisia B. Holding back the Sahara

C. Planting Trees of Native Species D. Fighting Poverty in North Africa

C

LOVE it or hate it, there is no escape from Internet slang.

This is especially true among young people in some English-speaking countries such as Australia, the UK, and the US. These days, if they haven’t caught up with the latest popular Internet slang, chances are that they often feel out of the loop on social media.

Take these posts by The Washington Post for example: “David Bowie dying is totes tradge” and “When Cookie hugged Jamal, it made me totes emosh”. What on earth do these mean? Well, “totes” is a short form of the adverb “totally”. Likewise, “tradge” means “tragic” and “emosh” means “emotional”.

It seems that for millennials (those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s), typing in this abbreviated form is not only time-saving but also hip. Many millennial slang words are formed by what linguists call the practice of totesing — the systematic abbreviation of words, according to a recent article in The Washington Post.

Some people think that millennial slang affects the English language negatively. However, Melbourne University linguist Rosey Billington doesn’t agree.

“When you are able to use language in a creative way, you show you are linguistically knowledgeable because you know the language rules well enough to use words in a different way,” Billington told News.com.au. Her view is backed up by two linguists, Lauren Spradlin, and Taylor Jones, from the City University of New York and the University of Pennsylvania respectively. The two believe that totes-speak is a highly-organized system that can only be used by speakers who have mastered English pronunciation.

“The ability to break apart syllables and mix different sounds together is key. Totesing is about sounds, and it follows the sometimes complicated sound system of English,” Jones told The Washington Post. Totesing is not random. On the contrary, it has strict rules to follow. You need to be very fluent in the English language to be able to understand totes-speak.

28. The underlined phrase “out of the loop” in the second paragraph probably means________.

A. accepted easily B. bored and annoyed

C. comfortable and relaxed D. unaware of certain information

29. How does the author explain the phenomenon of totesing?

A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples.

C. By giving descriptions. D. By analyzing cause and effect.

30. What is Lauren Spradlin’s attitude toward the practice of totesing?

A. Worried. B. Cautious. C. Positive. D. Critical.

31. Which of the following might Taylor Jones agree with?

A. Internet slang is mostly created by professional linguists.

B. Totesing is mainly about making words easier to pronounce.

C. Totesing should be promoted since it is cool, creative, and time-saving.

D. Totesing requires speakers to master the language’s rules very well.

D

Discoveries at the famous Sanxingdui ruins in Southwest China show that the region’s ancient Shu Kingdom Civilization shared similarities with the Maya.

The Sanxingdui ruins belonging to the Shu Kingdom existed at least 4, 800 years ago, and lasted more than 2, 000 years, while the Mayan civilization built its city-states around 200 AD. Despite the differences in ages, the bronze-made remains of trees unearthed at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom resemble the sacred ceiba tree, which symbolized the union of heaven, earth, and the underworld in the Mayan civilization. “They are very important similarities,” says Santos, a Mexican archaeologist (考古学家) stressing that the representations of trees in both cultures provide a symbolism that is very similar.

While the time span between the Shu Kingdom and the Mayan culture is great, the findings show the closeness between the two civilizations. They developed in areas with comparable climates and reflected their world view through related symbols. “In the end, man is still man, independent of time and space. What we have is that at this latitude (纬度) both the Shu people and the Mayans looked at the same sky and had the same stars on the horizon,” the expert says.

One notable feature of the recent discoveries at Sanxingdui was the cross-subject work and technology applied by teams of Chinese archaeologists, which allowed the unearthing of artifacts as fragile as silk remains. Cooperation between Chinese and Mexican archaeologists could benefit projects in the Mayan world, where the rainy climate and humidity are problematic for the conservation of ruins.

“Every time our cultural knowledge increases, regardless of whether we speak one language or another, what it shows us is that we continue to be sister cultures and, therefore, the exchange of such knowledge is of vital importance,” says Santos.

32. What is the similarity between the Shu Kingdom and the Maya civilization?

A. Their starting time. B. Their historical origins.

C. Their cultural symbols. D. Their ceremony traditions.

33. What have the findings at the Sanxingdui ruins proved?

A. Silk was a common clothing material then.

B. Human cultures shared similarities free from time and space.

C. There were bronze-made trees in ancient Maya.

D. The Shu Kingdom and the Mayan world had close contact.

34. What is a common challenge for the conservation of both ruins?

A. Wet weather. B. Positioning of ruins. C. High latitude. D. Language barriers.

35. What is the focus of Santos’ quote in the last paragraph?

A. The future of China-Mexico cooperation.

B. The benefits of speaking a different language.

C. The importance of the exchange of cultural knowledge.

D. The increasing sisterhood in culture between China and Mexico.

第二节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。有两项为多余选项。

Tears can ruin make-up, bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. ____36____However, crying is a fact of life, and tears are very useful. Even when you’re not crying, your eyes produce tears. These create a film (薄膜) over the eye’s surface. This film contains a substance that protects your eyes against infection.

Tears reduce stress, but we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons. “____37____ They’re afraid that once they lose control, they’ll never get it back,” explains psychologist Dorothy Rowe.

Almost any emotion—good or bad, happy or sad—can cause tears. ____38____ Tears help you when you feel you are ready to explode because of very strong feelings. It may explain why people who are afraid to cry often suffer more heart attacks than people who cry more freely.

When some people become very stressed, however, they can’t cry. They may be feeling shock, anger, fear or grief, but they control the emotion. “Everyone has the need to cry,” says psychotherapist (精神治疗医师) Vera Diamond. ____39____ They practice crying so that they can get used to expressing emotion.

____40____ It’s good to hold back tears during a tense business discussion. “But once you are safely behind closed doors, don’t just cry,” Diamond says. She suggests that you act out the whole situation again and be as noisy and angry as you like. It will help you feel better. “And,” she adds, “once your tears have released the stress, you can begin to think of logical ways to deal with the problem.”

Tears are a sign of our ability to feel. You should never be afraid to cry.

A. People worry about showing their emotions.

B. The more you cry, the healthier you will become.

C. Crying is a way that we release built-up emotions.

D. Sometimes patients participate in crying exercises.

E. They can leave you embarrassed and without energy.

F. In certain situation, such as at work, tears are not appropriate.

G. Many people get uncomfortable when others cry in front of them.

III. 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)

When I got my first smartphone, I loved it.It gave me instant ___41___ to my music, thousands of photos and videos and a(n) ___42___ of information. But over time, my feelings became controversial. I would repeatedly ___43___ my email, shop online for stuff I didn’t need and ___44___ click on links to websites. I’d often ___45___ to my husband and to my seven-year-old son, Louis, that I felt trapped by it.

So I began to research studies on the mental health effects of smartphone use. I ___46___ that smartphones are linked with anxiety, depression and poor sleep quality. Unsurprisingly, they also impact your ability to ___47___ and to remain in the present moment with your kids.

___48___, one day last summer, while I was playing with Louis, I was once again distracted (分心) by dings and pings. He finally related to my complaints about my smartphone: “Mommy, just ___49___, please!”

I decided to try. Instead of going cold turkey — no ___50___at all — I bought a flip phone (翻盖手机) and cell plan for $30 a month. With no touch screen, texting is ___51___. I can’t access email, music or social media and don’t even try browsing the web without a touch screen. While the adjustment hasn’t always been smooth sailing, it’s ___52___ than I thought it would be and the benefits are worth it. Now when I’m playing with my son, I can see the positive effect ___53___ his smiles. And after he’s gone to bed, instead of fixing my eyes on the ___54___, I light candles, grab a book and ___55___ the atmosphere of the room I’m in.

41. A. solution B. response C. access D. reaction

42. A. world B. form C. exchange D. piece

43. A. receive B. write C. answer D. refresh

44. A. skillfully B. occasionally C. hurriedly D. constantly

45. A. talk B. complain C. prove D. return

46. A. predicted B. discovered C. considered D. claimed

47. A. email B. reply C. smile D. parent

48. A. Hence B. However C. Then D. Still

49. A. take it back B. give it up C. break it down D. sort it out

50. A. charge B. money C. cellphone D. plan

51. A. heart-breaking B. time-consuming C. eye-opening D. energy-saving

52. A. easier B. cooler C. stricter D. longer

53. A. in B. of C. on D. with

54. A. face B. bed C. screen D. book

55. A. create B. lighten C. change D. enjoy

IV. 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。

Most people plan their trips to Canada in the middle of winter. The heavy snowfall in the months of January and February ____56____(attract) skiers and ice skaters. Some come for the fabulous ice hotel in Quebec, ____57____ others plan their trips to experience the winter festivals that are held in several major cities. But this year, Canada has promised year-round attractions, as the country celebrates ____58____(it) 150th anniversary as a nation.

Celebrations, which will begin on the first day of the year, will start with the country ____59____ (provide) free year-long unlimited passes to all of Canada’s national parks. Cities across the country will host events all year, making it a good year ____60____(visit) Canada besides the usual winter festivities. And the government is sponsoring several projects to give Canadians a voice and a sense of ____61____(proud) in their country. One example is the Red Couch Project. A red couch, ____62____(design) in Toronto, will travel across the continent. Citizens will be asked to sit on the couch and tell their stories. Videos will be posted online, enabling the world to track the couch as it is transported ____63____ land and water. It will end up in Vancouver, ____64____ there will be a huge parade. If you were ever going to visit Canada, now is _____65_____(definite) the time!

V. 单词拼写(共10小题;每小题0.5分，满分5分)

66. The sad news that their only son had died in the war________(投射) a shadow over the family. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

67. Thanks to effective prevention, fewer people are ________(感染) with Covid-19. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

68. The lecture will offer you an ________(洞察) into the profound Chinese culture. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

69 We look forward to your generous support and active ________(参加). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

70. Dissatisfied with the food quality and poor service in the school ________(食堂), I’m writing to you in the hope that some effective measures can be taken to improve it. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

71. She is very ________(谦虚的) about her success.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）

72. Moderate ________(暴露) to sunlight is believed to be beneficial to one’s health. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

73. The ________(最精彩的部分) of the festival is that students will have an opportunity to make dishes and share them with each other. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

74. I have to see the headmaster. It’s a matter of ________(紧急). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

75. Jill was so excited to see her son return safe and sound that she ________(围住) her arms around him. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

VI．词法句法(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)

76. His speech was greeted with ________( thunder ) applause from the audience. （所给词的适当形式填空）

77. Place your ________ (swell) hands under the cool water to alleviate the pain. （所给词的适当形式填空）

78. He made it quite clear ________ he preferred to be left alone. （用适当的词填空）

79. The get-together in the tea-house ________ (cancel) by the time we arrived. （所给词的适当形式填空）

80. ________( perform ) CPR for a long time, the doctors snatched the patient from the jaws of death eventually. （所给词的适当形式填空）

VII. 根据中文意思完成下列句子。 (共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)

81. 在下山的路上，老人被一块石头绊倒了，扭伤了脚踝。我和我女朋友帮助他站起来，但却发现他痛苦万分，不能行走。

On the way downhill the old man stumbled over a rock and ________ ________ ________. My girlfriend and I ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ but found him in alarming pain and unable to walk.

82. 万一遇到严重的心脏病发，立即拨打急救电话，分秒必争!

In case of a severe heart attack, ________ ________ ________ ________ right away. ________ ________ ________!

83. 厌倦了这钢筋水泥造的摩天大楼，我坐上了一列开往阿尔山的火车，盼望着在静谧的树林里来一次惬意的徒步旅行。

Tired of the skyscrapers of steel and concrete, I boarded a train ________ ________ Arshaan, looking forward to ________ ________ ________ ________ in the tranquil forest.

84. 健康饮食的基本要诀是细嚼慢咽。这个不仅能让你的身体更好地消化食物，还能防止被食物噎住。

________ ________ ________ ________ healthy eating is to eat slowly. This can not only allow your body to digest your food better, but prevent you from ________ ________ the food.

85. 我站着一动不动，竖起耳朵。又一声尖叫从黑暗的森林里传来，把我吓呆了。

I stood dead still, ________ ________. Another shrill cry carried through the dark forest, which ________ ________ ________ ________.

VIII. 读后续写(满分15分)

86. 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 a bright May afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, an expert doctor at a hospital, and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava were were driving with the windows down as they headed home on the 1.4-mile-long, two-lane Route 90 bridge, which stretches across the shallow waters of Assa-woman Bay. Suddenly, the calm was disturbed by the squeal of tires.

Not far ahead of them, a black pickup truck was sliding from one lane to the other. To the Bauers’ horror, it ran into a concrete barrier, turned over the SUV directly ahead of them, and came to rest hanging over the railing (栏杆) of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path.

“Ava, are you OK?” he asked after stopping the car. She was shaken, but otherwise unhurt. And then a scream. It came from the pickup, which had come to rest on its right side. The back passenger compartment (车厢) and truck bed hung out past the guardrail, 30 or more feet above the waters of the bay. The driver’s door threw open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground, and then ran to the railing. Bauer ran up beside him. The man pointed down, saying something in Spanish. In the water was a car seat. Bobbing (颠簸) next to it was a girl, about two years old, pink dotted dress, brown hair, brown eyes, terrified, floating on her back, kicking and splashing and screaming.

From around the truck, more screaming came from its other passengers who had gotten off the truck and were looking down into the water.

The situation quickly went from bad to frightening when the baby girl rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to do something, but he didn’t move. Maybe he was in shock. “Ava!” Bauer shouted, bending to remove his shoes. “Stay by the car!”

注意：1. 续写次数为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

He climbed onto the railing and jumped into the water without hesitation.

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Paragraph 2:

Her eyes opened now, focused on him, and he could hear ambulance coming this way. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________