江西省赣州市2022-2023学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题2.docx

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1、赣州市20222023学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语试卷2023年6月（本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）注意事项：L本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。2 .答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3 .全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。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;每小题分，满分分） 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

2、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. Where is the woman probably from?A. Peru.B. Britain.C. Mexico.2. What will the man do tonight?A. Attend a party.B. Reply to an invitation.C. Play football.3. What does the woman think of her old roommate?A. Selfish.B. Thoughtful.C

3、. Careful.4. What should the city do according to the woman?C. Close some businesses.C. The weather.A. Create more jobs. B. Improve the air quality.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their daily routine. B. Their dormitory.第二节（共15小题;每小题分，满分分） 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

4、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。 event at the 2022 World Championships last yean 37 (clock) a time of 47.22 seconds in Hangzhou on Monday, 0.34 seconds faster than the previous record, set by South Korean Hwang Sunwoo at the Tokyo Olympic Games.Im qui

5、te surprised by my 38 (perform) today,“ said Pan. I never expected that I would be able to plete the race in just 47.22 seconds.The result means Pan has bee the 11 th 39 (fast) mens 100m freestyler of all time and removed current world record holder David Popovici to claim the top spot in the latest

6、 world rankings.When 40 (ask) about his future ambitions, Pan said, As 41 athlete, my final goal is to reach the very top echelons(梯队)of my sport. I hope one day I will have the chance 42 (pete) against Popovich and see how I measure up against 43(he)/ Looking ahead, I will continue to work hard and

7、 struggle forsuccess. 44 the goal of achieving great results at the uping Asian Games, and 45 (ultimate) pushing myself to even reater heights at the Paris Olympics.v 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节满分(15分)46.假定你是李芳。今年暑假，你校将迎来一批来自澳大利亚的对客家文化感兴趣的学生，学校英语社 团面向全体高二学生招募对客家文化比较了解的同学做志愿向导，请你写一封英文信申请做志愿者，内容 包括：1 .写信目的；

8、2 .个人优势；3 .期待回复。 注意：1.词数80左右；4 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；5 .开头、结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。6 .参考词汇：志愿向导voluntary guide客家文化Hakka culture Dear Sir or Madam,Yours,Li Fang第二节（25分）47.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。My mother had made the drive to visit my aunt, Mandi, for many times. Aunt Mandi was 34 years old, with tw

9、o children, and had been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. It wasnt fair.Today we went to my aunts as usual. Along the road, Id been sitting quietly in my car seat, enjoying the scenery along the way. At this point, I noticed that my mother made the drive on autopilot. Her face was pale, with

10、 her forehead knotted in a frown/ What was she thinking?Initially I didnt want to disturb her. After a while, I tried asking her gently, Whats the matter, Mom? Are you feeling unwell?1* But my mother didnt hear me, still lost in thought. I was really worried about her, so I asked her again.Maybe my

11、concerned words took her back from thinking. After a little while, she responded,m fine, Im just touched by the scenery. It reminds me of your aunt. She continued, The once colorful leaves had all fallen from the trees, leaving them black and bare. The thin trees were blowing wildly, and untidy gray

12、 clouds were sailing past a pale, sickly sun. The brown grass and dead trees made me depressed. It was a troubling reflection of what Mandi was going through. The joyful things in her life dropping away one by one, leaving something bitter ”I began to show great concern for Mom. Then I also looked o

13、ut of the window. However, what came into my sight was pletely different. So I couldnt wait to share the splendid scenery with her.“The ground is gently covered with gold, red, and yellow leaves. What beautiful colors! The wind catches hold of the colorful leaves and makes them dance about. Expectin

14、g to lift her spirit, I added, “I also see a beautiful blue sky, a shining sun, and.chocolate trees!” Chocolate trees?” 注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答Mom laughed a little at that and gave me a confused look.“I love that! ” Aunt Mandi said, a glimmer of light in her eyes.6. How will the man p

15、robably go home?A. By bus.B. By car.7. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. At a bus station.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why is the man at the supermarket today?A. To do some shopping. B. To carry out a survey.9. What change did the owner make to the supermarket last year?A. The location.B. The name.听第8段材料，回答

16、第10至12题。10. What is the woman doing?A. Borrowing a tent.B. Returning a tent.11. Why does the woman practice rock climbing?A. To get close to nature. B. To have fun.12. Where will the speakers climb together?A. In town.B. At a climbing center.回答第13至16题。听第9段材料，13. What does the man think of the womans

17、 online business?A. Its unique.B. Its practical.14. Why will the woman contact artists?A. To seek cooperation.B. To look for inspiration.15. What will the woman do for large orders?A. Offer free delivery.B. Charge a small fee.16. What do we know about the packaging?A Its luxury.B Its of good quality

18、,friendly.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where are drinks served all day?A. In the cafe.B. In the dining room.18. What will the listeners probably do around 1 p.m.?C. By taxi.C. At a restaurant.C. To meet the owner.C. The manager.C. Packing a tent.C. To improve her fitness.C. At a gym.C. Its challenging.C. T

19、o consult related policy,C. Give a discount.C. Ifs environmentallyC. By the swimming pool.A. Have lunch.B. Go swimming.C. Attend a conference19. What does the speaker apologize for?A. The updated program.B. The high temperature.C. The late lunch.20. Why does the conference program have to be changed

20、?A. Some rooms are being repaired.B. The General Manager cant e.C. A speaker isnt able to give her talk.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题;每小题分，满分分） 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。MUST SEE BRAZILIAN LANDMARKSA country is often defined by its memorable and impressive landmarks. Brazil is no exception. Her

21、e are the mustsee natural, and manmade landmarks that make Brazil unique.Cristo RedentorThis is the large statue of an outstretched Jesus Christ that sits upon Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. The statue over the years, has became an icon for the city. It can be easily accessed via the

22、 city bus that starts off in the Santa Teresa neighborhood.Patio do ColegioThis small Jesuit College may not look too grand, but it is the founding site of Sao Paulo itself. Based on history and folktale, if this building was not built by Jesuit monks, the city of Sao Paulo would not be around today

23、.Amazon Rainforest and RiverThe Amazon Rainforest is the largest and most biodiverse area of tropical rainforest in the world. Contained within it is its life force, the Amazon River, which is the lar gest river in terms of volume and discharge （排水量）in the world. Together, these two giants create th

24、e most spectacular natural wilderness that one should visit.Iguacu FallsThis churning （漩涡的）white water with thundering sound is a sight to behold. The name of the falls es from the Guarani word meaning water and big。The falls themselves are separated into numerous smaller falls, and one large impres

25、sive drop, called the Devils Throat.1. Which place can you visit by public transportation?A Patio do Colegio.B. Cristo Redentor.C. Iguacu Falls.2. What can we visit in Sao Paulo?D. Amazon Rainforest and River.B. A large statue in Rio de Janeiro.D. The biggest waterfall in the world,A. Cultural build

26、ings.C. Natural wilderness.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the unique symbol of Brazil.B. To explore the largest wilderness areas in BrazilC. To introduce four mustsee Brazilian landmarks.D. To display impressive modern Brazilian landmarksKristin Schell is the founder of The Turq

27、uoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create munity right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her husband and their four children moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.Kristin knew hospitality （好客）was part of her gift, and she tried to connect with her new neighbors by h

28、osting playgroups indoors. But those activities required planning ahead and agreeing schedules, not to mention cooking and cleaning.One day, Kristin needed backyard furniture fbr a party and bought a few picnic tables from Lowes. The delivery driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake, a

29、nd Kristin couldnt get the image out of her head. “After the party, I painted the table turquoisemy favorite colorand put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk J she says.That turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. Activities they used to do at the ki

30、tchen table, they now did out front at the picnic table. They played games, did crafts and ate snacks. We got intentional about where we spent our time J Kristin says. We became front yard people”.Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to j

31、oin her at the table for coffee or iced tea. It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others J she says. The turquoise table was inviting and had a munal feel.Ive learned that hospitality doesnt always mean entertaining people with a meal or a big party. At the picnic table, all I have to d

32、o is show up. She likes how it enables her to take a small step toward easing loneliness and building relationships in her munity. Peoples greatest need is to know that they are loved and that they belong/9 she says.4. What does the passage tell us about The Turquoise Table?A. It is an activity held

33、 in the backyard.C. It strengthens the bond in the munity.5. How did Kristin get the idea of the movement?A. By chatting with her children merrily.B. By painting her favorite table patiently.C. By collecting the advice from neighbors carefully.D. By discovering a wronglyplaced table accidentally.6.

34、Which can best describe Kristin?A. Humorous and careful.C. Warmhearted and friendly.7. Which is the most suitable title for the text?A. Kristin Who Is A Great MotherC. Neighbors Who Are Kind HelpersB. It needs making fixed arrangements.D. It was established by a delivery driver.B. Ambitious and posi

35、tive.D. Hardworking and considerate.B. Tables Where All Are WeleD. munity Where All Are EngagedCWatch out, Lionel Messi. ARTEMIS is here.Standing at 4 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 85 pounds, ARTEMIS is a firstofitskind soccer robot that University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) mechanical engi

36、neers developed, and it is ready for the game.Using cuttingedge technology, ARTEMIS, which stands for Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Stability, can maintain its balance against heavy kicks and pushes, stand objects being thrown at it and is capable of running. But wha

37、t sets ARTEMIS apart on top of that is its ability to kick a ball.“If your robot cannot even play a game of soccer, how would you be able to use these robots for more important things, such as saving peoples lives?” said Dennis Hong, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Robotics a

38、nd Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) at UCLA, which developed ARTEMIS.The technologies used for soccerplaying robots are also being used for other applications like firefighting and disaster relief, said Hong. While ARTEMIS may not be at the next FIFA World Cup, Hongs team will unveil its full soccer c

39、apabilities at RoboCup in Bordeaux, France, in July.The robots major innovation is that the engineers customdesigned its actuators(马区动器)to behave like biological muscles. They are springy and forcecontrolled, rather than the rigid, positioncontrolled actuators that most robots have.ARTEMIS actuators

40、 are also unique in that they are electrically driven, rather than controlled by hydraulics夜压装置).That means it is quieter and operates more efficiently, while also being cleaner, because hydraulic systems are not weled for leaking water.RoMeLa student Justin Quan said his personal goal is engineerin

41、g robots that improve peoples lives. Seeing these robots helping push the robot technology to that next level is really rewarding because you have the dream, and it gets closer,“ he said.8. Why is Lionel Messi“ mentioned at the beginning of the text?A. To present a story.B. To raise a question.C. To

42、 make a parison.D. To introduce a topic.9. According to Paragraph 3, whats the highlight of ARTEMIS?A. Keeping its balance.B. Having soccer skills.C. Maintaining running speed.D. Resisting hard attack.10. What does the underlined word “unveil“ in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Recover.B. Anticipate.C. Display.

43、D. Appreciate.11. What can be inferred about ARTEMIS from the passage?A. The soccer robot will be sent to undertake rescue work,B. Its abilities may be shown at the next FIFA World Cup.C. Its hard actuators behave differently from humans muscles.D. Its electrically driven systems are superior to hyd

44、raulic ones.DIn most parts of the world, storm clouds would be greeted with a frown. But in India, its said that when the monsoon rains e, a billion people smile. Monsoon season, also known as the rainy season, is closely tied to Indias economy. The abundant rains bring life to Indias fannland, whic

45、h provides hundreds of millions of jobs to farm workers and helps feed its vast population.While monsoon season is traditionally a joyful and important time for Indian agriculture, it affects the tourism industry in a very different way. During this time, the number of travelers to India can drop by

46、 half.Understandably, very few tourists want to spend their holiday in the rain. But there has been a government push over the past few years to convince them otherwise: that Indias rain is to be celebrated and not avoided.Various states have risen to the challenge. Goa (a popular holiday destinatio

47、n near Mumbai) and Kerala in the south have begun offering “ monsoon packages ”. They say the monsoon brings other benefits besides low offseason prices. For one, the rain brings with it lush, green landscapes. Goa has beautiful islands, waterfalls, lakes, dams and wildlife sanctuaries that can be e

48、njoyed during the monsoons.Travel writer Alexander Frater spent one monsoon season following the rains up both the east and west coasts of India. In his book he describes the unique energy and traditions surrounding the monsoons in different regions and cities. Frater noticed that many people travel to western India during the monsoons seeking physical and spiritual healing. He quotes a local from Mum