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1、2022年秋“荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟”高二期中联考英 语 试 题第一节 (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. 9.15.C. 9.18. 答案是B。1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What kind of car will the speakers buy?A. The one with four doors.B

2、. The one with two doors.C. The one in red.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why does the man make the call?A. To confirm a booking.B. To make a booking.C. To change a booking.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the man probably do today?A. Ask for sick leave.B. See a doctor after work.C. Invite his manager to his ho

3、use.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When does the conversation take place?A. On Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. On Monday.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A teacher.B. An exam.C. Chemistry.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，

4、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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. How will the speakers go to the new Italian place?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By car.7. What will Rob do tonight?A. Eat out.B. Meet friends.C. Fly to London.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. What are the speak

5、ers mainly discussing?A. A weekend plan.B. A delicious picnic.C. The beautiful scenery.9. What did the woman intend to do?A. Walk along the park.B. Stay at home.C. Attend a concert.10. What is the womans attitude toward climbing in the end?A. Worried.B. Excited.C. Tired.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请

6、去附件查看】11. What color tie does the woman think matches the mans jacket?A. Green.B. Black.C. Red.12. Why doesnt the woman like high heels?A. They arent beautiful.B. They are uncomfortable to wear.C. They dont match the dress.13. What does the man mean in the end?A. He knows a cafe nearby.B. He cant de

7、cide what to buy.C. He doesnt want to go on shopping.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】14. How many people were there on the train?A. 17.B. 18.C. 20.15. Why did the bus lose control?A. It had a fault.B. It caught fire inside.C. The road was wet.16. What was the result of the car accident?A. The car

8、s fuel tank exploded.B. The car crashed into water.C. Frane broke his arm.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】17. When did the students get to school?A. At 4:30.B. At 5:00.C. At 5:30.18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived?A. Excited.B. Tired.C. Sad.19. What did the speaker get for her sist

9、er?A. A dress.B. A bag.C. A T-shirt.20. What did the speaker like best about this trip?A. The boat trip.B. The comfortable hotel.C. The shopping experience.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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ATo celebrate the 100th anniversary of Readers Digest, were relaunc

10、hing our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to 1,000 to be won.Our 100-Word-Story Competition is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. There are three categories one for adults and two for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12. Yo

11、ur stories should be new, unpublished, and exactly 100 words not a single word shorter or longer! Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK based entries.The editorial team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online on 1st Novemb

12、er 2022You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will get the top prize. Voting will close on 30th November 2022 and winners will be published in our December issue.More details:Complete the entry form below to enter. Include your full name address, email and phone number when

13、 filling in the form.l Prizes:Adults category: the winner will receive 1,000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to 399.99).1218s category: the winner will receive a 200 book voucher.Under 12 category: the winner will receive 100 of book vouchers.l Need some help wit

14、h writing your story? Click here to check out our handy guide!l Please keep an eye on our Twitter or Facebook for more up-to-date news.21. Which of the following meets the standards of the competition?A. A Nobel Prize-winning story.B. A US based entry.C. An original entry.D. A full-length novel.22.

15、What will a teenager get if he/she wins the competition?A. A prize worth 399.99.B. 100 of book vouchers.C. A 200 book voucher.D. An issue of Readers Digest.23. From which is the text probably taken?A. A speech.B. A website.C. A guidebook.D. A news report.BZhu Dejuns first job after graduating from c

16、ollege was as a road design engineer at an institute in his hometown, Alshaa League, North Chins Inner Mongolia autonomous region. In 2011, when Zhu was conducting a road survey along with his colleagues, he saw a plant that he didnt recognize. Later, Zhu learned that the plant was a saxaul tree whi

17、ch is an excellent tree species for sand fixation and afforestation(造林) in desert areas. Its commonly seen, though easily ignored. Known as a desert guardian, a fully grown saxaul tree can hold together a 10-square-meter patch of desert land, according to Zhu.Zhu quit his job at the design institute

18、 in 2014 and joined a nonprofit organization, the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Conservation, or SEE, in the same year, concentrating on tackling desertification.The organization, devoted to ecological protection and social responsibility, was located in the Alshaa League of Inner Mongolia. D

19、uring the past eight years, Zhu has been leading a team from SEE to plant saxaul trees in sandy areas in Alshaa League and other places of Inner Mongolia.In 2014, the SEE launched a project titled “one million saxaul trees”, aiming to reach that number from 2014 to 2023, turning the desert of more t

20、han 133,330 hectares back into a satisfying ecosystem. By the end of 2018, half of the organizations goal had been achieved.In 2016, Ant Finance cooperated with SEE to introduce the Ant Forest platform, not only encouraging people to choose “a low-carbon way” of shopping, traveling and living, but a

21、lso to help control desertification.Through the participation of a greater number of online users, who grow virtual trees, the SEE Foundation, set up in 2008, has been providing subsidies(补助金)for local herdsmen and farmers while also offering technological support to plant saxaul trees in desert are

22、as. Now, Zhu is the head of the foundations project to fight desertification. He also gives lectures about saxaul trees and the fight against desertification at schools, hoping to raise awareness among young people.24. What did Zhu Dejun do first after graduation?A. He researched on saxaul trees.B.

23、He joined a nonprofit organization.C. He found ways to fight desertification.D. He focused on road design engineering.25. Why are saxual trees planted by Zhus team?A. They are easily taken care of.B. They can grow fast in deserts.C. They are perfect for holding water.D. They can fight desertificatio

24、n effectively.26. What did SEE do to control desertification?A. They teamed up with Ant Finance.B. They planted one million saxaul trees.C. They held online lectures on desertification.D. They encouraged donation from online users.27. How can online users help Zhus team?A. By providing subsidies.B.

25、By raising awareness.C. By planting trees online.D. By offering technological support.CGermanys factories, which power Europes economy, produced less during September than at any time in the past two years, which experts say could be an indicator of an approaching European recession (经济衰退).The S&P G

26、lobal Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, or S&P Global PMI, found that Germanys manufacturing activity dropped to 47.8 in September, from 49.1 in August. The survey said the drop in factory output was due to customers either putting off or canceling orders because of fast-rising prices caused

27、by more expensive fuel bills.Joe Hayes, a senior economist at S&P Global, said while the whole world is in the middle of a manufacturing decline, Europe appears to be at the slowdowns center. “Production fell at a rate which has only been larger during crisis periods,” Hayes told The Telegraph. “New

28、 orders also fell at a rapid pace, reflecting the hesitancy among clients to buy goods at expensive prices.”The analysis also showed that Europes other manufacturing powerhouse, France, is struggling to remain competitive. The S&P Global PMI said French companies order books shrank during September,

29、 with around one-third of businesses reporting customers had canceled orders because of rising prices.Phil Smith, an associate director at S&P Global, said Europe is experiencing “a continuous downturn”. He added that producers had been “coming under pressure from a deepening drop in demand as well

30、as an energy-led rise in cost inflation (通货膨胀)”.28. What happened in Europe this September?A. Factories efficiency rose in Europe.B. Factories production dropped in Germany.C. Customers purchase continuously increased.D. Fuel bills prices constantly decreased.29. What is the possible reason for the

31、fall?A. The whole world is experiencing recession.B. Factories fail to remain competitive.C. Expensive fuel bills lead to a drop in demand.D. Customers hesitate to buy cheap goods.30. What does the underlined word “shrank” mean in paragraph 4?A. Expanded.B. FadedC. Changed.D. Decreased.31. What is P

32、hil Smiths attitude towards European economy?A. Negative.B. Hopeful.C. Positive.D. Unconcerned.DA “secretive” new species of frog has been discovered on the forest floor in Indias Western Ghat mountain range. Named the starry dwarf frog after the markings on its dark brown back, it is just 2 centime

33、ters long.The frog, whose closest relatives are a group of species native to India and Sri Linka, is the only member of an ancient lineage (血统)dating back to millions of years ago, according to researchers from India and the US. It is unclear whether the species is descended from African or Asian fr

34、ogs.A group of Indian and US researchers first came across the local species hidden in leaf-litter as part of a wider project to look for new frogs, lizards and snakes in the richly biodiverse region and stored it in a jar for later study. Genetic testing and a closer look at its shape, colouring an

35、d other features has shown that it doesnt match any existing species.Kartik Shanker of the Indian Institute of Science, who helped design the study, says while it is common to find new frogs in India, this one needs to be noticed. “This particular species not just is a new species, but also belongs

36、to a new genus (属), and that makes it a little more special,” says Shanker.The number of known species of frog identified in India has climbed from around 200 to above 400 over the past two decades. While many species new to science are frequently immediately sorted as endangered, it is too early to

37、 say whether the starry dwarf frog is threatened. “They are very secretive,” says Shanker, adding that the team didnt know the size of its population. The frog is active at night and lives near water.Habitat loss is a serious risk to frogs in tropical forests around the world, alongside threats such

38、 as a deadly fungus(真菌)that has been killing off amphibians(两栖动物)for the past four decades. But the new species was found in a reserved forest, meaning it will enjoy a degree of protection by Indian government agencies.32. What can we learn from paragraph 3?A. The species was discovered by tourists.

39、B. The species was found in a rich region.C. The species was finally set free.D. The species was further studied.33. What can we say about the new frog?A. It is in small quantities.B. It is an endangered species.C. It is well worth attention.D. It is related to African or Asian frogs.34. What can be

40、 inferred from the last paragraph?A. Habitat loss is the chief threat to frogs.B. The new species may face less dangers.C. Tropical forests in India are all under protection.D. The Indian government determines to save frogs.35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. A rare frog s

41、pecies protected in IndiaB. A rise in species of frog seen in IndiaC. A secretive frog species discovered in IndiaD. A risk of habitat loss for frogs removed in India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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Anger is the most destructive emotion. When you are angry, you

42、make ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret. _36_ How to stop being angry? Here are ways that you can reduce the causes of anger.You need to change your attitude to the way the world works. You have to accept that sometimes things go wrong and that people are not always lovely and pe

43、rfect. _37_ So realizing others may behave in an unproper way will help you prevent your annoyance._38_ There are occasions when anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things. Martin Luther King was angry about the lack of civil rights and Gandhi was angry about British domination.

44、They both used that anger to motivate themselves to fight against injustice.It is beneficial to stop trying to manage your anger. Anger management used to be promoted as a way of dealing with anger. _39_ A better way of facing anger is to identify the root cause. Once you know why you get mad, it is

45、 possible to deal with the cause.Dont take the easy way when you get angry. We would like to throw something, hit something, or scream when we are angry. A reaction like that is the easy way. It is much harder to stay calm, walk away and act normally. That, however, is what you must do if you are to

46、 stop anger from becoming your master. By learning control, you can become a much calmer and less violent person. _40_A. Dont regard anger as a bad emotion.B. The trick is to manage your anger well.C. Recognize that anger is something you can control.D. However, all that happens is that anger is ove

47、rcontroled.E. You will also regret the language spoken without thought.F. You will be better liked and better placed to influence others.G The actions of other people can be a significant cause of anger.第三部分：语言知识运用(共三节, 满分50分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My two

48、 adult sons still live with me. Both of them have Autism(自闭症)and other mental disabilities. My oldest boy works at a local sheltered workshop while his younger brother suffers a(n) _41_ disorder in the brain and stays home with me full time.The other day I was walking into a restaurant _42_ his finger when I noticed a teenage girl staring at my youngest son. She quickly _43_ per