江苏省连云港市海州区四校2022-2023学年高二上学期期中英语试题

2022-2023学年度第一学期期中考试

高二英语试题

满分150分 考试时间120分钟

第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，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。

例：How much is the shirt？

A.E19.15.

B.9.18.

C.9.15.

1.Where does the conversation probably take place?

A.In a supermarket.

B.In the post office.

C.In the street.

2.What did Carl do?

A.He designed a medal.

B.He fixed a TV set.

C.He took a test.

3.What does the man do?

A.He's a tailor.

B.He's a waiter.

C.He's a shop assistant.

4.When will the flight arrive?

A.At 18:20.

B.At 18:35.

C.At 18:50.

5.How can the man improve his article?

A.By deleting unnecessary words.

B.By adding a couple of points.

C.By correcting grammar mistakes.

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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。高二年级英语学科试题

第1页共12页6.What does Bill often do on Friday night?

A.Visit his parents.

B.Go to the movies.

C.Walk along Broadway.

7.Who watches musical plays most often?

A.Bill.

B.Aarah.

C.Bill's parents.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.Why does David want to speak to Mike?

A.To invite him to a party.

B.To discuss a schedule.

C.To call off a meeting.

9.What do we know about the speakers?

A.They are colleagues.

B.They are close friends.

C.They've never met before.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.What kind of camera does the man want?

A.A TV camera.

B.A video camera.

C.A movie camera.

11.Which function is the man most interested in?

A.Underwater filming.

B.A large memory.

C.Auto-focus.

12.How much would the man pay for the second camera?

A.950 euros.

B.650 euros.

C.470 euros.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.Who is Clifford?

A.A little girl.

B.The man's pet.

C.A fictional character.

14.Who suggested that Norman paint for children's books?

A.His wife.

B.Elizabeth.

C.Apublisher.

15.What is Norman's story based on?

A.A book.

B.A painting.

C.A young woman.

16.What is it that shocked Norman?

A.His unexpected success.

B.His efforts made in vain.

C.His editor's disagreement.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?

A.Relatives.

B.Strangers.

C.Visitors.

18.Why do people have small talk?

A.To express opinions.

B.To avoid arguments.

C.To show friendliness.

19.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?

A.Politics

B.Movies.

C.Salaries.

20.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?

A.Asking open-ended questions.

B.Feeling free to change topics.

C.Making small talk interesting.

第二部分 阅读（满分50分）

第一节 阅读理解（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

Learn With Homer

Price:Free

Grade level:Pre-K,K

Skill：Comprehension，Phonics（拼读法）

Device:iPad

It's a learn-to-read app for kids aged 3 to 6 that includes drawing,voice recording,stories, songs,and more,along with more traditional phonics exercises.

This app can be helpful for kids who have speech production problems and language organization problems.

Inspiration Maps

Price:$ 9.99

Grade level:4th and above

Skill: Comprehension, Writing

Device: iPad

Inspiration Maps is a mind-mapping tool that helps kids visually（视觉上）organize ideas. They can create maps, organizers, brainstorms, and text outlines. Outlines can be changed to maps, and maps can be changed to outlines. Users can share creations by emailing, printing, or saving to iTunes，Dropbox，Photos，or the app （as PDF or PNG files）.The Lite version（简化版本），which is free, lets kids create up to five mind maps with no sharing choices.

Aesop's Quest

     Price:$0.99

Skill: Comprehension

Grade level:2nd,3rd,4th

Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Aesop's Quest, based on Aesop's Fables, is a learning game where the student must

remember parts of a story to complete a level. At the end of each story level, the student is

rewarded with tests. After the tests are solved, the story is complete and the child can continue to

the next story.

Developed together with the Virginia Department of Education.

21.What do the three apps have in common?

A.They try to improve kids' comprehension ability.

B. They are developed for high-school students.

C.They can be downloaded onto an iPhone.

D.They are free of charge.

22. The app Learn With Homer can help users who have difficulty in                  .

A. singing songs

C. making speeches

B.reading stories

D.learning foreign languages23.What should users do in order to read the next story on the Aesop's Quest?

A.Finish reading the previous story.

B.Retell the previous story completely.

C. Work out the tests of the previous story.

D.Remember every part of the previous story.

B

For sports fans, nothing could be better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports field. But there's nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather.Bad light,a water-logged court or too much heat can cause matches to be postponed. But according to the latest research,extreme weather might be disturbing the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.

   In one sport,golf,major tournaments like The Open,are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. In the UK,an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as St Andrews could be under water by the end of the centuryif sea levels rise even slightly.It told the BBC that its research predicts "cancelled football matches,flooded cricket  grounds and golf courses sinking into the sea."

The threat to sporting events from climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, officially approved and licensed by the Rapid Transition Alliance.Writing about this for the BBC,Matt McGrath says that "By 2050,it's estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year. "This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced government taxation from ticket sales.

Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies.The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade over the next decade.

Of course, we know that the solution lies with reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their

sponsors as well as fans who should promote a wide low carbon message to help protect sporting

fields before it's' game over.

24.What is the latest research above mainly concerned with?

A. the forbidden sporting events

C.the severe environmental pollution

B.the influential climate change

D.the rising sea level

25.What influence will the extreme weather have on the sports?

A.Football fans cannot afford the entrance fee.

B.Overheat will largely affect the cricket calendar.

C.The golf games will thoroughly disappear due to rising sea level.

D.Sports leaders will face bigger challenges to lead their teams to win.

26.What does the underlined part "the issue" refer to in the last paragraph?

A.the constant increase in sea level

C.the changing attitude of sponsors.

B.the fading popularity of sport events

D.the effective reduction of carbon footprint

27.The research is introduced to us mainly to      

A. inform the readers of the worsening global climate change

B. require governments' protection of sporting fields

C. promote awareness of low carbon life on sports

D. urge financial support from sponsors

C

“I had no intention to adopt a cat that day.I just liked being around animals.” Miranda says. But when she saw Nala in her metal cage，＂We made eye contact and I couldn’t resist（抗拒）her big blue eyes." At that point,“Nala was so small.I asked the shelter if I could hold her.Once I had Nala in my arms，Nala looked up at me and licked（舔）my face.”And that was when she knew she had to take this kitty home.

Still,Miranda never imagined Nala would become an Insta-star."I started Nala's Instagram account in 2012 as a way to share photos with my close friends and family in Thailand,”she explained.The possibility of Nala gaining attention beyond that small group of people hadn't occurred to her until it happened.

Miranda says,“Each time Nala's photo was featured on Instagram's popular page,her account would gain 1,000 new followers."From there,Nala's popularity snowballed.Large nationwide brands messaged Miranda about hiring Nala to do ads.“This tookus by surprise because we couldn't believe that a big brand wanted to pay them to take photos with their products next to Nala".

Nala started life out in a shelter,just waiting to be loved like many other animals that were

abandoned.Today that dream has surely come true. Nala has over 4 million followers on

Instagram,which earned her the title "Guinness World Records Most Popular Cat on Instagram.”

In addition to managing her Insta fame,Nala is being asked to test various cat food brands. More importantly, “Nala is our chance to share the love to help create a better life for other animals, so they can grow well and bring joy to the world like Nala has.”

28.What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A.Visits to a shelter.

C.Power of blue eyes.

B.Love at first sight.

D.Duty to adopt cats.

29.Why did Miranda open Nala's Instagram account?

A.To meet Nala's needs.

C.To share Nala's pictures.

B. To assist Nala be a star.

D.To attract public attention.

30.How did Miranda feel about Nala's popularity?

A.Satisfied.

C.Upset.

B.Amazed.

D.Disappointed.

31.What does the underlined phrase "that dream"in paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Being eager to be loved.

B.Starting life in the shelter.

C.Gaining chances to earn money.

D. Being raised by Instagram fans.

D

For many of us, summertime means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust on the outside of our vehicle. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?

The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water used and the types of chemicals used to get rid of the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. She advises car owners to keep a set amount of water in a container for the entire wash. "You don't want to leave the water running or use more than you need for the job," she says. But even following this piece of advice comes with an environmental risk：Washing your car in the driveway gets the dirty water into drains（下水道）.

“Drains are not made for treating waste." says John Schombert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather.Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car,Schombert says they are probably ineffective in breaking down grease（油脂）anyway.

The commercial car wash knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in drains. According to the International Carwash Association (ICA),professional car washes must use special water treatment systems.These processes not only keep the dirty water out of drains and regular water treatment systems,but also work to reduce water usage at commercial facilities.

As experts point out, cleaning our car at home can use 100 gallons of water.Compare that to self-service car washes,which allow you to use only about 17 or 18 gallons of water.And most full-service car washes average about 30 to 45 gallons of water per vehicle.

32.What does Katy suggest people do about washing cars?

A.Use soft toothbrushes.

C.Put aside some water.

B.Save treated water.

D.Avoid using chemicals.

33.What is Schombert's atttude to washing cars at home?

A.Disapproving.

B.Favorable.

C.Indifferent.

D.Objective.

34. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A. Rules of handling wastewater.

C.Processes of getting rid of dirty water.

B.Advantages of professional car washes.

D.Drawbacks of water treatment systems.

35.Which method of car washing consumes the least water?

A.The full-service car washes.

C.The self-service car washes.

B.Car washing in the driveway.

D.Car washing using natural soaps.

第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题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。

Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills,qualities,and ability to succeed.Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being,it can also affect how you are perceived by others. However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities. 36

Focus on Your Strengths

When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about.37 Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.

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Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. If you tend to engage in negative self-talk, start working on re-framing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.

Look for Inspiration

Looking to confident people you admire reading inspirational statements or repeating a motivating mantra can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.

Avoid Making Comparisons

While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably. You may make such comparisons whether高二年级英语学科试题

第8页共12页you are looking at their performance appearance or other qualities.39

Take on New Challenges

40 Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.

A.Talk Yourself Up

B.Keep Yourself Relaxed

C.Choose something you know you are good at.

D.You can avoid being confident from time to time.

E. If so,it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.

F.You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.

G.Fortunately,there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

For a long time I saw happiness as a huge banner（旗帜）across the finish line of a long race. I felt that only when 141_certain things could I finally be happy in my life. Most of the time I felt like a tortoise, believing that being slow and42would win the race. At other times I would43_like a rabbit, trying different side roads at a dangerous speed, hoping to reach that banner a little faster.44I began to see that no matter how long I raced towards it, the banner was never any45,I finally decided to sit down and take a break. It was then that l saw my_46_sitting beside me.

It had been with me as I47_hard to support my family, as I played with my children and heard their laughter and even when I was_48_with my wife at my side looking after me. It had been with me as I raced towards that stupid banner. I just didn't have the49_to see it.

There is an old Chinese proverb that says," Tension is who you think you should be.

   50_is who you are." Perhaps we all should stop our race towards the51_life we think we should have and              52              the life we have now. Happiness will never be found under some banner far away. It will be found in your own heart, soul and mind. It will be found when you              53              that others love you just as you do. Don't be a tortoise or a rabbit when it comes to your happiness. Be a playful puppy and carry your stick of54_with you everywhere you go. Take yourself out of the race and realize that when it comes to love and happiness, you are              55              there.41.A.forgot

第二节 语法填空（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。

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games，China＇s sprinter（短跑运动员）Su  Bingtian made history by56（become）the first Chinese athlete（运动员）to make it to the final of men＇s 100m Olympic event.

"I'm very_57(excite) to be in the 100m final. Stepping on the track has realized my dream." Su said after the race. Su has set58 Asian record of 9.83 seconds,59_is also the best performance for the Chinese on the world stage.

"London 2012 was my first Olympics. I was just a young man eager to become one of the top60（athlete）．61（lucky），perseverance（坚持）helps me prepare62 the game and with my determination, I make my dream come true. I feel more confident than I used高二年级英语学科试题

第10页共12页to be. It is a breakthrough for me_63(complete) the semi-final at that time.” Because of his excellent performance, Su, titled the "Asian flying man", was chosen as the flag-bearer for the Chinese delegation at the closing ceremony of the games on Aug 8.

Su's great success64(inspire) more Chinese athletes and teenagers to improve65(they)since he lowered the Asian 100m record to 9.83 seconds.

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）

第一节（满分15分）

66．假定你叫李华一直喜欢唱歌，最近组建了自己的音乐俱乐部。你的笔友David很想了解一下有关情况，请给他回一封邮件。内容包括：

1俱乐部情况（名称、组建时间、活动频率等）：

2．俱乐部带来的好处（交友、放松、积极面对人生等）：

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．开头和结尾均已给出（不计入总词数）：

3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

Dear David,

  I am pleased to share with you some information about my music club.

Looking forward to your reply.

                                                    Yours,

                             Li Hua

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，使之构成一个完整的短文。

I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands.

I felt the string of the package softly and then, unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I tore it open. It was a bright, brand new laptop. I had scored straight as for my O level examination and this was my reward. I had always envied my friends who were exchanging news about 'chat rooms', 'instant messaging' and 'e-mailing', all of which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to find out.

It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became attracted to my new-found electronic friend. I began to spend more and more time on You Tube and became addicted to Facebook and Twitter. I had never imagined that the day would come when I would be controlled entirely by the glowing screen before me. Whenever I was not glued to these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip or fashion websites.

As time passed, I realized that I was addicted to the Internet. During weekends, when I had more time on my hands, I could easily spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. I preferred to stay connected to the people I made friends with on the Internet although I had never

met them. Soon I was spending the whole hours of the morning surfing on the Internet. Sleep was reduced to small naps and my grades at school also began getting from bad to worse.

注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

It was about this time that my parents noticed my change.

Then one day, my father took away my laptop.