四川省蓬溪中学校2022-2023学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题.docx

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1、蓬溪中学高2022级第二学期第二次质量检测英语试题（满分：150分 时间：120分钟）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5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. What does Wendy do now?A. A cleaner.B. A businesswoman. C. Ateacher.2. How does the woman go to school every day?A.

2、 On foot.B. By bike.C. Bycar.3. How does the man feel?A. Proud.B. WorriedC.Relaxed.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a hotel.B. At a shop.C. At themans home.5. What is the woman doing?A. Taking a taxi.B. Giving the man a gift.C. Driving to Times Square.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5

3、分）听每段对话或独白，听完后，各小题将给出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67题。6. Who took the photo?A. Ella.B. Ellas uncle.C. Ellasbrother.48everyone at the ceremony. Sitting in the wheelchair, he began to 49 his ideas. He expressed that a strong-willed person would not easily 50, no matter how hard life was.At the speec

4、h, Bailey encouraged his schoolmates to 51 their time. The future is truly in our hands.52 about having impractical long-term dreams. Letsbe devoted to short-term goals J He continued. We dont know where we might end up, or when we will end up, so work with pride on what is 53 us.”When the senior 54

5、 his speech with the schoolsmotto, Altiora Peto/9 which means “I fight fbr higher things”, the entire room burst into cheers. 55, Baileys messagewas heard loud and clear. Bailey then closed his eyes and mouthed thewords “Thank you”.41. A. upsetamazing42. A. speak43. A. So However44. A. fault45. A. p

6、ersuade organize46. A. determined surprised47. A. friends roommates48. A. amused frightened49. A. explain change50. A. turn up down51. A. gain treasure52. A. Forget53. A. in place of search of54. A. replaced decorated55. A. FinallyB. extraB. chatB. InsteadB. attackB. allowB. frightenedB. familiesB.s

7、hockedB. formB. give inB. spareB. TalkB. in front ofB. endedB. ActuallyC. inspiringC. singC. BesidesC. newsC. warnC. satisfiedC. schoolmatesC. affectedC.shareC. break upC.spendC. CareC. in charge ofC. beganC. ObviouslyD.D. debateD.D. painD.D.D.D.D.D. cutD.D. DreamD. inD.D.Entirely第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题L

8、5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese characters evolved (演变)from pictures and signs, and the art of calligraphy(书法)developed naturally from this special writing system of Chinese characters. By56(use) a brush towrite Chinese characters, calligraphers can express their thoughts, feelings, a

9、nd personalities in a point or a line,57 Chinese calligraphy is also called the art of lines. The Chinese saying The handwriting reveals(透露)the writer is 58 (direct) related to calligraphy. It means people are often judged by their handwriting. The written characters show the calligrapher way 59(und

10、erstand) life.Practicing calligraphy helps 60 person to achieverelaxation and inner peace. In the past, children 61 (train) at an early age to practice writing.Great attention ispaid 62 calligraphy today with exhibitions and 63(compete) among both the young and the old from many walks of life. To le

11、arn calligraphy, one will need a brush, ink, paper, and ink stone, which are commonly 64(refer) to as the Four Treasuresof Study. Although calligraphy uses Chinese words as the vehicle of expression, one does not have to know Chinese to appreciate its beauty. As Chinese culture spreads throughout th

12、e world nowadays, calligraphy is becoming 65(popular) than ever before.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是学生会主席李华，本周你校将组织留学生参观你市 博物馆（the City Museum）,请你写一则通知，内容包括：1 .集合时间地点；2 .参观注意事项。注意:1 .词数80左右;2 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节（满分25）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。The Sports Day was fast coming to the sch

13、ool. All the children were very excited and were practicing for the big race. Jim, one of the fast runners of the school was confident that he would win so he was not doing anything at all. You have to work hard to come first in the race, Jim. You are not practicing at all J said Jim!s mother.Mom, y

14、ou know how fast I am! Then why should I waste my time running? Only I will win； no one else will win!” shouted Jim. “Jim, you may be right but talent without hard work is not good at all. This laziness of yours will cost you greatly/9 his mother warned him. Jim just laughed and shrugged （耸肩）his sho

15、ulders. He was so confident that would win the prize as no one else in his class was as fast as he was!Tim, a classmate of Jim was also participating in the running race. He was not a fast runner. However, he was very devoted and practiced till late night and had developed great endurance （而寸力）and w

16、illpower （意志）to win the race.There were a few days left for the Sports Day but Jim did not practice at all. On the other hand, Tim practiced day and night. The Sports Day was almost around the corner but Jim was confident that no one could beat him and had not practiced at all. But Tim with his devo

17、tion and hard work had become a very fast runner.At last, the Sports Day arrived. All the students crowded the ground to cheer their favorites. The signal was given to the participants to begin the race. The coach blew the whistle and everyone began to run towards the finishing line. It was so excit

18、ing. Jim and Tim left all the racers far behind. Both of them were neck to neck. 注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答案卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1Suddenly,JimwentaheadTim.Paragraph 2Jims mother came to Tim and praised（表扬）him for his hardwork.7. What do we know about Joe?A. He wears glasses.B. He is younger than El

19、la.C. He is taller than Rick.听第7段材料，回答89题。8. What did Mr. Gray talk a lot about?A. The method of learning English.B. The culture of some countries.C. The rules in the classroom.9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The girls classmates.B. The girls first English class.C. The girls English

20、 homework. 听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.11. What made the woman find it difficult to study in Oxford?A. The large amount of work.B. Extra classes.C. The learning style.12. What has the man been

21、encouraged to do at school?A. Answer questions. B. Give opinions. C. Argue with teachers.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13. How often does the girl get in touch with her friends?A. Seldom.B. Once a week.C. Twicea week.14. Who does the girl usually turn to when she is upset?A. Her friends.B. Her mother.C. Herteach

22、ers.15. Where would the girl talk with her friends?A. Tn a shopping centre. B. Tn a classroom. C. Tn a cafe.16. What does the man suggest the girl do?A. Study hard.B. Shop with her friends.C. Get in touch with her friends often. 听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17. Why is the speaker usually hungry by lunchtime?A.

23、She never eats snacks in the morning.B. She only has a drink for breakfast.C. She never has breakfast.18. When does the speakers lunchtime end?C. Atc.c.A. At about 1:15.B. At about 2:00.about 2:15.19. What does the speaker always drink for lunch?A. Tea.B. Water.Coffee.20. What does the speaker never

24、 have for dinner?A. Chicken.B. Fish.Dessert.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABest Places to Visit in the UKUnited Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top mu

25、seums and outstanding theaters.Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.CambridgeCambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London.As the home to one of the worlds top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment

26、 choices you might expect from a college town.ChesterLocated on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2, 000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture lasting several centuries.The ancient walls around the city are one of Chesters biggest tourist

27、attractions.StonehengeOne of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge consists of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stone in southwest England.lt is also home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK.It was not until 1600 B

28、C that Stonehenge came to be completed.Lake DistrictLocated in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK.The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills.lt is Englands famous destination for hiking and climbing.21. What will you do in Cambridge?A. Do

29、various shopping.B. Meet famous people.C. Visit the top university.D. Enjoy wonderful music.22. Which destination will you choose if you want to go hiking?A. Cambridge. B. Chester. C Stonehenge. D. Lake District.23. What is the purpose of the test?A. To compare four tourist attractions in the UK.B.

30、To encourage people to have a holiday in the UK.C. To list some of the best holiday activities in the UK.D. To recommend some tourist attractions in the UK.BIf youre showering every day, youre probably over doing it. In fact, showering too often can actually hurt your body in the long run.As Times p

31、ublic health column explains, daily showers are common due to social norms more than any proper health need. We connect being freshly showered with being attractive and pleasing, so we tend to showering often to feel better.But whats the ideal shower frequency? In terms of your health 一 not how you

32、look or smell 一 probably once or twice a week, assistant professor of dermatology at George Washington University, Dr. C. Brandon Mitchell says. Your body is naturally a well-oiled machine J he says. A daily shower isnt necessary.”Of course, your situation may vary. If you have a job like car mainte

33、nance or construction, youll obviously have a visible layer of dirt youll need to wash off every single day. Similarly, if you work out every day, you may not have any health risks by washing every day, but youll still be smelly. If you feel like you need to take daily showers for aesthetic （审美的）rea

34、sons, at least make most of them light showers. “I tell patients who shower daily not to soap their whole bodies, Mitchell says. Hit your pits, butt and groin, which are the areas that produce strong smells. The rest of your body doesnt need much soaping, he says.Too much time spent under the hot wa

35、ter can dry out your skin, cause cracks （裂纹）that can lead to infections or germs getting into your skin, and take away the natural oils on your skin that help keep it healthy. So, even if youre aiming to be your most presentable, be sure to keep it moderate to avoid hurting your skin in the long run

36、.24. According to the passage, why do most people shower daily?A. To meet health need.B. To wash off dirt.C. To add to attraction.D. To get relaxation.25. Which of the following people might be advised to shower once or twice a week?A. Office staffB. Car maintainerC. Building workersD. Gym-goers26.

37、The underlined phrase light showers“ in Para. 4 refers to the showers in which.A. bright lights are equippedB. a little soaping isinvolvedC. gentle skin touches are allowed D. less hot water is used27. What is the best title for the text?A. Showering Daily Becomes a CustomB. Daily Shower Does No Goo

38、d to YouC. Protect Your Skin When ShoweringD. You Probably Neednt Shower DailycReflection of Real Culture?Crazy Rich Asians, adapted from Singaporean-American author Kevin Kwans 2013 novel of the same name, has become a surprisingly successful Hollywood movie and a hot topic on social media.Without

39、doubt, the film is a rare US film with an all-Asian actors, full of Asian elements, such as characters playing mahjong or using red decorations at a wedding. It could be said that Crazy Rich Asians reflects a new trend in Hollywood for multiculturalism （多元化）.Just like fans who praised Black Panther(

40、2018) for featuring African characters, those from Asia now have role models of their own in a Hollywood movie.However, when we take a closer look at the film, we can see that its clearly produced for a Western audience. The film is about the funny story of Chinese-American professor Rachel Chu and

41、her rich Singaporean boyfriend Nick Young and his family. According to The Paper, although the movie throws light on Asian culture, it is still a display of American values, instead of those of Asian people. It still canft help showing the cultural traditions and lifestyle of the US. The romance sto

42、ry even finds its roots in Disney fairy tales. In the movie, the large houses and the fancy parties represent the lives seen in movies like The Great Gatsby (2013) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).“There are a lot of people who dont relate to that .of course there will be lot of fain criticism (批评

43、)about the fact that it doesnt fully represent the entire population, wrote Penelope Poulou of VOA News.According to Psychology Today, the film is not an accurate (准 确的)description of most Asians nor is it meant to be”. So, although Crazy Rich Asians doesnt completely break stereotypes (亥版 象)of Asia

44、n people, its still a small step in the right direction. And while its encouraging to see a movie about Asian people made for a Western audience, its obvious that theres still a long way to go.28. . What can we learn about Crazy Rich Asians?A. It was on show in 2013.B. It is adapted from aTV series.

45、C. It stars all-Asian actors.D . It was shot inChina.29. The author mentioned Black Panther mainly to.A. describe the popularity of multiculturalism in the USB show Hollywoods efforts in promoting multiculturalismC. stress the differences between the two filmsD explain its influence on Crazy Rich As

46、ians30. Why have some people criticized Crazy Rich Asians?A. It fails to describe real Asian culture.B It doesnt change Americans1 stereotypes of Asians.C It has copied from The Great Gatsby.D. It shows too much American elements.31. Which word best describes the authors attitude toward Crazy Rich A

47、sians?A. Subjective. B. Disappointed. C. Objective. D. Doubtful.DScientists have an unlikely new helper while exploring the Earths crust （地壳）deep beneath the ocean: Fin whales. New research, published Thursday in Science, finds these Fin whale calls sound waves can help create images of the seafloor down to 2. 5 kilometers.Seafloor imaging, which is important for studying things like earthquake mechanics and carbon storage capacity, usually uses large air guns that send waves of sound downwards. The sound waves go through the crust and bounce back to instruments on the seafl