江西省九江市湖口县湖口中学2022-2023学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
2022—2023春季期终高二英语
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三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．Who will be home late?
A．The children. B．The woman. C．The man.
2．How does the man usually go to work?
A．By bus. B．On foot. C．By car.
3．What does Mr Green probably work as?
A．A policeman. B．A fireman. C．A repairman.
4．What are the two speakers talking about?
A．Clothes.
B．Tool.
C．Food.
5．Why does the woman look worried?
A．She didn't get the promotion.
B．She is anxious for her father.
C．She can't find a good job.
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．How old was the woman when she was allowed to drive by her parents?
A．18. B．21. C．23.
7．What month was the man born in?
A．December. B．November. C．September.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where is the new shop?
A．Opposite the hospital. B．In the shopping center. C．Near the college.
9．On what days is the shop open at the moment?
A．Every day. B．Monday to Friday. C．Tuesday to Sunday.
10．What should the man do to get a job in the shop?
A．Phone the manager. B．Go to the shop. C．Write a letter.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．How do the speakers go out for a picnic on the weekend?
A．On foot. B．By car. C．By bus.
12．What does the woman dislike?
A．Shimming. B．The food in the Water Cube. C．Animals.
13．Where do the speakers probably decide to go?
A．To the Amusement Park.B．To a small zoo. C．To the Water Cube.
14．Why does the woman want to take food?
A．There are no restaurants in the park.
B．The restaurants there are expensive.
C．The food in the restaurants is not tasty.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why did the girl switch language classes?
A．Her class was too easy.
B．Her mother asked her to do it.
C．Her interests were in another language.
16．Which language is the boy trying to learn?
A．Spanish.
B．German.
C．Italian.
17．What will the boy probably do to practice what he is learning?
A．Speak to his relatives.
B．Listen to the teacher.
C．Study the class material.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the speaker doing?
A．Doing a report. B．Giving an announcement. C．Introducing a flight.
19．What will the weather in Los Angeles be like this evening?
A．Rainy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny.
20．What does the man ask passengers to do next?
A．Have lunch. B．Watch a film. C．Watch a safety video.
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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑
Young Writers Awards
About the Contest
Bennington College has a unique literary tradition. We’ve had twelve Pulitzer Prize winners, three US poet laureates, four MacArthur Geniuses, and two of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. In celebration of this, Bennington launched the Young Writers Awards to promote excellence in writing at the high school level. Students are invited to enter with the following work:
•Poetry: A group of three poems
•Fiction: A short story (1,500 words or fewer) or one-act play
•Nonfiction: A personal or academic essay (1,500 words or fewer)
A first-, second-, and third-place winner is selected in each category. We welcome participation of both US and international students.
Awards & Rules
First-place winners in each category are awarded a prize of $1,000; second-place winners receive $500; third-place winners receive $250.
•No charge for entrance. Fees for accidents caused by participants are required.
•All entries must be original work reviewed, approved and guided by a teacher. We will use your teacher as a contact for the competition should we have any questions. For homeschooled students, please contact one to assist in your writing even if you have experience in such competitions.
Young Writers Awards finalists and winners are also qualified for undergraduate scholarships at Bennington. Young Writers Awards finalists who apply and gain admission to Bennington will receive a $10,000 scholarship every year for four years, for a total of $40,000. Young Writers Awards winners reaching the standard will receive $15,000 every year, for a total of $60,000.
21．What can be learned about the Young Writers Awards?
A．It rewards three winners at last.
B．It’s a tradition of Bennington College.
C．It accepts participants worldwide.
D．It offers scholarships to undergraduates.
22．What are the participants asked to do?
A．Hand in a personal essay. B．Have related writing experience.
C．Pay an entry fee on time. D．Find a teacher to help with the entry.
23．How much will the second-place winner to be admitted into Bennington gain in total?
A．$10,500. B．$15,500.
C．$40,500. D．$60,500.
B
Every year, over 7.72 trillion kilograms of plastic is washed into the oceans. There are five huge areas in the world’s oceans that are a “soup” of floating rubbish. One of these areas, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), is three times as large as France.
Over a year ago, a group called Ocean Cleanup began using a huge floating screen to try to clean up plastic pollution in the ocean. After several failures, the group is now collecting plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But the plastic is spreading out over a large area, so it's impossible to collect it piece by piece. So, the Ocean Cleanup had a plan. They got a long floating U-shaped tube with a screen hanging below it. As the tube and screen are pushed by the water and the winds, the U is meant to collect plastic rubbish, making it easy for a ship to collect and remove the plastic. The system uses the power of the wind and ocean, so it doesn’t need fuel.
The group began testing the first version, called “System 001”, last September. But it soon became clear that the screen was just moving with the plastic, not collecting it. Sometimes plastic would wash over the top of the tube. Even worse, System 001 got broken by surging seas and had to be towed to Hawaii for repairs.
But Mr. Slat, who got the idea for the Ocean Cleanup system, sees the project as an experiment, which means a failure is a chance to learn. The team collected and studied lots of information about what worked well and what didn’t. Then they changed the design. In June, an improved version, called “System001/B” was towed back to the GPGP.
The new version has a parachute (降落伞) attached to it. This makes the system move slightly slower than the plastic, allowing the plastic to be collected inside, as planned. But this success is still just the beginning of the work of the Ocean Cleanup. They want a better and larger system.
24．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 1?
A．Humans should try to prevent plastic waste.
B．The GPGP is facing different kinds of pollution.
C．Plastic pollution in the oceans has become a serious problem.
D．A series of problems has been caused by plastic pollution.
25．What was the group’s plan?
A．To make use of the water and the winds.
B．To create a ship to collect waste in the oceans.
C．To collect the floating plastic waste piece by piece.
D．To gather up the floating plastic waste in the oceans.
26．What can we know about the “System001”?
A．It was a failure. B．It was a great success.
C．It worked with a parachute. D．It needed to be fueled regularly.
27．What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3?
A．vast B．rough
C．calm D．peaceful
C
While facial recognition technology continues to promote many aspects of human life, it’s now being applied to aid the protection of giant pandas, Xinhua News Agency reported on 6 January 2022.
A nature reserve has built an AI-enabled video monitoring system to better protect giant pandas. Installed with 300 infrared (红外线) cameras, the monitoring system helps ensure the health and safety of 110 wild giant pandas there. It was put into operation two years ago, and has captured numerous photos and videos of pandas engaged in activities such as eating, resting and fighting for mates. It provides scientific data to help us grasp pandas’ living conditions and establish conservation strategies. More importantly, it achieves real-time monitoring of the reserve so that we can discern the threats to the wildlife as early as possible.
A recent study found the facial recognition system can automatically recognize various wild animals caught in infrared cameras, allowing researchers to collect data on giant pandas while staying indoors. It’s shown that by equipping the AI-aided system to retain the filed photos of giant pandas, we obtain a 98% success rate for species recognition. Its success rate of recognizing other wild animals can top 80%. In 2021 alone, this monitoring system captured 2, 896 photos of giant pandas and other rare animals and filmed 3,218 seconds of footage, showcasing the reserve’s sound ecological environment as well as a gradual rise in panda population there.
Head of the reserve’s administration, Liu Xingming, said researchers used the system not only to observe the dynamics and health of the giant panda population but also to learn about changes in the natural surroundings of their 
habitat. “The monitoring system has enabled systematic, scientific, and intelligent conservation of wildlife,” he added. “However, it is expected to be further improved and optimized in the near future.”
28．What does the underlined word “discern” mean in paragraph 2?
A．Solve. B．Affect.
C．Detect. D．Attach.
29．What can be inferred about the new technology from the study?
A．It contributes to species data collection. B．It makes panda population rise rapidly.
C．It precisely recognizes any species. D．It understands pandas’ facial appearance.
30．What is Liu Xingming’s attitude to the facial recognition monitoring system?
A．Critical. B．Ambiguous.
C．Objective. D．Conservative.
31．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Panda Facial Recognition Using Database
B．AI Technology for Better Panda Protection
C．Functions of Facial Recognition Technology
D．A Breakthrough in Video Monitoring System
D
Princess Louisa Inlet, a fjord lying 60 miles from Vancouver, Canada, is a stretch of wilderness. Accessible only by boat or plane, the 6-kilometer-long area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Its dense forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including mountain goats, eagles, etc. Now, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, the land will be preserved forever for future generations to enjoy.
The chain of events began in June 2019, when three neighboring privately-owned land parcels came up for sale. With several logging companies expressing interest, BC Parks Foundation knew it had to do something to save the land. Although it had “zero funds”, the nonprofit foundation agreed to acquire the land for CAN $ 3 million(US$ 2.3 million). Fortunately, the owners gave the nonprofit three months to collect the money.
After much consideration, the nonprofit decided to reach out to the general public through a crowdfunding campaign. To its surprise, money started rolling in from people worldwide. Among the donors was a class of fifth-grade students from Cambridge Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia, who raised an impressive CAN $1,109 for the cause.
But in spite of the outpouring of support, on August 28, 2019——the day of the sale deadline, the nonprofit was still short of CAN $ 100,000. Just as the officials thought there was no chance of success, a businessman from Vancouver stepped in with the funds. He wrote, “These protected areas are our crown jewels, and I think it’s madness to consider letting them go for short-term economic gain when they always provide much more.”
“It’s just an amazing thing people have done. They together have saved the fjord,” said BC Parks Foundation CEO Andrew Day. “Hopefully we do see more of this kind of thing, in the right places at the right time.”
32．What can we say about Princess Louisa Inlet according to paragraph 1?
A．It is a wild place and not approachable. B．It is impressive but not easily accessible.
C．It is likely to be at risk of being in ruins. D．It is especially loved by indoor enthusiasts.
33．What is beyond the expectation of BC Parks Foundation?
A．People’s sincere pray for the Inlet. B．The sacrifice of logging companies.
C．People’s support for the campaign. D．The permission to purchase the land.
34．How did the officials feel at first on the day of the sale deadline?
A．Hopeless. B．Cautious.
C．Annoyed. D．Serious.
35．Why are Andrew Day’s words mentioned?
A．To introduce the beauty of the wilderness. B．To stress the significance of the campaign.
C．To show the benefits of exploring the fjord. D．To evaluate the value of Princess Louisa Inlet.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
根据下面短文，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。
Warm up before gardening. Just as you do other types of exercise, its important to warm up before starting working in the garden. 37 Stretch your legs, arms, and hands before you start so that they will be prepared for the work ahead.
38 If you have a variety of tasks to do in the garden, set a specific amount of time you will do each and then rotate (轮流) between them. This variation in tasks can be especially helpful if you have one that is hard on the body, such as kneeling to weed garden beds. Weeding for 15 to 20 minutes at a time and then taking a break to do another activity will help to avoid pain.
Work in the garden regularly. In order to improve your health by getting exercise in the garden, you should do it on a regular basis. Getting 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day can lower your blood pressure. 39
Put in some effort. In order for gardening to count as exercise, you need to raise your heart rate and put out some physical effort while doing it. 40 If you want to increase your effort while mowing (割草), try using a push mower instead of a gas or electric one.
A．Vary your movements.
B．Do controlled exercise.
C．It can also help prevent heart disease.
D．Are you interested in improving your health?
E．Do you want to enjoy the benefits of healthy meals?
F．You should spend at least 5 to 10 minutes doing it.
G．This means that jut standing around watering is not exercise.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 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。
For years, Vince Rozmiarek has been the man behind the message board at Indian Hills Community Center. The father 41 the job in 2013 after all his children had flown the nest. He found himself with a lot of 42 time and had no idea how to use it, so he figured this little side job would keep him 43 . At first, he took things 44 , but when April Fool’s Day came around, he found the perfect 45 to have some fun.
He used the message board to make a joke about the neighboring town, and it received a great 46 from the locals. Realizing that his humor was 47 , Vince decided to make his jokes more of a 48 thing. He looked through books to find great things to write, and each message he wrote built up his 49 in the area. Soon enough, everyone in town knew him for his jokes, and they decided to 50 his humor with the world.
It was in 2015 51 a resident decided to bring his jokes and puns to social media. She created a page for the message board on Facebook, and she regularly 52 it with photos whenever Rozmiarek presented new jokes and puns. Soon enough, people from all around the world were laughing at his jokes, just like the residents of Indian Hills. He now has over 84,000 53 on social media, many of whom 54 wait for every new picture that gets posted.
Although Vince never did any of this for 55 , he’s glad he’s able to make so many people smile with his message board posts.
41．A．took over B．took up
C．brought about D．brought in
42．A．free B．precious
C．brief D．super
43．A．occupied B．content
C．well-informed D．hired
44．A．responsibly B．randomly
C．personally D．seriously
45．A．stage B．mission
C．opportunity D．platform
46．A．donation B．response
C．recommendation D．assessment
47．A．transmitted B．returned
C．appreciated D．improved
48．A．selective B．creative
C．moral D．regular
49．A．reputation B．business
C．fortune D．confidence
50．A．exchange B．share
C．publish D．collect
51．A．when B．which
C．that D．before
52．A．decorated B．contained
C．posted D．updated
53．A．customers B．followers
C．volunteers D．contributors
54．A．tensely B．curiously
C．eagerly D．impatiently
55．A．popularity B．fun
C．recognition D．honor
第二节：（共10个小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A new community, Oberbillwerder, is being planned in a suburb of Hamburg, Germany. 56 makes it special is that it has no driveways or garages.
Unlike typical American suburbs 57 houses have driveways and garages, this community won't allow you 58 （park）cars at home. Darius Reznek, a managing partner at a design company, says, "There will be no cars parked on the street, and 59 （honest）speaking, we want to give respects to walkers instead of having parking lots 60 （fill）with cars."
This new community will have schools, stores and offices which residents can walk or bike 61 on the green loops（环线）that connect the neighborhoods with public spaces. The streets 62 （use）as kind of shared living areas rather than for parking. For those who want to own cars, there'll be parking garages around 300 meters away so that for everyday errands（差事）it will be 63 （easy）to go by bike or walk.
The parking structures will feature ground-level community spaces like gyms and indoor farming. A 64 （develop）says these parking areas will also be able to store and collect energy for the community. If the demand for parking spaces 65 （decrease）, they'll evolve into new structures.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66．假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将于下周五上午组织留学生进行中国诗词朗诵比赛（Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest）， 请你以学生会的名义，用英语写一份通知。
1. 活动目的、内容；
2. 活动时间、地点；
3. 报名及奖励情况。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
Dear fellow students,
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Students’ Union
第二节 读后续写(满分 25分)
67．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
How much do you know about bear? Do bears attack people? The answer is certainly positive. So people in a small city in Colorado were concerned. Why? Last week, a large black bear attacked a family's coop and ate the chickens. It was reported by a local TV station. At the end of the news report, a policeman asked local residents to keep waste, pet food and even birdseed inside, and to report any bear sightings until the animal was found. The policeman also told people to always stay away from the bear when they saw it.
Sam is a 12-year-old boy. Earlier this week, he came to that small city to visit his uncle's family with his mother. His uncle's son, David, was very excited about the bear that had appeared in his neighbor's backyard.
“Sam, there is a bear in our city,” soon after Sam arrived, David told him.
Sam was curious about bears and he had always dreamed of watching one.
“Really?” he asked excitedly.
“Yes. It went into Mrs Brown's backyard last week. It ate all her chickens. But it had run away and I didn't even see it,” said David.
Sam listened with his eyes wide open. “Would it return?” he asked.
“Very probably,” said David, “it would return for food.” At last, he asked Sam.
“Do you want to see the bear?”
Sam immediately nodded. Then he asked, “But how?”
“We can put some food in the backyard. When the bear sees it, he will come in and eat it. But we should be careful. The bear may attack us if he sees us. So we should never make any noise.”
Sam nodded again, still in excitement.
Later that day, the adults all went out, leaving the two boys alone at home. Soon they started to take action.
They put some leftovers from lunch in the backyard. Then they waited behind the window of the kitchen and waited curiously. But an hour passed and they didn’t see a bear. Finally, they got bored.
注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1：
Just then, they saw something big at the gate of the backyard.
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Paragraph 2：
When the bear looked up, he saw Sam.
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