1、合肥市168中学2022-2022学年度第二学期高二期中考试英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（大15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项：并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALooking for new and creative ways to reach your fitness goals? Nows thetime to check out the following hottest fitness apps for the new year. Hot5Platform: iosCost: freeHot5 contai
2、ns pages and pages of 5-minute video workouts that are easy tofollow. You can find video workouts of all varieties and difficulty levels that willwork you out with only five moves. Hot5s are modern. It is also beautifully designedand user friendly.GymPactPlatform: IOS. AndroidCost: FreeWe all need a
3、 little motivation when it comes to working out, and GymPact is aperfect way to get inspired. Make a commitment to working out a certain number oftimes a week. Choose the amount of money you are willing to risk. If you dontachieve your goal? Your credit card gets charged. Achieve your goal? You get
4、paid!Fitocracy MacrosPlatform: iosCost: FreeMore than just a calorie-counting app, Fitocraey Macros tracks only the caloriesyou take in. Youll have to research how many calories are actually in the food youeat. That aside, its a simple and easy app that will help you achieve your dieting goals.Zombi
5、es. Run! 2Platform: IOS. AndroidCost: 25yuanZombies. Run! 2 mixes games and stories into your run as you completemissions in a world full of zombies. Whether youre gathering supplies, saving afellow human, or avoiding a crowd of the undead, this app adds excitement to yournormal jog with imagination
6、 and competition.21. If you want to have fun while working out, which app is your best choice?A. Fitocracy MacrosB. GymPactC. Zombies, Run! 2D. Hot5s22. What can we know from the passage?A. If you want to do 5-minute exercise after a run, GymPact is for you.B. Fitocracy Macros allows people to track
7、 the calories they take in.C. All the four apps can be downloaded for free.D. We can operate all the Fitness apps on the platform of Android23. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Get fit with digital coachesB. Set your fitness goalsC Keep running every dayD Download workout appsBOne day i
8、n the gym, I asked a coach, Whats the difference between the bestathletes and everyone else? He briefly mentioned the things that you mightexpect: genetics, luck, talentBut then he added something I wasnt expecting. At some point,” he said, ”itcomes down to who can handle the boredom of training eve
9、ry day and doing the samepractice over and over again.”Most of the time people talk about getting motivated to work on their goals. As aresult, I think many people get depressed when they lose focus or motivation becausethey think that successful people never lack motivation that they seem to be mis
10、sing.But thats exactly the opposite of what this coach was sayingWhen I was an athlete, I loved going to practice the week after a big win. Whowouldnt? Your coach is happy, your teammates are excited, and you feel like you canbeat anyone As an entrepreneur, I love working when customers are rolling
11、in andthings are going well. Getting results has a way of pushing you forward.But what about when youre bored? What about when the work isnt easy? Whatabout when it feels like nobody is paying attention or youre not getting the resultsyou want? Its the ability to work when work isnt easy that makes
12、the difference.If you look at the people who are consistently achieving their goals, you start torealize that its not the events or the results that make them different. Its theircommitment to the process. They fall in love with the daily practice.So, fall in love with boredom. Fall in love with rep
13、etition and practice. Fall inlove with the process of what you do and let the results take care of themselves.24 What was the authors attitude towards the coachs added answer?A. He doubted it.B. He argued against it.C. He was surprised at it.D. He was uninterested in it.25. The coach supposes succes
14、sful people _.A. can avoid negative emotionsB. can keep themselves inspiredC. have a real enthusiasm for their workD. will find ways to work through boredom.26. The author mentions his own experience to show_.A. the way of becoming successful.B. the importance of getting results.C. the willingness t
15、o work hard when you feel motivated.D. the difficulty in keeping working when you are boredom.27. The text inspires people to_.A. value motivationB live with repetitionC. set themselves goalD. develop a good habitCSince so much written language we see today comes from a glowing screen,language has b
16、egun to change through our interaction with technology. Social mediaand the Internet have had a rapid and great effect on the English language, and notnecessarily for the better. More and more people have found themselves writing inpieces of words and using unclear acronyms（词首字母） both in written and
17、 spokelanguaHow many times have you typed LOL in response to a humorous message?Referred to someone as your “BEF”? Exclaimed, “OMG! during a particularlyshocking event? Social media has affected the words we use in our everyday life.Abbreviations and acronyms commonly known as text talk” have made t
18、heir wayinto both spoken and written language. These are becoming increasingly popular aspeople struggle for brief expressions to meet word limits on social media like Weiboand Twitter. In addition, the speed of the Internet means language is changing fasterthan ever. You no longer have to be publis
19、hed through physical and traditional meansto bring word trends to public attention.Many people believe the overuse of these new terms is a passing trend, andnobody will be using them in just a couple of decades. With the change of language,older terms will surely disappear and fall out of style, and
20、 newer and more Internetlanguage will take their place.But the Oxford English Dictionary thinks the contrary. In 2022, a lot of Internetterms including, “LOL“ “BPB“ “OMG”, and “BFF” were added to the dictionary,making these acronyms official parts of the English language. According to thedictionary
21、writers, these terms arent going anywhere anytime soon.The words you use in everyday life are a reflection of yourself, this is especiallytrue on the Internet with the lack of interaction in real life. With the Internet andsocial media rapidly getting popular, soon your words may be all you have lef
22、t. Makethem good ones.28. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Social Media and the English LanguageB. The Use of New Internet LanguageC. The Internet and Social MediaD. The Change of the Internet and English29. What is one reason for peoples use of acronyms?A. The decrease of physical and tra
23、ditional booksB. People s need for quick response to different messagesC. The lack of peoples interaction with technologiesD. Peoples need to meet word limits on social media30. The ”new terms” are considered to be part of a passing trend because_.A. they are not published in a traditional wayB. the
24、y are not used as formal languageC. theyll be replaced by even newer onesD. they are not supported by dictionary writers31. The writer of the passage thinks that Internet languages_.A have positive influenceR should be properly usedC. are getting more popularD. are useless for interactionDPeople wit
25、h an impulsive(冲动的)personality refer to those who tend to dothings without considering the possible dangers or problems first. According to a newstudy by researchers at the University of Georgia, such people may be more likely tohave food addiction. The study found that people exhibiting impulsive b
26、ehaviorwerent necessarily overweight, but impulsiveness was related to a direct relationshipwith food, and therefore, less healthy weight.Food addiction has been compared to addictive drug use. Studies have linked thedopamine (多巴胺)release that occurs after tasting delicious food to the dopaminerelea
27、se that happens when people consume other addictive substances.Negative urgency is characterized by the tendency to behave impulsively when experiencing negative emotions. Some people might rink alcohol or take drug. Forothers, it could mean eating to feel better. Lack of perseverance is when a pers
28、on hasa hard time finishing hard or boring tasks. People with a lack of perseverance mighthave difficulty attempting to change addictive eating behavior, which could also causeobesity.“Impulsiveness might be one reason why some people eat in an addictive waydespite motivation to lose weight, said Dr
29、. Ashley Gearhardt, a clinical psychologist.He was involved in developing the Yale Food Addiction Scale in aid of those people.“We are theorizing that if food addiction is really a thing, then our measure, the YaleFood Addiction Seale, should be related to helping control impulsive action.” saidGear
30、hardt.Clinical psychologist Dr. James Mackillop, whose lab was conducting the study,believes that therapies ( 治疗，疗法) used to treat addictive drug behavior couldhelp people who suffer from addictive eating habits.“Most of the programs for weight loss at this point focus on the most obviousthings, whi
31、ch are clearly diet and exercise,” Mackillop said. It seems that managingstrong desires to eat would naturally fit in with the skills a person would need to eathealthily.”32. According to Paragraph 1, the result of food addiction is_.A. taking alcohol or drugsB. motivation to lose weightC. negative
32、emotionsD. less healthy weight33. How does the author introduce the two personality traits in Paragraph 4?A. By making comparisons and conclusionsB. By explaining causes and effectsC. By giving definitions and examplesD. By presenting questions and answers34. What can be inferred about the Yale Food
33、 Addiction Scale from the text?A. It has been successfully carried out among overweight people.B. It might help some impulsive people with food addiction to lose weight.C. It will prove whether Mood addiction is a problem to impulsive people.D. It is theoretically a proper treatment for addictive fo
34、od and drug behavior.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Impulsive personality linked to food additionB. Food addiction compared to drug useC. Dopamine release caused by food addictionD. Food addiction contributing to obesity第二节（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
35、佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Fight Laziness?Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeatedonce a few changes have been made in your mind. 36 . Many people lacksleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work.These people ha
36、ve little motivation (动力)once they arrive home. Laziness workshand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjustingyour sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fightlaziness throughout the day.Another way to fight laziness is to change o
37、ur mind from passive to active.Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take amore positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. _37_ .Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations (诱惑 )that surroundthem. A television in
38、the living room may provide entertainment, but watching toomuch TV often contributes to laziness. _38 _. Complete a few Tasks and rewardyourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may allhave different energy leve
39、ls, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately._39 . Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others at home mayfinally follow your example and perform their own tasks. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people._40_. Enough exercise a
40、nd a balanced diet can help you to develop ahealthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.A. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.C. To fight family laziness, set an example.D. Create a reward system for
41、yourself, just as parents do for a child.E. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.F. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.G. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题：每小题15分，满分30分）读下面短文，
42、从文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As the saying goes, roses given, fragrance in hand. I am always in the _41_of giving money to every beggar or homeless person I pass by. My friends say it is notgood to _42_. We may come across beggars or homeless people begging everyday and all beggar
43、s have their ability to survive. It _43 _them that I never listen.On a _44_ day, my friend and I were walking to the bus stop _45_Ipassed a beggar lady. I had seen her several times before and had always given her afew _46 . That day, I gave her 2 Euros. I was waiting for the bus and reading abook w
44、hen I _47 to see that lady standing in front of me. She 48 me apiece of paper covered in a plastic bag to prevent it from getting 49 . She stoodthere, looking at me _50 . Putting away my book, I took the paper, which _51_she and her family had to _52_ their country because of floods, and she was_53_
45、 to support them. She had got a bit of money, but she needed five _54_Euros to get home. I _55_ into my pockets and found 20 cents. My friend 56_a 5 Euro note. I asked her to give it to the lady, and said that I would _57 thenext day. When she got the money, the lady hugged us and said thanks again
46、andagain, and went on her way. Later on the bus, I wondered where her home was and_58_ she had gotten to this country. In her story, I felt that my friend and I wouldalways remain part of it as the 59 , who helped her get home on a rainy day. Butfor me, helping a stranger did bring me happiness, giv
47、ing me a pleasant _60_.41. A. time B. way C. trend D. habit42. A. evaluate B. expose C. encourage D. envy43. A delights B. annoys C. interests D. attracts44. A. rainy B. dry C. sunny D. cloudy45. A. while B.as C. where D. when46. A. cents B. suggestions C. books D. roses47. A turned around B looked
48、up C looked down D. stood up48. A. asked B. handed C. bargained D. begged49. A. wet B. burnt C. lost D. dirty50. A cheerfully B. clumsily C. eagerly D. silly51. A. said B. spoke C. wrote D. told52. A. miss B. blame C. leave D. support53. A. hesitating B. exploring C. searching D. struggling 54. A. m
49、any B. much C. another D. more55. A. touched B. reached C. watched D. looked56. A. took out B. gave out C. handed in D. made out57. A take back B. come back C. pay back D. get back58. A. Why B. how C. where D. whether59. A lookers-on B. passers-by C. foreigners D. strangers60. A. situation B spirit
50、C. position D. mood第二节（共10小题；每小题15分，満分15分）读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。A few years ago, after a long morning of sightseeing in New York, my childrenand I took a rest on one of the park 61 (bench) in Central Park.“Look! my son said, _ 62 (point ) to a nearby rubbish bin. Thats whenwe saw our first
51、 raccoon (浣熊). Quite at home in the big city, he paid us no attention,concentrating only on finding a 63 (taste) lunch. He sorted through a fewoptions before coming out with a wrapped sandwich 64 (hold) between his paws._65 (surprise), rather than run away, he jumped down and walked casuallyto a spo
52、t on the path, not a metre from where we sat. The children were spellbound,the raccoon providing better 66 (entertain )than any museum. He glanced at us,perhaps checking to see 67 we were about to steal his lunch._68 delicate fingers, he peeled back the layers of plastic wrap until thehalf-eaten san
53、dwich 69 (uncover).Then he surprised us all. Instead of starting his food, he turned to a nearby pool ofwater and _70 (dip) his paws in. With a casual air, he rubbed his paws togetherunderwater for a moment, brushed his fur, then started gracefully picking at his meal.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小
54、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修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言误，每句中最多有两处。错误渉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。増加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/），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：在错的词划一横线（），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。1每处错误及修改均仅限一词：2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分Dear JackIm sorry to hear that you feel lonely in the new school, because you find hard tomake friends.
55、 Now, Id like to offer you any advice.Firstly, its normal for you to feel lonely because you were living in a newenvironment. Secondly, you should greet your classmates when met them on campus.Thirdly, it will be a good idea if you take an actively part in class activities, what canhelp them learn m
56、ore about you. I believe you will be able to make new friends soonunless youre friendly to the others.I hope the suggestion above will be helpful to you and everything will be finewith you for the future.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华你班的留学生 Charles将结束三周的假期从美国返回。你想委托他为你代购一个剃须刀，作为生日礼物送给爸爸。请按照以下要求给他写一封电子邮件：1品牌： Gillette2价格：30美元左右参考词汇：刺须刀shaver注意：1词数100左右2可以适当增加节，以使行文连贯3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数13 / 13
