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1、湖南师大附中湖南师大附中2022-2023学年高二下学期第一次大练习学年高二下学期第一次大练习英语试题英语试题时量：120分钟满分：150分得分第一部分 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。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。例：How much is the shirt？A.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C。1.Wha

2、t does the womans son do most probably?A.Apostman.B.A policeman.C.A guard.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Parent and child.B.Husband and wife.C.Doctor and patient.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.At the border.B.At the airport.C.At a travel agency.4.How

3、many people failed in the first interview?A.4.B.12.C.16.5.How will the speakers go to the movies?A.By taxi.B.By bus.C.By underground.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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What did the spea

4、kers just watch?A.Afilm.B.ATV show.C.A concert.7.What does the man think of what they watched?A.It was a little boring.B.It wasnt very realistic.C.It was too violent.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Why does Jason hesitate to take part in the competition?A.He is not sure of himself.B.He is over the age limit.C.He i

5、s tired of video games.9.What does the woman advise Jason to do?A.Print the competition rules off.B.Check the competition rules.C.Have a talk with the designers.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.How did the man do on his exams?A.He barely passed.B.He passed easily.C.He just failed.11.Which program has the lowest

6、passing grade?A.The arts.B.Education.C.The sciences.12.When will the speakers register for their courses at the latest?A.At the middle ofAugust.B.At the end ofAugust.C.At the beginning of September.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Where is Story Time held?A.In the Childrens Room.B.In the Meeting Room.C.In the Re

7、ference Room.14.When does Family Movies take place now?A.On Thursday.B.On Saturday.C.On Sunday.15.What will the man probably do on Friday night?A.Give a speech.B.Listen to a lecture.C.Read stories to children.16.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Movie nights.B.Weekend activities.C.Library

8、 events.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the show about?A.Experiments done by audience.B.Young enthusiastic experimenters.C.Explanations for some mysteries.18.What subject is the speaker most looking forward to?A.How to live a good life.B.How to meet the perfect partner.C.How to eat chocolate without ga

9、ining weight.19.What does the speaker think of the show?A.Its boring.B.Its time-wasting.C.Its beneficial.20.When will the show start this week?A.At 9:30 p.m.B.At 9:00 p.m.C.At 8:30 p.m.第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMonkey Buffet Festival,ThailandOn the

10、very last Sunday of November,if you find yourself in Lopburi,Thailand,you can attend this strangeand wonderful festival.In an ancient temple,an impressive feast is held for the local macaque monkeys（猕猴）.After the ceremony，the furry guests of honor begin to enter the temple.Sheets are then pulled fro

11、m tables andtowers which feature a bright and dazzling pile of fruits,vegetables,candies,and even ice cream!Just come towatch these precious animals feed on the food happily.Actually it sounds like a party to us too.El Colacho,SpainThis strange festival actually dates all the way back to 1620.Babies

12、 that are under 1 year of age are allwelcome to participate.These babies are laid out on mattresses（褥垫）in the middle of the procession（队伍）route.Men dressed as devils will then wait for the beat of a drum to signal they should begin.Holding whips,they maketheir way around the route,jumping over each

13、mattress with the baby on it.Locals feel that the event will bringtheir children health,luck,and guard them against evil spirits.Cheese Rolling Festival,EnglandWhen it was first started,locals of the English town of Brock worth,Gloucestershire would gather atCoopers Hill.Nowadays,this festival attra

14、cts competitors from all over the world every May.From the very top,a 3-4 kg wheel of cheese is sent rolling down the hill.Participants take off after it,trying to catch the speedingcheese wheel.If nobody manages to catch the rolling cheese,the first person to cross the finish line would be thewinne

15、r.The prize is the wheel of cheese,of course.The trip after the cheese is so difficult that doctors wait at thebottom to provide first aid to unlucky participants in need.21.What is exactly Monkey Buffet Festival?A.Aceremony for religious beliefs.C.Action taken for protecting monkeys.B.Showing off d

16、iverse food.D.Afeast for certain animals.22.Why is the festival of EI Colacho observed?A.To amuse children.C.To frighten devils.B.To bless babies.D.To educate tourists.23.What is required of competitors for Cheese Rolling?A.Rich knowledge.C.Athletic build.B.Keen curiosity.D.Responsibility.BThe Lesha

17、n Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya（弥勒佛）in sitting posture.The Buddha is located inSichuan Province,facing Minjiang,Qingyi and Dadu rivers.In December,1996,the Buddha was included byUNESCO on the list of the World Heritage List.Facing the river，the Buddha has symmetrical（对称的）posture and looks whi

18、ch have been beautifullycaptured in its solemn（庄严的）stillness.The statue was begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty,and finishedin the year 803.The Buddha is 71 meters high.And its 8-meter-long instep（脚背）is big enough for one hundredpeople to sit on and the 28-meter-wide shoulder is large enough t

19、o be a basketball playground.It was a monk called Hai Tong who initiated the project.His concern was for the safety of the ordinarypeople who earned their living around the joint of the three rivers.Tempestuous and wild waters brought outnumerous boat accidents and the simple people put the disaster

20、 down to the presence of a water spirit.So HaiTong decided to carve a giant statue beside the river thinking that the Buddha would bring the water spirit undercontrol.Besides,the fallen stones dropped during the carving would reduce the water force there.After 20 years begging from door to door,he f

21、inally collected enough money for the plan.When some localgovernment officials tried to get this amount of money,Hai Tong said that they could get his eyeballs but not themoney raised for the Buddha.After he dug out his eyeballs,these officials ran away in fear.The project was halfdone when long-suf

22、fering Hai Tong passed away，and two of his disciples（门徒）continued the work.After a totalof 90 years hard work,the project was eventually accomplished.Having such a long history，the Buddha was nearly destroyed by the erosion（侵蚀）of wind and rain.Andwith its worldwide fame,the renovation of the Buddha

23、has received extensive attention both at home and abroad.Then in 1963 the Chinese government began the repairing work under the instructions of experts from UNESCO.And at present,the maintenance work is still in progress.24.What was Hai Tongs purpose to build the statue?A.To gain fame.C.To respect t

24、he water spirit.B.To spread Buddhism.D.To protect local people.25.How did Hai Tong fund the project?A.By begging for money.C.By asking the government.B.By working on the river.D.By building businesses.26.Which word can best describe Hai Tong?A.Generous.B.Social.C.Devoted.D.Cruel.27.Which column of a

25、 newspaper does this passage belong to?A.Innovation.C.Policy watch.B.Art and culture.D.Forum trends.CFrom checking social media every minute to being lost in computer games,we tend to overuse technology.“For many people,a moment without your phone or laptop in sight can feel like a lifetime,”the Dai

26、ly Mailcommented.Acomputer model called Mindy may persuade many people to think twice.Ateam from the US-basedcompany Toll Free Forwarding built a three-dimensional model to uncover the negative effects technology canhave on human bodies in less than 800 years.“Spending hours looking down at your pho

27、ne strains your neck and throws your spine（脊柱）offbalance，”explained Caleb Backe，a health and wellness expert in the US.Then，the muscles in our neck needto spend extra effort to support the head,making our back hunched and neck wide.“The way we hold our phones can cause pressure in certain points of

28、contact-causing text claw（手机手），”Nikola Djordjevic，a practicing physician in Serbia told the team.It affects the elbows too,causing pain inthe arm.Scientifically,it is called cubital tunnel syndrome（肘管综合征）Thats why Mindy has a 90-degreeelbow，and her hands look like shes always holding a mobile phone.

29、Some people also commented that human evolution may not work this way.They believe that only featureswith actual benefits would be kept throughout the years.For example,features that can increase the rate ofsurvival,instead of the negative impact of technology.However,current human lifestyles still

30、raise concerns.Amodel called Emma was built by researchers in theUK in 2019 to show how the way people work at their desks could change them in 20 years.The research team built Emma based on the health issues mentioned by over 3,000 workers in France,Germany and the UK.Emmas back stays bent,and her

31、legs are swollen due to the time people spent in front ofcomputers.With little time spent outdoors and in the sun,her skin is pale,too.28.What is the purpose of building the model Mindy?A.To encourage better use of electric devices.B.To discourage people from overusing phones.C.To prove the immediat

32、e effects of using phones.D.To find solutions to overusing phones.29.What does the model Mindy look like?A.She has bent fingers.C.She has dark and healthy skin.B.She has a normal elbow.D.She is hunch-backed and thin-necked.30.What is paragraph 5 mainly about?A.Negative technological impact.B.Benefic

33、ial evolution prediction.C.Mindys future appearance.D.The connection between evolution and technology.31.Why does the author mention another model Emma?A.To compare the two models.C.To relieve concerns of lifestyles.B.To promote healthy lifestyles.D.To contradict the optimistic opinion.DThe ISS orbi

34、ts Earth at an average of 250 miles from the surface of Earth and completes 15.5 circles per day,once every 92 minutes.In other words,the astronauts see the sunrise and sunset 16 times every day!The station is inhabited by astronauts conducting research in various fields,while also using it as anobs

35、ervatory to explore Earth and outer space.It is also intended to be a transportation center for spacecraft that arebound for the Moon,Mars and other interplanetary voyages.The crew is not only responsible for the scientific experimentation and research being conducted onboard,but also the upkeep and

36、 maintenance of the vessel,a vessel that is continuously in motion and exposed to theworst possible elements.Such conditions are significant area of study for researchers.The most common effect of space is the initial contact-getting used to such an alien environment.Astronautsare often seen to disp

37、lay anxiety or depression as they adjust to the novelty of space,according to post-psychiatricscreenings of astronauts.Other causes of stress are the high pressure of work while being under frequent publicobservation,being away from home and family,and missing important events.Sleep is another major

38、 factor that affects the mood and efficiency of the astronauts.Due to the irregularity inlife and the constant rotation（转动）of sunrise and sunset，the circadian rhythm（生理节律）of the astronautsgoes completely haywire，resulting in poor quality of sleep.The shuttle itself is noisy,with essential equipmenta

39、lways in operation to sustain the vessel.Half of all the astronauts onboard rely on sleeping pills to get some restand manage to get an average 2 hours less sleep than when theyre back on Earth.Sleep is so critical forfunctionality that 50%of all medicines taken by astronauts in orbit is to help the

40、m sleep better.Low-Earth Orbitliving is a restless endeavor,indeed.32.Which of the following is most likely to affect the astronauts mood?A.Scientific experiments onboard.C.Interplanetary voyages.B.Observation of outer space.D.Exposure to extreme conditions.33.Which of the following can best explain

41、 the underlined phrase in the last paragraph?A.Return to normal.C.Go unnoticed.B.Become out of control.D.Remain unchanged.34.How can we describe the astronauts life in the ISS?A.Highly-pressured.C.Safe and sound.B.Trouble-free.D.Quiet and beautiful.35.What is mainly discussed in the passage?A.The fu

42、nctions of the ISS.B.The missions of the astronauts.C.The mental challenges of living in the ISS.D.The splendid view of the space.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Currently,ChatGPT is an exciting new AI technology that has the potential to revolutionize（使变革）the way

43、humans interact with machines 36 ChatGPT can be a beneficial tool foreveryone,especially for many students in the following ways.Concisely rephrase（改述）lengthy articles and essays to make them easier to read.Studentsare frequently unable to delve deeply into concepts,essays,or articles to build full

44、understandingin academic settings due to academic pressure and demanding and busy study schedules,especially with deadlines for reading long publications.37 Students can utilize ChatGPT tosummarize articles,research papers,and even essays to get the main ideas of the material in abrief summary.38To

45、support students effectively,ChatGPT can be of great help because it generalizes thenotes in accordance with the word limit students demand in a clear and brief manner.Studying andgetting ready for exams and tests can be quite helpful.The class notes can be organized in a typedmanner with only a few

46、 quick prompts（提词），putting all the materials in one place.Students canemploy straightforward prompts that list the sources that need to be compiled（编纂）into thesummary as well as the maximum length allowed.Organize,create,and send emails.Students may frequently write emails,applications,orformal lett

47、ers of communication to their teachers,or peers.In particular,if they have a busyacademic schedule,writing such formal papers can be exceedingly time-consuming and laborious.Then ChatGPT helps.39 Just entering the objective,and specifying the tone students want,ChatGPT may generate a grammatically c

48、orrect and formal email in a matter of seconds.Time management and academic organization.Aside from those to help with actual academictasks,ChatGPT can also assist students with organizing and categorizing their academic work ingeneral.And they can use this tool more efficiently to get general guida

49、nce and recommendationson how to handle academics,such as how to organize an assignment,how to balance academicwork with other interests,and so on.40A.Summarize the class notes.B.Come up with artistic composition ideas.C.And it could create more powerful and usefulAI applications.D.More importantly,

50、it relies on human feedback to improve its accuracy.E.In these cases,it might be useful in giving you a broad overview of an essay or article.F.So ChatGPT can be used as a tool of assistance in an almost unlimited number of ways.G.It may greatly simplify your life by writing emails or applications p