河北省石家庄市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题.docx

河北省石家庄市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、短对话1. What is Sonya responsible for?C. Looking up the dates.A. Doing some research. B. Deciding on explorers.2. When will the woman meet the man?A. Around 10:00.B. Around 11:15.C. Around 12:00.3. Who is the woman?A. A cashier.B. A banker.C - A customer.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a furniture store.C. In a train station.5. . What are the speakers talking about?A. A birthday party.B , The man's daughter.C. Something to drink.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Hotel clerk and guest.B Gym clerk and customer.C House owner and renter.7. What will the woman do?A. Pack her suitcase. B. Clean the room.C Have something to eat.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. . What did the speakers do just now?A. They met a writer. B. They saw a doctor.C. They climbed amountain.9. What does the man think of the stories?A. Boring.B. Interesting.C. Difficult.still 56 use today. During the Warring States period, people 57 lived along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Qin governor and irrigation engineer Li Bing investigated the problem 58 (thorough). He led a team 59 (construct) a levee (堤坝)to redirect a portion of the river's flow. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to discharge the extra water. After the system 60 (finish), no more floods occurred. Whafs more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural 61 (region) in China because the redirected water from the Min River could be used for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see 62 unusual construction that resembles a fish9s mouth. This famous 63 (attract), Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, was scientifically designed to control the water flow throughout the year. 64 (recognize) as a UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while65(prevent) floods for over 2,000 years.八、告知信/通知66.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom一周前给你发电子邮件，询问你暑假里的打算， 但你因准备期末考试未能及时回复。请给他回封邮件，内容包括：1 .未及时回信的原因；2 .你假期的打算(如旅行、做志愿者等)。注意：1.词数80左右；3 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Tom,Yours,Li Hua九、读后续写67.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。I live in a small but lovely neighborhood. Our house is neither large nor luxurious, but it has a fairly big garden. My father loves his garden. He planted some seeds in it and took good care of the plants, watering them, applying fertilizer, weeding and getting rid of bugs. He was never tired of doing all that stuff. But at that time, I didn't understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.Unfortunately, in the summer vacation before senior high school, my father was seriously injured in an accident. He had to stay in bed for a while. My mother had several business trips, so she couldn't take care of the garden. I didn't want my father to worry. I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered. I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water, and luckily it rained fairly often, so I didn't think much about the garden.One Saturday morning, my father said to me, "Christine, the vegetables should be about ready to be picked. Let's have a salad today!” I went out to the garden and was upset to see that many of the lettuce （生菜）leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs. There were hundreds of bugs all over them!I panicked for a moment but then I quietly went to the nearest supermarket to buy some vegetables. When I was making the salad, my mother came home and saw the bag from the supermarket in the kitchen. I was embarrassed and admitted, "Dad would like a salad, but the garden is a disaster. I don't want to disappoint him, so I went to the store and bought some vegetables.My mother smiled, saying, “Honey, you know what is the right thing to do.” Paragraph 1My father seemed very pleased when T took the salad to him.Paragraph 2Feeling guilty, I decided to do the right thing.C. Ask the man for help.B. Extend the deadline.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13. What do the speakers agree about a GPS?A. It is not entirely reliable.C. It is quite useless.14. Why are some people better at finding their way?A. They were born with the skill.B They are more focused.C. They go to the place more frequently.15. What helped the man find his friend's place?A. A street.B. A building.16. What will the woman do next?A. Take a look around.B. Share her experience.B. It is very convenient.C . A tree.C. Visit her friend.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10. What does the woman want to do?A. Look for an apartment. B. Work out a plan.11. What will the man do?A , Move on to his new job.B , Give new employees training.C. Work on an important project.12. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Wait for him for two weeks.C. Turn to Mr. Cortez.C. A bus driver.C. It is known for its三、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. What is the speaker?A , A tour guide.B. A hotel manager.18. . What do we know about Ibiza?A. The tax there is high. B. It is a coastal city.restaurants.19. Where are the speaker and the listeners?A. In a hotel.B. On a bus.C. On a bridge.20. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do in the end?A. Drink some water.B. Contact Manuel in advance. C. Take the bags off thebus.四、阅读理解Travelers are always looking for inspiration to guide their trips. Coming up with a list of places to visit can be challenging when you're staring at a globe. What are the top tourist attractions in the world? Here comes our list.The Acropolis, AthensFollow in the footsteps of ancients as you walk up the same steps that have been walked on since 438 BC. Views out over the city are incredible as you walk between the well-restored old buildings. Near the end of the day, you'll want to stay and watch the sunset from the stairs near the entrance.The Taj Mahal, IndiaIndia is filled with incredible cities and amazing places to visit, but the 17th-century Taj Mahal is the one that says you've been to India. This mausoleum （陵墓），built by Shah Jahan for his wife, is known internationally as a symbol of love. This fantastic structure, made with precious stones, has to be visited to be fully appreciated.Petra, JordanYou may have an Indiana Jones feeling as you walk through a 1.2-kilometer-long narrow crack in the sandstone hills and emerge into a hidden city. Impressive buildings are carved directly into the red rock walls and are wonderfully preserved, just begging to be explored and photographed.Grand Canyon, USAThe greatest natural attraction in the United States, the Grand Canyon is a key sight for all travelers planning their lifetime of adventures. Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, looking out over the carved landscape will awaken your senses. Several hikes in the canyon and along the edge offer unique perspectives.21. What do the Acropolis and Petra have in common?A. Fantastic sunset.B. Valuable stones.C. Red rock walls.D , Ancient buildings.22. Which place best suits people who want an adventurous trip?A , The Acropolis, Athens.B. The Taj Mahal, India.C. Petra, Jordan.D. Grand Canyon, USA.23. Where is the text probably taken from?A , A research paper.C A travel brochure.B. A science fiction.D , A geography textbook.On May 21, 2022, Tom Turcich of New Jersey became the 10th person to walk around the world. Over seven years, he walked 48,000 kilometers across six continents and 38 countries, most of which with his dog Savannah.Speaking to CNN, Turcich explained that after a friend died in an accident at age 17, he started to look at life differently and decided to go on a journey around the world. It took over eight years of saving and planning before Turcich finally left his home on April 2, 2015, just before his 26th birthday, on his way to Panama. He had a stroller to carry his hiking equipment: a sleeping bag, a laptop, a camera and a box of food.About four months into the journey, Turcich adopted Savannah from an animal shelter in Texas. She joined him for the rest of the trip, becoming the first dog to walk around the world. The pair walked around 30 40 kilometers a day, spending most nights camping. Some parts could not be done on foot, however, such as when Turcich and Savannah took a boat from Uruguay to Antarctica. In late 2017, Turcich had to return home to recover from an illness he got while traveling through Ireland and the UK.He and Savannah started walking again in May 2018, going through Europe, North Africa and Turkey before getting stuck in Azerbaijan for six months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were able to travel to Kyrgyzstan before taking a plane to Seattle. From there, he and Savannah walked back to New Jersey.Turcich said the most difficult place to walk through was "deserted” Wyoming. Now that he's back home, Turcich says he wants to stay in one place for a while, and write a book about his trip.24. What led to Turcich's decision to walk around the world?A. The death of his friend at an early age. B. His different attitude towards travelling.C. His thoughtful plan before a birthday. D. The adoption of Savannah from a shelter. 25 . What can we know about Turcich and Savannah according to the text?A. They spent most of the nights in hotels during the trip.B Their trip was once interrupted due to Turcich's illness.C. The most challenging place for them was Azerbaijan.D. Their journey has been recorded in Turcich's book.26. What kind of person is Turcich according to the text?A. Creative and curious.B. Brave and determined.C. Caring and intelligent.D. Humorous and ambitious.27. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To persuade people to travel with a reliable animal.B To motivate young people to take a worldwide walking trip.C. To emphasize the importance of an unforgettable travel experience.D. To share a story about a man and a dog's walking around the world.Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the laundry, keep in mind that it might be beneficial for your well-being. A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called "relational diversity.Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers analyzed data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction.Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. "The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,“ Collins said. Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. "If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple of chats with strangers, that's going to be more even across these categories J Collins explained.Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. Having a support system is important, but it goes beyond your inner circle. “It's about this mix. It's about connecting with people who are close to you, who are maybe less close to you, who connect you with other people, who provide different kinds of support, 9,she said. "Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social connections, the happier you are and the higher your well-being.28. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The procedure of the research.B. The analysis of the research data.C. The significance of the research.D. The application of the research findings.29. How does Collins explain the findings in paragraph 3?A.By citing experts9 words.B.By presenting questions.C.By illustrating concepts.D.By making comparison.30. What does Collins suggest people do in the last paragraph?A.Live a more positive life.B.Offer support to people nearby.C.Expand one's inner circle.D.Connect with all kinds of people.31. Which is the best title for the text?A. Talking to Strangers Might Make You HappierB. Relational Diversity Decides Your HappinessC. Human Beings Are Social Creatures in NatureD. Finding Support Benefits Your Well-beingMosquitoes see red when they look at your skin, and that brings them in for a bite, according to new research showing that these insects find certain colors more attractive.The findings mean that what you wear can reduce your chances of being bitten, but there?s little you can do in terms of your skin. Thafs because everyone's skin gives off a strong red-orange signal that's highly attractive to mosquitoes.“I used to say there are three major signals that attract mosquitoes: your breath, your sweat and the temperature of your skin J said senior study author Jeffrey Riffell, a professor of biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. "In this study, we found a fourth signal: the color red, which can be found not only on your clothes, but also in everyone's skin. The shade of your skin doesn't matter, we' re all giving off a strong red signal.”Researchers found that when a common species of mosquito called Aedes aegypti detects carbon dioxide (CO2) from our breath, it then looks for specific colors-including red, orange and black - to find its meal of blood. But it ignores colors such as green, purple, blue and white."Mosquitoes appear to use smell to help them distinguish what is nearby, like a host to bite,“ Riffell said. "When they detect specific compounds, like CO2 from our breath, that smell stimulates the eyes to scan for specific colors and other visual patterns, which are associated with a potential host, and then they head to them.”That process is similar to when a person smells something good. "Imagine you' re on a sidewalk and you smell pies,“ Riffell said. "That's probably a sign that there's a bakery nearby, and you might start looking around for it. Here, we started to learn what visual elements mosquitoes are looking fbr after smelling their own version of a bakery.Knowing which colors do or don't tempt mosquitoes may lead to better repellents