上海市曹杨第二中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷.docx

1、上海市曹杨第二中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1You can find taxis waiting at the bus station_ you can hire to reach your destination.AwhichBwhereCwhenDas2That land, _you get your strength, is the only thing_ matters.Afor which; /Bfrom which; thatCwhere; whichDthat; but3I didnt mean _ anythi

2、ng, but these apples looked so good that I couldnt resist _ one.Ato eat; tryingBto eat; to tryCeating; to tryDeating; trying4Big companies usually have a lot of branch offices_ in different parts of the world.Ato have operatedBbe operatedCoperatingDhaving operated.5_as an Olympic event, a sport must

3、 be played in at least 75 countries on at least 4 continents.ATo acceptBHaving acceptedCTo be acceptedDAccepting6What was the party like?Wonderful. It s years _ I enjoyed myself so much.AafterBwhenCbeforeDsince7Now that we_ all the money, its no use turning on me and saying its all my fault.Ahad los

4、tBlostChave lostDlose8Although she wants her paintings_ in the gallery, we dont think they will be popular because they are quite unconventional and not what most people expect_ in a gallery.Adisplayed; seeingBto display; to seeCdisplaying; to be seeingDdisplayed; to see9Youve agreed to go. So why a

5、rent you getting ready? But I_ that you_ me to start at once.Adont realize; wantBdont realize; wantedChavent realized; wantDdidnt realize; wanted10It was three weeks_ she realized that she was the subject of a practical joke_ her friends had been planning for months.Asince; whichBthat; thatCuntil; w

6、hichDbefore; that二、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given verbs, relative pronouns or adverbs, or conjunctions. Delivering Food by DroneA Singapore restaurant plans to use drones(无人机)to transport food and drinks _11_ the kitchen to a wait station near customers

7、tables. Infinium Robotics, the Singapore company thats developing the drones for restaurant chain Timbre, has spent the past two weeks testing the technology at the restaurant before it opens each night for business and hopes to have it in place by the end of the year. But how does the drone know wh

8、ere to land? What if someone bumps into the drone or is standing in its way? Theres no chance at all _12_ it will hit anything, says Infinium Robotics chief executive Junyang Woon. The drones automatically charge while _13_ (wait)in the kitchen. _14_ the chef puts an order on the drone, he hits a bu

9、tton on a keypad and the drone automatically flies to one of two wait stations. Sense-and-avoid technology _15_ (build)into the drone wont allow it to land at the wait station if anything is in its way. The drones _16_ (equip)with sonar and an infrared sensor, too. A waiter then removes the food or

10、drink from the drone and hits a button _17_ sends it back to the kitchen. The drones, weighing a little over five pounds, _18_ carry just over four pounds of food. Infinium Robotics is working on a model that will carry twice as much food. Its job is to help the waiters to reduce some of their borin

11、g tasks, Woon said. If they let the robots do the job, they can concentrate on interacting with customers to bring about _19_ (high)customer satisfaction and dining experience.Since it drew recent media attention, Woon _20_ (hear)from resorts and restaurants in 10 countries, including the United Sta

12、tes.三、选用适当的单词或短语补全句子Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. AappealingBapproachesC illustrationsDremainderE. affectedF. sacrificesG. permanentH. permitI. servedJ. revealedK. hit21Tired

13、of the constant moving and lack of stability, the family decided to make their home in a small town and after months of searching they finally found the perfect_ residence.22It is important to remember that when pursuing dreams, its okay to reassess priorities and make adjustments as needed because_

14、 shouldnt come at the expense of ones well-being.23The childrens book was full of colorful_ that brought the story to life and captured the readers imagination, providing endless hours of entertainment for both children and adults alike.24Receiving positive reviews from critics and earning high rati

15、ngs, his new series is a smash_ and has become incredibly popular with audiences.25The investigation_ that the companys financial statements were inaccurate, which led to a loss of investor confidence and a decline in stock prices.26A valid work_, without which one may face legal consequences such a

16、s tines or deportation, is a must for any foreign national who wants to apply for a job in this cosmopolitan city.27Boasting a cozy atmosphere and friendly service, the new restaurant has a(n)_menu that features a variety of dishes from different regions, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with

17、 friends and family.28The companys new policy_ the interests of its shareholders by increasing profits, but it came at the expense of its employees who had to face pay cuts and layoffs.29As a professional graphic designer, I always strive to produce high-quality designs and I believe that my attenti

18、on to details and creative_ set me apart from others in the industry.30After distributing the cookies evenly among the children, there was still some left, so they decided to divide the_ among themselves based on who had been the most helpful during the day.四、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the f

19、ollowing passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. AaddressesBannounceC estimatedDpublisherE. claimsF. authoritativeG. unconfirmedH. sourcesI. literacyJ. spotK. intentionWith so much fake news online, it can sometimes be h

20、ard to figure out the truth. Concern about the phenomenon led some tech companies to _31_ that theyll crack down on fake news sites. Fake news is a(n) common occurrence you see it on your social media feeds, and even on forwarded messages on your phones group chat. Theres always one person in your g

21、roup who likes to send _32_ news from what can only be described as doubtful origins. It was even named 2017s word of the year by dictionary _33_ , Collins, which describes fake news as “false, often sensational, information spread under the guise of news reporting”. Heres our advice on how to _34_

22、a fake. First, check the website and quality of the articles. Look at the _35_ of the story and read other articles on the site are they well written with proper citations or are they full of grammatical errors? You should also make sure that youre on a legal news site. Some fake sites use _36_ and

23、even logos that are similar to those of real news organizations. For example, is real, while . co is not. Second, is it the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Sometimes a fake news story can have a sliver of truth to it, but most of the facts and figures are plotted from imagination. To make sur

24、e, search for the same story on several _37_ websites to ensure nothing has been misrepresented. Third, make sure its not satire (讽刺). If the story is on a satirical website, you should be aware that the _38_ is humour and satire, and not misledBeing able to detect fake news is a crucial part of dig

25、ital _39_ and is an important aspect of life in the digital age. However, not all of the misinformation being passed along online is completely fictional, though some of it is. Snopes. com has been exposing false viral _40_ since the mid-1990s, whether thats fabricated (编造的) messages, distortions co

26、ntaining bits of truth and everything in between. Founder David Mikkelson warned in a Nov. 17 article not to sort everything into the “fake news” category. In one word, stay alert and objective.五、完形填空Your Accomplishments and YouAn interview requires that you show your qualifications, skills, and job

27、 experience. Discussing your accomplishments during an interview is a typical requirement and a great way to _41_ yourself from other candidates. Your individual personal achievements tell the hiring managers what you value and allow your _42_ to come through in unique ways. Personal achievements ar

28、e a powerful source of information to discuss because they provide _43_ and often quantifiable(可以计量的)information about your skills. Tips for explaining your personal achievementsWhen explaining your personal achievements, it is best to give a(n) _44_ that relates to your job performance, duties, or

29、specific industry. Keep the following in mind when providing an employer with some quality examples of your own personal achievements: Be specific. When discussing your personal accomplishments, be specific and give _45_ information to help the interviewer _46_ the importance of your achievement. Yo

30、u can consider using the STAR interview technique. STAR is an acronym that stands for situation, task, action, and result. It provides a framework for your _47_ when you are asked about your achievement. Use _48_ verbs. The key here is to use language that shows your devotion rather than just tellin

31、g them your _49_ . You can consider saying something like, “I stayed late at work for three weeks and _50_ 10 overtime hours to creating a campaign strategy that met all of our clients requirements,” rather than, “I worked hard to come up with a campaign strategy.” These action verbs express your _5

32、1_ to your job and can help an interviewer have a better understanding of your devotion to quality work. Have an assertive(肯定的)tone. When explaining your personal achievements, be sure to make eye contact and speak _52_ and directly. Having a(n) _53_ tone will express confidence and show your strong

33、 communication skills. Include numbers and data when possible. Prepare to explain your steps. A smart interviewer will probably have some _54_ questions and want to further know about your process. Showing that you consistently take steps to _55_ your skills is a characteristic of a growth mindset a

34、nd shows a potential employer that you are a good candidate.41AisolateBdistinguishCchooseDkeep42AopponentsBcandidatesCsufferingsDstrengths43AconcreteBsubtleCadequateDunrealistic44ApresentationBexampleCspeechDlist45AlatestBlimitedCdetailedDpublic46AstressBdoubtCacquireDvisualize47AresponseBemployment

35、CexperienceDdiscussion48AbeautifulBregularCspecialDaction49AambitionBrequirementCfailuresDstruggle50AsparedButilizedCwastedDdedicated51AkeyBaccessCcommitmentDapproach52AfreelyBeagerlyCquicklyDclearly53AgentleBpositiveCwarmDdeep54AurgentBkeyCleadingDfollow-up55AdemonstrateBassessCsharpenDlearn六、阅读理解A

36、fter bouncing my rental car across several miles of red-dirt roads, I walked for nearly another mile down the beach to a deserted valley. It was comforting to think that at the very least I was finally out of cell-phone range. However, even on Kauai, HawaiisGarden Island, complete escape wasnt all t

37、hat easy to achieve. Noisy helicopters full of tourists flew overhead like so many dragonflies. Every 20 minutes or so the comforting sounds of wind and water were broken by the noise of a speeding tour boat racing to complete another lap around the island. Worst of all, not more than five minutes b

38、y car from the resort where I was staying, the Atomic Clock Internet Cafe signaled with promises of instant email. I felt uncomfortable every time I drove by the Atomic Clock Cafe. I am a technology reporter for an online magazinemy life is driven and dominated by email. Im drowned in it, usually 40

39、0 or 500 messages a day. The main reason for my visit to Kauai was to unplug, disconnect, log off, and get away from it all. No cell phone, no electronic organizer, no laptop. And definitely, no email. Yes, my plan was to lie on the beach and not check my email. My friends and family were outraged a

40、s they could not understand how I could bear to live without email. But they didnt understand. In my job, I am online, all the time. Cyberspace is more familiar to me than my backyard. While I am awake, my email is always on. I dont like-to be-without it for too long. A few hours away from it, and I

41、 start to tremble. I am, however, no stranger to beaches and their relaxing qualities and so I knew, even when arriving well after dark at the comfortable cottage in the town of Waimea, that the island of Kauai gave me a good chance of beating my addiction to electronic devices. Maybe it was full mo

42、on lighting the black-sand beach not 10 metes from my door. Or the mango trees casting shadows across the veranda(阳台). Or the driftwood piled in loose heaps for as far as I could see along the shore. Without question, the long, slow sound of the waves rolling in calmed my restless soul, and I found

43、I could, in fact, log off.56Why did the writer come to Kauai?ATo get away from the modern technology.BTo work for the Atomic Clock Internet Cafe.CTo write reports on technological development.D1o find whether there is an alternative to email.57What can we learn about the writer?AHe wrote articles ab

44、out resorts around the world.BHe enjoyed beach activities like boat racing.CHe was eager to work in his backyard.DHe spent much time working online.58The word “outraged”(paragraph 4)is closest in meaning to “_”ArelievedBshockedCamusedDdisappointed59The writer described the scenery in the last paragr

45、aph in order to _.Aargue against his friends doubt of KauaiBpropose a possible destination of his tripChighlight the beauty of the beach of KauaiDshow Kauai produced a relaxing atmosphereSelf-driving CapabilitiesSensor and camera-equipped models from Audi and Volkswagen, among others, dont just auto

46、matically brake to prevent minor accidents; they can actually navigate（行驶）around highway traffic and into garages without a human at the wheel.Attractive DashboardsIn addition to Fords new Sync system, which better understands voice commands, Apple and Google have partnered with automakers to create interfaces（界面）as user-friendly as the ones on your sma