云南省昆明市第一中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

昆明第一中学2022-2023学年度上学期期末考试
高二英语
命题：丁洁审题：孙炜
总分：150分时间：120分钟
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.What does the woman want to do?
A.Rent a car.
B.Get a license.
C.Change a card.
2.Whom does the woman suggest the man speak to?
A.Mr.Brown.
B.Mr.Smith.
C.Mrs.Smith.
3.What’s the woman’s problem?
A.She locked herself in the apartment.
B.She forgot to change her lock.
C.She couldn’t find her keys.
4.When was James’plane supposed to arrive?
A.At2:10.
B.At2:45.
C.At1:50.
5.What does the woman say about the meeting?
A.It will begin as scheduled.
B.It is brought forward.
C.It has been canceled.
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，回答第6、7题。

6.What did the woman buy yesterday?
A.A blue skirt.
B.Agreen shirt.
C.A red bag.
7.What did the woman think of the yellow skirt?
A.It was very expensive.
B.It wasn’t big enough.
C.It was too bright.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What are the speakers talking about?
A.Their vacation plan.
B.A tripto Wyoming.
C.Different parks.
9.What can tourists visit in Yellowstone?
ramie.
B.The Devil’s Tower.
C.Old Faithful.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.Which place can Market Street lead to?
A river. B.Ashopping center. C.A firestation.
11.What should the woman do after crossing Riverside Road?
A.Turn left.
B.Keep straight on.
C.Go across a bridge.
12.Where is the swimming pool?
A.On North Street.
B.On Market Street.
C.On Museum Street.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.Where is the magazine?
A.On the sofa.
B.On the desk.
C.On the kitchen table.
14.What does the woman advise the man to do?
A.Finish the magazine quickly.
B.Buy a copy of the magazine.
C.Read the magazine online.
15.How much will the magazine probably cost next month?
A.£3.
B.£4.
C.£5.
16.What do we know about the woman?
A.She spends too much on films.
B.She is crazy about the magazine.
C.She is a big fan of Martin Scorsese.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What will the temperature be tomorrow?
A.16℃~30℃.
B.18℃~30℃.
C.16℃~28℃.
18.What will the weather be like on Sunday morning?
A.Windy.
B.Sunny.
C.Cloudy.
19.When will it probably be pretty cold?
A.Next Monday.
B.Next Tuesday.
C.Next Wednesday.
20.How often is the weather forecast?
A.Once a day.
B.Twice a day.
C.Three times a day.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Here are some of the best nonfiction books of2021.
Somebody’s Daughter
$16at Amazon
Ashley C.Ford talks about growing up as a black girl in Indiana,dealing with poverty,the complexities of adolescence,and a tense relationship with her mother.She often wished that she could express her feelings with her father,but failed for reasons she didn’t know.Until one day,her grandmother told her about it after she went through a heart-broken experience with a boy.And what she learned turned her entire world upside down.
Crazy Stories About Racism
$14at Amazon
New York-based comedian Amber Ruffin,along with her sister Lacey Lamar,share their everyday experiences about their bad conditions.It gets especially bad for Lacey who still lives in their home state of Nebraska,and is a start for these ridiculous but all-too-real encounters(遭遇).
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
$25at Amazon
If you want to get in touch with your creative side,this book might just be the trick.As the title suggests,A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a literary master class that takes readers into the mind of the prize-winning author,George Saunders.He discusses what makes great stories,how they work,and what they say about ourselves and today’s world.
All In
$21at Amazon
Sports legend Billie Jean King writes a self-portrait that talks about the highs and lows of her amazing tennis career,her work in activism,and the ongoing fight for social justice and equality.
21.What is special about Somebody’s Daughter?
A.It tells a girl’s success.
B.It tells a confused girl.
C.It tells a girl’s education.
D.It describes a girl’s good luck.
22.What can we get from A Swim in a Pond in the Rain?
A.Something about Ashley C.Ford.
B.A boy’s heart-broken experience.
C.The situations of the present society.
D.An introduction to George Saunders.
23.Which describes the sport career?
A.All In
B.Somebody’s Daughter
C.A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
D.Crazy Stories About Racism
B
When I found an advertisement for a conference by chance,I couldn’t wait to tell my coworkers.It looked like a great day of presentations highly relevant to our research,and I expected they would be eager to attend with me.However,no one was interested.
A year earlier,I left India for the United Kingdom to pursue my research career.At work,I dared not participate in discussions or put forward my opinions.I was afraid my coworkers would realize how weak I really felt.Some mornings just stepping out of my room and going into the lab seemed a tough task.
Socializing didn’t help,as I constantly feared committing social mistakes.I longed for new experiences,but no confidence prevented me.I started to keep more and more to myself.That began to change after a quiet breakdown in the lab caused me to contact the university’s mental health services.The consultant(顾问)suggested I attend a nearby concert by a famous singer from my home country.I couldn’t miss it.So,there I was in the packed concert hall,surrounded by strangers—all of us clapping and singing the choruses of the familiar songs.It was a beautiful night,and it proved to be a turning point.
My growing self-confidence carried over into my work,where I started to speak up and put forward my opinions.I offered to help coworkers design experiments and solve problems in experiments.I began to ask questions during departmental meetings.I finally felt like an active member of the group.So,when that conference came around,I registered to attend on my own.And I’m so glad I did.Not only did I meet the speakers,but I also introduced myself to other people present at the conference.The experiences inspired me to critically evaluate my own professional interests.
24.How did the author probably feel at first about his coworkers’response?
A.Eager.
B.Worried.
C.Disappointed.
D.Uninterested.
25.Why did the author contact the mental health services?
A.He wanted to solve a conflict.
B.He struggled to conduct research.
C.He often made big mistakes in socializing.
D.He lacked confidence in a new environment.
26.What happened during the concert?
A.The author got the consultant’s help.
B.The author met with a previous coworker.
C.The author connected a song with his research.
D.The author sang along with the strange audience.
27.What did the author do at last?
A.He went to the conference alone.
B.He took full charge of the lab.
C.He turned to experts for advice.
D.He changed his professional interest.
C
Access to green spaces has been found to have many benefits for both physical and mental health and wellbeing.As is reported recently,nearby green areas have been shown to improve children’s respiratory(呼吸的)health and greatly improve the quality of life in large cities.
Researchers from the University of Illinois College conducted a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology to examine any potential links between greenness and academic achievement for schools with mostly low income students.Therefore,318public elementary schools in Chicago were included in the study.
“The goal was to see if the greenness-academic achievement relationship holds for poor,urban schools because that’s where it matters,”said Ming Kuo,the leader of the research.“That’s where educators and policymakers are desperately trying to find ways to help kids reach their potential.”
The new technology was used to evaluate tree and grass cover for each School.The researchers then compared greenness to the academic performance for the schools using standardized test scores for math and reading.
The researchers found that tree cover was a reliable predictor of academic performance,both for reading and math.The more trees there were,the better the standardized test scores were.Other things like the number of students in each classroom,gender ratios(性别比)，and the number of bilingual(双语的) students had no influence on test scores or academic performance.
The results showed that having trees outside of a school affected academic performance and that schools considered the most disadvantaged had half the number of trees as the least disadvantaged schools. While the study does not prove any cause and effect between tree cover and academic performance,it does suggest that simply planting more trees in schoolyards across disadvantaged districts may improve academic performance.
“Early math skills are one of the best predictors of later success,not just in math,but in school,”said Kuo.“So what we have here is a very exciting clue that maybe simply greening—planting trees in schoolyards could potentially have a significant effect on math achievement and school success down the line for these kids.”
28.Why were the schools in Chicago chosen for the study?
A.They were mostly located in remote areas.
B.Their students had no access to green spaces.
C.They had students with physical or mental problems.
D.The majority of their students were from poor families.
29.What affected the students’reading scores most in the study?
A.The area of green spaces.
B.Their math skills.
C.Their native language.
D.The size of the class.
30.Which of the following does Ming Kuo agree with?
A.It’s urgent to reduce the number of students in a class.
B.It’s unwise to connect greenness with academic success.
C.Schools in Chicago should increase their green cover by half.
D.Kids with better math scores will enjoy greater success at school.
31.What’s the main idea of the text?
A.Many factors can affect students’test scores.
B.Trees help improve students’school performance.
C.More greenness at school benefits children’s health.
D.It’s possible to predict students’success in later life.
D
It was decades ago,but it’s still one of the most memorable conversations of my life.On a long,slow train travelling north,with nothing to do but watch the rain,the guy sitting opposite began trying to talk to me.Like most young women who have learned the hard way to be cautious of strangers,I reacted coldly. But curiosity took over when he said that he was just bored,and liked talking.
So that’s what we did,for hours and hours,since he turned out to be very talkative.When the train eventually pulled in,we didn’t exchange numbers,but I still think about it occasionally on long,boring journeys before getting a phone out.Most people have the social taboo(禁忌)about talking to strangers who may have evil purpose,but life would be more interesting if more of us knew how to do it.
And that’s why I feel it ridiculous about a campaign launched this week to heal bitter national division by encouraging Britons to talk to each other.Obviously,it takes more than a small talk over garden fences to unite a divided nation now.More people live alone than they did a generation ago,and we socialise increasingly through screens instead of bothering to call.In reality,social media platforms designed to bring people together have unknowingly strengthened the division.
It is true that the“tube chat”campaign of a few years back failed in its attempt to make Londoners talk to each other on public transport.But even city residents who would normally die rather than make eye contact with strangers still happily join the large crowds of people by the Thames for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.They would get a far better view at home on TV.It's not really about the fireworks,but being part of social engagement.
There’s no guarantee that this latest attempt to reconnect will succeed,but I hope that my temporary train friend then is still talking,wherever he is now.
32.What led the author to start the talk with the guy on the train?
A.Her typical easygoing personality.
B.The purpose of the train journey.
C.Her growing interest in communication.
D.Her habit of chatting with strangers.
33.What has made talking to strangers a social taboo among the Britons?
A.A lack of basic communicating skills.
B.The concern for personal safety.
C.The absence of common topics.
D.The addiction to social media.
34.How does technology affect people’s connection?
A.It is bringing people together in a larger sense.
B.It is the key driving force of removing divisions.
C.It has made people more divided than connected.
D.It is positively helping break the national boundaries.
35.What does the highly-attended firework show indicate?
A.People’s desire to connect is still alive.
B.Tube chat campaign can never make it.
programs at home are not appealing.
D.The charm of the fireworks is hard to resist.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

选项中有两为多余选项。

Death is a part of life and it’s natural to grieve(悲伤)when an animal you love dies.Grieving is the emotional response to death.36
A pet is part of the family,so when they die it can be very difficult and upsetting for everyone who love them.It’s OK to feel sad,angry,numb or to feel hard to believe they’re no longer alive.You may have lots of feelings but there’s no right way to feel or to grieve.As people are all different,the length of time it takes for you to feel less sad may not be the same as for someone else.37Dipti Solanki,who helps people with their grief,says,“Your feelings matter and are normal after you lose a pet.They can feel really big and overwhelming.”
38Solanki says,“It’s really important that you talk about feeling sad,afraid or if you have any questions,because once you do you will start to feel calmer and less alone.39”Talking about your pet helps to keep their memory alive as you remember the time you spent together.It also lets other people know that you want to talk about your pet.
Remembering the funny things your pet did and the happy times you shared can be of great help.40. Print out photos of your pet and frame them or make them into a collage(拼贴画)to display.You can draw or paint a picture of them.Or write a story about something you did together or how they made you feel.
A.It doesn’t mean pets are not important.
B.There’s no rush and you can take your time.
C.It is an important part of the healing process.
D.As well as talking about them,you can get creative.
E.After you share your feelings they become easier to deal with.
F.It’s better to talk than keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up.
G.They have been a part of your life so it’s a big change to get used to.
第三部分英语知识运用
第一节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

81-year-old Erika lives in Langenfeld,Germany,with her husband.She never used to be41,
but after her two kids grew up and left the42,she found herself bored.
43,her daughter signed her up for a gym membership.“The first five years,I was not as 44.Then,I slowly started to do more and45took part in rowing competitions,”Erika said.
It has been20years since Erika first46that gym.These days,she works out twice a day. When COVID-19began,she had to find a new way to47her workout desire.That’s when her daughter48some technology-related apps to her!
She49participating in various workout challenges online,and it didn’t take long before people50her.As her Internet followers grew,Erika has become a perfect51for the young to keep active for the benefit of their52.
“If I can change people’s stereotypes(刻板印象)about the old,it makes me very happy,”she said. Meanwhile,she often53younger folks through her social networks,trying hard to54the joy of fitness.
“I would have never55to get this many inspiring56and followers,”Erika added.“These apps have helped me to stay up-to-date with57and what the younger generations are 58these days.”
Erika is showing everyone how59it is to grow and evolve in our lifetimes.Twenty years ago, she60imagined that she would be motivating people half her age on social media.Now she’s made it.
41.A.athletic B.wealth C.sensitive D.busy
42.A.office B.school C.neighborhood D.house
43.A.Simply B.Luckily C.Hopefully D.Obviously
44.A.tired B.addicted C.worried D.ashamed
45.A.seldom B.still C.even D.again
46.A.set foot in B.caught sight of C.took advantage of D.paid attention to
47.A.express B.remember C.describe D.satisfy
48.A.introduced B.reported C.attached D.repeated
49.A.imagined B.started C.delayed D.allowed
50.A.sponsored B.suspected C.noticed D.challenged
51.A.symbol B.brand C.model D.dream
52.A.safety B.health C.honor D.reward
53.A.encourages B.protects C.observes D.relaxes
54.A.impress B.keep C.spread D.exchange
55.A.proved B.offered C.agreed D.expected
56.A.explanations B.discussions C.debates ments
57.A.culture B.technology. C.development D.environment
58.A.curious about B.patient with C.displeased with D.uncertain about
59.A.difficult B.natural C.slow D.important
60.A.slightly B.regularly C.hardly D.basically
第二节：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。

（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
How to prevent being infected with the virus?There are a number of standard hygiene(卫生)practices 61have been recommended to protect against infection and62(far)spread.These include covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with63medical mask or tissue; avoiding being64contact with those who are unwell closely;the appropriate use of masks and
personal protective65(equip),especially in a health care setting;washing hands regularly with water and soap66alcohol-based hand sanitizer(洗手液).Actions that can be taken67(prevent) infection from an animal source include:avoiding unnecessary unprotected contact with animals;washing hands after contact with animals or animal products;and ensuring that animal products are cooked thoroughly before they68(consume).
69is of great importance to stay home if you’re feeling unwell.But if you have a fever, cough,and difficulty70(breathe),seek medical care early and share your previous travel history with your health care provider.
第三节：单句翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据中文意思，在空白处填入适当的内容。

（注：每空只填一个单词）
71.连续下了一周雨天气才逐渐好转。

It had been raining for a week on end the weather improved.
72.社交媒体充当了一个高效率传播信息的渠道。

It is social media serve as a very channel for spreading information.
73.专家一贯提倡每一个人都从自身做起去保护环境，使我们的星球成为更宜居的地方。

Expert always that each person should play their part to protect the environment, our planet a better place to live in.
74.你文章里所陈述的事情与该问题并不相关。

you state in your essay is not to the issue.
75.这个奖项已经被颁发给了屠呦呦，她的研究直接导致了青蒿素的发现。

The prize has been awarded to Tu Youyou,research directly contributed ________the discovery of artemisinin.
第四部分书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织交换生参观中国画展，请写一则通知发布在校园网上。

内容包括：
1.展览的时间和地点；
2.展览内容；
3.参观时的注意事项。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Notice
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Student Union
昆明市第一中学2022-2023学年度上学期期末考试
高二英语参考答案
第一部分听力（每题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5AACAA6-10CBBCB11-15ACACB16-20BACCB
第二部分阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）
21-23BCA24-27CDDA28-31DADB32-35CBCA36-40CBFED
第三部分英语知识运用
第一节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）
41-45ADBBC46-50ADABC51-55CBACD56-60DBADC
第二节：阅读下面材料。

在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内的正确形式。

（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
61.that/which62.further63.a64.in65.equipment
66.or67.to prevent68.are consumed69.It70.breathing
第三节：单句翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
71.before gradually
72.that efficient/effective
73.advocates/promotes making
74.What related/relevant
75.whose to
第五部分书面表达（满分25分）
【参考范文】
Notice
Aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture,our school is to arrange for the exchange students to pay a visit to the Chinese Painting Exhibition.
As scheduled,the exhibition is to be held in the City Museum from9:00to16:00next Sunday.It centers on the history of traditional Chinese paintings as well as various vivid works from Chinese artists in different dynasties,ranging from ink wash paintings to landscape paintings,from which you are expected to have a deep insight into the development of Chinese culture.
We are to gather at the school gate at9:00next Sunday morning and the school bus will take us there. Keep in mind that no photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.
Student Union。