1、泸县一中2022-2023学年高二上期期末考试英语试题注意事项：答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。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。1Where are the speakers?AIn a museum.BIn a shop.CIn a cinema.2How doe
2、s Nancy feel about the gift?ASurprisedBDisappointed.CConfused.3What are the speakers mainly talking about?AThe womans garden.BThe womans business.CThe womans neighbors.4What does the woman suggest the man bring?AMilk.BCoffee.CTea.5Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?AMother and son.
3、BBrother and sister.CTeacher and student.第二节（共15小题，每小题15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。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段长对话，回答第6、7题。6Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a classroom.BAt a museum.CAt a library.7Which direction do
4、es the woman point the man?AStraight ahead.BTo the right.CTo the left.听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。8What is the man asking the woman for?AHelp with his research. BAdvice on the companys products. CAdvice on his job interview.9What is the woman always ready to do?AWear casual clothes. BGo shopping with the man. C
5、Learn more about the company.听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。10What position will the man apply for?ASalesman.BSecurity guard.CDepartment manager.11For what will the man talk with Charles?AA second interview.BThe job details.CA credit card12What is Charles doing now?ASending an application form. BTalking on the p
6、hone. CSpeaking to John.听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。13How long has the woman been in hospital?AFor one week.BFor ten days.CFor two weeks.14When can the woman leave the hospital?AIn two weeks.BTomorrow.CUncertain.15Whats the doctors suggestion for the woman?AHaving medical checks regularly.BTaking the medicine
7、 every day.CAvoiding any physical exercise.16How soon will the woman get well completely?AIn a few days. BIn a long time. CAs soon as she leaves the hospital.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17What did 70% of the students like doing?ADoing sportsBListening to music.CGoing out with friends.18What surprised the spea
8、ker?AShopping was considered to be entertainment.BMost students spent 15 hours watching TV a week.CGoing to the cinema was as popular as watching sports.19Why did the students seldom go to the theater?AThey didnt like acting or dramas.BTheir drama club often put on shows.CMany of them have financial
9、 problems.20What percentage of most students money is spent on entertainment?AAbout 12%BAbout 25%.CAbout 35%.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ABuckingham PalaceIt is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The architectural core of Buckingham
10、 Palace is the former Buckingham House，built in 1703. You can visit the state rooms from August to October when the Queen is on holiday. It is one of the worlds most familiar buildings. It has 775 rooms. During the summer the famous Changing of the Guards takes place at the front of the palace at 11
11、:30 and is a popular event for visitors to the capital.Big Ben and Westminster PalaceIt is one of Londons best-known landmarks. Big lien is the name of the clock inside the Clock Tower. It lies at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Westminster Palace is one of the largest parliaments
12、 in the world. It was built between 1840 and 1880.The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is a historical monument in Central London on the north bank of the river Thames. It was founded by William the Conqueror. It was a palace and a prison (for Queen Elizabeth I for example).There you can see stran
13、ge guards called “the Beefeaters”. Since the beginning of the 14th century, the Tower of London has been the home of the world famous British Crown Jewels-they are a must of your visit!Trafalgar SquareIt was named in 1835 to give honour to the memory of the British victory over the French at Trafalg
14、ar in 1805. There is a huge statue of Admiral Nelson (the British hero killed during the battle) in the middle of the square. It is a popular tourist attraction with the four lion statues.21Which has the second longest history?ATrafalgar Square.BThe Tower of London.CWestminster Palace.DBuckingham Ho
15、use.22What is The Tower of London noted for in the world?AIts strange guards.BIts British Crown Jewels.CIts founder.DIts geographical site.23Why was Trafalgar Square built?AA battle happened here.BIt could be good for tourism.CAdmiral Nelson was horn here.DFour lion statues had been built.BIn Americ
16、a, the first Halloween celebrations were a way to mark the end-of-year harvest season, and the food that was served mainly consisted of homemade seasonal treats like caramel apples and mixed nuts. There were no soul cakes or candies, for that matter to be found.It wasnt until the 1950s that trick-or
17、-treating gained popularity in the US. Following the Great Depression and World War II, the suburbs were booming, and people were looking for excuses to have fun and get to know their neighbors. The old practice of souling came back to life again and was made into an excuse for kids to dress up in c
18、ostumes and roam (漫游) their neighborhoods. Common trick-or-treat offerings included nuts, coins, and homemade baked goods.That changed when the candy companies got their hands on the holiday. They had already convinced consumers that they needed candy on Christmas and Easter, and they were looking f
19、or an equally lucrative opportunity to market candy in the fall. The new practice of trick-or-treating was almost too good to be true. Manufacturers downsized candies into smaller, bite-sized packages and began marketing them as treats for Halloween. Adults were grateful to have a convenient alterna
20、tive to baking, kids loved the sweet treats, and the candy companies made billions.Today, its hard to imagine Halloween without Skittles, chocolate bars, and the perennial candy corn debates. But when youre digging through a bag or bowl of Halloween candy this October, remember that you could have b
21、een eating soul cakes instead.24What did people enjoy on earlier Halloween?ACaramel apples.BSoul cakes.CCandies.DPeanuts.25What probably helped make trick-or-treating popular in the US?AThe Great Depression.BWorld War II.CThe kids practice.DChristmas and Easter.26Which word can best replace “lucrati
22、ve” in Paragraph 3?AConfident.BBeneficial.CUnforgettable.DChangeable.27What can be the best title for the text?ACandies in America.BHalloween Celebrations.CCandies and Halloween.DAmericans and Festivals.CIn sport the sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are l
23、ess strong than men. That at least is what people say. Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than
24、 men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are womens bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Womens time are always slower than mens, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest wo
25、men swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 metres in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first “Tartan” in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 metres was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This do
26、es not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has
27、such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!28Women are called the weaker sex because_.Awomen do as much as menBsport is easier for men than for womenCpeople think women are weaker than menDin sport the two sexes are always together29“That at least is what people sa
28、y” means people_.Asay other things, tooBsay this but may not think soCdont say this muchDonly think this30What problems does sport have?ASome women athletes are give hormone injections.BSome women athletes are actually men.CWomen and men do not run or swim in the same races.DIt is difficult to check
29、 whether women athletes are really women.31In this passage the author implies that_.Awomen are weaker than wen, but fasterBwomen are slower than men, but strongerCmen are not always stronger and faster than womenDmen are faster and stronger than womenDFilm director James Cameron first became interes
30、ted in sea exploration when he was a little boy. His love for the ocean grew after he made the 1989 undersea adventure film. The Abyss and the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, one of the most successful movies of all time. Following that big success, James Cameron decided to put his film career on hold to
31、become an explorer. In 2012, James Cameron made a journey to the deepest spot in the Mariana Trench, known as Challenger Deep. And now the great journey has been made into a documentary film, named James Camerons Deepsea Challenge 3D. In James Camerons fantasy films, such as Avatar and The Abyss, th
32、e unexplored areas are decorated in colors and full of danger. But on his dive into Challenger Deep, the reality proved far different: white, deserted and dull. “I felt like I had gone to another planet,” Cameron said after returning from the cold and dark place in the Western Pacific Ocean, nearly
33、seven miles below the surface. “T really have a sense of being separated and realize how tiny I am down in this big, black and unexplored place.”Cameron captured (获取) the moon-like landscape of the deep sea and documented the sea creatures he observed in the ocean. James Camerons Deepsea Challenge 3
34、D tells the story of Camerons journey. It is a film about determination, danger and the oceans greatest depths. The movie shows a unique insight into Camerons world when he makes his dream reality and makes history by becoming the first person to travel alone to the deepest point on the planet. Its
35、an exciting film and inspiring reminder that our beautiful planet still has a lot to explore.32When did James Cameron become interested in the ocean?AWhen he was in his childhood.BAfter his films The Abyss and Titanic.CAfter he achieved great success in movies.DWhen he began to explore the deep sea
36、alone.33What is the unexplored ocean like?ASmall and dull.BBoring and deserted.CWhite and attractive.DColorful but dangerous.34What do we know about James Camerons Deepsea Challenge 3D?AIt is a story about Camerons film-making dream.BIt is a film about the exploration of ocean creatures.CIt tells us
37、 about James journey into Challenger Deep.DIt aims to attract more people to explore the deep sea.35What is the best title for this passage?AA Film Director Exploring Deep SeaBThe Great Dream of a Film DirectorCJames Cameron and His Documentary FilmDThe First Person to Make Films about the Deep Sea第
38、二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。How to Support Someone Who is SadWhen a friend is sad, its easy to feel helpless. Being a good friend means staying by their side as they experience a loss. _36_, you need some tips to help them get rid of their sadness completely. The fol
39、lowing ways may work.Be a good listener. Sadness often shows itself in the most inconvenient times, especially when youre not expecting it. _37_. If this happens, being available and a good listener is always the best policy. Be sure to tell him that youre available for listening to whatever he want
40、s to say.Buy them gifts. _38_, another good way to express your support is by buying a heart-warming gift. There are several ideas for this. Memory boxes, flowers, gift cards for food, and artworks, are all good choices._39_. Sometimes the best thing people can do for their friends sadness is to ste
41、p up and meet what they really need, such as making a trip to the grocery store, bringing meals, picking up the children. Dont be afraid to ask how you can help or even just offering is better, because sometimes those who are sad dont know what they need.Encourage them to join a support group. Somet
42、imes you truly dont understand the depth of your friends sadness. However, there are support groups that exist to help people with various losses, such as family members death, job loss, or other misfortunes. And those who lead these groups are equipped to walk people through their sadness. _40_.AFi
43、ll practical needsBIn order to find a good friendCWhile listening is of great helpDIf you have some trouble in your own lifeESo its good for your friend to choose one and join itFAnd your friend may suddenly experience waves of sadnessGBut if you want to do more than just lend a shoulder to cry on第三
44、部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30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。Our son Jason was born with cerebral palsy（脑瘫）. My wife and I often _41_ him as he faced many challengers in his early years.It was _42_ to see him chosen last for baseball _43_, but he was happy and well _44_ by
45、 his peers（同龄人）throughout primary school. His most _45_ time came when he began high school. One afternoon, he returned home with _46_. He threw his bag on the floor, shouting angrily, “Ill never go to school again!” He was _47_ with food other kids had thrown at him on the way home. He didnt tell u
46、s what had happened until later.Several days earlier, he had _48_ the school running team. That day, a few older students made fun of his _49_ on the track and made him the _50_ of their one-sided food fight. I called the headmaster about the matter and it never happened again. He stayed on the team
47、 _51_ trouble continued.One day in October, We had snow and freezing rain. As the other kids exercised in the gym, they noticed Jason jogging around the snow-covered _52_. A few weeks later, he told us each month students _53_ an “athlete of the month”. The coach would list the top athletes, and stu
48、dents voted for the winner. Jasons _54_ had never been listed. But that day, one of the student said, “Id like to nominate（提名）Jason for the athlete of the month, sir!” The coach looked _55_.“He works harder than any of us, sir,” the student continued.“But well have to have someone _56_ the nominatio
49、n,” the coach replied.Tears formed in Jasons eyes as he told us what happened next. “Mom, Dad, everyone in the class _57_ their hands.”We, also in tears, looked at him as he _58_ showed his certificate.Whenever I despair, I think of this story. I _59_ myself that challengers are not overcome by forc
50、e, but by patience, _60_ and faith.41AcomfortedBpersuadedCprotectedDinstructed42AboringBconfusingCheartbreakingDchallenging43ApurposelyBregularlyCexactlyDeventually44ApraisedBadmiredCrespectedDaccepted45AmercifulBenjoyableCdifficultDunforgettable46AconfidenceBsadnessCcourageDfear47AcoveredBpackedCfa
51、cedDsupplied48Aplayed forBvoted forCprepared forDsigned up for49ApromiseBperformanceCgoalDability50AtargetBcauseCfocusDrole51Ain caseBas ifCever sinceDeven though52AstreetBcampCtrackDfield53AtrainedBfoundCdismissedDchose54AnameBprogressCscoreDapplication55AsatisfiedBsurprisedCexcitedDdisappointed56A
52、inviteBseekCsupportDconsider57Aput upBput backCput downDput out58AcarefullyBfirmlyCeagerlyDproudly59AwarnBremindCinformDteach60AhonestyBknowledgeCdeterminationDdevelopment第二节(共10小题：每小題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。Known as the Venice of the East, the elegant city of Suzhou is famous for
53、 its classical gardens in China.In ancient China, gardens were not only a way for their owners to demonstrate their status in life, _61_ also a space to show their affection for nature. Gardens were decorated with famous works of art and literary inscriptions (题词) to create _62_ intellectually rich
54、atmosphere.Suzhous gardens _63_ (consider) as classic examples of Chinese landscape architecture. They are intended to be the natural world, with rich scenes within _64_ (limit) spaces. The Blue Wave Pavilion is a good example of the illusion of huge seas and mountains at garden-sized scale. Gardens
55、 should reflect art, specifically classical landscape painting. And the white- washed walls and black eaves (房檐) _65_ surround gardens can set off the elements within. These depend heavily _66_ natural materials like water and plants, to create balance. Artificial structures like pavilions(亭) and co
56、vered galleries allow for the _67_ (enjoy) of the garden in any weather. The roofed walkway in the Lion Grove Garden, for instance, allows you_68_ (see) its fantastical rock formations all year round. Before _69_ (visit) the gardens, be sure to check out the Suzhou Garden Museum, a free museum detai
57、ling the history and _70_ (culture) significance ofthe gardens.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I
58、 as well as my classmates are going to visit our English teacher at our junior high school in this month. Our English teacher who was in his thirty gave us a lot of help when we were at junior high school. He always encourages us to make fully use of time to study hard. He was enthusiastic about tea
59、ching, work late in the office every day. His classes were so encouraging that we all found easy to learn English with our English teacher guided us. He was not only a English teacher but also our close friend. Wherever we go, we will always treasure the time which we stayed with our English teacher
60、.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，在红星中学校报上看到一则面对所有国家征集北京冬奥会志愿者的消息，你喜爱冰雪活动，想去担任志愿者。请根据提示写一封申请信。申请信要求统一用英文书写。内容包括：1、 你的基本情况；2、 你的申请理由；3、 希望或准。作文的第一段已经写好，请完成剩余部分。Dear Sir or Madam,Im more than pleased to learn that volunteers are wanted for the Winter Olympic Games, which is to be held in Beijing. Im writing to a
61、pply for the position._Yours,Li Hua泸县一中2022-2023学年高二上期期末考试英语试题参考答案：一听力1B 2A 3C 4C 5B 6C7A 8C9B 10B11C12B13C14B15A16B 17C18A19C20B二阅读理解21D22B23A 24A25C26B27C 28C29B30A31C32A33B34C35C 36G37F38C39A40E三完形填空41 A42C43B44D45C46B47A48D49B50A51D52C53D54A55B56C57A58D59B60C四语法填空61 but 62an 63are considered 64l
62、imited65Which/that 66on 67enjoyment 68to see69visiting70cultural五改错1. 去掉in 2. thirtythirties 3. encouragesencouraged 4. fullyfull 5. enthusiastic后加about6. workworking 7. found 后加it 8. guidedguiding 9. aan 10. whichwhen六书面表达Dear Sir or Madam,Im more than pleased to learn that volunteers are wanted fo
63、r the Winter Olympic Games, which is to be held in Beijing. Im writing to apply for the position.Im Li Hua, presently studying in Hongxing High School and Im convinced that Im qualified to be the required volunteer. First of all, Im outgoing, which makes it possible for me to get along well with oth
64、ers. Besides, I regularly go skiing with friends, equipping me with enough knowledge to be a qualified volunteer. In addition, I normally participate in a variety of beneficial voluntary activities, which makes me more experienced than others. Id appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua
