2022-2023学年福建省厦门市思明区湖滨中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频无文字材料）

湖滨中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试

英语试卷

注意事项：

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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。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. Why did the woman go to Mallorca?

A. To see a friend. B. To look for a job.  C. To teach Spanish

2. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. Take him to hospital.  

B. Submit a report for him.

C. Go to a class with him.

3. Who will look after the children?

A. Jennifer.  B. Marie. C. Suzy.

4. What are the speakers going to do?

A. Go shopping.  B. Drive home. C. Eat out.

5. What are the speakers talking about?

A. How to fry fish.  

B. How to make coffee.

C. How to remove a bad smell.

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3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。

6. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV?

A. When he fails to get a ticket.  

B. When his friends are too busy.  

C. When the stadium is crowded.

7. How much did Gomez pay for the football game last time?

A. $20      B. $25.       C.$50.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What did Alex do in the afternoon?

A. He had a walk.    B. He went hunting    C. He planted trees

9. What did Alex bring back?

A. Flowers      B. Leaves.      C. Books.

10. What was Bob doing when Alex saw him?

A. Fishing      B. Taking pictures     C. Swimming

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What did David do on his most recent holiday?

A. He had a boat trip  

B. He took a balloon flight. 

C. He climbed a mountain.

12. What is on David’s list?

A. Gifts he needed to buy.  

B. Things he wished to do.   

C. Dates he had to remember.

13. Where does the woman suggest David go for his next holiday?

A. Australia.     B. California.      C. The Amazon.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. Why did Sarah make the phone call?

A. To ask a favor.   B. To pass on a message.   C. To make an appointment.

15. Where is Sarah now?

A. In Brighton.     B. At her home.     C. At the Shelton Hotel.

16. What time is Michael leaving his place tomorrow morning?

A. At 7：40.    B. At 8：00.      C. At 8：20.

17. What is the probable relationship between John and Sarah?

A. Neighbors.     B. Fellow workers.    C. Husband and wife. 

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. What do most people think is very important in spoken communication?

A. Pronunciation.    B. Vocabulary.     C. Grammar.

19. Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker?

A. To develop your reading fluency.

B. To improve your note-taking skills.

C. To find out your mispronunciations.

20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion?

A. Practice reading the words aloud.

B. Check the words in a dictionary.

C. Spell out the difficult words.

第二部分阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

STEM Tours

Innovative. Eye-opening. Inspiring.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math constantly reshape the communities we live in. Our STEM tours challenge students to develop imaginative solutions to global problems through critical thinking and creative expression.

Health Sciences in Great Britain

Paging the next generation of doctors, nurses, and health professionals — this tour through England and Scotland is for you. Trace the innovations that shaped Britain's modern healthcare landscape, and participate in hands-on workshops to discover how real-life medical careers operate.

Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities in Japan

Home to countless organizations specializing i robotics and engineering, Japan is at the forefront of innovation in sustainability and human mobility. From high-speed superconducting magnetic (磁悬浮) trains to ASIMO the robot, see how the future of cities is closer than you think in Japan. You can take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert before visiting other Japanese cities.

Agriculture in Ireland

Get your hands dirty as you experience the farm-to-table journey - an important part of life in Ireland — by visiting a variety of local farms around the country. Learn about organic and sustainable farming practices, the impact of climate change on traditional food production, and how each agricultural product requires specialized care.

Reef (礁) Regeneration and Conservation in Australia

As the world's largest living organism, the Great Barrier Reef is the foundation of Australia's coastal ecosystems. And Townsville, which will serve as your base of operations for this tour, is a world-famous center for scientific reef research and conservation. Conduct a field survey with koalas and snorkel (潜水) alongside the Reef.

21. Which best suits those expecting a career in medicine?

A. The tour in Australia. B. The tour in Japan.

C. The tour in Ireland.       D. The tour in Great Britain.

22. What does the tour in Ireland provide?

A. Healthcare workshops.           B. Robot programming classes.

C. Labor experience in the fields.    D. A field survey with sea lives.

23. Who is the text aimed at?

A. Students            B. Adventurers            C. Volunteers.          D. Artists.

B

The job description of a postman doesn't always include travelling through thick forests, fast-flowing waters and occasionally being run after by wild animals, but for D.Sivan, that is exactly what it is.

Every day for 30 years, this humble postman has been delivering post to some of the most remote villages in Coonoor which are inaccessible by road. Carrying the mail, he walks along the Nilgiri Mountain Railway track, walking through thick forests, crossing slippery streams and walking on railway bridges. Having travelled through the difficult path for 30 years, Mr. Sivan has grown fond of the wild animals he encounters on his daily walks, going so far as to say that they've all become his friends. But even his friends have occasionally caused him some trouble, with an elephant once having run after him. He was saved by a truck driver who spotted him and honked at the elephant. The animals recognize him now, though.

As the years rolled by, emails started replacing letter writing, And as more and more people moved from the Nilgiri hills to the plains-the towns of Mettupalayam and Coimbatore, Sivan's bag became lighter and lighter every day. Many weeks be ended up carrying just 3-4 letter to each village.

One day Sivan noticed that a man to whom he was supposed to deliver his pension had moved to Coimbatore. The man had fallen very sick and was hospitalized. Sivan tracked down the hospital, travelled 80 kms by bus and later car, and delivered the pension. The kind postman even paid for the whole trip himself!

Not all heroes wear a cape(披风);some have white hair and carry a simple bag full of letters. Not all heroes write cool stories on Instagram; some just sit outside a door and read out a son's letter to his mother.

24. Which of the following best describes Sivan's daily delivery journey?

A. Adventurous.   B. Awkward.   C.Comfortable.    D. Uneventful.

25. What do the underlined words "his friends" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Postmen.         B. Truck drivers.  

C. Wild animals.        D. Villagers in Coonoor

26. Why did Sivan travel to Coimbatore?

A. To draw his pension.      B. To enjoy a trip to the plains.

C. To get hospital treatment,     D. To send a pension check. 

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

A. Letters or Emails       B. Capeless Hero with a Bag

C. The Postal Service in Coonoor    D. The World's Busiest Postman

C

 If humans pump enough carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, the stratocumulus clouds (层积云) could disappear, and the earth's temperature could climb sharply to heights not predicted in current climate models. It would burn the planet. That's the conclusion of a paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience and described in detail by Natalie Wolchover for Quanta Magazine.

As Wolchover explained, clouds have long been one of the great uncertainties of climate models. Computer models that easily capture (捕获) the complexity and detail of most climate systems just aren't powerful enough to predict worldwide changes in cloud behavior. But clouds are important. They reflect sunlight away from the earth's surface. And stratocumulus clouds are those white blankets you might have seen as you looked out the window of an airplane, rolling out below you and hiding the ground. Researchers suspect that certain sudden, past jumps in temperature may have been caused by changes to clouds like these.

    For the new research, scientists modeled just a small patch of sky using a supercomputer. They found that if carbon dioxide levels reach about 1,200 parts per million (ppm) in the atmosphere, stratocumulus clouds break up. That's a very high carbon dioxide concentration. Right now, levels have climbed past 410 ppm—a dangerous change from 280 ppm before the Industrial Revolution.

But humans put more and more CO2 into the atmosphere every year. If current trends continue, the earth could reach 1,200 ppm within 100 to 150 years. This could happen if our society doesn't follow through on any of its commitments to reduce emissions(排放), Wolchover reported. And even if it does, the result would be another 8 degrees Celsius of heat added to the global average, on top of the dangerous changes already underway due to greenhouse gases.

That's an enormous change, and it goes beyond predictions of worldwide ice melt and catastrophic sea-level rise. And once the stratocumulus clouds are gone, Wolchover reported, they likely wouldn't reappear until atmospheric carbon dioxide levels dropped below where they are currently.

There's still some uncertainty in the data. The 1,200 ppm figure could change as scientists look into the issue further.

28. What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A. Most climate systems are not complex.

B. Cloud behavior is uncertain and hard to predict.

C. Temperature changes affect the stratocumulus clouds.

D. The stratocumulus clouds protect planes from sunlight.

29. How did the scientists study clouds in the new research?

A. By measuring the sea level. 

B. By comparing climate models.  

C. By experimenting in a natural state.

D. By computer modeling and analyzing.

30. What does "it" refer to in paragraph 4?

A. The atmosphere.       B. The earth.        C. The result.    D. Our society.  

31. Which of the following statements would Wolchover most probably agree with?

A. The effects of CO2 emissions have been fully assessed.

B. The stratocumulus clouds won't return if they are gone..

C. The breakup of stratocumulus clouds could result in catastrophes.

D. Once CO2 level reaches 1,200 ppm, stratocumulus clouds will go extinct.

D

Claude Monet,Pablo Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci...the art world has never lacked talent.And now, a new painter is ready to join the list, although this one isn't even human.

Next month,auction house Christie's Prints and Multiples will make history by offering the first piece of art created by artificial intelligence for sale.The painting is a portrait of a man called Edmond de Belamy,and is expected to be sold for up to $10,000.The work, which features a man with a mysterious look on his face,was created by software developed by the French art group Obvious,Laugero-Lasserre,an art collector from France,called the work"fantastic and amazing at the same time".This isn't the first example of Al-produced artwork,  as Al has already been used to write poems and compose songs. However,  many people doubt whether it should be called art at all. According to Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910),art is about evoking emotion, It's "a means of... joining people together in the same feelings",he once said.

So,if the emotion behind art is what makes it,the ability to create and use tools is what makes human beings different from other species. And as a tool itself, the AI technology used to create the portrait is the result of a lot of effort made by several designers, Together,  they “fed" the AI with a huge collection of paintings from the 14th to the 18th centuries,  until it was able to work out how to make similar paintings of its own.

The introduction of AI art could be the beginning of a new artistic movement. However, not everyone is ready to welcome these high-tech artists just yet.

32.Why are the talented artists mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A.To make a comparison.      B.To offer some background.

C. To add some information.     D.To introduce a new topic.

33. What does the underlined word “evoking" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Easing.   B.Controlling.    C.Creating.   D.Relieving.

34.What can we learn from the text?

A.AI hadn't created paintings before.

B.AI created artwork for the first time.

C.The price of the AI painting is the highest.

D.The Russian writer thought badly of the work.

35.What will be probably talked about in the following paragraph?

A.Statements supporting Al art.

B.Different opinions about Al art.

C.Famous artworks that AI has created.

D.AI technology used to create the portrait.

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。

Supporting Others

We’re always being told that the secret to happiness lies in helping others. Indeed, it’s natural to want to support those we care about, especially if we are in a position to do so.   36   

When we offer support, it may not always be wanted.   37   In this case, offering support in the manner of “... if l were you, I would ...” can feel like a scolding rather than support. If our support feels conditional, it can feel burdensome.

38      When someone is trying to manage illness or a house move, just saying “What would help you today?” can be amazingly supportive. Or, suggest what you can do for them: picking up some shopping, taking the dog for a walk. Even if it’s not needed, just knowing you’ ve been thought of can be supportive in itself.

Try to be mindful of offering support that is disabling, rather than enabling. My son, when aged five, wanted to make a cup of tea. I could see how inspiring it was for him to be able to do this. So I filled the kettle and took him through the safety measures. It felt like a huge risk but it worked. His pleasure was immeasurable. The same principle applies when we offer support that increases someone else’s capacity.   39   

Sometimes the only support that’s needed is to listen without judgement.   40   This reassures them that someone cares enough to listen while they ground themselves. When times are tough, remember to keep things stable. Waiting until the storm has passed is all it takes.

Support often works best when it’s a two-way process. It is good to know how to accept help from others as well as offer support to them.

1. Just be there, while someone lets out their feelings.
2. Ask what support is needed and provide a practical one.
3. This can often be a bigger gift than just doing it for them.
4. But we can do more by thinking about the support we offer.
5. Because being judgmental can only make someone annoyed.
6. Sometimes people are trying to manage life in their own way.
7. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of supporting others.

第三部分，语言知识运用（共三节，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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One day, Marga asked if I would join her in hiking to Base Camp at the foot of Mount Qomolangma to celebrate her 60th birthday. I ___41___ the opportunity.

We met our guide Achut Pandey in Kathmandu. He was a man of joy and ___42___, who had been to Base Camp over 100 times.

When we left Namche Bazaar, we took the Three High Passes route, which is less-traveled, longer and more ___43___. The temperatures ranged from the teens to below 0°F. We were nearly ___44___. When we were done with dinner, we ___45___ ourselves to our sleeping bags. While we ___46___ were able to down a couple of eggs and a piece of toast, the higher we went, the less we ___47___. Eventually, it was a lot of ___48___ to just eat a bowl of rice. The altitude ___49___ us in other ways too. As our appetites slowed, so did our ___50___. Renjo La Pass, the first pass, was supposed to take eight hours. It took 12.

Achut's faith in us was never ___51___. He greeted us each day with a ___52___ “good morning.” Before we ___53___ Base Camp, he carried our packs and skillfully negotiated our moods and capabilities. We trusted him as he ___54___ us, confident and strong, up and down icy, ___55___ and sometimes narrow paths.

Thanks to Achut, I made it, at 65.

41. A. jumped at       B.turned down   C. looked for        D. gave up

42. A. wealth          B. honesty        C. kindness      D. taste

43. A. difficult       B. preferable     C. crowded     D. deserted

44. A. mad             B. starved     C. desperate     D. frozen

45. A. exposed        B. withdrew       C. helped     D. resigned

46. A. gradually         B. ultimately    C. obviously    D. initially 

47. A. expected        B. rested        C. ate     D. suffered

48. A. fun          B. effort             C. fortune     D. pressure

49. A. humbled       B. supported        C. confused      D. directed

50. A. growth          B. speech        C. breathing     D. pace

51. A. restored          B. tested          C. shaken     D. rewarded

52. A. unwilling        B.cheerful       C. calm          D. meaningless

53. A. reached          B. left             C. guarded     D. established

54. A. admired        B. praised        C. contacted      D. guided

55. A. straight      B. muddy       C. uneven      D. smooth

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。

A

The Heimlich manoeuvre,which was created by an American doctor，Henry Heimlich in 1974，56.___________(save) many people's lives since its invention because it is quick, 57. _______________ (practice) and easy to perform. In spite of its advantages，doing the Heimlich manoeuvre 58________ a child is not recommended, for you may hurt him.

B

As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them 59____________(form) bad habits. These bad habits, if 60________(leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults. To change bad habits is never easy, even with many 61_________(attempt). There is a famous saying based on the philosophy of Aristotle: “We are  62________ we repeatedly do.”  

C

The beautiful Li River and its amazing surrounding scenery is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in China. However, the 63.___________ (grow) in tourism meant the increase of the local population as well as 64._________ number of commercial and industrial enterprises. Chemicals used to increase crop production led to severe water quality issues, 65.__________ (cause) a decrease in the number of fish species.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （满分15分）

66.学校拟组织同学们于本周六前往市博物馆参观中国近现代画展，请你代表学生会在你们学校的“英语角”写一则参观展览活动的英文书面通知。内容要点包括:

1.展览的基本信息;

2.展览的主要看点;

3.参观活动的安排和注意事项;

注意：1．词数80词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：中国近现代画展Chinese Modern Art Exhibition

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The Students’ Union

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。

Jonathan had been wandering on the streets for almost a whole day after angrily running away from his home in the morning. Thinking of his quarrel with his mother for his study, he still felt depressed and hopeless.

It was freezing and snowing at dusk on such a winter day. And the sky was dark. He was walking down an empty set where there were no passers-by, because people must have locked themselves at home for warmth. Jonathan was walking to a crossroad when suddenly he encountered a little boy stuck in the middle of the road alone like him.

Jonathan had meant to turn a blind eye to him at first. But the boy’s sad crying and the worry that he might be hit by cars made Jonathan just not walk away. He approached, saying, “Hey! What are you doing alone here? Where is your mother?”

“I want to go to mama and papa. Please take me home,” the boy replied, bursting into tears. Jonathan led him away from the crossroad. Then, he asked worriedly, “How did you come here? What’s your name?”

“I’m Leo. I was playing with my cat. He ran away, and I ran after him for a long distance. But when I turned back home, I lost my way,” cried the boy. Feeling pity for the boy, Jonathan decided that he couldn’t leave the little boy alone here. With no cellphone and considering the police station was far from here, Jonathan decided to help him first.

He took him to different neighborhoods, aiming to look for his home. But things didn’t go that smoothly as he had expected. It was getting darker, and Jonathan thought he had to find Leo’s home. He knocked on every door, noneffective. Exhausted and starving, he realized Leo must be as hungry as him. He offered him the chocolate he had bought with his rest money. It was snowing more heavily, and he removed his coat and put it around Leo.

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。

Suddenly, a police car was drawing, and Jonathan waved with excitement to it.____________

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Seeing Leo and his parents off, Jonathan was lost in thought.  ___________________

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