2022-2023学年山东省东营市高二上学期12月期末模拟英语试题Word版含答案

东营市2022-2023学年高二上学期12月期末模拟

英语

第一部分 阅读（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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

The human brain remembers negative experiences more easily than positive ones. Our brains have developed in this way because threats, like dangerous animals, have a more immediate effect on people’s survival compared to positive things like food or shelter. As a result, you clearly know what makes you unhappy, but do you know what makes you happy?

Research suggests that our level of happiness is partly shaped by the choices we make. If you’ve been chasing wealth, fame, power and some material things, you may be looking for happiness in the wrong places. Psychologists suggest that the following habits can make people happier.

People who own close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not. The number of our friends is not important. What matters is the quality of our relationships. Relationships that bring happiness usually consist of the sharing of feelings, acceptance, mutual (双方的) respect and trust.

People who exercise regularly can improve both their physical and mental well-being. Some research has shown that exercise can be as effective as some medicine in treating depression.

If we are so interested in an activity, we may lose track of time, and we can be in a state of flow. The activity could be playing the piano, surfing the Internet or playing a game… People who experience flow in their work or life tend to be happier.

People are more likely to be happy if they know what their strengths are and can use them regularly. People are especially happy when they can set goals and use their strengths to achieve them.

People, who think positively by being grateful, mindful and optimistic, are more likely to be happy. Being grateful means being thankful. Being mindful means considering, focusing on, and enjoying the experiences of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful about the future.

1．Why do Human brains remember negative things more easily?

A．Because negative things tend to affect human survival immediately

B．Because negative things are easy to remember

C．Because negative things are much more important than other things

D．Because negative things can make people live much happier

2．According to this passage, in which of the following can people not find happiness?

A．making friends B．doing sports C．playing the violin D．chasing power

3．In the last paragraph, what does author try to tell us?

A．We should think more about our future.

B．We should be positive in our life and work.

C．We should focus on everything in our life.

D．We should only enjoy the present moment.

4．What does the passage mainly want to tell us?

A．Why people remember positive things easily.

B．Why people remember negative things easily.

C．Some habits that make people happy.

D．The habits the people form in their life.

B

Summer Science Camp Instructors

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo-Summer 2022 Camp Season

The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is currently looking for Camp Instructors to help facilitate its summer science camps which operate from June 15th through August 14th. These programs feature week-long full-day camps exploring a variety of science topics in the Life, Physical and Earth Sciences, and camp participants range in age from Preschool through Grade 6.

In addition to staffing science camps, Instructors are needed to support after camp programs at Rinconada Park. After camp programs offer campers an opportunity to wind down after a busy day of learning, and feature recreational activities, games, art making, and weekly trips to the Rinconada Pool.

For more information about specific offerings, please visit www. Cityofpaloalto. or/ Enjoy to review the City of Palo Alto’s camp catalogue.

Requirements:

Successful applicants will be at least 18 years old and available the entire summer—from June 15th through August 14th. They will have an interest in science, teaching, or child development, and will love working with children in an educational setting. This is a great position for college students or high school seniors.

Hours of work:

Science Camp: Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am-4 pm each day

After Camp: Monday through Friday, approximately 1:30 pm-6:30 pm each day

Pay: $19.29-$23.67 per hour

Note: All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted, and to wear a mask at all times out of consideration for COVID-19 pandemic.

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and email of interest to the Education Director, Alex Hamilton. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply.

5．Who is the Summer Science Camp designed for?

A．Camp instructors. B．Children under Grade 6.

C．Physical and Earth Scientists. D．Teenage children.

6．Which of the following will be required if you apply for the job?

A．Previous experience.

B．Science degree.

C．At least 18 years old.

D．College education.

7．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To inform. B．To describe.

C．To persuade. D．To entertain.

C

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa is one of the richest wildlife regions in the African continent. Over 200 species of mammals and 350 different birds can be found in its vast plains, grasslands and forests.

I spoke to Michael Rattray, chairman of the Sabi Sands management committee, about the management policies. “If in a thousands years’ time the reserve is still a wonderful habitat for wildlife, then we will have succeeded in our mission. Various measures are being put in place. These include dealing with the problem of erosion. In 1996 we had abnormally high rainfall. This could have been absolutely destructive. However, we have successfully fought erosion using gabion stretchers, which are wire baskets filled with rocks. We have also used a lot of old aerial photographs, which have helped us return the land to its earlier state. This meant recreating open grassland areas to attract different types of animals,” he said.

Apart from these measures, the reserve employs a wide range of local workers. Building staff accommodation of any sort would make a big impact on the environment and would, go against the aim of keeping the reserve as natural as possible. Instead, transport is provided so employees can live a normal life with their families outside the area, and the human impact is kept to a minimum (最低限度).

Visitors to the reserve spend about six hours a day in open vehicles, observing wildlife on game drives. They are accompanied by a ranger and a local tracker. I shall never forget the moment on a game drive when a cheetah (猎豹) with her five cubs was pointed out to me. She was lying in a sea of long yellow grass, her markings almost invisible. We got close enough to hear her purr.

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is a place where animals have no fear of humans. It is impossible to quantify the benefits of spending time in such an environment.

8．What helped solve the problem of erosion?

A．The low rainfall. B．Gabion stretchers.

C．Empty baskets. D．Aerial photographs.

9．What can we know about visitors to the reserve?

A．They can walk to the open fields.

B．They must have very good eyesight.

C．They cannot go around the reserve alone.

D．They have two ways to reach the reserve.

10．How did the author feel when he visited the reserve?

A．Disappointed. B．Amazed.

C．Frightened. D．Moved.

11．What would be the best title for the text?

A．An introduction to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

B．The importance of protecting wildlife

C．Some advice on visiting the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

D．The Sabi Sands Game Reserve — the biggest wildlife region

D

As aging population gets bigger and dementia (老年痴呆症) more common, more families are struggling with a complex question: How do you support a loved one with dementia, especially when you have a full-time job and several kids?

Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS. He and his team managed to develop a new type of robots named TP robots. Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to an iPad, they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a controller app similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad.

He believes that caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild dementia. He says, “TP robots provide an effective solution for minimizing caregiver burden, especially for those who have career or other out-of home activities.”

Urbanowski and his team have conducted a study that involves providing TP robots for 15 Manitoba families. These robots are programmed to provide reminders of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. They will also help ensure patients are getting the exercise they need to maintain their health and well-being.

Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has faith that TP robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. “It means that family members that can’t be there, for whatever reason, know that those things are till happening,” she says.

12．What inspired Reg Urbanowskit and his team to develop such robots?

A．Solving a puzzle in society.

B．Making caring for the elderly easier.

C．Helping aging people with dementia.

D．Encouraging people they love and care.

13．Which is a function of TP robots?

A．They arrange dinners for users. B．They turn on the light for users.

C．They play games with users. D．They remind users to take exercise.

14．What’s Erin Crawford’s attitude to the future of TP robots?

A．Objective. B．Critical.

C．Optimistic. D．Cautious.

15．What does the passage mainly cover?

A．The new characteristics of TP robots.

B．A new type of robot for dementia patients.

C．A practical way to relieve pain from dementia.

D．The application of TP robots in medical community.

第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）

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。

Exercising Safely

Exercise is a key part of staying healthy, but figuring out how to exercise safely can be tough. ____16____.

____17____. It’s especially important to consult a doctor if you have a history of heart, bone, muscle, joint, or other medical conditions. Ask your doctor for advice on how to safely start exercising and to recommend exercises that benefit your specific condition.

Drink lots of water before, during, and after exercising. Try to drink about 2 cups (470 ml) of water before you exercise, and 1 cup (240 ml) every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. Your body will need extra water to help your muscles work and to replace the fluids lost as you sweat.

____18____. However, if you’re trying to lose weight, limit your consumption of sports drinks, as they contain lots of sugar and can add extra calories to your diet.

Choose clothes that suit your activity. In general, wear clothes that won’t restrict your movement or blood flow. ____19____. Wear short sleeves and light, breathable fabrics in hot temperatures, and wear layers if it’s cold.

Stop exercising if you experience pain. ____20____. If you feel any soreness or sharp pain, stop the activity. Do your best to rest the affected area until the pain starts to subside. If you believe you’ve injured yourself, you might be able to treat it at home. However, seek medical attention if you hear a pop, experience severe pain, have uncontrolled bleeding, can’t move or bear weight on a joint.

A．“No pain, no gain” is not the advice to follow

B．Also, make sure your clothes suit the weather

C．Check with your doctor before starting an exercise routine

D．Whenever you work out, always listen to your body’s limits

E．Here are some tips to help you stay safe while working out

F．Sports drinks can also help you replace salts and minerals lost in sweat

G．Loser clothes are better for strength training, brisk walking, and sports such as basketball or soccer

第二部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分 30分）

第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I began learning Greek aged 10 when my family and I moved there for 2 years. At first it was ___21___ and I had no idea whether I would be able to learn the language, but ___22___, I started to get a sense of ___23___ from using what I had learnt, hearing conversations and almost ___24___ everything that was said.

When I started university back in England at 18, I met my best friend ___25___ our same second language－Greek. I was always told I would meet people through ___26___, and that was the first moment when I believed it.

I was always ___27___ by family to continue on the language path, so I took up German though it was really ___28___. There were a lot of times I thought I was going to ___29___, but I am so glad I didn’t. When I ____30____ to go to the University of Manchester to study Spanish, I had never studied Spanish before. They saw that I studied Greek and German and ____31____ me a place! Now I am in Spain for a year having an ____32____ time.

It was a ____33____ chain of events; if I had ____34____ everybody who encouraged me to study languages, gave up when it was hard and didn’t practise, I would not be doing what I am doing right now, and my life would be totally ____35____.

21．A．interesting B．difficult C．useless D．hopeful

22．A．slowly B．suddenly C．entirely D．certainly

23．A．humor B．anxiety C．pressure D．pride

24．A．understanding B．speaking C．confusing D．thinking

25．A．in spite of B．except for C．in favor of D．thanks to

26．A．activities B．conversations C．languages D．clubs

27．A．affected B．prevented C．moved D．encouraged

28．A．challenging B．amusing C．attractive D．unique

29．A．give away B．give up C．go all out D．go down

30．A．planned B．applied C．refused D．promised

31．A．pointed B．left C．offered D．found

32．A．annoying B．amazing C．odd D．ordinary

33．A．wonderful B．normal C．familiar D．popular

34．A．responded B．blamed C．ignored D．admired

35．A．successful B．meaningful C．colorful D．different

第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。

Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a half-timbered house in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, ___36___ it is believed that William Shakespeare was born and spent his childhood years. There are ___37___ (variety) views concerning the origin of the building, which possibly dates back to the 15th century, but more likely ___38___ (build) in mid-16th century. The house itself is simple and not outstanding architecturally, but it has become one of the most popular visitor attractions. In its ___39___ (construct), local oak trees and blue-grey stone were used, with the large fireplaces ___40___ (make) of an unusual combination of early brick and stone.

The birthplace recreates an extraordinary picture of family life at ___41___ time of Shakespeare complete with period furnishings, a glass window, and a glove making shop ___42___ (belong) lo William Shakespeare’s father. The walled garden at the back of the house has been ___43___ (special) planted with flowers and herbs that would have been known in Shakespeare’s time. Now, it becomes a small museum, which ___44___ in the charge of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. It’s been referred to ____45____ “a mecca (热门地方) for all lovers of literature”.

第三部分      写作（共两节，满分 40 分）

第一节（满分 15 分）

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom发来邮件询问你校课后阅读活动的开展情况。请你给他回复，内容包括：

1. 阅读的书目类型；

2. 阅读活动开展的形式；

3. 征求他的建议。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A Change of Heart

It was a cold December and things were tough for my family. Mum had a hard time raising us kids on her own in our small community of New Westminster as dad passed away five years earlier. We relied on social assistance.

Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would place a new piece of cardboard in our shoes because our soles (鞋底) were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have French toast ready for us. Constant moving was typical for my family in those days, and it didn’t look like we’d be in our current house much longer. Rent was $25 a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be forced to leave right after Christmas on the first of January.

The holidays were fast approaching, and we were entitled to $25 for Christmas from social services. Mum said that instead of buying food, she was going to use the money to pay our rent. That way we’d have a roof over our heads for a little while longer. Then she told us that there would be no Christmas gifts.

Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees, shoveling (铲) snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were ten-inch, Top-Genuine, Pierre Paris boots, and they cost $23.

The big day for getting my boots came on Christmas Eve afternoon. I was very excited as I hurried up the road to catch the bus into town. It was only a half-mile walk, but on the way I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then I realized that at our house, we had no lights, no decorations and no turkey or ham for Christmas dinner.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右;2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

As I continued walking, I began to feel a strange sense of guilt.

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Paragraph 2:

The bus drove off without me, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

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答案

1．A    2．D    3．B    4．C5．B    6．C    7．A8．B    9．C    10．B    11．A12．A    13．D    14．C    15．B16．E    17．C    18．F    19．B    20．A21．B    22．A    23．D    24．A    25．D    26．C    27．D    28．A    29．B    30．B    31．C    32．B    33．A    34．C    35．D

36．where    37．various   38．was built    39．construction    40．made    41．the    42．belonging    43．specially    44．is    45．as

46．Dear Tom,

    Our school has organized students to read after class since this term. Knowing that you are very interested in this activity, I’m writing to tell you about the details of it.

    In this activity, students are supposed to read literary classics. Then our teacher will organize a meeting, in which we need to retell the story and exchange our inspiration and impressions after reading. Not only does it increase our knowledge, but also makes us enjoy reading. If you have any good ideas about this activity, you can share with me.

    I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours,

Li Hua

47．One possible version:

Para. 1:

As I continued walking, I began to feel a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots, while Mum was probably home in tears, thinking of ways to explain why there were no presents. How was I supposed to be happy if everyone else in the family was not? Thinking of this, the idea of buying the beautiful boots I had wanted for so long didn’t seem as fascinating as before. As I arrived at the bus stop, the driver opened the door, waiting for me to get on. I stood there for what seemed like a century, until eventually the driver asked, “Son, are you getting on this bus or not?” I finally burst out without hesitation, “No thanks, sir. I’ve changed my mind.”

Para. 2:

The bus drove off without me, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Feeling as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, I knew what I had to do next. Across the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store. Into the store I went, brimming with happiness and excitement. I bought a turkey, ham, oranges and all the Christmas decorations. I spent every coin of my hard-earned money. Once I arrived home with all those purchases, I knocked on the door. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, too stunned to speak. Holding back the tears, I exclaimed, “Merry Christmas, Mother! There really is a Santa Claus!” To see my mother’s prayers answered more than made up for the boots I never got. It was a Merry Christmas for us after all!