威远中学校2022级高二上第2次月考（半期考试）
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
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三个选项中进出最佳选项。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. In which season did the woman get to Prague
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
2. How much will the speakers pay for the shoes
A. 35. B. 25. C. 15.
3. What is the woman going to wear
A. A skirt and a sweater. B. Jeans and a sweater. C. A shirt and a skirt.
4. What size does the man want
A. 35. B. 9. C. 39.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. Weather conditions. C. Life in Southeast Asia.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
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。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，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. A computer. B. An e-mail. C. A mobile phone.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Call the manager. B. Cancel an appointment. C. Get someone to help the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He often borrows things from the woman.
B. He wants to use the woman’s camera.
C. He needs to buy the best suit.
9. How will the man go to attend the wedding
A. By motorcycle. B. By taxi. C. By car.
听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At an airport. B. At the man’s house. C. At the woman’s house.
11. What do we know about the woman
A. Her suitcase is more than 40 kg.
B. She will take a flight to America.
C. She has a handbag and a large backpack.
12. What time does the flight leave
A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 9:30 a.m. C. At 10:30 a.m.
听第9段材料，回答第13～16题。
13. What do the customers think of the fitness equipment in the hotels
A. Satisfying. B. Disappointing. C. Up-to-date.
14. How many hotels does the woman mention
A. Three. B. Eight. C. Eleven.
15. Where is the woman
A. In Florence. B. In Zurich. C. In Bern.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Budget the cost.
B. Fix a time for a meeting.
C. Look around the fitness rooms.
听第10段材料，回答第1720题。
17. What kind of music did young Margie like
A. Country music. B. Rock. C. Jazz.
18. When did Margie get her first guitar
A. At the age of 5. B. At the age of 6. C. At the age of 17.
19. What was Margie’s high school life like
A. She focused on her music.
B. She did poorly in schoolwork.
C. She had an active social life.
20. What does the speaker think of Margie
A. She should work harder.
B. She has a bright future.
C. She is too young to be famous.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Four Great Restaurants in Bologna, Italy
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Bologna, don’t miss out on our picks of the best places to eat in the city.
Sfoglia Rina
Tradition and innovation are all on the menu at Sfoglia Rina, a long-standing family restaurant near Bologna’s famous Two Towers. Rina was started as a fresh pasta (意大利面食) shop back in the 1960s, and the pasta is all still handmade. Ingredients are carefully and sustainably sourced, and pasta-making classes are periodically offered for kids and adults.
Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna
Zerocinquantino
Aperitivo is typically a pre-dinner snack and drink, but at Zerocinquantino, you may make it a meal as many people in Bologna do. Baskets of local bread are served with the region’s famous meat and cheeses, and a long list of wines is available in glasses and bottles. The service is fast, and the atmosphere is young and modem.
Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna
Trattoria Da Vito
It’s a legendary gathering place for Bologna’s artists and educated people. The inside hasn’t been updated since Vito left the building long before; the menu hasn’t changed. Meals are traditional and extremely cheap, with nothing priced over ?10.
Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna
Drogheria della Rosa
With tables spreading out under Bologna’s medieval porticos (中世纪门廊), Drogheria della Rosa is a favorite for the best atmosphere in Bologna. Fortunately, that atmosphere is matched by excellent food and service, both provided by the chef and owner Emanuele Addone, who personally visits each table. The menu is a mix of traditional Bolognese food and dishes from around Italy, so you’re sure to find something you like as long as you have enough money.
Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna
21. What can we know about Sfoglia Rina
A. It is famous for its snacks and drinks.
B. It has a history of about sixty years.
C. It becomes a must for educated people.
D. It is the best-preserved Italian restaurant.
22. Which of the following places provides some authentic but inexpensive Italian meals
A. Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna
B. Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna
C. Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna
D. Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna
23. What can customers do at Drogheria della Rosa
A. Communicate with the chef. B. Take some dish-making classes.
C. Talk about art with famous artists. D. Appreciate modem decorating styles.
B
When we talk more broadly of body language, rather than good postures, we can actually see the effects it has on relationships right throughout the animal kingdom. In particular, body language is used to express power through expansive (扩张的) postures.
You might know about Amy Cuddy’s famous Ted Talk and her incredible insights on how posture changes our thoughts. Cuddy and her team study body language, particularly what they call “high-power” and “low-power” poses.
“High-power” poses refer to the act of taking a posture of confidence, which can help you feel more self-confident, even after only two minutes. Typical high-power poses are about opening up. You stretch and expand your body to take up as much space as possible. For example, bosses are doing high-power poses when they lean back in their chairs, put their hands behind their heads, and kick their feet up onto their desks. Meanwhile, people take low-power positions when they’re feeling helpless or defeated. They close up, arms around themselves, taking up the smallest space.
Some even more recent studies took this even further: A study by researchers from Columbia and Harvard Universities showed that body language symbolizing power can actually affect our decision-making, unintentionally. The researchers measured the desire for risk of participants in either expansive, powerful poses or constricted (收缩的) poses. Those in the powerful poses not only felt more powerful and in control, but were 45% more likely to take risky actions.
“This isn’t about what your body language is communicating to others; it’s about what your body language is communicating to you. Your body language is changing your mind, which changes your behavior, which changes your outcomes,” said Cuddy.
So if you want to take advantage of the benefits of these poses to live a healthier and happier life, where should you start .
24. Which is probably a low-power pose according to the text
A. Sitting with hands crossed in the lap.
B. Arms raised in a “V” above the head.
C. Standing with your legs open.
D. Sitting with your arms spreading out on the chair.
25. What can we say about people in the expansive poses
A. They are hesitant. B. They are very shy.
C. They feel out of control. D. They feel more confident.
25. What is the text mainly about
A. The posture of confidence.
B. Cuddy’s research on behavior.
C. The surprising power of body language.
D. The research about decision-making.
27. What might be talked about in the following paragraph
A. How to correct bad habits. B. How to improve your body language.
C. How posture affects your health. D. Why good posture matters for employees.
C
China is recognized as a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition systems. A Chinese company says it has created a new facial recognition system that can identify people even if they are wearing masks (口罩). Engineers at the Beijing-based company say their system is the first to be created to effectively identify people wearing face masks.
The company told a news agency that a team of 20 people built the system in about a month. The system is based on existing technologies developed over the past 10 years. The process involved adding a collection of about 6 million unmasked faces and a much smaller collection of masked faces, the company said.
The company is now selling two main kinds of products that use the new technology. One performs “single channel” recognition, which is designed to be used at the entrances to buildings. The other product is a “multi-channel” recognition system that uses groups of surveillance (监视) cameras. It can identify individuals in a crowd of up to 30 people within a second.
“When people are wearing a mask that covers the mouth and the nose, the recognition rate can reach about 95%, which can ensure that most people can be identified,” said Huang, vice president of the company. He added that the system’s success rate for people not wearing a mask is about 99.5%.
However, the new system struggles to identify people wearing both a mask and sunglasses. “In this situation, all of the key facial information is lost. In such cases recognition is graunchy.” Huang said.
People react to the new technology differently. While some citizens have been against using such tools, the majority have accepted the technology as an effective way to reduce crime and catch criminals.
28. What did the company do to build the system
A. It gathered many face images B. It used the latest technology.
C. It added a collection of masks. D. It employed hundreds of people.
29. What can we know about the new system
A. Its success rate is affected by cameras.
B. It recognizes groups of people in seconds.
C. Its performance changes with the location.
D. It does better in identifying unmasked faces.
30. What does the underlined word “graunchy” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Tough. B. Specific. C. Normal. D. Different.
31. What is most people’s attitude towards the new system
A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Supportive.
D
Bioluminescence (生物发光) is a natural phenomenon where a chemical reaction within an organism’s body produces light. It can be found in many places in nature — fireflies, some mushrooms — but mostly in the deep sea.
Recently, Rambouillet, a small historic French town, has teamed up with a company called Glowee to turn the city into a full-scale bioluminescence laboratory. The goal is to change the way in which cities use light. The company uses marine (海的) bacteria harvested from the coast of France. It makes some of the town’s public light up in the cool blue of bioluminescence.
These bioluminescent bacteria are stored in a seawater filled tube, giving the bacteria room to float around and light up. The light provided by the bacteria is part of their natural metabolism, so producing the light requires no energy other than that which is needed to feed the organisms. This makes it much more environmentally friendly and sustainable than electric light, which consumes a huge amount of non-renewable energy.
“On the way to lighting up the world with bioluminescence, you have to feed the bacteria and add water as they grow. That’s not so easy. The phenomenon will be very temperature-dependent and I doubt that it will work in the winter. Also, bioluminescence is not very bright compared to electrical lighting, though they have improved the light intensity,” Carl Johnson, a professor from Vanderbilt University said.
One potential solution to these issues — and one that Glowee is looking into — is to remove the biological aspect of the whole process. Theoretically, luciferase (荧光素酶) can be removed from the bacteria and used to create light instead of the bacteria itself. Because luciferase is non-living, it doesn’t need to be fed. Creating new means of sustainable lighting is a way of being environmentally friendly without plunging the earth back into darkness.
32. What do we know about Glowee
A. It is an ancient laboratory in France.
B. It solves power shortages in coastal cities.
C. It adopts bioluminescence as a light source.
D. It feeds marine organisms to produce chemicals.
33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. The reasons for energy waste.
B. The advantages of the marine bacteria as light.
C. The living conditions of the bioluminescent bacteria.
D. The difficulties of storing bioluminescent organisms.
34. What does Carl Johnson convey in his words
A. The bacteria work more efficiently under low temperatures.
B. It will cost too much to improve the luminescence intensity.
C. The application of bioluminescence enjoys a bright prospect.
D. The development of bioluminescence faces many challenges.
35. What could be the best title of this text
A. A Historic Town Lit up by Nature
B. The First Zero-carbon City in the World
C. A Reform of Producing Electricity in Cities
D. The Discovery of Luciferase in Marine Bacteria
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分：12.5分）
How to develop a healthy lifestyle in high school
High school is a time known for teenagers spreading their wings and developing their minds. 36 Therefore, it is necessary for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Follow the tips to live a healthy lifestyle.
37 With studying and homework, high school students stay up late and still make it to early class. To function properly, your body and mind need at least eight hours of sleep each night. Go to sleep early enough to get your full requirement, and encourage your roommates to respect your need for enough sleep.
Eat a well-balanced diet. High school students may live on a diet of junk food and drinks. 38 If you have the benefit of a meal plan in the high school canteen, make good use of the salad bar and watch out for treats such as ice cream.
Exercise regularly. 39 High school students who exercise regularly benefit from a healthy physique (体格) and a mind with less stress. Make use of the school gym and swimming pool, which are typically available to students free of charge.
40 High school can bring on a lot of stressful situations. Aim for balance in your life between your social and school activities. Only take as many classes as you can handle successfully and rely on your support system of friends and family when stress arises.
A. Get plenty of rest.
B. Plan your school life.
C. Manage your stress level.
D. Physical activity helps build a strong body and mind.
E. High school students are busy with all kinds of activities.
F. Unfortunately, many often develop an unhealthy lifestyle.
G. Drink plenty of water and eat whole grains and vegetables every day.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me. Our family is a tight-knit (紧密的) group, each member with their unique 41 . My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous 42 . Her personality has a way of 43 any situation, making her the heart and soul of our adventures.
During our journey, we 44 a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humor. We had just arrived at a little town when we 45 a lost tourist looking bewildered (茫然的). Most people would have walked by, but not my mom. She 46 the stranger with a warm smile and started a 47 . Her sense of humor and friendliness 48 put the traveler at ease.
As we listened to their conversation, I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, even to 49 . Finally with my mom’s help, the tourist reunited with her partners. It was a heartwarming moment that taught me the power of kindness; humor, and the beauty of human 50 .
Throughout the trip, I 51 how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more 52 . She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the 53 but also discovering valuable life along the way.
Looking back on, I 54 myself on having such a loving family. And the trip was such a 55 experience.
41. A. height B. characteristics C. plans D. wealth
42. A. nature B. blood C. duty D. interest
43. A. setting aside B. appealing to C. brightening up D. taking up
44. A. foresaw B. evaluated C. created D. encountered
45. A. spotted B. accepted C. questioned D. dropped
46. A. prevented B. approached C. recognized D. impressed
47. A. trouble B. silence C. conversation D. experiment
48. A. slightly B. hardly C. instantly D. truly
49. A. neighbors B. co-workers C. producers D. strangers
50. A. qualification B. connection C. commitment D. responsibility
51. A. expected B. explained C. regretted D. observed
52. A. changeable B. normal C. enjoyable D. difficult
53. A. destinations B. devotion C. resistance D. predictions
54. A. press B. pride C. charge D. challenge
55. A. distant B. risky C. demanding D. memorable
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。
The extinction of the Chinese paddle-fish (白鲟) and wild Yangtze sturgeon (野生长江), 56 (announce) by the international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), started a wave of comments on china’s social media recently, demanding more environmental 57 (protect).
The IUCN’s latest list of threatened species showed that 100% of the world’s remaining 26 sturgeon species are now at risk of extinction, up from 85% in 2009. “The assessment, based on new calculations, shows their decline over the past three generations is 58 (sharp) than previously thought, “the organization said, 59 (add) that the reassessment had also confirmed the extinction of the Chinese paddle-fish. Both the Chinese paddle-fish and the Yangtze sturgeon were common species in the Yangtze river basin (长江流域), 60 have been troubled by heavy shipping traffic, overfishing and water pollution.
The Chinese paddle-fish was one of 61 biggest freshwater fish species in the world and could grow up to 7 meters in length. The IUCN ranked it among “ 62 (critical) endangered” for the first time in 1996 63 (warn) people of the possibility of its extinction. The Yangtze sturgeon could grow up to 8 meters. Its meat was considered delicious in China. 64 a source of caviar (鱼子酱), it 65 (catch) in great numbers and was purchased at a high price.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假设你是李华，你的英国好友Chris发来邮件，询问你身边发生的趣事，而恰好你们班最近就“看电影是否比看原著更好”这一话题展开了讨论。请你根据所给提示用英语回一封邮件，介绍同学们的不同观点以及你的看法。
赞成的观点：1. 节省时间；2. 易于理解。
反对的观，点：1. 书中细节更多；2. 可以欣赏语言的魅力。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
On Tom’s birthday, everything went on as usual. He was about to leave for school when his parents smiled, “Wait! We have something special for you.” Then, they handed Tom a pair of cool basketball shoes.
Tom was so glad. “Happy birthday!” his parents said as he tried the shoes on. “These are not new. I got them from Mr. Byrne’s second-hand shop, but they look pretty new, right ” Tom’s mom added. “I don’t care where they came from, Mom. These are amazing! Thank you!” Tom replied and hugged his parents.
Tom came to school in these shoes. His friends immediately gathered, and considered his shoes cool. Tom gladly let them take turns trying on the shoes. That was when Brandon saw the words on the sole (鞋底) of one of the shoes.
“There’s something written here,” Brandon said, sitting down and taking off the shoes. Tom took the pair and read the words on the sole, “To my dearest boy.” “Your parent probably wrote that,” Brandon stated. Tom shook his head, replying, “This is not my parent’s handwriting. It must be from the old owner’s parent.” Tom then wondered who would have given up such pretty shoes. “Maybe these shoes have an unusual story,” he thought.
When school ended, he reached Mr. Byrne’s store and asked about the shoes. The old man tried to recall who had brought them over. Then he said, “Oh, these were brought in by Samuel around your age. He lives in a yellow wooden house nearby.” “Do you know why he sold them ” Tom asked. “Most people bring things here because they need money,” Mr. Byrne explained.
Samuel was just one of such people. His dad had died weeks before, and his poor mother was sick and needed money for medicine (药). So he finally decided to sell his basketball shoes to support his mother though he loved the shoes.
Not knowing the fact, Tom walked out of the store, thinking about the people who needed to give up their things for money. “If the boy who owned these shoes had done so, he was probably sad about it,” Tom whispered (低声细语), and decided to learn about what had happened to the boy.
注意：
1. 续写同数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He looked around the street and spotted (发现) Samuel’s house. _______________________________________
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Then, Tom began removing his shoes before Samuel, deciding to return them to him. _
