1、南航苏州附中 20222023 学年第一学期高二英语期中调查试卷命题人 渠静静 审核人 徐妮蓉第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30分)第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,滿分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 does the woman think of the examination paper?A.Difficult. B.Easy. C.Proper.2. Where will the concert be
2、given?A.In Vienna. B.In Beijing. C.On the street.3. How much does the woman have to pay if she stays for 2 days?A.$24. B.$20. C.$12.4.What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman doesnt like pear juice.B. The man broke the juice bottle.C. The man was looking for pear juice.5.What is the woma
3、n?A.A journalist. B.A film-maker. C.An actress.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秒钟的作答时问。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话,回答第6 至第8三个小题。6.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Hobbies. B.Cameras. C.Photos.7.How man
4、y hobbies does the man have?A.2. B.3. C.4.8.What kind of photos does the man take?A.Art photos. B.Color photos. C.Black and white photos.听下面一段对话,回答第9至第11三个小题。9.Where did Miss Wang lose her purse?A. In a restaurant. B. In her room. C. In the office.10. What does Mis Wang want to do after getting back
5、 her purse?A. Thank the man by giving him some tips.B. Say goodbye to the man.C. Write a letter of thanks.11.What is missing in Miss Wangs purse?A.A check. B.All the money. C.Nothing.听下面一段对话,回答第 12 至第 14 三个小题。12.What are the speakers nationalities?A.One is Chinese and the other is British.B.One is C
6、hinese and the other is American.C.One is American and the other is Canadian.13. What is the newspapers article about?A. The problem of rapid growth of cars in America.B. The problem of rapid growth of population in cities.C. The problem of rapid growth of cities in America.14. What attitudes do mos
7、t Americans take towards having children?A. Most Americans decide to have only one or two children.B. Most Americans decide not to have any children.C. Most Americans decide to have as many children as they can.听下面一段对话,回答第 15 至第17三个小题。15.What is David trying to do?A. Find a place to live.B. Carry hi
8、s groceries home.C. Go to the store before it closes. 16. Which of the following is TRUE?A. He doesnt expect to buy a lot.B. He has only one bag of groceries.C. He doesnt like to live in the school.17.Why is David appreciative of the Kramers?A. Because they invited him to their party,B. Because they
9、 are paying for his education.C. Because they let him live with them for free.听下面一段独白,回答第 18 至第20三个小题。18. What is the speaker explainingA.A school timetable. B.A book review. C.A study plan.19. What will the listeners prctice on Thursday morning?A.Reading and writing. B.Listening and speaking. C.Gra
10、mmar and computer.20. When is the library available to listeners every weekday?A.From 3:00 to 6:00 pm. B.From 3:00 to 6:30 pm. C.From 3:30 to 6:00 pm.第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分 50分)第一书(共 15小题: 每小题2.5分,满分 30 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、CD 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AA Guide to New York Citys Best BookstoresIn the hot and crowded sum
11、mer city, theres nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost in. Undoubtedly, a great bookstore can provide both relaxation and inspiration. Here are the must-visit bookstores in New York City:Argosy Book StoreIn this bookstore you can browse six floors containing walls and sh
12、elves full of thousands of rare, out-of-print, and used books. Its been family owned for three generations, since it was founded in 1925, and also specializes in antique maps. The old wooden desks, green lamps, and piles of books elegantly decorating the floors will make you feel like youve traveled
13、 through time.192 BooksThe massive., stunning glass windows of 192 Books display everything fro.n art tomes(巨著)to illustrated childrens books. You can browse selections of books on literary fiction, film, history, and even science. The shop has an artsy feel, thanks to the gallery owner Paula Cooper
14、 and her husband, Henry Holt.Dashwood BooksFor those who love photography tomes, Dashwood Books is a hidden paradise on Bond Street. Here you can find rare, limited, and out-of-print photo books. Some days, youll ever find bargain bins (柜) located near the back of the store, with options for less th
15、an $ 5 a pop. Fashion designers, such as Simone Rocha, have been known to trek to the store for inspiration.StrandStrand is always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during summer months.The third-floor houses extremely rare books. Maps and travel books are some of the opt
16、ions on the top floor,but the other floors also sell a variety of classics, used books and out-of-print titles.1. Which bookstore enjoys a long history?A. Argosy Book Store. B. 192 Books. C. Dashwood Books. D. Strand.22. What does Dashwood Books feature?A. Antique maps. B. Glass windows. C. Photo bo
17、oks. D. Fashionable designs.3. In which section of a magazine can you find the text?A. Business. B. Lifestyle. C. Health D. Fashion.BMark Bertram, 46, lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. Its life-changing but its not life-ending, he says. Doing wo
18、rk is harder now. Everything is just a little different.After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo(纹身)artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh, until they saw the final result.
19、 The mood changed, Catalano recalled from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio. Everything turned from funny to wow.When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes, he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of
20、 people around the world. The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical (辅助医疗的)tattooing. Now people with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop. They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they sax online, Using flesh-toned(肉色
21、的)inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients view of themselves.Leslie Pollan, 32, a dog breeder in Oxford, was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.Plastic surgery gave me no hope, she says. So I looked for other options. She
22、ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano. He hid Pollans lip scar, giving her back a piece of her confidence. You dont understand until youve been through it, Pollan says. It made me have a different look on life.Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos. While he charges $100
23、per regular tattoo, he doesnt charge for paramedical tattoos, Financially, it doesnt make sense, Catalano says. But every time I see that emotion from my customers, I am 100 percent sure this is something that I cant stop doing.24. What best describes peoples attitude when first hearing of fingernai
24、l tattoos?A. Indifferent. B. Ridiculous. C. Confident. D. Surprised.25. What did Catalane do to help Leslie Pollan?A. He drew an artistic puppy. B. He inked scars on her face.C. He created a lip tattoo. D. He performed plastic surgeries on her.26. What can we infer from the passage?A. Cosmetic surge
25、ry is of no use. B. Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C. Catalano is a kind and generous person. D. Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.27. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Life-changing Event B. Miracle Tattoos C. An Amazing Artist D. A Promising BusinessCA new course
26、on world heritage, and its conservation offers a good opportunity for the young people to learn about the heritage (遗产) of humanity and gain a sense of responsibility to help protect the planet we live on.According to a world heritage education programme jointly launched by the United Nations Educat
27、ional, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Chinas Ministry of Education, the course will first be offered at several schools in Beijing before being included as a mandatory course (必修课) for high school students nationwide.The new course covers photos slide shows and documentaries on th
28、e magnificence of the world heritage sites. The class aims to tell children what world heritage is and why and how it should be protected. A total of 171 nations, including China, have signed the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Listed are 754 sites all ove
29、r the world, of which 29 are in China- the third most after Spain and Italy. Currently, protection of the countrys cultural and natural resources leaves much to be desired. Education is undoubtedly the best way to cultivate peoples sense for protecting cultural and natural resources.The introduction
30、 of such a programme in Chinese classrooms will certainly help our young people realize the significance of common heritage, learning about world heritage sites, the history and traditions of different cultures, ecology, and the importance of protecting biological and cultural diversity.More importa
31、ntly, it will help cultivate a sense of responsibility in the minds of young participants. This is critical in protecting these cultural and natural legacies, as well as our living environment and the limited resources for sustainable development.28. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the
32、passage?A. The world heritage education programme was jointly launched by the United States and Chinas Ministry of Education.B. The course will first be offered at all the schools in Beijing.C. Protection of the countrys cultural and natural resources has been perfect thanks to peoples efforts.D. Ch
33、ina ranks high among the countries with 29 sites listed on the list.29. What can you expect to learn at the class?A. What world heritage is. B. Why we should protect world heritage is.C. How world heritage should be protected. D. All of the above.30. The underlined word cultivate in the third paragr
34、aph probably means A. employ B. affect C. develop D. appreciate31. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To inform us of the reason for protecting the heritage.B. To tell us the way to protect the heritage.C. To tell us a new course.D. To tell us heritage preservation starts with education.DThe 2020 T
35、okyo Olympic Games may become known as the Robot Games, Organizers showed that robots will be used at the new National Stadium to provide assistance for visitors using wheelchairs. Tokyo Olympic official Masaki Komiya pointed out that Japan is known for its robot technology, and the 2020 Summer Game
36、s are a good chance to show it. “Robot should not defeat people. said Komiya, Robots are something that has a friendly relationship with human beings and can Work together with them. The robots are made by a major Olympic sponsor Toyota motor corporation. Toyota officials said 16 of the so-called hu
37、man support robots will be used at the National Stadium with five other delivery support robots and media support robots also being available.Minoru Yamauchi of Toyota, the general manager for 2020 Robot Development, said Toyota is opening up a new field and becoming a mobility company. “We have bee
38、n looking at how we can support peoples daily life and how we can develop robots that can partner with daily life. Yamauchi said. In the Tokyo Olympics, there will be many guests in wheelchairs and we hope they can enjoy the games without worrying about their mobility.Panasonic Corporation-also a ma
39、jor Olympic sponsor-showed its power assist suit. When worm, the suit offers support to the back and bottom area and allows heavy objects to be lifted with less effort. Panasonic said 20 of the suits will be used in the Tokyo Olympics and can help guests with their luggage (行李). Panasonic also plann
40、ed to develop entertainment robots to help visitors enjoy their stay in Japan.Yoshifumi Uchida, general manager of Panasonic, said its power assist suit technology was developed partly because of Japans aging population. This could help get more women and the elderly into the working population. We
41、would like to have a society where people can work without caring about sex differences or age differences, Uchida said.2. What can be learned from Yamauchis words?A. More disabled people will attend the 20 Tokyo Olympics.B. Robots of Toyota are the most advanced in the world.C. Yamauchi invented a
42、new kind of wheelchair.D. Toyota is constantly improving their robotics.33. The power assist suit is designed toA. keep peoples body worm B. lift up entertainment robotC. treat guests in wheelchairs D. help visitors carry heavy objects34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Women in Japan u
43、sually stay at home.B. The employment rate in Japan is very low.C. Robot technology serves the development of society.D. Power assist suits help elderly people to become younger.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Robot technology to be used in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.B. Major Olym
44、pic sponsors of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.C. The effects of robots on peoples daily life.D. Japans future robot technology.第二节(共5小題,每小題 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。VR and the Olympics: changing what viewers can experience?The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics was full of bre
45、akthroughs. It is the biggest Olympics news and media coverage so far. 36 Though VR headsets have been widely accepted across industries such as gaming and tourism, their uses havent fully been explored. 37 Thats why we are here to clarify VRs effects on the Olympics.l 38 Due to the pandemic situati
46、on, the events this year werent open to the public, which means getting close to the action was going to require some technological intervention.By live-casting sport games in 360 VR video, viewers can experience never-before-seen immersiveness, and truly feel like theyre in the field with their fav
47、orite athletes! So, it makes sense that the Olympics turned to VR to give viewers a close view of all the events.l Overcome practical difficultiesBoth the Winter Olympics and its Paralympics equivalent were held in Beijing this year, which arent easy to reach for most of us in the West. Thus, the ap
48、plication of VR technology helps relay the Olympics despite geographical distance.And when it comes to the Winter Olympics, there is a lot not so enjoyable. There is no amount of gloves and layers that will put off the cold long enough for you to enjoy the skiing.39 But with a VR headset, you can se
49、e all the action just from the comfort of your home, saving yourself the realistic troubles.l Watch whenever you wantThe VR experience offered far more than just a comfortable place to watch. 40 In other words, it means you can watch your favourite moments over and over again. There is also footage(
50、镜头)of the opening and closing ceremony available, so that you can appreciate another aspect of the successful Olympics.A. Pay an on-site visitB. Have an up-close lookC. There was live and on demand coverage available.D. However, virtual reality is very important in our lives.E. Unfortunately, this w
51、as also the case for the Olympics.F. It is also where virtual reality really enters the golden period.G. There is also a lot of standing around and waiting for an event.第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分 35 分)第一节(共15小題;每小题1分,满分15分)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。Recently, our school held an activity called Us
52、 After Ten Years, where the speakers presented what they would become in the future. At first, I didnt care about the 41 , but just four days before the ceremony, my head teacher asked me to 42 one student who got ill.There were three difficulties during my43 .Firstly, I didnt have a clear career pa
53、th at that time. Luckily, my classmates 44 that I choose to be a diplomat, who is eloquent (善辩的),45 ,and enjoys critical thinking, like me. Secondly, I had to choose a representative scene to show my career. My first 46 was to hold a press conference. However, that would have taken 47 than the sched
54、uled time. Ultimately, I decided to give a speech to the current students about my job. Finally, I had to decide the presentation 48 . During my first two practices, I tried to 49 the present Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesmen. But I couldnt find myself like them when speaking. I told myself: You ar
55、e 50_, so be yourself and create your own style.Then came my time. I took a deep breath and walked 51 onto the stage, 52 to my audience. The bright lights and screams from the auditorium suddenly surrounded me tightly. Fortunately, everything went as expected. When the last speech concluded, the hea
56、vy burden suddenly 53 into a whole sense of relief, then a sense of pride.Im proud that I have 54 the mental fears. Im also proud of Chinese diplomats, who meet all kinds of questions and 55 . but manage to keep showing Chinese wisdom. Thats the kind of person I want to be.41. A. career B. activity
57、C. result D. theory42. A. get rid of B. make use of C. take charge of D. take the place of43. A. preparation B. examination C. preview D. recovery44. A. urged B. requested C. suggested D. commanded45. A. aggressive B. hardworking C. stubborn D. introverted 46. A. design B. behavior C. impression D.
58、belief47. A. harder B. shorter C. longer D. faster48. A. advantage B. style. C. purpose D. drawback49. A. understand B. persuade C. lead D. imitate.50. A. unique B. optimistic C. tolerate. D. intelligent51. A. slowly B. impatiently C. steadily D. hardly52. A. shaking B. waving C. shouting D. wishing
59、53. A. shifting B. translating C. erupting D. adjusting54. A. doubled B. impressed C. formed D. overcome55. A. solutions B. answers C. emergencies D. measures第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分 10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。Bionic Eye with Better SightThe worlds first 3D artificial eyeball - capable 56. _ outp
60、erforming the human eye in some ways may help a majority of people who are partially or 57. _ (full) blind in five years, according to experts. Researchers from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have devised an electrochemical eye 58 _ structure and performance mimic those of the ones h
61、umans are born with. The device design has a high degree of structural 59. _ (similar) to a human eye with the potential 66. _(achieve) high imaging resolution when individual nanowires are electrically addressed, researchers of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 61, _ (write) in a pape
62、r 62. _ (publish) in the journal Nature. Aside from 63. _ (help) individuals improve their vision, experts claim the technology may help create biomimetic photosensing devices 64. _ could be used in a wide spectrum of 65. _ (technology) applications.第三节 单词拼写(共 10小题;每小题1分,满分 10分)66. In recent years,
63、complaints against d _ violence have increased obviously.67. Whoever breaks the law should be s_ punished according to the bill.68. As the technology continues to develop at a fast pace, questions a_ about how to use it appropriately.69. More than 15.3 million people have c_ COVID-19 in the U.S. ove
64、r the past nine months.70. The spread of worsening international f_ crisis has seriously affected world economic growth and stability.71. With great d_ (辨别力),he was capable of finding true friends with whom he can share happiness and sorrow together.72. The mountains form a natural _(屏障)between the
65、two countries.73. In the ancient Greek Olympics, only athletic men were allowed to _(参加)in it.74. Inexperienced or poorly trained yoga teachers may untended_(非故意地)cause harm by teaching above their ability levels.75. Your actions _(同.矛盾)your principles which you always put emphasis on before.第四部分 书面
66、表达(满分 35分)76. 第一节应用文(满分 15分)最近一项调查显示,全国大约有四分之三的学生戴眼镜,这一结果令人担优。针对这个问题,你们学校正在开展“保护视力”的宣传活动,作为学生会主席,为了缓解近视问题,学校请你写一份倡议书,内容要点包括:1倡议的原因和目的2倡议的具体内容3.发出倡议要求:词数 80-100How To Protect Our EyesDear fellow students,77.第二节读后续写(满分20分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。The park bench was deserted as I sat down to
67、 read beneath an old willow tree. Not satisfied with life, I was upset. At this time, a young boy approached me. He stood right before me with this head tilting (倾斜)down, saying with great excitement, Look what I found!In his hand was a flower with its petals (花瓣)all worn. What a pitiful sight it wa
68、s! Thats because there was not enough rain or light. Wanting him to take his dead flower away and go off to play, I forced a small smile and then turned away. But instead of leaving, he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his nose and declared with certainty. He said, It surely smells prett
69、y and its beautiful, too. Thats why I picked it and its for you.The flower before me was dying or dead. But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower and replied, Just what I need. But instead of placing the flower in my hand, he held it in midair without reason. It
70、 was then that I noticed for the first time the boy was blind.I heard my voice shake and my eyes were full of tears as I thanked him for picking the very best one. He smiled, and then walked off to play, unaware of the effect he had on my day.I sat there and wondered how he managed to see a self-pit
71、ying woman) beneath an old willow tree. Meanwhile, I felt confused about the reason why he tried to make me happy by showing me the flower? Perhaps from his heart, he enjoyed the world with true sight.注意:1续写词数应为 150左右;2请按如下格式作答。Para. 1 Through the kindness of the blind child, I learned something new
72、.Para.2 Then I stood up and walked to the boy.参考答案:阅读理解:21-23 ACB24-27 BCCB28-31 DDCD32-35 CDCA 七选五:FEBGC完形填空:41-45 BDACB46-50 ACBDA51-55 CBADC 短文填空56, of 57, fully 58,whose 59,similarity 60,to achieve 61, wrote 62, published 63,helping 64,which 65,technological 单词拼写:66,domestic 67, severely 68, arise 69, contracted 70, financial 71, discrimination 72, barrier 73, participate 74, unintentionally75, contradict 作文:略