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1、青海师范大学附属实验中学青海师范大学附属实验中学 2022-2023 学年度第一学期教学质量检测学年度第一学期教学质量检测高二英语高二英语第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes swapping their inner-city setup for a home

2、office near the water or the bush.Here weve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.Sunshine BayIf the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning(召唤),then look no further than8Beechwood Court,located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom.I

3、t has been listed on Airbnb,a website to help travellers find a homestay,so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source.Price guide:2.6 million-$2.8 millionAgent:Blackshaw Coastal,Pat Jameson 0405442905MurrumbatemanDelivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons

4、,this home will make you feel like youre on a coastal holiday,but on a farm.The home is only a few minutes walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital.Private saleAgent:HIVE Property,Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234Tura BeachThis award-winning home combines coastal

5、 atmosphere with modern living.Only minutes away from Tura Beach,this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa.Price guide:$1.5 millionAgent:One Agency Dwyer Properties,David Dwyer 0413 902 702JindabyneThis

6、newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne.It has high ceilings throughout,plenty of light and a kitchen thats as stylish as it is functional.With the Snowy River just around the corner,nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays.Auc

7、tion:3 pm,December 14Agent:Raine&Horne Snowy Mountains,Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 5881 Whats the special aspect of Sunshine Bay?A It can be rented out.B It has the nearest woodlands.CIts accessible to the internet.DIt keeps up with the latest style.2Which property best suits people who are interested

8、in architecture designing?ASunshine Bay.BMurrumbateman.CJindabyne.DTura Beach.3What do the four properties have in common?AThey are located in urban regions.BThey are places with ocean views.CThey are an escape from urban life.DThey are close to sand and water.The past two years has been tough for s

9、o many people.Theres been a mix of worry and annoyance due to COVID-19.And with the pandemic being still threatening,people are continuing to struggle and in need of a smile.With this in mind,we wanted to share the story of Jaden Hayes,whose take on sadness and anxiety is totally refreshing.When Jad

10、en Hayes was only 4 years old,his dad passed away.Two years later his mom died in her sleep.“I tried and tried to get her awake but I couldnt,”the orphan(孤儿)explained in an interview.However,in his grief he realized how difficult it was for him to see others around him feeling sad.So he wanted to do

11、 something to make them smile.With the help of his aunt and guardian at the time,Barbara DiCola,he went and bought lots of little toys to hand out to passers-by in Savannah,Georgia,whose spirits needed to be raised.All little Jaden Hayes wants in return is to make people smile.Unsurprisingly,his eff

12、orts have worked!“Its like absolute joy came out of this child,and the more people he made smile,the more this light shone,”explained his aunt.While he readily admitted that he was still sad about his mothers death,the smile mission had given him a sense of purpose.Now,a few years later,Jaden is sti

13、ll keeping up his good work.His Facebook page,Jadens Journey,describes how this young“smile maker”is still bringing joy to others.His initial aim was to make 33,000 people smile through his kind deeds,but by spreading his story were pretty sure hes managed to inspire many more smiles,and perhaps a f

14、ew tears.4What is the probable meaning of the underlined word“take”in paragraph 2?AInfluence.BInvestigation.CSuggestion.DOpinion.5What do we know about Jaden Hayes?AHe gives toys to anyone passing by.BHe wants people around him to be happy.CHe forgets the pain of his mothers death.DHe does his good

15、work without expecting anything in return.6What does the author mean to do by telling the story of Jaden Hayes?ATo encourage people to cheer up.BTo call on people to do good things.CTo stress the effect of COVID-19 on people.DTo praise those who make people smile.7What is the best title for this tex

16、t?AA Time Full of GriefBWays Out of SadnessCAn Orphan Who Spreads JoyDKindness That Requires No ReturnLego is considering a brick(积木)rental plan in an attempt to cut down on plastic waste.The Danish toymaker has promised to make all its bricks from sustainable(可持续的)materials by 2030 and is investing

17、 significant resources in finding alternatives.Tim Brooks,vice-president responsible for sustainability,said the company was“totally open”to the idea of the product rental plan but admitted that lost pieces could produce a significant problem.“What are the chances of giving them to an eight-year-old

18、 child and getting them all back again?”Mr.Brooks added.“There is a lot of technical thinking that needs to be done.We are right at the beginning.”Mr.Brooks said Lego was exploring several ideas with a view to producing the highest value from products while consuming the fewest resources.He said man

19、y would“probably never see the light of day”and that there is no current plan to try out the rental plan.Lego has come under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint for growing international alarm about the impact of plastic waste on the environment.It produces 19 billion pieces per year3

20、6,000 a minutethat are made entirely of plastic while much of the inside packaging is also plastic.So far,the only breakthrough has been the development of a line of bricks made of plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane.The green trees,plants and flowers were first included in Lego sets late las

21、t year but currently make up only 1%2%of total plastic elements produced.Henrik Nielson,a production supervisor(主管)in Legos factory,said last year:“We need to learn again how to do this.”Lego reportedly releases around a million tons of carbon dioxide each year,with about 75%coming from raw material

22、s that go into factories.The company has invested more than 100,000,000 euros and hired 100 people to research non-plastic alternatives.It is aiming to keep all of its packaging out of landfill by 2025.8What is Lego making great efforts for?Apromote its brick rental planBexplore ways to reduce plast

23、ic wasteCraise its production efficiencyDdevelop new products9What does Mr.Brooks think about Legos brick rental plan?AIt is well under way.BIt is totally useless.CIt has a long way to go.DIt goes against Legos interests.10How does the writer tell of Legos stress of reducing plastic waste?ABy means

24、of comparison.BBy means of examples.CBy means of figures.DBy means of classification.11What is Legos attitude toward developing non-plastic alternatives?ADefensive.BDoubtful.CDisapproving.DDetermined.Every time you go online you leave a trail.This is just like a real footprint.It reveals where youve

25、 been,how long you stayed and what youve been doing there.Every time you register for an online service,send an email,download a video or upload a photo,the information can be accessed and your digital footprint can be revealed.This shouldnt necessarily be worrying but it is advisable to be aware of

26、 your digital footprint and to be cautious and sensible when you are online.Six top tips for taking care of your digital footprint1.Dont forget to log off when you leave a website,especially if you are using a shared computer.If you dont,someone can easily pretend to be you!2.Dont tell anyone your p

27、asswords and dont write them down in an obvious place.Make them more complex by using a combination of letters,numbers and punctuation marks.3.Tell an adult if you come across anything online that makes you upset,anxious or concerned.There are ways to report inappropriate or abusive content and in m

28、ost cases web managers respond rapidly.4.Remember your favourite websites by using the history button and the bookmark function on your computer or mobile device.This is a way that your digital footprint can work in your favour,but remember to clear your browser history regularly.5.If you want to po

29、st comments online,you dont have to use your own name.Invent a nickname to use instead.You can also use a picture instead of a real photo.6.Protect your identity online.Be careful about who you share personal information with and always think twice before sharing details like your email,home address

30、,school or phone number with someone.Think about the futureAll kinds of people are interested in your digital footprint.Its now quite common for colleges,universities and employers to check out the online profiles of possible candidates as part of their application process.There are cases of people

31、having missed out on jobs and places in college because their digital footprint didnt impress the recruiters.So,remember:keep safe,dont put too much personal information online and always think carefully before you post something.Ask yourself,Would I be happy for absolutely everyone to see this?12Wh

32、at can your digital footprint reveal?AHow long you have stayed up.BWhat you have been doing recently.CWhich website you have been to.DWhy you have downloaded the video.13According to the author,what should we do to take care of our digital footprint?ADont use a shared computer.BTry to make your pass

33、words more complex.CNever share your personal information online.DMake your digital footprint work in your favour.14What can you infer from the passage?AIt is unsafe for candidates to apply for jobs online.BIt is not necessary to worry about your digital footprint.CWhen posting comments online,use a

34、 picture instead of your real name.DIf you post something online,make sure you dont mind whoever sees it.15Which of the following is the best title of the passage?ASecurity tips for you.BYour personal information.CYour digital footprint.DYour online challenge.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）The Pomodoro

35、Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s.The technique uses a timer to divide your work into 25-minute sessions called pomodori._16_When you have completed four pomodori,its time for a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes.Its simple and easy to use.Follow the steps below to start using

36、it.Check your schedule.Your first step is to check your schedule._17_Estimate how long each task should take you,in terms of the number of pomodori you will need to complete it.Set your timer.Before you start,make sure that you have everything you need.Set your timer for the work period youve settle

37、d on.Take a short break.When your timer goes off,take a five-minute break.You should do this even if youre busy,because these breaks are your time to rest and recharge your batteries._18_The Pomodoro approach works by maintaining your energy,so that you dont need to work on tasks when your concentra

38、tion levels are low._19_When your break is over,reset your timer for the next session and continue your work.When youve completed four pomodori,take a 20-to 30-minute break.Use it to go for a walk,have lunch,read a book.anything,so long as it takes you away from your desk for a while and clears your

39、 mind.Remember,it is important to listen to your body.If your mind starts to wander or you start to feel tired,dont push through to the end of the session._20_It may be that three pomodori followed by a 20-minute break suits you best,or that five sessions followed by a 30-minute break is better.AYou

40、 might want to experiment with this.BYou can use whatever sort of timer you like.CAfter each session,you take a five-minute break.DIrregular short breaks help to keep you focused and energetic.EContinue your work sessions and take a longer break.FCirillo argues that energy levels are far more import

41、ant than time.GLook at your to-do list and think about what you need to do today.第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）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。On a chilly day in February 2012,two Russian hunters discovered a limp bundle of fur lying in the snow.It

42、 was an orphaned cub!The cub hadnt eaten in days,and was_21_enough for the hunters just to pick her up.Dr.Dale Miquelle,director of the Wildlife Conservation Societys Russia Program,said,A healthy tiger cub,even a three-month-old one,would give you reason to_22_before you stuck your hand too close t

43、o its teeth and claws.But this cut)had no_23_left in her.The hunters wrapped the cub in a coat and_24_her to a local wildlife inspector,Andrey Oryol.Over the following weeks,Oryol_25_the orphaned cub back to health.But now he had a new problem:What could he do with an_26_three-month-old tiger?The cu

44、b was an Amur tiger_27_a small number of Amur tigers remained in the wild,so scientists wanted to return_28_cubs to their natural habitat.The orphaned cut)was taken to a new wildlife center.The center was designed for raising wild animals without_29_them to people.It uses hidden cameras and covered

45、fences to keep workers out of_30_.That way,the animals dont become_31_on humans.The cub,now named Cinderella,became the centers first tiger.Over the next year,she grew into a big,healthy tigress.In the center,she learned to hunt.By the spring of 2013,experts agreed she was_32_to return to the wild.T

46、hey chose the perfect new_33_for their tiger princess:the Bastak Nature Reserve.During the next two years,researchers watched Cinderellas_34_.They set up cameras to snap photos.When Cinderella passed in front of one of these camera_35_,it took her picture.Cinderella not only_36_,but grew healthy and

47、 strong.Then,in December 2015,the cameras_37_exciting news:Cinderella had become a mother!For the first time ever,a tiger that humans had_38_and returned to the wild had given birth to two cubs of her own.Tigers are some of the most admired animals on our planet,but they are also_39_.Thanks to the w

48、ork of conservationists like Dr.Miquelle,there is new_40_for these magnificent cats.21AlazyBpaleChungryDweak22ApauseBhurtCwonderDhide23AmercyBeffortCfightDwill24AreportedBreturnedCguidedDdelivered25AtaughtBnursedCpulledDtrained26AenergeticBintelligentCexcitedDamazing27AAlmostBStillCEvenDOnly28Anewly

49、-bornBhuntedCwoundedDrescued29AexposingBsendingCofferingDselling30AplaceBorderCsightDmind31AdependentBdefensiveCconcentratedDkeen32AwelcomeBinterestedCeagerDready33AcontinentBneighborhoodCborderDhabitat34AprogressBreactionCappearanceDfigure35AtypesBtrapsCshotsDscenes36AsucceededBsurvivedCrecoveredDe

50、xplored37AeditedBexpectedCpreparedDrevealed38AwitnessedBtradedCraisedDexamined39AdominatedBendangeredCpreservedDstressed40ApassionBhomeChopeDhelp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。Countries around the globe are making efforts to explore space,_41_ provides humans with ma