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四川省泸县第二中学2022-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题考前须知：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2答复选择题时，选出每题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答复非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一局部 听力共两节，总分值30分做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。1What does the woman think of her vacation?AExciting.BTiring.CDisappointing.2What will the woman do tomorrow?ASee an eye doctor.BGo to a bookstore.CBuy a new cell phone.3What time does the museum close on Sundays?AAt 3:00 pm.BAt 4:00 pm.CAt 5:00 pm.4In what aspect is the man weak in Chinese?AReading.BWriting.CSpeaking.5What can we learn about the man?AHe did well in spelling.BHe couldnt spell the words.CHe was satisfied with the result.第二节共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题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，答复第6、7题。6Why does Mary call Mr. Green?ATo ask about a meeting.BTo make an appointment.CTo remind him to see a dentist.7When will Mr. Green attend a parent-teacher meeting?AOn Thursday morning.BOn Thursday afternoon.COn Friday afternoon.听第7段材料，答复第8至9题。8Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?ATeacher and student.BColleagues.CClassmates.9What does the woman plan to do right after lunch?AFind Ms. Wong.BGo to the gym.CHave a PE class.听第8段材料，答复第10至12题。10What are the speakers mainly talking about?AAnxious parents.BProblems of poor children.CChildren who are home alone.11What surprise the woman?AThere are hidden dangers at home.BMany children have ever been home alone.CChildren enjoy themselves without control.12What can we learn from the conversation?AChildren should be free from parental control.BMiddle-class kids have more chances to take a vacation.CEight-or-nine-year-olds feel scared about being home alone.听第9段材料，答复第13至16题。13What are the speakers mainly talking about?AWhat abilities to possess.BWhich professor to follow.CWhat job to do in the future.14What subject does the man probably prefer?AHistory.BPolitics.CArt.15What do the womans parents expect her to be?AA restaurant manager.BA politician.CA teacher.16What is the woman good at doing?ADealing with people.BWorking with kids.CPainting pictures.听第10段材料，答复第17至20题。17Where does the conversation take place?AAt a store.BAt school.CAt home.18How did the man get the mud?AHe went to the Dead Sea.BHe dug it up from the backyard.CHe bought it from an online company.19What is the main color of the mud in the backyard?ABrown.BGrey.CBlack.20Why does the girl agree to use the mud?AShe wants her skin to feel younger.BShe has some skin problems.CShe is starting to get wrinkles.第二局部 阅读理解共两节，总分值40分第一节 共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最正确选项。A California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor因素.The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources资源.But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2022 and 2022, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt融雪.Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.21What is the second paragraph mainly about?AThe seriousness of big-tree loss in California.BThe increasing variety of California big trees.CThe distribution of big trees in California forests.DThe influence of farming on big trees in California.22Which of the following is well-intentioned出于好心的 but may be bad for big trees?AEcological studies of forests.BBanning woodcutting.CLimiting housing development.DFire control measures.23What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?ANot enough snowmelt.BA longer dry season.CA warmer climate.DDampness of the air.B On 7, August, 2022, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) got to eat a special treat. No, it wasnt a cookie or cake. It was red lettuce they had grown themselves in space.“It was one small bite for man, one giant leap for NASAVEGGIE, astronaut Scott Kelly wrote on Twitter. (Kelly based his tweet on the words astronaut Neil Armstrong famously used in 1969, after becoming the first person to ever walk on the moon. “Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind, he said at the time.)“NASAVEGGIE refers to the ISSs Veggie plant-growth system. It uses special red, blue, and green LED lights to grow plants. The system is a big step toward NASAs goal of developing a way to grow food in space during future long space missions deep into the solar system.Kelly and fellow NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren prepared the red romaine lettuce like many people do on Earth. They cleaned it, and then mixed it with olive oil and vinegar. Then they gobbled up the leafy red greens. “Thats awesome! Lindgren said after taking a bite.It was the first taste of fresh food the astronauts had had in a long time, since there is no refrigeration on the ISS. They ate half the lettuce. The rest was packaged and frozen so that it could be returned to Earth for testing.Lindgren and Kelly are the only two NASA astronauts currently on the space station. The other crew members are Russian astronauts Gennady Padalka, Mikhail Komienko, and Lleg Kononenko, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui.Kelly and Kornienko have been on the ISS since March. They plan to spend 342 days in space, in part to help determine the effects of long-term space travel on astronauts bodies. They traveled to the ISS with Padalka, who will return to Earth in September.Kelly and Komiendos job which will be one of the longest-ever stay in space by astronauts will help pave the way for future long-term space tasks. NASA plans to send humans to an asteroid by 2025 and to Mars by the 2030s.24Why is growing food in space very important?AIt is a symbol of scientific development.BIt will help solve the hunger problemCAstronauts can get enough nutritious food.DPeople plan to go into the deep space.25What Kelly said in Para. 2 suggests that _.Ait is a great success to grow fresh food in spaceBhe respected Neil Armstrong very muchCmankind makes great progress in exploring spaceDhumans should speed up to land on Mars26Who will remain in the ISS until March, 2022?APadalka and Kononenko.BYui and Lindgren.CKelly and Kormienko.DKelly and Lindgren.27What is the main idea of the passage?AAstronauts grow their favorite food in space.BAstronauts get more fresh food from space.CAstronauts plant vegetables for a journey to Mars.DAstronauts eat fresh food grown on the ISS.C You probably have heard of many famous people like Marie Curie, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need . In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren't for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O'Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O'Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O'Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2022)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," said Parks.28What is Jane Addams noted for in history?AHer social work.BHer lack of proper training in law.CHer efforts to win a prize.DHer community background.29What is the reason for O'Connor's being rejected by the law firm?AHer lack of proper training in law. BHer little work experience in court.CThe discrimination against women.DThe poor financial conditions.30Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?AJane Addams.BRachel Carson.CSandra Day O'ConnorDRosa Parks.31What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?AThey are highly educated.BThey are pioneers.CThey are peace-lovers.DThey are truly creative.D Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween. Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Hallween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. Bu many people think its just harmless fun.But is it harmless fun?Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who dont want to join in.Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced “Sorry, No Trick or Treat posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼)knocking on their doors.A spokesman said: “Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences(刑事罪). “What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record, they warn. “Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they dont know-and to remember not to frighten people.Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of 2,500 for small offences.32What has the study made by Safe Kids Worldwide found?AHalloween brings people no funBHalloween night puts some kids at riskCkids are involved in criminal offencesDkids are afraid of Halloween33Why are British police forces making efforts to?AControl anti-social behavioursBPut an end to trick or treatCMake Halloween safe and trouble-freeDPunish those who frighten others34Why are the “Sorry, No Trick or Treat posters designed?ATo express disagreement with HalloweenBTo ask people to respect the elderlyCTo warn little kids to behave themselvesDTo make some people free from harm35Which of the following things is encouraged by the police during Halloween?AHaving a Halloween party at homeBInviting the elderly to join in the celebrationCGoing trick or treating from door to doorDGiving strangers a good fright第二节 共5小题；每题2分，总分值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正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 36 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start. 38 If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep.39 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.40 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.AYou will stick to your diet.BYour quality of sleep improves.CYou prefer healthy food to fast food.DThere is no reason you should exercise in the morning.E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly,