2022-2023学年湖北省襄阳市老河口高级中学高二（下）期中英语试卷（含答案）

2022-2023学年湖北省襄阳市老河口高级中学高二（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

Fire Prevention Information
The University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals.They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler （喷水灭火装置）systems，fire alarms，and fire extinguishers （灭火器）.They also provide educational programs on fire safety in the residence halls.
Fire Alarms
The floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual （手动的）fire alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes.Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors，smoke detectors and sprinklers.For your safety，never tamper with （胡乱摆弄）these systems.False fire alarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment.Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so.Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property.Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.
Smoke Detectors
A smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room.Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings.Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector：If your smoke detector is working properly，the red light should be on.•Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.

1.  What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals？ ______

A. To provide part-time jobs for students.
B. To lead the students to the nearest exits.
C. To check and maintain fire prevention equipment.
D. To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals.

2.  What do the automatic fire alarm systems include？ ______

A. Pipes and smoke detectors.
B. Heat and smoke detectors，and sprinklers.
C. Fire alarm pull stations and pipes.
D. Sprinklers and fire alarm pull stations.

3.  What do we know about the use of fire extinguishers？ ______

A. Using them wrongly results in punishment.
B. Irresponsible use of them can damage them.
C. Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.
D. Using them without a trainer present is forbidden.

B

In valleys with thick plants, different-sized round and square buildings with faded yellow clay walls and wooden roofs, tulou lie in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian Province. There are more than 23,000 tulou in Yongding, which became well-known after 46 were given World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2008. “The structures were awarded because they are exceptional examples of a building of tradition and function demonstrating a particular type of communal (共有的) living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment, an outstanding example of human settlement,” UNESCO said.

The giant multi-storied tulou were built with wood and mud walls. Constructed from the 15th to 20th centuries, these massive communal homes were sited based on feng shui principles, which claim to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their environment. Tulou are also purposefully resting amid tea, tobacco, rice plantations and abundant forests of pine and bamboo.

Throughout history, tulou residents have mostly been Hakka — migrants in southern China. Population pressures created conflict between the Hakka and their neighbors, so they built their homes to double as defending. The buildings are mainly four or five stories high. The first floor serves as the kitchen, the second is used for grain storage and the upper floors act as living areas. The structures are mainly symmetrical (对称的), and their defensive features include ironclad gates, escape tunnels, narrow openings for weapons under the dark-tiled roofs, and a water well. For their defensive function, only rooms on the third floor and higher have windows, which are very small. With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.

Communal living is integrity to these villages, where the closed wall design boosts social interaction. Residents gather in the courtyard for ceremonies such as ancestor worship and weddings. Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.

4.  What do we know about tulou?

A. Over 23,000tulou were given World Heritage status.
B. Among 23,000tulou, only 46 became famous globally.
C. Tulou is the most outstanding Chinese human settlement.
D. Theyˈre exceptional buildings of tradition and function.

5.  What is most important for residents during a long period of conflict?

A. Enough food. B. Escape tunnels.
C. Small windows. D. Defensive weapons.

6.  What is probably the authorˈs attitude to the protection of tulou?

A. Unconcerned. B. Favorable. C. Negative. D. Unclear.

7.  Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A. Tulou: Given the World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008
B. Tulou: a Special Chinese Structure Combining Living and Defending
C. Tulou: Different-Sized Round and Square Buildings
D. Tulou: in Harmony with Their Environments

C

    From the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, plastic continues to pollute the environment, and it creates a significant threat to all life forms on Earth. Despite knowing the effects of plastic pollution, we have not been able to ban the use of plastic products. Now, thanks to the invention of a 17-year-old girl, Arora, we finally have a better choice. 
    This plastic-like material is made from prawn(大虾) shells, and it breaks down 1.5 million times faster than most of the commercial plastic products we use today. The Australian teen first became aware of the impact of plastic waste on the environment when shopping with her mother. She wondered why her mother had to pay for the plastic bags. When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one.
    But the journey of inventing "eco-friendly plastic" was not easy. She experimented with a number of organic materials such as cornflour and banana peels, both of which had to be ruled out because of their solubility(溶解性). One night, while having dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to research. Later, she would describe that dinner as her eureka moment.
    She extracted the material called "chitin" from the shells and then mixed it with an insoluble protein called "fibroin", which is found in silk cocoons. Using the combination of these two organic materials, Arora created a plastic-like material that breaks down completely within just 33 days. Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.
​​​​​​​    Arora's invention has caused a stir, and she has won a number of awards. As an inspiring young woman, Arora wants to make a difference in the world, and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can.

8.  What inspired Arora to create a kind of special plastic?

A. A cashier's words about paid plastic bags.
B. Her determination to protect the prawns.
C. A class about plastic's impact on the planet.
D. Her plan to save money on plastic products.

9.  What could be a "Eureka" moment? 

A. A moment of needing reflection.
B. A moment of finding the truth.
C. A moment of having sudden inspiration.
D. A moment of enjoying the celebration.

10.  What can be known about the new plastic in paragraph 4? 

A. It is made from non-organic materials.
B. It can break down totally in a month.
C. It can be used to help plants to grow.
D. It is extracted from an insoluble protein.

11.  Which of the following can best describe Arora?

A. Brave and clever. B. Creative and inspiring.
C. Active and considerate. D. Humorous and friendly.

D

Food is extremely important to us human beings and rice is one of the main food in the world． Australian researchers have discovered a way to genetically engineer rice which would provide significant health benefits to more than half the world's population．
A study undertaken at the University of Tasmania， published in a respected journal of the National Academy of Sciences， discovered a method to increase the resistant starch （抗性淀粉）content in rice， making it more digestible and leading to lower rate of diabetes （糖尿病）and overweight．
Steven Smith， the lead author of the study and a foreign expert for the Chinese government who has been appointed to work on crop improvement projects by the Chinese Academy of Sciences， said increasing the higher resistant starch content gave this "designer" rice many added health benefits． "We have discovered that we can increase the amount of resistant starch in cooked rice， which could provide health benefits for a large number of people in Asia and beyond，" Smith said in a media release on Friday． "The same approach can be adapted for use in other cereals， including wheat． Not only can it have benefits for diabetes and obesity， but also for disorders of the bowel（肠）including cancer．"
Rice is the main food for more than half the world's population， providing much of the world with most of their calories． Smith said that as the rate of diabetes and obesity in Asian countries continued to grow， his "designer" rice could provide a way to limit health problems．
"Not only does resistant starch reduce the possibility of a ‘sugar hit' but it also reduces the appetite and promotes the growth of the healthy germs．" Smith said．
Smith divides his time between the University of Tasmania and his research lab in Beijing where he hopes to make significant advance in sustainable （可持续的）living．

12.  What do we know about the study？ ______

A. It is part of Chinese crop improvement projects．
B. It will have a significant effect on crop researches．
C. It was jointly（联合地）carried out by Australia and China．
D. It helps solve the food problem for over half of the world's population．

13.  Based on the text， the resistant starch ______ ．

A. exists in large amounts in cooked rice
B. decreases the possibility of a "sugar hit" and provides more calories
C. is helpful in digestion and lowers the rate of overweight and diabetes
D. increases people's appetite and improves the growth of healthy germs

14.  The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to ______ ．

A. resistant starch B. cooked rice
C. the approach D. media release

15.  Where does this text probably come from？ ______

A. An environmental report． B. A medical journal．
C. An engineering textbook． D. An agricultural magazine．

二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）

For people who are planning a trip，a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think of.After all，there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world's civilization，gain exciting experiences and spend quality time with family and friends. （1） ______ Museums are where people learn something new，at every age!Are you interested in something specific？（ 2） ______ .There，you will find yourself drawn in and inspired!Museums are a fantastic place to learn about a region's history，scientific achievements，major cultural events，and of course，dinosaurs.They also design exhibitions related to visual arts，industrial innovations and anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to the future.
（ 3） ______ They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons.To achieve that，museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities，interactive and knowledge-based.
Museums support tourism.They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities.Museums aren't a burden on tax revenue （税收） or a separate concern from other city projects. （4） ______ Statistics show that museums support more than 726，000 jobs in America.
Museums shape communities.They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn about local history.Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective identity is formed.They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each other. （5） ______
 

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15小题，共15.0分）

Marley Christian found a young koala，next to his dying mother.However，becoming motherless wasn't his only (21).The rescuer from Friends of the Koala also (22) he was missing a foot.
Marley did her best for Triumph，the koala.She used socks to (23) his stump （残肢），which helped ease the discomfort Triumph felt whenever he tried to put (24) on it，but Marley thought she couldn't (25) there.She began searching the Internet for pet prostheses （假体）.But for a koala，there was nothing (26)." I was told it couldn't be done，" Marley said.
Marley did find a company specializing in animal prostheses that would like to (27) the case，but they were unsuccessful after several (28).Eventually Marley found the (29) right in her neighborhood.She mentioned Triumph's trouble to her dental prosthetist Jon Doulman，and he (30) to find a way to make a prosthesis for Triumph.
"(31)，it's different from tooth problems，" Jon said. "But it's worth a try." After making one(32) of Triumph's stump，he created a pink rubber boot，which could help make Triumph's (33) of movement return. "It's a seemingly (34) thing.But the design of the dentist does change Triumph's life.Once the boot was (35)，he did a little jump，and then ran around.I actually cried，" said Marley.

21.   A. accident B. misfortune C. result D. difference

22.   A. suspected B. wondered C. concluded D. spotted

23.   A. cover B. cure C. warm D. solidify

24.   A. emphasis B. hope C. burden D. weight

25.   A. continue B. leave C. cease D. stick

26.   A. helpful B. available C. convenient D. satisfactory

27.   A. take on B. figure out C. seek for D. look into

28.   A. examinations B. attempts C. discussions D. treatments

29.   A. inspiration B. support C. response D. solution

30.   A. happened B. agreed C. volunteered D. recommended

31.   A. Naturally B. Surprisingly C. Thankfully D. Strangely

32.   A. example B. model C. issue D. mark

33.   A. preference B. memory C. freedom D. intention

34.   A. ordinary B. touching C. imperfect D. unlikely

35.   A. adjusted B. completed C. attached D. confirmed

第II卷（非选择题）

四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）

36.  For Greek photographer George Doupas，Beijing is home now.During the past decade，he has been photographing the city，capturing its beauty （1） ______ sharing these photos online and in exhibitions.
"This （2） ______ （ true） represents Beijing — the old and the new，nicely mixing together， " Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple，a delicate Ming Dynasty building.It （3） ______ （ locate） in front of a modern office building，Galaxy SOHO，which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.
With rich historical heritage，Beijing （4） ______ （ be）an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty.Doupas often gets （5） ______ （ lose） in the city's splendid ancient architecture.Meanwhile，he is also amazed by the modern city （6） ______ （combine） high-end businesses and various industries. "It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past，which is （7） ______ I decided to pursue my career here，" he said.
Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China，hoping to serve as （8） ______ bridge between China and the West.The （9） ______ （ display） that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.
"I call Beijing my home now，" he said， "I'll keep sharing photos of China （10） ______ the rest of the world."

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五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）

37.  春季是充满希望的季节，但也是各种传染病多发的季节.假定你是校学生会主席李华，请代表学生会给你校英语报"青少年健康"栏目写一封主题为"健康生活，远离病毒"的倡议书，内容包括：
1.简述倡议目的；
2.提出防范措施；
3.倡议共同行动.
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入词数.
（相关词汇：传染病 infectious diseases；口罩： mask；病毒：virus）
Dear fellow students，
__________
 

The Student Union

38.  阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was one o'clock in the morning.In the Rivesville town art gallery，a window opened and a man came in.His name was Harry Black，and he was a thief.It was dark in the art gallery，but Harry had a light.He looked across the room at a painting.
"There it is!" he said.
Harry moved quickly across the room.He stood and looked at the painting.
"A million dollars for this？" he thought."I don't understand it."
But he took a knife from his coat.Then he took the painting very，very slowly from its frame.Harry went back across the room to the window，but he walked into a table.There was a beautiful blue glass vase on the table.It fell on the floor and broke into pieces.He ran across the piece of glass to the window.
Harry rented a room in Mrs.Allen's house.He went quietly up to his room and closed the door.In his room，Harry took the painting from his bag.He wrapped it with a newspaper and put the newspaper under his bed.
In the morning，Janey Allen was putting old bottles into a box.On the TV，a reporter was at the Rivesville art gallery.He was talking about the lost painting and the broken glass vase.Janey glanced at the photo of the blue vase.
At that time Harry wasn't in his room.He was talking on his telephone.Janey was looking for old newspapers.Every Friday morning，she took them from every room in the house.Then later，the newspaper recycling truck arrived.
Janey opened Harry's door and looked into his room.She always took his old newspapers or bottles for recycling.She found a newspaper under Harry's bed.She put the old newspapers into a black recycling box.Then she ran from the house and saw the truck."Wait!" she said.And she quickly gave the box to one of the men.
Harry came back to the house.He saw the recycling truck，and he saw Janey.
"The newspaper-！Oh，no!" Harry said.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Para.1：
He chased after the truck.____________________
Para.2：
Then Janey called the police on the telephone.______________________

1~3.【答案】C、B、A

4~7.【答案】D、A、B、B

8~11.【答案】A、C、C、B

12~15.【答案】B、C、A、D

16~20.【答案】G、D、B、C、E

21~35.【答案】B、D、A、D、C、B、A、B、D、C、A、B、C、D、C

36.【答案】【小题1】and

【小题2】truly

【小题3】is located

【小题4】has been

【小题5】lost

【小题6】combining

【小题7】why

【小题8】a

【小题9】displays

【小题10】with

37.【答案】Dear fellow students．
Spring is coming! It brings us hope as well as a lot of infectious diseases． Some measures are supposed to be taken to protect us from the virus．【高分句型一】（简述倡议目的）
First of all people with cold or flu-like symptoms should wear masks to prevent viruses spreading from person to person． Of course， don't forget to wash your hands properly before eating or after using the toilet． Regular exercise is also one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any disease． If possible， avoid going to crowded public places such as cinemas， shopping malls and internet bars etc．【高分句型二】（提出防范措施）
A healthy body results from good healthy habits， so let's act together to fight against diseases and create a better life!（倡议共同行动）
The Student Union

38.【答案】He chased after the truck.By coincidence，the traffic light in the nearest crossing turned red when the truck was on the point of going through it.【高分句型一】The truck having to stop，Harry managed to get close to it and reached the black recycling box.Having held the most expensive newspaper tightly under his arms，he got into a taxi immediately，not noticing a thin piece of glass drop.However，Jenny witnessed what had happened.Driven by curiosity，she picked up the piece of glass and remembered the photo of the blue vase，with her mouth wide open.（Harry在偷画时打碎的花瓶碎片被Janey发现了，而Harry自己本人却没有注意到）
Then Janey called the police on the phone.She informed the police of where the taxi was heading and the doubtful piece of glass she had just found.【高分句型二】 "It's exactly from the broken vase in the art gallery，I bet." The policemen set off in no time.After thirty minutes or so，Harry，the hateful thief was caught when hiding the precious painting in a hut.Eventually，the painting was returned to the art gallery and Harry was punished for his greed.（Harry被逮到，画被归还给了画廊，Harry也为自己的行为付出代价）