江苏省苏州市五区四市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案）

江苏省苏州市五区四市2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读理解

Looking for a big-leafed houseplant that will make a statement in your room and decorate your home? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

Peace Lily

Extremely easy to look after this popular, flowering plant is very tolerant and undemanding. It is a beloved houseplant for its large, glossy oval leaves and unusual white spoon-shaped flowers. Typically blooming in the spring, this lovely plant can effectively brighten up a living space.

African Mask Plant

This indoor plant is a smaller plant with large dark green leaves that are shaped like a heart. Native to tropical (热带的) parts of Africa, it prefers high heat and high humidity. That can be somewhat a tricky task for the average plant owner to achieve in their home, who is likely to have trouble duplicating (复制) these steamy conditions.

Snake plant

Commonly referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue, it is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. With tall, twisting sword-shaped leaves that grow upright, it has air-purifying capabilities and can merrily grow in almost dark corners of the house. But the plant is poisonous to dogs and cats, so it’s wise to keep this plant away from them, if your pets are plant chewers.

Kentia Palm

Caring for the Kentia Palm plant is very straightforward, which can be neglected for weeks at a time. Quite enjoying a bit of shade, it has big leaves that grow from a narrow base and is great for filling a corner without taking up much floor-space. Place it in front of a blank wall, and its arching fronds (大型复叶) will cast beautiful shadows.

1、Which of the following requires an experienced plant owner?

A. Peace Lily.  B. African Mask Plant.

C. Snake plant.  D. Kentia Palm.

2、What do we know about the Snake Plant?

A. It poses little danger to dogs and cats.

B. It is better for purifying air than others.

C. It gets its name from a poisonous snake.

D. It grows well in shady areas of the house.

3、What feature do the listed household plants share?

A. Distinctive leaves.  B. Flowering season.

C. Growth temperature. D. Striking size.

Five-year-old Willard struggled to tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9. Unfortunately, his school teacher knew nothing about dyslexia(阅读障碍). She didn’t try to help him. Not surprisingly, Willard didn’t like school. Usually, his mind drifted-to playing outside, to his dog Maxie, or to the ants that lived near his family’s garden shed. Willard was especially curious about those ants. He felt like them-small and insignificant. Thus, one day, noticing that some ants were trying to build a house, he decided to help them and constructed a little building. Then he put sugar inside to encourage the ants to move in. When they did, Willard built more houses. He even built an ant school, with tiny swings, ladders and a merry-go-round. With the passage of time, a love for little things began to grow in his heart.

At school, Willard still struggled, but now he knew he could do something special. Maybe he wasn’t a failure after all.

When he quit school at age 15 and decided to pursue his dream of becoming one of the best artists in the world, his mother advised him, “The smaller you carve, the bigger your name will become.” So using a powerful microscope, he began to carve grains of sand, bits of fiber, and even specks(小颗粒)of dust.

Willard works best at night when there are few disturbances. He calms his body and, holding his breath, he carves between heart beats when blood is not pulsing through his fingertips. He often works for months to complete a sculpture. Then he paints it with bits of acrylics(丙烯画). Willard’s favorite paintbrush is one hair from the back of a dead housefly!

His sculptures have made Willard a wealthy man. But he says, “Success isn’t about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring; it’s about persevering and achieving your dreams.”

4、Why does the author mention Willard’s struggles early on in school?

A. To express sympathy for Willard’s misfortune.

B. To show the teacher’s ignorance about dyslexia.

C. To state why Willard developed interest in little things.

D. To describe how Willard felt about insignificant things.

5、What can we infer from his mother’s advice in paragraph 3?

A. Best artists center on small carvings.

B. It calls for patience to become famous.

C. Carving small is a strategy for success.

D. Achieving big names makes a difference.

6、How have the tiny sculptures affected Willard?

A. He has become a millionaire.

B. He has learnt to use microscopes well.

C. He has recovered from dyslexia.

D. He has gained a sense of achievement.

7、What mainly contributes to Willard’s success?

A. Enough time and others’ recognition.

B. Material pursuit and great enthusiasm.

C. Specific goals and great concentration.

D. Powerful instruments and proper instructions.

In Japan’s northeast Miyagi county, residents can find life partners via a government-sponsored, Artificial Intelligence-driven matchmaking service. Throughout the land, there are public and company-sponsored singles parties and “life design workshops” meant to urge young adults to make a concrete timeline for marriage and family. The city of Tokyo even teaches basic dating skills, such as the art of conversation.

Japan has the fastest-aging population of any post-industrial nation on earth. The current total birth rate — the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime — is1.3, well below the “replacement level” of 2.1 kids per woman, which is broadly accepted as the rate needed to ensure a stable population.

A periodic survey by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research found close to a fifth of men and about 15% of women expressing disinterest in marriage. Almost a third of men and a fifth of women in their fifties in Japan have never been married.

The country’s leadership is convinced that more marriages are the answer, so Japan’s new Children and Families Agency set to launch in April, will offer “marriage support service” in each of Japan’s 47 counties.

But many experts say the only way Japan can really save itself is by getting rid of the “male breadwinner, female carer” norms (准则) that continue to support policymaking and corporate management. “Post-industrial countries(like Sweden) that made it possible to balance work and family have not suffered large declines in birth rates,” Harvard sociologist Mary Brinton noted in are cent presentation.

Professor Masahiro Yamada, a sociologist at Chuo University, is doubtful whether Japan will escape its existential crisis. “It’s not a problem of matchmaking. It’s an issue of more men with unstable incomes,” he said. “Even among regular workers, relative incomes are falling.”

Lower incomes are far more of a discouragement to marriage in East Asia than in the U.S. or Europe, Yamada says, as Asian men put more emphasis on unilaterally(单方面)earning enough to support children. A truly effective policy, he argues, would double or triple investment in families instead of seniors. “Japan is going to sink, right along with its birth rate,” he warned. “And South Korea and China will be right behind us.”

8、What’s the function of AI-driven matchmaking service?

A. To offer a platform for seeking life partners.

B. To update the country’s basic dating service.

C. To sponsor residents to attend singles parties.

D. To teach young Japanese how to go on dates.

9、What can we learn from paragraphs 2 and 3?

A. Birth rate in Japan is higher than aging rate.

B. Japan’s population structure is out of balance.

C. Most of the Japanese dislike children or seniors.

D. Women are less likely to marry than men in Japan.

10、What does Masahiro Yamada think of the matchmaking service?

A. It leads to an increase of income.

B. It touches the surface of the issue.

C. It saves Japan from the present crisis.

D. It departs from Japan’s existing norm.

11、What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Can Japan increase its birth rate? B. Will the service catch on in Japan?

C. Will Japanese men’s incomes rise? D. Can Japanese balance work and family?

Gracing every continent of the Earth, wetlands are essential to the planet’s health, often compared to its vital organs, acting as arteries (动脉)that carry water and as kidneys(肾脏)that filter(过滤)harmful substances.

Wetlands serve as protectors: they form protective barriers against tsunamis and absorb the excess rainfall. During the dry season in dry climates, wetlands release the stored water which helps delay the attack of drought and reduce water shortages. They also store vast quantities of carbon, helping ease climate change. Home to some of the most diverse and rich ecosystems, wetlands support one billion people.40 percent of all plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands.

World Wetlands Day is observed each year on 2 February to increase people’s understanding of the importance of wetlands and raise awareness of the urgent need to protect the threatened natural treasure.

“We are proud to join in this celebration and recognize the unique and valuable ecosystem services provided by wetlands. We are committed to doing our part to conserve and protect wetlands, and we are calling on all of you to join us in this vital cause,” said UNCCD (The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw.

To date, nearly 90 percent of the world’s wetlands have been degraded or lost, with 35 percentin the last 5O years alone. That is why on this World Wetlands Day, UNCCD is joining the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and other partners to highlight the examples of countries and communities making strides in wetland restoration.

As stressed by the UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw, successful wetland restoration requires a joint effort from governments, civil society and the private sector. Investments in science for technology innovation, infrastructure for effective management and financial mechanisms for project implementation(实施)can turn the tide toward a better future for wetlands.

12、Why are wetlands essential to us?

A. They help fight against viruses. B. They offer clean drinking water.

C. They maintain ecological balance. D. They prevent the natural disasters.

13、How does the author present the current situation of wetlands in paragraph 5?

A. By giving examples. B. By listing figures.

C. By making comparisons. D. By analyzing causes.

14、What do the underlined words “turn the tide” mean in paragraph 6?

A. Follow the trend.  B. Break the ice.

C. Run the risk.  D. Change the game.

15、What is the text mainly about?

A. Wetland ecosystem. B. Wetland restoration.

C. Wetland exploration. D. Wetland biodiversity.

二、七选五

16、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。

Life is filled with regrets. Ask anyone around you what their regrets are and they usually have no difficulty coming up with many items on their “regret list.” ①________.Here are four things that I regret most not doing in my 20s.

②________

I regret not focusing more on where I wanted to go in life, what I wanted to do, who I wanted to be and what it would take to get there. With some more designing in my twenties, I’d be further ahead in my 40s and perhaps a bit happier as well.

Seizing more experiences

I wish I had lived somewhere else before settling down. ③________.Others have said they regret not pursuing their hobbies or learning to sky dive or mountain climb. I prefer to stay on the ground, but I do regret not learning more, not trying new things that are hard to fit into the life of a fortysomething working wife and mother.

Living a more active lifestyle

The bodies of youth are wasted on the young...I wish I had run a marathon before my knees ached, that I had biked more, hiked more, and took spinning classes when my legs were stronger. ④____ ____. We don't often realize that we have squandered(浪费)our physical abilities until things start aching.

Making more friends

I regret not reaching out more, putting more effort into creating a lot of support that would carry me through more difficult times. We socialize sure, but many of us don’t put enough importance on building deep and lasting friendships. Some do, but many don’t. ⑤________!

Life is good; don’t misunderstand. How I wish I had planned more, lived more, and stretched myself more when I had the freedom and energy to do so.

A. Better planning

B. Travelling more

C. How they wish for a second chance

D. If only they had got through difficulties

E. I regret not learning to paint or speak Italian

F. I regret not joining a softball team or volleyball league

G. And for some reason our twenties are ripe for a field of regrets

三、完形填空（15空）

When I was 16,  I wanted to buy an album(专辑)from my favorite band, but I could ____1____pay for it. My parents were not the type of people to give money to me ____2____, or even for work done at home.

This led me to search for work opportunities in my neighborhood and I was ____3____to Mrs. Hudson, the oldest person in the community. At over eighty years old, Mrs. Hudson could no longer ____4____ her garden, and I offered to help her out.

My first job was to ____5____ weeds in her front yard and backyard. After this____6____task, I mowed(修剪)her lawn. With the $10 earned from my first day of work, I bought that____7____. Listening to music, I felt a cool ____8____running through my heart, which made me realize all the efforts I had made were worthwhile.

However, my desire for material possessions did not end there. I later set my ____9____ on a Gameboy, which was very fashionable at the time. I started to work for multiple clients, in order to earn enough money to purchase this ____10____ possession.

After many days of working, I ____11____ enough money. But just after one day of playing on it, I realized that it was not as fun as I had thought. I ____12____ in the hot sun for hours doing yard work to buy something I did not ____13____. So the next day, I returned it for a full refund(退款).

Ever since that day, I have come to___14____ the value of money, realizing that the sweat and dedication that____15____earning it are truly invaluable assets that cannot be taken away from us.

17、A. slightly B. barely C. roughly D. nearly

18、A. out of nowhere B. out of condition 

C. out of question  D. out of work

19、A. assigned B. directed C. ordered D. referred

20、A. decorate B. guard C. tend D. water

21、A. pull out B. rule out C. sort out D. take out

22、A. awesome B. creative C. tiresome D. urgent

23、A. band B. collection C. edition D. patent

24、A. breeze B. current C. spring D. wind

25、A. ambition B. curiosity C. sights D. tastes

26、A. personal B. prized C. previous D. practical

27、A. charged B. gathered C. invested D. withdrew

28、A. dug B. struggled C. sweated D. wandered

29、A. lack B. lose C. want D. deserve

30、A. accept B. appreciate C. evaluate D. enjoy

31、A. come into B. fall into C. go into D. put into

四、短文填空

32、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。

Dressed in long robes, a crowd of young people wanders around pavilions(凉亭)and royal gardens. Their flowing sleeves and heavily embroidered(绣花的)skirts ①________(gentle)sway(摇曳)in the breeze. They are not actors nor actresses in a movie set, ②________ Hanfu enthusiasts in a themed event.

Benefiting from the growing ③________ (popular) of social media and a craze for traditional culture, Hanfu, ④________traditional style of clothing worn by the Han people, was brought back to the forefront by a new wave of Chinese youth.

A community called “Hua Yan Hui” was founded by Liu Xiang in 2011 following a movement ⑤________ emerged from the desire ⑥________ (express) national identity and growing cultural confidence. Yang Kunning, born in the 1990s, opened an account on the video-sharing platform Bilibili and posted videos ⑦________(feature) herself wearing Hanfu. Thousands of comments and likes pour in on her channel as viewers find her videos ⑧________(attract) and creative-mixing traditional culture ⑨________modern dance movements.

The Hanfu market in China ⑩_________ (estimate) to reach 12.54 billion yuan in 2022 and will likely rise to 19.11 billion yuan in 2025, according to research firm iMedia Research.

五、单词拼写

33、After drinking a cup of tea, she found herself completely________(精神振作的).（根据汉语提示单词拼写）

34、UNESCO put together an international team of ________(建筑师), engineers and heavy equipment operators to save the temples. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

35、Always regarded as a man of________(诚实正直)and honesty, the politician has won respect from the people nationwide. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

36、Though discouraged, I managed to force a weak smile,________(假装)to appreciate the results.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）

37、A business person________(谈判)with a large enterprise about a deal should use formal language in a straightforward manner. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

六、首字母填空

38、He voted for the change and expected his colleagues to do l________.（根据首字母单词拼写）

39、Production at the factory was i________for two hours because of power failure. （根据首字母单词拼写）

40、To apply for UNESCO World Heritage status, the three countries jointly s________ a proposal containing detailed research. （根据首字母单词拼写）

41、The thief burst into tears, begging the owner for f________ and swearing to pay back everything he had stolen. （根据首字母单词拼写）

42、Declaring that he was o________ to cloning humans, he ordered funds not be used for such an experiment. （根据首字母单词拼写）

七、书面表达

43、假如你是高二学生李华, 你校学生会近期要为即将参加高考的高三学子举行加油仪式(a pep rally), 现征集活动创意。请你给学生会写一封信表达对于活动的建议, 内容包括：

1. 写信目；

2. 活动建议；

3. 期待和祝福。

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。

To whom it may concern,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

八、读后续写

44、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。

My lucky bamboo

My wife Hannah, and I don’t usually keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. But after my diagnosis (诊断) with a brain cancer, I loved the idea of having something new and green around.

My friend Mitch gave me what he said was a lucky bamboo plant in a deep-green container. We placed the plant in the living room window across from the sofa where I spent much of the day.

I told Hannah I wanted to care for the plant myself. When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or brown or lose all its leaves, I was pleasantly surprised.

Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment at a time when I sometimes felt useless. The cancer limited my ability to walk, and the treatment left me worn out, making it hard for me to accomplish everyday tasks. As a family physician, I was used to being the one who provided care, not the one who received it.

Since my diagnosis, it seemed that I had to rely on help from other people. The enormous change left me feeling unsettled. Watering the plant, as small an act as it was, connected me to a core part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver.

Over the next few months, I recovered from surgery and completed treatment afterwards. Even after I returned to work, I continued to care for the plant. Soon, it had nearly doubled in height and its leaves were shiny. Both the tree and I were thriving(茁壮成长).

Then, surprisingly, it began to show signs of stress. I increased my watering. I fed it commercial plant food. No matter what I did, the leaves kept browning and dropping to the floor.

I grew more and more discouraged and uneasy. “I can’t even care for a simple plant!” I yelled. “I’m failing!” Hannah reminded me that we’d seen houseplants die before. She asked me why I was getting so worked up about this particular one.

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。

“If my lucky bamboo dies,” I said, “I might die too!”

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

As my anxiety decreased, I began to dig into online courses to help me figure out how to care for my ailing (状况不佳的) plant.

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参考答案

1、答案：B

2、答案：D

3、答案：A

4、答案：C

5、答案：C

6、答案：D

7、答案：C

8、答案：A

9、答案：B

10、答案：B

11、答案：A

12、答案：C

13、答案：B

14、答案：D

15、答案：B

16、答案：①-⑤ GAEFC

17、答案：B

18、答案：A

19、答案：B

20、答案：C

21、答案：A

22、答案：C

23、答案：B

24、答案：C

25、答案：C

26、答案：B

27、答案：B

28、答案：C

29、答案：C

30、答案：B

31、答案：C

32、答案：gently；but；popularity；a；which/that；to express；featuring；attractive； with；was estimated

33、答案：refreshed

34、答案：architects

35、答案：integrity

36、答案：pretending

37、答案：negotiating

38、答案：likewise/ikewise

39、答案：interrupted/nterrupted

40、答案：submitted/ubmitted

41、答案：forgiveness/orgiveness

42、答案：opposed/pposed

43、答案：To whom it may concern,

Delightedly informed that a pep rally for senior high school students is around the corner, I am writing to share my ideas.

First of all, it is very meaningful to invite our headmaster to deliver an inspiring speech, which can definitely lift up students’ spirits. Besides, interactive activities such as signing up their names on a large board or taking a group photo can give them a sense of participation, strengthening their determination to face the coming challenge.

I hope my suggestions can contribute to the successful launch of the rally.

Yours,

Li Hua

44、答案：

“If my lucky bamboo dies,” I said, “I might die too!” Unable to shake off the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my own shaky health, I cried tears when I was alone. Now that the tree was struggling, increasing fear seized me, which in turn helped me regain calmness. Sunk into thought, I realized I had wrongly connected my care of the plant— something over which I had at least some control—with my own survival—something over which I had no control.

As my anxiety decreased, I began to dig into online tutorials to help me figure out how to care for my ailing (状况不佳的) plant. Following the instructions, I transplanted the bamboo to a larger pot to give it room to grow. When it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive again. On seeing the tree in its new pot, I couldn’t help thinking of Mitch and the other people who have cared for and supported me. So blessed and grateful were I that nothing in this world could beat me, even the cancer.