2022-2023学年四川省成都外国语学校高二（上）期中英语试卷

I卷（选择题）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共4小题；每小题6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。

• 1．Summer Program Guide for Teens Pre-College Immersive Program
     Wellesley College is known for the thousands of accomplished（有成就的）women it has sent out into the world — women who are committed to making a difference.Especially designed for high school girls，the program is based on Wellesley's campus.Students will take courses and become members of the Wellesley community.
     When：July 7 - August 1
     More Information：781-283-2748
     Young Scholars Program
     Open to high school students who have an academic average of 3.2 or better，the program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland.Seminars featuring speakers in innovative（革新的）career or academic fields further enrich the learning experience.Students enjoy movie nights，activities at the students' union and more.
     When：July 8 - July 27
     More Information：301-405-7762
     Zeal Adventure and Travel
     We offer two-week and three-week long trips to Hawaii，Alaska，Australia，Costa Rica，and Spain.All trips include 15 to 25 hours of community service activities.Depending on your trip of choice，you'll be volunteering with sea turtles，caring for dogs in Spain，and much more.Every trip also includes exciting outdoor activities like surfing，ice climbing and hiking.
     More Information：844-282-9325
     California College Tour
     Students will visit top schools throughout the state on this fun-filled tour.The tour includes enjoying tourist attractions along the way，including Disneyland!Along the way，students take college tours，meet with admissions staff，and learn how to make the most out of future college visits.
     More Information：510-548-6612
  
  （1）What can you do if you attend the Young Scholars Program？

  
  A．Take part in various outdoor activities.
  B．Learn the history of Wellesley College.
  C．Watch films together with other students.
  D．Enjoy some tourist attractions along the way.
  （2）Which number can provide access to volunteering chances？

  
  A．301-405-7762.
  B．510-548-6612.
  C．781-283-2748.
  D．844-282-9325.
  （3）Which program may help students make a choice during the college application？

  
  A．California College Tour.
  B．Young Scholars Program.
  C．Zeal Adventure and Travel.
  D．Pre-College Immersive Program.
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• 2．It all started in 2018.While taking a midnight walk，Mahendra came across a very weak dog on the street，whose bones were visible under its skin.Mahendra decided to feed it and for the next couple of days it became the centre of his life，until the night when he found it dead.
     After that，Mahendra started providing treatment for all wounded and sick dogs he came across.Some time later，someone told Mahendra about PFA，India's largest animal welfare organization，chaired by Mrs Maneka Gandhi.Mahendra contacted her and she spoke highly of the work he was doing.Mrs Gandhi asked him to start a PFA shelter in Ahmedbad.
     Thus，in 2020，he started the shelter.It took a long time for Mahendra to find the land where the shelter could be set up.Finally，Ramesh Bhai Patel，a native farmer from a village named Jundal，agreed to give his land for nothing.Along with a team of four doctors and many volunteers，the shelter now has 25 dogs that were unable to walk at all when they were brought in.Today，they're slowly healing.Dogs that have healed with proper treatment are sent back to where they came from if the environment there is safe.However，the shelter will be home to the blind dogs for all their lives，says Mahendra.
     The shelter runs on money coming from Mahendra's own pension of ﹩ 45，000.There have been some financial crunches now and then，but Mahendra is determined that no matter what challenge comes his way，he'll fight through.
  
  （1）What made Mahendra decide to do something for disabled and sick dogs？

  
  A．His contact with PFA.
  B．The encouragement of Gandhi.
  C．The death of a homeless sick dog.
  D．A walk with a sick dog of Gandhi.
  （2）What happened to Mahendra when he tried to build the shelter？

  
  A．He secured government funds.
  B．He got a land from a local farmer for free.
  C．He learned medical knowledge from doctors.
  D．He met with much difficulty in finding volunteers.
  （3）What does the underlined word "crunches" in the last paragraph probably mean？

  
  A．Services.
  B．Advantages.
  C．Crisis.
  D．Details.
  （4）Which of the following words can best describe Mahendra？

  
  A．Modest.
  B．Humorous.
  C．Open-minded.
  D．Kind-hearted.
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• 3．Since the beginning of the summer in 2022，China has been sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades.A number of people in Zhejiang，Henan，Jiangsu and Sichuan provinces were diagnosed with thermoplegia （热射病），the most severe form of heatstroke，and some even died of this disease.
     In a warming world，the hazards of heatwaves are increasing.According to a study，the number of deaths caused by heatwaves in China has increased rapidly since 1979，from 3，679 persons per year in the 1980s to15，500 persons per year in the 2010s.
     High temperatures would accelerate the loss in soil moisture（水分）and hurt the growth of corn，cotton，trees and fruits.What's more，each additional degree of warming will increase crop losses to insects by 10-25 percent，threatening food security for billions of people.China has witnessed a range of extreme weather events，including heavy rainfall，flooding，tornadoes and record heatwaves this year.Meteorological officials said the country had an average temperature of 21.3 degrees Celsius in June，0.9 degrees Celsius higher than the same period on average，and the highest record for the same period since 1961.
     Experts say that while extreme summer heat is not entirely new，these sorts of occurrences could be something that becomes a standard part of life，requiring people to start learning how to cope with heatwaves that may continue for the rest of summer and well into the future.
      Remember that even healthy，young athletes can be harmed by extreme heat，so every activity，indoors or outdoors，should be evaluated when extreme heat hits.There are some ways to stay safe during extreme heat events，such as drinking plenty of water，looking for shade or remaining in shade when outside，and avoiding cooking large meals that can add heat to your indoor environment.
  
  （1）Why does the writer mention the four province in China？

  
  A．To introduce the topic.
  B．To show the rising growth of population.
  C．To identify the impact of the worst heat wave.
  D．To offer the accurate data for the thermoplegia.
  （2）What dos the underlined word "hazards" in paragraphs probably mean？

  
  A．Panics.
  B．Dangers.
  C．Outcomes.
  D．Expenses.
  （3）What can we infer from paragraph 3？

  
  A．Rural areas suffer more from heat waves than cities.
  B．China has witnessed the worst climate ever in 2022.
  C．Climate change results in the decline in insect species.
  D．High temperatures have negative effects on agriculture.
  （4）What does the writer want to convey in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Ways to deal with extreme heat.
  B．The tendency of heat waves in the future.
  C．Effects of global warming on the environment.
  D．The significance of keeping healthy in summer.
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• 4．Japan's biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn't traveling at all．For the last month，a married couple has been interacting with a robot-called an Avatar-that's controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away．Made by ANA Holdings Inc．，it looks like a vacuum cleaner with an iPad attached．But the screen displays the daughter's face as they chat，and its wheels let her move about the house as though she's really there．
     "Virtual travel" is nothing new，of course．Storytellers，travel writers and artists have been stimulating the senses of armchair tourists for centuries．It's only in recent decades that frequent，safe travel has become available to the non- wealthy．
     Yet even as the world's middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seat，there are signs of a post-travel society emerging．Concerns about environmental sustainability cause loss to airlines which release much carbon．And the aging of abundant societies is both restricting physical travel and creating demand for alternative ways to experience the world．For the travel industry，virtual reality offers an attractive response to these trends．
     Of course，new technologies encourage far-out claims．ANA doesn't plan to start selling Avatars until next year．Profits，too，will probably be difficult to make：By one estimate，the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about ＄300 million by 2023．By contrast，ANA's traditional travel business brought in more than ＄19 billion last year．
     But if the business value for virtual vacations is still weak，the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and coworkers seems likely to only expand．ANA's robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon，but they'll almost certainly be a part of travel's high-tech future．
  
  （1）Why does the author use the example of a couple interacting with a robot？

  
  A．To show the Japanese are crazy about travel．
  B．To indicate virtual travel begins to enter people's real life．
  C．To show the couple are very enthusiastic over robots．
  D．To express the close relationship between the couple and their daughter．
  （2）Which of the following is the possible reason for virtual travel's appearance？

  
  A．Storytellers，travel writers and artists have been using it for centuries．
  B．Frequent and safe travel has become available to the ordinary people．
  C．People are worried about the air pollution caused by airlines．
  D．More and more people lose interest in travel．
  （3）What can we learn about Avatars from the last two paragraphs？

  
  A．They will be put on the market soon．
  B．They will bring ANA a lot of money．
  C．They will replace ANA's airplanes soon．
  D．They are almost unavoidable in travel's future．
  （4）What can be a suitable title for the text？

  
  A．Your Next Travel May Be Virtual
  B．Easy Travel in the Future
  C．Virtual Travel Benefits
  D．Air Travel Disappearing
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第二节（共1小题；每小题10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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

• 5．A sense of humour can be a person's greatest quality．This skill can help you interact （交流） more easily with others and improve your health．It allows you to find humour in both positive and negative situations，（1）

  ，as well as make you better at dealing with difficult situations．
     Having a sense of humor is different from being funny．Being funny means being able to express humor：perhaps telling a laugh-filled story or a well-timed joke．（2）

  ．You don't have to be funny to have a sense of humor，or be the one telling jokes．
     （3）

  ．Think about your funny friends．How do they add humor to their conversations？What kinds of jokes do they make？Lean from comedians．Focus on their performance，the topics，and how they turn something plain （平淡的） into something humorous．
     Learn to joke．For example，to bring some humor to social functions，learn a few basic jokes．You can also look for humorous pictures and amusing statements to share with others．People often laugh at jokes that deal with their situations，where they live，or their beliefs． （4）

  ，If you're in the same business，make a joke about that profession．
     （5）

  ．Enjoy small things，find humor in everyday situations，and find humor in life's misfortunes．Anyway，smile as often as you can，and try making others laugh，too．
  
  A．Watch and learn
  B．Look at the bright side of life
  C．Also it may reduce stress and anxiety
  D．True humour can show your personality
  E．When you find yourself in an embarrassing situation，step back and laugh
  F．Having a sense of humour means being able to let go and not take everything seriously
  G．So you can make a light joke about the weather or the city in which you live to break the ice
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第二部分 完形填空（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

• 6．At the mid-May in 2018，the 69 year-old amputee（被截肢者） Xia Boyu finally stood proud on two artificial legs on the peak of Mount Qomolangma，a symbol showcasing to the world the power of （1）

  ．
     More than 40 years ago，Xia（2）

  both of his feet to frost bite after lending his sleeping bag to a team member during the trip to climb Mount Qomolangma．
     Even though artificial legs were not （3）

  in China at the time，Xia strongly（4）

  that he would one day fulfill his（5）

  dream and so，before that day came，the best thing to do was to （6）

  himself by training constantly．Three years later he finally got his new legs，which enabled him to（7）

  his sports career．
     However，fate once again took a（8）

  turn when he was in his 40s．In 1993，illness developed on the stumps（残肢） on his legs，which required（9）

  third of his lower legs be amputated．Three years after that，he was diagnosed with lymph cancer．
     Over the years，Xia never gave up his dream of climbing Mount Qomolangma．（10）

  to his final successful climb in 2018，he had tried four other times to climb to the summit，but each time Lady Luck gave him the（11）

  ．
     The last time he （12）

  his dream was in 2016．The then 67-year-old was only 94 meters from the summit，but a snow storm（13）

  his way．Taking his team members' （14）

  into consideration，Xia made the（15）

  decision to go back．
     On May14，Xia felt（16）

  and a strong sense of fulfillment（17）

  in him，standing on the peak of the highest mountain in the world．
     "The key is to focus on your dreams，instead of the（18）

  you encounter along the way．I didn't regret anything that I had done and accepted everything that life had（19）

  me，but I never stopped fighting against （20）

  ，" Xia said，stressing that fulfilling one's dream has nothing to do with age，disability or the thoughts or expectations of others，but a firm belief in yourself．
  
  

  （1）	A．strength	B．dream	C．confidence	D．mind
  （2）	A．cost	B．gave	C．lost	D．paid
  （3）	A．affordable	B．acceptable	C．available	D．reachable
  （4）	A．confirmed	B．assured	C．hoped	D．believed
  （5）	A．unfinished	B．unchallenged	C．unsolved	D．unreached
  （6）	A．pressure	B．present	C．preserve	D．prepare
  （7）	A．take	B．begin	C．complete	D．continue
  （8）	A．sudden	B．sharp	C．dark	D．good
  （9）	A．one	B．another	C．the other	D．other
  （10）	A．Previous	B．Contrary	C．Back	D．Similar
  （11）	A．tough nut	B．red carpet	C．cold shoulder	D．last straw
  （12）	A．put effort into	B．devoted himself to	C．got close to	D．threw himself into
  （13）	A．blanketed	B．blocked	C．bathed	D．smoothed
  （14）	A．honour	B．safety	C．credit	D．struggle
  （15）	A．final	B．disappointing	C．wise	D．heartbreaking
  （16）	A．tiredness	B．relief	C．pain	D．loneliness
  （17）	A．welled up	B．showed up	C．came up	D．sprang up
  （18）	A．distrust	B．doubt	C．hardships	D．criticism
  （19）	A．thrown at	B．provided for	C．arranged for	D．distributed to
  （20）	A．challenges	B．fear	C．fate	D．misbelief
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II卷（非选择题）第三部分 语言知识运用（共六节，满分10分）第一节 请根据首字母和英文释义写出单词。（每题1分，共10分）

• 7．Known to be one of the most visited a

  parks in the world，Shanghai Disneyland offers the most exciting water rides and light shows where the travelers are sure to have a great time.
  （n.a game，an activity，etc.jye.ai provides fun and pleasure）
  组卷：1引用：1难度：0.8

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• 8．An emergency fund is an e

  part of smart money management.Once you have the funds to cover emergencies，you'll be a lot more financially secure and will have a lot more peace of mind.
  （adj.completely necessary；extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity）
  组卷：2引用：1难度：0.5

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• 9．Cross Talk is a comic dialogue，characterized by two actors，humorously talking back and forth and the contents of this performance always include jokes and funny dialogues to e

  the audience.
  （v.jye.ai keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves）
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• 10．People tend to hide their own mistakes and defeats，out of a sense of shame，but it's necessary to turn f

  into success by transforming it into a story of growth.（n.jye.ai fact of someone or something not succeeding）
  组卷：1引用：1难度：0.8

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第五节 短文改错 （共1小题；每小题10分，共10分）

• 29．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
  增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
  删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
  修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
  注意：
  1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
  2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
  
      Last night I was having a shower in the bathroom at about 10：30 while the silence was broken by some unusual noises in outside.I quickly got dressing and ran out of the bathroom，only find a big fire on the third floor of our flat building.Luckily，most of the people，including my family，have left the building by the time the firefighters arrived.But a baby along with his parents were still trapped in a flat on a fourth floor.The firemen were true great.Some put out the fire but the others managed to rescue the parents and their baby.We are really grateful to the brave firefighters who risked their own lives to save ourselves.
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第六节 书面表达 （共25分）

• 30．你校一年一度的外语节即将来临，学校预计在11月15号举办英语脱口秀比赛。你受学生会委托用英语代写一则通知，内容包括：
  1.比赛的目的；
  2.比赛的具体安排；
  3.报名方式和截止日期。
  注意：
  1.词数100左右；
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  参考词汇：stand-up comedy脱口秀
  Notice_______________
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