1、学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 1 页 共 12 页）高二年级第一学期 12 月质量检测考试 英 语 试 题 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,共 12 页,满分 150 分,考试限120 分钟 注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。选择题部分 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
2、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。1.Where did the man meet Shelley?A.At summer camp.B.In a writing class.C.In college.2.What is the most expensive thing that the woman orders?A.Her drink.
3、B.Her bread.C.Her vegetable.3.Why isnt the Internet working?A.The power went out.B.The woman disconnected it.C.The man didnt pay the bill.4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 2 页 共 12 页）A.Mother and son.B.Brother and sister.C.Husband and wife.5.What does t
4、he woman tell the man?A.Shoes are 15%off.B.He should come back next month.C.Winter jackets are the only items on sale.听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a clothing store.B.At a work event.C.At the cleaners.7.When will the woman return?A.Tomorrow morning.B.This afternoon
5、.C.Tonight.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.According to the article,whats wrong with smoothies?A.They contain too many calories.B.The man doesnt make his properly.C.They take too long to drink.9.What did the man put in his smoothie?A.Vegetables.B.Sugar.C.Milk.10.What does the man imply in the end?A.Hell rea
6、d the article.B.Hell stop drinking smoothies.C.Hes still going to make smoothies.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.What is the man doing?A.Giving suggestions.B.Offering information.C.Asking for help.12.What does the woman think of her father?A.Stubborn.B.Understanding.C.Warm-hearted.13.What will the woman p
7、robably do next?A.Quit the play.B.Talk with her father.C.Take her father to the show.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.What do we know about the area?A.Lightning strikes mostly in December.B.The people there worry about getting hit.C.The area is near the Andes Mountains.15.What did NASA call the area?A.The
8、Never-Ending Storm of Catatumbo.学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 3 页 共 12 页）B.The Lightning Capital of the World.C.The Light of Venezuela.16.How many people are struck by lightning near the Catatumbo River?A.One in three per year.B.One in 12,000 per year.C.80%of people who live there.17.What does the man say
9、 in the end?A.Hes scared of storms.B.Hell never visit Venezuela.C.Hed be careful if he lived in the area.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.What does the speaker suggest people do at the beginning of the week?A.Stay indoors.B.Put their summer clothes away.C.Get out to enjoy the beautiful weather.19.When sho
10、uld the storm be over?A.By Tuesday evening.B.By Friday morning.C.By next Monday.20.What usually happens in late September and early October?A.There are a lot of storms.B.The weather gets hot again.C.It is always quite cold.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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项
11、中选出最佳选项。AUrbana Park District Counselor in TrainingExperience camp from the leaders point of view and bring your own energy and talents to the Urbana Park Districts summer camp.Participate in and lead daily campactivities while helping counselors(辅导员)and children in Nature Day Camp.You will voluntee
12、r 15-20 hours per week(3-4 days),attend weekly CIT meetings and participate in ongoing training throughout summer.Join the excellent group of teens who gain experience and leadership skills that prepare them for future jobs.As a CIT,you make camp even more fun.Interested?Make a CIT application,avail
13、able at any Park District office or online.Candidates(申请者)are selected through an application and interview process.Space is limited.Fees include camp T-shirt,all training,supervision(管理)and field trips,Payment is due on acceptance into the program.More importantly,pre-camp training is a must.学科网（北京
14、）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 4 页 共 12 页）Dates:Application Deadline:Apil 7,2023Camp Dates:Monday-Friday，8:30 am-3:00 pm;June 5-August 4Fees:$350Parent Comment:Both my children have been CITs and have loved the chance to be leaders.It has helped them be more confident about their abilities.Ages Served:Ages 13-15
15、(Completion of 7th grade required)Location:Anita Purves Nature Center,1505 N.Broadway BrbanaFor more information,call the Anita Purves Nature Center at 217-384-406221.Who is the text intended for?A.Trainers.B.Teenagers.C Job hunters.D.Sports lovers.22.What can we learn about the camp from the text?A
16、.It asks for the company of parents.B.It offers children a chance to act as a leaderC.It accepts candidates who have related experience.D.It teaches participants how to find a proper job in the future23.What is required if you want to take part in the camp?A.Singing up before June 5,2023.B.Providing
17、 your information online.C Preparing your T-shirts in advance D.Participating in pre-camp trainingBIn movies and books,people often describe a decisive moment when they figure out who they are.However,I never thought it actually happened in real life.I never expected to have a“moment”of my own.When
18、it arrived,mine was much more powerful than I could have ever imagined.During the spring of my junior year,my class watched a documentary called“The Invisible Children.”It was about three college students who take a trip to Africa and document their experience.At first the film was slightly humorous
19、.However,once the 学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 5 页 共 12 页）group arrived in northern Uganda,the mood changed.They learned what the consequences of a 23-year war had been for thousands of children.Some had lost family and friends.others were caught by the opposing force and became child soldiersBefore long
20、:I was sobbing(哭泣).I couldnt believe these things were happening,yet at the same time I knew they were.I just hadnt been paying attention,for in the past 17 years,I was blessedly protected.When the movie ended,I couldnt get it out of my head.For the next week,I was not myself.Every bite of food I to
21、ok I thought of Grace,the 15-year old who had little to eat.When I went to bed,I pictured Sunday,the 14-year old boy sleeping on a straw mat on the ground in a camp.My whole world shifted.Since that day,I havent been able to picture my future in a way that doesnt involve going to Africa and doing wh
22、at I can to help.Ultimately,this is why I decided to major in engineering.With an engineering degree,my potential for change will be limitless.I will build wells and schools,and design irrigation systems.Engineering is tough,but I know-in what Yeats called“my deep hearts call”-that this is what Im s
23、upposed to do with my life.24.What did the author think of a decisive moment at first?A.It was impossible B.It was unforgettable C.It was common.D.It was powerful 25.How does the movie influence the author?A.It amused him.B.It changed his perspectives of life.C.It made him unsure of himself.D.It mad
24、e him lose the desire to eat or sleep.26.Why does the author choose to study engineering?A.To achieve his goal B.To be well acknowledged C.To challenge himself D.To realize his childhood dream.27.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Celebrity B.Health.C.Education D.Science.CMost of
25、 us will never get the chance to look down on Earth from above.But simulating(模拟)this effect on Earth might do the trick.Seeing expansive videos of Earth has been found to boost peoples curiosity and creativity.That might be why you feel as if you are stepping outside yourself,and your internal mono
26、logue(独白)goes quiet.Psychologists Dacher Keltner and Jonathan Haidt define awe as the feeling we get 学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 6 页 共 12 页）when were faced with something vast that is beyond our cognition(认知)and that we struggle to understand.Its an emotion that combines amazement with an edge of fear,a
27、nd it can weaken our very sense of self.Throughout history,powerful leaders have made use of awe to apply control,using grand buildings,monuments and stories to make their people feel humble(谦卑的).One study found that people drew themselves smaller after an awesome experience,but it didnt affect thei
28、r self-respect.Another study found that people who watched an awe-inspiring video estimated their bodies to be physically smaller than those who watched a funny or neutral video.Using MRI scans,scientists have discovered changes inside the brain that might be responsible.When people feel awe,the bra
29、in lowers activity in the areas thought to make up our sense of self.Changing your sense of self might sound scary.but it can make you a better person.Research has shown that feeling awe can make people behave more morally and generously.Awe can have personal benefits as well.Its been shown to make
30、us feel happier and less stressed,even weeks after an awesome experience.Surveys suggest people feel low-level awe on average a couple of times a week.Getting more awe can simply be a process of thinking about what inspires awe for you and building it into your routine.28.Which of the following exam
31、ple can show the feeling of awe?A.Watching an amusing video.B.Enjoying a pleasant piece of music.C.Observing a delicate flower in the wild.D.Standing in front of the pyramids of Egypt.29.What is the effect of an awesome experience?A.It holds up our innovation.B.It makes us feel insignificant.C.It st
32、rengthens our sense of self.D.It urges you to pursue high social position.30.How does the brain react to the feeling of awe?A.Its awareness improves.B.Part of it runs more slowly.C.The tissue of it is transformed.D.The understanding of it sharpens.31.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Low-l
33、evel awe is the best choice.B.Feeling awe is beneficial to people.学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 7 页 共 12 页）C.Changing self-concept is unacceptable.D.The process is more important than the outcome.DMcDonalds food holds plenty of secrets,and McNuggets are no exception.The boxed,bite-size bites of chicken ar
34、e one of the fast food producers most popular menu items.But theres something even the most devoted nugget(鸡块)consumers may not know:every nugget that comes out of Mickey Ds is guaranteed to be one of four distinct shapes.Dont worry though.its not some strange chicken plot.Its the result of a carefu
35、lly planned process that occurs in McDonalds factories.A Business Insider video,using continuous shooting mode from McDonalds factory in Canada,offers an inside look into nugget production.Before it goes to the fryer,the ground chicken breast meat that will become McNuggets goes through a“rolling co
36、okie cutter”machine.The cutter ensures that the nuggets-to-be are all the same width and one of four shapes.The shapes are the“boot,”the“bell,”the“ball,”and the“bone”(or“bow tie”).But just how different are the four shapes?How do you tell your boots from your bow ties?Well,the ball is round,as you m
37、ight expect.The bone/bow tie looks less like either of those things than like a somewhat bent rectangle(矩形).The bell is diamond-shaped and the boot really does look somewhat like a wide boot with a thin toe.(Or like a hook,if you turn it over)Though the shapes are somewhat less distinct after the ba
38、tter(稠面糊 is added,see if you can still identify them the next time you get your McNugget fix.But why have special shapes at all?A curious consumer posed the question.A company representative replied that the shapes and their similar sizes ensure that they all take the same time to cook,which is nece
39、ssary to ensure food safety.Plus,the shapesare fun for kids,and easy to dip for everyone!And why is four the lucky number?Well,the Q&A page claims that“three wouldve been too few.Five wouldve been,like,silly or unreasonable.”Honestly,though,we doubt McDonalds consumers would have really cared either
40、 way.32.How are the McDonalds Chicken Nuggets shapes formed?A.They are processed by a cutting machine.B.The four shapes are made by machine freely.C.Some batter is added to the chicken breast meat.学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 8 页 共 12 页）D.They are the natural forms of the chicken breast meat.33.What do w
41、e know about the shapes of McDonalds Chicken Nuggets?A.The ball and the bell are of the same size.B.The bone shape is most attractive to small kids.C.The regular shapes make processing easier and safer.D.The different shapes can arouse peoples imagination.34.What is the authors attitude to the numbe
42、r four of McDonalds Chicken Nuggets?A.Positive.B.Disapproving.C.Doubtful.D.Uncaring.35.What is the text mainly about?A.The history of McDonalds Chicken Nuggets.B.A warning against eating McDonalds Chicken Nuggets.C.The introduction of McDonalds Chicken Nuggets four shapes.D.An explanation of the pro
43、cessing of McDonalds Chicken Nuggets.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。Every new exercise routine comes a new risk of injury,whether its injuring a muscle from lifting or developing knee pain from running.Some people are unwilling to exercise for fear of injury
44、.36.There are estimated 8.6million sports-related injuries each year in America.However,with the right methods,you can develop a well-rounded exercise routine,one that enlarges the benefits while reducing the risk of injury.37.One very common issue in runners is knee pain,which is often called“runne
45、rs knee.”To prevent it,for some people,its useful to warm up before running.Another common overuse injury among runners is stress fractures(骨折).This often happens when a runner tries to add too many miles too quickly,without taking enough rest days.Both of these injuries tend to happen because runne
46、rs did something out of the ordinary compared to what they were trained to do.Take rest days,build up your mileage(里程)gradually and combine regular strength training.38As with other injuries,the risk increases toward the end of a workout.Its very essential to listen to your body.39When it comes to m
47、aking progress in a workout routine,continuous exercise with a gradual progression is strongly recommended.学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 9 页 共 12 页）Exercise can put someone at risk of injury.40 There should be a balance between pushing yourself to get better and pushing yourself toward an injury.So encour
48、age yourself to do something that you are confident in doing.A.These fears are based on facts.B.Turn to a mixture of sports doctors.C.This type of exercise can increase the risk of injury.D.Therefore,the risk of hurting yourself will decrease.E.But not exercising puts someone at risk of poor health.
49、F.Adjust in time,especially when tiredness starts to affect your form.G.Runners may come across two main sorts of injuries related to overuse.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。Something was happening in a classroom.A woman professor was giving
50、 a lesson to her students on 41management.As she raised a glass of water,everyone in the class 42 that they would be asked the typical half-empty or half-full question.43，with a smile on her face,she asked the students,How much do you think this glass of water weighs?44called out ranged from eight t
51、o twenty ounces(盎司).She 45the students down and then replied,The absolute weight doesnt 46.But it counts how long you hold it.If I hold it for a minute,it is fairly 47.If I hold it for an hour,I will have an ache in my arm.If I hold it for a day,maybe I cant bear the ache.In each case,the 48of the g
52、lass of water doesnt change,but the longer I hold it,the heavier it becomes.Why?Lost in 49 ,all the students kept silent and listened to the professor 50 .Our pressure and 51 in life are like that glass of water.If we 52our burdens all the time,sooner or later,we will feel exhausted even unable to 5
53、3 ,she added.All you have to do is 54 all your burdens as quickly as possible.Dont carry them through the evening into the night;by doing this,we can get 55 the next morning and most importantly be ready to move forward.41.A.class B.emotion C.time stress D.stress学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 10 页 共 12 页）4
54、2.A.indicated B.expected C.agreed D.argued 43.A.Instead B.Meanwhile C.Anyhow D.Therefore 44.A.Doubts B.Answers C.Suggestions D.Requirements 45.A.quieted B.turned C.pulled D.let 46.A.existB.change C.matter D.increase 47.A.uncomfortable B.firm C.light D.sharp 48.A.weight B.position C.shape D.size 49.A
55、.fantasy B.imagination C.thought D.admiration 50.A.gratefully B.privately C.carefullyD.proudly 51.A.regrets B.joysC.surprises D.worries 52.A.carry B.show C.share D.cover53.A.break B.work out C.pick up D.go on 54.A.catch up with B.let go of C.look down on D.put up with 55.A.depressed B.bored C.refres
56、hed D.amazed非选择题部分 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。Chinese kung fu is a 56_(tradition)Chinese sport.It is probably one of the earliest sports that use both 57_(strong)and brain.The theory of kung fu is based 58_ the classical Chinese philosophy(哲学体系).Over its long his
57、tory it has developed as a unique combination of exercise,practical self-defense,self-discipline,and art.It can go back to ancient times 59_people used sticks to fight against wild animals and they gradually gained experience in self-defense.Chinese kung fu is a large system of theory and practice,6
58、0_(use)techniques of self-defense and health-keeping.In sports like track and field and boxing,a sportsman 61_(usual)has to retire in his 30s.That is because injuries 62_(suffer)during years of active sport participation at 63_ young age affect their ability to continue exercising in later life.In C
59、hinese kung fu,however,there 64_(be)differences between external(外家拳)and internal(内家拳).65_is said that in external，you exercise your muscles,bones and skin while in internal,you train your spirit,qi and mind.学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 11 页 共 12 页）第四部分写作(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分)66上周日你班举办了以“亲近大自然”为
60、主题的“秋游红叶谷”活动。请你为 校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:1.参加人员;2.活动过程;3.个人感受 注意:1.词数 80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯 An Autumn Outing to the Red Leaf Valley_第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分)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。Ali and his younger sister,Zahra,lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood.Their mother was very sick and their f
61、ather was struggling to find a job,and they had only a little money with which to buy food.As they had not paid the rent for several months,the landlord was breathing down their necks.One day,Ali took Zahras shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed,but he lost them on the way home.It wasnt until he got
62、 home that he realized he had lost the shoes.He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed,so he begged his sister to keep it secret.Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Alis running shoes.Zahras school hours were in the morning,so she would wear them first.After school,she wou
63、ld rush back and give them to Ali.He could then run to his school,which began in the afternoon.Although he ran as fast as he could,Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was
64、a new pair of shoes,he decided to take part.He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.The day of race arrived.Ali had a strong start,but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache.Getting more and more exhausted he thought only o
65、f Zahra and his promise to her.Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength,and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners,determined to finish third.学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二年级英语试题（第 12 页 共 12 页）Suddenly,as the finish line drew near,another runner collided(碰撞)with Ali from behi
66、nd and he crashed to the ground.注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答Paragraph 1:Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing._Paragraph 2:Filled with delight,Ali walked home quickly._高二年级第一学期 12 月质量检测考试英语答案1.BAACB 6.CBACC 11.AABCB 16.ACCBB 21.BBDAB26.ACDBB 31.BACDC 36.AGDFE 41.DBABA 46.CCACC51.DADB
67、C56.traditional 57.strength 58.on 59.when 60.using61.usually 62.suffered 63.an 64.are 65.It66.One possible version:Last Sunday,we participated in a one-day trip to the Red Leaf Valley organized by our class,which intended us to get close to nature.At 6 am,we started on foot and it took an hour befor
68、e we reached our destination.During the walk,we not only breathed fresh air but appreciated fantastic surrounding views.In the valley,so attractive were the red leaves that all our stress was relieved.We had some beautiful pictures taken and enjoyed a wonderful picnic.This activity rewarded us with
69、an unforgettable memory.67.One possible version:Paragraph 1:Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.Refusing to give up at this point,he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could.He dashed across the finish line and won the fourth prize.Thinking he would let her sister down,Ali could
70、nt help sobbing.Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for breaking the rule.Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony,Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won t
71、he shoes for his sister.Paragraph 2:Filled with delight,Ali walked home quickly.He could not wait to see his sister and share the thrilling news.On his arrival,Ali found Zahra was waiting outside,She was really nervous whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting.“Zahra,see what l have got for you.he took the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands,The instant Zahra saw the shoes,her face lit up.So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali,“Thank you,Ali.Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and sister hugged tightly together.
