浙江省杭州七县（市）地区及周边重点中学2022-2023学年高二下学期4月期中联考英语试题

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2022学年第二学期期中杭州地区（含周边）重点中学

高二年级英语学科试题

考生须知：

1．本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；

2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。

3．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；

4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。

第I卷

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 is the man looking for?

A.His pen.

B.His football.

C.His essay.

2.When will the taxi probably arrive?

A.At 11:20.

B.At 11:40.

C.At 12:25.

3.What place will the speakers be visiting next week?

A.Nanjing.

B.Shanghai.

C.Guangzhou.

4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A.Host and guest.

B. Boss and secretary.

C.Husband and wife.

5.What is the man's attitude towards his next performance?

A.Sad.

B.Optimistic.

C. Uncertain.

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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6.What does the man think of the dress?

A.Fashionable.

B.Plain.

C.Impractical.

7.What will the woman buy?

A.A scarf.

B.A dress.

C.A necklace.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9题。

8.What does the man say about the servers in America?

A.They don't always get tipped.

B.They often check on customers.

C. They sometimes leave customers alone.

9.What is optional for a meal in Britain?

A.Refusing the payment.

B.Returning the food.

C.Tipping the waiter.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。

10.What is the man doing?

A.Conducting an interview.

B.Teaching the woman skills.

C.Sharing his work experience.

11.Which is one of the woman's special skills?

A.Designing web pages.

B.Organizing field trips.

C.Creating class content.

12.How does the woman sound in the end?

A.Excited.

B.Confused.

C.Disappointed.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。

13.Who is Harry probably talking to?

A.His wife.

B.His mother.

C.His teacher.

14.Where did Harry go first after school?

A.A friend's.

B.A snack bar.

C.A video shop.

15.What do we know about Rick?

A.He plays the guitar well.

B.He is on the school team.

C.He is the smartest in the class.

16.What does the woman want Harry to do?

A.Ride a bike in a safe place.

B.Finish his homework first.

C.Make more friends at school.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。

17.What is the talk mainly about?

A.The speaker becoming a famous painter.

B.The painter having special painting techniques.

C.The school teaching the speaker new painting skills.

18.What did the speaker discover in India?

A.A program focusing on science.

B.A brush making a big difference.

C.A painting technique for lighter colors.

19.What kind of school is Johnsen University?

A.An art university.

B.A science university.

C.A technology university.

20.Why did the speaker give the talk?

A.To introduce teachers to the program.

B.To attract students to Johnsen University.

C.To welcome listeners to the math classes.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）

第一节：（共12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

Cambridge Open Days, July and September 2023

Every July and September, the University of Cambridge opens its doors to welcome potential applicants and their parents and supporters to find out what it's really like to live and study here.

July Open Days-6 and 7 July 2023

Our next Open Days will take place on 6 and 7 July 2023 and will include both online and in-person elements. You can get to know our courses, the colleges and departments, university facilities, the application procedure, student life and finance via:

·Information stands

·Course presentations and sample lectures

·College and department tours

·Q&A sessions with current students and staff

The program will run from 9:30-16:30 (UK time) and is similar on both days so you should only need to attend one of the days. Further details will be announced in due course.

September Open Day-15 September 2023

With a focus on choosing your College, our September Open Day provides another opportunity for you to visit the Cambridge Colleges and ask current students and staff any questions you may have.

Booking information

To attend our Open Days, you must register in advance.

·Bookings for our July Open Days will open in May 2023.

·Bookings for our September Open Day will open in summer 2023, after the July Open Days.

Sign up on our website to stay updated when bookings open and for details of other opportunities, advice and resources.

21.What can you learn about on July Open Days?

A.Staff information.

C.Classroom rules.

B.Attendance requirement.

D.Application process.

22.What should you do if you want to attend September Open Day?

A.Make an appointment in May.

C.Register after July Open Days.

B.Ask for college staff's permission.

D.Pay for up-to-date information.

23.Where is the text probably from?

A.A school website.

B.A tourism ad.

C.A freshman guide.

D.A campus poster.

B

It was a history-making moment at Miller ＆ Miller＇s Canadian ＆ Discoveries Arts auction（拍卖） when the hammer finally came down for a rare Maud Lewis painting for $ 350,000.

Lewis was a Canadian artist who painted brightly colored scenes. She sold her paintings by the side of the road for $2 to $3. Painting wasn't easy, since she suffered from a physical challenge that made moving painful. After reading an article about her,John Kinnear,also an artist mailed her boxes of painting supplies.At the time,Lewis lived in a one-room house with no electricity, using simple house paint to create.After receiving the supplies,Lewis wrote back insisting on repaying him with some of her paintings. Kinnear sold some of them, sending part of the moneyback to Lewis and using the remainder to buy her more paint.Gradually,the two artists developed long-lasting friendship.

Kinnear was friends with Irene and Tony Demas,who owned a restaurant where he ate lunch every day.One day, Kinnear told them he had some paintings by an artist and wondered if they might consider buying one of them. “When we saw the paintings, our jaw almost dropped,” recalls Irene.“We had never seen anything like them.They were so childlike,with cats and cows.”They ended up agreeing to the trade, choosing a painting called Black Trunk.

Over 50 years later,they're long retired and now considering travelling more.They hoped to sell the painting. In the years since Lewis died, her paintings have become famous. But it was recent scare that really urged them into action. After having non-glare glass added to the painting, the business street where the framer（装裱师）lived burned to the ground just days after they picked up their painting. “We saw that Miller & Miller's had sold one not long ago. We trusted the Miller brothers.” says Irene.

24.Why did John Kinnear send Lewis boxes of painting supplies?

A.To exchange for her paintings.

C.To teach her painting techniques.

B.To offer her assistance.

D.To befriend with her.

25.How did Irene and Tony Demas feel when they first saw Lewis's paintings?

A.Confused.

B.Panicked.

C.Shocked.

D.Embarrassed.

26.What was the real reason for the Demas' selling Black Truck?

A.They were eventually persuaded by the framer.

B.They were afraid the painting would lose value.

C.They fear something unexpected would happen.

D.They were in desperate need of money to travel.

27.What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A. To recommend an auction house.

C.To explain a trend in art collecting.

B.To introduce a painting artist.

D.To tell the story of a painting.

C

It was a very hot August day in 2019. Entomology graduate student Skye Harnsberger and her research team parked their car and walked into the tall grass. As they entered a narrow path, the team looked for the milkweed among other plants. When spotted, it was examined and recorded. They repeated this simple process all summer long.

Milkweed is key to monarch butterflies（黑麦金斑蝶）.It＇s the only plant on which they＇ll lay their eggs and the only one that their caterpillars（幼虫）will eat. But in the past decades， urban development and overuse of weed killers have severely ruined this habitat. Today, the number of adult monarchs may be not enough to ensure that the species multiplies. “Monarchs connect many people to nature, and without these connections, people are less likely to be concerned enough about other species,” says Karen Oberhauser who serves as the researcher advisor.

This is why Harnsberger is studying how and where to plant milkweed to attract the greatest number of monarchs.  "There's been some modeling on which type would be better for the monarch but no real boots-on-the-ground research yet." Harnsberger and her team have put their boots on the prairie where 30 sites have been divided into four types. Their data show that monarchs prefer fields with higher densities （密集）of milkweed and flowering plants. The size of the prairie，however，does not matter much.

Harnsberger points out that anyone can take small steps to help monarchs. Their population is quickly declining, so any action is better than none at all. "The number one thing the public can do for monarchs is to plant milkweed,” Harnsberger says. “As much as you can, wherever you can. The more plants, the better for monarchs.”

28.What can we say about the work in Paragraph 1?

A.Laborious.

B.Rewarding

C.Dangerous.

D.Creative.

29.Which of the following leads to the declining population of monarch butterflies?

A.Little attention from the public.

C.Low survival rate of caterpillars.

B.Great damage to the habitat.

D.,Limited options for food.

30.What do the underlined words “have put their boots on” mean in the Paragraph 3?

A.Find a problem.

C.Do field research.

B.Think of a method.

D.Draw a conclusion.

31.What does Harnsberger's advice in the last paragraph convey?

A.Strike the iron while it's hot.

C.Many a little make a mickle.

B.Easier said than done.

D.More haste, less speed.

D

During the pandemic, working from home has become common, leaving many appreciating the freedom and flexibility of working remotely（远程地）.However，while the traditional idea of an office-a place away from home-may have changed, the need for physical office space hasn't. In fact, this period of working from home has stressed just how important it is to have a place of work, without which the work-life balance may be worsened.

With traditional offices unable to meet the changing needs of a pandemic-stricken workforce, and working from home showing other problems, a solution needs to be found in the office of the future.

Perhaps the most unique characteristics of the office of the future will be its hybrid solution. It could marry the advantages of physical workspace with the benefits of working from home. Many companies have already started to adopt this new hybrid model, allowing employee teams to create schedules for when they will be working from home, or even use an online system to book a meeting room in the company. This way, the company can manage the number of people in the office at one time, meaning spaces can be downsized to save costs.

With the office playing a key role in creating and communicating company culture, thoughts must be given to these issues when designing offices of the future. For example, aware that many employees will be adopting the hybrid working model, office designers should focus on more than the functional part of getting jobs done. Instead, the office should become a place where teams are encouraged to meet, work together and build strong bonds, which will reduce any concerns of loneliness at work. Floor plans should include meeting rooms and rest areas that promote social interaction on both professional and more personal levels.

Many businesses have already begun to adopt their physical spaces to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of workforces, suggesting we may not be far away from the next stage of the office.

32.What can we know about working offices from paragraph 1 and 2?

A.They are at a turning point.

C.They are in great demand.

B.They disturb work-life balance.

D.They stick to traditional designs.

33.What's special about the hybrid model?

A.The work schedule is very flexible.

B.Employees can work at a distance they like.

C.The number of people at home can be easily managed.

D.The benefits of physical offices and remote work are combined.

34.Which aspect of the future office does the author focus on in paragraph 4?

A.Providing working equipment.

C.Reducing the company cost.

B.Promoting workers'well-being.

D.Increasing working efficiency.

35.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.Physical Office:Still needed?

C.Office Design Trend: Always in Change?

B.Future Office: A Possible Solution?

D.The Office of the Future: Are We There Yet?

第二节：（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。

Now more than ever, libraries have become a center for community learning. No two libraries are the same. One could be a center of students doing projects, while another could be a center for the homeless and people seeking jobs. 36 It used to be an unwelcome place for children, but now it has become a hub（活动中心）for community activity.

Holly Jackson, a library consultant, says that year by year, library checkouts are going up, and activities are well-attended.37 When you arrive, there will be someone there to help you and your children set up library cards, sign up for programs, and show you where the books are.

Jackson advises parents visiting the library when lots of activities are going on, as well as when it is quiet time. 38 It helps builds confidence in children to talk to librarians, participate in book selection, and share stories with others.

39 When there are a lot of activities, Jackson says some children can feel stressed. But going during quiet times gives children a chance to explore at their own pace and allows you the opportunity to meet different people.

“So often people say." 40'Go find out what's going on,” says Jackson. It could be for filling out a job application, or just finding a book. “Go find out what it is and find what is there for you and your family.”

A.However, the library provides more books than you expect.

B.Jackson says all you need to do to visit a library is show up!

C.The activities are what librarians design on purpose to attract readers.

D.Quiet time is also an important time to take your children to the library.

E.Parents can set a good example by using the library themselves as a resource.

F. Still,the focus of a library remains as a place for information and knowledge.

G. I haven't stepped foot in a library in years because I don't need to know it anymore.

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）

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。

Chicago was hit with a snowstorm over the weekend, and Jahmal Cole's 41 blew up with messages from elderly neighbors：They needed 42 shoveling（铲雪）in front of their homes．So Cole sent out a(n) 43online Friday night asking for 10 volunteers to come to his neighborhood, Chatham, to shovel the snow that was 44

When he went to the train station Saturday morning to see whether anyone had 45 to assist, he couldn't believe what he saw. About 120 people stood on the platform, many with shovels, 46              to work. Many volunteers were from outside Chicago. One man had 47 taken a bus from Indiana. He sent them out to dozens of addresses where snow needed to be 48

“When you're getting such emails, you don't want to 49 people,” said Cole. “This was literally me trying to help out the neighbors. I wanted to make a campaign next time, 50 more people to take action.”

After shoveling dozens of sidewalks and walkways, a 51 that lasted until 3 p.m. that afternoon, Cole and the volunteers went out together to have lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. To their 52,an unknown customer paid the bill for their 53.

“I'm 54 of our city,” Cole said. “People could have been home with families or making snowmen, but they came out to help, which 55 the spirit rooted in the city.”

第II卷

第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

On my second day in Anhui province, I visited Hongcun Village. The village, which is just about an 56(hour)drive from the town center, stands untouched by time.

The village is arranged around a lake, with big shady trees lining its bank. It gave me a sense of inner peace as soon as I stepped inside. 57(walk) through the village, I couldn't help but imagine what life 58(be)like then. In my mind, I saw people selling goods on the village's street. I saw tea shops 59 small snack shops. As I walked the footpaths 60(wear)away by time, I could hear the footsteps of the past echoing through the passageway. I wondered how 61 change this village has seen and what secrets this village 62(hide) behind its walls.

I've always loved ancient Chinese 63(architect)which unfortunately is getting difficult to find in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai. 64(luck),here in Hongcun, I not only admired ancient Chinese styled buildings, but I was also able to trace the footsteps of the people who lived and walked 65 very same road about five hundred years ago.

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）

假如你刚结束了“身边的急救知识”网络课程的学习，请你写一则留言对该课程进行评价。内容包括：

1．对课程的评价；2．改进建议。

注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I have finished the online course First Aid Knowledge Around Us.                                  

第二节：读后续写（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。

Melati and Isabel deeply love their home on the island, surrounded by tropical rain forests, green fields, and a vast ocean. Enjoying a swim at their local beach was once a daily pleasure for them. But when Melati was fifteen, and Isabel just ten, the sisters started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters near their home. More often than not, plastic bags would be around them as they swam and some were scattered on the beach. They got really upset about that.

Melati didn't think much about it until one day her teacher gave a lesson on some world heroes. Each of those people had sparked movements of positive changes in the world. They believed in the impact they could have and they did inspire more people to do something meaningful. After school, Melati walked home slowly in silence, concerned about the vast amount of plastic rubbish on the beach. The heroes crossed her mind. If they could do it, we could do it too, she thought. The idea lit her up. She couldn't wait to share what she thought with Isabel and quickened her pace.

“So many plastic bags around! The beach is dirty and messy! It's so terrible! We have lost the clean and beautiful beach. Can't we do something to get it back?” Melati said heartily. Isabel felt a bit puzzled at what to do, but she also had a strong desire to do something. Picturing a beach as fascinating as before in mind, the pair jumped with joy.

They talked a lot, anxious to know how Dad and Mom would respond to their ideas. That night when the family sat by the dinner table, the sisters eagerly got their ideas across. While Mom and Dad listened to the girls carefully, their eyes shone. “How amazing that would be! We are so proud of you!” Dad exclaimed. Mom came up, gave them a thumb up and hugged the sisters.

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。

Melati and Isabel decided to make a positive impact straight away.

One month later, Melati received a call from the local newspaper: