2022-2023学年湖南省娄底市五新联盟高二下学期期末线上检测英语试题含答案

2022-2023学年高二上学期期末线上检测

英 语

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

Driver Wanted

Clean driving license (执照).

Must be of smart appearance.

Age over 25.

Apply to (申请）：Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Royston.

Air Hostesses for International Flights Wanted

Applicants (申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.

Height: 1. 6 m to 1. 75m.

Education to GCSE standard.

Two languages. Must be able to swim.

Apply to: Recruitment (招聘) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR 37 KK.

Teachers Needed

For private language school.

Having college education.

Teaching experience unnecessary.

Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Ltd. 279 Canal Street, Royston.

1. What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?

A．Fond of beer and wine.

B．Not having college education.

C．Unable to speak a foreign language.

D．Punished for speeding and wrong parking.

2. What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?

A．She can't speak Japanese very well.

B．She once broke a traffic law and was fined

C．She has never worked as an air hostess before.

D．She doesn't feel like working long hours flying abroad.

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the three advertisements?

A．Male or female. B．Marriage.

C．Education. D．Working experience.

B

When put to tests, bees have long proved that they’ve got a lot more to offer than pollinating (授粉) , making honey and being loyal to a queen. The hard-working insects can change their behavior when things seem difficult, and now some scientists find there is proof that they also like to play.

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London performed an experiment, in which they set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area. But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with some small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, despite no apparent incentive (刺激)to do so. ”

Earlier studies have shown that the black and yellow bugs are willing to learn new tricks in exchange for food or other rewards. In this case, to get rid of external factors, scientists made sure the bees had adapted to their new home and that their environment was stress-free.

The finding suggests that like humans, insects also interact with objects as a form of play. Also similar to people, younger bees seem to be more playful than adult bees. “This research provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more complicated than we imagine. There are lots of animals who play just for the purpose of enjoyment, but most examples come from young mammals (哺乳动物) and birds,” said Lars Chittka, a professor of sensory and behavioral ecology at Queen Mary University of London, who led the study.

The study’s first author, Samadi Galpay, who is a PhD student at Queen Mary University of London, states that it is more evident that bees may be capable of experiencing feelings. “They may actually experience some kind of positive emotional states, even if basic, like other larger animals do. This finding has effects on our understanding of the sense and welfare of insects, which, consequently, encourages us to respect and protect wildlife on Earth ever more,” she says.；

4. What is the new finding about bees?

A．They are fond of having fun.

B．They are faithful to the queen.

C．They are adaptable to changes.

D．They are skilled at rolling balls.；

5. How did scientists remove external influences in the experiment?

A．By teaching bees new tricks.

B．By rewarding bees with food.

C．By making bees feel at home.

D．By building new homes for bees.；

6. What are Lars Chittka’s words mainly about?

A．The forms of bees’ interaction.

B．The complexity of bees’ minds.

C．The examples of mammals’ play.

D．The purpose of mammals’ enjoyment.；

7. What does Samadi Galpay say about the study result?

A．It backs up prior understanding of insects.

B．It reveals reasons for bees’ positive feelings.

C．It drives research on animals’ emotional state.

D．It contributes to wildlife conservation on Earth.

C

    I’ve been a volunteer in the Macmillan@Glasgow Libraries programme for just over a year. I got involved because I was looking for something to volunteer for after I retired from work. I thought being a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Volunteer might be a good way to do that by using some of the skills I learned at work.

At one time, I felt I made a real difference when a lady come to use the service. She was very upset, but she was not the person with cancer. It was her partner. She had lots of things on her mind. We, together with a counselor, had a chat about her to help deal with all the emotions she felt. We knew we could arrange something, so we discussed with her what could be done for her family. She was relieved that we could get something arranged for her and liked the fact that we managed to get the ball rolling during her visit.

The good thing about having the services in the library is that the environment is non-clinical and therefore more relaxing than the hospital or doctor’s surgery. The team in the library are not medically trained. That means we do not use big words or medical terms very often.

It’s great that the people who volunteer all work well together, helping each other to get a solution for people who come in. It’s good to have to team at the other end of the phone whenever we get something unusual. It is a pleasure to be able to help as a volunteer.

8. What can we infer about the author?

A．He is a retired doctor.

B．He is volunteering in a hospital.

C．He is a counselor in cancer.

D．He has fought against cancer before.

9. Why did the lady feel upset?

A．Because she was affected by cancer.

B．Because her husband suffered from cancer.

C．Because she didn’t know how to treat cancer.

D．Because she had a poor relation with her husband.

10. What do we know about the volunteers?

A．They do well in teamwork. B．They receive medical training.

C．They all waited to be helped. D．They often meet unusual things.

11. Why does the author write this text?

A．To call on readers to do voluntary work.

B．To show us how to help those in trouble.

C．To share his experiences as a volunteer.

D．To teach us how to take care of cancer patients.

D

Many of us are lucky enough to have some degree of choice over what we eat. But are the decisions we make about our diet as free as we assume?

It appears we’re hugely influenced by other people — especially those closest to us — when it comes to what we eat. Research has found that the closer and stronger two people’s connection is, the more control they have over each other’s food choices. This means social signals generally encourage us to eat more. Being around healthy eaters may guide you to eat healthier as well, though. Eating habits are also affected by what we see. “There is proof that, if you see pictures of food, that visual stimulation can inspire your desire to eat,” says a UK scientist, Suzanne Higgs.

Social media is one place where visual and social signals meet. Evidence shows if friends in your social network post regularly about particular types of food, it could lead you to copy them, for better or for worse. And research indicates that social media might be changing our relationship with food, making us think differently about what we eat. “If all your friends on social media are posting pictures of themselves consuming fast food, it’s going to set a norm that eating fast food is what people do,” says Higgs.

Research suggests we’re more likely to be attracted by photos of fast food, especially some rich in saturated fat(饱和脂肪), which can make us feel good, says Ethan Pancer, a professor in Canada. Humans are biologically prepared to seek out high-calorie food — an ability that helped our ancestors survive when they searched for food.

“Healthier foods are often seen as boring in comparison, and processed food is considered ‘cool’,” a researcher from France, Tina Tessitore, adds that, “In advertising, you see unhealthy food in social settings --- people having a barbeque with friends, for example, while healthy food usually focuses more on the nutritional value. If you saw friends eating salad together, it wouldn’t seem so true.” All of the findings are bothering researchers about the effects of social media, whether good or bad.

12. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

A．To present elements affecting eating habits.

B．To explain the reasons for advertising food.

C．To raise public awareness of physical health.

D．To conclude findings of a new research.

13. Which of the statements might Suzanne Higgs agree with?

A．Seeing photos of familiar food prevents you from eating more.

B．Social media has more influence on your dieting than close friends.

C．You may fall into the habit of fast food consumption following social media.

D．You’re sure to imitate what others make and eat if you regularly surf the Internet.

14. What can we infer from the article?

A．People are free to make a choice on what to eat.

B．Human beings are born to choose food rich in calorie.

C．The young generation prefer fast food because it’s “cool”.

D．You’ll be easily encouraged to pick out food by experts.

15. What might the author focus on in the following paragraph?

A．Researchers make market surveys testing netizens’ acceptance of salad.

B．Internet stars stand out in advertising different kinds of processed food.

C．Public opinions vary on the current issue of food safety and nutritious diet.

D．Researchers are becoming concerned about how social media affects our diet.

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。

Will there be an outbreak of bird flu that threatens human? Many experts disagree on when or whether a human pandemic (流行病) will occur, but do say there is a chance that the virus could mutate (变异), leading to widespread infection.     16    Here’s what you need to know to help keep yourself healthy.

Stock up on food, water and household supplies. If there is a bird flu pandemic, you’ll want to minimize your chance of catching it by staying indoors; you might even be required to stay home if the government asks that people remain in quarantine (隔离期). You’d better stock up today on at least two weeks’ essentials such as water, food, emergency and medical supplies.     17   

Have an outbreak plan. It may feel odd or uncomfortable to talk to family members and loved ones about the worst case-a pandemic case. But when that case strikes, you’ll all be much better off if you have a plan decided on and ready.     18    Figure out how you would care for them and what your first response and responsibilities would be; this is an especially important conversation to have with those in need of special care.

    19     Things like keeping a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting enough rest can help keep you healthy in an outbreak and also keep you from catching the common cold. Particularly in a flu outbreak situation, it will be important to wash our hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Be diligent about covering coughs and sneezes with tissues.

Moreover, know your essential health information such as blood type, allergies, and past or current medical conditions. Make a list of that essential information for all the members of your family.     20     And do make sure everyone in your household knows where to find it.

A．Pick up the good habits.

B．Work out regularly to stay slim.

C．It is wise to keep it somewhere safe and visible.

D．Talk with your friends and family about how you’d respond to an epidemic.

E．It’s important to ask yourself these questions before a pandemie occurs.

F．That will help you get through an extended time at home if there is an outbreak.

G．In that case, the best thing you can do right now is to prepare for that possibility.

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。

I have just started my job as an English Language Assistant in the Parisian suburbs. I was    21    by how rich Paris really is. The    22    of the buildings and the large amount of luxurious (豪华的) monuments completely    23    the city's rich reputation. I was also very surprised at how    24    the suburbs are: in the UK, traditionally, the suburbs are the    25    part of a city, but here it is the complete opposite.

The schools that I teach in are located just outside of Paris and are not as wealthy as the ones in the centre of the city. However, the    26    here are so eager to learn my language.

For my first lesson I    27    some postcards and souvenirs to show my pupils what my hometown is like in the UK. They were so excited by my postcard of my town’s    28    and my souvenir of the Welsh dragon. For us in the UK, a postcard of the castle is not necessarily the most exciting thing but, for these pupils it    29    real-life magic and mystery. I realized that in their suburbs there are no castles or famous monuments. All those things    30    to Paris.

One of the teachers told me that despite the    31    that these children live only four kilometers away from Paris, some of them have never been there throughout their entire lives. I    32    a chance for them to discover another world.

I never    33    , until my job in France, just how    34    education really is. For these children it represents an opportunity to do something different; it represents hope for their    35    and that is priceless.

21. A．impressed B．encouraged C．delighted D．frightened

22. A．history B．color C．appearance D．architecture

23. A．enjoy B．represent C．ruin D．acquire

24. A．different B．large C．quiet D．beautiful

25. A．dirtiest B．poorest C．richest D．easiest

26. A．people B．farmers C．pupils D．workers

27. A．brought in B．took in C．asked for D．gave up

28. A．scenery B．advantages C．mountain D．castle

29. A．meant B．practised C．lost D．explained

30. A．survive B．belong C．allow D．happen

31. A．habit B．effort C．fact D．disadvantage

32. A．spoiled B．kept C．offered D．provided

33. A．proved B．admitted C．knew D．realized

34. A．convenient B．valuable C．practical D．simple

35. A．families B．academics C．abilities D．futures

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。

Thirteen years ago, James Cameron's science fiction Avatar entered the Chinese movie market, creating a 3D, giant screen age. Its long-awaited sequel(续集) The Way of Water is set to greet audiences in China on Dec 16.

The main characters of the sequel are Jake Sully and Neytiri,     36     live on the planet of Pandora with their several     37    (child). A familiar threat(威胁) returns and shows up     38    (frequent), which forces Jake Sully to lead the army to protect their planet through thick and thin. The movie will come out in various formats,     39    (include) 3D, IMAX, 4K and so on, and 160 different languages, aimed     40    (create) a wonderful experience.

Since the pandemic(疫情) broke     41     in 2019, China's movie market     42    (struggle) for a shortage of quality blockbusters(大片), making the Avatar sequel     43     big hope for many insiders near the end of this year. Will it be an equally     44    (success) blockbuster? Let's wait     45     see.

第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

46. 假如你是李华，上周六你校英语俱乐部举行了一次主题为“Should civil drones (民用无人机) be allowed?”的辩论赛。请根据所给提示写一篇短文，介绍此次辩论赛的情况并说说自己的看法，然后发表在英语校刊上。

参考词汇：辩论 debate

注意:

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

第二节(满分25分)

47. 阅读材料，概写一篇60词左右的文字。

What started as a race to space between the United States and Russia has turned out to be a technological revolution that has greatly improved the quality of daily life throughout the world. Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have invented new technology to make space flights doable. The same technology, when applied on Earth, has produced thousands of products in the areas of health and sports that have significant impacts on our lives.

Many of these improvements are in the fields of health and medicine. NASA-inspired technology fueled the great advances in the early detection of deadly diseases. For instance, computer chips designed for the Hubble telescope are used in digital imaging devices that help medical professionals detect cancer at very early stages. Eye doctors can now diagnose vision problems in very young children by using ocular screening. Ultrasound scanners, portable x-ray devices, and bone analyzers are among the medical devices developed with the help of space technology.

Fogless ski goggles and special sportswear are among the hundreds of items of sports equipment inspired by NASA technology. Space technology has been applied to sports too. The running shoes that athletes use today have midsoles that act like shock absorbers and keep the runners steady while in motion. These shoes utilize the technology NASA used to design the moon boot. In golf, athletes use a new ball that employs NASA research on how to make the flight of the ball from the tee to the green faster and more accurate. In swimming, athletes can swim faster because of NASA-developed riblets in the fabric of their swimsuits.

Almost all aspects of daily life continue to improve because NASA scientists are still at work. Transportation, methods of preparing food, and work environments are other ways in which NASA technology has made significant changes.

参考答案

1. D

2. D

3. B

4. A    

5. C    

6. B    

7. D

8. A；

9. B；

10. A；

11. C

12. A    

13. C    

14. B    

15. D

16. G    

17. F    

18. D    

19. A    

20. C

21. A；

22. D；

23. B；

24. A；

25. C；

26. C；

27. A；

28. D；

29. A；

30. B；

31. C；

32. D；

33. D；

34. B；

35. D

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46.          Recently a discussion has been held in our class and it focused on whether civil drones should be allowed. different students have different opinions.

Most of the students insist on allowing civil drones. On the one hand, civil drones can bring more convenience to our life. On the other hand，they can offer help in the disasters. But the rest don't think so. In their opinion，civil drones may invade somebody's privacy, which will cause trouble. And they can also affect public safety.

As far as I'm concerned, we should make good use of civil drones in some fields and also observe the safety rules of our country .

47. The technologies innovated to meet the demand of space flights are also employed in people’s daily life. For instance, in health, some technology is adopted to detect early cancer, or diagnose eye diseases. In sports, some technology is applied to manufacture sports shoes to keep athletes running steadily, or to make swimsuits for athletes to swim faster.