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1、四川省泸县第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期开学检测英语试卷学校：姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Britain seems to have great creativityespecially in the performing and visual arts.Theatrical traditionTheaters in Britain date back at least to the 16th century, and the most famous playwright is of course William Shakespeare. A company was founded

2、 in his name, with a stage at his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. It has trained generations of actors. In the 20th century, classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theaters, where actors and writers gained experience.Film starsThe world of film-making has involved Brit

3、ish creative talent from the beginning. Charlie Chaplin, born in poverty in Londons East End, began as a child entertainer in music halls. He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black-and-white classics during the First World War. British actors, who were often class

4、ically trained in theater, Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness became house-hold names after the Second World War.Supporting talentFilm-making creativity has been supported by two major studios. Productions at Shepperton have included Richard Attenborough Gandhi and Ridley Scotts Alien. Pinewoods mos

5、t famous products must be the James Bond films. Both theater and film have their own annual festivals, including one of the biggest festivals in Scotlands capital, Edinburgh.Visual expressionThe visual arts also show Britains creative spirit, from Romantic Age painters like Turner and Constable to g

6、roups such as the Pre-Raphaelites and the modernist sculpture of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Todays famous artistsDamien Hirst or Tracey Emin regularly show in the newspapers, and their works are sold at high prices.1 Which of the following helps actors and writers a lot?A.Musical theaters.B.S

7、tratford-upon-Avon.C.Londons West End.D.Regional theaters.2、What can we learn from the passage about Charlie Chaplin?A.He came from a rich family.最好学学巧，可知Martin建议Cassius去学习拳击,C选项“He advised Cassius to learning boxing.”符合文章内容。故选:C。6、答案：D解析：题干意思：哪个可以用来描述Cassius? A.Bad-tempered.意思是“坏睥气 的 ”;B “Easy-goin

8、g ” 意思是“随和的 ”;C.“Cold-hearted.”意思是“冷酷无情的 jD/Hard- working.”意思是“努力工作的，勤勉的”。根据第三段第三句Although he wasnt very talented in boxing, he worked harder than anyone else in the gym.（虽然他在拳击方面不是 很有天赋,但他比体育馆里的任何人都努力），可知Cassius是努力的，勤勉的,D选项“Hardworking”符合文章内容。 故选:D。7、答案：A解析：题干意思:为什么作者在第四段提到一些数字？ A.To show Cassius*

9、achievements. 意思是“展示 Cassius 的成就”;B.To express Cassius detemiination.意思是“来表达 Cassius 的决心”;C.To express his admiration to Cassius.意思是“向 Cassius 表达他的钦佩 之情;D.To show the importance of hard work.意思是“显示努力工作的重要性根据 第四段第二句By the age of 18 he had won 108 games, 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships and 2 na

10、tional AAU titles.（到 18 岁时,他已经赢得了 108 场比赛,6 个肯塔 基金手套冠军和2个全国AAU冠军），可知第四段的这些数字都在展示Cassius的成 就,A 选项“To show Cassius* achievements.”符合文章内容。故选:A。8、答案：A9、答案：B10、答案：D11、答案：C12、答案：C解析:细节理解题。根据文章第一段Thousands of years ago, people didnt live in cold places because they didnt know how to keep themselves warm.（几

11、千年前，人们不生活在寒 冷的地方,因为他们不知道如何保暖。）”可知，在过去，人们只生活在炎热的地方，因为他 们不知道如何保持温暖。故选C。13、答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段When an animal was killed, they made use of its skins to cover their bodies. The skins kept them waim.（当动物被杀死时，他们用它的皮来覆 盖自己的身体。皮毛使他们保持温暖。厂可知，在过去，人们用兽皮保暖。故选D。14、答案：A解析:细节理解题。根据文章第一段Soon people found the food c

12、ooked tasted much better, so they began to use the fire to cook food.（很快，人们发现煮的食物味道更好,所以他 们开始用火做饭。厂可知，后来人们学会了如何用火烹饪食物。故选A。15、答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段For example, they made fire by burning wood or knocking two pieces of stones.（例如，他们通过燃烧木头或敲两块石头来生火。可知，后 来人们学会了用木头生火。故选B。16、答案：BDEFG解析：标题归纳题。由下文的 Strength i

13、s not always just about physical strength. Rather, its about willpower, discipline and drive.力量并不总是仅仅是体力。相反,它是关于意志 力、纪律和动力的。可知本段主要说明什么是力量。所以”B.What is strength?”符合语 境。故选B。推理判断题。由空前的its about willpower, discipline and drive.这是关于意志力，纪律 和动力。及空后的描述可知,力量指的是意志力、纪律、动力，是一种能够做好事情的能 力。所以D. Its about the abili

14、ty to get things done.符合语境。故选 Do推理判断题。由空前的 Sometimes they are based on what they think their abilities are.有 时他们是基于他们认为自己的能力。可知E项Sometimes these limits are based on nothing.有些人毫无任何根据就限定了自己的力量”符合语境。故选Eo推理判断题。由该段主旨Pushing it.以及空后的Pushing yourself is what it takes to increase your limits.要提高自己的极限，就得强迫自

15、己。可知F项If you want to be stronger, you have to push yourself.如果你想变得更强大，你就要给自己点压力。符合此 处语境。故选F。推理判断题。由该段主旨句You are slronger Ihan you Ihink你比你想象的要坚强。以 及文中的描述可知,G 项When discovering how much youve really got, you may surprise even yourself.当你发现你真正的力量时，你自己都会感到不可思议。”符合此处语境。故 选G。17、答案：B18、答案：C19、答案：D20、答案：C2

16、1、答案：A22、答案：B23、答案：C24、答案：B25、答案：D26、答案：C27、答案：A28、答案：A29、答案：B30、答案：C31、答案：D32、答案:B33、答案：C34答案：A35、答案：D36、答案：B37、答案：whichtakesimportantleadingOnis givenusuallycelebrations married a解析：考查定语从句。此处为非限定性定语从句，先行词是Dong New year,关系词在 从句中做主语，指物，应使用关系代词which引导。故填whicho考查时态。此处描述的客观事实，应使用一般现在时。故填takes。考查形容词。此处做

17、表语，意为“像春节一样重要”,as.as结构中，使用形容词原级。故填 important考查现在分词。lead up lo”为做准备”，此处与主语ihe Dong people构成逻辑主谓关系，应使用现在分词。故填leading。考查介词。固定短语:on the eve o俨在的前夕”故填On。考查语态。句意:它是作为祭品送给祖先的。根据句意及句子结构可知,此处应使用一 般现在时的被动语态。故填is giveno考查副词。此处修饰动词celebrated,应使用副词形式。故填usually。考查名词复数。celebration是可数名词,其前没有冠词，且谓语动词是原形可知,此处应 使用名词复数

18、。故填celebrations。考查形容同。根据下文make a return to the homes of their mothers可知,此处指“已婚 的女人married己婚的。故填married。考查冠词。根据下文kind of可知,此处指“一种特殊的食品”，应使用不定冠词。故填38、答案:This morning at about nine oclock, I was on my way to the supermarket. Suddenly Iseesawheavy smoke rising about several meters away. There must be a

19、firc!, I thought. hundredGetting nearer, I saw a shop was on fire. There- many people standing by the roadsidewerewatched., p. T,.,.Six firefighters were struggling to put out the fire. I heard someone say they had watchingfought for about an hour and that two firefighters had rushed into the shop t

20、o rescue aac . .,. support . 广广 iwoman. After a while, they rushed outthe woman. But one firefighter gotsupporting.serious A M_ whom.,injured. All the people and Isaw what happened were deeply movedseriouslywho / thatby their bravery. About twenty minutes - the fire was finally put out. later39、答案:D

21、ear Tom,Im glad to know that you are going to be a senior high school student this September in China. As a high school student, I have so much experience to share with you. In China, High School life is full of challenges. We have a lot of homework to do every day, so making good use of your time w

22、ill be of great benefit to your studies. It is also helpful to preview your lessons before class and take notes in class. Besides, high school life can be very colorful as well. I suggest you take part in some meaningful activities after class, such as sports and voluntary work, to develop yourself

23、properly and thoroughly. The coming three years in China will be the most beautiful time in your life. I believe that with your eflbrts, yoifll makeit colorful and wonderful.Yours sincerelyLi HuaB.He went to theater school as a child.C.He began as a child entertainer in Hollywood.D.Hc contributed to

24、 the early film industry in Hollywood.3、What do we know about Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin?A. You have to pay a lot to buy their works.B.They have both invented new art forms.C.They mainly learnt from Romantic Age painters.D.You can buy their works from many major galleries.Cassius Marcellus Clay wa

25、s born on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. In his younger years he had no interest in sports until an accident happened.When Cassius was 12, his new bike was missing. Reporting the theft to Policeman Joe Martin, he said that he was going to beat whoever had taken his bike. Martin, who had

26、 been coaching youth boxing for decades, asked the boy, Do you know how to fight? When Cassius admitted that he didnt, the officer suggested, Youd better learn!It was the beginning of his boxing career. Cassius devoted himself to boxing training. Although he wasnt very talented in boxing, he worked

27、harder than anyone else in the gym. Hed rush to the gym every day as soon as school was over and would even train on Saturdays. Outside of the gym, Cassius stayed away from anything that would influence his training. He was showing the kind of determination and discipline that other boxers didnt hav

28、e.Under the guidance of Martin and his friend, young Clay began winning games one after another. By the age of 18 he had won 108 games, 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships and 2 national AAU titles.Today he is recognized as the greatest athlete of modem times. He always carried a selfconfidence a

29、nd believed in his ability that he can put his competitors off guard before the first round bell had even sounded.4、How did Cassius feel when he told the policeman his bike was stolen?A.Disappointed. B.Confused. C. A mazed.D.Angry.5、What did Martin do with young Cassius?A.He asked Cassius to train h

30、ard.B.He helped Cassius to find his bike.C.He advised Cassius to learn boxing.D.He introduced Cassius to an boxing coach.6、Which can be used to describe Cassius?A.Bad-tempered.B.Easy-going. C.Cold-hearted.D.Hard-working.7、Why did the author mention some figures in Paragraph 4?A.To show Cassius* achi

31、evements. B.To express Cassius determination.C.To express his admiration to Cassius. D.To show the importance of hard work.Got vegan milk? The amount of faux （人造的）dairy products is growing and the choices seem endless. You can buy products made of soy, almond, rice, oats, and coconut, in regular or

32、flavored varieties.A report shows that sales of plant-based dairy alternatives grew twice as fast in 2020 as real milk. But some people wont make the switch because the alternatives dont taste the same as milk. Now, a milk alternative is being launched that actually tastes like it came from a cow. D

33、anone, which is known for its yogurt, will be launching two new milk alternatives in North America that the company expects to fill this place.Silks Next Milk and So Delicious Wondermilk will both be made of oat milk, coconut milk, coconut oil, and soy. Danone is counting on the new products to reac

34、h people who want to switch from dairy for health or ethical reasons but enjoy the taste of milk in their coffee and breakfast cereal.“Theres been a group of consumers who remain skeptical about plant-based offerings, largely because of their taste and texture/ John Starkey said. From our research,

35、wc saw that there were about 53 per cent of people who say that they wouldnt purchase plant-based beverages because of their taste.”While the company has been in the faux dairy business since 2016, the products did not have the real dairy taste. The company used its experience with both real dairy a

36、nd faux dairy products to refine the new offerings.There are other milk alternatives available that also aim to be more milk like. Notco, a company, located in Chile, produces a milk alternative called Not Milk that is made of sunflower oil, pea protein, water, and pineapple juice. Another pea-based

37、 product called Wunda was launched by Nestle in Europe in 2021. The food giant Impossible Foods is also working on their own version of milk called Impossible Milk. The company is looking to corner the faux dairy market the same way its Impossible Burger did when it was released in 2016.8、What is sp

38、ecial about Danones new milks?A.The taste is equal to that of a cow.B.They have won the favor of consumers.C.They have high nutritional value.D.Thcir prices prove a lot lower.9、What can we infer from what John Starkey said?A.He was optimistic.B.He was a bit concerned.C.He was in charge of the study.

39、D.HeH improve taste constantly.10 What docs Impossible Milk belong to?A.Danone.B.Notco.C.Wunda.D.Impossible Foods.11 Where is the text most taken from?A.A notice board.B.A news report. C.A health magazine.D.A research paper.Thousands of years ago, people didnt live in cold places because they didnt

40、know how to keep themselves warm. Later they learned to make clothes. When an animal was killed, they made use of its skins to cover their bodies. The skins kept them warm. Nature is peoples good friend. It once helped people find fire, when lightning hit a forest and started a fire. People took som

41、e of this fire to their homes. The fire kept them warm, and also frightened wild animals. Soon people found the food cooked tasted much better, so they began to use the fire to cook food. But people still didnt know how to make a fire. When they got a fire from the forest they tried to keep it burni

42、ng. If it went out, they had to wait fbr years. But later they found different ways to make fire. For example, they made fire by burning wood or knocking two pieces of stones.Today ifs easy for people to make fire because they have matches, lighters and different kinds of heaters. They can make fire

43、 at any time they need.12、Why did people live only in hot places once?A.Because they didnt know how to kill animals.B.Because they didnt know how to take fire from forest.C.Because they didnt know how to keep themselves warm.D.Because they didnt know how to make matches.13、What did people use animal

44、 skins to do in those days?A.For food.B.To make fire.C.For burning.D.To warm themselves.14 People later learned how to use fire to.A.cook foodB.kill animalsC.cut off an animals skinD.burn wood15、How did people learn to make fire later?A.By burning stones.B.By burning wood.C.By burning dry leaves.D.B

45、y burning animal skins.二、七选五16、How strong are you?That is a difficult question to answer, whether you are a man or a woman. But, really, I want to ask . how do you define （定 义）your strength? How do you know your limits? When pushed, we often discover that we are much stronger than we think.Strength

46、is not always just about physical strength. Rather, its about willpower, discipline and drive.I know some people who are intelligent, but they get very little done in their jobs. And I know others who find work very difficult, but arc able to move mountains by their hard work. They have inner streng

47、th.Limiting yourselfWhat I have observed is that most people limit themselves. They limit their output according to how limited they imagine their abilities and strengths to be. Sometimes these limits are based on past experiences. Sometimes they are based on what they think their abilities arc.Push

48、ing it.Many people are working out, but nowhere near as much as they could.Pushing yourself is what it takes to increase your limits. In the gym, bodybuilders discovered this long ago.But, this is also true when it comes to inner strength.Want to test your limits? Push yourself. Test your limits to see if they are simply what you imagine them to be. Make sure your goals are slightly beyond what you think can be achieved.You are stronger than you thinkMost people underestimate