山东省青岛第二中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试卷

青岛二中2022-2023学年第二学期期中考试

高二试题（英语）

试卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟

听力部分

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。

1. What will the speakers do next?

A. Study for a test.    B. Go out for ice cream.   C. Celebrate a birthday.

2. How old is the man now?

A. 26.       B. 20.       C. 16.

3. Why did the woman buy the tickets for the man?

A. The tickets were cheap.  B. The man liked the band.  C. The concert was fantastic.

4. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Rent a car.     B. Stay in Paris longer.   C. Visit neighborhoods.

5. What are the speakers doing?

A. Asking for directions.   B. Practicing for a test.   C. Trying out a new car.

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, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. What will the weather be like?

A. Rainy.     B. Cloudy.     C. Sunny.

7. What do we know about the woman?

A. She gets sunburned easily.

B. She never puts on sun cream.

C. She uses the umbrella in a wrong way.

听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。

8. How long can most redwood trees live?

A. 200 to 300 years.    B. 500 to 700 years.    C. Over 2000 years.

9. What makes redwood trees grow so well?

A. A lot of sun.     B. A cold climate.    C. A good amount of rain.

听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。

10. Who is the man?

A. The woman's teacher.   B. The woman's classmate.  C. The woman's assistant.

11. Why do female mosquitoes bite?

A. To spread diseases.   B. To get nutrition.    C. To send out a chemical.

12. What does the man mean in the end?

A. Mosquitoes are dirty.

B. Science is a beautiful thing.

C. Science can sometimes be unpleasant.

听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。

13. What is the woman's second book titled?

A. Michael's Sunshine.   B. Midnight.     C. The Snow Tree.

14. Why does the woman write on the topic of forgiveness?

A. It always interests her.  B. It's a popular topic.   C. It touches readers most.

15. What is the woman working on recently?

A. A research project.   B. A book review.    C. A new book.

16. What did the woman want to be at first?

A. A writer.     B. An interviewer.    C. A movie maker.

听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。

17. What happens when the refrigerator door is shut?

A. The power turns off.   B. The notes are updated.   C. Photos of food are taken.

18. What can the refrigerator do?

A. Play music.     B. Take notes.     C. Order groceries by itself.

19. How might the refrigerator help users make healthier choices?

A. By recording their eating habits.

B. By tracking their exercise activities.

C. By telling them what to eat at certain times.

20. Who will get the best use out of the refrigerator?

A. Single people.   B. Large families.   C. Couples.

笔试部分

第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

A

The Master of Engineering Leadership （MEL） in Clean Energy Engineering is a professional degree for engineers who want to stand out and drive innovation in the field of clean energy. This master's program combines graduate-level engineering courses with UBC Sauder's Robert H. Le Graduate School courses, giving you the skills and confidence to take your career in new directions.

Governments and industry are advancing the shift to sustainable energy solutions. Leading organizations are seeking clean energy experts who have the technical understanding to develop innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact. They're also looking for individuals who have the business insight to lead teams and guide change.

Choose Engineering and Business

The MEL in Clean Energy Engineering program offers a unique combination of technical and business classes, giving you the strategic skills to play a leading role in forward-thinking organizations. Engineering courses cover the entire industry value chain, from energy generation, transmission and distribution to energy use and management. Business courses offered by the top ranked UBC Sauder School of Business give you a solid foundation in business strategy, project management, and organizational leadership.

Gain a Competitive Advantage

In this 12-month program, you will:

·broaden your knowledge of sustainable energy systems, energy storage, energy distribution networks, energy efficiency and energy policy;

·sharpen your technical and analytical skills through a project-based curriculum that involves hands-on learning opportunities;

·study under noted faculty and industry experts at UBC's high-tech research centers.

21. What do we know about the MEL in Clean Energy Engineering program?

A. It offers lectures about traditional energy.

B. It provides both technical and business courses.

C. It is sponsored by forward-thinking organizations.

D. It centers on developing organizational leadership.

22. What is a benefit you can get from the program?

A. Gaining a lot of social experience.

B. Becoming better at selling products.

C. Learning more about energy.

D. Acquiring the best learning resources.

23. What type of writing is this text?

A. An advertisement.

B. An official report.

C. An announcement.

D. An exhibition guide.

B

My mother always told me, “You should explore your own country before stepping out into the world. ” However, it seems like a tough mission to travel all across its expansive surfaces. But luckily for me, Via Rail Canada offered youths between the ages of 18 and 25 the chance to ride the train across Canada for the month of July. The ticket was a bargain $150. My best friends Trevor, Joel and Jeremy and I immediately jumped at the opportunity and secured four tickets on the great Canadian railroad.

For a group of 20-year-olds, this was like the first flight of young birds from the nest. When we approached the train station in the morning, our 22-day adventure from Sudbury to Vancouver was to begin. Eyes baggy from lack of sleep, we jumped on board as if it was the train to Hogwarts in Harry Potter. Although the thought of three full days on those tracks covering close to 3, 000 kilometres crushed our spirits a little, what happened next caught us by surprise.

The three days on board turned into a summer camp on rails. At night, we would climb up the glass-domed train car, which gave us a scenic view of the starry night sky, untouched by the harmful light pollution. Before we knew it, the warm sun rays beating down on our faces woke us up for another day on the rails. To my surprise, a sea of golden grain fields dominated the landscape we were in the Canadian Prairies.

Another day slipped away and we set up for another night in the dome（圆顶状物）. And this time we were greeted by night sky painted by a fantastic thunderstorm. Lightning was striking at an incredible rate. The spectacular and memorable light show left everyone in the glass bubble in complete disbelief.

Arriving in the Rocky Mountains was one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Before the train adventure, if I could have skipped the travel and arrived at the destination, I would have. That is no longer true. I've learned that the journey can be more enjoyable than the destination.

24. What has made the author's train adventure across Canada a reality?

A. The encouragement given by his mother.

B. The discount ticket offered by Via Rail Canada.

C. The appeal of the scenic views in the country.

D. His great courage to challenge a tough mission.

25. What can we infer about the young people from Paragraph 2?

A. They left their parents for the first time in their life.

B. They never thought of having a train adventure.

C. They were hooked by the magic story of Harry Potter.

D. They were excited about the coming train journey.

26. What does “the glass bubble” in the fourth paragraph refer to?

A. The glass-domed train car.

B. The sightseeing tour.

C. A state of excitement.

D. A summer camp on the train.

27. What did the author learn from the train adventure across Canada?

A. The destination is what matters.

B. Adventurous journey attracts young people.

C. Enjoying a journey counts a lot.

D. The traveling experience is not real to him.

C

Today, poetry and science are often considered to be mutually exclusive（互相排斥） career paths. But that wasn't always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. The poet John Keats was a licensed surgeon. Combining the two practices fell out of favor in the 1800s. But translating research into lyrics, haiku, and other poetic forms is resurging （再现）among scientists as they look for alternative ways to inspire others with their findings.

“Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world, ” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside their immediate scientific field.

Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki in Finland, joined one of Illingworth's workshops. In the workshop, she was grouped with other scientists and tasked with writing a haiku, a 17-syllable-long poem, which spotlighted water, a fluid that featured in all of the group members research projects. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem, ” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “. . . We do a disservice（伤害）to ourselves to think that scientists can＇t be artistic and that art can't be used to communicate scientific ideas. ” Mazon says. That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts, ” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees. “Poetry provides a way to translate complex scientific concepts into a language that everyone can understand”, Silva says.

Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We're all just people with, hopefully, really interesting things to say and to share.

28. What is the purpose of mentioning the celebrities in paragraph 1?

A. To display they were talented.

B. To show poetry andI science can be combined.

C. To encourage different career paths.

D. To confirm they were out of favor.

29. What are Illingworth's workshops aimed to do?

A. Promote a new science-poetry journal.

B. Inspire outsiders to pursue their careers in science.

C. Get scientists to exchange ideas about the latest research.

D. Encourage science communication through poems.

30. What does Illingworth think of the dominant ways of science communication?

A. Innovative.

B. Effective.

C. Conventional.

D. Complex.

31. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A. Scientists and Poets Think Alike

B. Scientists Take on Poetry

C. Poetry: A Great Tool to Question the World

D. Science Communication: A Two-way Dialogue

D

Given how valuable intelligence and automation are, we will continue to improve our technology if we are at all able to. At a certain point, we will build machines that are smarter than we are. Once we have machines that are smarter than we are, they will begin to improve themselves. The concern is really that we will build machines that are much more competent than we are. And the slightest divergence（分歧）between their goals and our own could destroy us.

Just think about how we relate to ants. We don't hate them. We don't go out of our way to harm them. In fact, sometimes we take pains not to harm them. We step over them on the sidewalk. But whenever their presence seriously conflicts with one of our goals, we will kill them without hesitation. The concern is that we will one day build machines that, whether they're conscious or not, could treat us with similar disregard.

The bare fact is that we will continue to improve our intelligent machines. We have problems that we desperately need to solve. So we will do this, if we can. The train is already out of the station, and there' no brake to pull. If we build machines that are more intelligent than we are, they will very likely develop in ways that we can't imagine, and transcend us in ways that we can't imagine.

So imagine we hit upon a design of super intelligent AI that has no safety concerns. This machine would be the perfect labor-saving device. It can design the machine that can build the machine which can do any physical work, powered by sunlight, more or less for the cost of raw materials. So we're talking about the end of human labour. We're also talking about the end of most intellectual work. So what would apes like ourselves do in these circumstances?

But the moment we admit that information processing is the source of intelligence, we have to admit that we are in the process of building some sort of god. Now would be a good time to make sure it's a god we can live with.

32. Why does the author mention ants in Paragraph 2?

A. To indicate future intelligent machines could treat us without mercy.

B. To show improved machines will escape from us.

C. To stress the presence of machines does conflict with our goals.

D. To compare intelligent machines to ants.

33. Which of the following sayings shares similar meaning with the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?

A. Time and tide wait for no man.

B. Rome wasn't built in a day.

C. Tomorrow is another day.

D. Shot arrows will not come back.

 34. How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By giving assumptions.

B. By making comparisons.

C. By showing evidence.

D. By analyzing statistics.

35. Which of the following statements can best summarize the author's viewpoint towards AI?

A. Human beings will no doubt be destroyed by AI in the future.

B. Super intelligent AI will put an end to human labour eventually.

C. We should keep the development of AI within human's control.

D. Human beings should stop the development of super intelligent AI.

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。

There have been several incidents in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes（人群的蜂拥）, the latest one unfolding in Seoul, South Korea, with at least 155 deaths reported. This may leave some people thinking there's little you can do to survive a stampede. 36 But crowd-safety experts say there are several strategies that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome. Consider these steps below:

The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location, says Randy Atlas, a safety consultant based in Fort Lauderdale. 37 It's a piece of common sense advice that Atlas applies not just at big events, but even when entering almost any room.

If there's a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, your instinct （本能） may be to fight back and push the opposite way.  38 If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down. Another risk, according to experts: If you fight the crowd, you will tire yourself out quickly in a situation where energy is needed.

As you move forward with the crowd, it＇s best to move in a diagonal（对角线的） direction so you can potentially angle your way out of the situation. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it's less likely that you'll end up stuck at a choke-point, likea doorway.

39 Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar or a wall. Other places to duck: behind a car or even a lamp post.

In many stampede events, people die simply because they are crushed to the point they can't breathe. But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room, literally. 40

A. To shelter yourself is, indeed, another potential way.

B. But that could be a big mistake, Atlas warns.

C. In this case, you don't necessarily have to wait and let time slip by.

D. Namely, to take note of where the nearest exits are.

E. It's simple, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving.

F. Furthermore, events like Halloween gathering, are likely to turn deadly.

G. Indeed, it's a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape.

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。

I've been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I 41 my work. However, I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in trouble, so I 42 the United Nations.

The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got 43 from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels（反叛者）. In 2012, a civil war began, due to which, over one million people were forced to 44 their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. 45, the United Nations launched a peacekeeping 46 in the country.

We peacekeepers 47cities and villages to 48 that no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine. We are a 49 that can keep people in conflict apart.

As a woman, I am particularly 50 as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see how others respect me, they feel that they also 51 to be respected and treated 52 to man.

My life is not 53 in any way! It's long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic 54 with just a bed in a shared room. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all 55 .

41. A. hated B. changed C. guarded D. enjoyed

42. A. gave in to B. signed up with C. kept up with D. looked up to

43. A. treatment B. inspiration C. technology D. independence

44. A. flee B. return C. sweep D. tend

45. A. In return B. In surprise C. In addition D. In response

46. A. measure B. reputation C. mission D. business

47. A. monitor B. expand C. follow D. block

48. A. report B. prove C. ensure D. predict

49. A. bridge B. castle C. barrier D. shelter

50. A. protected B. valued C. trusted D. doubted

51. A. deserve B. prefer C. plan D. fail

52. A. gently B. equally C. intimately D. honestly

53. A. boring B. rewarding C. difficult D. fancy

54. A. association B. administration C. accommodation D. adaptation

55. A. available B. worthwhile C. ambitious D. educational

第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）

阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

This year, China's express delivery firms 56（handle）552 million parcels on Nov 11, 1. 8 times the usual daily average, the State Post Bureau said Saturday. The country's courier sector makes good preparations for the peak season that may continue until Nov 20, and the delivery network is running 57 （smooth）.

58（intend） for young people at first, Singles' Day （Nov 11） is a time of the year when people, especially singles, loosen their purse strings for online shopping. 59 started as an experiment thirteen years ago has turned into the world's 60（big） single-day shopping gala. The date was chosen for the shopping gala 61 Nov 11, written as 11. 11, looks like unitary figures representing singles. And the success of the shopping gala, also called “double 11”, owes almost everything 62 the internet, in other words, digital technology.

During the past few years, the digital economy63（develop） into one of the dominant economic forces in China. Accordingly, the country has decided to make the digital economy 64 driver of development, and promote digital industrialization and digital 65（evolve） of the industry.

第三部分 书面表达（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

假如你是学校英语报的记者李华, 上周你校举办了“社交媒体脱瘾”活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括：

1. 活动目的；

2. 活动具体内容；

3. 活动反响。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80词左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节, 使行文连贯。

参考词汇：脱瘾 detox

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。

High-school sports is the biggest thing that happens in our town of Verden, population six hundred. Sports are important in our family. Both of our sons were high-school athletes. So I shouldn't have been surprised when Lauren announced she was going out for the girls＇ basketball team, but I was because she has Down syndrome（唐氏 综合征）. My wife and I never told Lauren that she was different, treating her like our other children.

“I'm gonna play basketball, Daddy. ” Lauren flew into my arms when I came in from work. "That's nice, honey, ” I replied automatically and patted her, figuring she meant outside -on the driveway.

Walking into the kitchen, I met my wife Laura, whose frown indicated I'd missed something. Laura spoke slowly, her tone steady. “She meant she's joining the girls' high-school basketball team. ”

Just as her words sank in, I heard Lauren behind me. “I'm gonna be a Lady Tiger, ” she yelled, skipping into the room and throwing her arms in the air. Everything that could happen flashed through my mind. I discussed Lauren's announcement with my wife that evening and finally agreed. After all, there were only 11 girls, not everyone willing to play.

The next afternoon, I parked in front of the school gymnasium. Inside, Coach Forsythe greeted us, “We're glad Lauren came out for the team. She is not just a cheerleader!” Lauren stood alone at the other end of the court, shooting free throws. No other girl on the court grinned like Lauren did, and after every shot, Lauren approvingly cried, “Woo hoo!”, seemingly not caring if she made the basket or not.

Mid-November, the season's first basketball game arrived. I settled into a seat with the rest of my family. The game got off to a good start, but soon Lady Tigers was behind. Lauren followed the movement on the court and reacted to every play. Even though Lauren wasn't playing, she looked as if she were having the time of her life. I felt admiration for my daughter. Plus, her team was getting exhausted, yet she still enjoyed the action. Just less than two minutes left, and Lady Tigers was down by seventeen points.

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:

Still in high spirits, Lauren cheered for Lady Tigers off the court.

Paragraph 2:

Then a teammate passed Lauren the ball.

答案

听力:

1 -5 BABCB 

6-10 CABCA

11-15 BCAAC

16-20 CCAAB

阅读:

21-25BCABD

26-30 ACBDC

31-35 BADAC

七选五：

36-40 GDBAE

完形填空:

41. D 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. D

46. C 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. B

51. A 52. B53. D 54. C 55. B

语法填空:

56. handled 57, smoothly 58. Intended 59. What 60. biggest

61. because /as/for/since 62. to 63. has developed 64. a 65. evolution