2022-2023学年湖北省襄阳市第四中学高二上学期9月考试英语试题含答案

  襄阳四中2022-2023学年高二上学期9月考试英语试题

2022. 9

本试卷共11页，共67题。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填在答题卡上。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，答在试题卷上无效。

3．主观题答在答题卡上每题对应的答题区域内，答在试题卷上无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分  听力（共2小节；满分30分）

第一小节（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。

听对话，回答问题。

1．Where does this conversation take place?

A．In a classroom. B．In a hospital. C．In a museum.

2．What will the man probably do next?

A．Get someone to repair it. B．Repair it himself. C．Buy a new one

3．What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Colleges. B．Classmates. C．Strangers.

4．What will the man do tomorrow?

A．Deliver a speech. B．Do fire practice. C．Have a meeting.

5．How does the man usually go to work?

A．By bus. B．On foot. C．By car.

第二小节（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、7题。

6．What is the woman?

A．A rescue worker. B．A doctor. C．A reporter.

7．What caused the injuries?

A．A landslide. B．An earthquake. C．A car crash.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8．What are the speakers talking about?

A．Holidays. B．Choosing gifts. C．Birthday cards.

9．What does the man think of DIY cards?

A．Worthless. B．Priceless. C．Valueless.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10．On which do the speakers spend most?

A．Loan. B．Entertainment. C．Gas.

11．What does the woman suggest doing?

A．Buying less books. B．Eating at home. C．Retiring earlier.

12．What does the man want the woman to do?

A．Read more books. B．Eat out less. C．Stop buying books.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13．Which club did the woman join?

A．Rock climbing club. B．Skiing club. C．Badminton club.

14．Who is afraid of heights?

A．The man. B．The woman. C．The woman’s sister.

15．How often does the man exercise?

A．Six times a week. B．Every Sunday. C．Every Saturday.

16．What does the woman think of skiing?

A．Exciting. B．Tiring. C．Challenging.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17．Who got injured seriously?

A．Amy. B．Dylan. C．Ellen.

18．When did the accident take place?

A．When the victim was shopping.

B．When the victim was running about.

C．When the victim was drinking some water.

19．What did Debbie use to stop the bleeding?

A．A towel. B．A bandage. C．Her fingers.

20．Who called the ambulance?

A．Amy. B．Dylan. C．Ellen.

第二部分  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）

Certainly, India is popular in the world for its cultures. It has some museums that are worth visiting.

International Doll Museum

Yes, the museum is claimed to be the best museum in the eyes of its audience in the country. For the popularity, every Indian kid wants to visit it at least once in his/her lifetime. Sure, there are so many collections of the doll from traditional to modern ones. It also displays typical dolls from various cultures worldwide. It opens every day except Monday from 10 am to 6 pm.

Paldi Kite Museum

Have you ever played a kite in your childhood? Kites are more than just toys to play with. They are pieces of art that motivate people to conduct competitions. Hundreds of kites with unique designs and various shapes are displayed in the museum. Besides, visitors can also learn about techniques to fly them. The museum opens 6 days a week and it is closed every Monday. The operational hour is from 10 am to 6 pm.

Indian Museum in Calcutta

The biggest and the oldest museum in India is located in Calcutta, West Bengal. It is simply known as the Indian Museum. The collections are varied with many categories: history, cultures, arts, botany, and more. Sure, for the history lovers, you can visit the history part, where you can watch and enjoy so many artifacts (手工艺品) from Indian ancient kingdoms along with complete descriptions of them. Besides, there are incredible traditional paintings. Most notably, if you think the mummy is only in the Egyptian museum, it is not completely true. The Indian Museum has it as well. The museum opens from 10 am to 5 pm and it is closed every Monday.

Sulabh International Toilet Museum

The museum houses countless toilet collections, starting from the old and ancient toilets to the modern ones. The toilets displayed are coming from 50 countries and the number is predicted to increase. Sure, many of the collections represent the history and cultures of those countries. The museum opens every day from 10:30 am to 5 pm.

21．Who is International Doll Museum mainly intended for?

A．Students. B．Children. C．Adults. D．Employees.

22．What can visitors specially do in The Indian Museum?

A．Make artifacts. B．Learn to paint. C．See the mummy. D．Grow some plants.

23．If you want to visit a museum on Monday, which would you choose?

A．International Doll Museum. B．Paldi Kite Museum.

C．The Indian Museum.  D．Sulabh International Toilet Museum.

When Mike Ford was a kid, he dreamed of being a car designer. But when he was 11, things changed. That’s when he went to a car-design program and ended up learning about architecture instead.

“As a youngster, I was lucky enough to have some conversations with the people running that summer program,” he told TIME for Kids. Talking with designers there stimulated Ford’s interest in architecture. He went on to pursue it as a career.

Now Ford hopes to inspire the same interest in other young people. Last year, he launched his own architecture program for kids aged 10 to 17. But his program has an unexpected feature. Campers base their designs on hip-hop lyrics.

Ford’s goal is to inspire a new generation of architects from underrepresented communities. “Only 3% of architects are African American,” he said. “Most of our buildings, most of our parks and public spaces, have all been designed by white males. If we can increase diversity, the entire world will now start to experience space from a totally new perspective.”

Ford calls his program the Hip Hop Architecture Camp. The one-week camp is offered to students around the country. At the camp, students listen to and read the lyrics of hip-hop songs. Then they use some of those lyrics to guide them in planning a city block. On graph paper, each square represents a word. Students build with Lego on each square based on the number of syllables (音节) in each word. In the end, they have what looks like a city skyline. Kids then use a design program called Tinkercad to transform their Lego models into 3D digital versions.

Ford believes this approach helps campers learn that architecture is about more than just construction. “The architect’s Number 1 job is to serve people’s needs,” he says. “Architecture plays a critical role in determining or challenging how people live in certain communities.”

24．What made Ford change his dream of being a car-designer?

A．Participation in a program. B．Lack of talent for car-designing.

C．Desire for a more promising career. D．Conversation with architecture designers.

25．What is Ford’s architecture program aimed at?

A．Appealing to young people. B．Popularizing hip-pop music.

C．Promoting diversity in the field. D．Connecting music with architecture.

26．If you heard “beautiful”, how many blocks would you use on the square?

A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4.

27．What’s Ford’s opinion about architecture?

A．It determines people’s needs. B．It influences people’s lifestyles.

C．It is just about building things. D．It is about adding more buildings.

The city of Venice, Italy, has finally made a long-awaited decision. Starting on August 1, 2021, cruise ships (游轮) will no longer be allowed to enter the city’s waters.

Contrary to popular opinion, these cruise ship visitors contribute relatively little to the local tourism economy. The New York Times reported cruise ship passengers add up to 73% of visitors, but contribute a mere 18% of tourism dollars. The percentage is inverted for people who spend at least one night at a hotel; they represent 14% of visitors, but 48% of the business.

Many people are overjoyed by the news, especially environmental activists. Firstly, the cruise ships would disturb the waterways and erode (侵蚀) the foundations of already weak buildings. A 2019 study published in Nature found the waves created by large ships could “redistribute industrial pollutants already present in the waters.” Others have said these same waves made huge holes in the underwater bottoms of buildings, making them unstable. Furthermore, when canals are deepened in order to allow larger boats, it destroys coastal habitats and makes floods worse. This is part of the reason why, in recent years, Venice has experienced terrible flooding that completely flooded St. Mark’s Square and other landmarks.

The announcement came as a surprise as many did not expect the regional government to act so quickly. In April a similar ban was issued, but it depended on finding an alternative port for the ships—a requirement that local people complained could take years to achieve. The announcement made last week, however, did away with that condition, allowing the city to move forward quickly with the ban.

28．What does the underlined word “inverted” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．Increased slightly. B．Looked down upon. C．Adjusted accordingly.  D．Turned upside down.

29．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．Reasons for Venice’s terrible floods. B．Dangers cruise ships brought about.

C．Reaction to the long-awaited decision. D．Damage waves did to buildings.

30．What is Venetians’ attitude toward the April ban?

A．Unclear. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Objective.

31．What is the best title for the text?

A．Venice Says “No” to Cruise Ships. B．The Long-awaited Decision to be Made.

C．Cruise Ships Erodes Ancient Venice. D．Venice Tries to Protect Its Waterway.

Libraries are romantic places. The romance is that of reading, and the wealth of human imagining. Access to the knowledge and literary art (poetry, fiction, drama) in a library is precious—and particularly valuable to young minds and people of any age with an interest in education.

It would be hard to find anyone who actively disapproves of libraries. But when it comes to reality, the number of books borrowed in Britain’s libraries was 72.9 m in 2021, down 56% on the previous year. Physical visits also dropped, from 214.6 m to 59.7 m.

Of course, this is the behaviour that one would expect during a pandemic (流行病). Many libraries were closed during this period, for people were discouraged from unnecessary physical contact. Book sales climbed to their highest in 2021, which suggests that some former users of libraries may have bought books instead. Private libraries at home, whether large collections or single bookshelves, appear to be developing well too.

But the hope must be that visits and loans at public libraries will soon return to their former level too. Like any other service, libraries need users. Although booksellers might in a sense be regarded as competitors, in fact the vast majority of those involved in the trade, from publishers to poets, are library lovers.

This has something to do with the romantic idea of the reader as explorer, with every book a door to a new store of feeling or understanding. But it also involves the recognition that if books are to form part of our life, there must be space in public for them. Books can be treasured possessions, but there is also something special about a copy that arrives in your hands having passed through those of others—and that will go on being passed between strangers who share your curiosity.

32．What has happened to British libraries?

A．They have been in bad condition. B．They have become romantic places.

C．They have got great appeal for artists. D．They have suffered great loss of users.

33．Why is the home library developing well in Britain?

A．People avoid close contact in public. B．Many libraries have been pulled down.

C．People have access to affordable books. D．More people disapprove of public libraries.

34．What does the author try to convey in the last paragraph?

A．Books are personal belongings. B．Libraries are a paradise for adventurers.

C．Books should be attached importance to. D．Libraries contribute to human connection.

35．What is the main idea of the text?

A．Libraries will fade out of stage. B．Libraries will hold a promising future.

C．Booksellers benefit from libraries’ collapse. D．The pandemic has increased British book sales.

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。

Convincing teenagers to put down their phone and dig in the flowerbeds may seem like a long shot. But if provided the opportunity, the right tools, and encouragement they might find they love gardening.    (36)   . Many plants can grow in containers. Here are some benefits of gardening for teenagers.

   (37)   . Whether flowers or vegetables, caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility. They also gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence as they raise new green shoots into full blooming beauties. Teen gardeners will get to experiment and learn what is best for each plant, experiencing the benefits of their efforts over time.

Gardening is good for psychological well-being.    (38)   . Gardens have been shown to reduce stress and depression, as well as promote productivity. Taking a break from electronics and social media can also improve teenagers’ attention. Research shows that spending just a few minutes outdoors, surrounded by grass, trees, and other plants can boost a teenager’s ability to focus and concentrate.

Outdoor time promotes exercise. Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise.    (39)   . Sowing seeds, planting seedlings, and deadheading flowers require movement which translates to some exercise. Teenagers are likely to become so absorbed in their work that they don’t even realize the physical aspect of gardening. Growing food encourages healthier eating habits. Teenagers that grow their own food are more likely to enjoy eating healthily. Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves. Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life.    (40)   .

A．Plant care builds up responsibility

B．And gardening doesn’t need much space

C．A sense of responsibility matters to teenagers

D．Plants are often used as a tool to help improve mental health

E．Parents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoes

F．These benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activity

G．And harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food

第三部分  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’ve come to the conclusion that I’m rubbish at saying “NO”. For example, last Sunday I was sitting at my desk alone, totally    (41)    in my own business, when a colleague of mine phoned and asked me to get    (42)    in shopping with her. I found myself totally attracted by her    (43)    and did not want to    (44)    her. So I said “Sure, why not?” and before the call ended, I found myself agreeing, without giving any thought whether it was worth doing.

We were both window-shoppers and    (45)    a whole day in the street.    (46)   , I hardly have any time to spare because I am very busy.    (47)    my normal job, I’ve also got a book to write, a business to    (48)    and a family to look after. And then there are my other projects to consider—my voluntary work and a couple of other interesting investments that I want to    (49)   .

I’m going to have to be more    (50)    and not just agree to everything people ask me to do. In other words, I’m going to have to get better at saying “NO”. Usually I hate saying “NO”, because having to disappoint someone usually    (51)    me. Now I realize because I haven’t learned to say “NO”, I’ve been feeling very    (52)   .

We had better do what we think is right and what we are    (53)    to do. Sometimes it does not seem that bad to refuse others. If I focus on the things I really want to do, I’ll reach a much higher standard and do them quite well. I’ll be enthusiastic and    (54)    and do something that is good for everyone and everyone will be merry. It’ll be a win-win    (55)   . What’s not good about that? So sometimes, we have to say “No”.

(41) A．enthusiastic B．absorbed C．harmonious D．disappointed

(42) A．lost B．occupied C．involved D．trapped

(43) A．kindness B．apology C．courage D．enthusiasm

(44) A．displease B．force C．disturb D．abuse

(45) A．took B．criticized C．celebrated D．wasted

(46) A．Fortunately B．Actually C．Extremely D．Gradually

(47) A．Because of B．Regardless of C．Apart from D．Instead of

(48) A．distribute B．run C．design D．invent

(49) A．take in B．work on C．turn on D．make up

(50) A．cold-blooded B．broken-hearted C．warm-hearted D．ill-treated

(51) A．attracts B．amuses C．upsets D．puzzles

(52) A．hopeful B．cheerful C．merciful D．awful

(53) A．likely B．greedy C．willing D．guilty

(54) A．discouraged B．inspired C．embarrassed D．scared

(55) A．situation B．dilemma C．routine D．spirit

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。

Fu, 60, has been a cycling enthusiast for many years, and it has always been his dream to go to Lhasa by bike. In 2019, he retired and    (56)    (be) able to devote more time to cycling since then. After over half a year of    (57)    (prepare), on May 22, he set off.

Fu    (58)    (ride) up to more than 100 km per day, and along the way he encountered rain, fog and wind. Worse still,    (59)    frequent) seeing wolves in the wild made him desperately tired. The biggest difficulty was climbing mountains at a high altitude, for there was a severe lack of oxygen. But he was not alone. During the ride, he posted what he saw and heard on social media,    (60)    (attract) many followers.

After 82 days, cycling    (61)    total of 5,600 km, he finally got to Mount Qomolangma, passing    (62)    six provinces and regions.

Fu believes it was his scientific approach to training that enabled him    (63)    (overcome) those difficulties and reach his destination.

“Also, My family, friends and cyclists from all over the country all gave me great encouragement and support, without    (64)   , I might not have finished,” says Fu.

For the future, Fu has many    (65)    (much) plans. “I will continue riding every year and try to realize my dream of riding around China,” he says.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

66．下周日，你们学校将组织一次关于垃圾分类的社区宣传活动。请你据此写一则英文通知。

内容包括：（1）活动组织（时间、地点、意义）；

（2）活动过程；

（3）欢迎大家积极参加。

注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右；

（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：垃圾分类trash sorting

67．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。

Once upon a time, two brothers, who lived on adjoining (毗邻的) farms, fell into conflict. It was the first serious fight in 10 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labour and goods as needed without a hitch.

Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.

Very early one morning there was a knock on the older brother’s door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter’s toolbox. “I’m looking for a few days’ work,” he said. “Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you?”

“Well as it happens there is.” said the older brother.

“I do have a job for you. Look across the stream at that farm. That’s my neighbour. In fact, it’s my younger brother. Once there was a meadow (草地) between us and last week he took his bulldozer (推土机) and plowed a stream between us. Well, he may have done this to hurt me, but I’ll go one better than that. See that pile of wood by the barn? I want you to build me a fence, a 2-metre-high fence, so I won’t need to see him or his place anymore.”

The carpenter said, “I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger (桩孔挖掘机) and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.”

注意：

（1）续写词数应为150左右；

（2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

（3）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

英语参考答案

第一部分  听力

第一节

1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C

第二节

6．B 7．C 8．B 9．B 10．A 11．B 12．C 13．A 14．C 15．A 16．C 17．B

18．B 19．A 20．C

第二部分  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）

21．B；22．C；23．D 24．D；25．C；26．C；27．B 28．D；29．B；30．C；31．A 32．D；33．A；34．D；35．B

第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

36．B；37．A；38．D；39．F；40．G

第三部分  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）

41．B；42．C；43．D；44．A；45．D；46．B；47．C；48．B；49．B；50．A；51．C；52．D；53．C；54．B；55．A

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

56．has been  57．preparation  58．rode    59．frequently  60．attracting

61．a   62．through   63．to overcome  64．which   65．more

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

66．Notice

To raise people’s awareness of environmental protection, our school will organize a meaningful activity with the theme of Trash Sorting next Sunday in Guangming community.

As scheduled, we are expected to assemble at 8:00 a.m. in the main hall before we head for the destination by bus. On our arrival, our Student Union chairman will deliver a speech and guide citizens there to classify the domestic waste. After that, some leaflets will be distributed to people there, which will help them cultivate a greener lifestyle habit.

With our joint efforts, our surroundings will take on a new look. Whoever wants to join us is warmly welcome!

67．The older brother helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, digging and nailing. About sunset when the older brother returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The older brother’s eyes opened wide and his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all, instead there was a bridge stretching from one side of the stream to the other.

The neighbour, his younger brother, was coming across the bridge merrily with his hand outstretching to the older brother. “You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I’ve said and done,” he said apologetically. The two brothers then met in the middle of the bridge, taking each other’s hand and embraced. Their conflict was finally resolved/solved/settled. They then turned to see the carpenter lift his toolbox on his shoulder. “No, wait. Please stay a few days. I’ve a lot of other projects for you,” said the older brother. “I’d love to stay on,” the carpenter said, “but, I have many more bridges to build.”