2022-2023学年福建省泉州市德化二中高二（下）期中英语试卷（含答案）

2022-2023学年福建省泉州市德化二中高二（下）期中英语试卷

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

第I卷（选择题）

一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）

A

As the leaves start to change color and the autumn air turns fresh，sometimes nothing is more appealing than the attraction of a good book.Here are our four top picks for the best books.
The Most Fun We Ever Had
By Claire Lombardo
Doubleday
David and Marilyn have been married forever.Four kids and decades later，they're still as in love as the day they met.Lombardo paints an extraordinary picture of a family in what could well be one of the best novels published this year.
The Shadow King
By Maaza Mengiste
W.W.Norton & Company
A historical novel that takes place in the 1930s Ethiopia，The Shadow King focuses on the female soldiers who take up arms in World War H.In beautiful prose（叙述），Mengiste shines a light on those whose lives are not often noticed.
Someone We Know
By Shari Lapena
Pamela Dorman Books
A quiet suburban town is shaken by a series of break-ins and a body that turns up in the trunk of a car in this latest psychological thriller by the author of The Couple Next Door.How are the crimes related？And what does the invader know？
The Only Plane in the Sky ：An Oral History of 9 /11
By Garrett M.Graff
Avid Reader Press
Journalist Graff puts together an oral history of 9/11 from the perspective of nearly everyone involved.Every single line is breathtaking and heartbreaking，weaving together the story of previously-unimaginable and tragic events that changed history.

1.  Which of the following published the book about the army？ ______

A. Doubleday. B. W.W.Norton & Company.
C. Pamela Dorman Books. D. Avid Reader Press.

2.  Which author is good at writing suspense stories？ ______

A. Claire Lombardo. B. Maaza Mengiste.
C. Shari Lapena. D. Garrett M.Graff.

3.  Which of the following is TRUE about The Only Plane in the Sky：An Oral History of 9/11？ ______

A. It's about some true stories in 9/11.
B. It's about some female soldiers in World War Ⅱ.
C. It's about a journalist's experience in 9/11.
D. It's about a single tragic event in 9/11.

B

Ten years ago I used to be very fit （健康的）．I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends．I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks．In those days I didn't earn very much．I had a job in an office．It wasn't a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing．
Then，about eight years ago，I got a much better job．The pay was better，but the hours were a lot longer．I bought a car and drove to work every day．I began to take people out to lunch．And I began to put on weight，too．I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn't have any time for things like that any more．
There's a lot of stress （压力） in my job．Perhaps that's why I started drinking more than I used to．For example，I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home，but then I started filling my glass to the top，and instead of having one glass，I would have several．I started smoking a lot，too．I never used to smoke at all．
Two months ago I had a heart attack．At first I just couldn't believe it．Luckily it wasn't very serious．The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less．He also advised me to work less and get more exercise．But I just haven't any time!My job takes everything out of me!
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job．Perhaps I could do something like I used to do．But if I do that，I won't earn as much．I have a family to support．I have to think of them，too．I just don't know what I should do．What do you think？

4.  Compared with ten years ago，what is worse for the author now？ ______

A. His job． B. His pay．
C. His means of transport． D. His health．

5.  According to the passage，when the author got the better job，which of the following is NOT true？ ______

A. He got higher pay．
B. His working hours weren't long．
C. He found it very stressful．
D. He had little free time at weekends．

6.  After the author had a heart attack，the doctor advised him ______ ．

A. not to work any longer
B. to take a long vacation abroad
C. to stop smoking and take exercise
D. not to eat out any more

7.  What can we learn about the author？ ______

A. The author is not sure what he should do now．
B. The author has taken the doctor's advice．
C. The author has got another new job．
D. The author feels much better now．

C

    A new device (设备) called Orion is helping those who are blind to see. It does this in a new way by helping them experience the world around them.
    Jason Esterhuizen lost his eyesight after a car accident. He never thought he would be able to see light or movement again. But now with the movement of a switch (开关), his world suddenly grew brighter.
    He says, "I still can't put it into words. I mean from being able to see absolutely nothing, it's completely black, to all of a sudden seeing little flickers (闪烁) of light move around." It is not full or normal sight, but Esterhuizen can move about in the world around him.
    The new technology uses several parts. One is a small device placed in the brain. The other parts are a video camera on sunglasses and a processing device that can be carried in a person's clothes. When the user points the camera, a signal goes to the processor (处理器) and then back to the glasses. The glasses then are in wireless communication with the device in the brain. The information causes a pattern to develop in the part of the brain. The pattern helps users sense or see movement and shapes of light. And it all happens in seconds.
    Esterhuizen is one of just two people in the U. S. testing this technology. He says that "I can tell someone moving across the room, walking past me or walking away from me, or it's a light against the wall. It is just amazing to have some form of functional vision again." He adds that now he can do everyday activities around his home that he once could not. It is easier to walk outside.
    The researchers believe that one day this technology could help people who have lost their vision because of illnesses like diabetes. It may also help those with poor vision or who were born blind.

8.  Which of the following caused Esterhuizen to go blind?

A. An illness. B. A car accident.
C. A brain damage. D. A genetic problem.

9.  What can we know about sunglasses of the new technology?

A. They are put in the brain.
B. They are carried in the user's clothes.
C. They are mainly used to protect a person's eyes.
D. They communicate wirelessly with a small device.

10.  What can we infer about Esterhuizen in Paragraph 5?

A. He fully regains his sight.
B. He always does daily activities freely.
C. He feels delighted to see the world again.
D. He is the only one to test this technology.

11.  What is the main idea of the text?

A. Orion makes homes brighter.
B. Orion functions as normal eyes.
C. A new equipment helps the blind see.
D. A new technology happens in seconds.

D

Feeling extremely stressed by your to-do list can make you unhappy, but a new study suggests that more free time might not be the magic way most of us dream it could be.

The researchers analyzed data from 35,000 subjects about how Americans spend their free time. They found that people with more free time generally had higher levels of subjective happiness — but only up to a point. Compared to those with less time, people with up to two hours of free time a day generally felt better. However, people who had five or more hours of free time a day generally felt worse. So the free-time “sweet spot” might be two to three hours per day.

Part of finding this “sweet spot” is connected with how people spend their free time. In an online experiment, the subjects were asked to imagine having four to seven free hours per day and spending that time doing “productive” or “unproductive” activities. Most of them believed their well-being would suffer if they had a lot of free time during the day — but only if they used it unproductively. Though that experiment was based on the previous assumptions, which is one limitation, it agrees with other experiments showing that being in a state of flow can benefit peopleˈs mental health.

Of course, for you, any activities that increase your happiness are “productive”. If watching soap opera in your free time makes you feel better, you should do that due to self-care. And some traditionally productive activities can be easy and fun. For example, walking and cooking can help burn stress and put people in a state of flow.

“In cases where people find themselves with large amounts of free time, such as retirement or unemployment,” Sharif said, “our results suggest they can benefit from spending their newfound time with purposes.”

12.  How much free time one day do people have that can generally make them feel better?

A. About 60 minutes. B. About 90 minutes.
C. From 120 to 180 minutes. D. From 180 to 210 minutes.

13.  What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?

A. How being in a state of flow can benefit peopleˈs mental health.
B. How the researchers analyzed data from the 35,000 subjects.
C. How “productive” activities are different from “unproductive” ones.
D. How people make use of their free time influences their happiness.

14.  How can we understand the “productive” activities in paragraph 4?

A. They must be fun and easy.
B. They are mostly traditional ones.
C. They depend on oneˈs own sense.
D. They generally rely on oneˈs own physical condition.

15.  What did Sharif say to people who have a lot of free time?

A. People should spend their time with aims.
B. It is not easy for people to have newfound time.
C. People can benefit from large amounts of free time.
D. Retired and unemployed people canˈt deal with free time well.

二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）

Going camping is one of the best ways to get in touch with nature and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.However,thorough plans before a camping trip may be boring.Just follow these simple camping suggestions to make your trip safe and rewarding.
Choosing a suitable tent
(1) When determining the size of your tent,you should take into consideration the number of campers as well as the camping equipment （设备） necessary for your trip.There should be enough room in the tent for the camping equipment. (2)
Importance of food
While camping,you will need enough food to give you enough energy for your outdoor activities. (3) You should use a two-burner stove to do all your cooking.Insist on simple cooking during your trip to reduce cooking time.
Enough sleep
All campers should have enough sleep during the night.Nights are generally cooler than the days so you need to have enough warm clothes to feel comfortable to sleep during the night. (4) Extra air mattresses （气垫） may be included in your camping equipment to make your bed more comfortable.
(5) Keep these camping suggestions in mind and make sure you are fully prepared to enjoy your camping trip.
A.When buying a sleeping bag,check that you feel comfortable in it.
B.The best camping trips belong to those people who prepare the best.
C.The comfort level in a tent determines the success of a camping trip.
D.Thus you must have an efficient arrangement for your food preparation.
E.If you have a habit to eat in bed,you might not do it during camping.
F.The size is the most important thing you should consider when choosing a tent.
G.It will destroy the mood of the entire camping trip if you don't have enough money.

16.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

17.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

18.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

19.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

20.   A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E               F. F                            G. G

三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）

During my second year in high school,I got sick and missed a few classes.When I（1） ______ ，I was greeted with three days of math and history homework,and several tests.
（ 2） ______ I went home from school that day tired,I had to stay up really late to finish them all.
The next day at school,I got a shock：I'd totally forgotten to prepare for the（3） ______ on English play Romeo and Juliet,which I'd take（4） ______ my lunch hour!Worse still,I had（5） ______ the in-class discussion and all the notes.When lunch came,I went to the English room to face my certain doom（厄运）.All I could do was try to（6） ______ on the questions I didn't know.
As it turned out,I didn't know the majority of the questions.I was just about to give（7） ______ when my pencil accidentally fell and broke.Standing by the blackboard sharpening my pencil,I（8） ______ down and there is the answer sheet for the test!What good fortune!I can kiss good-bye to all my （9） ______ of failing the test!My heart started beating,and my brain（10） ______ .Yes!Read over the answers - quickly!This was quickly followed by another voice,No!You'll get caught!My mind turned back and forth,Yes!No!Yes!No! ...This went on for ten of the（11） ______ seconds in my entire life.
Finally I decided to finish the test on my own,without （12） ______ !I was satisfied with my decision but pretty （13） ______ I would fail the test.
The nest day when I walked into the English room,my great joy of having been an（14） ______ soul changed into a wave of doom as I saw my test paper lying face down on my desk.I knew what awaited me.I stared at it a few seconds before I took the （15） ______ to turn it over.
You can only imagine my（16） ______ when I learned that I had passed the test!I have never been so happy to see my（17） ______ ，a C-.
My mom says the success that takes the most courage is（18） ______ within.Now I know（19） ______ what she means.Now not only can my conscience（良心）rest easy,but also I don't have to worry about getting caught and meeting a sad （20） ______ like Romeo and Juliet.

21.   A. arrived B. appeared C. returned D. finished

22.   A. Although B. Because C. Until D. If

23.   A. lecture B. test C. essay D. play

24.   A. by B. upon C. over D. toward

25.   A. carried B. lost C. dropped D. missed

26.   A. depend B. guess C. agree D. improve

27.   A. in B. off C. out D. away

28.   A. wrote B. settled C. looked D. calmed

29.   A. worries B. loneliness C. tiredness D. boredom

30.   A. warned B. whispered C. shouted D. cried

31.   A. coldest B. saddest C. longest D. fastest

32.   A. suffering B. cheating C. checking D. thinking

33.   A. certain B. glad C. surprised D. relieved

34.   A. honest B. open C. optimistic D. energetic

35.   A. wisdom B. chance C. intention D. courage

36.   A. anxiety B. shock C. fear D. appreciation

37.   A. teacher B. credit C. rate D. grade

38.   A. won B. put C. found D. taken

39.   A. gradually B. exactly C. willingly D. seemingly

40.   A. fact B. film C. ending D. love

第II卷（非选择题）

四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）

41.  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。
Known as the birthplace of kites，Weifang in Shandong province has （1） ______ long history of making them which can date back to 2，000 years ago.They were （2） ______ （ original） used by the military for measuring （3） ______ （ distant） and communication purposes.During the Ming Dynasty （1368-1644），kites started to be popular with ordinary people as entertainment.Made from bamboo and featuring traditional Chinese paintings，Weifang kite-making was included in the national cultural heritage list in 2006.International Kite Festival （4） ______ （ hold） in Weifang every year since 1984.
Yang Hongwei，a kite-making expert，believes the cultural context behind their kites is unique.Once she made a kite （5） ______ （ show） a phoenix head lined with pictures of 50 famous women in Chinese history on each side.To draw these pictures，she （6） ______ （ spend） lots of effort and time checking （7） ______ （ history） records and discussing the details with professionals. "It's time-consuming，" Yang added， "but （8） ______ I explain the stories on the kites to foreign customers，I feel a sense of great achievement." （9） ______ her spare time，she also travels to different countries including Germany，Australia，the US and New Zealand to tell people about Chinese stories （10） ______ （ see） on kites and the traditional ways of making kites.

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五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）

42.  假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华。俱乐部将于1月12日在学校礼堂举办一次主题为"Technology and Our Life"的英文演讲赛，希望外教Peter来当评委，请你写一封邀请信。
参考词汇：English Speaking Contest
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter，
________
 

Yours， Li Hua

1~3.【答案】B、C、A

4~7.【答案】D、B、C、A

8~11.【答案】B、D、C、C

12~15.【答案】C、D、C、A

16~20.【答案】F、C、D、A、B

21~40.【答案】C、A、B、C、D、B、A、C、A、B、C、B、A、A、D、B、D、A、B、C

41.【答案】【小题1】a

【小题2】originally

【小题3】distance

【小题4】has been held

【小题5】showing

【小题6】spent

【小题7】historical

【小题8】when

【小题9】In

【小题10】seen

42.【答案】Dear Peter，
On behalf of the school English Club，I'm writing to invite you to be the judge of our English Speaking Contest themed Technology and Our Life.（写信目的）
As is scheduled on January 12th in the school lecture hall，the contest aims to promote students' passion for English learning.【高分句型一】It's required that the competitors should finish their speech within 5 minutes.【高分句型二】Your presence and comments on their performances are highly expected.（介绍演讲比赛的时间地点和内容，并且进行邀请）
I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation.Looking forward to your early reply.（期盼）

Yours， Li Hua