1、叙州区二中2022-2023学年高二上期中考试英语试题第一部分 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。1What does the man usually take with him on vacation?AA suitcase.BA backpack.CA sports bag.2What prog
2、rams does the woman prefer?ATalk shows.BSports programs.CCooking programs.3What are the speakers mainly talking about?ATraditional education methods.BPrinciples of Confucius.CSome great thinkers.4What is the man doing?AGiving advice.BMaking an apology.CAsking for directions.5How does the woman feel
3、about English writing?AIts uninteresting.BIts useful.CIts difficult.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。6Who might Betsy be?AThe speakersfriend.BThe speakerschild.CThe speakersgrandmother.
4、7When will the speakers arrive at the party?AAt 6:30 p. m.BAt 6:40 p. m.CAt 7:00 p. m.听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。8What industry is the boy interested in?AFood.BSkateboarding.CClothes.9What does the woman ask the boy to do first?AMake his own T-shirts.BWrite a business plan.CTalk with his father.听第8段长对话，回答第10至1
5、2题。10Where does the conversation take place?AAt a restaurant.BAt a bus stop.CAt the train station.11When will the mans sister arrive?AAt 4:10.BAt 4:20.CAt 4:30.12How may the man go to meet his sister?ABy bike.BBy bus.CBy train.听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。13What did Phoebe decide to do after seeing the cat in
6、the picture?AAdopt it.BContact its owner.CTake it to the vets.14Why did the former owner give up the cat?AHe had no time to look after it.BThe cat may carry diseases.CThe treatment was expensive.15When does the conversation take place?AIn the morning.BIn the afternoon.CIn the evening.16Where are the
7、 speakers?AAt home.BAt a pet shop.CAt an office.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17How many kinds of tea will Ms. Wei talk about?A3.B4.C5.18In which part can the audience make tea?AThe first part.BThe second part.CThe last part.19What will Ms. Wei do in the last half-hour?AShare her journey.BTalk about tea history
8、.CAnswer some questions.20When will the famous chef deliver a lecture?AIn April.BIn May.CIn June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。ANot every kid can be a professional athlete, but they can learn the great life lessons from the following storybooks about sport
9、s.Soccer StarAge:4-8Young Paulo Marcelo Feliciano dreams of becoming a super soccer player, but his little sister, to whom he teaches soccer moves every day, shines after a key players injury. Soccer Star teaches acceptance and celebrates Brazils diverse culture and the hope of the poor for a better
10、 future.Tillie the Terrible SwedeAge:5-8Tillie Anderson tore up her fancy ladys dress and sewed herself a cycling outfit that had both good form and function. The tight-fitting get up allowed her to become a world champion racer when most women were admired for their graceful dancing, and proved lon
11、g before Lance Armstrong that you didnt need to be male to rule the cycling world.Jim Thorpes Bright PathAge:6-9Jim Thorpe was a native American who overcame discrimination to become one of Americas best athletes winning gold medals at the 1912 Olympics. He was also all-American and professional foo
12、tball player, and played professional baseball and basketball. So, he deserves to be your kids first sport hero.Americas Champion Swimmer: Gertrude EderleAge:4-7Not only did Trudy Ederle win 3 Olympic medals at age 17, she was also the first woman to swim across the 20-mile English Channel. And she
13、did it in world-record time, challenging 1920s conventions that expected women to stay at home. The next time your kid says that some classmates of theirs shouldnt be allowed on their team, tell them to talk to Trudy.21Which book is related to Brazilian culture?ASoccer Star.BTillie the Terrible Swed
14、e.CJim Thorpes Bright Path.DAmericas Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle.22What does Tillie the Terrible Swede mainly talk about?AThe sister of a super player.BThe life of an American dancer.CThe swimmers challenging experiences，DThe story of a woman cyclists struggle.23What do the books have in commo
15、n?AThey are aimed to help the poor.BThey are about Olympic champions.CThey are about world-record players.DThey are intended for children under ten.BDo you like fishing? Have you ever put a fish back into the water after catching it? What made you decide to do this？One day, two fishermen were fishin
16、g in a pond (池塘). Both of them were looking forward to getting a big catch. The first fisherman caught a big and beautiful fish within a few minutes. He was very happy. He put the fish in his icebox. He would cook it in the afternoon. Soon, the second fisherman also caught a large fish. Surprisingly
17、, he threw it back into the pond. Later，he caught many more big fish，only to throw them back into the water again and again.The first fisherman was surprised and asked, “Why are you throwing the fish back into the water? They were beautiful and big!” The second fisherman answered, “I know they were
18、big, but I dont have a big enough pan (平底锅) to cook big fish! So Im looking for a smaller fish that fits my cooking pan.” The first fisherman was surprised by the answer. He told the second fisherman that he could just cut the big fish into smaller pieces to fit them into the small pan.Many of us ar
19、e just like the second fisherman. We dont think carefully and this sometimes causes us to lose a chance.24Why did the second fisherman put the big fish back into the pond?ABecause he didnt have a big enough pan.BBecause he didnt have a big icebox.CBecause he wanted to set the fish free.DBecause the
20、fish was not suitable to eat.25What was the first fishermans advice?AHe advised the second fisherman to give up fishing.BHe told the second fisherman to catch smaller fish.CHe suggested the second fisherman should buy a larger pan.DHe advised the second fisherman to cut the fish to fit the pan.26Whi
21、ch is TRUE according to the text?AThe first fisherman didnt put the big fish in his icebox.BThe second fisherman put smaller fish back into the pond.CThe first fisherman caught a big and beautiful fish quickly.DThe second fisherman would cook fish in the afternoon.27What can we learn from the story?
22、AIts never too old to learn.BThink twice before action.CAction speaks louder than words.DFailure is the mother of successCCold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (住所) as they are. Some owners w
23、ill leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If y
24、ou have to take them out, stay outside with them. When youre cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.If left alone outside, dogs and cats
25、 can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pets water. Sometimes owners dont realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet
26、 cant get anything to drink. Animals that dont have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.28What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1? AThey are often forgotten by their owners.BThey are used to living outdoors.CThey build their own
27、 shelters.DThey like to stay in warm places.29Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?ATo know when to bring them inside.BTo keep them from eating bad food.CTo help them find shelters.DTo keep them company.30If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold we
28、ather, they may.Abe short of clean waterBdig deep holes for funCdirty the snow nearbyDget lost in the wild31What is the purpose of this text?ATo solve a problem.BTo give practical advice.CTo tell an interesting story.DTo present a research result.DTheres no denying that learning a foreign language i
29、s difficult, and when it comes to speaking the language, it can be extremely tough. I remember walking into my first-ever Spanish class at university only to discover that half of my classmates were already fluent in multiple languages.Its safe to say I felt out of my depth!At first the thought of s
30、peaking Spanish terrified me; not only were my vocabulary and grammar very limited, but I had never spoken another language before. However, I was determined to overcome my fear, and by adopting a few simple methods I have been able to build my confidence and make progress. In fact, it was not as te
31、rrible as I thought. Here, I think I will share a few tips with you.Firstly, it is OK to make mistakes for language learners and that you should accept them. This sounds obvious, but when it comes to language learning we often aim for perfection and feel as though we are not ready to speak until we
32、have enough words or grammatical knowledge. The truth is you will never feel ready, and instead it is important to use the knowledge to communicate what you can.This leads on to my next tip: dont compare yourself to others. This can be a hard one, especially if you are in a large language class. It
33、is important to remember that we all learn at different speeds and through different styles of learning. Something that really helped me progress was finding a patient language exchange partner. Finding someone whose level of English was similar to my level of Spanish to practice with made me feel m
34、uch more confident.Lastly, celebrate the small success and remember how far you have come! Instead of focusing on how far you have to go, focus on the progress you have already made and be proud of your achievements!32What does the underlined part suggest in the passage? AThe author took great pride
35、 in his classmates.BThe author wanted to leave university immediately.CThe author failed to join in his classmates conversation.DThe author was unable to speak many languages.33What is the common barrier for language learners? AThey fail to have a good command of grammar.BThey have a lack of courage
36、 to speak the languageCThey cant use the language in right situations.DThey cant help comparing themselves to others.34Whats the best way to learn Spanish in the authors opinion?AFind a partner whose Spanish is excellent.BSet long-term goals to improve enthusiasm.CLearn from an example and pick out
37、weak points.DChoose a language exchange partner at the same level.35What does the author want to tell in the passage? AMastering Spanish is a chance in a million.BLearning new languages is not so hard.CConfidence is the key to speaking a language.DDont ignore what you have achieved in learning.第二节（共
38、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。Seeing people in your family fight can be really tough. Whether youre involved or not, you might be feeling sad, angry, or even ashamed when your loved ones yell and scream at each other. _36_ Call a family meeting_37_ See if theres a good tim
39、e and day that works for everyone in your family to get together. Then, you can all meet up and talk about the issues. If youre younger, try asking your parents to call a family meeting and invite all the family members.Listen to everyoneGive everyone in the family a chance to speak. _38_ When its y
40、our turn to talk, you can bring up the stuff thats bothering you. Letting everyone talk can be tough. However, if you let everyone else talk, theyll hear what you have to say, too._39_Name what youre feeling and how youd like to fix it. Express whats going on with you so your family knows how to mov
41、e forward. If anyone tries to interrupt, calmly remind them that you let them talk, so they need to do the same for you.Talk with a mental health professionalSometimes, you and your family cant come up with a resolution. In that case, consider talking to mental health professionals. _40_ You can als
42、o talk to a therapist (治疗师) one on one to come up with ways to work through family issues.ACommunicate your need.BExpress your anger and sadness.CIt will be much easier to talk to everyone at the same time.DThat way, everyone feels like they get a say in whats going on.EFortunately, there are a few
43、techniques to end family fights in a healthy way.FThey can help you work through your issues to reach a solution that works for everyone.GHowever, there are a few steps you can take to make your time with your family more enjoyable.第三部分 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
44、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The first day of school, our professor challenged us to get to know someone we hadnt already known. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand _41_ my shoulder. I turned around to find a _42_ little elderly lady with a smile that _43_ her entire existence. She said, “My name
45、is Rose. Im eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a _44_ ?” I laughed and _45_ responded. “Of course you may! ” And she gave me a giant hug. I was wondering what might have_46_ her to be taking on this challenge at her age. “I always dreamed of having a college education and now Im here to get one!
46、” she told me. We became _47_ friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always _48_ to listening to this “time machine” as she shared her_49_ and wisdom with me.Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus symbol and she _50_ made friends
47、 wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she was delighted to become the _51_ of attention. She was living her life to the _52_ .At the end of the term, she was invited to _53_ a speech in which Id never forget what she taught us. She cleared her _54_ and began. “We can not stop learning becaus
48、e we are _55_ ; we grow old because we stop learning. There is a huge _56_ between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesnt take any _57_ or ability. But growing up needs to always find opportunities in constant changes without _58_ . People who fear growing old are those wi
49、th regrets.” she said. In the end. she _59_ her speech by courageously singing The Rose. At the years end. Rose finished the college degree she had wished all those years. One week after _60_ , Rose passed away peacefully in her sleep.41AtouchedBpressedCcaughtDapproached42AmessyBwrinkledCforgetfulDc
50、lumsy43Atook awayBshowed offCbroke upDlit up44AchanceBgiftChugDsurprise45AslightlyBwarmlyCsuddenlyDofficially46AforcedBmotivatedCrequiredDadvised47AcloseBequalCgenerousDstrange48AscaredBforcedCblessedDattracted49AexperienceBpainsCpossessionsDburden50AslowlyBsimplyCeasilyDtotally51ApraiseBimpressionC
51、focusDharmony52AhealthiestBfullestCnoisiestDlongest53AprepareBdeliverCdraftDdiscuss54ArecordBinformationChandDthroat55AoldBcuriousCordinaryDresponsible56AoutcomeBoutlineCstructureDdifference57AmoneyBchanceCtalentDtime58AexcusesBtargetsCregretsDvalues59AconcludedBspreadCchangedDinterrupted60AarrivalB
52、workCclassDgraduation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。The Chinese population census (普查) takes place every 10 years, _61_ gathers data including name, ID number, etc.Tracking down more than 1 billion Chinese citizens _62_(be) by no means easy. This year, about 7 million staff
53、will be needed to visit homes for registration work. New methods will also be used during this census, including online information registration and application of electronic devices. _63_ (compare) with previous surveys, new methods will be convenient for people who are not living where they are _6
54、4_(official) registered, as well as those who do not want to _65_(disturb) by census staff.The data are expected to give a full picture of the population, including _66_(it) size, structure and distribution and recent changes. It provides support for making national development policies (政策). The ce
55、nsus has a large impact _67_ our lives. For instance, researchers can use the results _68_(investigate) population trends in different cities. The census will help to find out _69_ number of foreigners living in China. It can also tell how many Chinese people have moved to other _70_(country).第四部分 写
56、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。Although he is one of Chinas most famous scientist across the world, b
57、ut Yuan Longping considers himself as a farmer, for he works the land to do his research. Indeed, his sunburnt face and arms and his slim but strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for which he has struggled for the past five decades. She grows which is called super hybrid r
58、ice. In 1973, he become the first agriculturally pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output. This special strain of rice makes possible to produce 20% more of the crop in the same fields. Now more than 60% of the rice producing in China each year are from this hybrid strain.第二节 书面表达（满分
59、25分）假设你是李华，你国际学校的朋友Paul邀请你下个星期天去他们学校参加文化交流活动并介绍中国传统绘画（traditional Chinese painting），但是你的爷爷生病住院，不得不谢绝他的邀请。请根据下面的要点给Paul用英语写一封回信。要点：1.谢绝Paul的邀请；2.说明你的理由；3.推荐你的同学Anna参加。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.信的开头已为你写好（不计入你所写词数）。Dear Paul,Thank you very much for your invitation._YoursLi Hua叙州区二中2022-2023学年高二上
60、期中考试英语试题参考答案：一听力1B 2C 3B 4C 5B 6A7B 8B9C 10B11C12B13A14C15B16C 17B18B19C20B二阅读21A22D23D 24A25D26C27B 28D29A30A31B32D33B34D35B 36E37C38D39A40F三完型41A42B43D44C45B46B47A48D49A50C51C52B53B54D55A56D57C58C59A60D四语法填空61which62is63Compared64officially65be disturbed66its67on/upon68to investigate69the70countri
61、es五改错1. scientist改为 scientists 2.删除but 3. for which改为 for whom 4.She改为He5. which改为what 6. become改为 became 7. agriculturally改为 agricultural8. makes后面加it 9. producing改为 produced 10.are改为is六书面表达Dear Paul,Thank you very much for your invitation.Id love to accept it and take this opportunity to introduce
62、 traditional Chinese painting to foreign friends, but Im sorry to inform you that I cant. My grandpa is seriously ill in hospital and I have to look after him. As for the introduction speech, I strongly recommend my friend Anna, who is the most suitable choice, to take my place next Sunday. She bega
63、n to learn painting at an early age and has a broad knowledge of traditional Chinese painting, which, combined with her active personality and perfect spoken English, will help make your activity a success.Sorry again for any inconvenience caused by my absence and all the best wishes to you.Yours,Li Hua
