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1、庐江县2022/2023学年度第二学期期末教学质量抽测高二英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（）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. Who speaks Spanish the fastest?A. Sally.B. Ryan.C. Howard.2. Where is the mans son studying?A. In Vancouver.B. In New York.C. In Seattle.3. What

2、is the woman doing?A. Shopping for clothes. B. Coloring a painting. C. Hanging a mirror.4. How will the woman probably go to the airport!A. By taxi.B. By bus.C. By subway.5. What does the woman want to know about New Scientist?A. Whether it is interesting.B. Whether it is hard to follow.C. Whether i

3、t is issued every week.第二节（）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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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6、7题。6. What does the man want to do now?A. Go to sleep.B. Take a hot bath.C. Have his room cleaned.7. At what time will the woman clean the roo

4、m tomorrow?A. 7:30 am.B. 8:00 am.C. 8:30 am.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What industry is the boy interested in?A. Food.B. Skateboarding. C. Clothes.9. What does the woman ask the boy to do first?A. Make his own T-shirts.B. Write a business plan.C. Talk with his father.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why do most pubs hav

5、e signs hanging outside?A. To help travelers find them easily.B. To attract more customers to come in.C. To make the pubs look more beautiful.Are you interested? Hopefully, you can accept my invitation. Looking forward to your involvement.Yours,Li Hua 第二节（满分25分）One possible version:Paragraph 1:Just

6、as he left home, he saw Mike alone on the road, pushing his wheelchair. Curious, Ryan slowed down and approached him. And he helped push his wheelchair forward and asked, Dont you have any family members to help you?” Mike stopped and turned around. Thank you! I dont want to depend on others to do t

7、hings for me J he smiled. While continuing walking, Mike talked about his he explained his determination to be strong and brave. cant walk, but that doesnt make me weak J he ended.Paragraph 2:Encouraged by Mikes words, Ryan decided to try to be independent. When he informed Mike of his decision, Mik

8、e supported him. Together, they happily headed towards their school. The next morning, to Alexs surprise, Ryan waved goodbye to him and walked with Mike to the school, without requiring Alex to drive him. With time going by, Ryan and Mike were inseparable and became best friends. And motivated by Mi

9、ke, Ryan quit wasting time on video games and took on many duties without relying on other people.附听力原文:Text 1. W: Sally speaks Spanish very well.M: She definitely does. But Ryans Spanish is even better. However, Howard can speak faster than them.Text 2. W: Are you going to Vancouver?M: No, Im going

10、 to Seattle. Im attending my sons graduation ceremony. Hell get his PhD in engineering from the University of Washington. He plans to work in New York after graduation.Text 3. M: Try it on in front of the mirror. W: Well, I think the color is a little too bright. M: We have darker ones. Do you like

11、this style?Text 4. W: Tm going to the airport. Is there a bus to get there?M: Oh, sorry, I dont know. Maybe you can take a taxi.W: Well, its too expensive. Do you know where the subway station is?M: Sure, its over there.Text 5. W: What are you reading, Frank?M: Its this weeks New Scientist. Why?W: I

12、 was just wonderingit looks interesting, but Ive never actually read it myself. Is it aimed at real scientists or can ordinaiy people like me understand it?Text 6. W: Housekeeping. May I come in?M: Yes, please.W: Tm sorry to disturb you, Mr. Obama. Would you like me to clean your room now?M: No, not

13、 now. Tm so tired and need a good rest.W: Taking a hot bath may relax you a lot. Anything I can do for you?M: Oh, I would like an early cleanup tomorrow morning. Can you finish it before 8:30 am?W: Certainly, is it convenient to clean up your room at 8:00 am?M: Its better if its half an hour earlier

14、.W: No problem, sir. Have a good rest. Good night.M: Thank you. Bye.Text 7. M: I was thinking of starting my own business.W: What kind?M: I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business, but to be honest, I cant stand working in the food industry.W: Dont worry. I knew that about you a lon

15、g time ago.M: I thought maybe you and Dad could lend me some money to open a skateboarding shop.W: Thats possible. Do you have a business plan?M: Not in writing, but Tve thought of all the details.W: What would make your shop different from the others?M: I thought we could make our own T-shirts.W: I

16、t sounds OK to me, but youll have to talk to your father about this.Text 8. W: Pub seems a funny word. Why are they called pubs?M: Yes, it is a strange word but really its just short for public house, a place that has a special license to sell drinks to people.W: Why do most pubs have signs hanging

17、outside them?M: Because up to the beginning of this century, most people couldnt read, so a picture was the easiest way to show travelers where they could get a drink.W: Ah, I see. I noticed when I came in that your pubs called a free house”. What does that mean?M: Unfortunately it doesnt mean that

18、the drinks are free! Its just that most pubs are owned by big wine companies and so they sell only their own beer. But some people are lucky enough to own their own pubs and so they,re free to sell any beer they like from any company.W: Really? Well, this beer is lovely. Ws very different.M: Yes, it

19、 is usually made by small local companies.Text 9. W: Hey, John. This looks like a great party. Thanks for inviting me.M: No problem. Glad you could make it. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?W: Uh, no. Who exactly?M: Well, there is Gregorio. Ah, they call him the Grip for short.W: Who in

20、the world is he?M: Youve never heard of him? Hes the world-famous snake trainer. Hes never met a snake he couldnt train to dance and hiss（发出幽丝声）at the same time.W: Seriously? Where is he?M: Uh, hes the tall guy by the window in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with h

21、im tonight.W: Huh?M: And then there is Georgina, the great.W: Georgina. and great for what?M: Are you serious? Youve never heard of her? She is the worlds greatest arm wrestler. I mean, world champion. Shes next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes.W: I thought you said

22、 famous people. like people we all know.M: And there is Brian Melford.W: Now there9s someone I recognize.M: Yeah, the captain of the national Yo-Yo team. He is the short man sitting at the table wearing the black shirt. Im sure hed do a few tricks for you if you asked.W: Uh, no, thank you. I think I

23、ve had enough entertainment for one evening.M: Okay.B. It sells different kinds of beers.C. In a talk show.C. A snake catcher.C. Yellow.A. In 1956.B. In 1962.C. In 1968.11. Whats special about the mans pub?A. It offers free drinks.C. It produces its own beer.12. Where does the conversation take plac

24、e?A. In a wine company. B. In a pub.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is Gregorio?A. A snake trainer. B. A snake doctor.14. What color jacket does Gregorio wear?A. Purple.B. Green.15. In what sport did Georgina become world champion?A. Tennis.B. Arm wrestling. C. Yo-Yo.16. Where is Brian Melford sitting?A.

25、Next to the fireplace. B. By the window. C. At the table. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When were the Beatles formed?18. What kind of music did the Beatles play?A. Jazz.B. Indian.C. Pop.19. Who was the drummen of the group?A. George Harrison. B. Ringo Starr.C. John Lennon.20. What is the word “Beatlemania u

26、sed to describe?A. The fans.B. The movies.C. The fashion.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节()阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABeach tents that maximize shade and privacyGorich Beach Tentat AmazonSilver-coated fabric ensures that this beach tent can protect you from the sun while resisting UV（紫夕卜线的） damag

27、e on your beach day. Theres plenty of space for everyone. Occupancy: 3-6 people Color Options: Blue, green, orange, bright blue, silverWhiteFang Sun Shade Shelterat AmazonOur top pick for the best beach tent of the year goes to WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter. The tent is excellent at providing shelter

28、from the suns UV rays. The tent is equipped with three sandbags, eight steel stakes（钢桩），six sand stakes and guy lines to ensure it stays put. Occupancy: 3 people Color Options: White, green, mint green, blue, light blueSun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopyat Amazon; at WalmartIfs ideal for a family or a gro

29、up of friends who dont feel like ducking into a tent whenever they want a break from the suns UV rays. To set it up, lay out the tent on the ground, and fill the sacks with sand. While the canopy is water-repellent（防水的）and will work well in a light wind, it wont offer protection in a heavy downpour

30、or strong winds. Occupancy: 8 people Color Options: Green, dark blue, deep bright blue, greenish-blueMonobeach Baby Beach Tentat AmazonThis lovely baby beach tent is made fbr babies under the age of 3. It features a mini poo that sits in the sand and can be filled with water to give your little one

31、a place to safely splash around. A UV-protected sun shade keeps the sun away, which is nice if you dont want to keep applying sunscreen. Occupancy: 1 person Color Options: Blue21. Which tent comes in light blue?A. Gorich Beach Tent.B. WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter.C. Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy.D. M

32、onobeach Baby Beach Tent22. What is a disadvantage of the Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy?A. It is hard to set up.B. It cant be used by many people.C. It is rather too expensive.D. It doesnt function in a storm.23. What do the four tents have in common?A. They can hold at least twopeople.B. They are a

33、vailable only at Amazon.C. They can protect people from strong sunlight. D. They are popular fbr different colors and sizesBShizo Kanakuri, known as the father of the Japanese marathon”, was one of only two Japanese athletes to compete in the 1912 Stockholn Olympics. The media gave little attention

34、and the government did not cover athletes, travel costs. As a result, Kanakuris fellow college students organized a nationwide fundraiser（资金筹集活动）to collect money.The trip to Sweden took 18 days, first by ship and then by the Trans-Siberian Railway. At stations, whenever the train stopped, Kanakuri w

35、ould jump for a quick workout before hurriedly getting on the train again. The difficult journey had taken its toll, and when he finally arrived in Sweden, he discovered that the local food didnt agree with his stomach. To make matters worse, Kanakuri9s coach had to stay in bed due to a serious dise

36、ase which prevented him from giving two athletes, including Kanakuri, enough pre-race training.On the day of the race, the heat was scorching（灼热的）.One Portuguese runner was hospitalized and died thenext day, the first reported death during the Olympics. About halfway into the race, suffering from th

37、e heat, Kanakuri stopped at a house and asked the locals for a glass of water. After drinking, Kanakuri lay down and against his better judgment fell asleep. When he woke up, it was the next morning.Kanakuri wrote in his journal the next day, “Its the morning after my defeat. My heart is aching with

38、 regret for the rest of my life. I was a weak quitter. Kanakuri did not tell the race officials, and quietly returned to Japan, thus many people thought he “disappeared“ in the middle of the race.Once back in his country, Kanakuri renewed training and determined to race again in the future. In 1967,

39、 Kanakuri returned to Stockholm and finished the race. When he finally crossed the finish line, his time was announced as 54 years 8 months 6 days 5 hours 32 minutes seconds. Kanakuri joked, It was a long trip. Along the way, I got married, had six children and 10 grandchildren.24. What happened to

40、Kanakuri during his first journey to Sweden?A. He was exposed by national media.B.He fell ill due to the local climate.C. He tried his best to keep training.D.He was sponsored by the government.25. Which of the following best explains had taken its toll“ underlined in paragraph 2?A. Had had a bad ef

41、fect on him.B.Had aroused his will to fight.C. Had given him a chance.D.Had come to an end.26. How did Kanakuri feel about his first race in Sweden?A. Ashamed.B. Touched.C. Excited.D. Confused.27. What can we learn from this story?A. Pride hurts, modesty benefits.B. Failure is the mother of success.

42、C. Interest is the best teacher.D. Practice makes perfect.Trees dont look at the calendar to see when spring arrives, but they seem to know when spring is here better than we do. The annual shift from winter to spring is a breathtaking event to watch as leaves become green and a lush（苍翠 的）environmen

43、t reveals itself. Recently a research takes a look at why trees in cities are turning green earlier than expected.Scientists use satellite imagery to see when plants turn green. By comparing spring green ups in the 85 largest US cities, scientists found that on average trees start to turn green nine

44、 days earlier in cities due to the combined effect of artificial lights and urban heat effect.According to the findings, one of the reasons is the artificial light. City lights brightening the night skies, billboard signs lit up on roadways and car headlights all contribute to shifting the regular d

45、ay to night cycle that plants and trees rely on. In order to stay alive during cruel winters, trees hit the pause button on their growth. Since temperatures can vary dramatically throughout the winter, the length of daylight is the signal trees look for to safely start growing again and turn green.O

46、n average cities are typically to warmer than rural areas. This is known as the urban heat island effect. The changes in city environments may affect seasonal changes even more than climate warming and mosquito season, water cycles, and also affect pollinators（授粉媒介）.Despite the worries and concern,

47、it isnt all bad news. “With a longer growing season, trees would be able to absorb more carbon dioxide,“ A researcher said. Hopefully theyd have a longer period to do the cooling effect that can help relieve the urban heating effect in cities.”28. What is the purpose of the text?A. To reveal how tre

48、es survive bitter winters.B. To warn how human activities disturb nature.C. To explain why trees turn green earlier in cities.D. To clarify how trees turning green earlier benefits cities.29. How did the scientists conduct their research?A. Bringing out urban heat island effect.B. Comparing the green-up time in sample cities.C. Allowing the city environment to reveal itse