2022-2023学年广东省广东华侨中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案

  广东华侨中学2022-2023学年第二学期高二英语期中试题

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 A、B、C、D 四个选项选出最佳选项。

A

Saint Paul has four ice rink (溜冰场) locations. All hockey (冰球) rinks have boards and nets. See below for locations, hours, and updates.

Cold Weather Policy: Rinks will close if temperatures reach -25F.

Warm Weather Policy: In order to prevent extended closures due to damaged ice, rinks will close if melt water is visible on the surface.

Rink Hours & Locations:

Rink hours and conditions are subject to change without notice. Rinks will close periodically for maintenance. Appointed hockey rinks may be unavailable for open skating doring hockey practices or scheduled open hockey times. Please call the numbers listed below to confirm details.

Our maintenance crew and dedicated volunteers work hard to keep the rinks clean, but Saint Paul snow piles up fast and freezes easily, which can quickly reduce the skateable surface area of the rink. Even if you feel you can’t commit to volunteering, you are still desired to help by clearing snow while visiting the rinks. Thank you for doing your part to make Saint Paul rinks great.

21．What situation can cause rinks to close?

A．No water is found on the surface. B．The temperatures are below 25F.

C．Rinks undergo maintenance checks. D．The boards and nets are almost broken.

22．Which rink will you go to if you are available at 8 pm on Tuesdays?

A．Phalen. B．Palace. C．Groveland. D．Langford Park.

23．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?

A．To advertise Saint Paul’s ice rinks. B．To present Saint Paul’s snow piles.

C．To stimulate visitors to remove snow. D．To praise rinks’ crew and volunteers.

B

When he was 7, Diebedo Francis Kere left his native village Gando at the insistence of his father so that he might learn to read and write. Gando had neither a school nor electricity nor running water. Kere returned home on holidays, and at the end of every visit, the women villagers would reveal a penny tucked in their waistbands — often their last penny — that they’d give him as a parting gift. The pennies were their way of contributing to the boy’s education.

It was a worthwhile investment: Kere is now an architect, and in 2001, he did return to Gando to build his first education building, Gando Primary School. Kere settled on a method of fortifying (加固) locally made clay bricks with concrete and created a floating, double-roof system that allows hot air to rise out of the building and cool air to come in. Colorful shutters (百叶窗) allow teachers to direct sunlight into the room depending on the hour of the day. Most significantly, the school was built by village members — who helped produce the bricks, build the walls and polish the mud floors. This not only allowed the village to build a new school in a timely and economical fashion but it also taught marketable construction techniques to untrained laborers.

For this work and other high-profile projects, Kere became the first African architect to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize. “Francis Kere’s work shows us the power of materiality rooted in place. It is sustainable to the earth and its residents — in lands of extreme scarcity (缺乏),” announced Tom Pritzker, chairman of the award.

Of his work, Kere said in a statement, “It is not because you are rich that you should waste material. It is not because you are poor that you should not try to create quality.”

24．What does the underlined word “tucked” mean in the first paragraph?

A．Spread. B．Chosen. C．Occupied. D．Hidden.

25．What can we learn about Gando Primary School?

A．It was made from modern materials. B．It was built together by local residents.

C．It reflected the villagers’ high techniques. D．It was equipped with good air conditioners.

26．What made Kere honored with the prize?

A．His African origin. B．His living environment.

C．His sustainable projects. D．His education background.

27．Which of the following best describes Kere?

A．Critical and careful. B．Generous and cautious.

C．Curious and responsible. D．Ambitious and creative.

C

In Iceland, these green houses melt into the natural landscape, a technique that first appeared with the arrival of British settlers during the 9th through 11th centuries. Unlike their previous warm and wet climate, wood was rare and slow to regenerate. Turf (草皮) became their first pick to make shelters.

Across Europe, turf bricks — widely available — were cut from local bogs (沼泽) and transported for use at higher lands. The turf was then laid over a wooden structure to form walls and a thick roof — to keep cold out from tough northern climates. Turf walls were replaced as frequently as every 20 years, and even up to 70 years.

It is difficult to find out its precise origins in the archaeological record. However, evidence of similar constructions can be found in many countries throughout the ages. Historic records suggest that up to 50 percent of Icelandic houses were partly comprised of turf until the late 19th century. As populations began to gather in cities like Reykjavik, wood buildings replaced stones and earth architecture. After fires burned up the city in 1915, concrete became the material of choice. In 1918 Iceland gained independence from Denmark, setting in motion a wave of nationalism that threatened the survival of turf houses. Advocates of modernization argued that Reykjavik paled in comparison to the grand architecture that graced the skylines of Paris, Berlin, and London. Traditional techniques were criticized as “rotten Danish wood” from a troubled era, and there was a campaign to clear them in favor of modern buildings — a move later criticized by many as destruction of cultural heritage.

A tourism boom in the latter half of the 20th century encouraged Iceland to reexamine the value of traditional architecture. Do Icelanders still live in turf houses? The quickest way to answer this question would be no. You might still see an occasional grass roof but that has everything to do with architecture and Icelanders wanting to hold on to their beloved heritage rather than any need for turf as insulation (隔热) material.

28. Why did people use turf to build houses in the past?

A. It matched nature perfectly. B. It could be changed often.

C. It was long-lasting and accessible. D. It was a request by settlers.

29. What was a direct result of the wave of nationalism?

A. People packed into Reykjavik. B. Traditional architecture was in favor.

C. Turf houses were almost unable to exist. D. Concrete became a new building material.

30. What can we infer about the turf house from the last paragraph?

A. It starts coming to life. B. It will live on.

C. Its material will improve. D. It is out of date.

31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A. Iceland’s turf stretches brightly across Europe

B. Iceland’s turf — An important building material

C. Iceland’s turf houses — An exceptional example

D. Iceland’s turf houses survive beautifully with nature

D

What would you think is the most plentiful man-made material on earth? Steel, plastic, glass? The answer is concrete.

And while it’s an incredibly useful material existing everywhere, the energy intensive process of making concrete releases massive amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, and its main component, which is a mixture of rocks, sand, water and most importantly, cement (水泥) to glue it altogether, is responsible for 7 percent of global CO2 emissions, leaving a huge carbon footprint. But without cement, concrete doesn’t hold up skyscrapers.

What if there was a way that instead of releasing carbon dioxide, concrete could trap it forever? Carbon Cure is kind of the brains of the technology. This innovation puts carbon dioxide into the concrete as it’s being mixed. When the concrete hardens, those otherwise harmful emissions are trapped forever, before they even reach our atmosphere. Christie Gamble, part of the team behind Carbon Cure’s technology, explained ,“ We actually transform the CO2 into a mineral, and the real selling point is that the mineral itself improves the compressive (压缩的) strength for the concrete, which means producers like Thomas Concrete can use less cement in their mixtures and still achieve the same strength with fewer emissions.

Compression tests prove that the concrete made with Carbon Cure is just as hardy as the traditional stuff. If we can reduce 5 percent of the carbon footprint of the concrete industry, that’s a significant change from where we’re right now. Ultimately, if this technology was employed across the globe, we could reduce about 700 megatons of CO2 every year, which is the same as taking 150 million cars off the road every year.

It’s going to change the way the concrete industry does things. Though companies pay to use Carbon Cure and buy CO2 from a factory, they save money by using less of their most expensive cement.

32．What’s the main focus on concrete in paragraph 2?

A．Its makeup. B．Its serious air pollution.

C．Its daily use. D．Its producing process.

33．How does Carbon Cure work?

A．By adding a new mineral to CO2. B．By hardening the concrete more quickly.

C．By improving the quality of the cement. D．By trapping carbon dioxide in the concrete.

34．In what way does the author illustrate the eco-benefit of Carbon Cure?

A．By making comparisons. B．By giving examples.

C．By analyzing cause and effect. D．By providing evidence.

35．What is the purpose of this text?

A．To present a problem. B．To explain a process.

C．To advocate an action. D．To introduce a solution.

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。

Teenage years are one of the most exciting yet confusing stages in a person’s life. You are no longer a child, yet not quite an adult. ____36____ One of them is your pastime.

Some pastimes have no moral implications. For example, shall we play basketball or soccer? ____37____ Some examples include attending a party where there will be alcohol and drugs freely given out, lying to your parents or even skipping school to watch a movie with some friends. How do you respond? Will you follow them?

Wanting to feel part of a group may force you to do things against your better judgement. However, it is okay to say no to anything that is illegal, or potentially causes harm or is hurtful to you or others. ____38____ But you do not let that stop you from standing up to peer pressure and being true to yourself. If your friends are true friends, they will respect your decision and not force you to join them.

There are some steps you may take to keep away from negative peer pressure. Firstly, stay away from friends who force you to do things that you know are wrong. Instead, spend more time with friends who share the same value as you. ____39____ And if a situation gets out of hand, do not hesitate to approach an adult you trust for help.

It may not always be easy to resist peer pressure, but do know that you will feel good about yourself later. And even without you realizing it, you may have been a catalyst in your group to bring about a positive change. ____40____

A．This is when you form a new habit of making friends.

B．Next, be true to yourself and stick to what you believe in.

C．You are at a time of exploration, trying to find out your preferences.

D．These peers no longer have the ability to develop their own personality.

E．You may be afraid to refuse for fear of losing friends or being laughed at.

F．However, there are other choices that need to be made based on your values in life.

G．Others in your group may just follow your lead and gain courage to do the right thing.

第三部分 语言运用（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。

Today I met Connell, 91, almost fully blind and partly deaf. But he still had his humour. While I was getting a pedicure (修脚) in a shop, Connell was ____41____ to the chair next to me. Being his first time here, he was ____42____ a little embarrassed. Then we started chatting and he told me his stories as a truck driver.

Connell noticed I got a leg massage (推拿) and he ____43____ he wanted one too, so I helped him explain it to the waitress. Connell asked me what I ____44____ for a living. I told him I was an independent disability support person. Hearing this, he ____45____ said, “Hey, I’m disabled! I’m blind! ” Then he laughed and I laughed too, ____46____ him that he was 91 already and couldn’t quite have it all.

When I was ____47____, I paid for his treatment also, and tried to ____48____ before he noticed. But the waitress who ____49____ me ran over and told him. Tears in eyes, he tried reaching for his _____50_____. He told me I couldn’t possibly pay for him, to which my _____51_____ was “Yes I can…Umm… I already have… ” As I was _____52_____ on my response, a woman who was watching the scene said it was really _____53_____.

All I asked from Connell was a hug. In fact, it was just someone showing a gentleman a little _____54_____, and his impact was _____55_____ on me than I’m sure mine was on him.

41. A. guided B. connected C. limited D. dragged

42. A. roughly B. understandably C. bitterly D. frequently

43. A. explained B. decided C. imagined D. declared

44. A. played B. chatted C. did D. drove

45. A. angrily B. honestly C. sincerely D. excitedly

46. A. reminding B. promising C. finding D. showing

47. A. competing B. working C. leaving D. waiting

48. A. look down B. set up C. speak up D. get away

49. A. accompanied B. impressed C. served D. attracted

50. A. cigarettes B. wallet C. seat D. pocket

51. A. condition B. advice C. response D. request

52. A. choking B. deciding C. holding D. posting

53. A. unique B. lovely C. formal D. suitable

54. A. confidence B. hope C. knowledge D. kindness

55. A. faster B. closer C. weaker D. greater

第二节 语法填空（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。

The carbon emission intensity of major agricultural products in China is on a downward trend, according to a report ___56___ (release) by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) on Friday.

"China has achieved a low carbon emission intensity in agriculture, ___57___ (make) a positive contribution to addressing global climate change," said Mei Xurong, vice president of the CAAS.

According to the report, China's gross agricultural product accounts___58___ 9.5 percent of the total gross domestic product (GDP), while the total carbon emissions from agricultural production make ___59____  only 6.7 percent of China's total carbon emissions.

China has ensured food ___60___ (secure) and the effective supply of important agricultural products, achieving a low carbon emission intensity in agriculture, the report said.

It said that China invests around 100 billion yuan (about $14.6 billion) each year ____61____ (support) the construction of high-standard farmland. ___62____ (adopt) new technologies enables ___63____increase in food production while reducing carbon emissions.

In recent years, China ___64___ (make) use of renewable energy technology to treat more than 500 million metric tons of organic waste from agriculture and rural areas each year, ___65___ (effective) reducing environmental pollution and carbon emissions, the report added.

第四部分 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题0.5分，共5分）

根据括号内所给单词的中文意思，结合句意，在横线处填入该单词的正确形式。

66. We must try to live in peace and ________(和谐) with ourselves and those around us.
67. If you want to join our club, there’s an ________ (每年的)membership fee of $ 100 and you should pay every year.
68. It is ______(残忍的) of you to kill such a small bird.
69. We know him very well, because he is a _________ visitor here. (常客)
70. Over three hundred people have died of __________(starve) since the beginning of the year.
71. The cousins _________（容忍）each other , but did not really get on well together.
72. Women are no longer ________(支配) by the men in their relationships.
73. At last, her father’s work has received popular _______(recognize).
74. She is one of the most ___________ (有影响力的) figures in local politics.
75. We made a ___________(承诺) to keep working together.

第五部分  完成句子（共7题，每空0.5分，共10分）

根据句意，结合所学句型，在横线处填入所学短语的正确形式。

76. 她在加拿大的成长经历使她有别于美国演员。

It was her upbringing in Canada that has ________  ________  ________  _______ American actors.

77. 我不能想象坐车被堵在路上，变得越来越焦虑不安。

I can’t imagine sitting in traffic, getting _________  __________.

78. 鲜花使沉闷的房间恢复了生气。

Flowers ________ a dull room back  ________  _________.

79. 他代表全体教职工讲了话。

He spoke _______  ________  ________ all the members of the faculty and staff.

80. 应观众的极力要求，这出戏将在剧院每周上演两次。

________  _________  ________ the audience’s great demand, the play will be put on in the theatre twice a week.

81. 我们已决定下周去旅行。

   We _______  ________  _________ going for a trip next week.

82. 要是塑料和橡胶被焚，就会释放出有毒的气体。

   If plastic and rubber are burnt, they will ________  _________  poisonous gases.

第六部分 书面表达 （满分25分）

第三节   读后续写（满分25分）

     A couple of months before I started high school, my parents gave me the greatest gift any teenage boy would ask for: a cellphone. I lived on that phone all summer. I always texted (给…发短信) my friends, even at night. And I paid no attention to the people and things around myself. Being connected to the Internet was more important than being present.

    So, you can imagine my displeasure when I learned what my dad had planned for our family vacation that year. It was not the Disneyland trip or beach vacation that I had been hoping for.               

   “This year,” my dad said, “we'll be doing something special, something I used to do with my dad when I was a kid. We're going camping in the forest!”

    His excitement was met with a disappointed sigh (失望的叹息), which was my communication style at that age. But he had made the decision and would not change his mind. I comforted myself by telling myself that it was still a vacation. I remained uninfluenced when they were busy preparing for the vacation.

    My mind was on my phone, the texts flying back and forth. I focused on the screen in my hands so much that the first time I looked up was when we drove across a bridge on the trip to our campsite.

    I looked out of the window and saw a fast-moving river. The air blowing into the car from the open windows was hot and smelt of trees. But that didn't matter to me. The reason why I had looked up was for something far more serious and annoying. My phone no longer had service. The signal was weak. During the last hour of the drive, there was no signal at all.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为l50左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好

Paragraph 1：

      My dad explained he chose a campsite that had no phone service.

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Paragraph 2:

      The next morning, without checking my phone as usual, I fixed my mind on nature around myself..

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广东华侨中学2022-2023学年第二学期高二期中考试英语答案

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）

21-23 CAC

24-27 DBCD

28-31 CCBD

32-35 BDAD

36-40 CFEBG

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）

41-45 ABBCD

46-50 ACDCB

51-55 CABDD

第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）

56. released;     57. making        58. for           59. up

60. security      61. to support       62. Adopting      63. an

64. has made     65. effectively

第四部分 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题0.5分，共5分）

66. harmony         67. annual          68.  cruel        69. frequent

70. starvation         71. tolerated         72. dominated     

73. recognition        74. influential         75. commitment

第六部分  完成句子（共7题，每空0.5分，共10分）

76. set her apart from
77. stressed out
78. brought to life
79. on behalf of
80. in response to
81. have decided on
82. give off

第六部分 书面表达 （满分25分）

My dad explained he had chosen a campsite that had no phone service. I realized my phone would be useless until we returned home. I would be trapped in the forest for four days with no way to connect myself with the outside world. I went from an unhappy state to anger. However, that couldn’t make my phone receive the signal. I went to bed angrily that first night. But when I awoke in the morning, something had changed.

The next morning, without checking my phone as usual, I fixed my mind on nature around myself. My dad and I hiked through the forest, enjoying nature. We went fishing and swimming. I listened to stories of Dad's life. When the vacation came to an end, I realized I hadn't thought of my phone once. It dawned on me that I needed to value the moments with nature and the important persons in life. With this lesson carried to this day, I regularly pack up the tent and drive until my phone shows words: “No service.”