湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2022-2023学年高二英语上学期入学考试试卷（Word版附答案）

2022-2023-1雅礼中学高二上入学考试

英    语

时量：120分钟                满分：150分

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）略

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四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Cheap Travel Destinations for Winter Trips

Charleston, South Carolina (Hotel Cost: $72.33, Round-Trip Flight: $303)

The charming city of Charleston is ripe for exploring even during the cooler winter months. Catch a show at the Charleston Stage Company or watch a performance from the Charleston Ballet. If it’s your first time visiting, take a carriage tour of the city to explore 25 to 30 blocks of the downtown area.

Anchorage, Alaska (Hotel Cost: $43.67, Round-Trip Flight: $577.50)

Walk on a glacier, see wildlife and explore attractive national parks for cheapness in Anchorage. The Chugach Mountains are easily accessible, just 20 minutes from the downtown area.

Washington, D.C. (Hotel Cost: $150, Round-Trip Flight: $206.50)

Take a trip to the Lincoln Memorial, express respect and admiration to the soldiers that served in World War Ⅱ at the National World War Ⅱ Memorial and discover other sites that honor American history — free of charge. Galleries, museums and historic neighborhoods are ripe for exploring even during the winter months.

Savannah, Georgia (Hotel Cost: $49, Round-Trip Flight: $317.50)

Taking a self-guided tour of this southern city is one of the best ways to see famous landmarks and sites free of charge. Visit the 22 public squares and see the General Casimir Pulaski Monument. And don’t forget to get your picture taken at the same bus stop bench used in the movie Forrest Gump, in Chippewa Square.

21. Which place will you choose to go if you are interested in modern American history?

 A. Savannah, Georgia.   B. Charleston, South Carolina.

 C. Anchorage, Alaska.   D. Washington, D.C.

22. What can we learn about traveling in Savannah?

 A. Travelers can often see wildlife in the parks.

 B. Travelers can watch a performance of ballet.

 C. Travelers have to take a self-guided tour to travel.

 D. Travelers often take pictures at a bus stop bench.

23. The passage is NOT probably taken from a _____________.

 A. newspaper  B. novel  C. web page  D. magazine

B

Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.

During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.

He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.

Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can(垃圾桶) that had been left out on the footpath.

My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.

That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.

24. What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?

 A. Go shopping.  B. Find a house.  C. Join his family.  D. Take a vacation.

25. The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from _____________.

 A. a friend of his family   B. a Sydney policeman

 C. a letter in his papers   D. a stranger in Sydney

26. What does the underlined word “restored” in the last paragraph mean?

 A. Showed.  B. Sent out.  C. Delivered.  D. Gave back.

27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

 A. From India to Australia.   B. Living in a New Country.

 C. Turning Trash to Treasure.  D. In Search of New Friends.

C

Time was, being called “nerd(书呆子)” was a bad thing.

That is happily different now, says Sarah Jane, director at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, which is home to the exhibit “Obsessed: The Art of Nerd-dom” through March 15. “I think the majority of my friends are nerdier than I am,” she said, “and I mean that in a ‘my friends are cooler than I am’ kind of way.”

Jane said the rise of the Internet certainly helped blossom, connecting people with common interests across geographies. Now, it’s almost mainstream — exhibitions of nerd culture fill convention halls, comic book superheroes and science fiction stories are the focus of blockbuster movies, and more.

“It has made being a nerd less of an isolating experience, and more of a community experience because you’re connecting with other people who have that shared interest,” she said.

Holladay, the co-curator(副馆长), spoke up in a meeting about what the coming exhibition season would look like. “I knew of another nerdy exhibition that had happened in LA recently... and I just thought ‘you know, I bet there are nerdy artists on the (Olympic) Peninsula and in Washington who have really quality work, where the subject matter might not fit into most exhibits’,” she said.

And she wasn’t surprised when they received plenty of recommendations. “My theory was that nerds are everywhere,” she said. “Once I got in touch with the right people, everyone was coming out of the woodwork.”

The exhibit features comic art, and things like Pokemon cards arranged in a collage(拼贴画). One work invites viewers to imagine the unique talents and abilities they have as superpowers they bring to the world. Holladay says the evolution of the idea of nerd culture has been positive over the past several years.

28. What is Sarah Jane’s attitude towards “nerds”?

 A. Neutral.  B. Critical.  C. Appreciative.  D. Uncaring.

29. Which of the following contributes most to the popularity of nerd culture?

 A. People’s varying views of nerd.

 B. Movies’ great influence upon people.

 C. The sufferings people have gone through.

 D. The Internet connecting people with shared interests.

30. What does the underlined expression “coming out of the woodwork” mean ?

 A. Springing out.   B. Getting out of the woods.

 C. Rushing outside.   D. Expecting high quality of work.

31. What is the passage mainly about?

 A. The exhibition shows how being a “nerd” becomes good.

 B. The nerd culture is always evolving positively.

 C. Many unusual exhibitions are scheduled.

 D. Another different culture appears recently.

D

It’s been discovered that the world’s rarest seal(稀有海豹) uses hidden caves on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus to breed(繁殖) out of sight from humans. Scientists say the caves should now be protected to help the rare Mediterranean monk seals.

Researchers from the University of Exeter and the society for the Protection of Turtles (SPOT), set up cameras in eight caves in northern Cyprus to monitor the monk seal population.

The cameras are started by movement, so they start recording when something passes by. Between 2016 and 2019, the researchers found that three of the caves were used for breeding. One monk seal raised babies three years in a row in the same cave.

There are only around 700 Mediterranean monk seals left in the wild and the species is listed as endangered. In the past, they used beaches along the north coast of Cyprus to breed but human activities such as tourism have gradually forced them to move elsewhere. In 2007, a survey identified 39 possible breeding caves. It was only in 2013, however, that a young seal was spotted in the area around the caves. This confirmation that seals were breeding in the area inspired the team to set up their special cameras in 2016. Knowing about these breeding caves will help experts to track the seal population more accurately.

The researchers now want to give the seals in the area better protection. They’re hoping to make arrangements with local fishermen who set their fishing nets near the caves, which not only takes food from the seals but also risks catching the animals by mistake. The scientists would also like to protect the caves themselves from any nearby building developments. “The main breeding site we identify in this study currently has no protected status, and we are working with local authorities to try to change this,” said Dr. Robin Snape of the University of Exeter.

32. Why do seals breed in caves?

 A. To save energy.   B. To avoid human activities.

 C. To get food.   D. To adapt to weather change.

33. What encourages the team to set up cameras?

 A. Hidden caves in Cyprus.  B. Support from local authorities.

 C. The fact of seals breeding in the area. D. Building developments near beaches.

34. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

 A. It talks about worries about seals.

 B. It tells us the public’s expectations.

 C. The researchers and scientists are trying to find ways to protect seals.

 D. The fishermen’s daily activities are protected.

35. Which is Not true according to the text?

 A. The rarest seal uses caves to breed without being found by humans.

 B. The researchers use cameras in eight caves to monitor the monk seal population.

 C. Local fishermen probably catch the seals by mistake.

 D. The local authorities are taking action to protect the endangered seals.

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。

Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: “Should I jump?” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin.          36          Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.

         37          More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strength, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals.

You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work.          38          So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰) of thoughts can help you move forward.

Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible.          39          They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.

Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough.          40          You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.

You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.

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。

As our Earth’s temperature warms up because of climate change, it is having unexpected effects on our world’s forests. When temperatures rise, trees close their skins to      41      the loss of water, and this, in turn, slows down the      42      of photosynthesis(光合作用). As a result, these trees are shorter and grow slowly, as well as have a      43      death rate.

Climate change also increases the      44      of droughts and wildfires. After wildfires, it takes a while for the forest systems to      45     , and in some cases, the forests are      46      permanently. Trees that are stressed are also      47      to attacks by bacteria(细菌). In tropical forests, vines that use the trees as      48      can often choke the trees and rob them of nutrients. Finally, humans have      49      the forest landscape through logging. When trees are replanted on the soil, they will never grow as large as the      50      trees that were cut down.

As these forests disappear, species that once called them “home” are forced to change,      51      the variety of those systems.      52     , some endangered species are unable to      53      and die. Old-growth forests are disappearing in all regions of our world. When forests die, younger forests that are reestablished in the same area grow back weaker and smaller      54      poor vegetation(植被). With trees dying increasingly and continuously, will future generations      55      out on the wonders of forests?

41. A. protect  B. prevent  C. save  D. free

42. A. movement  B. situation  C. process  D. operation

43. A. higher  B. firmer  C. lighter  D. smaller

44. A. choice  B. measure  C. qualification  D. chance

45. A. grow  B. rescue  C. recover  D. decline

46. A. ignored  B. lost  C. hurt  D. left

47. A. accessible  B. enjoyable  C. acceptable  D. favorable

48. A. attention  B. command  C. trust  D. support

49. A. frightened  B. paid  C. ruined  D. wasted

50. A. common  B. original  C. distant  D. strong

51. A. affecting  B. improving  C. forgetting  D. reflecting

52. A. Besides  B. Surprisingly  C. Otherwise  D. Unfortunately

53. A. devote  B. keep  C. adapt  D. lead

54. A. due to  B. in addition to  C. instead of  D. in spite of

55. A. pass  B. miss  C. break  D. bring

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。

For many people in the world, food waste has become a habit: buying more food than we need at markets,          56          (let) fruit and vegetables spoil at home or taking more than we can eat.

These habits put extra pressure          57          our natural resources and damage our environment.          58          we waste food, we waste so much labour, effort, investment and the precious resources that go into producing it, not to mention the resources in transporting and processing it. In short, wasting food increases greenhouse gas emissions and          59          (contribute) to climate change.

It’s          60          urgent issue. In fact, tons of food is lost or wasted          61          (global) every day. The part of food that is lost from harvest to, but not including, the retail level is called food loss. The part wasted at the consumer or retail level          62          (refer) to as food waste. We make this distinction to address those root          63          (cause) of this problem, a problem that everyone from farmers and producers to customers can help end.

Reducing food loss and waste is essential in a world          64          millions of people go hungry every day. When we reduce waste, we respect that food is not a given. It’s up to us          65          (change) our habits to make not wasting food a way of life!

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

66. 假设你是李华，你的外籍教师Sam计划回国，他想给妈妈送一份有中国特色的礼物，请给他一封邮件，向他推荐礼物，内容包括：

1. 推荐的礼物；

2. 推荐原因；

3. 表达祝愿。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2. 文章中不得出现真实人名、地名。

3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）

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。

A few years ago, my mom went to the doctor to ask him about her neck, which had been a little bigger than usual. It turned out there was something wrong with her lymph glands(淋巴结), and soon they scheduled Mom to have a biopsy(组织切片检查) on the seventh of September.

As soon as I found out, I was very angry, as September 7 is my birthday. They had promised to take me to see a spider-man movie and had a picnic in the yard. I shouted at her and everyone else, too. I even shouted at the dog. I started begging her to reschedule the biopsy. She gave me this look like she was about to cry and said, “I’ve done everything I can. I’ve got a disease. Could you forgive me?” Finally, I just shouted, “I hate you!” and ran into my room, crying. I sat on my bed thinking — Why do things always have to happen to me? Everyone gets diseases. Why couldn’t mum just go to hospital another day?

For the next couple of weeks I remained silently angry. Deep down I knew I should not act that way, but I did anyway. Anyone could see how sad I was making my mom. I knew it wasn’t her fault, but I had to have someone to blame.

Finally, my birthday came. My parents left early in the morning for the hospital, and I was sent to our neighbor’s house. No spider-man movie, no birthday present, and no picnic. Though I was taken good care of, I was not having a good time. “This isn’t fair,” I thought. “This was supposed to be my day.”

My parents came home late that night. Mom walked in with a bandage on her neck. She sat down and rested her head on my dad’s shoulder. It hurt so badly that it was difficult for her to talk.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

Later that night, Mom asked me to get into her room and she pulled out a box.                          

Paragraph 2:

A week later when Mom got the test result, she hugged me tightly and said, “Thank God, it was not cancer!”  

2022-2023-1雅礼中学高二上入学考试

（参考答案）

第一部分  听力  略

第二部分  阅读

第一节  短文理解

21—23   DDB   24—27   BCDC

28—31   CDAA   32—35   BCCD

第二节  七选五

36—40   GBAEC

第三部分  语言运用

第一节  完形填空

41—45   BCADC   46—50   BADCB

51—55   ADCAB  

第二节  语法填空

56. letting       57. on   

58. When   59. contributes  

60. an       61. globally

62. is referred   63. causes

64. where   65. to change

第四部分  写作

第一节  

Dear Peter,

I’m glad to hear that you want to buy some gifts with Chinese characteristics for your mother. And I’m writing to give you some advice.

Personally I think you should buy the following gifts: Qipao and Chinese knot. Qipao, a very beautiful traditional dress for Chinese woman can show the real beauty of a woman. I’m sure your mother will like it very much. What’s more, it’s also a good choice for you to buy the Chinese knot. It’s usually hung in the sitting room or cars, which represents good luck.

Wish you a good vacation. Please give my best wishes to your family.

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节 

Later that night, Mom asked me to get into her room and she pulled out a box. She handed it to me with her shaking hands. Obviously, she was weak. It was my birthday present — a toy of spider-man. "I am sorry, it's not wrapped," she said in a very low voice. "And we didn't have time to get batteries, but I'll get some soon." "Thank you," I said. That was all I could say. I still felt a little angry in my heart.

A week later when Mom got the test result, she hugged me tightly and said, “Thank God, it was not cancer!” Cancer! I was numb with shock. I had never thought Mom have got cancer. It's scary to think how close I was to losing her and how selfish I had been, even though I knew she was all right. My words must have hurt her more bitterly than the disease. “Mom, please forgive me!” I could no longer hold back my tears and threw myself into her arms