广东省汕头市潮阳一中明光学校2022-2023学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

潮阳一中明光学校2022-2023学年度第二学期期中考试

高二英语试卷

命题人：常虹

(本试卷四大题，满分130分，考试用时120分钟)

第一部分  阅读理解(共两，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Since no one actually knows what the world will be like in 10 or 50 years, it can be fun to guess. Here are some jobs you or your kids might be able to apply for in the future!

Space tour guides

With space travel likely to be less expensive by the mid-2020s, a new travel industry will come. “Tours will show people the beauty of the sunrise from space, and some interesting places in space. Somebody needs to be in charge of these tours and explain to the space travelers what’s going on,” says David Tuffley.

Distant drone (无人驾驶飞机) drivers and pilots

How cool would it be to deliver packages from the comfortable office? That’s the way of the future with delivery drones and self-driving trucks. Zach Howard says, “Many delivery companies will soon need lots of drones and a large number of skilled pilots who can run the drones.”

Gamification marketing experts

This future expert will need to make online shopping feel like a game; that is, gamification is about keeping customers more delighted during shopping. The gamification marketing expert will help keep online buyers’ attention by making their experiences more playful and exciting.

Rewilders

To save Mother Nature, someone will need to remove the damage humans have done to the environment. Through the Jobs of 2030 project, an organization guesses we will need rewilders to remove the damage to the countryside caused by people, factories, cars and farming. These workers will be responsible for removing walls to give fight paths back to birds and replacing roads with forests.

1. What does Zach Howard say about distant drone drivers and pilots?

A. They can make lots of money. B. They will be in great demand.

C. They need update drones regularly. D. They are required to work outdoors.

2. How will the gamification marketing expert most likely influence customers?

A. By decreasing their daily cost of playing games.

B. By reducing the competition between stores.

C. By creating fun online shopping experiences.

D. By making them more likely to communicate.

3. Which of the following is a rewilder’s job?

A. Keeping track of birds’ health. B. Preserving the cultural heritage.

C. Returning the roads to forests. D. Constructing more roads for villagers.

B

My brother, Michael and I are crazy about houses. On Aug. 1, 2016, I was driving through the Northern Neck of Virginia with him. We had found an abandoned Italianate farmhouse with weeds up to our waist. When admiring the property, my brother rolled up the unlocked garage door. “Holy smokes! There sat this Mercedes. Seeing the number 6.9 on its hack, I immediately recognized this to be a rare and unique find.

The car’s door was unlocked and in the glove box, I found insurance papers. It turned out that the owner was a dead country doctor. It took me a year to find his widow’s (寡妇的) address, in Richmond. Twice I made the two-hour drive just to knock on her door, striking out both times. On the third try her neighbor was outside and I was able to get the widow’s phone number.

I logged approximately 25 voice mails, and still nothing, It was, I though, just bad luck. I called one last time and heard a voice, “Hello?” From that point on, we struck up a friendship.

In July 2018, two years after finding the car, I was ready to buy it from her. We met in the middle—somewhere around what a new Toyota might cost. Still, the night before, I called my brother and said. “I am setting cold feet.” What was I doing buying an old Mercedes? He said, “You are buying that great car. And I promise you, the friendship you will make as a result will make this car worth even penny. ” And he was right.

4. Why did the author go to the Northern Neck?

A. To check the house.   B. To visit his brother.

C. To buy the unique car.  D. To enjoy the beautiful sights.

5. What can we infer from the second and third paragraphs?

A. The car was in bad conditions.  B. The widow was unwilling to sell the car.

C. The car was the doctor’s only possession.  D. The author had trouble finding the car owner.

6. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?

A. He was shocked by the price  B. The weather that day was quite cold

C. He was hesitating to make the decision D. He cared about money more than the car

Z. What did Michael think of buying the car?

A. It was a waste of money. B. It would cost a great deal.

C. Buying the car brought good friendship. D. His brother made a good bargain buying it.

C

European researchers say they have created a process that can produce oxygen from moon dust. The process could provide a major source of oxygen for humans taking part in moon exploration activities in the future.

Researchers from the European Space Agency, or ESA, carried out the experiments at a laboratory in the Netherlands. They reported their results in a study published in Planetary and Space Science.

The team says ESA’s experimental “plant” was able to successfully produce oxygen from simulated moon dust. The dust is part of a material known as regolith (月壤), a top layer of dirt and rock pieces that sit on the surface of the moon.

Samples of regolith from the moon have confirmed that the material contains about 45 percent oxygen by weight. However, the oxygen is chemically locked in the form of minerals or glass, so it is not easily available for use. Having real samples of regolith from the moon made it possible for the researchers to create the simulated moon dust material used during testing.

The oxygen extraction (提取) process is carried out using a method called molten salt electrolysis (熔盐电解). This involves first placing the regolith in a metal container. Calcium chloride salt is added to the mixture, which is then heated to 950 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the regolith remains solid. Next, an electrical current is passed through the material. The researchers say it is this step that results in oxygen being extracted from the regolith. The study reported that up to 96 percent of oxygen in the simulated moon dust was extracted during the experiments.

ESA’s long-term goal is to design an oxygen-producing “pilot plant to operate full-time on the moon. The first technology demonstration of the system is expected to take place in the mid-2020s.

The researchers reported that “as a bonus”, the process also results in the production of usable metallic materials.

8. What can benefit from the process?

A. The treatment of some patients. B. The environment of the moon.

C. Future moon exploration activities. D. Future experiments in the laboratory.

9. Why is oxygen in the regolith hard to use?

A. If exists in the form of solid. B. It only exists on the surface.

C. It is mixed with other materials. D. It is locked in a metal container.

10. What step makes oxygen extracted from the regolith?

A. Adding calcium chloride salt to the mixture.

B. Placing the regolith in a metal container.

C. Passing an electrical current through the material.

D. Heating the metal container to 950 degrees Celsius.

11. What does the underlined word “simulated” in paragraph 4 most probably mean?

A. Mixed.  B. Copied.  C. Exposed.  D. Abandoned.

D

The first thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almost never forget a face.

Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces, In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.

Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the minor. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.

Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points is out. This is similar to people with color blindness.

Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain colors such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different colors.

There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they will find a cure.

12. The first paragraph is mainly about ______.

A. the way to improve one’s face-recognition sills.

B. the fact that some people have face recognition problems.

C. the simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.

D. the importance of face recognition in human communication.

13. When do people have the keen sills of face recognition?

A. At birth. B. In adolescence.  C. Half a year old. D. Nine months old.

14. The bold word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph is closes in meaning to ______.

A. confused B. surprised C. excited D. depressed

15. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?

A. People need to take it seriously.  B. It affects a great number of people.

C. It can be cured in the near future.  D. Certain techniques can make up for it.

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。(注意，E涂AB，F图AC，G涂AD)

“I’m sorry” are two very important words that play a big part in daily life. You might apologize while squeezing through a crowd or using the last of the printer paper at work. It’s easy to say “I’m sorry”, but true apologies are a different story.    16    Or you may wonder how to properly demand an apology if the other person is at fault? With the following tips, you’ll find these are not hard.

Apologize sincerely. A genuine apology can help repair your relationship, and even your reputation—you’re showing that you can be trusted to do what’s right. But your relationship will remain tense if your apology seems casual.    17  

Apply specific principles. A meaningful apology comes down to the three R’s- regret, responsibility and remedy (补救办法) . Firstly, communicate your regret. Show the other person you have recognized your error and can relate to his/her rain. Then take complete responsibility.    18    Lastly, show that you’re working to improve the situation. Offer to make up for the harm you caused or promise you wouldn’t repeat it again.

   19    If you’re the offended (冒犯) party, describe what’s changed in the relationship and your true feeling. For example, you could say, “Although there’s a disagreement between you and me, I want us to be friends again. But I’ve been hurt, and I’d like an apology. I need you to acknowledge what you’ve done.”

Don’t expect immediate forgiveness. Most people hope for immediate forgiveness while apologizing, but that may mean you don’t respect the others’ emotions and all you care about is yourself.    20    After all, they were hurt and it would take them a while to recover.

A. Ask for an apology if necessary.

B. Don’t make excuses or blame the victim.

C. Say sorry first if both parties are at fault.

D. So you have to be truly willing to apologize.

E. You should make sure your words are acceptable.

F. So give them some time to come out of the pain after your apology.

G. You may have trouble finding the right way to send meaningful apologies.

第二部分  语言知识及应用(共两节，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，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The new, “used” car that I bought just three months ago wouldn’t start the other day. The factory battery that    21    along with it decided that it had worked long enough and    22    to take an early, permanent retirement. My    23    neighbor gave me a jump but the battery stubbornly wouldn’t    24    the charge. After getting one more jump, I    25    to the local auto parts store to buy a new one. Installing (安装) it was much more    26    than we thought, however, so I took it to a local mechanic who finally got the new battery in and the car    27    once again.

Driving it this morning, though, I    28    that the time and date on the screen in the dashboard (仪表板) had    29    gone back to nine years ago, resetting to the    30    date of the first time it was started. While my son smartly figured out how to    31    it back to today, I thought about all the times I had wished I could go back in time and undo some of the    32    and missteps I had taken in my own life.

Many of my choices brought me    33    in the past, but they have also brought me wisdom for the present. When you    34    your own life, don’t regret the roads not taken. Instead, be    35    with the path you are on, the things you have learned, and the love you have shared.

21. A. came B. waited C. let D. raced

22. A. planned B. refused C. chose D. managed

23. A. easy-going B. kind-hearted C. hard working D. good-tempered

24. A. lend B. tike C. offer D. hold

25. A. welcome B. headed C. returned D. got

26. A. complex B. vital C. efficient D. accurate

27. A. switched B. jumped C. ran D. shook

28. A. guessed B. remembered C. expected D. noticed

29. A. suddenly B. slightly C. casually D. secretly

30. A. final B. original C. special D. temporary

31. A. bring B. program C. call D. drive

32. A. attempts B. effects C. mistakes D. changes

33. A. damage B. pain C. peace D. convenience

34. A. look at B. come out of C. focus on D. take control of

35. A. faced B. patient C. strict D. pleased

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，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为36-45的相应位置上。

Ready Player One (《头号玩家》) is a 2018 American science fiction adventure film produced by Steven Spielberg. 36______ (base) on Cline’s 2011 novel of the same name. The story takes place in the year 2045, 37______ most people in the real world use a virtual reality (虚拟现实) software to do 38______ they want, as long as they have enough coins. The film puts forward a question to its characters and audiences: With an available world of fantasy to escape to, is it possible to balance between real life and virtual reality?

This is a typical way that Spielberg expresses both reality and humanity through his movies, drawing attention 39 ______ how society could 40 ______ (possible) change to work better. The 71-year-old director 41 ______ (believe) that the way you create a better future is by studying the past. He also feels that one of the most satisfying 42______ (thing) in his career is having history 43 ______ (discuss) by the public again.

Ready Player One received generally positive reviews. It was said to have significant differences from the book, with some critics (影评人) 44 ______ (all) the plot an improvement over the novel. As US author Dean Kowalski put it, “Few movie directors have had a 45______ (great) impact on popular culture than Steven Spielberg.

第三部分  基础知识运用(共一节，满分10分)

单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

根据括号里的中文或英文的适当形式填空。

46. I will have no ______ (犹豫) in giving you a hand if you are in trouble.

47. They’ve paid 6 months’ rent in advance for a 2-ro0m apartment and will give it a ______ (彻底的) cleaning before moving in.

48. They have a ______ (简单的，坦率的) and free -and easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.

49. All the ______ (财物) on board, such as furniture, cupboards, stoves, blankets must be abandoned.

50. The crew formed an ocean expedition. They were ______ (qualify) explorers.

51. Once he has made a ______ (resolve) to do it, you won’t get her to change his mind.

52. Much to my regret, he turned down my ______ (apply).

53. The editor felt ______ (guilt) about not publishing your article in the latest issue.

54. We were about to give up, when finally I ______ (spot) something through the trees.

55. On receiving the ______ (assign), we set out to work at once.

第四部分  写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节  书面表达(满分15分)

假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Anna要参加汉字书写大赛，来信向你求助，请给她回信。内容包括：

1.积极应对；

2.书写建议(握笔姿势，写字风格等)；

3.美好祝愿。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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，续写的词数应为150左右。

A GIFT FOR GRANDPA

Sumner vacation coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.

The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready’ they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.

A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.

Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”

Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face, Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever, But Grandpa declared stubbornly (倔强地), “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.

The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs... How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!

But now Grandpa couldn’t get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates binds being caged!” Jack shook his head.

Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖) out of a young tree!”

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。

Berlin thought it was a good idea.

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Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.

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参考答案

第一部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

1~3 BCC  4~7 ADCC  8~11 CACB  12~15 BCBD

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

16~20 GDBAF

第二部分  语言知识及应用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节  完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

21~25 ACBDB 26~30 ACDAB 31~35 BCBAD

第二节  语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

36. based;  37. when;  38. whatever;  39. to;  40. possibly

41. believes;  42. things;  43. discussed;  44. calling;  45. greater

第三部分  基础知识运用（共一节，满分10分）

第一节  单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

46. hesitation;  47. thorough;  48. straightforward;  49. properties;  50. qualified

51. resolution;  52. application;  53. guilty;  54. spotted;  55. assignment

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节  书面表达（满分15分）

Dear Anna,

I am so glad to learn that you are going to enter a Chinese character writing competition. But you seem to be a little worried about it and I have some advice for you.

As is known to all, a positive attitude to the competition contributes greatly to excellent performance. Therefore, keep calm and confident before and during the process. Secondly, when writing Chinese characters, employ the correct gesture of holding the pen, which to some extent, determines the structures of your characters. Thirdly, everybody has his or her own style of writing. It is this personal feature that says a lot about you, thus probably enabling you to stand out among the competitors.

Hopefully the suggestions above will do you some good. Ad I do believe that, through your constant efforts, you will achieve success eventually. Best wishes for you!

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节  读后续写（满分25分）

Berlin thought it was a good idea. They set about making a cane for Grandpa immediately. The moment they chose a young tree of moderate size, they cut it down and then removed the branches and skins with a knife. With a small wood fastened on the top as a handle a fashionable cane came into being. To make the handle feel comfortable, they wrapped a soft cloth around it. Berlin, full of innovative ideas, carved words Gift To Grandpa on the cane. What a cool cane!

Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. Staring at the fancy cane, Grandpa was so happy with smiles on his face shining like a diamond. He thanked his grandsons for the wonderful gift with affection, “You brothers are really great creators!” Supporting himself with the cane, Grandpa couldn’t contain himself and went to the forest step by step. Watching the trees and grass around, he emotionally said he would forever cherish the fond moments they were together in the forest.