2023回族自治区银川一中高二下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

银川一中2022/2023学年度（下）高二年级期末考试

英 语 试 卷      

                                 命题教师：

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分20分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where does Mike want to go?

A. The theater. B. The bookshop. C. The restaurant.

2. What is the woman doing?

A. Asking for directions. B. Having a driving test. C. Studying road signs.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A. Make a quick phone call. B. Go to the airport with her.     C. Talk to her for a minute.

4. What did the girl do during the winter holiday?

A. She visited her teachers. B. She read some books. C. She went sightseeing.

5. What kind of magazines is the man interested in?

A. Political magazines. B. Fashion magazines. C. Outdoor magazines.

第二节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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5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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. Whom is the biggest gift from?

A. David. B. Jack. C. Sienna.

7. What does Sienna give the woman?

A. A scarf. B. A coat. C. A music box.

听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

8. Where does the woman work full-time?

A. In a supermarket. B. In a company. C. In a kindergarten.

9. What requirement can’t the woman meet?

A. The age. B. Work experience. C. Much overtime work.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.

11. Why did Mary go to Xiamen?

A. To help her uncle with his business.   

B. To escape Wuhan’s heat.

C. To help her uncle with his new department.

12. What does Mary probably think of seafood?

A. Delicious. B. Just so-so. C. Terrible.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13. How many people will go to the market?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.

14. How will the man get there?

A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By underground.

15. Where will the woman transfer to the Northern Line?

A. At Bond Street. B. At Camden Town Station. 

C. At Tottenham Court Road.

16. What time will the speakers meet?

A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17. What did the speaker like doing in the first city?

A. Looking at the lights. B. Going to the museums. 

C. Visiting the sidewalk cafés.

18. What’s the speaker’s nationality?

A. British. B. American. C. French.

19. Which city is a world capital of culture and fashion?

A. Paris. B. New York. C. London.

20. What did The Beatles do in 1969?

A. They walked across Abbey Road.  

B. They visited Buckingham Palace.

C. They checked the time at Big Ben.

第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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

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21. Which program suits those interested in animal evolution most?

A. Web of Life. B. Up All Night.

C. Oh Give Me a Biome. D. Animals and Weather.

22. How much is the admission for a group of 10 students with 3 guardians?

A. $217          B. $240. C. $278.            D. $297.

23. Where is the text probably taken from?

A. A travel guide.      B. An academic magazine.

C. A course brochure.     D. An online advertisement.

B

As a boy, John Kerr wanted to be a fireman or a park ranger(护林员). Looking back on that childhood fantasy, he says, “I think it was calling me.” Instead, he spent four decades at one of public broadcasting’s flagship stations in Boston. He retired in 2005 at the age of 65 without any particular post-career goal in mind. After several weeks to sit around, he decided to drive his camper to visit family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

In route, he casually stopped at the Yellowstone Park Foundation, which raises funds for Yellowstone, America’s first national park. As it happens, the foundation was hiring people to educate park guests on wolves. Kerr signed on. After working there for several weeks, and encouraged by his daughter, Kerr applied to the Student Conservation Association for an internship (实习).

To say that Kerr stood out in the intern crowd is a big understatement. Most interns were college and even high school students. But, in a sense, he had been ready for this since his youth. His outdoor adventures with his grandfather had given him a love of nature, and, as an adult, he had helped out at the local fire department on medical calls.

He also had something else. There are 31 million Americans between the ages of 44 and 70. Some retired, looking for a third act, some looking for a more satisfying career, searching for something where they feel as if they’re making a contribution, doing something to make their neighborhood, their country, their world just a little bit better. Kerr also had that deep desire to do something more.

From his internship, he moved up to a ranger, educating park visitors to ensure safe contact between guests and animals, and responding to medical emergencies. He treasures his job in what he describes as one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and revels in moments when he treats a visitor to an up-close look at one of the park’s wolves or bears through his telescope, an occasion that can move visitors to tears.

“These are rich and all-too-rare moments,” recalls Kerr, “I never forget them.”

24. What do we know about John Kerr?

    A. He joined the program in the park by accident.

B. He had a specific aim after retirement.

C. He got a casual job with his daughter’s help.

D. He did a job he dreamed of for decades.

25. What made John Kerr outstanding in the internship?

A. His determined resolve.     B. His academic degree.  

C. His previous experiences.       D. His medical knowledge.

26. Which of the following best describes John Kerr?

A. Aggressive.  B. Committed.     C. Awkward.  D. Desperate.

27. What does the underlined phrase “revels in” in paragraph 6 mean?

A. Dreads  B. Awaits   C. Quits    D. Enjoys  

C

A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has found exposure to third-hand smoke (THS) causes skin diseases.

The study — the first to look at humans exposed to THS — involved 10 healthy non-smokers wearing clothing with either filtered (过滤的) air or THS chemicals. The investigation lasted three hours, during which participants would either walk or run for 15 minutes per hour — this would make them sweat and increase the levels of THS potentially taken in through the skin. Blood samples were collected, which were measured to see whether THS may have caused cell or tissue damage.

“We found THS exposure caused damage to DNA, lipids (脂质) and proteins and the damage remained even after the exposure stopped,” said Shane Sakamaki-Ching, a doctor of biology and the first author of the study. “Cigarette smokers show the same result.” The study showed exposure to THS increases signals related with skin diseases, which makes sense: the organ most likely to come into contact with THS is your skin, and so it receives the biggest exposure to the harmful chemicals. “However, what’s even more worrying is the tendency to lead to cancer,” added Sakamaki-Ching.

“If you buy a used car previously owned by a smoker, you are putting yourself at some health risk,” said Prue Talbot, a professor of cell biology at UC Riverside and the corresponding author of the study. “If you go to a restaurant that allows smoking, you are exposing your skin to THS. The same applies to staying in a hotel room that was previously occupied by a smoker.”

 Sakamaki-Ching said, “Our findings can assist physicians in checking patients exposed to THS and help develop policies improving indoor environments polluted by THS.”

28. Why were the participants in the study asked to take exercise?

A. To keep themselves energetic.  B. To speed up blood circulation.

C. To remove THS by sweating.  D. To absorb more THS through skin.

29. What does Sakamaki-Ching say about exposure to THS?

A. It tends to cause bad health consequences.  B. It only puts the victim’s skin at risk.

C. It is likely to change smokers’ DNA.   D. It will have a mild effect on health.

30. What message does Prue Talbot want to convey in paragraph 4?

A. Public places risk being polluted.      B. THS exists widely in our daily life.

C. Smokers should be punished.     D. Second-hand cars are banned from buying.

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

A. Causes of Skin Diseases       B. A Campaign to Quit Smoking

C. Potential Harm of THS     D. Danger of Indoor Environments      

D

With renewable energy the big problem is storing the electricity for when the sun does not shine and the wind does not blow. A solution, one group of scientists thinks, could have lain beneath our feet all along. Michael Harbottle from Cardiff University is leading the project, which seeks to turn soil into a kind of battery by using the microbes (微生物) within.

The planned system involves running a current between buried electrodes (电极) .This makes certain bacteria come alive in the soil. Just as sunlight provides the energy for plants to make sugar from carbon dioxide and water, the electrical energy lets the bacteria transform carbon dioxide into a chemical. This chemical becomes in effect a chemical store of energy, and when the energy is needed, a different circuit (电路) is switched on, giving different bacteria the energy to break down the chemical. This process frees electrons, which flow through the circuit, providing electricity on demand.

 “The bugs will eat the food, pass the electrons, and it will power the lightbulb at the same time,” said Harbottle, “It’s no real difference from what they’re doing when they’re consuming food and producing energy to grow. It’s just we are making use of that energy to get a little bit for ourselves.”

For now, though, there are more fundamental questions. As with all energy storage systems, the viability (可行性) could depend on how much energy is lost in the process. Unlike in other energy storage systems, it also depends on whether anything else eats these bacteria and what happens when it rains. “It’s not in a box. It’s not contained. The things you reuse can be moving around; they can be spreading to all sorts of places. The challenge,” Harbottle admitted, “is that it’s an uncontrolled environment.”

32. What is the purpose of the project?

A. To develop new land.     B. To find new storage system .

C. To remove carbon dioxide.    D. To discover new microbes.

33. Which aspect of the planned system is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. Its effect.         B. Its process.      C. Its equipment.    D. Its difficulty.

34. What are Harbottle’s words used for in paragraph 3?

A. Explaining the previous concept.   

B. Providing some knowledge for the readers.

C. Adding some background information. 

D. Introducing a new topic for discussion.

35. What problem might Harbottle try to solve next?

A. How to keep the bacteria steady.   

B. How to control temperature change.

C. How to develop more bacteria.   

D. How to produce more electricity.

第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

Developing an optimistic outlook can be good for both your physical and mental health. Here are some ways to make thinking positive thoughts easy.

●   36  

If you surround yourself with constant complainers, their negativity is likely to rub off on you. Spend time with positive friends and family members to increase the likelihood that their positive thinking habits will become yours too.

●Recognize and replace negative thoughts

You won’t be successful at positive thinking if you’re still stuck in frequent negative thoughts.   37   If you find yourself thinking something such as, “I always mess everything up”, replace it with something more realistic such as, “Sometimes I make mistakes but I learn from them.”

●Consider the consequences of negativity

Spend some time thinking about the consequences of negative thinking. Often, it can become a self-fulfilling prediction. For example, a person who thinks, “ I probably won’t get this job interview,”may put less effort into the interview.     38   

●Create a daily gratitude list

If you start keeping a daily gratitude list, you’ll start noticing exactly how much you have to be thankful for.   39     And you focus on the positive in your life instead of thinking about all the bad things that have happened in the day.

●Look for silver lining

When something bad happens, look for the silver lining.    40    While it may be difficult to find good in a tough situation, it is always there if you look hard enough. Focusing on the positive helps you to stay hopeful and optimistic even when things are tough.

A. Spend time with positive people.

B. This will help you look for the good in other people.

C. Your past mistakes are not there for you to hold on to.

D. As a result, he may decrease his chances of getting the job.

E. This means looking for the positive side of a negative event.

F. Learn to recognize and replace thoughts that are overly negative. 

G. Generate ideas on limiting the time you spend with negative people.

第三部分  语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。

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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳远。

I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University. My teacher said they wouldn’t accept me and even if they did I wouldn’t be able to   41   it through the years. I almost   42   but a few days later I came across a former teacher，who told me

  43   ,“You apply. You can do it.” His words made all the   44  . I put in my application and was   45  .

Too often we think it’s our  46   to help make someone aware of “reality”. We think we must point out how   47   the job market is as well as how bad the economy is. This world never lacks “ realists ” or    48   . But it calls for more optimists and encouragers who say，“I believe in you. Have the   49  ，and you will have the power to make it come true. We may   50   lots of barriers，but we’ll get the project finished. Even if you fail，it’ll lead to something more

  51  .” I know that every one of us loves working for and with people who   52   the best in us. We love being around people who bring us  53   and uplift us.

While we sometimes can put up with the     54   people，we will always   55   those who encourage us and hold a special place in our heart for them.   56  ，everyone can be that person who leaves a positive   57  into someone，which will flower sooner or later.   58   someone up who is feeling down.   59   your team with your positive energy.

Share encouragement. It   60   and we all need it.

41.A. get         B. make        C. believe         D. catch

42.A. stood by   B. run out          C. drew back    D. turned away

43.A. faithfully    B. proudly       C. firmly         D. delightedly

44.A. sense     B. excuses         C. messes      D. difference

45.A. permitted    B. admitted       C. assisted      D. banned

46.A. responsibility   B. fault         C. honour       D. sorrow

47.A. contradictory    B. steady       C. precious      D. crowded

48.A. impressionist   B. pessimists      C. supporters       D. educators

49.A. prejudice    B.perspective       C. determination      D. desire

50.A. design    B. ignore       C. weaken        D. meet

51.A. worthwhile   B. abstract    C. controversial    D. fragile

52.A. let out      B. bring out     C. try out      D. turn out

53.A. challenge     B. coincidence    C. technique     D. pleasure

54.A. average      B. typical          C. negative       D. visual

55.A. treasure     B. state         C. follow        D. stress

56.A. Eventually    B. Naturally     C. Hopefully     D. Absolutely

57.A. seed        B. message       C. fruit          D. sample

58.A. Deliver      B. Cheer         C. Wake         D. Dress

59.A. Fuel        B. Update        C. Utter         D. Load

60.A. spreads     B. progresses     C. counts       D. displays

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。

Chinese idiom (谚语） is one of the priceless legacies (遗产) deeply rooted in traditional culture, making Chinese language more     61     (power), more functional and thus, more fascinating.

Pooling (集中) collective wisdom or “Ji Si Guang Yi”, one of Chinese idioms, can better ensure success,  62 (remind) people to listen to others’ advice before they make major decisions. The idea was first proposed by Zhuge Liang,     63     well-known military strategist during the Three Kingdom Period (220-280). “A person     64    holds office should pool the ideas and wisdom of the people and widely draw on all well-intended and useful views,” wrote Zhuge Liang in his article, Instructions to Subjects and Officials.

So far, the expression     65     (develop) into an effective way to improve working

    66     (efficient) and show respect for the opinions of the masses. All the opinions and ideas

    67     (collect) from others can give the decision maker a more comprehensive picture of the current situation and help him or her make a correct decision.

Listening     68     (modest) to others’ opinions, especially those that differ     69  

one’s own, can help one improve the initiative (积极性) , wisdom and power of the masses. Now the method is adopted by the Chinese people in their decision-making in daily life     70   

(guarantee) success.

第四部分：基础知识应用 (共两节，满分 10 分)

注意：请用 Book 6 Unit 1- Unit5 所学词汇和短语填空!

第一节  单词填空 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)

按照下列句子含义在划线空格上写出所缺单词的正确形式。

 (注意：根据首字母写单词的，把完整的单词写在答题纸上)

71. It was e____________ that ideas were changing in the 3th century when painters began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic way.

72. List poems have a f_____________ line length and repeated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem.

73. If you do the same thing over and over again, you begin to do it ___________(自动地）.

74. There are many people who have a c____________(承诺） like yours ,but they do not believe they have the ability to do anything to improve the environment.

75. Having collected and __________(评估）the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.

第二节    短语填空 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)

按照下列句子含义在划线空格上写出形式正确的短语。

76. I ___________________ (被委派为）a volcanologist working for the Haiwaiian Volcano Observatory twenty years ago.

77. It was not easy to walk in these suits, but we slowly ________________（前往）to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red, boiling centre. 

78. This means that after a while your body _________________ （习惯于）having nicotine in it.

79. All scientists _______________（赞同）the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels .

80. The exhibition will _________________(吸引）those who love Impresionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.

第五部分  写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节  短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

On the behalf of my school, I warmly welcome you to learn Tai Chi with us. This is amazing that you have a great passion to Tai Chi. In our school, there is quantities of super Tai Chi masters. Actual, many international exchange students, whose ages varied from 16 to 28, have a preference for Tai Chi. Not only Tai Chi a conventional martial art，but it has also been acknowledged as an effective health exercise. Tai Chi provides both mental relaxation and physical fitness, that are very essential in our modern stressed lives. I’m convinced that you will be addicted to practise it. Looking forward to your arrival！

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

你校将以“节约粮食，减少浪费”为主题举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。

内容包括：

1．浪费粮食的现象；

2．节约粮食的做法；

3．节约粮食的倡议。

注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Say NO to Food Waste

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