辽宁省滨城高中联盟2022-2023学年高二上学期期中英语试题

这是一份辽宁省滨城高中联盟2022-2023学年高二上学期期中英语试题，共11页。试卷主要包含了5分，满分7等内容，欢迎下载使用。

滨城高中联盟2022-2023学年度上学期高二期中考试
英语试卷
命题人：大连市第一中学刘燕飞校对人：大连市第一中学李焱

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题； 每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。
例： How much is the shirt?
A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15.
答案是C。
1.Why is the man moving?
A. He needs a quiet place.
B. He wants to share an apartment.
C. The present apartment is too expensive.
2.How does the man feel now?
A. Relaxed. B.Regretful. C.Worried.
3. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Hurry up. B.Bring less stuff. C.Pack her bag.
4.Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a bank B.In a restaurant. C.In a shop.
5.What do we know about the man?
A. His fight has been put off.
B. He will give the woman a call later.
C. He wants to reach Mexico before the 1$.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6.When did the library close today?
A.At 1 pm. B.At 3 pm. C.At 5 pm
7. What are the speakers talking about?
A. How to borrow books. B.How to select books. C.How to return books


听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the man think of sleeping in a tent?
A.Disappointing B.Enjoyable. C.Funny
9.What kind of movie does the man like?
A. Mystery. B.Comedy C.Horror.
听 第 8 段 材 料 ， 回 答 第 1 0 至 1 2 题 。
10.What will the woman do with her computer?
A.Give it to her parents. B.Have it repaired. C.Replace it.
11.How does the man suggest the woman get information on computers?
A. By turning to the salespersons.
B. By surfing the Internet.
C. By asking her parents
12.Where will the speakers meet tomorrow?
A.At the office. B.At a computer store. C.At the woman's home.
听 第 9 段 材 料 ， 回 答 第 1 3 至 1 6 题 。
13.Why does the man call Mrs.Smith?
A.To inform her of a conference.
B.To discuss the movie festival
C. To put off an appointment
14.What does the man want the woman to do?
A.Deliver a message. B.Send an email C.Make a call
15.What does the man want to talk with Mrs.Smith about?
A.The dinner menu. B .The number of seats. C.The wine selection.
16.How many guests will show up'
A.240. B.280 C.300.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Where are half of the students from in the survey?
A.The UK. B.Spain. C.Italy.
18.How many students think food important in their culture?
A.6. B.14. C.20
19.What is the speaker's opinion on the answers to her second question?
A.Interesting B.Understandable. C.Surprising.
20.Why are family meals important in most students'opinion?
A. They are interesting
B. They promote communication
C. They are cheaper and healthier


第二部分： 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑.
A
Go beyond the ordinary when searching for art and culture in Denver and explore The Mile High City's creative world, from museum gif stores to art district galleries. You're sure to
find a completely unique and memorable piece created by a local artist or a print by a moderm
master.
● Denver Art Museum
Unique,artistic gifts are available at the Denver Art Museum's Shop .Browse(浏览) the exhibition catalogs, art books, jewellery and fine gifts in the shop. Many of the items here are made by Colorado artisans(手艺人).You can also check out what the shop has to offer online. Location:100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Business hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-5pm; Fri10am-8pm; Sat-Sun9am-5pm;
● MCA Denver
The shelves here are filled with art books, graphic novels, custom-made MCA Denver mix CDs and art T-shirts for“genius babies,artistic teens and open-minded adults".Limited edition
works by avant-garde(前卫的)art icons John Waters, Marcel Dzama, Arturo Herrera and Jeff Starr are sold as well.
Location:1485 Delgany St,Denver,CO 80202
Business hours: Mon Closed; Tue-Thu 12pm-7pm; Fri 12 pm-9pm;
Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm;
● Art District on Santa Fe
Art District on Santa Fe is an art lover's paradise, with dozens of galleries to visit, as well as restaurants, shops and museums. Start your Santa Fe shopping at Artists on Santa Fe, one of the oldest galleries in the area, featuring more than 25 artists working in a wide variety of media.Then explore the inviting Sandra Phillips Gallery, which represents important regional artists as well as emerging artists offering fresh and creative ideas.After that, simply wander the district, popping into whatever gallery space catches your eye.
Location: Santa Fe Drive between 4th and 12th avenues
21.When can we visit Denver Art Museum on Fridays?
A.At 9 am. B.At 6 am. C.At 10 pm. D.At 2 pm,
22.Which of the following makes MCA Denver's shop special?
A. Arturo Herrera's limited edition works.
B. High-end jewellery and lamps.
C. Glassware and pottery made by local people.
D. Handicrafts made by Colorado artisans.

23.What do we know about Art District on Santa Fe?
A. We can find famous graphic novels there.
B. Sandra Phillips Gallery is located on Avenue Pkwy
C. We are advised to begin with Artists on Santa Fe
D. Its galleries feature emerging artists and yard art.

B
E.O.Wilson,“the Darwin of the 21st century", is considered the world's leading expert
on ants and a pioneer of the theory of biodiversity.
Wilson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1929.When he was young, he was crazy about the natural world and spent his childhood exploring woods and observing insects. When he was in high school, he narrowed his focus down to the study of insects.After earning his master's degree in biology in the University of Alabama, he went to Harvard University to
work for a PhD in 1951.After graduation, he remained there for his career as a teacher.
Wilson authored many books and was awarded quite a few prizes, such as the Crafoord Prize and the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Wilson has a strong gift for storytelling and narrative. His books are easy to understand and can attract readers, even those who don't care much for scientific topics. In his writings,Wilson further enlarged his study from biology to
other subjects, such as sociobiology, geography and even art.
The friendship between the scientist Finch and Wilson is also worth mentioning.“On his 88th birthday he wanted to collect ants in the delta so we wandered through an Alabama woodland,”Finch recalled,“We also went to other areas like two boys getting into the woods.” After retiring from teaching in 1996,Wilson founded the E.0.Wilson Biodiversity Foundation to promote worldwide understanding of the importance of biodiversity.“He's still writing,” said Finch.“He always tells me,”This is my last book.“But he actually told me that six books
ago.”
24. Which of the following can best describe Wilson's books?

A. Critical and serious.
B. Attractive and understandable.
C. Creative and useful.
D. Professional and complex
25.What can we infer from the text?
A. Wilson is a leading expert on insects.
B. Wilson's books don't attract those who are not into science.
C. Wilson studied for a PhD in the University of Alabama.
D. Wilson covered many subjects in his books.


26.What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Wilson loves travelling very much.
B. Wilson often tells lies to his friend.
C. Wilson has been working and studying hard all his life
D. Wilson is good at wealth management.
27.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. The great books by E.0.Wilson
B. E. O.Wilson's contributions to biology
C. E. O.Wilson—the Darwin of the 21st century
D. The valuable friendship between Finch and E.0.Wilson
C
I was sitting at my desk when another grad student in my lab approached me."Can you help?"he asked. His experiment wasn't working and he desperately needed help.I was then a fifth year PhD student, and I took pride in being the senior member of the lab, whom everyone looked up to.But that also meant I was the one everyone turned to for help-which ate away
hours, days, and sometimes weeks that I could have spent on my own research.
There were many reasons I had a hard time saying no to such pleas(恳求). I was new to the United States for graduate school. I found it difficult to make new friends and discover activities I enjoyed. So I spent lots of my time in the lab,with my lab-mates serving as my
primary source of social connection. I feared that if Ibrushed them off, I'd lose their favor.
But the extra responsibilities came at a cost. I had to work extra hours to catch up with my
own work, and I often made sacrifices to my personal life.
It wasn't until my wife gave birth to our first child that I realized how thin I had pushed myself-and how misguided my priorities(优先事项) were. While she lay in a hospital bed in the early stages of labor, I sat nearby hunched(伏首前倾的) over my laptop finishing up a work report. Hours later, afier hearing my daughter's first cry and watching her tiny fingers grab tighty onto mine, it occurred to me that I should have been fully present during my daughter's birth. I was clearly spending too much time working if my job had affected one of
life's most precious moments
From then on, I decided to spend more time with my family by paring down my work tasks and carefully considering each request for help.I still enjoyed working with others, but I prioritized beneficial tasks or thosc my manager asked me to take on, rather than accepting
everything that came my way.
I noticed many benefits: no longer working overtime,more family time,and improved 高二英语试卷第5页共11页


work performance. I was also pleased to discover that“Sorry, I'd love to help but Ihave a
deadline coming up”is an acceptable response to a request for assistance.
It's hard to say “no”to those you work with. But I've leamed that sometimes that's the
best course ofaction to avoid unnecesary workloads and lead a freer and happier life.
28.Why did the author find it dificult to refuse the requests of his lab-mates?
A. He was afraid to be left out by them. B. He was the senior member of the lab.
C. He wanted to earn their respeut D. He had once received help from them.
29.What did the author realize afier his daughter's birth?
A. He was guilty for his absence when she was born.
B. His wife had sacrificed a lot for the family.
C. He should have balanced work and life better.
D. He should work harder due to the increased responsibilities.
30.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase“paring down”in
paragraph 5?
A.Laying aside. B.C C.tfamiliar with. D.K t
31.What is the text mainly about?
A. Enjoying family life. B. Giving priority to family.
C. Giving and taking. D. Learning to say“no” .
D
If you were to rate the most walkable cities in the world, what would you look for? Would it be how shaded the sidewalks are? How many benches there are along the way to your
destination? Or maybe how close you are to shops or local attractions?
Well, the researchers at the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), located in New York, US,wanted to know which of the world's cities were the best for pedestrians(行人).So,they did just that
To determine which cities were the most walkable, they rated cities based on factors such as how close citizens were to car-free areas like public parks, how close citizens lived in
relation to schools and hospitals,and how short their jouneys were overall.
According to the study, they found that the most walkable cities in the world are London, Paris,Bogota and Hong Kong.Overall, London was at the top of the list, outranking(超过)
nearly 1,000 cities around the world on these key factors.
“In order to provide safety and inviting walking conditions for all ciy residents(居民),it is essential to shift the balance of space in our cities away from cars, providing more travel options for people,”CEO of ITDP Heather Thompson told the magazine Cinies Today. She


continued,“We have so much to gain - from cleaner air to better health to stronger local
economies and deeper bonds within communities,and we all need that now more than ever.” Unfortunately, it seems that very few cities take pedestrians into consideration first,
though.
“Our city streets across the planet are already full of cars.If you really want to see the
worst for walkabiliy, it is the spreading cities of the US in complcte disorder,”commented Taylor Reich, a research associate at ITDP and the primary author of the guide to making cities more walkable.
So, what can cities do to make their streets friendlier for pedestrians?
“There's no one secret sauce; there's no one thing you can do to make a city walkable,”
Reich said.“It's many decisions that are made at all levels from individual streets all the way up to the city design."
32. What's the purpose of the study?
A. To explore factors influencing the walkability of cities.
B. To find out the most walkable cities around the world.
C. To investigate pedestrians'satisfaction with city life.
D. To call on cities to make streets more walkable.
33.What do researchers base on to measure a city's walkability?
A. The amount of green space on sidewalks.
B.Traffic and road conditions for pedestrians.
C. The number of public services for pedestrians.
D. Accessibility of certain destinations to pedestrians.
34. What does Heather Thompson suggest to improve walking conditions?
A.Increasing travel choices. B. Developing local economies.
C.Limiting the number of cars. D. Connecting local communities
35.What does Taylor Reich point out?
A. US cities are built to be friendly to pedestrians.
B. It is everyone's responsibility to make a city walkable.
C. Cars are major contributors to reduced walkability.
D. Both small and massive measures are required to improve walkability.
第二节(共5小题； 每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。选项中有两项为 多余选项。
In the mad rush of day-to-day living, we can often forget to find opportunities for our
families to relax and have fun together. But having fun is an essential part of growing up.It's also important toward building a strong family. 36
It builds family bonds. The family that plays together stays together. Family bonds are


built when you do something together that is simply fun.These bonds can last a lifetime. 37 Family board game night or a trip to the ice cream shop for Friday night dessert are excellent examples.These are the good times and memories that your children will carry with
them forever and can even help them deal wih more challenging times in their lives.
38 The more time a family takes to have fun and enjoy life, the more the kids can discover. Even something as simple as going for a walk can reveal somcthing new.Family fun provides opportunities to mix in a little learning. Consider what you can discover from a
family visit to a pond or by building a Lego metropolis together in the basement.
It sharpens social skills. The ability to have fun and be fun is an attractive personality trait that children can benefit from in social interactions. 39 They will pick up more quickly on necessary social cues(线索)and will aid them throughout their lives . Examples of these social cues include knowing when they've gone too far or when someone else is no
longer having fun. 40
A. The children will also be able to successfully communicate when they're ready to move on
to something else.
B.It helps children build social skills to make friends or deal with new situations.
C.Fun also helps build important family traditions.
D. The following are why family bonds are important.
E.It increases children's creativity.
F. Here are some more reasons why having fun together as a family is essential.
G.It expands the mind.
第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空(共15小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Afier graduation, I decided to take the gym seriously.Accompanied by a friend,I 41 a routine of walking on the treadmill(跑步机) .I was 42 with our routine in thegym. My friend, however, became bored.
One day, he suggested that we 43 an outdoor sport .I was an uncoordinated (动作不协调的) person, so I 44 his proposal.
But several weeks later, he managed to 45 .me to step onto an outdoor racquetball (美式壁球) court . When Ihit the ball,I sent i lying in every direction except the direction that
I had 46 ,Still, somehow, I tried hard to learn it and became 47 after constantly

practicing.
“We're not getting enough 48 on the treadmill.Why not play tennis to build up
our body?”suggested my friend
fems1emt play tenis/ That 49 real skills!”I firmly resisted his new50 ____
Nevertheless, weeks later, I started playing tennis. After several months of painful practice, one day,as the ball came flying towards me, my racket and the ball met in what tennis players
s1 as he“swee spoc.I1had. 52 leaned how to play tennis properly!
Ileaned an extemey valable 53 from these experiences: I can do whateverI
. And I become quite
set ny mind on.Ijust need to put in efiors,and the results wil 54
55 about trying new things and I'm always filled with a sense of excitement.

41.A. began
B. changed
C. quit
D. delayed
42.A. disappointed
B. familiar
C. satisfied
D. careful
43. A. show off
B.take up
C.keep off
D.set out
44. A. refused
B. supported
C. highlighted
D. understood
45.A. remind
B. allow
C. expect
D. persuade
46.A. imagined
B. intended
C. agreed
D. found
47. A. considerate
B. cautious
C. mature
D. skillful
48.A. exercise
B. entertainment
C. movement
D. experience
49.A. occupies
B. preserves
C. improves
D. involves
50.A. method
B. chance
C. attempt
D. assistance
51.A. refer to
B. think out
C. make up
D. set down
52.A. occasionally
B. formally
C. eventually
D. frequently
53.A. concept
B. lesson
C. theory
D. standard
54.A. respond
B. remain
C. follow
D. help
55.A. hesitant
B. enthusiastic
C. particular
D. flexible
第二节(共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形 式。
The Hotan-Ruoqiang railway,.part of a 2,712-kilometer-long loop line circling the Taklimakan, was put into 56 (operate)on June 16,2022,forming the world's first railway loop line in desert. The line,with a . 57 (design)speed of 120 km per hour, connects to the Korla-Kashgar,Kashgar-Hotan and Golmud-Korla railways. The line has 22
stations, half of which provide passenger service, 58 (shorten)the journey from Hotan

to Ruoqiang to about 11-and-a-half hours.
The Hotan-Ruogiang Railway is 59 record of all of the workers’efforts to overcome a series of technical difficulties brought by the harsh environment in the west desert In the sections 60 sandstorms are particularly serious.plants and trees were planted along the line.To reduce any harm 61 the line,bridges have been built over the sand which allow the sand 62 (come)across down the bridges.It can not only protect its existing plants and animals,but also help with the governance of the desert without destroying
the 63 (origin)ecology
The line so far 64 (bring)r s e o some new places in souther
Xiniiang. It benefits the local people in the region 65 (economic)and environmentally
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，最近，你在英语学习上遇到一些困难。请给你的英国朋友Tom写一封邮件， 向他求助。内容包括
1. 你的困难
2. 寻求帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2. 开头已给出，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom
Due to my slow progress in English learning.


Yours
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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。
Brodie and his father lived in a caravan(宿营拖车)ever since his mother died and they lost
their house. Now they worked for Miss Martha in the garden
Brodie's father had been a famous violin player. Brodie loved to watch how his father made the bow dance and glide(滑动) across the strings. When he turned 12, his father taught him how to play the instrument properly.Brodie was a fast learner and soon he could play the violin
almost as well as his dad
One day.Miss Samson.Brodie's teacher,asked if anyone could play the violin.A talent
scout(星探) was coming to school. He was looking for someone to play in the musical Mr Spy


Hollie Larson's hand went up fast.“I can play the violin,”she said.“I play in competitions.”
Brodie kept quiet, but his friend Cam said,“Brodie has a violin and he can play it too.”
Brodie slid down in his seat. There was no way he would be good enough to play for an
audience. He wasn't going to make a fool ofhimself. Hollie Larson was good at everything.
“Bring your instruments tomorrow for a trial run,”the teacher said.“And oh, if you are
selected, the pay is good!”
Brodie's father let him take the violin.“But do take good care of it, Brodie,”he said.
Hollie Larson offered to play first. She was good, really good. Brodie suddenly felt embarrassed. There was no way he could play after her.But Miss Samson's voice was demanding.“Brodie,"she
said."Your turn!"
Brodie felt his face get hot as he pulled out the violin. But the minute the bow touched the strings,Brodie was transported to a different world. He was back in Martha's garden listening to his father. The room was silent as Brodie walked back to his seat.And then came the applause,
everyone clapping,except Hollie Larson.
Since the talent scout would come the next morning, Brodie decided to put the violin case on a high shelf in the classroom that night. It was the safest place, he thought. But, he was wrong!
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1;
The next morning when he arrived, he found the case had fallen.


Paragraph 2:
Suddenly, Hollie Larson walked toward him, holding out her violin-“Use mine,”she said.