广东省深圳市坪山区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末学业水平测试英语试题.docx

1、2022-2023学年第一学期期末学业水平测试高二英语注意事项：1 .答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在相应位置上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2 .选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3 .非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分基础知识(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)单项选择从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Jean chose

2、 _ for rescue on the roof to avoid _ away by the flood.A. waiting; washingB. to wait; being washedC. waiting; to washD. to wait; to be washed2. The professor has the habit of _ his lecture by wishing everybody a nice day at the end of it.A. explainingB. concludingC. preparingD. disturbing3. The watc

3、h is still under _. You can have it repaired free of charge.A. protectionB. controlC. observationD. guarantee4. _ employees for their excellent performances is a great way to keep them motivated.A. PraiseB. PraisedC. To be praisedD. Praising5. As a young climber, Joes greatest dream is _ it to the t

4、op of Mount Qomolangma.A. to makeB. madeC. makeD. being made6. The washing machine _ all morning. What on earth are you washing?A. has been runningB. had runC. was runningD. will run7. Faced with strong _, the team presented great courage, which really deserves our respect.A. supportB. feelingsC. de

5、terminationD. opponents8. When I was introduced to Mr. Griffin, I got a feeling that I _ him somewhere before.A. have metB. metC. had metD. would meet9. When I expressed my opinion on how the plan should be improved, my friends nodded in _.A. surpriseB. approvalC. relaxationD. disappointment10. Most

6、 people are _ severe punishment on drunk driving, which causes a great number of road accidents each year.A. in favour ofB. in case ofC. in face ofD. in honor of11. Today, people _ social media to check daily headlines and keep track of whats happening in the world.A. look afterB. lay asideC. give a

7、wayD. rely on12. We should carry on with the belief that our efforts will _ in time.A. pay offB. take offC. tell offD. get off13. While I do admire his _ achievements, his enthusiasm in following his dreams is absolutely more impressive.A. seriousB. naturalC. remarkableD. convenient14. High school s

8、tudents are learning to have a _ and responsible attitude towards everything in their life.A. doubtfulB. professionalC. matureD. passive15. Heat island effect, _ can be experienced in many big cities in the world, refers to the phenomenon that the temperature in cities is higher than that in the cou

9、ntryside.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. where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。ACertain parts of the world, temperatures regularly drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit (华氏度); some have even seen temperatures below 80, 90, or 100 degrees Fahrenheit. However, these p

10、laces can be what millions of people call home.Verkhoyansk, Russia1,311 people live in Verkhoyansk, Russia, deep in the Siberian wilderness. Located 1,500 miles south of the North Pole and founded as a fort (堡垒) in 1638, this town became a regional center for raising cows and tin and gold mining. Th

11、e average temperature during Verkhoyansks coldest month, January, is -44 degrees Fahrenheit.Utqiagvik, AmericaUtqiagvik is the northernmost city in the U. S., located 1,300 miles south of the North Pole. The city with a population of 4,467 is built on permafrost that is up to 1,300 feet deep in plac

12、es. The sun sets at the end of November and doesnt reappear until the end of January. The average temperature doesnt break out of freezing until June. Many of its residents work in the energy industry. The city is reachable only by plane or by sea.Hell, NorwayThe Norwegian village of Hell has sub-Ar

13、ctic temperatures. Tourists come to this tiny village, home to about 1,580 people, to photograph themselves in front of one of its famous train stations. Hell freezes over a third of the year, from December through March.Yakutsk, RussiaYakutsk is a Russian port city with average lows that drop below

14、 freezing by October and dont climb back up until May. More than 300,000 people live here. Many carve out a living in the regions mining industry, but the extremely cold city is also home to many theaters, museums, and even a zoo.16. What is special about Utqiagvik?A. It has gold mines.B. It cant be

15、 reached by land.C. Polar night here doesnt end until February.D. The temperature is below freezing point here in June.17. What is a tourist attraction in Hell?A. An old fort.B. Deep permafrost.C. A train station.D. A famous museum.18. Which place has the largest population?A. Verkhoyansk.B. Utqiagv

16、ik.C. Hell.D. Yakutsk.BWhen I was a teenager, I had a love for buying vinyl LPs (黑胶唱片). I saved money from my part-time jobs and spent hours in record stores for many years. Thus, I kept a large collection of records.In my high school days, when the days of record stores were over, my friend Beaner,

17、 my brother and I would visit pawnshops and other possible places to see if there were any albums (唱片), doing what is called record digging.Record digging means spending hours searching through warehouses, church basements and yard sales. When youre digging for records, youre surrounded by music you

18、 dont know. Therefore, you imagine the thousands of artists who were destined to be legends but for various reasons, were just ignored. Many of these records only exist in a handful of copies. Some have never even been found or heard.Once a friend told me about a band called Black Citron from Switze

19、rland in the late 80s, and then I started looking out for their albums. And then a couple of months later, I managed to score a copy. It was really love at first sight when I put the needle on. Now I am still wondering who were in this band and what their names were.I assume most people who go diggi

20、ng for records hope that theyre going to find something, pay two dollars for it, and then turn around and sell it for $ 100. But I want to connect with the artist, if the artist is still alive, and to find out more about the context. When I hold a record in my hands, I can kind of have a feeling of

21、who were the people behind it.19. What did the author, his friend and his brother look for together?A. Old music albums.B. Part-time job opportunities.C. Second-hand goods for daily use.D. Recorded information of legend bands.20. What can be learned from paragraph 3?A. What record digging is like.B.

22、 Why many artists are ignored.C. Where the author usually played.D. How ones imagination is inspired.21. What does the underlined word “score“ in paragraph 4 mean?A. Produce.B. Sell.C. Print.D. Obtain.22. What does the author think of record digging?A. Its confusing.B. It satisfies his curiosity.C.

23、Its a means to make money.D. It gives him inspiration about life.CStarting in September, shoppers at British supermarket chain Waitrose &Partners may notice a small yet significant difference. Nearly 500 fresh products will no longer have “best before” dates printed on them. This move is designed to

24、 reduce food waste by encouraging shoppers to use their own judgement as to whether a product is still good to eat, rather than relying on a printed date.Marija Rompani, director of Waitrose&Partners, points out 70% of all food wasted in the U. K. happens at home. U. K. households throw away 4. 5 mi

25、llion tons of eatable food every year, meaning that all the energy and resources used in food production are wasted. He says this move will save money at a time of rising food costs and increasing financial pressures. By using up existing fresh food in our homes, we can also save on our weekly house

26、hold food shopping, which is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for many.Waitrose-Partners is not the only supermarket to make such changes in recent years. Another British chain, Morrisons, made headlines in January for removing “use by” dates on milk, urging customers to do a test with thei

27、r noses to determine whether or not the milk is still good to drink. Tesco removed “best before” dates on more than 100 fresh food products in 2018, and MarksSpencer did the same this summer for over 300 products after a successful smaller trial.“Best before” typically refers to the date before whic

28、h an item will have best taste and texture. Passing the date does not mean it goes bad just that its less good. “Use by” refers to safety and will still be applied to Waitrose & Partners products where theres a risk of food poisoning if consumed after the date printed on the packaging. There are exc

29、eptions if the item has been frozen ahead o its “use by” date.23. What does Waitrose&-Partners encourage shoppers to do?A. Save money through buying no more than necessary.B. Do household shopping weekly to guarantee fresh food.C. Rely on printed dates for the quality guarantee period o products.D.

30、Use their own judgement to decide whether a product is good to eat.24. What may Marija Rompani agree with?A. Increasing food production.B. Saving money spent on food.C. Reducing the pressure of supermarkets.D. Listening to the pressing concern of consumers.25. What did MarksSpencer do this summer?A.

31、 It asked shoppers to buy frozen food.B. It asked shoppers to test milk by nose.C. It removed “best before” dates on some products.D. It did a successful experiment on customer preference.26. In which section of a website can the text be found?A. Business and Policy.B. Home and Design.C. Science and

32、 Technology.D. Events and Celebrations.DListening to birds sing or watching them fly is more than just entertaining. Being around birds offers benefits for emotional well-being, a new study finds.Researchers used a phone app to collect information on how this specific nature exposure could be good f

33、or mental wellness.“Most previous studies have looked at the benefits of nature as a whole,” says lead author Ryan Hammoud, a research assistant at Kings College London. “We chose to focus on birdlife to try and understand which specific characteristics of nature benefit mental health. None of the p

34、revious studies had investigated this in real-time and real-world contexts.For their experiments researchers used the Urban Mind app to follow 1,292 people who completed nearly 27,000 assessments. Participants were from the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States. Three times each

35、day, the app asked users whether they could hear or see birds. They were asked to answer follow-up questions on their mental state at the time, so researchers could see if there was a connection and how long it lasted.Mental well-being was measured with questions about whether they were feeling conf

36、ident, relaxed, happy, for example, or more negative feelings such as whether they felt anxious, stressed, or lonely.The study collected data on people who have mental health conditions and those without. They discovered that bird activity is linked to improvements in emotional health in those who d

37、ont have mental health concerns, as well as those who have been diagnosed with depression. They discovered that the effects were still observed in the following assessment which was up to eight hours later.This exciting research shows just how much the sight and the sound of birdsong lift the spirit

38、s. It captures evidence that our senses are stimulated by birdsong, which is a precious part of nature that should be experienced.27. In what way is the research different from previous ones?A. It discovered the entertaining part of birds.B. It looks at humans as a valuable part of nature.C. It look

39、s at the benefits of a specific aspect of nature.D. It discovered the contributing factors to emotional health.28. Why did Urban Mind app ask the participants questions?A. To cheer up the participants.B. To provide real-time guidance.C. To record the locations of birds.D. To collect data for the res

40、earch.29. What can be learned about the effect birds have on the participants?A. It lasts for hours.B. Its still uncertain.C. It depends on health conditions.D. Its linked to where the birds are seen.30. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Nature Exposure Is Good for Mental We

41、llnessB. Seeing or Hearing Birds Is Good for Well-beingC. Scientists Are Researching into Specific Characteristics of NatureD. A Phone App Is Helping Collect Data in Real-world Experiments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。It is harder to get your kids to read a boo

42、k now with tablets and smartphones being so prevalent (盛行的). Actually, you dont have to force your kids into reading but rather encourage them to find enjoyment in it._31_ You can of course say no to any books that seem inappropriate, but kids will be more likely to read more if they are enjoying wh

43、at theyre reading and they feel like they have a say in the book that theyre reading.Reading is usually a solitary (独自的) activity. _32_ Thats why you can read books together. When youre reading together, ask questions like ”What did you notice on that page?” or “Did you see that. ?” to make sure the

44、y are paying attention. _33_ Doing voices is a great way, which can always make kids laugh. Do make reading together a cuddle (依偎) moment. It cant be a rushed activity. Take a breath and let the day go, and then move into story time. _34_Getting kids into books can take many different forms. Traditi

45、onal books are great, but have you thought about getting them into stories via audiobooks (有声读物)? _35_ And once theyre excited to hear the rest of the story, continue at home, whether its with a paper version of the book or more audiobooks. Kids can also listen on their own with headphones if they p

46、refer to listen by themselves.A. Try to make it fun.B. However, your child might not like that aspect of it.C. Its a nice release of tension in the evening before bed.D. Start seeking out books that can be relatable to your kids.EParents force kids to read a certain number of pages per day.F. Best o

47、f all, you can listen to an audiobook together while in the car.G. A great way to get kids reading is to let them choose what they want to read.第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Lulu was a pet pig owned by Jo-Ann from Pennsylvania.One day in August, Jo

48、-Ann was at home when she _36_ with terrible pains in her chest. She knew it was a heart attack _37_, as she had ever _38_ one the year before. But she was unable to reach the phone to call for help and felt _39_ when lying in pain on the floor. She _40_ she might die alone.Sensing the womans great worry, Lulu ran over to _41_ her. It made the most