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2023年邵阳市第二中学高二英语期中考试试卷试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟命题： 审核：第一部分 听力理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。听完每段对话或独白前后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小。 每段对话仅读两遍。What is the man going to do first?A. Feed the dog. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the dog house.What is the woman related to Mr. Collins?A. His secretary. B. His client. C. His manager.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A public service. B. A restaurant. C. The man’s friend.When will the man see Dr. Owen?A. On Tuesday morning. B. On Wednesday afternoon. C. On Friday morning.Where does the conversation take place?A. In a bakery. B. In a rose garden. C. In a clothes store.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。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。What does the woman think of the yellow earrings?A. Too big. B. Expensive. C. Perfect.What will the man buy for the woman?A. The red earrings. B. The blue necklace. C. The yellow necklace.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。What happened to the woman?She lost the cleaner.She damaged the fridge.She couldn’t get on the Internet.What did the robot do for the woman?It repaired the computer.It cleaned the outside windows.It picked up the dirt in the room.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。Why does the man call the woman?To get some directions to her office.To confirm the meeting place.To ask her to pick him up.第 1 页 共 8 页
11. How much does it cost the man by taxi?A. About $5. B. About $20. C. About $30.12.  What time will the speakers have a meeting?A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 3:30.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13.  When will the man meet Tanya Dolan?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.14.  Why is the man going to Paris?A. To conduct business. B. To meet his manager. C. To take a vacation.15.  How will the man go to Paris?A. By train. B. By car. C. By air.16. What do we know about the man’s flight back to LA?It is a non-stop flight.It will be by way of Paris.It has a stopover(中途停留) during the journey.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17.  What did the man study in university?A. Law. B. Medicine. C. Economics.18.  What fruit has something in common with cocoa beans?A. Apples. B. Bananas. C. Grapes.19.  What is the most difficult part of making chocolate?A. Melting it correctly. B. Cooling it in time. C. Testing it regularly.20.  What is the speaker’s key to success?Growing high-quality cocoa beans.Keeping a diary of his experiments.Trying to test various chocolate.第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWorld Series, the United StatesA century’s worth of the World Series has seen many exciting matches. To get to the series,each of the 32 teams in the major leagues must experience a 162-game season, followed by three playoffs. The first is a best-of-five series, followed by two best-of-seven series.Super Bowl, the United StatesThe Super Bowl is so big that even the commercial advertisements are worth watching.Whenit was held for the first time in 1967, there were plenty of empty seats and it attracted a small TV audience. It is the competition between the top team from the American Football Conference and the top team from the National Football Conference for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.24 Hours of Le Mans, FranceSkill,speed and stamina are the three dimensions that mark the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The competition is set on a non-permanent track at Circuit de la Sarthe near the city of Le Mans in France. The winner is the car, driven by a team of three drivers, which covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. The first Le Mans contest took place in May 1923. Today it is held every June.
Polo at Palermo,ArgentinaArgentine polo is considered the best in the world. It’s no wonder the Argentine Open Championship is the top draw for the sport’s best players and fans. The tournament, first known as the River Plata Polo Championship, takes place between late November and early December. First held in 1893, the tournament is older than the tango.21.  What do we know about the Super Bowl?A. Its ads are the best. B. It is a championship game.C. Few people watch it now. D. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is its official name.22.  What kind of race is the 24 Hours of Le Mans?A. A motorcycle race B. A cycling race C. A car race D. A long-distance running race23.  Which of the four sporting events has the longest history?A. The World Series B. The Super BowlC. The 24 Hours of Le Mans D. The Polo at PalermoBAs children we are well-trained to find the right answer. We are rewarded for A's, the honorroll and acing the test. Our education trains us to follow the rules and deliver the expected answers. When we do, awards and congratulations follow. Yet when we grow up, it gets a little harder. Life and careers don’t have tests with an A if we get the “right” answer.I recently had coffee with a college student who will graduate. She is struggling with whatshe wants for her career. She wants her parents to be proud of her and to continue the success she has had in school. She also talked about other students in her graduating class who are set to do "some big things," like working for impressive companies. Yet she wasn't sure of the right answer for using her degree. She said that deep down she was hoping that someone might give her the answer.We both agreed that it comes down to not looking for the right answer, but her answer. Thegrown-up definition of the “right answer” is different than that in school. What would you do if you weren't afraid? It takes time to know these answers. And they can change over time and at any point in your career. My encouragement is to get valued advice and input, of course, but finally to look within yourself for the answers. It helps to come back to:What do I want to be known for? What is my definition of success? What am I best at? If Ihad no fears, what would I do? What is one step I can take today to move me toward my goal (even if it's not perfectly clear)?I find these types of questions are more helpful at getting to our unique answer rather than“right answer” questions, such as: What will my parents want? What degree or job will mark me as accomplished to the world? What is my best option based on where I work today?24. What does the author mean to say in the first paragraph?Life is harder for adults than children.Academic excellence is not necessary.It is not helpful to follow the rules in school.Rules in life are different from those in school.25. What is wrong with the college student?She does badly in her studies.Her parents are not proud of her.第 3 页 共 8 页
She feels puzzled about her life career.She is not sure whether to do" some big things".26. When looking for the answer in life, you need to .A. trust your parents B. listen to your heartC. follow valued advice D. learn from your classmates27. Which of the following questions might not help you to seek your answer?What do I love to do?What matters most to me in life?What will make me look successful?What will I regret not doing when I'm 80?CNew research has shown that a fungus(真菌) skin could provide a new alternative to some plastics used in computer chips(芯片), making them easier to recycle. The researchers were working on new materials to replace plastics, when they made the discovery.At the time, a member of the team had been looking at using fungus materials for use in otherareas. This work led to the latest study, which shows how Ganoderma lucidum(灵芝) skin could work as an alternative.The team discovered that Ganoderma lucidum, which grows on rotten hardwood trees, formsa skin to protect its growth medium (the wood). “It does so in order to protect itself,” Kaltenbrunner, one of the researchers, said, explaining that the team were able to get this protection by removing the skin and drying it. The skin is slightly less insulating(绝缘的) than plastics, but it still works safely and successfully, with a thickness similar to paper and the ability to stand temperatures over 200℃.The skin has many qualities that make it different from other materials. Kaltenbrunner said,“But most importantly, it can grow in waste wood and does not need too much energy.“The skin is very proper because it can last a long time if kept dry, but in just a standard family compost, it would break down entirely within two weeks or less,” he added.While the team’s work is experimental and a long way from being brought into use, theybelieve the skin could be a new alternative material for use in electronics. “There are large amounts of waste wood,” Kaltenbrunner said, “which is a lot of food for Ganoderma lucidum.”28. What is an advantage of the fungus skin?A. It is thicker than plastics. B. It can stand low temperatures.C. It is environmentally friendly. D. It can keep wet for a long time.29. What is the researchers’ attitude to the future of the fungus skin?A. Uncertain. B. Unfriendly. C. Flexible. D. Positive.30. In which section of a newspaper can you read the text?Geography. B. Fashion. C. Science. D. Culture.31. What may be the best title for the text?An alternative to plasticsA new use of a fungus skinThe introduction to fungusesThe function of fungus materialsD第 4 页 共 8 页
Have you ever read back something you’ve written and felt like it’s not quite as strong as you’d like? One possible reason is that you overuse crutch words(拐杖词). So, what are crutch words?Crutch words are words a speaker or a writer uses without knowing it. They are usually notneeded and don’t add to the story. If someone is speaking, you’ll recognize a crutch word as a pause, or if the speaker uses “um” or “ah” a lot. Crutch words in the conversation also include favorite words and phrases, such as “you know”, “anyway”, “just”, “all right” and “like”. They only give the speaker time to think before they move on to the next idea.For writers, crutch words operate in much the same way, but instead of a pause, they’re fillerwords we use because we haven’t thought the sentence through enough. They’re words that areeasy. They flow naturally into the space that could easily be occupied by a slight rewriting of a sentence or a different word choice.Now that you know what crutch words are, the question is how you can get rid of them. It’snot always easy to notice your own writing quirks(怪癖), so it might take a bit of hard work to find what yours are.The next time you sit down to read over your writing, look carefully for repeated words orphrases. Mark them so they’re easy to find later. Look at both an old and a new piece of writing and compare the two. Are there phrases or words you use a lot that are common to both? If yes, then you’ve found your crutch words.Once you’ve known your crutch words, they’re easy to cut out later. But don’t be afraid ifyou find them in your first draft. Eliminating those words is exactly what revision is for.32.  What might an article with too many crutch words be like?A. Formal. B. Weak. C. Quality. D. Easy.33.  Which statement will the author probably agree with?Crutch words are normally unnecessary.Crutch words are unavoidable.Crutch words give writers time to think.Crutch words give writers different word choices.34.  What does the author think about finding crutch words?It’s interesting. A. It’s strange.C. It’s questionable. D. It’s a bit difficult.35.  What does the underlined word “Eliminating” in the last paragraph mean?A. Returning. B. Removing.C. Recording. D. Remembering.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。ChatGPT, launched in November, 2022, has attracted over 100 million monthly users in justtwo months, which is considered the fastest-growing consumer app. 36ChatGPT can write emails, computer code, even academic papers and poems. 37With various functions, it is suspected to do no good to multiple areas, above all the higher education.So is ChatGPT a benefit or a trouble?第 5 页 共 8 页
38 Some universities have banned it due to the warning that it could prompt morestudents to cheat, especially in exams. 39 Andreas Schleicher, director of education andskills of the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development, for instance, said he welcomes ChatGPT because “it gives people a chance” to concentrate less on tasks that technology can perform equally well.According to a survey covering more than 100 educators and over 1,000 students, one-thirdof the educators said they believe ChatGPT should be banned in schools and universities, while the rest supported students having access to it. The attitude of most students sees a distinctdifference. 40As a result, the observed value and usefulness of ChatGPT seem to outweigh the risks. What we should focus on has shifted to better deal with the chatbot and its development.A．They admitted having sought help from ChatGPT to complete their homework.B．The worry is that ChatGPT could change the basic training structure of higher education.C．By comparison, others regard it as a blessing rather than a curse.D．It is undoubtedly a shocking achievement.E．It is widely discussed whether and to what extent AI should be involved in a scientific article. F．The answers varies greatly across the world.G．Also, it has succeeded in passing different kinds of exams.第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。That year I was eleven and in sixth grade. In Wethersfield, all sixth-graders are 41 totake part in the R.O.P.E. Program. Its main 42 is to believe your peers(同龄人), worktogether, and 43 new adventures. These programs including falling backward and 44peers to catch you, working together to fit into a small circle and something of that kind.I was ready to take part in these 45 . Falling backward and fitting into a small circlewere nothing to me. Crossing over a stream(小溪) with nothing holding me up but a rope wasdaring, but I could 46 it. Finally the day came when my sixth grade class would travel toclimb and rappel(绕绳下滑) a mountain in Southington. Those people who were too 47 wereallowed to practice climbing and rappelling a smaller area of rocks, but that wasn’t for me. I could climb the big mountain.Twenty minutes later, my 48 arrived. As I was well 49 , I set off at once. I got aquarter of the way up but couldn’t seem to get any 50 . I tried and tried. I began to put myselfdown and cry. There was nothing more 51 than my classmates were looking at me. All Ikept 52 was “Lisa, you can do it. Try to fit your foot in there. 63 , Lisa. You’re almostthere.”It was then that I thought to myself, “Why am I crying? I can do this.” Almost 64 Iwent on going up the mountain. Within five minutes I successfully 65 to the top.41. A. forced B. reported C. required D. reminded42. A. idea B. result C. question D. road43. A. run B. introduce C. experience D. describe44. A. begging B. thinking C. promising D. trusting45. A. lectures B. discussions C. stories D. activities第 6 页 共 8 页
46. A. handle B. discover C. change D. need47. A. naughty B. noisy C. frightened D. annoyed48. A. friend B. turn C. teacher D. day49. A. relaxed B. balanced C. organized D. prepared50. A. quicker B. warmer C. farther D. longer51. A. awkward B. amazing C. exciting D. disappointing52. A. shouting B. remembering C. learning D. hearing53. A. Watch out B. Come on C. Hurry up D. Walk along54. A. completely B. carefully C. dangerously D. immediately55. A. reached B. got C. arrived D. took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。Sweet Art—Sugar paintingIn and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province, one can often folk artists producing sugar paintings with liquid sugar along the streets and in the park.According to some academic studies, sugar painting originated from Ming Dynasty whensugar animals and figures 56 (make) in moulds(模具) as part of sacrifice in religiousceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more 57 (popular). The productiontechnique were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of 58 stood for goodluck such as fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artist in Sichuan 59 (develop)this art by adding techniques of the China shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting. The mouldswere also replaced 60 a small bronze spoon. As time passes by, the contemporary form ofsugar painting has 61 (gradual) evolved.Although the number of sugar paintings has decreased, due to its unique charm, a certainnumber of artists are making efforts 62 (preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant63 (activity) such as sugar painting contests and applying for the National Non-materialCultural Heritage.Nowadays, this art is getting support again from the general public 64 it has alreadybeen listed as provincial Non-material Culture Heritage by Sichuan Provincial Government.Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained 65 (increase) recognition.第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)第一节（满分15分）假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Kim 将于下周访问你校，你想邀请他参与下周学校组织 的“劳动实践周”（Labour Week）活动。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：邀请Kim参加活动；介绍活动目的和内容。注意：词数 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。Dear Kim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第 7 页 共 8 页
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节（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。Last Saturday David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a womanwith a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yelling: “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs. Brown in middle school. After he enteredmiddle school David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed.But one day it all changed. That day, in an English writing class, Mrs. Brown asked them toread a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He had never expected to be praised. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.That day after he returned home, he wrote another short story and gave it to Mrs. Brown thenext morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs. Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs. Brown always gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating fromcollege, he had his first book published, becoming famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs. Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.注意：1. 续写的词数应为150左右。请按照如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The mother was ashamed when she heard that. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第 8 页 共 8 页