2022～2023学年度下期高中2021级期中联考英语试题.docx

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1、20222023学年度下期高中2021级期中联考英语考试时间120分钟，满分150分 注意事项：1 .答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、姓名、班级、准考证号用（）.5亳米黑 色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“条形码粘贴处”。2 .选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦 擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5亳米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答， 超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。3 .考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。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

2、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。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. Where does the conversation probably take place?C. In a classroom.C. Tired.C. $100.C. Put off his appointment.C. To go back to school.A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed.B.

3、 Excited.3. How much will the man pay?A. $20.B. $80.4. What does the man tell Jane to do?A. Meet Mr. Douglas. B. Return at 3 oclock.5. Why would David quit his job?A. To work for his friend. B. To start his own firm. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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。听每段对话或独白

4、前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟; 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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What does the man want the woman to do?C. Buy an umbrella.A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.8. Employer and employee.9. Shop assistant an

5、d customer.假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike来信表示对中国古典音乐很感兴趣。请给他回信, 内容包括：1 .你对中国古典音乐的认识；2 .你是否喜爱中国占典音乐以及原因。注意：1 .词数100左右;2 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mike,Yours,Li Hua听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Where did the woman go at (he weekend?A. The city centre.B. The forest park.C. The mans home.9. How did the man spend his weekend?A

6、. Packing for a move.B. Going out with Jenny.C. Looking for a new house.10. What will the woman do for the man?A. Take Henry t。hospital.B. Stay with his kid.C. Look after his pet.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What is Mr. Stone doing now?A. Eating lunch.B. Having a meeting.12. Why does the man want to se

7、e Mr. Stone?A. To discuss a program.B. To make a travel plan.C. To ask for sick leave.13. When will the man meet Mr. Stone this afternoon?A. At 3:00.B. At 3:30.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. What are the speakers talking about?A. A company.B. An interview.15. Who is Monica Stansfield?A. A junior speciali

8、st.B. A department manager.C. A sales assistant.16. When will the man hear from the woman?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood?A. Touring France.B. Playing outdoors.18. What did John do after he moved to the US?A. He did business.B. He st

9、udied biology.C. He worked on a farm.19. Why did John go hunting?A. For food.B. For pleasure.20. What is the subject of Johns works?C. Writing a diary.C. At 3:45.C. A job offer.C. On Thursday.C. Painting pictures.C. For money.C. Family life.A. American birds.B. Natural scenery.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一

10、节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ARelationship skills and social skills arc referred to as “skills fbr a reason they require learning, practice, and improvement. Here are the best relationship books on the market, according to a licensed mental health counselor.Best for Communica

11、tion: 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work - Anywhere!In this day and age, we could all use a refresher in terms of basic communication skills. This award-winning book filled with how-to guides and exercise challenges is a great place to start. Written with all kinds of re

12、lationships in mind, including family, dating, friendships, and even work relationships, its designed to help you improve empathy, listening skills, and communication skills.Best for Socializing: How to Become a People MagnetSocial anxiety is a common issue in our modern-day world among all age grou

13、ps. This book, written by award-winning author Marc Rcklau, provides 62 simple strategies （策略）to help you improve your social skills in everything from first impressions to deeper relationships. With a variety of strategies available, you can choose the ones that are best suited for your needs. This

14、 book is also beneficial for those working in sales or customer service - industries that frequently handle complaints or require making connections.Best for Problem-Solving: I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary RelationshipsIn this bestselling book, author Michael Sorensen

15、 put relationship problem-solving skills into a three-hour read. It reads more like a conversation to help users understand the value of listening and validation in relationships.Best for Personality Types: The Enneagram for Relationships: Transform Your Connections with Friends, Family, Colleagues

16、and in LoveThe Enneagram is one of the fastest-growing personality assessments and concepts in the world right now, and rightfully so. There are nine different personality types with up to 27 subtypes to help you understand yourself aiding in connection with those closest to you. 21. What is the pur

17、pose of the text?A. To point out the importance of relationships.B. To encourage people to improve social skills.C. To call for the understanding between people.D. To introduce 4 relationship books to readers.22. What is special about How to Become a People Magnet?A. It focuses on problem-solving sk

18、ills.B. It offers strategies about social skills.C. It deals with all kinds of relationships.D. Its written by an award-winning author.23. Which one should people hoping to understand themselves choose?A. 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work Anywhere!B. How to Become a Peo

19、ple Magnet.C. / Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships.D. The Enneagram for Relationships: Transform Your Connections with Friends, Family, Colleagues, and in Love.BMary had struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts and feelings ever since she was a

20、 child. She was often told that she was “too quiet or “too shy，and as she grew older, she became increasingly self-conscious about her inability. It wasnt that she didnt have anything to say for from it. Marys mind was constantly racing with ideas and observations, but no matter how hard she tried,

21、she just couldnt seem to get the words out.“Mary, I need to talk to you, Mr. Thompson, the boss of Marys new company, said one day, his voice serious. Marys heart sank. Dont worry, Mr. Thompson said, noticing Marys panic. Its not that kind of conversation. 1 just wanted to talk to you about somethin

22、g thats been on my mind lately.”He paused fbr a moment, collecting his thoughts. Ive noticed that youve been struggling a bit lately. It seems like youre having a tough time communicating with customers. I hear that youre proficient at writing. So why not join our Advertising Department? Besides, I

23、have another suggestion.Mary kept nodding, unable to find the words to express her gratitude.Following Mr. Thompsons suggestion, Mary joined a writing competition. She had always been a talented writer, and she knew that she had the potential to create something truly special. So she set to work, po

24、uring her heart and soul into her essay. The words started flowing, and Mary found herself writing with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose.The judges of the competition were amazed by Marys essay, and they selected it as the winner. Mary was thrilled, and she was grateful to have finally found

25、the right way to do a good job.24. What is Marys problem?A. She was too self-conscious.B.She had nothing to say with people.C. She had too many thoughts in mind.D.She didnt know how to communicate.25. Why did Mr. Thompson have a talk with Mary?A. To offer advice on her development.B.To make her feel

26、 comfortable.C. To give her a job promotion.D.To point out her problem.26. How did Mary feel when creating her essay?A. Confident. B. Unsure.C. Serious.D. Relaxed.27. What can we know from Marys experience?A. It is never too late to learn.B. Actions speak louder than words.C. Losses on one side and

27、gains on the other.D. Diligence can make up for lack of intelligence.Cloning is a technique scientists use to make exact genetic copies of living things. Genes, cells, tissues, and even whole animals can all be cloned.Some clones already exist in nature. Single-celled organisms like bacteria make ex

28、act copies of themselves each time they reproduce. In humans, identical twins are similar to clones. They share almost the exact same genes. Identical twins are created when a fertilized egg splits in two. Scientists also make clones in the lab. They often clone genes in order to study and better un

29、derstand them. To clone a gene, researchers take DNA from a living creature and insert il into a carrier like bacteria or yeast （酵母菌）.Every time that carrier reproduces, a new copy of the gene is made.In 1996, Scottish scientists cloned the first animal, a sheep they named Dolly. She was cloned by u

30、sing an udder cell taken from an adult sheep. Since then, scientists have cloned cows, cats, deer, horses, and rabbits. They still have not cloned a human, though. In part, this is because it is difficult to produce a viable clone. In each attempt, there can be genetic mistakes that prevent the clon

31、e from surviving. It took scientists 276 attempts to get Dolly right. There are also ethical concerns about cloning a human being.An embryo made by cloning can be turned into a stem cell factory. Stem cells are an early form of cells that can grow into many different types of cells and tissues. Scie

32、ntists can turn them into nerve cells to fix a damaged spinal （脊髓）cord or insulin-making cells to treat diabetes （糖尿病）.Livestock like cows and pigs have been cloned to produce more milk or meat. Clones can even bring a beloved pet that has died back to life. In 2001, a cat named CC was the first pet

33、 to be created through cloning.28. What can be cloned naturally?A. Single-celled organisms.B. A fertilized egg.C. A specified gene.D. A carrier.29. What does the underlined word viable in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Complete.B. Identical.C. Successful.D. Useful.30. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.

34、 The cloning of embryos.B. Applications of cloning.C. The cloning treatment for diseases.D. The success in cloning pets.31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Science.C. Health.D. Education.Back in the distant past, job candidates had interests or hobbies. For e

35、xample, reading a book was a perfectly acceptable way of spending your spare time. No longer. Today you will probably be asked if you have a “personal passion project，and the more exhausting your answer sounds, the better.Passion is becoming basic for workplace success. A new piece of research from

36、Jon Jachimowicz and Hannah Weisman of Harvard Business School includes an analysis of 200 million job postings in America. It finds that the number which mentions “passion rose over time, from 2% in 2007 to 16% in 2019.On the surface this makes sense. Better, surely, for an employee to be enthusiast

37、ic than not. Most workers want to do a job they love; most companies want a workforce that is committed and motivated.But passion can affect judgment. For firms, the obvious danger is rewarding commitment over competence. The super-keen employee who volunteers for everything may not be that great at

38、 their job. Some research finds that passion may indeed be blinding managers to reality: it finds that even when ihe performance of passionate employees is on the downward slope, they are still more likely to be given promotions than peers who tend not to say much.There are only so many ways to comm

39、unicate passion. Widening your eyes and nodding wildly: too weird. Jumping, cheering and sweating: even weirder. Working ever longer hours, on the other hand, is a fairly simple way to show that your commitment is beyond question.It is great to feel passion for your job. But if you are up at 4 am fo

40、r a meeting with Asia, constantly working on your holiday or have just been handed a mop （抹布）and a bucket by your boss, you are in the grasp of something that is not entirely healthy.32. What do the statistics in Paragraph 2 indicate?A. Passion is valued in workplace.B. Success depends on working pa

41、ssion.C. The study has been newly conducted.D. Lots of job postings are provided nowadays.33. What can wc know from the fourth paragraph?A. Managers tend to promote talented employees.B. It is dangerous to reward passionate employees.C. Passionate employees may be promoted improperly.D. The employee

42、 who shows passion is not a good one.34. What is the authors attitude toward passion at work?A. Supportive.C. Negative.35. What can be the best title for the text?A. Greater Pressure from WorkC. Higher Demand for InterestsB. Objective.D. Uncaring.B. The Fashion for PassionD. The Advantages of Passio

43、n第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and-take. Sometimes youre the one giving support, 36 . Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. Ils as important for you to

44、be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends. Here are some tips helping you nurture your friendships.Be a good listener. 37 . Then while listening, let the other person know you are paying close attention through eye contact, body language and occasional brief comments such as,

45、“Thal sounds fun. When friends share details of hard times or difficult experiences, be empathetic, but dont give advice unless your friends ask for it.Show that you can be trusted. Being responsible, reliable and dependable is key to forming strong friendships. 38 . Follow through on commitments yo

46、uve made to your friends. When your friends share confidential information, keep it private.39 . Building a close friendship takes time - together. Make an effort to see new friends regularly, and to check in with them in between meet ups. You may feel awkward the first few times you talk on the pho

47、ne or get together, but this feeling is likely to pass as you get more comfortable with each other.Manage your nerves with mindfulness. You may find yourself imagining the worst of social situations, and you may feel tempted to stay home. Use mindfulness exercises to reshape your thinking. Each time

48、 you imagine the worst, pay attention to how often the embarrassing situations youre afraid of actually take place. 40 .Investing time in making friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come.A. Value the time spent with friendsB. and more often you should receiveC. Create more opportunities with friendsD. Ask whats going on in your friends, livesE. and other t