【期中真题】江西省九江第一中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期中英语考试.zip

九江一中2022-2023学年高二年级上学期

期中英语试卷

注意事项：

1.本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。答题前， 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。

2.第 I 卷（选择题）答案必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂；第 II 卷（非选择题）必须将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束，将答题卡交回，试卷由个人妥善保管。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）

第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)

听下面五段对话，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。听完每段对话后，你将有 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.When will the woman meet the organizer?

A. On the 6th.    B．On the 10th.    C．On the 28th.

2.What will the man probably do next?

A. Eat a huge meal.    B．Have some cake.    C．Buy a birthday gift.

3.Why can’t the woman play with the boy?

A．She needs to bake a cake.

B．She needs to take a break.

C．She needs to finish some work.

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

A．A couple.    B．Co-workers.    C．Boss and worker.

5.What’s the reason that the man think they should go to the park today?

A. The park is clean.    B．The crowds are small.    C．The weather is nice all day.

第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分；满分 22.5 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。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.How does the man feel?

A. Relaxed.    B．Worried.    C．Angry.

7.Where does the woman think the book might be?

A. In the yard.    B．In the school.    C．In their room.

听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。

8.What was the woman doing in China before?

A. Working.    B．Studying.    C．Traveling.

9.Which area would probably have an amusement park?

A. Area 1.    B．Area 2.    C．Area 3.

听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。

10.Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In the hotel bar.    B．In a hotel room.    C．At the hotel check-in desk.

11What company does the man work for?

A. Lloyds Bank    B．Marriot Hotel.    C．Trask Restaurant.

12.When is the main bar open?

A．All day.

B．From 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.

C．From 2:00 p.m. until midnight.

听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。

13.Why does the man want the woman to go ahead of him?

A．He is waiting for his hairstylist.

B．He’s not sure which style to get.

C．He wants to get her phone number.

14.Who is probably the best for women’s hair?

A. Joe.    B．Tony.    C．Lorraine.

15.What is a crew cut?

A. Long on the sides and the top.

B. Short on the sides and the top.

C. Short on the sides and long on the top.

16.Where does the man work?

A. At a school.    B．At an ad company.    C．At a barber shop.

听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。

17.What is basically the most important to an argumentative essay?

A．To raise questions at first.

B．To describe something in detail.

C．To convince readers of something.

18.What makes a good argument according to the speaker?

A. Its clear logic.    B．Its new stories.    C．Its interesting topic.

19.How are Western essays different from Chinese?

A. In length.    B．In topic.    C．In structure.

20.What would an American teacher expect in the first paragraph of an essay?

A．Different viewpoints.    B．The writer’s argument.    C．The supporting details.

第二部分 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）

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

As well as hosting New Zealand’s largest and most populous city, the Auckland region features many attractive, diverse places.

Central Auckland

Central Auckland is a hub of urban delights set against beautiful coastal scenery. You can take a trip up the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The adventurous can also try SkyJump-New Zealand’s highest base jump-or the incredible Sky Walk where you’ll walk around the outside of the Sky Tower for extraordinary sightseeing.

Rangitoto Island

Emerging unexpectedly from the sea some 600 years ago Rangitoto, with its distinctive shape and superb location just off the coast, is the youngest and largest volcano in the Auckland volcanic field. The island is a favourite destination for hikers and day-trippers. Walk up to the top, and you can see the black lava caves on your way up and don’t forget to bring a torch to explore them with the kids.

Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is a large island with a small population. For thousands of years, Bt has sheltered Auckland’s harbour from the continuous swells of the Pacific Ocean. The wilderness areas are home to several unique plant and bird species. Most amazingly, the community on the island is not using the public supplies of electricity, gas or water, but entirely relying on renewable solar power and collection of freshwater.

Waiheke Island

In landscape, lifestyle and experience, Waiheke is a world away. The three white sandy beaches are perfect for swimming, kayaking, or having a picnic. If you’re a walker, explore the island’s tracks which wind along cliff tops and into cool native forests. At the eastern end of the island, a walkway leads you to a system of World War Il gun emplacements (炮台) and underground tunnels.

1. Which place does an extreme sports lover probably prefer？

A. Central Auckland. B. Rangitoto Island.

C. Great Barrier Island. D. Waiheke Island.

2. What makes Great Barrier Island special？

A. Being located off the coast. B. Being the least populated.

C. Being home to endangered species. D. Being energy self-sufficient.

3. What can visitors enjoy in both Rangitoto and Waiheke？

A. Black lava caves. B. White sandy beaches.

C. Hiking tracks. D. War-related sites.

B

In 1943, when I was 4, my parents moved from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Fairbanks, Alaska, where adventure was never very far away.

We arrived in the summer, just in time to enjoy the midnight sun. All that sunlight was fantastic for Mom’s vegetable garden. Working in the garden at midnight tended to throw her timing off, so she didn’t care much about my bedtime.

Dad was a Railway Express agent and Mom was his clerk. That left me in a mess. I usually managed to find some trouble to get into. Once I had a little fire going in the dirt basement of a hotel. I had tried to light a barrel(桶) of paint but couldn’t really get a good fire going. The smoke got pretty bad, though, and when 1 made my exit, a crowd and the police were there to greet me. The policemen took my matches and drove me home.

Mom and Dad were occupied in the garden and Dad told the police to keep me, and they did! I had a tour of the prison before Mom rescued me. I hadn’t turned 5 yet.

As I entered kindergarten, the serious cold began to set in. Would it surprise you to know that I soon left part of my tongue on a metal handrail at school?

As for Leonhard Seppala, famous as a dog sledder, I think I knew him well because I was taken for a ride with his white dog team one Sunday. At the time I didn’t realize what a superstar he was, but I do remember the ride well. I was wrapped (包裹) heavily and well sheltered from the freezing and blowing weather.

In 1950, we moved back to Coeur d’Alene, but we got one more Alaskan adventure when Leonhard invited us eight years later by paying a visit to Idaho to attend a gathering of former neighbors of Alaska.

4. What can be inferred about the author’s family?

A. His father was a cruel man. B. His parents didn’t love him.

C. His parents used to be very busy. D. His mother didn’t have any jobs.

5. What happened when the author was 4?

A. He learned to smoke. B. He was locked in a basement.

C. He was arrested by the police. D. He nearly caused a fire accident.

6. Which of the following is true?

A. Leonhard was good at driving dog sleds.

B. The author spent his whole childhood in Alaska.

C. Leonhard often visited the author’s family after 1950.

D. The author suffered a lot while taking the dog sled in Alaska.

7. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A. To look back on his childhood with adventures.

B. To describe the extreme weather of Alaska.

C. To express how much he misses Leonhard.

D. To show off his pride in making trouble.

C

Analysis of people who eat mushrooms suggests they have a lower risk of developing depression. The association is still a puzzle, and for now, the authors say the data should be interpreted with caution.

The findings are still not clear between various types of mushrooms, but they are in line with several small clinical trials on lion’s mane mushrooms. The trials found eating certain types of fungi(真菌) can help reduce depression and anxiety. “The study adds to the growing list of possible health benefits of eating mushrooms,” says public health scientist Joshua Muscat from the Pennsylvania State University.

What it is specifically about some mushrooms that makes them good for our health is still unknown. White button mushrooms are the most commonly eaten fungi in the US and are full of potassium(钾), which is thought to help lower anxiety. Other eatable mushrooms like lion’s mane are known to contain certain factors linked to brain health, which are thought to help alleviate symptoms of depression.

The people most likely to eat mushrooms were college-educated, non-Hispanic white women, according to the authors. But the link to depression was only clear when they compared mushroom eaters to non-eaters. Within the group of mushroom eaters, those who ate them relatively a lot didn’t seem to show any additional benefits. In a further analysis of the data, the authors compared those who ate one serving of mushrooms per day with those who ate one serving of red or processed meat. Interestingly, the substitution was not associated with lower depression.

Clearly, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the relationship between mushrooms and mental health. But given how often the relationship keeps popping up in studies, it’s worth exploring more. “These findings highlight the potential clinical and public health importance of mushroom consumption as a means of reducing depression and preventing diseases,” the authors conclude.

8. What can we learn from the passage?

A. The relationship between mushrooms and mental health is clear.

B. Mushrooms have potential health importance for our mental health.

C. College-educated and non-Hispanic women like to eat mushrooms most.

D. Eating mushrooms provides the same nutrition as red or processed meat.

9. What does the underlined word “alleviate” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. relieve B. revive C. remove D. present

10. The authors conclude the words in the last paragraph to________.

A. encourage the consumption of mushrooms.

B warn us of the harm depression brings to us.

C. introduce the method of preventing diseases.

D. tell the meaning of studying mushrooms.

11 What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Mushrooms Seem to Lower Depression

B. Depression Risk Becomes the Top Killer

C. Eating Mushrooms is Good to Our Brain

D. The Possible Health Benefits of Mushrooms are Clear

D

Predatory (捕食类的) insects benefit greatly from flowers and can even survive for long periods of time on nectar (花蜜) and pollen (花粉) alone, according to a new study. Farmers can promote a production of natural enemies to defeat pests (害虫) by planting flowers near crops in their fields.

“Pollen and nectar are things that beneficial insects can survive on when pests aren't around. By planting a wide variety of flowers both early and late in the season, one can ensure a good effect that ensures the survival of predators throughout the growing season,” says Lene Sigsgaard, professor of the plant and environmental sciences department at the University of Copenhagen. This is good news for the green transition, as effective pest control can help reduce the use of agricultural pesticides. Besides, the presence of more flowers improves pollination and biodiversity, as they attract more insects and pollinators into fields.”

In order for predatory Insects to approach flower nectar, easily approachable open flowers need to be planted, as predatory insects aren't equipped with the long feeding tubes that bees have, the researchers say. Food from flowers boosts energy for predators. Specifically, the researchers found that across all predatory insects, females survive 2.2 times longer getting access to flowers, and males 1.7 times longer, compared to insects that only have access to water.

“It pays to design tomorrow’s agriculture so as to plant wild flowering plants alongside fields. For the greatest impact, we are looking at how to design flowering fields that benefit both predatory insects and pollinators. This will reduce the need for other forms of pest control while supporting biodiversity.” Lene says. The researchers recommend native, continuous flowers to create habitats for predatory insects, places where they can winter as well. It is also important to have a wide variety of species that produce flowers during different seasons and benefit different insects.

12. Why did the researchers suggest planting flowers next to crops?

A. To help crops grow faster. B. To make flowers grow stronger.

C. To make full use of natural resources. D. To ensure the supply of predatory insects.

13. What can we learn about predatory insects in Paragraph 3?

A. They mainly feed on nectar. B. They have difficulty getting energy.

C. They can live longer feeding on flowers. D. They can get access to any flowers easily.

14. What is implied in Lene’s words in the last paragraph?

A. Designing flowering fields properly has significant influence.

B. Maintaining biodiversity is important to agriculture.

C. It is beneficial to create various habitats for insects.

D. It is necessary to have good pest control.

15. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. A way to improve biodiversity.

B. A way to grow flowers fast and well.

C. A way to protect crops against pests in fields.

D. A way to increase agricultural production quickly.

第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）

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。

Games like Pump It Up are enjoyable because it takes things that make games addictive—points, levels and challenges, for example—and puts them and physical movement together. ___16___You can apply these techniques to your everyday fitness routines to make exercise feel as fun as a video game.

Have an objective.

When you’re playing a game, there’s always an objective. ___17___Exercise should be no different. Create a clear fitness goal. Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day, for example, or try to run a total of 6 miles every week.

Compete against others.

Research suggests that adding an element of competition to your exercise routine can actually help you work out harder. ___18___ Competing against others will help you walk more steps. You can also look into fitness programs that encourage friendly competition.

___19___  

Researchers found that collaboration—getting a group to work together toward a common goal—was also an effective way to increase physical activity. So grab a close friend or family member and bring them to the gym with you—there’s a reason why the “gym buddy” exists.

Add an element of novelty.

Some people love video games because there’s a lot of unpredictability and surprise. You can recreate this sense of wonder in your own exercises. ___20___ Ride your bike from one friend’s house to another. Beat your personal record to the peak of a trail run.

A. Look for opponents.

B. Team up with partners.

C. It needs to be both specific and challenging.

D. You can participate in a step-tracking challenge.

E. Take photos of at least 5 different flowers on your neighborhood walk.

F. It helps you focus and motivates you to keep playing until you win the game.

G. This powerful combination motivates people to keep on playing and exercising.

第三部分 语言运用（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）

Early in my teaching career, I heard countless excuses—most of them amusing—for why students didn’t have their homework. “The dog ate it” was one of them. As time passed, I grew ___21___ of hearing “I don’t have my homework because...” So I quit accepting any excuse.

When I was ___22___ to another school, I took my straightforward attitude with me. “No excuses, no extensions!” I warned my eighth graders on the first day. When a student didn’t have the homework, I never asked why. ___23___, I sighed loudly, shook my head in disgust and recorded a zero.

One afternoon, shortly after the ___24___ bell rang, Anthony ___25___ me. “Could I talk to you a minute?” he asked shyly. “I know what you said about our homework, but I don’t want you to think I’m a slacker(懒虫) because I come to school ___26___ mine so often.”

Anthony looked up at me, and I could see that his lower lip was shaking. “It’s just that...well, my dad moved out, and my mom works at night, so I have to look after my little brothers. Sometimes they cry a lot, which makes it hard to ___27___.”

I put my hand on Anthony’s thin shoulder. “Why are you just now telling me…” I stopped in mid-sentence. I knew why. So I ___28___ the question. “Would it help if you stayed here after school and worked on it?”

He swallowed hard and ___29___.

The next day, I announced to all my students that I’d be offering an after-school study hall. Anthony was the first to ___30___. Several days later, Terrell joined him, ___31___ by twins Sandy and Randy. Before long, I had a room full of eighth graders to work on their lessons. I never asked why any of them were there, but I soon had a large ___32___ of “I don’t have my homework because...” stories. All were very ___33___. None were amusing.

The things I learned weren’t taught in college. I discovered not all kids come from homes that are safe and ___34___. Not all kids have a quiet bedroom with a desk and study light. Some don’t have a home where a parent is even around. And some kids do go to bed ___35___. Most importantly, I learned that “I’ll listen” works better than “No excuses”.

21. A. ashamed B. scared C. tired D. informed

22. A. transferred B. transplanted C. transported D. transformed

23. A. However B. Afterward C. Moreover D. Instead

24. A. dismissal B. removal C. approval D. arrival

25. A. occupied B. greeted C. waved D. approached

26. A. with B. without C. for D. on

27. A. tolerate B. concentrate C. balance D. survive

28. A. extended B. refreshed C. changed D. updated

29. A. nodded B. shook C. weighed D. understood

30. A. give up B. put up C. show up D. take up

31. A. followed B. surrounded C. separated D. impressed

32. A. combination B. description C. prediction D. collection

33. A. imaginary B. fictional C. rigid D. real

34. A. rich B. warm C. simple D. sound

35. A. happily B. guiltily C. hungrily D. irregularly

第 II 卷（非选择题，共 55 分）

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。

I’m in the Sarek National Park, which is viewed as Europe’s hidden natural treasure. ____36____ (listen) to the sound of the wind buffeting the tent, I wake up and walk out the tent. ____37____ (branch) of the Rapa River flow through the valley. Sarek’s mountain ____38____ (cover) by vast sheets of ice originally. After the ice melted, reindeer arrived. Following them were the Sami people, ____39____ made this territory their home. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in ____40____ (it) natural state. At the far side of the valley, ____41____ ancient Sami cottage is visible. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and ____42____ (company) them. This morning, I eat a piece of bread ____43____ (warm) over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some berries. After breakfast, I pack my bag and set off ____44____ (immediate). The land to my destination on the other side of the valley is difficult, which means it will be a day full of sweat. _____45_____, I will not complain because being in such a beautiful place makes me feel blessed to be alive.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）

第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）

46. 假设你是兴民中学高二学生李明，你的新西兰笔友Green在给你的邮件中提到他想了解你的职业规划（career plan），请你给Green回信，内容包括：

（1）你希望从事职业；

（2）你选择该职业的原因；

（3）你打算为之作何准备。

注意：1. 词数不少于80；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Green,

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Yours,

Li Ming

第二节 （满分 25 分）

47. 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。

Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home，and I told her everything. She was ready for me.  “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. That rumor has been going around for years，and it makes me mad, plain mad.”

“Now，put on your coat，and let’s go.”

“Go where, Grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store. the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors，Grandma handed me ten dollars.“Take this money.”she said，“and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.

I was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother，but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded，full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there，confused，holding that ten-dollar bill，wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker，who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.

Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for recess(休息) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note，telling the teacher that he had a cough，but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough，and he didn’t have a coat. I fingered the ten dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one，which looked really warm，and he would like that.

“Is this a Christmas present for someone?”the lady behind the counter asked kindly，as I laid my ten dollars down.“Yes.”

The nice lady smiled at me，put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.

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。

That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper.

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Grandma and I waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.

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