2022-2023 学年上学期广雅高二级期中测试试卷
英 语
命题者：本部校区高二英语备课组
本试卷共 11 页，满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
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一、听力部分（共两节，满分 15 分）
第一节 听力理解 (4 段共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)
听下面 4 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 1 段材料，回答第 1-2 题。
1. Which program can call people’s telephone numbers
A. Zoom. B. Facebook. C. Skype.
2. Why does the man use the free version
A. It’s less expensive.
B. It’s perfect for his needs.
C. It’s a better deal for professionals.
听第 2 段材料，回答第 3-4 题。
3. What does the man keep doing
A. Lifting weights.
B. Telling the woman to take a break.
C. Adding more exercise to the woman.
4. What does the woman probably think about the exercise
A. It’s useless. B. It’s too exciting. C. It’s very difficult.
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听第 3 段材料，回答第 5-7 题。
5. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
6. How is the woman feeling
A. Pleased. B. Anxious. C. Confident.
7. Which department does the woman probably work in
A. Support services. B. Technology. C. Marketing.
听第 4 段材料，回答第 8-10 题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Fighting fires. B. Detecting fires. C. Using fires.
9. How many fires did California have in 2020
A. About 400. B. Around 50. C. Over 8,600.
10. What size of fire can the new satellites discover
A. Size of a plane. B. Size of a car. C. Size of a sports field.
第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）
听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11-15的
空格中。听录音前，你将有1 0 秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍。你将有60秒钟的作答时间。
Chinese “Fan Circles” Culture
Members Mostly girls and young women
Number 8 percent of the country’s 11 netizens under the age of 18
It has played a key role in driving the 12 .
Supporting
It meets teenagers’ psychological needs for 13 and self-realization.
Some behaviors should be stopped.
Examples: some devoted fans reportedly stole their parents’ 14 to
Opposing
buy products favored by their idols, or raised money for votes.
Some fans used bad language or false claims to insult other celebrities.
Sina Weibo has decided 15 its ranking list, which is established to
Measures
show how popular and influential a star was.
二、语法单选（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
16. – Tom, you are late for school again!
– I am sorry, but you cannot imagine ________ difficulty I had ________ up this morning.
Ａ. which; getting B. which; got C. what; getting D. what; got
17. After the fire, ________ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to a pile of
ashes.
A. that B. it C. what D. which
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18. When we start gazing into the night sky with a telescope, soon we’ll be astonished by the
realization ________ we and our world are part of this giant system.
A. that B. why C. as D. whether
19. We choose this hotel because the price for a night here is down to $20, half of ________ it
used to charge.
A. that B. which C. what D. how
20. There is no doubt ________ this candidate’s advantage ________ his ability to
communicate with foreigners in English.
A. that; makes up B. whether; goes against
C. that; lies in D. whether; leaves out
21. It is universally acknowledged that money flows to ________ it is that controls the scarce
thing.
A. whom B. whomever C. who D. whoever
22. ________ the flight to Beijing will be delayed is ________ I’m especially worried about.
A. If; what B. Whether; that C. When; that D. Whether; what
23. The exciting moment ________ Gary will always remember is ________ he approaches
the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.
A. that; that B. that; when C. when; that D. when; when
24. ________ is known to us all is that Johnson broke his promise ________ he would come
to help me as soon as possible.
A. It; that B. What; that C. As; which D. What; which
25. The policeman asked the little boy to remain ________ he was and wait for his parents.
A. where B. what C. how D. who
26. You probably can’t get much sleep if you live near ________ a wedding reception
________.
A. the place; is being held B. the place where; has been held
C. where; is being held D. which; has been held
27. The policeman analyses the chief reasons ________ some cyclists and pedestrians will get
caught in traffic accidents and ________ they should do to prevent them.
A. when; that B. why; how C. why; what D. that; where
28. — Come on, please give me some ideas about the project.
— With so much work ________ my mind, I’ll almost ________.
A. filling; break up B. filled; break out
C. filled; break off D. filling; break down
29. The company is putting more money into the building of a new factory ________ the
fast-growing demand for the products in the market.
A. in response to B. in return for C. in case of D. in place of
30. We have a wide selection of sweaters that is suitable for all ages, and ________ the
teenager market.
A. in general B. in short C. in turn D. in particular
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三、阅读理解(共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，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。
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As a newly-added Olympic sport, surfing is attracting more attention than ever before. Here
is a selection of the top surfing destinations across America.
Delaware
Coastal Delaware offers plenty of fun waves along the shore of several cute towns. Due to
the waves crashing close to the shore, Dewey beach is also a global skim boarding hotspot and
happens to be the east coast capital for the sport. If you’re planning a visit, check out the popular
“Summer Vibes” festival for some beach fun.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
When world-famous surfer and Olympic Gold medallist Duke Kahanamoku, often referred
to as “the father of surfing,” visited the mainland United States in the early 1900s, he rode his
longboard off the coast of Atlantic City. The beaches here are wide and beautiful-and locals catch
waves year-round.
The Rockaways, New York
Located a short distance from Manhattan, The Rockaways attracts new and experienced
surfers from across the globe. Be sure to come prepared in winter with a wet suit, while summer
brings much warmer water temperatures. Afterwards, explore the town as there’s plenty of cafes,
boutiques, and restaurants steps from the sand.
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Situated about 45 minutes from Orlando, Cocoa Beach is a renowned surf town that’s home
to two of the world's best surfers (Caroline Marks and Kelly Slater) and a favorite for surfers of
all levels. This family-friendly town has lots of activities for everyone. When you’re not in the
water, you can stroll the Historic Cocoa Village and its shops, cafes, and galleries.
31. What is the most suitable time for surfers to enjoy beach fun in Delaware
A. January. B. August. C. October. D. December.
32. What are you advised to do in the Rockaways
A. Surf with Olympic Gold medallists.
B. Check out the surfing festival for fun.
C. Explore the ancient town on the beach.
D. Get prepared for the cold water in winter.
33. Which destination best suits a household
A. Cocoa Beach. B. The Rockaways. C. Atlantic City. D. Delaware.
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B
Bob Cheek grew up on his parents’ farm in northern Tasmania and became a professional
Australian rules football player. While many of his footballing peers went into running pubs, he
was more interested in fitness, and invested in gyms “with varying degrees of success”.
He borrowed money to put into opening his first 24-hour gym in Hobart, Tasmania’s
capital. “It was a risk. If it hadn’t worked out, I probably would have lost my house and
everything else.” It was a struggle at first, he says, to get the local government officials to agree
to it. “Twenty-four-hour gyms were unknown. They thought they were going to be the
headquarters for drug distribution and murders. They couldn’t believe that people were going
to go in at night and there would be no supervision.”
The first opened in March 2009. It was far cheaper than most gyms and appealed to a
wider range of people, including those who worked shifts and wanted to exercise at less
common times. 700 people joined before it even opened. He built more in Tasmania, usually
taking over old video rental shops, which had gone out of business.
Cheek ended up owning 37 gyms across Australia, with plans to move into south-east Asia.
Most of the members were under 40, and he says “it kept me young, too, being involved with
all these younger people coming in. Gyms are the new meeting places for young people. In my
day, everyone went to the pub; now they go to the gym. It was great seeing all these young
people getting fit and having a good time, and older people as well.”
“It gave me a new lease of life,” he says. “My life has got better as it’s gone on: My 60s
were one of the best decades of my life, and I think my 70s are even better. I know health can
have a big say in that, but for me it was like a magic carpet ride, flying into my 60s. I didn’t
even feel it — I felt like I was 35 again — and that’s about having a sense of purpose, building
something and helping people. I worked really hard, but I loved it.”
34. What was the barrier to Cheek’s opening of his first 24-hour gym
A. Lacking fund. B. Getting government approval.
C. Making profits. D. Addressing security issues.
35. How did Cheek keep his running cost down
A. He employed part-time workers. B. He had fewer employees.
C. He made use of closed shops. D. He charged membership fees.
36. What makes younger people go to the gym nowadays
A. The desire to meet older people. B. The closure of pubs.
C. The curiosity about novelty. D. The shift in their way of life.
37. What does running gyms bring Cheek
A. A great wealth. B. A meaningful life.
C. A virtual world. D. A heavy burden.
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C
Awe is generally defined as the sense that you are in the presence of something larger and
more consequential than yourself. According to a study called “awe walks”, people who took a
fresh look at the world around them during brief, weekly walks felt more upbeat and hopeful in
general than walkers who did not. Feeling a sense of awe also seems to up our overall feelings
of gladness and improve health.
Previous studies have linked increased physical activity to greater happiness and reduced
risks for anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. But no studies had looked into whether
mixing awe and activity might increase the benefits of or, on the other hand, reduce them. So,
for the new study, scientists concentrated on people in their 60s, 70s and 80s, an age when
some people can face risks for declining mental health.
The scientists asked 52 volunteers to add a weekly 15-minute walk to their normal
schedules. All of them were physically healthy and psychologically well-adjusted, with little
anxiety or depression. Then they were randomly divided into two groups. One, as a control
group, was asked to start walking, preferably outside, but given few other requirements. The
other group was not only asked to walk once a week, but also were instructed in how to
cultivate awe as they walked. “Basically, we told them to try to go and walk somewhere new,
since novelty helps to cultivate awe,” says Virginia Sturm, an associate professor who led the
new study.
Both groups were asked to take a few selfies during their walks and upload them to a lab
website and also complete a daily online assessment of their current mood. After eight weeks,
the scientists compared the groups’ responses and photos. Not surprisingly, the awe walkers
felt happier, less upset and more socially connected than the control group members.
The findings are subjective, though, since awe, like other emotions, is difficult to quantify,
but Dr Sturm thinks awe walks could be a simple thing for small wonders without any
downside.
38. What makes the new study different from the previous ones
A. It concentrated on older people.
B. It found the solution to mental health.
C. It associated physical exercise with happiness.
D. It took both activity and awe into consideration.
39. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Only the control group practiced weekly walks
B. The volunteers were suffering mental diseases .
C. Some volunteers were given directions.
D. The volunteers were divided by age .
40. Why are the findings regarded subjective
A. The number of volunteers is small.
B. The 15-minute walk is not enough.
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C. The awe emotion is hard to measure.
D. No downside of awe walks is found.
41. What is the attitude of Dr Sturm to “awe walks”
A. Reserved. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. D. Critical.
D
Quantum (量子) computers have been on my mind a lot lately. A friend has been sending
me articles on how quantum computers might help solve some of the biggest challenges we
face as humans. I’ve also had exchanges with two quantum-computing experts. One is
computer scientist Chris Johnson who I see as someone who helps keep the field honest. The
other is physicist Philip Taylor.
For decades, quantum computing has been little more than a laboratory curiosity. Now,
big tech companies have invested in quantum computing, as have many smaller ones.
According to Business Weekly, quantum machines could help us “cure cancer, and even take
steps to turn climate change in the opposite direction.” This is the sort of hype (炒作) that
annoys Johnson. He worries that researchers are making promises they can’t keep. “What’s
new,” Johnson wrote, “is that millions of dollars are now potentially available to quantum
computing researchers.”
As quantum computing attracts more attention and funding, researchers may mislead
investors, journalists, the public and, worst of all, themselves about their work’s potential. If
researchers can’t keep their promises, excitement might give way to doubt, disappointment and
anger, Johnson warns. Lots of other technologies have gone through stages of excitement. But
something about quantum computing makes it especially prone to hype, Johnson suggests,
perhaps because “quantum” stands for something cool you shouldn’t be able to understand.
And that brings me back to Taylor, who suggested that I read his book Q for Quantum.
After I read the book, Taylor patiently answered my questions about it. He also answered
my questions about PyQuantum, the firm he co-founded in 2016. Taylor shares Johnson’s
concerns about hype, but he says those concerns do not apply to PyQuantum.
The company, he says, is closer than any other firm “by a very large margin (幅度)” to
building a “useful” quantum computer, one that “solves an important problem that we would
not have been able to solve otherwise.” He adds, “People will naturally discount my opinions,
but I have spent a lot of time quantitatively comparing what we are doing with others.”
Could PyQuantum really be leading all the competition “by a wide margin”, as Taylor
claims I don’t know. I’m certainly not going to advise my friend or anyone else to invest in
quantum computers. But I trust Taylor, just as I trust Johnson.
42. How does the author feels about Johnson’s concerns
A. Approving. B. Unconcerned C. Doubtful D. Excited.
43. What leads to Taylor’s optimism about quantum computing
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A. His dominance in physics. B. The competition in the field.
C. His confidence in PyQuantum. D. The investment of tech companies.
44. What does the underlined word “prone” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A. Open. B. Cool. C. Useful. D. Resistant.
45. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. Is Quantum Computing A Solution to all Challenges
B. Is Quantum Computing Redefining Technology
C. Will Quantum Computers Ever Come into Being
D. Will Quantum Computing Ever Live Up to Its Hype
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Up in the air—a history of ballooning
The first kind of air transportation was the balloon. People traveled by balloon one
hundred years before there were planes or jet aircraft. Those early days of ballooning were
exciting, but they were also risky. 46 However, the danger did not stop the balloonists.
The first real balloon flight was in France in 1783. Two French brothers made a balloon.
47 Hot air is lighter than cold air, so it goes up. The hot air balloon went up 1,000 feet in the
sky.
48 They built a fire under the balloon to make the air hot. This made the balloon stay
up in the air for a few hours. But their balloon was tied to the ground. So it could not go
anywhere.
Soon balloonists tried longer flights. In 1785, an American and a Frenchman flew over the
English Channel. They left England on a cold, clear January day. Halfway across, their balloon
began to drop toward the water. They threw out some equipment and food to make the balloon
lighter. The balloon continued to fall, so they threw out almost everything in the basket -even
some of their clothes. 49
During the nineteenth century, ballooning became a popular sport and balloons were also
used by scientists to study the air and by armies in war time. After the airplane was invented,
however, interest in balloons decreased dramatically. But some people today still like to go up
in balloons. 50 What’s more, they have a wonderful view of the world below.
A. High up in the balloon basket, they find quiet.
B. They filled a very large paper bag with hot air.
C. Sometimes the balloons fell suddenly and sometimes they burned.
D. Back then, few people understood how they were able to fly so far.
E. Finally, after about three hours, they landed in France, cold but safe.
F. Balloon races and displays remain popular all over the world to this very day.
G. Later that same year, two other Frenchmen ascended in a basket under a balloon.
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四、完形填空(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。
I had a student today who got his finger stuck inside a test tube in science class. It was
really quite stuck. This young man’s finger 51 to get whiter and whiter right before my
eyes.
Remaining 52 , I suggested he carefully rotate (转动) the tube. It wouldn’t move a bit.
He 53 soap and cold water. Still stuck. Meanwhile 54 was breaking out in the class.
Finally, I 55 the young man to our secretary who was a miracle worker raising three kids
of her own. With her in charge, I was 56 all would be OK.
To get the students back in order, I shared my own story of getting my knee stuck between
the rails of a balcony. Same kind of curiosity, I remembered 57 then how far I could
thrust (塞) my knee between the rails. Inch by inch, I kept pushing and 58 I knew it, my
knee was stuck and 59 before my eyes and in front of lots of 60 at a popular Las
Vegas hotel!
Hearing my story, many students followed with their own stories of heads, arms, fingers
stuck in places they shouldn’t 61 . A few minutes later, the young man came back, test
tube unbroken and finger 62 to a lovely shade of pink.
I just couldn’t get mad at this kid. He’s only twelve. I too got my knee unstuck, but not
without great 63 . The excuse for me, however, was not 64 but plain stupidity. I
was 65 fifty years old when this happened.
51. A. used B. appealed C. happened D. continued
52. A. calm B. silent C. quite D. professional
53. A. chose B. fetched C. tried D. applied
54. A. fire B. chaos C. violence D. argument
55. A. described B. carried C. introduced D. sent
56. A. informed B. convinced C. acknowledged D. guaranteed
57. A. calculating B. measuring C. wondering D. imagining
58. A. until B. when C. before D. after
59. A. hanging B. lifting C. resting D. swelling
60. A. waiters B. strangers C. visitors D. firemen
61. A. be B. exist C. stay D. stop
62. A. pointing B. returning C. belonging D. growing
63. A. encouragement B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. excitement
64. A. ambition B. youth C. bravery D. experiment
65. A. somehow B. in total C. after all D. at any rate
五、语法填空 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
Lu frequently finds its way in Chinese dishes. It 66 (origin) meant salted water use
for meat that’s boiled, and then served cold, and for vegetables.
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“Salt is the core 67 Lu, even more important than spices. Spices can add a pleasant
smell or remove some smells, 68 it is the salt that is crucial to the flavor,” says Cao Yu,
a food writer at Jinan University.
The earliest 69 (preserve) recipes for making Lu date back to Qimin Yaoshu, an
ancient Chinese agricultural text written in the 5th century.
Cao believes the Lu we know today emerged around the Ming dynasty, 70 private
agricultural businesses and food markets sprang up in China. 71 (attract) customers,
these businesses began introducing new flavors to Lu by adding spices. And they then used it
to season cooked meats and vegetables that 72 (sell) cold for takeaway.
In the 73 (century) since, Lu has been diversified, taking on the characteristics of
each of China’s regional cuisines. For example, in Sichuan province, fragrant peppercorn (干胡
椒) is put into Lu to add flavor and 74 (intense).
Some Lu is even alcoholic: Zao Lu is 75 light one made from the fermented rice
remains from making Chinese yellow wine. Zao Lu is used across south-eastern China to
season vegetables.
六、单词拼写（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
请用 XB1U5-XB2U1 以及第 3 期和第 5 期报纸所学的单词的适当形式填空，每空只填一个单词。
76-80 请根据括号内的英文解释和首字母填入单词的正确形式，填入答题卡时需写出完整单词。
76. Her latest film has g____________ (to cause something to exist) a lot of excitement.
77. It is e____________ (vital) that our prices remain competitive.
78. According to official ____________ (data), the Japanese work longer hours than workers in
most other industrialized countries.
79. She’s carrying out a comparative study of health in inner cities and r____________
(countryside) areas.
80. He seems to have reached the p____________ (the highest) of his tennis career.
81-85 请根据括号内的单词填入单词同根词的正确形式。
81. The ____________ (find) of the survey puzzle me — they’re not at all what I would have
expected.
82. The current structure does not ____________ (facility) efficient work flow.
83. What makes you think that you are ____________ (qualification) for this job
84. The organization has had six directors, each with a ____________ (distinct) different
management style.
85. She has a lot of ____________ (practice) experience in dealing with these kinds of
problems.
86-90 请根据括号内的中文填入单词的正确形式。
86. Known as the “Father of the Green Revolution,” Borlaug helped lay the groundwork for
agricultural technological advances that ____________ (缓解) world hunger.
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87. The President’s speech covered a range of foreign and ____________ (国内的) issues.
88. Supermarkets have reduced the competition, particularly for ____________ (食品杂货).
89. The results of these structural changes have tended to be ____________ (矛盾的).
90. There appears to be ____________ (大量的，价值巨大的) evidence connecting people’s
mental health and their online habits.
七、短语填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
请用 XB1U5-XB1U1 以及第 3 期和第 5 期报纸所学的短语的适当形式填空，每空只填一个单词。
91. The committee ________ ________ ________ (由...组成) representatives from both the
public and private sectors.
92. I’m afraid I ________ ________ ________ ________(除了...别无选择) to ask you to leave.
93. The team proved ________ ________ ________ ________ (彻底地) that they are the best.
94. I have never ________ ________ (赞同) the view that schooldays are the happiest days of
your life.
95. She is________ ________ ________ (负责) hiring new employees.
96. A spokesman said that bad weather ________ ________ ________ ________ (对...负责)
the delay.
97. He was ________ ________ (怀疑) giving away government secrets to the enemy.
98. The officials were eager to ________ _______ ________ （使我们信服）the safety of the
nuclear reactors.
99. It was several weeks before he was completely ________ ________ (免于) pain.
100. They need to ________ ________ ________ (容忍) different points of view.
八、书面表达（满分 15 分）
假定你是中学生李华，某英文网站 science 专栏正在举办“是什么造就了伟大的科学家？”为主
题的征文活动，请你写一篇英语短文向网站投稿。内容包括：
1.陈述你所认为的科学家应该具备的品质，如：想象力、质疑精神、兴趣、坚持、同情心等（不
少于两点）；
2.谈谈原因（需举例说明）。
注意：
1. 字数约 120 词。2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 标题已给出，不计入总字数。
What shapes a great scientist
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