2022-2023学年福建省南平市浦城县高二下学期期中考试英语试题Word版含答案

浦城县2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

（考试时间：120分钟    满分：150分）

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. Who does the man want to see?

 A. Dr. Edmunds.    B. Dr. Edgar.    C. Dr. Brown.

2. What will the woman probably do this afternoon?

 A. Give the man some advice. B. Go for a job interview. C. Ask the man for help.

3. Why does the man want to know how to take care of babies?

 A. He wants to be a babysitter.

 B. He is going to be a brother.

 C. His wife is going to have a baby.

4. What’s the woman going to do?

 A. Do the typing.   B. Read the paper aloud.   C. Check for typing errors.

5. What does the man advise Mary to do?

 A. Go out to work.   B. Listen carefully to Henry.   C. Be calm and patient.

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，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。

6. Why is the woman so happy?

 A. Because of the cabin.

 B. Because of the good weather.

 C. Because of the man’s recommendation.

7. What is the woman’s plan for the weekend?

 A. To spend time with three friends.

 B. To invite the man to the island.

 C. To visit Tina’s parents.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. When will the party be held?

 A. This Friday afternoon.  B. Next Friday night.  C. Next Friday afternoon.

9. What kind of party is the woman having?

 A. A fancy-dress party.   B. A relaxing lunch party. C. A formal dinner party.

10. How many guests has the woman invited?

 A. Four.      B. Five.     C. Ten.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Why does the woman look pale?

 A. She is probably sick.

 B. She feels bored with her work.

 C. She works too hard with her new students.

12. How many foreign students does the woman have in her class?

 A. Three.     B. Four.     C. Five.

13. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?

 A. Doctor and patient.  B. Headmaster and teacher.  C. Teacher and student.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. What does the woman call the flat manager for?

 A. A broken window.    B. A lost child.    C. A fallen tree.

15. What’s the woman’s evidence?

 A. A Teddy bear.     B. Footprints.    C. A baseball.

16. Where was the woman when that happened?

 A. She happened to be out.   B. She was in the kitchen.

 C. She was in the living room.

17. Who would pay for the damage?

 A. The man.      B. The woman.   C. Someone else.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. What can we learn from the text?

 A. The pass can be used for 12 months.

 B. The route is from Sydney to Alice Springs.

 C. People can only visit important cities.

19. In which city of Australia can you start using the pass?

 A. Sydney.      B. Any city.    C. Melbourne.

20. Where can you go diving?

 A. In Alice Springs.     B. In Ayers Rock.   C. In Cairns.

第二部分  阅读部分（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。

A

A number of events are going on at the Cooperage Project, located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy!

The Cooperage Maker Fair

The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12 on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making—a showcase for invention and creativity, and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www.cooperagemakerfair.com.

Such Sweet Thunder

At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film Series. Dr. Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background. Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www.suchsweetthunder.com.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

On Thursday, June 24, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth. School-aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage Project!

Great Brazilian Music Tour

On Saturday, June 27, a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm. We encourage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music. The two-hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.

21. When does the event take place where students can put on their own performances?

 A. On June 12.  B. On June 17.   C. On June 24.   D. On June 27.

22. Which event requires people to make a reservation?

 A. Such Sweet Thunder.      B. Sounds Like Teen Spirit.

 C. The Cooperage Maker Fair.    D. Great Brazilian Music Tour.

23. What can you do at Great Brazilian Music Tour?

 A. Show your gift for invention.    B. Make a donation.

 C. Perform with Minas on stage.    D. Learn to make music.

B

Italy’s cheap old homes continue to appeal to hundreds of interested buyers, among whom was

Roy Patrick, a 67-year-old British who deals in antiques in Italy. Patrick bought an old school house in the mountain village of Carrega for $16,500. It’s both an adventure and a joy.

Patrick bought the property quite by accident. When told about the wonders of the village, he toured there to take a look and was instantly struck by the 1930s school building. “The house is particular and the view is unique: The way the sun goes down over the mountains, you’d say ‘wow’. It’s a fantastic wonderland,” says Patrick.

The property was offloaded by the local government to boost the populations of communities in decline. Since the purchase, he’s been visiting every two weeks and finds it has many charms. “Top of the list is the friendliness of the local residents, followed by the breathtaking views I get out of the windows looking across the valley,” he adds.

Patrick’s initial encounter with his new home was less than promising. He had to climb through a window to open up the building, which had been shut for decades and whose door was jammed, with the keys nowhere to be found.

However, a later structural disaster turned into a positive story. When an unstable chimney (烟囱) collapsed due to a heavy snow, a neighbor volunteered to climb onto his roof to make it safe. The locals are so welcoming that they are ready to help newcomers.

During the restoration needed to make the old school habitable, Patrick unexpectedly unearthed a great many treasures: dusty piles of old text books, inkwells, pupil registers and other historical items.

Patrick has some advice for those with the thought of buying a house in Carrega: There is absolutely nothing, just great views, pure air and clean surroundings. No bars, supermarkets, or restaurants. A vehicle is essential to move around. However, Carrega does spring to life in the summer when vacationers arrive to relax. “There are nights when people throw a party with loud music,” says Patrick. “Otherwise it’s just singing birds and total silence.”

24. What led to Patrick’s purchase of the old schoolhouse?

 A. The locals’ friendly attitude.    B. Its uniqueness and surroundings.

 C. Its location and rising value.    D. The government’s housing welfare.

25. What was the government’s intention of selling the property?

 A. To reform education system.   B. To boost local tourism.

 C. To preserve village traditions.   D. To attract more settlers.

26. What’s one of Patrick’s added benefits of getting the house?

 A. Digging up some historical finds.  B. Acquiring more personal space.

 C. Enjoying a more active social life.  D. Getting free home decoration service.

27. How does it feel most of the time living in Carrega?

 A. Lively.   B. Quiet.   C. Modern.   D. Convenient.

C

According to traditional thinking, procrastinators （拖延者）have a time management problem. By this view, with better scheduling, so the logic goes, they will stop procrastinating and get on with their work.

Increasingly, however, psychologists are realizing this is wrong. Experts like Tim Pychyl at Carleton University in Canada and Fuschia Sirois at the University of Sheffield in the UK have proposed that procrastination is an issue with managing our emotions, not our time. The task we’re putting off is making us feel bad — perhaps it’s boring, too difficult or we’re worried about failing — and to make ourselves feel better in the moment, we start doing something else.

On a positive note, if procrastination is an emotional regulation issue, this offers important clues for how to address it most effectively. An approach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or “ACT”, seems especially useful. ACT teaches the benefits of “psychological flexibility” — that is, being able to tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, staying in the present moment in spite of them, and prioritizing choices and actions that help you get closer to what you most value in life.

Relevant here is new research that’s shown students who procrastinate more tend to score higher on psychological inflexibility. That is, they’re dominated by their psychological reactions, like frustration and worry, at the expense of their life values. Those who procrastinate more also score lower on “committed action”, which describes how much a person persists with actions and behaviours in pursuit of their goals.

The next time you’re tempted to procrastinate, “make your focus as simple as ‘What’s the next action — a simple next step — I would take on this task if I were to get started on it now?’”. Doing this , Tim Pychyl says, takes your mind off your feelings and onto easily achievable action. “Our research and lived experience show very clearly that once we get started, we’re typically able to keep going. Getting started is everything.”

28. What does the underlined word “this” in the first paragraph refer to?

 A. Beating procrastinating is very easy.

 B. Beating procrastinating is very hard.

 C. Procrastination results from poor time management.

 D. Procrastination leads to poor time management.

29. What do Tim Pychyl and Fuschia Sirois believe?

 A. We tend to procrastinate when in good mood.

 B. A good schedule helps us to stop procrastinating.

 C. Procrastination enables us to get a sense of satisfaction.

 D. Controlling feelings is the key to beating procrastination.

30. What’s the core of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

 A. To change our lifestyles.     B. To control our thoughts.

 C. To conquer negative feelings.    D. To ignore potential difficulties.

31. Which of the following can best express Tim Pychyl’s idea in the last paragraph?

 A. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

 B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

 C. All things are difficult before they are easy. 

 D. A thousand-mile journey begins with the first step.

D

The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism (相对主义), are simply reflections of local and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.

History has witnessed the endless production of Shakespearean plays in every major language of the world. It is never rare to find that Mozart packs Japanese concert hall, as Japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries. Unique works of this kind are different from today’s popular art, even if they began as works of popular art. They have set themselves apart in their timeless appeal and will probably be enjoyed for centuries into the future.

In a 1757 essay, the philosopher David Hume argued that because “the general principles of tastes are uniform (一致的) in human nature,” the value of some works of art might be essentially permanent. He observed that Homer was still admired after 2000 years. Works of this type, he believed, spoke to deep and unvarying features of human nature and could continue to exist over centuries.

Now researchers are applying scientific methods to the study of the universality of art. For example, evolutionary psychology is being used by literary scholars to explain the long-lasting themes and plot devices in fiction. The structures of musical pieces are now open to experimental analysis as never before. Research findings seem to indicate that the creation by a great artist is as permanent an achievement as the discovery by a great scientist.

32. According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativism?

 A. It introduces different cultural values.

 B. It relates artistic values to local conditions.

 C. It explains the history of artistic works in detail.

 D. It excites the human mind throughout the world.

33. In Paragraph 2, the artists are mentioned to show that         .

 A. the charm of great arts is universal and lasting

 B. popular arts are hardly different from great arts

 C. great artists are skilled at combing various cultures

 D. great arts are works of popular arts in the beginning

34. According to Hume, some works of art can exist for centuries because         .

 A. they are results of scientific study

 B. they establish general principles of art

 C. they are created by the world’s greatest artists

 D. they appeal to unchanging features of human nature

35. Which of the following serve as the title of the passage?

 A. Are Popular Arts Permanent?     B. Is Human Nature Uniform?

 C. Are Artistic Values Universal?     D. Is Cultural Relativism Scientific?

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。

Navigation (导航) skills seem to come naturally to some, but others aren’t so lucky. If you are lacking in a sense of direction, especially sick of taking wrong turns, here’s how to start finding your way.

To begin with, I have to be frank that I had an interest in researching this topic because my own sense of direction is absolutely rubbish.   36   I can find my way there easily enough because there are signs pointing me in the right direction. But getting back to my dining table is another story. After all, there are no helpful signs saying, “This is where you were sitting less than five minutes ago , Jane.”

However, good news is that according to scientists the hippocampus (海马体) — the part of the brain associated with navigation — expands to accommodate the mental maps of those who are puzzled with directions.   37   They just need to work at it.

Firstly, it’s a good idea to put the GPS away. In a University of Nottingham study, drivers who’d followed step-by-step GPS instructions found it harder to work out where they’d been.   38 

  39   Not least it is because the amount of mental energy it requires means it’s more likely to stick in your mind. Looking at online maps on a big screen or even studying a paper map also allows you to get a sense of that all-important bigger picture and how everywhere fits together.

Finally, try to relax when you’re on unfamiliar ground.   40   But this sudden burst of anxiety will only increase your pressure and prevent you from calmly working out which way to go.

 A. I always get lost when I am out. 

 B. Yes, they can improve the sense of direction.

 C. Take popping to the toilet in a restaurant, for example.

 D. However, they can finally manage the direction completely.

 E. They even failed to notice they’d been past the same place.

 F. It’s all too easy to get panicked by the suspicion of getting lost.

 G. Studying a larger map and memorizing the route in advance can be helpful.

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入空白处的最佳选项。

Several years ago, a neighbor kid kicked a football and broke a basement window of my house. Due to financial problems, I   41   it up, thinking I’d get to it someday.

Over the year, I had planned to upgrade to energy-efficient windows. But with the frame (窗框) rusted and firmly   42   in the foundation, whoever did it would need to chisel (凿) it out by hand. It would be a   43   process and there were six of those windows in the house. The cost was estimated at $15,000. It was simply   44  .

Honestly, the thought of that window   45   me for years. I knew I needed to fix it, but I had built up the   46   so much in my mind that I put it off again and again.

Then I had a job change and needed to sell the house before moving away. But it was almost

  47   to find a buyer if there was a broken window. So I pulled off the boards to face this thing head-on. I grabbed some rust remover (除锈剂),   48   it around the frame of the window, and gave it a pull. To my astonishment, it easily   49  . I took the window downtown. It only cost me $12. I could have   50   the problem for only $12 when it occurred, but I let it bother me for five years!

  51  , this isn’t just about my window. Many of us live with broken windows of one type or another. They are things that seriously affect our   52   of life. If you recognize your broken window, don’t   53   to mend it. It may turn out to be   54   than expected. Usually we suffer more in a   55   than in reality.

41. A. tore    B. made    C. packed     D. boarded

42. A. stuck    B. lost    C. slipped    D. mixed

43. A. energy-wasting  B. brain-burning  C. labor-consuming  D. risk-taking

44. A. in a mess   B. beyond control  C. under guarantee  D. out of reach

45. A. failed    B. stimulated   C. disturbed   D. rewarded

46. A. harm    B. confidence   C. confusion   D. difficulty

47. A. realistic    B. impossible   C. pointless   D. unfair

48. A. blew    B. spread    C. passed    D. turned

49. A. broke    B. fell    C. moved    D. missed

50. A. addressed   B. ignored   C. delayed   D. considered

51. A. Actually   B. Consequently  C. Unexpectedly  D. Luckily

52. A. meaning   B. pace    C. way    D. quality

53. A. attempt    B. guarantee   C. hesitate   D. pretend

54. A. rarer    B. easier    C. tougher   D. worse

55. A. practice    B. memory   C. principle   D. imagination

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。

A

Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada to visit their cousin on the Atlantic coast. They flew to Vancouver and stayed there for a couple of days,   56   they saw the sights. The next morning, the two girls   57   (arise) early to take the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies.   58   (see) from the train window, the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive. From Jasper，they caught the train towards Toronto, passing through Edmonton, a city with daily temperatures   59   (average) -10 ℃ in winter. From Edmonton, the train headed southeast across the great Canadian Prairie. They were   60   (true) amazed to see that Canada was such an open country. All in all, their trip from Vancouver to Toronto had taken a duration of four days.

B

The skin, which acts as a barrier against disease, toxins, and the sun’s harmful rays, is   61   

essential part of your body. So if your skin gets burnt, it can lead to very serious injuries. Depending on the depth of skin damage, burns   62   (divide) into three types. First-degree burns affect only the top few millimeters of the skin. They may get the skin mildly   63   (swell). Second-degree burns go   64    the top layer of the skin. They are serious and take a few weeks to get better. Third-degree burns affect every layer of the skin. They cause very severe internal injuries. It is necessary to perform first aid for burns, for example, placing burns under cool running water; dry the burnt area with a clean cloth. As for second or third-degree burns, there is an urgent need   65   (take) the victim to the hospital at once.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

你在北京的英国朋友Tom非常喜欢中国绘画。请你根据以下信息给Tom写信，告诉他近期将要举办的一个画展，并建议他去参观。

 1. 时间：5月10日至25日

 2. 地点：中国美术馆

 3. 内容：张大千100多幅绘画作品

 4. 画家简介：中国20世纪国画大师，擅长多种画法，在山水画方面卓有成就。

注意：

  1. 词数80左右；

  2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

  3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

 参考词汇：landscape 山水画    National Art Museum of China 中国美术馆

Dear Tom,

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 month, our class project was to make a school newspaper. Our teacher divided us into groups, and each group was supposed to work on a column. I missed the first planning meeting because of a dentist appointment, so my group filled me in the next day.

“We decided to do a gossip (闲言碎语) column,” Emily informed me. “We take our notebooks wherever we go and pay extra-close attention to everything happening around us.”

“I already have something,” said Austin. “James either has a cold or really bad allergies because he’s been sneezing nonstop.”

Jessica said, “I have something, too: Jackson is either going through a major growth spurt (猛长) or getting ready to run a marathon because he’s been eating two entire sandwiches for lunch.”

Emily tapped her notebook with her pen. “Those are good, but will people want to read that stuff?”

“Maybe we need juicier gossip,” said Austin. “Like this: Simon must need glasses because he missed the ball every time it was thrown to him during gym class.”

“And I heard Tina saying that she thinks Julia’s new haircut makes her look like a funny porcupine (豪猪),” said Emily.

This gossip-column idea was making me very uncomfortable. It was already spinning out of control. “Hold on,” I said. “Don’t you think kids will feel embarrassed to have that stuff shared with the school?”

Emily shrugged (耸肩). “Maybe, but people love gossip. Everyone will read our section!”

Austin jumped in. “Actually, I think Arizona has a point. Would any of us want other people talking about our mistakes or strange clothes? That would feel pretty bad.”

Emily sighed and said, “OK. You’re probably right. This gossip-column idea is not all that friendly.”

 “So I guess it’s back to square one,” Jessica said. “Does anyone have an idea for a different column?”

We thought about that for a bit, then Emily brightened. “What if we do a friendly gossip column instead?”

“Isn’t that sort of the opposite of gossip?” I asked.

“So, we can call it an opposite-gossip column!” said Austin.

注意：

  1. 续写词数应为150左右;

  2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

 And that was exactly what we did.                                                    

Paragraph 2:

 James was met leaving an inspiring message on the desk of a classmate who failed maths lately.