山东省青岛市第二中学2022-2023学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题含答案.pdf

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1、山东省青岛市第二中学山东省青岛市第二中学 2022-20232022-2023 第一学期期末测试第一学期期末测试高二英语高二英语第一部分第一部分 阅读阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节第一节（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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。Our tailor-made English learning websites provide access to interactive videos,audio,animations(动画)and games.Find out more about our LearnEng

2、lish website,LearnEnglishKids website,LearnEnglish Teens website and LearnEnglish with Timmy.LearnEnglish websiteOur LearnEnglish website is designed for adult learners of English.Improve yourEnglish through videos，podcasts(播客)and games.You can also interact with other learners.LearnEnglish Kids web

3、siteLearnEnglish Kids is for children who are learning English as a second or foreignlanguage.Children can have fun learning English through games,songs,stories and otheractivities.Teachers can use many of the resources from the site in the classroom.There is alsoa support section for parents lookin

4、g to help their children learn English outside of theclassroom.LearnEnglish Teens websiteOur LearnEnglish Teens website is designed for 13-to-17-year olds.You can find top tipsto pass your exams,practise your English grammar and improve your vocabulary throughinteractive videos,games and exercises.R

5、ead about life in the UK and share your opinionswith other teens.LearnEnglish with TimmyChildren aged 6 years and younger can now play exciting games and listen to Englishwords to learn about numbers,colors,shapes and food with Timmy and his friends.The appis developed by the British Council in coll

6、aboration with Aardman Animations,the creatorsof Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Time.1If a man aged 30 wants to find a partner to learn English together,which website issuitable?ALearnEnglish website.BLearnEnglish Kids websiteCLearnEnglish Teens website.DLearnEnglish with Timmy.2What can a child do with

7、Timmy?ALearning how to make videos.BLearning how to pass exams.CLearning about shapes.DLearning English outside the classroom.3Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?ATo express his love of some websites.公众号高中僧试题下载BTo persuade people to buy his courses online.CTo introduce some websites to

8、 learn English.DTo prove the websites are helpful only for children.Some American states are making money available for high school graduates so they canlearn skills to help them get technology jobs without a college degree.One example is the northeastern state of Connecticut.It has invested$70 mill

9、ion to putyoung people and adults through short-term training programs that can lead to good payingtechnology jobs.The programs are known as“non-degree skills training.”They have helped people likeMohameth Seck,who left college after two years.Seck said he wanted to work in technologybut the classes

10、 he was offered in a traditional college program“werent really interesting”tohim.He also said traditional college takes too long to finish.So Seck decided to enter a one-year computer training program run by a nonprofitorganization.Today,the 25-year-old teaches computer coding at a skills training c

11、enter,oracademy,in Stamford,Connecticut.Eck said friends who finished the program also havegood jobs.Research carried out by Georgetown Universitys Center on Education and theWorkforce showed that people who do get a college degree earn about 84 percent more overtheir lifetimes.But not everyone can

12、get into,pay for or do well in college.David Soo leads an organization called Jobs for the Future.He said the college modelthat has been in place for the last 40 years does not work for everyone.And this is especiallytrue for students who are Black,Hispanic(拉美裔美国人)or whose families do not make alot

13、of money.“We need to find a better way to serve those students.”Soo said.Anthony Carnevale is the leader of Georgetowns Center on Education and theWorkforce.He said that while job training is good,it is not 100 percent correct to tell peoplethey cannot benefit from a college degree.One reason compan

14、ies might hire college graduates is because they think they mighthave better communication and teamwork skills.4What did Seck think of the training program?ABoring.BTime-consuming.CRewarding.DDemanding.5Which statement is Not true?ASome students cant afford to go to college.BSome students are incapa

15、ble of getting into college.CThe programs offer more choices to lead to a good job.DPeople cannot benefit from a college degree.6Who will most benefit from the short-term training programs according to David Soo?AMinority and poor families.BEveryone in America.CAfrican-American students.DCollege gra

16、duates.7What can be improved for the short-term training programs according to the lastparagraph?AExpanding in size.BBeing given more financial support.CIncluding interpersonal skills in the programs.DTeaching how to write code ordesign websites.After eight years of construction,the Padma Multipurpo

17、se Bridge in Bangladesh openedto the public on June 26,reducing travel time from parts of the southwest of the country tothe capital Dhaka from seven to eight hours to as little as just 10 minutes.The 21.5-meter-wide,6.15-kilometer-long bridge built over the Padma River,the mainbranch of the Ganges,

18、has two levels with the upper tier having a four-lane highway and thelower tier a single-track railway,according to Wuhan-based China Railway Major BridgeEngineering Group,or MBEC,one of Chinas biggest bridge makers.Before that,travelersand goods were transported via boat or ship because of the vast

19、 width and fast-flowing natureof the river,and the tendency of the area to flood.In 2014,the Bangladeshi government awarded MBEC a$1.54-billion contract to buildthe core structure of the bridge,making it the countrys largest infrastructure(基础建设)project as well as the largest foreign bridge project u

20、ndertaken by Chinese companies interms of total cost.“The construction was much harder than expected as the complex geological conditionsbrought multiple challenges to us,”said Shen Tao,deputy general manager of the project.“The bridge is located above a river with banks on loose soil,and downpours

21、in the rainyseason often caused flooding,bringing us numerous difficulties we had never experiencedbefore.”“During the construction,we had to adjust the design plan to adapt to environmentalchanges whenever necessary,”he added.“However,through continuous learning and adaptation,construction teams ha

22、ve greatlyimproved their abilities including technology,communication and adaptability.”said WenWusong,chairman of MBEC“They demonstrated the strength of Chinas road bridgeconstruction to the whole world and the bridge is a model of international cooperation.”Over the past eight years,the project ha

23、s created over 50,000 jobs for local residents,according to MBEC8What do we know about the bridge?AIt is over the Ganges.BIt is across the Padma River.CThe upper tier has a single-track railway.DThe lower tier has a four-lane highway.9What did Shen Tao mainly express in paragraph 4?ACosts of buildin

24、g the bridge.BFeatures of the newly-built bridge.CBenefits the bridge can bring about.DDifficulties in constructing the bridge.10Which can replace the underlined word“demonstrated”in paragraph 5?AMeasuredBAdapted.CShowed.DPreserved.11What can be the best title for the news report?AChina-made bridge

25、opens in BangladeshBEight years of Chinas constructing a bridge in BangladeshCConstructing a bridge creates over 50,000 jobs in BangladeshDBangladeshi government awards MBEC$1.54-billion contractBefore you walked down the aisleif you even did-did you first agree to take yourpartners name?had you agr

26、eed to the bank for updated credit cards,changed your emailaddress,and updated your Facebook?I didnt;and I know plenty of women out there didnt,either.So I was pretty shocked tolearn that in a recent survey,over 50 percent of U.S.citizens believe a wife should take herhusbands nameand she should be

27、required to do so by law.Author Emily Schafer,a sociology professor at Portland State University,surveyed arepresentative national sample of 1,200 people tar the study,which found that a larger numberofAmerican adults think there needs to actually be a law in place to prevent women fromkeeping their

28、 own name.The most common reason given?The general belief is that women should prioritize（优先）their marriage and their family ahead of themselves.To this,I admit Im a bit confused,because I dont understand how exactly riot taking your husbands last name means you arentprioritizing your marriage.Now,I

29、 didnt take my husbands name for a variety of reasons:I didnt feel like the namewas mine and professionally I had built up a reputation as a writer under my maiden（未婚的）name,so I didnt want to lose that.His surname wasnt easy to spell,either;everyone getsit wrong(including my motherstilland weve been

30、 married 13 years).But most of all,Ifelt like in taking my husbands last name,I was losing a huge sense of self.And while yes,we are a family,I dont want his surname to define me.Im not his possession.Just like every aspect of motherhood,each woman should be respected for the choicesshe makeswithout

31、 having to do anything by law.And we should all be grateful to LucyStonethe first American woman to legally maintain her last name after marriage in1856.Just imagine how difficult that must have been to forego tradition in that time?12What can be learned about the tradition of taking a husbands name

32、 from the survey?AA law should be there to break the tradition.BThe majority ofAmerican adults support the tradition.CThe majority ofAmerican women go against the tradition.DThe law requires wives to take their husbands names in America.13Why does an American woman generally take her husbands name?A

33、To value her marriage and family.BTo show honesty to her husband.CTo join in the family of her husband.DTo unite a new family under the same name.14What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about?AWhy the author didnt use her husbands name.BWhy the authors mother didnt like her husband.CHow worthy the autho

34、rs own maiden name was.DHow bored the author became with her husbands name.15What does the author think of the tradition?AIts reasonableBIt isnt worth caringCEvery coin has two sidesDIts out of date and confusing.第二节第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Welc

35、ome Change in Your LifeDo you embrace(欣然接受)the road you are now on or resist and avoid change at allcosts when a recent event has shaken you greatly?_16_Dont react.What do we do when we dont know what to do?First,stop,take a deep breath and dontdo anything._17_ It is having faith and trusting what y

36、ou do know in the unknown.Reflect on the past.Another activity is to recall times in your life when you were faced with an unknown.Then,think about how you handled the situation._18_ Use your past experiences tobring you strength,and to remind you what you are capable of.Make conscious decisions._19

37、_ However,more possibilities open up when we are at peace.Go over you listof what ifs and make a more balanced list of the best and worst situations possible.Then talkto loved ones about what you would do in each situation and the choices you do have._20_We often see fears as our greatest enemy,yet

38、they provide us with an enormousopportunity for self-growth.What if we were to see them as friends who want to help usbecome a better person?Let your fears help you instead of hurting you.Then,write downwhat comes to you.You may be surprised by the answers.ADont panic.BBefriend your fears.CWhen we a

39、re fearful,our options seem limited.DThen try to feel at ease with the state of“not knowing”.ELearning from past failures helps you make better decisions.F Remembering these incidents will remind you that youve gone through difficult situations.GHere are things you can do in the midst of uncertainty

40、 to choose differently to change thetrack of your life.第二部分第二部分语言运用语言运用（共两节，满分（共两节，满分 30 分）分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When 72-year-old Randy Long was cleaning out his garage not long ago,he came acrosssome practice baseballs he used to throw around with h

41、is son and grandson.Thinking some kids might get _21_ of them,he took them to a local baseballcage,where he _22_ them along with a touching note that might just bring even thestrongest men to tears:“Hope someone can use these baseballs.I found them when _23_ my garage.Ipitched(投球)them to my son and

42、grandson for countless _24_.My son is now 46years old and my grandson is 23 years old.I am 72.They have both _25_ away.If youare a father,_26_these times.You wont believe how quickly they will be gone.”_27_,Longs grandson,Ethan Anderson,tweeted about his grandpas generousgesture.He never expected th

43、e post to go viral.The impact of the story finally hit home whenthe family _28_ by the media,butAnderson says while his grandfather is amazed byall the attention hes getting,he really doesnt have much use for social media.Anderson may be grown-up,but he fondly remembers his grandpa as a thoughtful c

44、oachwho helped him _29_ his true athletic potential.“When I was a kid,we would usuallygo a few times a week to practice in the cages,”he recalled.“Many times,I didnt even wantto go,but he always wanted me to be the best _30_ I could be.”After the story was shown on the news,Anderson was nearly swept

45、 away by the wave of_31_ feedback.There are a lot of kids younger than me telling me theyll cherish thetimes they have with their dads or granddads,”he told CNN,“And they wont _32_ itfor granted anymore.”“I get to go back and _33_ every now and then,”he said.“I just didnt realizethat he missed _34_

46、in the cages.Although hes moved to Birmingham,about atwo-hour drive from Long,Anderson has decided its time to team back up with his grandpaon a more _35_ basis.21AtroubleBuseCassistanceDamusement22AleftBobtainedCtookDfound23AcleaningBrepairingCbuildingDpainting24AcompetitionsBsessionsCroundsDvenues

47、25ApassedBdroveCbrokeDmoved26ArememberBcherishCexpectDgovern27ATouchedBSurprisedCScaredDMotivated28Awas rankedBwas investigatedCwas extendedDwas contacted29ApossessBpredictCachieveDperform30AplayerBwriterCscientistDactor31AprimitiveBobjectiveCfamiliarDpositive32AlookBtakeCconsiderDmake33ApursueBinvi

48、teCvisitDencourage34ArunningBhittingCskiingDwatching35AidenticalBwidespreadCexperiencedDregular第二节第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In the near future,the worlds top chefs may be using knives made from wood.This mayseem impossible,but materials scientists _36_(create)a

49、wooden knife that is threetimes sharper than the stainless steel knives we use for dinner.Researcher Teng Li saidwooden knives would enter the list of wooden utensils items currently _37_(find)inkitchens across the world.He said:In our kitchen,we have many wooden things that we usefor a very long ti

50、me,like a cutting board,chopsticks,_38_ a rolling pin.These newknives can also _39_(use)many times if you sharpen them and perform_40_the same regular upkeep._41_(tradition),knives have been made of steel.The scientists improved thestrength of the wood in their knives _42_ increasing the cellulose(纤