江苏省海安高级中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

江苏省海安高级中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英
语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、短对话
1．What is the worst part of Joe’s story?
A．The grammar.B．The handwriting.C．The spelling. 2．What do the man’s class want to do this Sunday?
A．Go for a swim.B．Do some sunbathing.C．Collect the rubbish. 3．Who probably picked the woman’s roses?
A．Her son.B．The man.C．Her neighbor. 4．What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A．Holiday plans.B．Work problems.C．Family members. 5．How did Cynthia do in her history test?
A．She failed it.B．She barely passed.C．She did very well.
二、长对话
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What does the woman ask the man to do?
A．Recommend a film.B．Buy some medicine.C．Look for a restaurant. 7．How does the woman sound in the end?
A．Annoyed.B．Excited.C．Humorous.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What can we say about the weather on Sunday?
A．It was fine.B．It was hot.C．It was changeable. 9．What do the locals think of small balls of ice in mid-summer?
A．It is beyond their expectations.
B．It is a common phenomenon.
C．It is caused by climate change.
10．What is the man doing?
A．Conducting a job interview.
B．Introducing an agency.
C．Showing the woman around.
11．Where is the woman from?
A．Britain.B．France.C．Germany. 12．What does then man promise the woman?
A．Life insurance.B．Office supplies.C．A fixed annual bonus.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

13．What day is it today?
A．Friday.B．Saturday.C．Sunday.
14．What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard?
A．Forming good learning habits.
B．Attending extra courses.
C．Staying up late to study.
15．Why did Claire choose Harvard University?
A．Her aunt was studying there.
B．She has won a scholarship to it.
C．She wants to be Madelyn’s schoolmate.
16．What does Claire plan to do before September?
A．Visit her aunt.B．Travel abroad.C．Visit some colleges.
三、短文
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

17．How mans kinds of climate emergencies does the speaker mention?
A．Five.B．Six.C．Seven.
18．What will cause a flash flood according to the speaker?
A．Tidal waves.B．Damaged dams.C．The rising warm air. 19．What is the fourth crisis mainly about?
20．Why is James Elsner mentioned in the end?
A．He does research on polar bears.
B．He proves hurricanes get stronger.
C．He aims to protect coral reefs.
四、阅读理解
From a multi-day hike following the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic climb in the Argentinian Lake District, there are thousands of incredible trails (小路) that allow us to get up close to nature.
Appalachian Trail, United States
Extending for 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is listed as the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It runs from Springier Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, passing through some of the most remote country in the United States. That means it’s a hard task, either for those with endless vacation allowance, or walkers looking to do a small piece of a classic route.
The Basho Wayfarer, Japan
This self-guided trip follows a route taken by the poet Matsuo Basho over 300 years ago. The six-day hike starts in Sendai and works its way through the northern Tohoku region, passing through the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产)Site of Hiraizumi and along the ancient Dewa Kaido path. With its beech and cherry forests, it finishes at the temple of Yamadera.
Mount Toubkal, Morocco
The path upwards rises from the village of Imlil, passing over a dry river bed before rising sharply through a temple and on towards a large mountain cottage. After overnight here, hikers set off up the snowfield to the peak, where the Atlas Mountains open out and the views are breathtaking. A local guide and muleteers for carrying luggage are a must.
The Dingle Way, Ireland
It is a ring-like path that offers the best way to get under the skin of wild County Kerry
in Ireland’s south west. Starting in the town of Tralee, the clockwise path follows narrow roads, taking in the wide sweep of sand at Inch Strand, passing along the clifftops outside Dingle town and heading around the edge of Mount Brardon, the highest peak on the Dingle
21．What do we know about the Basho Wayfarer?
A．It offers no guide service.B．It was built by a poet.
C．It ends in the northern Tohoku region.D．It is on the world heritage list. 22．Where can hikers enjoy a good view of snow?
A．Appalachian Trail.B．The Basho Wayfarer.
C．Mount Toubkal.D．The Dingle Way.
23．What is special about the Dingle Way?
A．It follows a circle path.B．It is the longest in the world.
C．It finishes at Mount Brandon.D．It reaches the highest peak in Ireland.
Ke’Nyzjah Ferebee was standing by the kitchen worktop, adding cupcake liners to a pan. She used an ice cream spoon to fill each with cake batter (面糊) to ensure they would look identical. A finished group sat on the counter with white buttercream turning on top. The cupcakes were for a 2-year-old’s “Moana”-themed birthday party. The next day, she had orders for a two-tiered cake and two birthday cakes.
While most teenagers are spending the summer hanging out with friends and working, Ke’Nyzjah is filling orders, updating her website and getting new branding photos. She owns and operates KayKe Bakery, a home-based business, specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes. She offers 14 flavors. She requires at least two to four weeks’ notice on orders, and she gets six to seven a week.
In 2020, she started baking out of boredom and a desire for cake. She asked her mom for a solution. Mom pointed her to a box of cake mix in the cupboard. Ke’Nyzjah’s first attempt failed. But she tried making more cakes the next day. She got better.
She watched hours of YouTube videos to come up with a recipe and to teach herself baking techniques. “Once I got on Instagram and started seeing other people’s decorated cakes, that’s when I got inspired to be a cake artist instead of just a baker,” she said. She took business classes such as digital marketing at her school. She also registered for a course to become a certified customer service specialist. It taught her how to talk to customers and get through a sale. She’s constantly trying to find more ways to promote her business and find new clients. “It’s a little difficult having to keep up with both my Instagram and my Facebook pages and managing school, personal life and a business. It can be a lot sometimes, but I
Nakesia Fercbec, Ke’Nyzjah’s mother, felt her daughter’s father has been influential. Ke’Nyzjah gives her mother a large of the credit. “She’s like my biggest supporter. She’s made me who I am. I’ve come to realize that I am an incredible person.”
24．What was Ke’Nyzjah doing according to the first paragraph?
A．Designing a themed party.B．Making cakes for business. C．Preparing for her birthday party.D．Placing an order for cakes online. 25．What can be inferred about Kayke Bakery?
A．It is well received.B．It hosts parties for customers.
C．It is a joint business.D．It mainly provides service for kids 26．What might be a challenge for Ke’Nyzjah?
A．Attending business classes.B．Teaching herself baking techniques. C．Getting along with her clients.D．Balancing her business with schooling. 27．What is the text mainly about?
A．A home-based teen baker.B．A boredom-killing bakery.
C．How to become a cake artist.D．How to start a business.
There has, in recent years, been an outpouring of information about the impact of buildings on the natural environment. Information which explains and promotes green and sustainable construction design, strives to convince others of its efficacy (功效) and warns of the dangers of ignoring the issue. Seldom do these documents offer any advice to practitioners, such as those designing mechanical and electrical systems for a building, on how to use this knowledge on a practical level.
Although there are a good many advocates of “green” construction in the architectural industry, able to list enough reasons why buildings should be designed in a sustainable way, not to mention plenty of architectural firms with experience in green design, this is not enough to make green construction come into being. The driving force behind whether a building is constructed with minimal environmental impact lies with the owner of the building; that is, the person financing the project. If the owner considers green design unimportant, or of secondary importance, then more than likely, it will not be factored into the design.
The commissioning (委任) process plays a key role in ensuring the owner gets the
objectives and expectations are discussed and documented. This gives a design team a solid foundation on which they can build their ideas. Owners who skip the commissioning process, or fail to take “green” issues into account when doing so, often come a cropper once their building is up and running. Materials and equipment are installed as planned, and, at first glance, appear to fulfil their purpose adequately. However, in time, the owner realizes that operational and maintenance costs are higher than necessary, and that the occupants are dissatisfied with the results. These factors in turn lead to higher ownership costs as well as increased environmental impact.
In some cases, an owner may be aware of the latest trends in sustainable building design. However, firms should not take it as read that the client already has an idea of how green he intends the structure to be. Indeed, this initial interaction between owner and firm is the ideal time for a designer to outline and promote the ways that green design can meet the client’s objectives, thus turning a project originally not destined for green design into a potential candidate.
Typically, when considering whether or not to adopt a green approach, an owner will ask about additional costs or return for investment. In a typical project, landscape architects, mechanical and electrical engineers do not become involved until a much later stage. However, in green design, they must be involved from the outset, since green design demands interaction between these disciplines. This increased cooperation clearly requires additional cost. However, there may be financial advantage for the client in choosing a greener design. There are examples of green designs which have demonstrated lower costs for long-term operation, ownership and even construction.
28．What is the main reason for the lack of green buildings being designed according to the passage?
A．Few firms have enough experience in designing and constructing green buildings. B．Construction companies are unaware of the benefits of sustainable designs.
C．Firms do not get to decide whether a building is to be constructed sustainably. D．Firms tend to convince clients that other factors are more important than sustainability. 29．The phrase “come a cropper” probably means ________.
A．experience misfortune B．change one’s mind
C．notice the benefits D．make a start
A．Most clients have a clear idea of whether they want a green building at the beginning. B．Green buildings are most likely to cost more money than conventional buildings. C．The commissioning process offers a good opportunity to bring up the subject of green design.
D．Firms should avoid working with clients who reject green designs in their buildings. 31．The writer’s main purpose is to ________.
A．explain the importance of communication when a building is commissioned B．emphasize the importance of green building design in protecting the environment C．explain to building owners why ignoring green issues is costly and dangerous D．inform professionals how they can influence clients to choose greener designs
At its annual general assembly in Vienna last month, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) did something unusual. The chair of its awards committee, Thomas Blunier, presented a breakdown, by gender, of prize nominees (被提名者) and nominators (提名者) since 2014. The data were revealing. Although women make up 37% of the society’s members, they made just 20% of nominations suggesting that women are less likely to nominate than men. The data also showed that people tend to favour their own gender when making nominations-with men most likely to nominate other men.
This is clearly a problem, but awareness of the situation opens the door to fixing it. Although women are still under-represented in EGU nominations, their share of awards is now approaching their representation among EGU members, thanks to corrective measures taken by the organization? s awards committee. The EGU is distinct from most other scientific societies that do not make nomination data public, though it is necessary for the fairness among prizewinners.
Some other efforts are under way to make prizes fairer. In mathematics, for example, the International Mathematical Union has introduced guidelines to make nominators and
award-committee members aware of unconscious bias. Many prize nomination forms now include statements encouraging nominators to consider diversity. The committees that award Nobel prizes have told Nature that they are attempting to increase diversity in nominees and that the proportion of women nominated is rising.
Prize-givers need to widen their nomination pools. In 2019, Nature suggested that award
that include academies of science in low and middle-income countries. This is still not happening on the scale that it needs to.
Sadly, these measures will not make science prizes match global diversity, at least not straight away. Many prizes are based on work carried out decades ago, when the barriers to entering science were even higher than they are today for people from under-represented groups and countries. At the very least, professional societies must ensure that their nomination pools are representatives of their communities. Greater transparency and a wider, more diverse pool of nominees increase the chance of awards rewarding excellence, rather than enlarging existing networks of fame.
32．What is the purpose of showing the data from the EGU?
A．To show the gender balance among its members.
B．To encourage females to nominate other females.
C．To reflect that women have been ignored in awards.
D．To reveal the significant impact from gender awareness.
33．What efforts have been made to promote the fairness among the prizewinners? A．Publicizing the nomination data.
B．Widening the application pools by nominees.
C．Introducing guidelines on increasing diversity.
D．Casting the nets wider when seeking nominations.
34．What does the author hold in the last paragraph?
A．Existing nomination pools are not transparent.
B．Professional societies must make a difference.
C．The barriers to entering science will not be higher.
D．Science has kept up with the global trend of diversity.
35．Which of the following might be the best title for this text?
A．European Geosciences Union: An Nontraditional Model
B．Diversity in Science Prizes: Why is Progress So Slow?
C．Progress in Science: Nomination Shows Justice for All
D．The Way to Gender Diversity: Difficult, Delicate but Destined
The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where streel vendors (小贩) take over a designated street to set up stalls (货摊). The night market is the place where you can hang around the stalls, enjoy the smell of local foods and maybe pick up some items.
Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls. ____36____There is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit.
The night markets are typically from 5 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. You can get anything from night markets, be it groceries, clothing, good local food, hot snacks, household items, fresh produce, and even the latest styles. By around 6 p.m., the market is in full swing as the first groups of people sweep in. For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables.____37____.
It is no secret that all-night markets share a common treasure — tasty street
cuisine.____38____ The ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.
____39____Therefore, it is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle. To many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. You can even be addicted to discoveries of the antique kind which can be found in some night markets.
Some places are 24-hour markets, which are livelier at night when traders set up numerous stalls selling unusual local food, exotic tropical (热带的) fruits, cheap clothes, second-hand goods as well as fresh produce. The night market is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive.____40____. A．Your curiosity will be satisfied here.
B．There is so much to see, buy and eat.
C．People would complain about the noises here.
D．Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.
E．It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.
F．New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends and market demand. G．Dried and preserved items such as dried beef and salted eggs are easily available here too.
六、完形填空
my work ethic (职业道德).
When I was in the shop, I was____45____, not sitting around chatting with the other guys. The work was exhausting but____46____. I had to remove the tires and____47____a new one to the vehicles outside even in the hot summers. Two of my dad’s____48____were sanitation (公共卫生)companies. I well remember times when garbage trucks, full of the morning’s collection,____49____my dad’s lot with a flat tire on the way to the rubbish dump. It was my job to_____50_____underneath the ill-smelling truck to set the jack, often while
a(an)_____51_____liquid fell on me. After a day at the tire shop, I was often_____52_____, covered in dirt._____53_____, employment in the tire shop afford life lessons in meaning, perseverance, and fulfillment.
Now, whenever I return and visit the tire shop, I_____54_____the cars and trucks I serviced, and the thousands of wheels I fixed. More importantly, I also remember the great feeling of_____55_____that accompanies honest labor, no matter where it is accomplished. 41．A．predicted B．purchased C．assessed D．abandoned 42．A．trouble B．experiment C．experience D．luck 43．A．pretended B．promised C．regretted D．resolved 44．A．get hold of B．tend to C．think well of D．get along with 45．A．engaged B．stressed C．quiet D．anxious 46．A．rewarding B．simple C．demanding D．enjoyable 47．A．deliver B．fit C．repair D．locate 48．A．friends B．partners C．regulars D．companions 49．A．pulled out of B．squeezed into C．stopped by D．pulled into 50．A．crawl B．kneel C．slide D．stretch 51．A．fragrant B．unpleasant C．thick D．colorless 52．A．worn out B．confused C．left out D．upset 53．A．Besides B．However C．Therefore D．Otherwise 54．A．describe B．recognize C．spot D．recall 55．A．curiosity B．ambition C．relief D．satisfaction
七、根据中英文提示填写单词
56．The city council a__________(批准，通过)the plan to tear down the abandoned factory, which had become an eyesore in the community. (根据中英文提示填空)
八、根据汉语意思填写单词
57．My__________(偏爱，偏好) method of relaxation is to take a long walk in the park. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
58．The store will be __________(临时，暂时) closed for renovations, but will reopen next month with a new look. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
九、根据中英文提示填写单词
59．O__________(忙于，忙着) with her phone, she didn’t hear her friend calling her name. (根据中英文提示填空)
十、根据汉语意思填写单词
60．I love reading Pride and __________(偏见) because of the witty and charming characters. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
61．The environmentalists __________(反对) the construction of the new factory because it will pollute the nearby river. (根据汉语提示拼写单词)
十一、根据中英文提示填写单词
62．The company provides g__________(指导，引导) and training to new employees to help them adapt to the work environment. (根据中英文提示填空)
63．The university has granted me an e__________(延期) on my thesis deadline due to unforeseen circumstances. (根据中英文提示填空)
64．The n__________(谈判，协商) between the two companies was intense, but they were finally able to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. (根据中英文提示填空)
65．The scientist observed a fascinating chemical r__________(反应)when she mixed two substances together. (根据中英文提示填空)
十二、用单词的适当形式完成短文
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。

Nanjing silk brocade (织棉), also called yunjin,____66____(literal) means cloud-pattern brocade because it is as beautiful as the clouds during sunset. For more than 1600 years, weavers (织工) in Nanjing, home to six famous ancient capitals of China,____67____(make) brocades in a unique way.
Best-known among the ancient silk fabrics____68____(be) Nanjing yunjin, which integrates the excellent tradition of brocade in previous dynasties into the____69____(value) experience of other silk weaving processes. Yunjin has a special process, operation difficulty and technical requirements.
Nanjing yunjin is a craft (手工艺) ____70____(date) back to 417 AD．In 2006, Nanjing yunjin weaving machines and skills were put on the list of the first state-level cultural heritage (遗产) with the____71____(approve) of the Chinese government. In 2009, it was selected and added____72____the UNESCO list. Yunjin was used as another calling card for Nanjing at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games,____73____all the items used were made of Nanjing silk brocade.
____74____(survive) dynasties and wars, Nanjing yunjin proves its great vitality. We hold the belief_____75_____it will be passed down from generation to generation and presented in a modernized way to the people at home and abroad.
十三、其他应用文
76．你是某国际学校学生会主席。

你校准备组织一次“让文物活起来”（Bring Cultural Relics to Life）的活动，请你用英语写一篇开幕辞，欢迎参加活动的师生。

内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动目的；
3. 活动内容。

注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右。

2. 参考词汇：手工艺品artifact。

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十四、读后续写
77．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。

Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing? Where’s your stuff?” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this. ” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head, “Are you crazy? That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, boys. Come in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
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。

At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock.
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When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove.
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