重庆市江津中学校等七校2022-2023学年高二下学期期末联考英语试题含解析.docx

重庆市江津中学校等七校20222023学年度第二学期期末七校联考高二英语试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡规定的位置上。2答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。3答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。4考试结束后，将答题卷交回。第I卷第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，请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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where did the woman visit the rainforest last year?A. In Oregon.B. In Alaska.C. In Washington.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the womans main concern for the man?A. Not improving his school grades.B. Not being able to go to school.C. Not completing his homework on time.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Friends.C. A couple.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why did the woman decide to go to Florida for holiday?A. The flight was cheaper.B. The place was more beautiful.C. The accommodations were free.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How will the man get news reports?A. From his phone.B. From newspapers.C. From TV news stations.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. Weather.B. Clothing.C. Dinner.7. Where did the speakers plan to go?A. To a hospital.B. To a restaurant.C. To Jims.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. What is the womans main concern about the apartment?A. The size.B. The price.C. The flies.9. How do the speakers feel?A. Excited.B. Bored.C. Disappointed.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】10 What will happen to the speakers?A. They will lose their jobs.B. They will get a pay decrease.C. They will work longer hours.11. What is the woman currently doing for her students?A. Creating books.B. Making videos.C. Searching for learning material online.12. What will the man probably buy?A. A camera.B. A computer.C. A phone.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】13. Where does the conversation take place?A. At home.B. In a library.C. In a dormitory.14. Why does the woman want to move out?A. She wants to find a cheaper place.B. She needs to find a place near a library.C. She wants to live in a place with air-conditioning.15. How much did it cost to run air-conditioning for a month 5 years ago?A. $10.B. $20.C. $45.16. What will the woman do if she cannot move out?A. Get used to the heat.B. Live with her parents.C. Buy better air-conditioning.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】17. When was Mothers Day first celebrated?A. In 1905.B. In 1908.C. In 1914.18. What do we know about Annas mother?A. She was a soldier during the Civil War.B. She founded Mothers Day Work Clubs.C. She brought up the idea of Mothers Day.19. Who formally announced Mothers Day?A President Wilson.B. The U.S. Congress.C. Anna Marie Jarvis.20. What is the text mainly about?A. The origin of Mothers Day.B. The celebration of Mothers Day.C. The importance of Mothers Day.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACheck out these places and have the vacation of a lifetime in Greece!Lovely IthacaLocated on the Ionian Sea, Ithaca is a combination of the greenest landscapes in Greece, the most wonderful swimming waters and a lively local atmosphere. When going around the narrow island, you will be attracted by the hilltop village Stavros and the beautiful fishing village Frikes. For motorists, Kaminia beach, hidden in a peaceful cove, is the perfect destination for a day of relaxation.Breathtaking MeteoraAlthough when you go to Greece, you often go to the beaches and islands, one of the must-visit destinations in Greece is definitely the breathtakingly beautiful Meteora, located on the mainland next to the village of Kalabaka. It is a natural attraction and the second most important monastic area in Greece, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meteoras landscape is made special by the rocks shaped like columns (柱状物) over time, on which the Monasteries (修道院) of the area were built around the 14th and 16th centuries.Ios the favorite destination of the futureIos may be left out of many peoples plans as it is known as a party island, but in fact the party season only lasts from about half of June to mid-August. In the off-season, the island is very quiet compared to popular destinations such as Santorini. Of course, Ios is an absolute destination for party-goers even in midsummer. Ios is dotted with a number of small churches. What makes Ios interesting is its setting for an ideal holiday without crowds and noise. Here is a guaranteed hit of the future, waiting to be discovered!21. Where is Kaminia beach located?A In Ios.B. In Ithaca.C. In Santorini.D. In Meteora.22. What can travelers see in Meteora?A. Historical buildings.B. Special local foods.C. Beaches and islands.D. Beautiful fishing villages.23. What is the feature of Ios island?A. There are many places of interest.B. It is popular with party-goers.C. People can swim in wonderful waters.D. There are column-shaped rocks.BOver the years, when a book has spoken to me with particular power, I have put pen to paper and send word off to the author, communicating what their work meant to me.It all started in my 18th year, when I was entertaining my own imagination of success as a writer. I was full of high expectations, believing that becoming an author was simply a matter of putting my thoughts onto paper, sending the works to a publisher and waiting for fame to come. Then came the great disappointment. I wrote to famous childrens author Lloyd Alexander, describing my fruitless yearlong effort at publication and asking him for direction. To my joy, he answered: “Advice is always very easy to give but very hard to make it specific and meaningful, since we all have to work in our own ways. When you mention that youve been writing for a year without being published, I hasten to tell you that I wrote seven times that long without being published! So, perhaps one piece of advice is: Patience.”I was encouraged by the idea that a well-regarded writer would take the time to offer a bit of advice to an overconfident teen. But Mr. Alexander was not a singular case. But when I did get one, the content was often filled with consideration and even, at times, affection.I think of the American poet William Stafford, who replied to me from Lake Oswego, Oregon. We actually had an ongoing correspondence (通信) for a while. I wrote to him asking if he would be so kind as to autograph one of his books for me. His reply brought an immediate smile to my face: “I am eagerly ready to autograph and return a book it makes me feel like an author.”24. What made the author disappointed when he was 18?A. He didnt meet a well-known childrens author.B. He lost fame as a young writer.C. He failed to get his works published.D. He was forced to give up writing.25. What advice did Lloyd Alexander offer to the author?A. Making decisions without hesitation.B. Regarding every piece of writing as meaningful.C. Being independent of others.D. Keeping on trying and being patient.26. How did the author find William Stafford?A. He longed to be a successful writer.B. He was friendly and approachable.C. He was always ready to lend his books.D. He hated to reply to a letter.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. I wrote to the writers in my life.B. I grew up with writing.C. What does writing mean to me.D. I won the fame as a writer.COn Wednesday, a search team called Endurance 22 announced that it had located the wreck (沉船) Endurance. The Endurance was found 1. 87 miles below the oceans surface, about four miles south of its last known location near Antarctica. The ship sank after it got trapped in the ice in the Weddell Sea in 1915.The discovered ship is still in excellent shape. The name can be clearly read on the back of the ship. Its wheel looks ready to be turned. Even though the ship is made of wood and is over 100 years old, it has survived with little damage. Scientists say that the small organisms (微生物) that normally break down wooden objects underwater dont live in cold water around Antarctica.The Endurance 22 is led by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust. The team ran the project from an ice-breaking ship which was able to handle the difficult conditions of the Weddell Sea. To locate the Endurance, the team used two underwater robots called Sabertooths, which were especially useful, since they could travel under the ice and go where the ship could not. The robots were looking for anything sticking up above the seafloor. For the last two weeks, the Sabertooths robots have been scanning the seafloor in a 150-square mile area around the Endurances last known location. Last Saturday, the ship was found. After the ship was located, the Sabertooths used high-quality cameras and scanners to record the Endurance in detail.The Endurance is expected to remain untouched. Antarcticas waters are protected by an international agreement which means the ship cant be disturbed. The Endurance 22 team plans to create a digital 3D model of the wreck site, using a careful scan they made. This will allow scientists to study the ship in detail without disturbing it.28. What helped to keep the Endurance in good shape?A. Sea sand.B. Cold water.C. Fine weather.D. Special wood.29. What can we infer from the passage?A. The Endurance sank in the 1920s.B. The Endurance was damaged seriously.C. The Sabertooths found the Endurance last Saturday.D. Scientists will not study the ship because they cant touch it.30. What plays the most important role in finding the Endurance?A. Technology.B. Patience.C. Weather.D. Luck.31. What is the best title for the passage?A. Study the Endurance.B. Explore the Weddell Sea.C. Locate the Endurance.D. Scan the Seafloor.DAs many as 300 million full-time jobs throughout the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has made platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists.In a report Sunday, they predicted that 18% of work globally could be computerized, with the effects caused more deeply in advanced economies than emerging markets. Thats partly because white-collar workers are seen to be more at risk than manual laborers. Administrative workers and lawyers are expected to be most affected, the economists said, compared to the “little effect” seen on physically demanding or outdoor occupations, such as construction and repair work.In the United States and Europe, about two-thirds of current jobs “are exposed to some degree of AI automation”, and up to a quarter of all work could be done by AI completely, the bank estimates.Further use of such Al will likely contribute to job losses, the Goldman Sachs economists wrote. But they noted that technological innovation that initially displaces workers has historically also created employment growth in the long run.While workplaces may shift, widespread adoption of Al could ultimately increase labor productivity and boost global GDP by 7% annually over a 10-year period, according to Goldman Sachs economists.“Although the impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than replaced by AI,” the economists added. “Most workers are employed in occupations that are partially exposed to AI automation and, following AI adoption, will likely apply at least some of their freed-up capacity toward productive activities that increase output.”Of US workers expected to be affected, for instance, 25% to 50% of their workload “can be replaced,” the researchers added. “The combination of significant labor cost savings, new job creation, and a productivity boost for non-displaced workers raises the possibility of a labor productivity boom like those that followed the emergence of earlier general-purpose technologies like the electric motor and personal computer.”32. Who are less likely to be affected by AI automation according to Paragraph 2?A. Repairmen.B. White-collar workers.C. Administrative workers.D. Lawyers.33. What can we learn about AI according to Goldman Sachs economists?A. AI may cause little impact on the labor market.B. AI has replaced most jobs and industries.C. AI may increase labor productivity.D. AI has caused huge job losses.34. What does the underlined word “complement” in paragraph 6 mean?A. To add to something to improve.B. To destroy.C. To introduce new things.D. To displace.35. Whats the best title for the text?A. The Concept of AIB. The Achievements of AIC. The Impacts of AID. The Development of AI第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。People love to sing! Whether you sing in the shower or with a chorus, raising your voice in song comes with some very surprising benefits. From improving your mood to making you healthier, there is scientific evidence that singing is good for your body and your mind. _36_It helps relieve stress.Singing can help relieve stress by reducing cortisol(皮质醇), a hormone that is known as the “stress hormone”. _37_ Too much cortisol is very bad for your health. A study measured the amount of cortisol in the participants before and after singing. The researchers found that cortisol levels were lower after singing._38_People who sing use deep breathing and control the use of the muscles in their breathing systems. While singing cannot treat lung diseases, anything that helps to strengthen the throat muscles could help people breathe easier.It helps you have a sound sleep.If your sleep is interrupted by snoring(打鼾), try singing. _39_ A 2008 UK study about the effect of singing on snoring compared singers with non-singers. The researchers found that far fewer singers snored, and they recommend singing as a potential treatment for snoring.It may improve memory._40_ A study found that besides remembering the lyrics(歌词), singing brought back other memories too. The researchers found that singing songs that were learned in childhood actually caused a return of very specific memories and that gave the participants a feeling of hope and positivity.A. It may improve lung function.B. It helps improve mood.C. It makes no difference whether they sing alone or in a group.D. So go ahead and sing to your hearts content.E. Older people with memory loss can often recall song lyrics.F. Thats because singing strengthens throat muscles, which in turn reduces sn