湖南省怀化市麻阳县三校2022-2023高二上学期线上期末联考英语试题(有答案）考试试卷

2022-2023学年高二上学期期末联考（线上）
英语
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)略
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。
A
New Year’s celebrations take many forms, but most cultures have one thing in common—have a good time after a long, hard year. For much of the globe this involves drinking with friends until the sun comes up, singing together. But others have rather more curious habits, often filled with superstition (迷信).
In Denmark, people stand on chairs and jump off together as the clock strikes midnight, really leaping into the new year. The Danes also throw plates at their friends’ homes during the night-the more pieces you find outside your door in the morning the more popular you are said to be.
In Finland, say tour guides, people pour melted (熔化的) lead into cold water to predict the year ahead from the shape the metal forms. If the shape represents a ship it is said to predict travel, if it’s a ball, good luck.
The Dutch build massive bonfires with their Christmas trees and cat sugary donuts—one of many cultures to consume round New Year’s foods traditionally believed to represent good fortune.
Spaniards, in turn, cat a dozen grapes before the strike of midnight, each fruit representing a month that will either be sweet or sour.
In the Philippines, people wear polka dots (带圆点的服装) for good luck, while in some countries of South America people put on brightly coloured underwear to attract fortune—red for love and yellow for financial success.
Despite regional and cultural differences, for most the New Year’s festivities are a chance to let off steam before the annual cycle starts all over again. “This is a holiday that is about celebration and letting go,” explained George Washington University sociologist Amitai Etzioni.
1. In which country is the festival related to metal
A．Denmark. B．Spain. C．Finland. D．The Netherlands.
2. What can we learn about New Year’s celebrations from the text
A．The Danes throw grapes at their friends’ homes during the night.
B．Spaniards eat many donuts before the strike of midnight.
C．The Dutch build massive walls with their Christmas trees.
D．Some people in South America wear red underwear for love.
3. What does the underlined phrase “let off steam” in the last paragraph mean
A．Get married. B．Get relaxed. C．Make money. D．Make friends.
B
The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned about the potential negative effects of social media on young kids and teens. But the same risks may be true for adults. A review study suggests addiction symptoms (症状), such as failure to pay attention to personal life and escapism, appear to be present in some people who use Facebook excessively (过度).
A study also shows when people stop using the Internet, they also go through small but measurable physical effects. Rather than improving health, as frequent interactions (互动) with offline social networks do, the findings show that interacting with Facebook may predict the opposite result for young adults—it may undermine it.
In fact, another study found that social media use is linked to greater feelings of social isolation (隔离), mentally and physically. We fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others as we check our Facebook pages. The study looked at how we make comparisons with others’ posts, in “upward” or “downward” directions—that is, feeling that we are either worse or better off than our friends. It turned out that both types of comparisons made people feel worse, which is surprising, since in real life, only upward comparisons make people feel bad. But in the social network world, it seems that any kind of comparison is linked to depressive symptoms.
All of this is not to say that there is no benefit of social media—obviously it keeps us connected across great distances, and helps us find people we had lost touch with years ago. But visiting social networks when you have some time to kill is very likely a bad idea. If you are feeling brave, try taking a little break, and see how it goes. And if you are going to keep “using” it, then at least try to use it reasonably.
4. What might researchers think about “using Facebook excessively”
A．It’s problem behavior.
B．It’s costly and time-consuming.
C．It’s sometimes a solution to social isolation.
D．It’s leading people to become imaginative.
5. What does the underlined word “undermine” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Present. B．Destroy.
C．Check. D．Ensure.
6. What’s the finding of the study mentioned in paragraph 3
A．Social media are being given too much importance.
B．Young Facebook users feel more isolated than their elders.
C．All kinds of comparisons on social media upset people.
D．Downward comparisons link closer to depression than upward ones.
7. What is the main idea of the text
A．Social media affect people’s mental health.
B．Comparing ourselves with others may lead to depression.
C．Social networks have more advantages than disadvantages.
D．Nowadays people tend to turn to the Internet for satisfaction.
C
Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime — the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.
Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Some believe festivals should not be commercialized, while others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.；
8. Why do people in different cultures celebrate the harvest festival
A．It’s tradition in their religion.
B．It’s a only custom in their culture.
C．It’s a way to express their appreciation and cheers.
D．It’s a chance for people to enjoy themselves together.；
9. How did some festivals change over time according to the passage
A．Fireworks can’t drive the evil spirits away.
B．Festivals play an important role in commerce.
C．People share information faster than before with society developing.
D．People get gifts easier than before due to the increase of the economy.；
10. What’s the writer’s attitude towards the commercialization of festivals
A．Neutral. B．Doubtful. C．Supportive. D．Disapproving.；
11. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage
A．Almost every culture celebrates harvest festival.
B．Festivals are a reflection of people’s outlook on life and values.
C．Festivals have something in common with each other in different cultures.
D．The religious origins of Halloween have disappeared.
D
Counterfeit(假的) medicines are a widespread problem in developing countries. Like other counterfeits, they look like real products. But counterfeit drugs may contain too little or none of the active ingredients of the real thing.
People do not get the medicine they need. And in some cases, counterfeits cause death. Twenty children in Bangladesh died last year after being given acetaminophen(对乙酰氨基酚).The medications contained ingredients that looked, smelled and tasted like the real thing. The medicine was produced by a local drug company that used a dangerous substitute to save money.
The problem of counterfeit medicines is especially serious in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The WHO estimates that up to thirty percent of medicines on sale in many of those countries are counterfeit. The problem is less widespread among industrialized countries. The WHO says counterfeits make up less than one percent of the illegal drug market in countries like the United States, Canada, Japan and New Zealand.
But the agency also says as much as fifty percent of the medicine sold on the Internet is counterfeit.
Much is being done to fight counterfeit drugs. Several companies are developing ways to make counterfeits easier to identify. And there are existing methods, like a machine that can quickly identify chemicals in pills to confirm if the pills are real. Other ideas include things like special tracking codes for drug packages. People could send a text message with the code and get a message back, which proves that what they bought is listed in a database. Some drug makers and other companies put three-dimensional images called holograms(全息图)on their products as a security device.
12. Last year twenty children in Bangladesh died because of .
A．unreal drugs
B．online medicines
C．acetaminophen
D．unclean water
13. We can draw a conclusion from the passage that .
A．it is very cheap and convenient to buy medicines online.
B．we had better not buy medicines online.
C．more and more people will buy products online.
D．medicine companies don’t pay much attention to counterfeit drugs.
14. What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．It reveals(揭露) the reasons why counterfeit drugs are widespread.
B．Special tracking codes for drug packages are used to identify counterfeits.
C．It shows the danger of counterfeit drugs.
D．Some measures are being taken to fight counterfeit drugs.
15. Which of the following country may have serious problems of counterfeit medicines
A．Canada. B．India.
C．New Zealand. D．Japan.
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。
When you’re facing adversity in life, remember the popular saying, “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. 16 If you’re still struggling with adversity, here are 3 tips that may help.
The mindset
17 Unfortunately, sometimes you refused to use this positivity for strength. However, having a positive mindset remains one of the best ways of facing adversity. Although it’s hard to smile while you’re getting your heart ripped out, keep in mind that you have this secret weapon-a good mindset. It’s okay to feel sad or angry, but as long as you can feel those emotions and return to positive, you already have a head start on the others who are struggling.
Learning
Did you know that facing adversity is a chance to learn something new Believe it or not, going through negative situations or dealing with mean people can teach you many things about life. For instance, you can learn to be patient when dealing with difficult individuals. 18 You can even learn how to find peace when you cannot control your situation.
Talk yourself through
Talking to yourself during adversity can work both ways. 19 This is where you make one of the most important decisions after facing adversity. Instead of saying bad things about yourself, try saying positive things instead. For instance, don’t say, “I can’t do this”, but instead, say, “I can make things right”.
If you’re facing adversity, stay calm and take a moment to understand which way you should approach your problem. 20
A．It’s actually quite true.
B．Your mindset matters a lot.
C．If you can’t, seek advice beforehand.
D．You’ve heard things about positivity all your life.
E．It can lift you up or it can further bring you down.
F．Then, with skill and wisdom, you can keep moving forward.
G．You can learn to do things differently when projects fall through.
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。
Two weeks earlier, my husband, Russ, had gotten an early-morning call telling us to move to a safer place immediately. The wildfire tearing through Northern California had spread and 21 our way.
We’d jumped in the car with our cats and a few belongings. For days, we’d 22 from hotel to hotel, desperate for news. What finally came wasn’t 23 . Our house had been right in the fire’s path.
Now we’d been given 24 to return. I wasn’t prepared for what awaited us. Our house was nothing but 25 . Photos and my precious collection of inspirational books — all gone, I wiped away tears as we dug through the ash (灰) and debris (残骸). How will we 26 this
How will we go on It felt as if our lives had been 27 .
Russ 28 what we’d found into the car. “Let’s go, ”he said. I turned to get in the car. That’s when I noticed something stuck to my shoe. A piece of paper, dirty with 29 . I picked it up. Its edges were 30 , yet the words were surprisingly 31 : “If life seems difficult, I pause and 32 the blessing sometimes hidden within every circumstance. With new 33 I begin again. ”
Words that must have come from one of my books, a passage I couldn’t 34 but now said everything I needed to 35 . Words that rose from the ashes. I framed that scrap of paper. It now sits in a place of honor in our new home, a reminder that we can begin again.
21. A．cleared B．headed C．prevented D．pointed
22. A．begged B．lived C．asked D．moved
23. A．good B．true C．bad D．false
24. A．encouragement B．reward C．advice D．permission
25. A．ruins B．flames C．dangers D．flowers
26. A．refuse B．clean C．survive D．remember
27. A．saved B．destroyed C．decorated D．enriched
28. A．counted B．hid C．discovered D．put
29. A．ashes B．water C．fire D．spot
30. A．watered B．cleaned C．smoked D．folded
31. A．pleasant B．sincere C．clear D．simple
32. A．reflect on B．carry on C．put on D．cheer on
33. A．success B．burden C．information D．courage
34. A．analyze B．understand C．recall D．recite
35. A．judge B．hear C．forget D．ignore
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Despite losing one arm, Zhang Jiacheng hopes to never lose 36 (he) love for basketball or willingness to improve his skills on the court. The 13-year-old recently gained wide attention from netizens in China when a video of his excellent dribbling skills in a one-on-one situation 37 (post) online. “It’s so inspiring. How can you 38 (easy) give up your efforts after watching his video ” One netizen wrote on Sina Weibo. Born in southern Chinese province of Guangdong, Zhang lost his right arm owing 39 an accident when he was only five, 40 was a disaster for such a young kid. Zhang, however, decided to face up to the hardship, and not let the fate 41 (control) his life. Because he has a dream: to be a basketball player. “How can he play basketball with just one arm ” Zhang always had to face doubt from other kids around. “Hard work” is his only response. Whether it is rainy or windy, Zhang never stops (play) basketball, and has witnessed huge improvement in his skills. “Your right hand has been taken away in a cruel way, but you have the best left hand. You are the real star in this game,” former CBA player Wang Jing said after watching Zhang’s (perform). “Give it a try, give it up,” Zhang wrote when releasing one video. Indeed, he (choose) the former.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
42. 随着时代的发展，春节习俗不断增添新的内容。假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack对中国的传统节日很感兴趣，来信想了解中国的春节。请你给他写一封回信介绍春节的习俗和你家今年春节的庆祝活动。
要点如下：1. 春节的时间；
2. 春节的习俗；
3. 你在春节期间的活动。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：农历 Lunar Calendar；春晚 Spring Festival Gala；鞭炮 Firecracker
Dear Jack,
Knowing that you are fascinated by our traditional Chinese Spring Festival, I’m writing to tell you something related to it.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分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。
I am a proud mother of three children, my last little one being delivered in the middle of this pandemic. She was born in August and her name is Aida.
Shortly after having Aida, my mother-in-law Ann showed me something she learned from her friend’s mother in an art class she attended weekly. She had showed me how to knit (编织) a scarf. She showed me stitches (针) and gave me her half done project.
I spent a lot of time breastfeeding my sweet little girl, so I had some extra time to do something with my hands throughout the day. I enjoyed making the scarf so I purchased tons of yarn (线) since it was winter. I wanted to make scarves for my three children as Christmas gifts.
There was a new family that moved in down the street. The only daughter of the family was Jane, a shy girl, aged 14, the same age of my oldest son David. It seemed that she came from a financially disadvantaged family, for she always wore old clothes. Worse sill, in such cold days, she had no more clothes to wear and trembled with cold.
Due to the pandemic, society was thrown into crisis mode. Schools were closed, food supplies and deliveries were suspended and children were stuck at home. In such discouraging times, however, they became good companions, talking and playing at home or around the houses.
It was dreadfully cold this winter. Every time David came back from outside, with red face, he always cried, “Mum, it is freezing outside!” Then, he came over to see whether I finished the scarf. I could tell how impatient he was to wear my scarf sooner! I had to speed the project to satisfy his expectation. But David comforted me saying he could wait a few days. What a kind and considerate boy he was ! Then my great art project finally was accomplished on the morning ahead of Christmas.
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。
I wrapped the scarf around David’s neck.
Later that day David came back saying Jane also deserved a scarf.
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Dear Jack,
Knowing that you are fascinated by our traditional Chinese Spring Festival, I’m writing to tell you something related to it.
Spring Festival ,which is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, falls on the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Before the spring festival, people usually have a thorough cleaning and put up couplets on their doors. As time goes by, Spring Festival has become a family reunion holiday. No matter how faraway people are, they’ll try to return to bond with their beloved.
It was because of the end of Omicron that the festival was full of fun. On the New Year Eve, my whole family had a hearty dinner, watching the Spring Festival Gala. The midnight saw us setting off the fireworks to celebrate the beginning of a new year. On the first day of the new year, we all dressed up and paid a visit to our relatives in another city .
I sincerely hope that you can come to China next year and experience it with us.
Yours
Li Hua
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I wrapped the scarf around David’s neck. David’s face lit up with joy. Stroking the scarf softly, David excitedly kissed me in the cheek, beaming at me “Thank you, Mum. This is the best gift I have ever received.” Before I could say anything, he dashed out to join Jane with a spring in his step. I felt relieved and content as a mother, seeing David play happily outside, with the scarf sheltering him to brave the bone-chilling wind. Wearing a smile on my face, I continued my chores that morning.
Later that day David came back saying Jane also deserved a scarf. Obviously, David noticed Jane could hardly bear the freezing weather with worn-out clothes. “Can I give this to Jane as a Christmas gift ” David ventured in a low voice. Smilingly, I nodded. Seeing David rush into Jane’s house with the scarf in his hand, felt burst of pride. I was happy that both of them received the best gift for Christmas. For Jane-a scarf to keep warm, and for David—a taste of happiness of giving.
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