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1、2022-2023学年高二上期期中联考英语篇题（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2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。AYour Silver Passport to Travel the WorldThe 5 Most Popular Pure Silver Coins on Earth in One SetTravel the globe, without leaving home-with this set of the worlds five most

2、 popular pure silver coins. Newly struck fbr 2022in 28.53 grams of fine silver, each coin will arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated （BU）condi（ion. Your trip includes stops in the United States, China, South Africa, Australia and Canada.2022 American Silver Eagle: The Silver Eagle is the single most popu

3、lar coin in （he world. 2022 represents the first full year of release（发布）of the Silver Eagles new Eagles Landing reverse design introduced midway through last year to honor the coins 35th anniversary（周年纪念日）.Struck in 99.9% fine silver at the U.S. Mint.2022 South African Krugerrand: The Krugerrand co

4、ntinues to be （he best-known, most respected numismatic coin brand in the world. 2022 is the 5th anniversary of the first silver Krugerrand. Struck in 99.9% fine silver at the South African Mint.2022 China Silver Panda: Since its first issue the China Panda coin series has been one of the most widel

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6、ion between U.S Mint designer John Mercanti and a foreign mint. With a new design fbr 2022, ils struck in 99.9% fine silver at the Perth Mint.2022 Canada Maple Leaf: Since 1988,theSilver Maple Leafs elegant design has made it a highly sought- after bullion coin . The 2022 coin features anti-counterf

7、eit（防伪）security technology-radial lines and a microengravcd （微雕）maple leaf with the number 22”. Struck in 99.99% fine silver at the Royal Canadian Mint. I. How many countries are mentioned in （he advertisement?A 3B.4C. 5D.6Which set of silver coins is issued the latest?A. 2022 American Silver Eagle.

8、B. 2022 South African Krugerrand.C. 2022 China Silver Panda.D. 2022 Australia Wedge Tailed Eagle.2. Which of the following has never changed its design?A. 2022 American Silver Eagle.B. 2022 China Silver Panda.D. 2022 Canada Maple Leaf.C 2022 Australia Wedge Tailed Eagle.Chongqing, a city of more tha

9、n 32 million people, faced an unheard-of test this summer with a heat wave and drought causing a series of kirge wildfires since Aug 17.Local residents have safeguarded their hometown in every way possible, with thousands of volunteers from all walks of life fighting the fires with professionals.Und

10、er a very hot sun. some residents used chain saws(锯)to fell trees (o make fire barriers. Others rode motorcycles on newly formed paths to take firefighters and supplies up a mountain, while some volunteers carried food and drinks on their backs by foot. Women and children helped organize supplies an

11、d clear the ground, and performed other essential tasks.On Thursday night, as wildfires approached a man-made barrier on Jinyun Mountain in Beibei district, a total of more than 1000 firefighters and volunteers stood alongside the barrier with fire extinguishers. Seen from overhead, their lights for

12、med a silver wall against (he raging fire.The residents stories have touched many people.“Chongqing people are really amazing. said Du Hailang, head of the Beijing Emergency Rescue Association, an NGO founded in 2007 that has taken part in many overseas rescue operations. Du and 10 other members of

13、the association joined the fire rescue team in Chongqing last week.“The man-made wall was unbelievable, but shocking. It really showed Chinese peoples determination to defend their honeland. Du said.The outstanding work of the volunteers and the hospitality of local residents impressed the firefight

14、ers, too-Bai Xueguang. from Gansu Forest Fire Brigade, said, i never imagined that I would have ice cream and cold drinks at a fire rescue sitc.,Zhou Hongyu, from Yunnan Forest Fire Brigade, said every volunteer he met at the scene asked him if he needed anything “It was the first time I had taken a

15、 motorcycle to reach a fire scene. Wc really appreciate the locals hospitality. Their support has been wonderful. Zhou said.3. What test that never had happened before did Chongqing face this summer?A. A heat wave.B. Drought.C. WildfiresD. Flood.4. Why did the local residents actively participate in

16、 fighting (he fires?A. To show their enthusiasm.B. To impress professional firefighters.C. To get paid from it.D. To protect their homeland.5. Which of the following best describes the volunteers in the fight against wildfires?A. Responsible and helpfulC. Reliable and honest7. What can we leam from

17、the report?A. No pains, no gains.C. Love breaks down barriers.8. Enthusiastic and faithfulD. Ambitious and determinedB. Hard work pays off.D. Many hands make light work.Some American states are making money available for high school graduates so they can learn skills to help them get technology jobs

18、 without a college degree.One example is the northeastern state of Connecticut. It has invested $70 million to put young people and adults through short-term training programs that can lead to good paying technology jobs.The programs are known as k4non-degree skills training., They have helped peopl

19、e like Mohameth Seek, who left college after two years. Seek said he wanted to work in technology but the classes he was offered in a traditional college program “werent really interesting、。him. He also said traditional college takes too long to finish.So Seek decided to enter a one-year computer tr

20、aining program run by a nonprofit organization. Today, the 25-year-okl teaches computer coding at a skills training center, or academy, in Stamford, Connecticut. Eck said friends who finished the program also have good jobs.Research carried out by Georgetown Universitys Center on Education and the W

21、orkforce showed that people who do get a college degree earn about 84 percent more over their lifetimes. But not everyone can get into pay for or do well in college.David Soo leads an organization called Jobs for the Future. He said the college model (hat has been in place for the last 40 years does

22、 not work for everyone. And this is especially true for students who are Black, Hispanic (拉美裔美国人)or whose families do not make a lot of money. lWe need to find a better way to serve those students. Soo said.Anthony Carnevale is the leader of Georgetowns Center on Education and the Workforce. He said

23、 that while job training is good, it is not 100 percent correct to tell people they cannot benefit from a college degree.One reason companies might hire college graduates is because (hey think (hey might have better communication and teamwork skills.8. What did Seek think of the (raining program?A.

24、Boring.B. Time-consuming. C. Rewarding.D. Demanding.9. Which statement is Not true?A. Some students cant aflbrd to go to college.B. Some students are incapable of getting into college.C. The programs offer more choices to lead to a good job.D. People cannot benefit from a college degree.10. Who will

25、 most benefit from the shoil-tcnn training programs according to David Soo?A. Minority and poor families.B. Everyone in America.C. African-American students.D. College graduates.11. What can be improved for the short-term training programs according to the last paragraph?A. Expanding in size.B. Bein

26、g given more financial support.C. Including interpersonal skills in the programs. D. Teaching how to write code or design websites.DFew things come with no disadvantages at all. Even education is not always a pure good. Over the past few decades, East Asia has seen a surprising rise in the rate of s

27、hort-sightedness. And a growing pile of evidence suggests that the main potential reason for this is cducation-spccifically, the fact that children spend large pails of the day in comparatively dimly lit classrooms.The evidence suggests that regular exposure to bright daylight is vital in properly c

28、ontrolling the growth of childrens eyes. Too little light leads to lengthened, short-sighted eyes. Researchers think that this explains why rates are so high in Asia, where a strong cultural emphasis on the value of education leads to long school days and often private tutoring in the afternoon and

29、evening. That leaves little time for sunshine. Western children, whose parents are increasingly worried by a competitive jobs market that threatens much less secure employment than they enjoyed, are beginning to go the same way.Special eyedrops（眼药水）,as well as clever glasses and contact lenses（隐形眼镜）

30、，may be able to slow the progression of myopia（近视）once it has started. But prevention is better than mitigation, and the science suggests a cheap, straightforward measure. A scries of encouraging trials show that giving school children and especially those in primary education-more time outside can

31、cut the number who go on to develop myopia.Governments arc well placed to solve such collective-action problems, while reassuring anxious parents that a bit less classroom time is unlikely to be ruinous. After all, countries such as Finland and Sweden do well in global education rankings with a less

32、 intense approach to education. Giving more outdoor time to young children would still leave room for them to cram（突击准备）for exams in their teenage years. Far-sighted governments should send the kids outdoors.12. What is a problem with education in East Asia?A. Intense competition.B. Increase in the

33、rate of short-sightedness.C. Dimly lit classrooms.D. A lack of teaching equipment.13. What makes the rate of short-sightedness in Asia so high?A. Students study indoors for too long.B. Parents attach little importance to education.C. Students study in terrible learning environment.D. Il results from

34、 a competitive jobs market.14. What does the underlined word mitigation mean in paragraph 3?A. Making something less serious.B. Curing an illness or injury.C. A change in something.D. Becoming worse. 3Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Asia faces severe education problems.B.

35、Long school days are harmful （o students.C. Schools should send their students outside.D. East Asia has seen a surprising rise in myopia.第二节（共5小题;每小题2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。Every day. Were bombarded（频频不断地）with so many decisions that its impossible to make a perfect choice e

36、very time. 16 One particularly effective technique is critical thinking.There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking, but heres one fbur-step process that may help you solve any number of problems:Come up with your question. 17 This isnt always as straightforward as it sounds. For

37、example, if youre deciding whether to try out the newest diet craze（狂热）,your reasons for doing so may be not clear by other factors-like claims that yoifll see results in just two weeks.But, if you approach the situation with a clear view of what youre actually tiying to accomplish by dieting, that5

38、II equip you to examine this information critically, find what youre looking fbr, and decide whether the new craze really suits your needs.Gather your information. Theres lots of it out there 18 If youre trying to decide on a diet to improve your nutrition, you may ask an expert fbr their advice, or

39、 seek other peoples tcstimonics（iiEffi）.Information gathering helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a decision that meets your goal.19 -something you do by asking critical questions. Facing a decision, ask yourself, what concepts are at work? 44 What assumptions exist? Is my interp

40、retation of the information logically sound?Explore other points of view. Ask yourself why so many people arc drawn to the policies of the opposing（反 对）political candidate. Even if you disagree with everything that candidate says.Exploring the full spectrum（范围）of viewpoints might explain why some po

41、licies that dont seem acceptable to you attract others 20 A. Apply the information.B. Consider the possible effects or results.C. In other words, know what youre looking fbr.D. But, there arc many ways to improve our chances.E. Some are small and unimportant, but others have a larger impact on our l

42、ives.F. Therefore, having a clear idea of your question will help you determine whats closely connected.G. This will allow you （o explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately help you make more informed decisions.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D

43、四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项。The student arrived early, sat front and center, and stood out in my classroom in more ways than one. Td say that he was about 40 years older than his classmates in my undergraduate 21 class at California State University, Los Angeles. He 22 jumped into class discussions, with

44、his humor and wisdom of experience. And he was al wavs23 of other students views, 24 each of them were a teacher. Jerry Valenciawalked in with a smile and he left with one too. uThcse students gave me the 25 so that I didnt need to feci bad about my 26 Valencia says.One day, I 27 Valencia on campus.

45、 He said he would have to 28 taking classes that term and reapply fbr next year. By then, he 29 to have earned enough money from construction jobs and have his student loan papers （贷款文件）in order. But he said he was still coming to 3（） to attend events or see friends. He asked seriously 3j he could s

46、till sit in on my communications class. Sure, I said. But hewouldnt get any credit （学分）.No problem, he said.Soon there he was again, back at his old desk, front and center,32 into our discussions on how tofind and tell stories in Los Angeles-a 63-year-old Cal State LA junior with as much energy and

47、33 asany of the 34 in class.A lot of Valencias classmates apparently knew he couldnt 35 that terms tuition (学费)but wasstill doing the homework.44Here he is.36 taking a class for the joy of it and the 37 of learning.You dont see that in our 38 says Jessica Espinosa, a 25-year-oki junior. Valencia 39

48、andtook the final exam too.Valencias grade in my class this tenn will not show up on his report card. But Tm giving him an A andmost important ways, it_40.21. A. mathB. artC. communicationsD. physics22. A. eagerlyB. secrecyC. patientlyD. accidentally23. A. gratefulB. respectfulC. thoughtfulD. cheerful24. A. as far asB.even ifC. as long asD. as if25. A. confidenceB. ambitionC. competenceD. inspiration26. A. ageB. storyC. lifeD. performance27. A. approachedB. spottedC. searchedD. consulted28. A. enjoyB. continueC. stopD. keep29. A. hopedB. arrange