2022-2023学年河北省石家庄第二十三中学高二年级第二学期期中考试英语试

2022-2023学年河北省石家庄第二十三中学高二年级第二学期期中考试英语试题

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SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP

Sponsor Teen Ink’s future magazines for any specific school or region that is important to you and

bring your message to a large audience of students, parents and teachers. We will print your name on

the cover of each issue every month.

Call (617)964-6800 for details and cost.

How school sponsorship works:

You select the schools—as many as you want—to receive future Teen Ink magazines.

Your company’s name will appear on the cover of every monthly issue for the schools you

sponsor.

Your total cost for a full year is only $195 per school for 30 copies a month—that’s 300 copies

per school year.

Advantages for your organization:

Your message reaches a large audience of students, parents and teachers, which tells them you

care about teens, their voices and their education.

We contact the schools explaining your sponsorship and your support of teens in the community.

We ship the magazines directly to the schools. There is no extra work or expense for you.

You will be working with an organization that has 14-year experience with teens, schools and

educators.

Advantages for the students you sponsor:

Teens are connected with their peers nationwide at a place that is specifically theirs. Students have

the opportunity to submit their work for publishing in our magazine, book series and website.

Students gain important reading, writing and communication skills necessary for success in school

and the workplace.

1. What will motivate a company to sponsor Teen Ink?

A．High profit.

C．Public reputation.

2. What benefit can the sponsored students get?

A．More attention from the public.

B．Greater access to big companies.

C．A good price for the magazines.

B．Zero cost.

D．Specific magazines.

D．A chance to publish their works.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Experienced teachers.

C．Brilliant students.

2. Chase Poust is a 7-year-old boy. He and his dad Steven, as well as his 4-year-old sister, Abigail

were out for a family boating trip on Florida’s St. Johns River near Mandarin Point. Chase and

Abigail were swimming at the back end of the anchored (停泊的) boat while Steven was on deck

fishing.

It was a pleasant outing—until a strong wave came. It was too strong for Abigail to hold onto the

boat. Instantly realizing his sister would be swept away, Chase let go of the boat as well to try and

reach her.

Steven jumped into the water but after realizing he couldn’t keep up with both kids, he was faced

with a hard decision, “I told them loved them because I wasn’t sure what’s going to happen,” Steven

told News-4 JAX. “I tried to stick with both of them. I wore myself out. She drifted away from me.”

Directing Chase lo swim to shore for help, Steven stayed behind, keeping as close as he could to

Abigail as the life-vest that was keeping her above the waves floated further and further from his

reach.

It was a tough go for the 7-year-old but rather than attempting to swim all out, Chase wisely paced

himself. Stopping to float or dog paddle when he was tired, he’d rest and then set off again. It took

Chase an hour to reach the shore. Once on solid ground, he ran to the nearest house and called for

help.

Rescuers arrived soon to search for Steven and Abigail. Miraculously, the two were found and

rescued about an hour later—more than a mild away from the family’s abandoned boat.

1. What happened during the family boating trip?

A．Chase went out fishing one.

C．Steven fell off the boat by accident.

2. Why was Steven faced with a hard decision?

A．He couldn’t stay close to both kids.

C．He couldn’t find rescuers nearby.

B．He didn’t know how to swim.

D．He wasn’t sure what might happen.

B．The boat ran into an anchored boat.

D．Abigail was washed away by a wave.

B．Potential sponsors.

D．Devoted parents.

3. What did Steven ask Chase to do after the accident?

A．To hold Abigail tightly.

C．To wait calmly in the water.

4. Which of the following best describes Chase?

B．To look for helpers.

D．To give the life-vest to Abigail.

A．Brave and clever.

C．Proud and patient.

3. Catherine Gallo, 20, couldn’t believe it when a fellow student at Hofstra University told her she

had gotten a stylish jacket for free from a new on-campus shop in Hempstead.

Gallo and her friend got their clothes from Hofstra’s Career Closet shop, where the professional

clothing makes donated new and gently used professional clothing available free for its students,

who can “shop” by appointment for clothing for job interviews and career fairs. Operated by the

Center for Career Design and Development, the Career Closet is in the Campus Living and Wellness

Center. So far, it has provided more than 1,500 students with items for their own closets.

Career Closets aim to address the need for students on limited budgets to have professional clothing,

and they’re springing up at colleges nationwide including University of Washington and Boston

College. Fashions such as suits, ties, shoes, handbags and more are raised from Hofstra employees

and the Center for Career Design and Development’s corporate partners, including accounting and

consulting firms such as Baker Tilly and Crowe

“It’s a great way to build up my closet,” says Margaret Sykes, 19, a new college student from

University of Massachusetts majoring in filmmaking. “I’m glad Hofstra is providing this service

because clothing is expensive now and a lot of people don’t have money to get business clothing.”

She adds, “I have mostly jeans and T-shirts, so I got a few business suits. I need something that

looks professional when I go out on a shoot to interview an important figure such as the president of

Hofstra University.”

Career center director Michelle Kyriakides says the shop’s concept is something she had in mind for

many years as a “personal goal”, even before she heard of it becoming a trend at other schools. “So

much of an employer’s decision about career readiness depends on how the applicants present

themselves, so we want to help our students feel confident,” Kyriakides says.

1. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “stylish” in the first paragraph?

A．Elegant. B．Typical. C．Precious. D．Creative.

B．Innocent and kind.

D．Honest and helpful.

2. What’s the purpose of Career Closets?

A．To raise money for poor students.

B．To provide students with part-time jobs.

C．To meet students’ needs for fashionable clothes.

D．To help students with limited money get business suits.

3. What’s Margaret Sykes’ attitude toward Career Closets?

A．Unclear. B．Supportive. C．Concerned. D．Passive.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A Shopping Center in Hempstead

B．Campus Life Hofstra University

C．Career Closets, New On-campus Stores

4. A new report from the World Wildlife Fund(WWF) and the Zoological Society of London, which

analyzed years of data on thousands of wildlife populations across the world, found a declining trend

in the Earth’s biodiversity and we’ve got limited time to try to fix it.

According to the data, animal populations across the world declined by an average of 69% between

1970 and 2018. Experts say the rapid loss of biodiversity is a serious and worrying sign of what’s to

come for the natural world. “The message is clear and the lights are flashing red,” said WWF

International Director General Marco Lambertini.

According to the report’s authors, the main cause of biodiversity loss is land-use changes driven by

human activities such as the development of basic facilities, energy production and deforestation (滥伐森林). But the report suggests that climate change, which has had a wide impact on plant and

animal species globally, could become the leading cause of biodiversity loss if rising temperatures

aren’t limited to 1.5℃.

Lambertini said biodiversity loss and climate change are already responsible for a series of problems

for humans, including death and homelessness from extreme weather, a lack of food and water and

an increase in the spread of specific diseases.

But the terrible news comes with signs of hope: Though there is no panacea (万能之计), experts say

there are feasible solutions to the loss of biodiversity. Solutions range from protecting forests to

establishing a cross-border trade system in Africa, the report said.

WWF chief scientist Rebecca Shaw said that humans have the opportunity to change how they do

things to benefit nature. “We don’t have to continue the patterns of development the way we have

now. Food production, unsustainable diets and food waste are really driving that habitat destruction.

And we have an opportunity to change the way we produce, we eat and we consume food,” Shaw

said. “Little things that we can do every day can change the direction of these population declines.”

1. What does the new report mentioned in the first paragraph focus on?

A．Climate change.

C．Wildlife habitat.

B．Forest protection.

D．Earth’s biodiversity.

D．A Center for Career Design and

Development

2. What is the main cause of biodiversity loss currently?

A．Human impacts on land.

C．A lack of food and water.

B．Climate change on Earth.

D．The spread of specific diseases.

3. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

A．There is no need for humans to worry about biodiversity loss.

B．There is something humans can do to stop biodiversity loss.

C．It’s impossible for humans to stop the decline of biodiversity.

D．It’s unnecessary for humans to continue benefiting nature.

4. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this text?

A．Education.

5. With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next

domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is

some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.

Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very

quickly. 1 But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90

days in advance.

Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can

sometimes find you discounted tickets 2 Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a

moving train three times a day for your meals.

Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even

if your trip is an overnight one. 3 In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them

quite cold.

Arrive early.

Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing

yours can be a disaster. 4 Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival

times.

Have fun.

5 Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside

the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by

the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile. If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one

mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.

A．Train trips aren’t for impatient types.

B．You’ll have views from both sides of the train.

C．The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.

D．That’s particularly true during busy summer months.

E．You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.

F．The cost will be a lot less than the cost of one deluxe double room.

G．He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.

6. It began in November 2016, when Hinton, then 17, got a text message from an ________ number

inviting him to Thanksgiving. When he asked who it was, the person ________ : “Your grandma.”

“Grandma? Can I have your ________ ?” the teenager replied. He received a photo of a woman he

had never seen before. It was Dench, now 64.

B．Economy. C．Environment. D．Science.

Hinton wrote back, “You’re not my grandma,” ________ a laughing face. Still playing along, he

jokingly asked: “Can I still get a ________ though?”

Dench replied: “Of course you can. That’s what feed everyone.”

Hinton soon ________ her mistaken invitation had turned genuine, and he decided to have a

Thanksgiving meal with her family, including her actual grandson, whom she ________ intended to

text.

Hinton ________ the conversation on social media; it quickly went viral. And it’s become an annual

________ that’s beloved by the families.

Last week Hinton ________ that the two would be celebrating the day together again. “We are all

set for year 7!” he wrote on Twitter.

“I would have ________ a wonderful relationship,” Dench said, when asked what would have

happened if she hadn’t invited Hinton over years ago. “I’ve changed my ________ so much on the

younger generation.”

Although Dench was ________ about the misdirected text in 2016 at first, both she and Hinton

________ it. “Family is more than ________ ” Dench said. “It’s the people you want to be with.”

1.

A．unusual

2.

A．promised

3.

A．picture

4.

A．drawing

5.

A．plate

6.

A．accepted

7.

A．evidently

8.

A．experienced

9.

B．shared C．compared D．formed

B．plainly C．seemingly D．initially

B．reminded C．realized D．suggested

B．message C．smile D．hand

B．demanding C．misusing D．adding

B．name C．address D．number

B．expected C．offered D．responded

B．unknown C．unlucky D．official

A．surprise

10.

A．explained

11.

A．missed out on

12.

A．view

13.

A．crazy

14.

A．supported

15.

A．company B．care C．interest D．blood

B．appreciated C．moved D．convinced

B．embarrassed C．disappointed D．curious

B．life C．spirit D．wish

B．kept track of C．given way to D．caught up with

B．recognized C．confirmed D．learned

B．tradition C．exception D．answer

7.

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。

Incense (香) is material that releases fragrant (芳香的)smoke when burnt. Yang Jinqing, an inheritor

of Qingyuan traditional incense making, has a burning desire 1 (develop) popular fragrances. For

decades, Yang has committed himself 2 the traditional incense craft in Qingyuan, 3 was named a

national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council in June 2021.

The country boasts a profound incense history 4 (date) back to before the Qin Dynasty. The craft

and its culture thrived during the Song Dynasty. It found wider 5 (popular) during the Ming and

Qing dynasties when it was used to fend off diseases, insects, mosquitoes and preserve people’s

health.

Qingyuan saw many incense workshops set up during the Song Dynasty, thanks to its close

geographical location to abundant herbal resources 6 (hide) in the Taihang Mountains.

Nowadays, with the 7 (increasing) expanding market, more than 50,000 people 8 (engage) in the

incense business in more than 500 local incense businesses.

Yang Jinqing has helped to establish an engineering center for herbal incense in Hubei that

specializes in studying ancient recipes 9 developing new crafts based on the fragrance. “We might

think incense culture is very elegant and, therefore, far away from us, but it is actually very close to

our lives.” he says. “When drinking tea, playing chess, reading or writing, 10 (light) an incense

stick can help calm the nerves and concentrate the mind.”

“I want future generations to appreciate the charm of China’s incense culture and craft.” he adds.

8.

假定你是李华，你校英文报拟举办英语诗歌创作比赛，现向同学们征集优秀作品。请你用英语写一则通知，内容包括：

1.活动目的；

2.具体要求（主题、语言、词数等）；

3.截稿日期及投稿方式。

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

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9.

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 was sure everyone in my junior-high drama class saw the paper in my hands shaking when I stood

up to audition for a lead role in the annual Christmas play. I was there, not by choice, but because

teacher Alice wanted each of us to try out for a part.

As a “good” student, I did what I was asked, even if it was scary. I was small for my age, wore

secondhand clothes and cried easily. At school, I was often the object of jokes and laughter and had

few friends. I wanted desperately to shrink back into my seat and be invisible. But there I was, on

stage. Reading was, at least, something I loved. So, I read.

I finished reading and rushed back to my seat. The spell was broken. I wanted to curl up and

disappear. When the teacher read the cast list and called my name, I wasn’t paying attention. No one

ever chose me for anything.

“Patty,” she repeated, “you are Star. Come and get your script.”

This is impossible! How can it be? With a pounding heart and cold, sweaty hands, I felt nearly dizzy,

but incredibly happy. I walked up unsteadily to get the papers. On returning to my desk, I felt

regretful. I should have refused. I felt as if everyone else were looking at and laughing at me. I

buried my head in my arms. Gently patting my shoulder, teacher Alice said, “Be confident, Patty.

You can do this. I know you can. I’ll help you.” With tears in my eyes, I raised my head and nodded

firmly.

So, I practiced every day — while walking to school, at lunchtime, before bedtime, even on

weekends. At first, I was worried about forgetting parts of a long monologue that took place in one

scene, but I managed to memorize it. I felt more confident after that. At last, it was the day for the

show.

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。

Everything went smoothly until it was my turn to give the long monologue.

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Fighting back tears, I continued my performance.

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