1、昆明市第一中学2022-2023学年度上学期期中考试高二英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号以及考号填写清楚，并用2B铅笔将考号对应的数字填黑。2每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净，再选涂其他答案标号，在试卷上作答无效。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，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
2、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 can we learn from the conversation?A.The two speakers were climbing stairs.B.The two speakers preferred the stairs.C.The woman suggested walking.2.What is the man going to do?A.Take anotherB.Give the ticket to someone.C.Catch the plane at
3、 6:00.3.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Boss and employee.B.Customer and waitress.C.Customer and salesgirl.4.What will the speakers do over the weekend?A.Go hiking. B.Stay at home. C.Climb mountains.5.Where does this conversation probably take place?A.In a B.In a classroom. C.In a li
4、brary.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，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至7题。6.What will Mark do this morning?A.Go shopping. B.Write an article.C.Take some photographs.7.When will the two speakers have lunch?A.At 10:00 a.m.
5、B.At 1:00 p.m.C.At 11:00 a.m.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.When will the man come to the restaurant?A.At about 9:00.B.At about 9:30.C.At about 10:00.9.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The restaurant s big tables have been reserved.B.Eight students will come for the meal.C.The man has booked three tables
6、 next to the window.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why is the woman so tired?A.She exercises too much.B.She has a lot to do at work.C.She watches TV late at night.11.What does the woman eat for lunch?A.Nothing.B.A pizza.C.A sandwich.12.What does the man advise the woman to do?A.Go to bed late.B.Work more hours
7、.C.Eat at least a good meal every day.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.When did the man have his toothache?A.At 10:00 a.m.B.At 7:00 a.m.C.At 8:00 a.m.14.Why can t the man wait to see the dentist?A.He has already had an appointment.B.He has a terrible toothache.C.He doesnt have any medicine.15.What day is it toda
8、y?A.Saturday.B.Sunday.C.Monday.16.What can we know about the dentist from the conversation?A.He is booked up today.B.Few people like to see him.C.He usually works on weekend nights.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.In colonial times, why was corn bread more common than wheat bread?A.The colonists preferred corn
9、bread.B.Corn was more abundant.C.The colonists didnt know how to make wheat bread.18.How did the colonists learn to make corn bread?A.They were shown how by Indians.B.They knew the technique before they arrived in America.C.They changed their wheat bread recipes.19.Why was com bread called “journey
10、cake”?A. It was easy to prepare over an open fire in the forest.B. It was easy to ship from England.C.People took it with them when they traveled.20.What is the passage mainly about?A.How to grow corn.B.Life in colonial America.C. Original American bread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
11、短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThis is not a problem in Munich even if it is already the afternoon. The last light of the day can always be enjoyed. Here are four hiking tours for late risers and after-work athletes. Lets get out into nature quickly.The Sundown TourWith a bit of luck, after 5 p. m. y
12、ou will have the whole view to yourself. Lake Walchensee lies below, the opposite of which is the Herzog stand mountain, with the red sun setting below it. If you are walking down the mountain in the dark, however, you should always have headlamps with you, otherwise it will become too dangerous.The
13、 Quick TourSometimes the god stuff is so much closer than you think, on the Neureuth mountain, for example. The tour from the railway station in Tegermsee up to the mountain is comparably short and therefore suitable for all walkers who just want to stretch their legs after work has finished.The Rai
14、lway TourThe greatest advantage of the Laber for late-in-the-day leisure walkers lies, however, in the mountain railway: its last trip down the mountain doesnt leave until between 4:30 p.m.and 5 p.m.So you do not need to worry whether you still have enough time for the relaxing return journey.The Cy
15、cling TourWho says that people who like to take exercise later on in the day always have to walk? Even many Munich residents forget that, in addition to the river Isar, there is a river in the city which is just as beautiful. If you want to explore the river and the associated Wurmtal valley, rent a
16、 bike and follow the shore from Pasing over Grafelfing and Gauting as far as Starnberg.21.Which tour best suits a tourist who prefers doing light exercise?A.The Quick Tour.C.The Railway Tour.B.The Sundown Tour.D.The Cycling Tour.22.What is needed to take the Cycling Tour?A.A guide.C.A railway ticket
17、.B.A headlamp.D.A mountain bike.23.What do the four tours have in common?A.Demanding a low budget.C.Covering rivers and valleys.B.Suiting after-work tourists.D.Providing safety experience.BDays after Argentina canceled all international passenger flights to protect the country from the new coronavir
18、us, Peter began his journey home the only way possible: He stepped aboard his small sailboat for what turned out to be an 85-day voyage across the Atlantic.The 47-year-old sailor could have stayed on an island spared by the virus to survive the period of lockdown and social distancing. But the idea
19、of spending what he thought could be “the end of the world”away from his family, especially his father who was going to turn 90,was unbearable.“I didnt want to stay like a coward（胆小鬼） on an island where there were no cases，”Peter said.“I wanted to do everything possible to return home. The most impo
20、rtant thing for me was to be with my family.”He bought his sailboat in 2017, desiring to take a round-the-world tour. “I wasnt afraid, but I did have a lot of uncertainty,” he said.“It was very strange to sail in the middle of a pandemic.” Sailing can be lonely passion, and it was particularly so on
21、 this voyage for Peter.Despite the vastness of the ocean, Peter felt he was in separation, and buried in an intense steam of not knowing what the future held. “I was locked up in my own freedom,” he recalled.When he came back home on June 17,he was shocked by the heros welcome he received. “Entering
22、 my port where my father had his sailboat, where he taught me so many things, where I learned how to sail and where all this originated, gave me the taste of a mission accomplished,” he said.24.Why did Peter decide on his Trans-Atlantic sailing?A.To return home and see his family.B.To explore scenic
23、 places of the world.C.To avoid being considered as a coward.D.To stay away from the new coronavirus.25.Why did Peter buy his sailboat?A.To keep fit.C.To accompany the family.B.To try a new hobby.D.To travel around the world.26.How did Peter feel during the journey?A.Free and lonely.C.Uncertain and
24、separated.B.Frightened but proud.D.Passionate but regretful.27.What can be inferred about Peter from the last paragraph?A.His father was eager to welcome him home.B.He gained a sense of achievement and belonging.C.He completed the task and therefore became a hero.D.His father gave him the inspiratio
25、n to sail single-handed.C“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives，we bloom（生长茂盛）or dont.
26、 Before you start to work in your garden, its necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what you want to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, be
27、cause your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless.Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isnt suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization
28、 of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your lifes soil.You dont have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You harvest what you sow
29、. ” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. Its a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, its likely that youll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you pla
30、nt seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardeners truly hard work begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams t
31、ake root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.28.What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A.Receiving some training in planting.B.Drawing up a good plan for their ga
32、rdens.C.Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D.Doing research on the common local garden plants.29.What is compared to getting education by the author?A.Improving the condition of the soil.C.Taking care of the plants in your garden.B.Growing your most favorable plants.D.Selecting proper go
33、als in gardening work.30.What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A.Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B.Your experience can help you understand plants better.C.Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D.Your knowledge of planting will make you a succes
34、sful gardener.31.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Improvement of Planting SkillsC.How to Achieve Your Dreams and GoalsB.How to Become a Qualified GardenerD.The Mystery of Harvesting Abundant CropsDTexting walkers arent just an annoyance to other walkers, Australian researchers armed with movie
35、special-effects technology have determined scientifically that theyre threats to themselves. Using motion-capture technology similar to that used for films, researchers concluded that texting while walking not only affects balance but also the ability to walk in straight line.“Some people like check
36、ing emails while walking to work in the morning,” said the study co-author Hoorn,“but they may not know it has a serious effect on the safety of themselves.” Other facts have also proved this. A tourist walked off a pier（长堤）near Melbourne last month while texting，bringing a sudden and icy end to a p
37、enguin-watching visit. Another person who was too wrapped up in his phone to notice dangers walked straight into the fountain in front of a shopping mall.The Australian study involved 27 volunteers, a third of whom admitted having knocked into objects while texting. They were asked to walk 8.5 meter
38、s three times-once without phones, once while reading text and once while writing text, when eight cameras recorded their actions.They found the volunteers using the phone walked slower, and, more seriously, they locked their arms and elbows in like robots”, which forced their heads to move more, th
39、rowing themselves off balance.“In a pedestrian environment, inability to maintain a straight path would be likely to increase potential for traffic accidents,”said Mr Hoorn.“The best thing to do is to step aside and stop, or keep off the phone.”Authorities worldwide have taken note. Signs on Hong Ko
40、ngs subway system advise passengers in three languages to keep their eyes off their phones. Police and transport authorities have highlighted the danger in Singapore, where the Straits Times newspaper recently declared cell phone-distracted road crossing as “bad habit No.2” contributing to the risin
41、g number of road deaths. Some US states, including New York and Arkansas, are considering bans on what theyre calling phone jaywalking.32.Which of the following words has the closest meaning to wrapped up in paragraph 2?A.Annoyed.B.Absorbed.C.Confused. D.Absent-minded.33.What can we learn from the A
42、ustralian study?A.Ten volunteers admitted knocking into things while texting.B.The volunteers using phones while walking moved normally.C.The volunteers were divided into three groups during the study.D.Texting walkers are exposed to greater possibility of traffic accidents.34.Whats the official att
43、itude to people texting while walking in most countries?A.Neutral.B.Negative.C.Unclear.D.Supportive.35.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Various walkers will get different social evaluations.B.Communication device greatly improves peoples lives.C.Texting regardless of time and occasion brings hug
44、e risks.D.Texting has become the preferred communication method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佳选项。选项中有两为多余选项。Extreme heat can kill people, even though most of the deaths are preventable. It is reported that in the 24 years between 1979 and 2003 more people died in the United States of
45、 extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes.36The golden rules are to drink plenty of water, dress in cool clothes and stay in the shade if possible.37 Often after many months without rain, a single spark is all that is necessary to create a big fire. Wildfires c
46、an move at great speed and will destroy everything in their path. They can quickly change direction, which makes it very difficult for someone on the ground to escape.38 In 2010 such fires in Russia killed 62 people and destroyed about 23,000 square kilometers. A recent UN report suggests that the g
47、rowing number of wildfires around the world may be contributing to global warming.39 Climate change causes drought（干旱）； drought causes wildfires； and wildfires cause further climate change.40This is probably due to a natural process, but it is reasonable to assume that this process is being speeded
48、up by mankinds release into the atmosphere of large amounts of greenhouse gas.A.How can we survive it?B.Extreme heat can also bring wildfires.C.It is clear that the world is getting warmer.D.Very often you can see such a terrible circle!E.It is also reasonable to realize the mans effect on the world
49、s weather.F.How can people predict extreme heat according to the climate change?G.Great damage can be caused in a short time if quick action is not taken.第三部分：英语知识运用第一节：完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C、D）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。This afternoon I was driving home after visiting
50、 my mom. I took the route that was more like a canyon（峡谷）drive with beautiful sceneries.41I heard a pop. I knew what happened-a big flat tire! I42 to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder space. Whats worse, it43to be around a bend that people couldnt see me, which made the si
51、tuation44.Cars were passing me with no 45 of slowing down. I got46 in the car, feeling very47 After what seemed a few hours, I48a car stopping at a distance behind me. A gentleman49 out and signaled to other drivers. With his help, I 50to walk out of the car very carefully. Then he moved my car a bi
52、t out of the way while I was 51 the police to seek help. After much back and forth, they said 52 they gave me priority（优先权）since I was in a dangerous place，they needed at least 20-30 minutes to send53,The gentleman offered to check my spare tire while I was making the call. 54 ,by the time I was wai
53、ting, the gentleman had changed my 55 !I felt a wave of 56 coming over me. I told him if he hadnt stopped by and helped me, I would have felt57.He just laughed.Even after we58,I saw in my mirror that the car just followed me to59I was OK.I thought how lucky I was to be the60of such kindness in a hot
54、 dry afternoon.Bad things can happen, but life will bend toward goodness.41. A. CarefullyB. SuddenlyC. PatientlyD. Frequently42. A. pulled overB. set upC. broke downD. got away43. A. usedB. seemedC. oughtD. happened44. A. dangerousB. safeC. wonderfulD. typical45. A. wayB . backgroundC. signD. reward
55、46. A. lockedB. trappedC . fastenedD. injured47. A. relaxedB. determinedC . curiousD. anxious48. A. noticedB. feltC. imaginedD. missed49. A. fellB. tookC. steppedD. blocked50. A. daredB. failedC. desiredD. hesitated51. A. interviewingB. contactingC. investigatingD. challenging52. A. as ifB. if onlyC
56、. in caseD. even though53. A. shelterB. medicineC. equipmentD. assistance54. A. SurprisinglyB. SlightlyC. UnbearablyD. Doubtfully55. A. lightsB. handleC. tireD. wheel56. A. confidenceB. gratitudeC. passionD. panic57. A. boringB. uniqueC. worthlessD. desperate58. A. talkedB. laughedC. partedD . quarr
57、eled59. A. ensureB. defendC. evaluateD . support60. A. playerB. receiverC- composerD. reporter第二节：阅读下面材料。在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内的正确形式。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）You may remember back at the start of December,61 China carried out their unmanned Change-5 mission and the spacecraft touched down on the moon to
58、collect samples for research. Now it successfully returned to the Earth. This is the most significant event in Chinas space field, and also one of the most notable space activities globally.Change-5,62(launch) by a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket early on Nov 24,is the nations largest and63(c
59、omplex) lunar probe. It returned with 1,731 grams of lunar rock and soil to the Earth, marking a64(history) accomplishment 44 years after the last lunar substances were taken back The 23-day mission was Chinas first space journey65（claim）extraterrestrial（地球大气圈外的）samples，making 66 the third country t
60、o accomplish the task， the first being the USA in the 1960s and the second Soviet Union in the 1970s.The spacecraft entered the Earths atmosphere at67 altitude of around 120km. As soon as it was 10km above land, it released its parachute and landed68(smooth)in Chinas Inner Mongolia. Now the spacecra
61、ft has been lifted to Beijing where the samples69(examine) by scientists very soon.The missions results will contribute70 mankinds deeper understanding of the moons origins and the evolution of the solar system.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修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误
62、，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出的加的词。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限一词：2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。It was a very busy afternoon. I went shopping in a store crowded many people. I select a few things as quickly as possible but then went to the checkout. There
63、 I found many people wait for their orders to be checked out. That made me worried was that I would be late to pick up my two child. Just then, an old man, which stood in front of me, said,“You dont have so many things. Why not just going in front of me?”“Thanks, but you dont have many neither,”I said. He just smiled and stepped away to make the room for me. I was so thankful.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）你校英语俱乐部将举办主题为“The Power of Teamwork”的英语演讲比赛，请你以此为主题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1对主题的理解；2如何实践。注意：1词数100左右；2演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good morning, everyone,The topic of my speech is “The Power of Teamwork. .Thank you!
