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1、长沙市明德中学2022年高二年级下学期期中考试英语试卷注意事项：1 .答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在 答题卡上的指定位置.2 .选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写 在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3 .非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4 .考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，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

2、5小题;每小题L5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. How does the woman feel about the mans idea?A. Great.B. Serious.C. Unrealistic.2. What are the speakers doing?A. Making a call. B. Driving a car. C. Watching TV.3. How much would it c

3、ost to stay at the Swiss Chalet for a week?A. 100 dollars. B. 115 dollars. C. 126 dollars.4. What do we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is complaining.B. The socks are of good quality.C. It happens at home.5. What did the man do last Friday?A. He had dinner out. B. He went to the cinema. C.

4、 He listened to a concert.第二节（共15小题;每小题L5分,满分22.5分）32. A. paused33. A. shook34. A. carB. continuedB. wavedB. doorC. consideredC. extendedC. extinguisherD. startedD. tookD. window第二节(共10小题;每小题L5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。Artificial intelligence, also known as machine intelligence, is 35

5、branch of computer science that aims 36 (create)intelligent machines. It is the development of computers since the 1940s that has made the dream of AI n reality. Since the field of Al was 37 (official)founded in the mid-1950s, people have been predicting the rise of intelligence machines.However, Al

6、 technology developed very slowly for a long time. Not until 1997,38 Deep Bluedefeated the world chess champion, did AI make a major breakthrough. In 2017, Ke Jie, arguably the best human Go player, 39 (beat)by a computer program named AlphaGo, marking a significant advance in deeplearning Al system

7、s.AI is currently being applied in many fields, 40 (transform)the way we live. Apparently, we are at a turning point in history. Although intelligent robots will be working to 41 (us)advantage someday in the future, these undoubted benefits also bring concerns and fears. Where will all this lead?Wil

8、l we fall victim42AI?Stephen Hawking warned, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of thehuman race. Such 43 (warning)deserve our attention. Indeed, it is fantastic to allow a robot to do all the work for us, 44 we shouldnt be too greedy and rather be careful what we w

9、ish fbr.第四部分写作（共两节;满分40分）第一节（满分15分）45.假设你是校英语报记者李华，你校最近进行了一次全校学生视力检查，结果显示有80%多的高中生患 有近视，请你就此写一篇英语通讯稿投稿。内容包含：1 .现状；2 .分析原因（过度用眼，不良阅读习惯等）；3 .建议（提高护眼意识，增加户外运动等）。2、可以适当增加要点。注意：1、字数约80左右；An eyesight test was held by our school recently.第二节（满分25分）46.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Dad and Madison wer

10、e walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madisons upcoming birthday party.“But I dont want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I dont like her!“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to party but you, youll feel left out. It would be a big mistake to not

11、invite Lucy to the party. ” She never even talks to me!”Dud sighed and moved down the aisle（走廊）.Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesnt know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now

12、she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone.“No, it wont. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!” Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes.“Madison, Im done

13、discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class. Including Lucy Gilbert!On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She us

14、ually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope（缰绳）.Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the

15、 girls she invited came finally, including Lucy.The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile

16、on her face.Paragraph 1 ： Lucys present was the very last to be opened.Paragraph 2： Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.听力：1-5： CABAC 6-10： ACBAC 1115： CABCC 1620： AACAB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，你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒

17、钟;听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What can we learn from-the conversation?A Mr. Adams is not in his office then.B. Mrs. Adams is calling from her home.C. Mr. Adams mother is arriving at 1 ： 00 p. m.7. What does the woman want to tell her husband?A. To ring her at home.B. To pick her

18、up at 1 ： 00 p. m.C. Her mother will come on Thursday.8. What is the womans number?A. 2687435. B. 7733298. C. 7732398.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Which city will John work in?A. London. B. Paris. C. New York.10. When will John leave?A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.11. When does the woman pla

19、n to have a going-away party?A. On Saturday morning. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Friday evening.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Where does the woman live?A. In Britain. B. In Caribbean. C. In America.13. How would the man travel around the world?A. By train. B. By boat. C. By plane.14. What can we learn from

20、 the conversation?A. The man is fond of traveling around the world by air.B. The woman would like to go to Caribbean in summer.C. The man would like to travel around the world by sea.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Where are the speakers?A Ata radio station. B. On a TV show. C. In the open air.16. How many kin

21、ds of trees are there in one square kilometer?A. About 750. B. About 1, 500. C. About 400.17. What is the woman most probably?A. A reporter. B. A student. C. A scientist.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How long does the school day last in Singapore?A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 5 hours and fifty minutes.19. What

22、 will the students do after school?A. Attend extra classes. B. Do their homework. C. Play sports.20. Where is the students pressure from?A. Their parents. B. Entrance exam. C. Their teachers.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15个小题;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。Pali Overnight Adv

23、entures offers children and teens exciting experiences this summer. From broadcasting to street art, these are just 4 of the 17 highly unique camps being offered.Broadcasting CampBecome the next star reporter, news writer, director or producer. While running every aspect of our own news station, kid

24、s and their fellow campers will create and host a broadcast airing each night at dinner for the entire camp. Every night it goes on the web, keeping parents and the world informed of the happenings at Pali.Secret Agent CampIn the movie Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise made being a secret agent seem li

25、ke the coolest job ever. Campers who sign up for the 2-week secret agent camp can get to know about the life of real secret agents by learning strategies and military skills on the paintball field.Culinary CampIf your child enjoys being in the kitchen, then the culinary camp is definitely the right

26、fit. Campers learn technical skills of roasting, frying and cutting, as well as some recipes that they can take home and share with their families.Street Art CampThis camp takes creative license to an entirely new level. Campers will share their colorful ideas and imagination with each other and wor

27、k together to visualize, sketch and paint with non-traditional techniques to create the coolest mural which will be displayed in public for all to see.1. How many camps does Pali Overnight Adventures offer this summer?A. 2.B.4.C. 17.D. 21.2. What will campers do at the Broadcasting Camp?A. Create a

28、website.B. Run a news station.C. Meet a star reporter.D. Hold a dinner party.3. Which camp will attract children who are interested in cooking?A. Broadcasting Camp.B. Secret Agent Camp.C. Culinary CampD. Street Art Camp.BJudy Wright and her husband decided to move closer to their son, Chris, who liv

29、ed in Georgia. About a month after the move, Judy fell ill, suffering from her ongoing battle against Parkinsons disease.Her condition worsened rapidly and she required medical care at home. The family hired a nursing aid who canceled at the last minute. Instead, a woman named TunDe Hector showed up

30、 in her place.One day, TunDe shared a story with Judy and her family. She remembered a particularly difficult day in 2014, when a stranger had helped her with a kind gesture. She had run out of gas, and with only $5 in her pocket, was walking to a gas station, gas can in hand. A man saw her walking

31、and turned his car around. He paid for her gas and gave her all the cash left in his wallet. Upon hearing the story, Judys son, Chris, took off his hat and said, “That was me!” He was the stranger that had helped TunDe on that difficult day.During the care of Judy, the Wright family learned about Tu

32、nDes family and her own dream. The nursing aid, TunDe hoped that one day she could become an OB-GYN nurse. Her tuition was past due （逾期）and she had a family to care for, but she was determined to achieve that goal for herself and her family.Judy died on July 9, 2017. Instead of flowers, her family a

33、sked mourners （悼念者）to donate to TunDes education, to assist her in paying for her nursing school. In less than a week, they raised more than $8,000 and presented her with the surprise check.4. Why did Judys family choose TunDe in the end?A. To help her with a kind gesture.B. To replace another nursi

34、ng aid.C. To look after Judy in the hospital.D. To give Judy the best medical care.5. How might Chris feel when hearing TunDes story?A. AstonishedB. UpsetC. PuzzledD. Moved6. How did the Wright family help TunDe after Judys death?A. They paid for her education.B. They helped care for her family.C. T

35、hey helped her realize her dream.D. They bought her a surprise present.7. What does the whole story mainly tell us?A. Kindness comes full circle.B. Actions speak louder than words.C. The truth never fears investigation.D. Constant dropping wears stone.CSports can help you keep fit and get in touch w

36、ith nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your choice of sport might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of

37、water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（高尔夫 球场）in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortages in some local areas.In f

38、act, there are many environment friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You dont need any special equipment except a pair of good shoes; and you dont have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk ca

39、n regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel lessanxious, sleep well and control your weight better.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment friendly equipment and buying products made from

40、 recycled materials. But the final goal should be green gyms”. They are better replacements（代替物）for traditional health clubs and modem sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership

41、. And best of all, its free.8. What do we know about golf from the passage?A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B. It needs water and energy to keep its courses greenC. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and waste.D. It causes water shortages around the world.9. The author uses power walking as

42、example mainly because tA. it uses fewer resourcesB. it improves our healthC. it is an outdoor sportD. it is recommended by experts10. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A. Playing basketball in a gym.B. Motor racing in the desert.C. Cycling around a lake.D. Swimming in a

43、 sports center.11. Whafs the purpose of the author writing the passage?A. To show us the function of major sports.B To encourage us to go in for green sports.C. To discuss the major influence of popular sports.D. To introduce different types of environment friendly spors.DDo cell phones cause cancer

44、? No one knows for sure. Mobile phones have only been widely used for around 20 years, with the very first ones introduced just over 30 years ago. Ifs too soon to tell just how harmful cellphones are.In February 2011, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recorded chan

45、ges in brain glucose metabolism （葡萄糖代谢）during cell phone use. The study became the first to prove that cell phone use changes brain activity by monitoring 47 healthy volunteers seated and on the phone for 50 minutes. The volunteers9 brains were monitored by special scanners to measure glucose metabo

46、lism.Then in May 2011, the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer （IARC） added radiation from cell phones to its list of things that possibly cause cancer in humans. The IARCs research found that most cell phone use did not lead to more risk of glioma, a dangerous typ

47、e of brain cancer, or meningioma, a more common, but typically not harmful cancer. However, the study did find enough evidence that using cell phones for long periods of time on the same side of the head could mean an increased risk of glioma.In a contrasting report published in July 2011, a British

48、 Institute of Cancer Research study found little evidence of cancer risk in 10 to 15 years of use. The study showed that there have been no increases in brain tumors （肿瘤）in several countries over the last 30 years since cell phones were introduced or even in the last 20 years since their use became more widespread.With no long-term research available yet, limiting exposure to cell phone radiation by texting more and talking less is recommended. Stay off the pho