安徽省合肥市肥东县2022-2023学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷（含答案）.pdf

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1、安徽省合肥市肥东县综合高中2022-2023学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷学校：姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解San Francisco ToursNapa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San FranciscoThis Northern California Wine Country tour from San Francisco eliminates the hassle ofarguing over who is the designated driver for the trip.Stop at various winerie

2、s in Napa andSonoma and ride safely in an air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an onboardrestroom for comfort and convenience.You even have time at Sonoma Square Plaza to eatlunch at your own expense.Duration：9 hoursStart time：Check availabilityTicket type：MobileLanguage：EnglishCost：$149.0

3、0 per adultAlcatraz with San Francisco Bay CruiseThis convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Franciscoexperiences-a visit to Alcatraz Island,and a sightseeing cruise.Instead of waiting in longticket lines,this time-saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficie

4、ntly.Take aferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoyan audio guide.A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39s sealions,the waterfront area,and the citys skyline.Please note,children 4 years old andyounger do not need purchase

5、d tickets.Duration：2-4 hoursStart time：Check availabilityTicket type：MobileLanguage：German,Chinese,Korean,Japanese,English,Italian,French,SpanishCost:$139.00 per adultMuir Woods&Sausalito Half-Day Tour(Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)An independent trip to the beautiful Muir Woods National Mon

6、ument requires advancereservations,and finding parking in Sausalito can be difficult.Easily visit both must-seelocations on this guided tour from San Francisco,which includes skip-the-line access atMuir Woods and a trouble-free stop at the charming waterfront town.At each destination,enjoy free time

7、 away from your group,so you can explore at your own pace.Duration：5 hoursStart time：Check availabilityTicket type：MobileLanguage：EnglishCost：$89.00 per adult1 What can you do in the tour in Napa and Sonoma?A.Have a nice bus trip.B.Have lunch for free.C.Drive your own car.D.Enjoy beautiful skyline.2

8、、How much will it cost a parent on a San Francisco Bay cruise with an 8-year-old daughterand a 1-year-old son?A.$417.B.$278.C.$139.D.$89.3、What do the three tours have in common?A.Having access to an audio guide.B.Having separate sightseeing.C.Making reservations in advance.D.Purchasing tickets onli

9、ne.Close to a century ago,New Yorks Coney Island was famed for its sideshows（杂耍）.Eye-catching signs crowded the islands attractions,showing off circus shows,swordswallowersand even an exhibition of tiny babies.The babies were premature ones kept alive in incubators（婴儿保育箱）pioneered byDr.Martin Couney

10、.The medical establishment had rejected his incubators,but Dr.Couneydidnt give up on his aims.Starting in 1896,he funded his work by displaying the babies andcharging 25 cents to see the show.In return,parents didnt have to pay for Dr.Couneysincubators,and many children survived who would never have

11、 had a chance otherwise.Born in 12,Lucille Horn ended up in an incubator on Coney Island.Shed been born atwin,but her twin died at birth.And the hospital staff told her father that there wasn*t achance she*d live.nIt was just：You die because you didnt belong in the world,Hornsays.But her father refu

12、sed to accept that answer.He grabbed a blanket to wrap her in,calleda taxi,and took her to Coney Island一and to Dr.Couneys infant（婴幼儿）exhibit.Years later,Horn decided to return to see the babiesthis time as a visitor.When shetook the opportunity to introduce herself,Dr.Couney went over to a man who w

13、as uneasilylooking at his small infant.Look at this young lady,Dr.Couney told the man.Shes oneof our babies.And thats how your babys gonna grow up.”Horn was just one of thousands of premature infants that Dr.Couney cared for anddisplayed at amusement parks until the 194s.He died in 1950,shortly afte

14、r incubators likehis were introduced in most hospitals.At the time,Dr.Couney efforts were largelyunknown一but at least one person will never forget him.Ninety-six years later,here Iam,all in one piece.And Im thankful to be here,”Hom says.4、What can we learn about Dr.Couneys incubator?A.It pushed medi

15、cal science forward.B.It was the most famous sideshow.C.It saved many premature babies.D.It charged each infant 25 cents.5、Why was Horn taken to Dr.Couneys infant exhibit?A.She belonged in nowhere else but Coney Island.B.It was the only place where she might survive.C.The hospital staff lacked the p

16、atience to care for her.D.Her father refused to accept the death of her twin sister.6、What is the purpose of Dr.Couneys words in Paragraph 4?A.To relieve the mans anxiety.B.To introduce the lady to the man.C.To promise the babys bright future.D.To explain the function of the incubator.7、What should

17、we learn from Dr.Couneys story?A.Medical knowledge.B.Earning power.C.Persuasive techniques.D.Flexible mind.Weve all been there：in a lift,in line at the bank or on an airplane,surrounded bypeople who are,like us,deeply focused on their smartphones or,worse,struggling withthe uncomfortable silence.Wha

18、fs the problem?Its possible that we all have compromised conversationalintelligence.Ifs more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward andchallenging,or we think its annoying and unnecessary.But the next time you find yourselfamong strangers,consider that small talk is worth th

19、e trouble.Experts say its an invaluablesocial practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy,but we cant forget that deep relationshipswouldnt even exist if it weren*t for casual conversation.Small talk is the grease（润滑剂）fbr social communication,says Bernardo Card

20、ucci,director of the Shyness ResearchInstitute at Indiana University Southeast.A Imost every great love story and each bigbusiness deal begins with small talk,he explains.The key to successful small talk islearning how to connect with others,not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study,Elizabeth D

21、unn,associate professor of psychology at UBC,invitedpeople on their way into a coffee shop.One group was asked to seek out an interaction（互动）with its waiter；the other,to speak only when necessary.The results showed that thosewho chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelin

22、gs and a bettercoffee shop experience.Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to yourhusband,says Dunn.But interactions with peripheral（边缘的）members of our socialnetwork matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater

23、sense ofbelonging,a bond with others.Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging startswith small talk.Small talk is the basis of good manners,“he says.8、What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Addiction to smartphones.B.Impatience with slow service.C.Inappropriate behaviour

24、s in public places.D.Absence of communication between strangers.9、What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Relating to other people.B.Showing good manners.C.Focusing on a topic.D.Making business deals.10、What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improve

25、s family relationships.B.It raises peoples confidence.C.It makes people feel good.D.It matters as much as a formal talk.11 What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation CountsC.Uncomfortable SilenceB.Benefits of Small TalkD.Ways of Making Small TalkIn the past,video conference technology was ma

26、inly used for just a few elements ofbusiness meetings or hangouts with friends and family.Now,video conference tools areessential for our productivity,learning and social interaction.We use them not only forfun,but mainly as a meaningful part of our work.However,once we start to join endless video c

27、alls for a few hours each day,webecome very tired.This term is called zoom fatigue，and its related to overusing virtualcommunication platforms.There are some advantages of using video conferencing tools.Without them,it might beimpossible for us to work from home.But what we havent expected is a pric

28、e that we need topay for that sort of convenience.When we are having a face-to-face conversation with others,everything seems prettynatural.While speaking,you look into the eyes,sometimes slightly moving your stare ontosomething else.You know when to stop talking and when to speak up.Even if you*re

29、in aconference room with 10 people,you don*t have a terrible feeling of being observed all thetime.You notice that people mostly look at the person who is speaking,and then they movetheir attention onto someone else.But when you use a teleconferencing tool,things aredifferent.Being physically on cam

30、era makes you very aware of being watched all the time,because you dont know who is looking at you.You just see many faces on your screen.Marissa Shuffler from Clemson University once said,When you re on a videoconference,you know everybodys looking at you；you are on stage,so there comes thesocial p

31、ressure一a feeling like you need to perform.Being performative is stressful.Moreover,there is another interesting tendency as far as video calls are concerned.Whoare you looking at most of the time?The answer is yourself.For most people,its hard not tolook at their own face if they can see it on the

32、screen.We are likely to make sure that our headis at the right angle and that our shirt isnt creased.12、What is the so-called zoom fatigue?A.The fast pace of our modern life.B.Boredom caused by too many video calls.C.The wide spread of video technology.D.Burnout associated with overusing online plat

33、forms.13、What can video calls bring us when compared with face-to-face conversations?A.Higher cost.B.More stress.C.More free time.D.Better performance.14、Why do we look at ourselves most of the time on the screen?A.To be well-behaved.B.To get some comfort.C.To grow self-confidence.D.To attract other

34、s1 attention.15、What is the text mainly about?A.The popularity of video calls.B.Peoples attitude towards video calls.C.Some unforeseen effects of video calls.D.Changes in peoples way of communication.二、七选五16、How to learn English wellAll English learners want to improve their English,but as you know,

35、it can bedifficult!The four main areas for you are：speaking,listening,reading,andwriting.Here are some ways to help you learn well.SpeakingSpeak as much as possible!This is the best way to learn English.The fastestway to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers.Also,get into the h

36、abit ofthinking in English.Dont translate from your own language into English it will slow youdown.And its fun to sing in English,so learn some English songs and sing your heart out!ListeningLike speaking,its better fbr you to be in a totally English-speaking environment.Ifsalso good to watch TV sho

37、ws,or movies in English.But the more you listen,the more youll get.Its good to listen to something over and over again.First,try to get thegeneral meaning,and then,listen a second time for more in-depth information.ReadingReading English is something you can do to help you learn on your own,outside

38、of theclassroom.Newspapers are good for higher-level students.So fbr lower levels,try readingchildrens stories or books which have been especially written fbr English learners.(4)You should find something that you can learn well from.WritingTry keeping a diary；write something in English in it every

39、day,even if its verysimple.And the Internet is a great way to help you learn English.Try to makefriends online,visit chat rooms,or post comments on blogs.These are all useful tools foryou.A.Make a plan for yourself.B.For you,you need to work on all areas.C.Choose easy stories and you can learn more.

40、D.The English news can be difficult for you at first.E.Start with small sentences and make them longer.F.There is nothing better than conversations to help you improve.G.You wont learn much if you choose a book that is too difficult or too easy.三、完形填空（15空）Nowadays,many young people spend a lot of ti

41、me on their phones,which may annoymany people.,a group called Girl Scouts are receiving 2 for setting up their firstwalk-in clinic for elderly people,who have difficulty understanding how to 3 thesecrets of their smart phones.Each teen spent at least an hour of one-on-one time with their oldsters.Ba

42、sed on their4_ knowledge,each Girl Scout was assigned to 5 different aspects of Android andApple phones.Some of the oldsters actually wanted to take part in e-commerce（电子商务），andneeded help to 6 a payment account on their smart phones while others simply had _ 7when learning how to send messages to t

43、heir family members.nI was teaching this olderwoman how to 8,and the first thing she did was to send a message to her daughter,”one of the Scouts said.How 9 it was!It just made*me feel really,really happy.In addition to arranging group lessons for all of the seniors to 10 together at the endof the c

44、linic,the youngsters even printed out brochures and guides for the seniors to takehome in case 11 seniors would encounter problems with their smart phones in the future.The eighth graders earned their Silver Award,for their job.After experiencing the12 of their project,the girls hope to organize mor

45、e 13 in the near future.Those girlswere just great,”said Nancy,a grandmother who once 14 the clinic.They wereready for us and had a very mature attitude about answering our questions,and they 15the praise.17、A.OtherwiseB.HoweverC.BesidesD.Therefore18、A.praiseB.serviceC.invitationD.donation19、A.keepB

46、.untieC.shareD.unlock20、A.psychologicalB.medicalC.technological D.physical21 A.recordB.teachC.recallD.investigate22、A.get backB.pay offC.set upD.check out23、A.patienceB.funC.luckD.trouble24 A.writeB.phoneC.textD.read25 A.sweetB.simpleC.rareD.common26、A.playB.liveC.talkD.review27、A.amazedB.experience

47、dC.confusedD.respected28、A.successB.arrangementC.changeD.access29、A.performancesB.clubsC.competitions D.clinics30 A.organizedB.visitedC.managedD.funded31、A.neededB.refusedC.enjoyed D.deserved四、语法填空32、East Chinas port city of Quanzhou once(consider)the very great and noble city by theItalian explorer

48、 Marco Polo.It won UNESCO World Cultural H eritage status last Sunday,(bring)the total number of the countrys UNESCO World H eritage sites to 56.UNESCO(accept)Quanzhou:Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan Chinaacultural property on its World H eritage List on the 4 4 th session of the World H eritage

49、Committee(hold)in F uzhou,capital of east Chinas F ujian Province.Located on narrow plains along the coastline of F ujian,Quanzhou was a large port along the historicMaritime Silk Road,(particular)in ancient Chinas Song D ynasty(960-127 9)and YuanD ynasty(l 27 1-1368).A number of famous medieval(exp

50、lorer),such as Marco Polo,F riar Odoric of Pordenone,andIhn Battuta,visited Quanzhou and wrote descriptions of the port as one of the(big)harbours inthe world,and a vibranl(充满生机的)market in merchants from across many different regionsexchanged their goods.Its past is proved by several historic sites.