2022-2023学年福建省莆田市仙游县高二上学期期中考试英语试题Word版含答案

仙游县第二高级中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期中考试

（英语）

                      考试时间120分钟  满分150分

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 do we know about the woman?

  A. She can’t afford a house.

  B. She prefers the second house.

  C. She is in trouble now.

 2. How does the man probably feel?

  A. Surprised. B. Angry. C. Apologetic.

 3. Where are the speakers probably?

  A. In a gym.

  B. In a supermarket.

  C. In a hospital.

 4. What does the man do?

  A. He’s a repairman. B. He’s a waiter. C. He’s a salesman.

 5. What are the speakers doing?

A. Preparing a party.    B. Repairing tents. C. Camping

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至7题。

6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

  A. Teacher and student. B. A couple. C. Classmates.

 7. When will the woman take her piano lesson?

  A. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  B. From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

  C. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

  A. Urban transportation.

  B. University bus system.

  C. University courses.

 9. Who might the woman be?

  A. A college professor. B. A student. C. A tour guide.

 10. What does the woman say about the shuttle bus?

   A. It takes a long time to wait.

   B. It’s free of charge.

   C. It has no fixed time.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Where does the conversation probably take place?

   A. In a mall. B. In the classroom. C. At home.

 12. What kind of sweater did the woman buy?

   A. A pink one with a low neck.

   B. A purple one with a high neck.

   C. A blue one with a V-neck.

 13. What does the man think of the woman?

   A. She’s easily persuaded.

   B. She’s good at bargaining.

   C. She’s a wise consumer.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What is the conversation mainly about?

   A. An organization. B. An activity. C. Environmental problems.

 15. How do the speakers sound?

   A. Active. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.

 16. What will the man do next Friday?

   A. See the head of the Student Union.

   B. Recycle used batteries.

   C. Attend a lecture.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Who is Benjamin Franklin according to the talk?

   A. The forefather of the US Postal system.

   B. The first man to deliver mail in the US.

   C. One of the pilots flying the mail.

 18. How long have mailmen been delivering mail by scooter?

   A. Over 250 years.

   B. Over 200 years.

   C. Over 100 years.

 19. When did women begin to take city routes to deliver mail?

   A. In 1775. B. In 1917. C. In 1918.

 20. What will the speaker probably talk about next?

   A. Another person who flew the mail.

   B. A story about a female mail carrier.

   C. An organization that delivers mail.

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

While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.

Chinese tea culture        

Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.

Japanese tea culture

Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years became popular in western culture.

British tea culture

When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.

Moroccan tea culture

When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality. Before any gathering, negotiation, or sale of a product, a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.

21.Why can tea find its way into various food cultures?

A. It originates in Asia.           B. It forms different ceremonies.

C. It gets people connected easily.  D. It allows people to sit together.

22.What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common according to the text?

A. They have a long history.  

B. They are used in medicine.

C. They are famous for ground green tea.

D. They’ve long gained worldwide recognition.

23. Why are the Brits keen on tea in the afternoon?

A. To get new energy.    B. To bring out respect.

C. To show hospitality.   D. To observe a tradition.

B

Recently we celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Family members traveled to my hometown to visit her. This was the first time in many years that I had seen so many of them. Though this was an opportunity to see family, many people did not make it. Honestly, living far from hometown, I had missed many family gatherings. But this one made me realize how much I was really missing.

It seemed strange when I was looking at the faces, realizing whom they were and greeting them with open arms. After chatting for a while, we caught up on each other’s news. Several relatives suggested having a family reunion soon if everyone wasn’t so busy. But my grandmother’s generation was much busier, yet still found time to gather. They understood the importance of visiting one another. They knew time is flying and that those you care about most won’t be here forever.

Today, we focus on our careers and raising our kids. Our extended family isn’t the center it once was. Besides, we keep in touch on social media. But what we really miss are the potato salad, the moments of laughter and sudden bursts of excitement when we hug someone we haven’t seen for over 10 years. Although the next get-together is always a year or so away, people aren’t goods and everyone has an expiration (到期) date.

I left my grandmother’s party with a much better sense of who I am and where I come from. I spent valuable time with people who contributed to who I am today. I had forgotten how much I love them and I was reminded how much I am loved.

24. How did the author feel about missing previous family gatherings?

A. Indifferent. B. Sad. C. Regretful.     D. Annoyed.

25. What do we know about the author’s grandmother’s generation?

A. They were carefree. 

B. They held family dear.

C. They took time seriously. 

D. They visited family frequently.

26. What does the author mean by the last sentence in paragraph 3?

A. Family reunions mean no fun.

B. All goods don’t have an expiration date.

C. People are always too busy to get together.

D. We should see loved ones more before it’s too late.

27. Why does the author write the text?

A. To convince readers to meet friends.

B. To share an interesting family reunion.

C. To stress the value of family gatherings.

D. To compare different generations’ values.

C

People have many different ways to relax during break time at work or school. Smart phones are probably the number one choice for a quick mental vacation. Although it might seem like a good time, the result is opposite, according to a recent psychological study from Rutgers University.

For the study, more than 400 students were asked to finish a set of 20 word puzzles. Halfway through the task, the students were divided into three groups. One group was allowed to take a break and use cellphones to buy things online. The second group was asked to have a rest and buy things using computer. The last group didn’t take any break at all.

Surprisingly, the group that used their cellphones during the break went back to work feeling the most tired and least motivated to continue. They also had the hardest time solving the remaining word puzzles.

Terri Kurtzberg, co-author of the study, explained that they assumed looking at cellphones during a break would be no different from any other break-but instead, the phone may cause increasing levels of distraction（分心）that make it difficult to return focused attention to work tasks.

“Cellphones may have this effect because even just seeing your phone activates thoughts of checking messages, connecting with people, and more, in ways that are different than how we use other screens like computers, and laptops,” Kurtzberg said.

This is echoed by a recent study from the US University of Chicago. It found that even if cellphones are turned off or turned face down, their mere presence reduces a person’s cognitive capacity (认知能力).

28. What can we learn from the study?

A. The participants were divided into groups at the beginning.

B. The last group had the hardest time solving the word puzzles.

C. Computers and laptops cause more distraction.

D. Cellphones may make people less focused on work.

29. What does the underlined word“echoed” in the last paragraph mean?

A. Agreed.   B. Remembered.    C. Overcome.   D. Complained.

30. What suggestion will the author give in the following paragraph?

A. Turning off your cellphone during work time.

B. Using computers to shop online rather than cellphones.

C. Stop checking messages and connecting with people by cellphone.

D. Try putting your smartphone away during your next break.

31. What’s the text mainly about?

A. Ways to relax for students.

B. The result from a word puzzle game.

C. A study on using smart phones to relax.

D. Effects brought by the smart phone.

D

If you’re homeless and looking for a temporary shelter in Hawaii’s capital, expect a visit from a robotic police dog that will scan your eyes to make sure you don’t have a fever. That’s just one of the ways public safety agencies are starting to use Spot, a new robot that runs around with quick movement.

The police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they search for dangers.

Joseph O’Neal, an officer of the Honolulu Police Department, said the robot has protected officers, shelter staff and residents by scanning body temperatures between mealtimes at a shelter where homeless people could quarantine (隔离) and get tested for COVID-19. The robot is also used to remotely interview individuals who have tested positive.

The company that makes the robots, Boston Dynamics, says it’s trying to do a good job of explaining to the public and its customers what Spot can and cannot do. “One of the most difficult tasks is accurately explaining the state of the technology to people who have never had personal experience with it,” said Michael Perry, vice president of the company.

There are roughly 500 Spot robots now in the wild. Perry said they’re commonly used by companies to check dangerous areas. Spot is also used to monitor construction sites, mines and factories, equipped with whatever sensor is needed for the job.

It’s still mostly controlled by humans, though all they have to do is tell it which direction to go and it can climb stairs or cross over rough areas. It can also operate autonomously, but only if it’s already memorized a road and there aren’t too many surprise obstacles (障碍). “The first value that most people see in the robot is taking a person out of a dangerous situation,” Perry said.

32. What do police officials use Spot robots do?

A. Treat patients’ fever.

B. Find out patients’ eye problems.

C. Protect homeless people.

D. Take people’s body temperature.

33. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. The shelter where people get tested.

B. The function of the robotic police dog.

C. The future development of the robots.

D. The characteristic of the four-legged machine.

34. What’s the company’s big challenge?

A. How to describe the technology.

B. How to win its customers’ trust.

C. How to promote Spot robots.

D. How to produce more Spot robots.

35. What can we infer about Spot robots from the last paragraph?

A. They can plan their own road easily.

B. They can choose direction themselves.

C. They can overcome many obstacles.

D. They can remember a familiar road.

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。

Studying longer does not necessarily mean studying better. __36__ Below are some great ways of learning as much as you can without putting you under too much pressure.

     Find the right place to study.

     The first thing you need to do is avoid distractions while studying. __37__ You should keep away from television sets and phone calls. Get all of your study materials together, so you will not be interrupted in the middle of your session.

     Break down the tasks into smaller parts.

     When you have gotten everything ready, list the items you need to study, and arrange them across several hours or days, depending on how big your load is. As a general rule, assign at least one hour to each subject. __38__ By doing this, you will be able to know more easily how long you need for each topic.

     Schedule study breaks.

     When you have listed all of your tasks and made a schedule, you should arrange study breaks.__39__ This will give your eyes some time to rest, and yourself an opportunity to go to the bathroom or have some coffee. Scheduled breaks will reduce the need for you to interrupt yourself to the lowest level during the study session.

     Put your tasks in order of importance.

   __40__ Just in case you run out of time to study, or if you think you do not have enough time to cover all subjects, you should study in order.

1. Learn to arrange the subjects in order of importance.
2. Each break may take about 15 minutes every two hours.
3. The key to efficient study is following the schedule strictly.
4. This means going to one place that will give you peace and quiet.
5. You can find a way to test your knowledge by having a study partner.
6.  If you have a broad subject, you will need to break it down into smaller parts.
7. To make the best use of your time, you need to learn how to study efficiently.

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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Last Monday, to prepare a picnic, I decided to go into a superstore which was on my way home.

I parked my car in the big parking lot and went into the superstore. It was a huge one,   41   onto 2 stories and 200,000+ square feet. After 45 minutes of shopping to just get some tomatoes, cheese and 3 toothpicks, I arrived at the cashier line, thoughtful and a bit   42   by the time I spent to get 3   43  . I wondered why I did not go to a small local store.

After 15 minutes of waiting in the line, the woman in front of me called me, “Hey... you have only 3 articles? Come and take my   44  , I have way more articles than you!”

It wasn’t the first time it happened to me. But her intention was   45  , as well as was her smile (she did not wear any mask, so I could see it). Not knowing what else to do, I accepted her

  46  . We chatted a bit waiting for the customers ahead of us to finish — she was incredibly

  47  . Then I thanked her, giving her back my brightest smile (although I was wearing a mask...).

  48   my car, I rethought about that good moment, and realized that she   49   my day. In the meantime, I wondered how to   50   it back to her. No   51   it was quite impossible, so I considered how to pay it forward to someone else.

While driving, I realized that she saved me 10 minutes. And   52   I was driving at 70 mph, I reduced my speed to 55 mph. My fuel   53   dramatically dropped down by 35%.

  54  , I relost part of the 10 minutes that the woman offered me, but it was a way to   55   her and do a small thing for the environment.

41. A. spreading  B. covering  C. turning  D. taking

42. A. embarrassed  B. delighted  C. discouraged  D. contented

43. A. foods  B. copies  C. passages  D. articles

44. A. seat  B. place  C. advice  D. chance

45. A. awkward   B. fancy  C. irresistible  D. familiar

46. A. standing  B. offering  C. suffering  D. talking

47. A. pleasant  B. reliable  C. confident  D. powerful

48. A. Getting off  B. Getting through   C. Getting away from  D. Getting back in

49. A. ruined  B. satisfied  C. made  D. filled

50. A. answer  B. give  C. bring  D. hold

51. A. doubt  B. wonder  C. need  D. sense

52. A. after  B. once  C. since  D. while

53. A. devotion  B. assumption  C. consumption  D. description

54. A. Unexpectedly  B. Admittedly  C. Surprisedly  D. Disappointedly

55. A. recall  B. help  C. appreciate  D. repay

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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 Sanxingdui Ruins, in the city of Guanghan, is one of the   56   (important) ancient remains not only in China but all over the world. It is about 40 kilometers from Chengdu in Sichuan Province.

The Sanxingdui Ruins is best known for   57   (it) rich cultural content, large size, and the length of time it has been standing since it   58   (create). The Sanxingdui Ruins is made up

  59   several large relic areas that are considered as the largest ancient Shu cultural relic sites in Sichuan Province,   60   (total) extending 12 square kilometers.

According to   61   the experts were able to find, the Sanxingdui Ruins housed actual life about 2,800 to 4,800 years ago, which means the people   62   (live) behind the mysterious Ruins were during the late Neolithic (新石器时代的) age. While you are visiting the Sanxingdui Ruins, the highlight (最精彩的部分) will be the very unique Sanxingdui Museum in the northeastern part of the Ruins. The museum   63   (cover) a total area of 200,000 square meters and has lots of modern

equipment.The government spent over 30 million yuan on the  64  _(construct) of the museum, creating   65   simple but very solemn (庄严) style.

第三节  根据汉语意思补全句子（10空，每空0.5分，共5分）

1. 1967年，中国政府组建了一支以探索治疗疟疾新方法为目的的科学家队伍。

In 1967,the Chinese government ___66___ a team of scientists with the ___67____ of discovering a new treatment for malaria. 

2. 他胡须浓密，头发又长又白，有时会像刚遭了电击似的竖起来。

He had a thick moustache and long white hair, ___68___ sometimes stood on end ___69____ though he had just received an electric shock.

3. 你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐和电视节目（会自动播放）。

Your lights will come on __70___ ___71____ you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes.

4. 在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。

In the future,we ___72___ ___73____ ____74____ advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.

5. 你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。

Your smart home will detect it and provide you with the____75____ information.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节(满分15分)

某英文报将举办一场中学生英语作文比赛。请以“Technology and Life”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：

1. 科技在生活中的运用；

2. 你的感想。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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，使之构成一篇完整短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

It was time to go home. “Remember to work on your class speeches for homework,” Miss Walker said as everyone started talking and packing their school bags. Jenny felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class. She was sure everyone would get really bored with listening to her. Once, when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary, Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.

Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain sort of shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jenny sighed. As she turned the corner, she saw Lee’s watch lying right in the middle of the path.

Jenny picked it up and wanted to return it to Lee, but she couldn’t catch up with him. When she arrived home, Jenny put it on, thinking about the magic. She was surprised that it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practicing her speech. Words just flooded out of her. “I’m going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I’ve won lots of competitions. But when I’m in a race, I’m not really thinking about winning. I’m just loving the feeling of being in the water…” Jenny laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence. Turning back to the mirror, Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flashes of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee’s watch really did have something magical.

The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Walker asked who was going to be brave and go first. Nobody moved, Jenny slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Walker could say something, there was a shout “She’s stolen your watch!” Lee said angrily. “It went missing at school yesterday.”

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:

Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation,

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Paragraph 2:

Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny’s speech first.

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