广东省肇庆市封开县广信中学等几校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题.docx

1、广东省肇庆市封开县广信中学等几校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解An increasing number of students worldwide are considering studying abroad. The application process varies from country to country. If youre looking for a university with a strong international outlook but feel swept over by all the appli

2、cation options, here is some guidance to get you started.UKInternational students must apply to universities in the UK through a system known as Ucas. This system allows students to apply to up to five universities with just one application. It costs 20 for a single choice or 25 for more than one ch

3、oice.The application consists of a series of questions to determine the students schooling and predicted grades. The biggest part of the application form is the personal statement, in which applicants should describe their personal interests and related experiences.SwitzerlandSwitzerland has four of

4、ficial languages and is bordered by five countries so it is no surprise that its universities are among the most international in the world. International applicants may need to take an entrance exam if they have a foreign school certificate, and must also prove that they have a good grasp of the Fr

5、ench language, usually through taking a language exam. The full application costs 50 Swiss Francs for a holder of a Swiss diploma and 150 Swiss Francs for holders of foreign diplomas.CanadaInternational applicants have to write up a personal profile as part of their application, which is very simila

6、r to the personal statement required for a UK university application. Students will also have to prove their English-language competencythere are nine ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard, which are listed on many university websites.SingaporeThe process of applying to a Singaporean

7、university is very much alike, but overseas students may be delighted to find that the domestic applicants have to cover the same procedures: filling out an online application form and submit identification documents, supporting documents and an application fee of S$20.1Which country requires intern

8、ational applicants know French well?AUK.BSwitzerland.CCanada.DSingapore.2What part of the application is similar between the UK and Canada?AThe application system.BThe number of universities.CThe application cost.DThe personal statement.3Whats special about the application process in Singapore?AAppl

9、icants need to pay a lot.BIt is much simpler than elsewhere.CIts no different for native students.DThe competition is even more fierce.Moving can be daunting whether its to a new city or an entirely new country. The good news? Volunteering can be a great way to settle into a new community, meet peop

10、le, and learn valuable skills.Kajal Patil moved to the United States from India in February 2017. Having previously volunteered for two years as an assistant yoga teacher in her home country, Kajal was enthusiastic about volunteering and began looking for volunteer opportunities that match her inter

11、ests. She was drawn to a volunteer opportunity to review applications on behalf of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI), which aims to help Latin American and Caribbean business to bring positive changes to their societies and contribute more fully to economic development, prosperity

12、and security in those places.After connecting with the opportunity and successfully completing the application process, Kajal got to work. Her role involved reviewing 44 in-depth applications from potential candidates across Latin America and the Caribbean for a four-week fellowship in the U.S. She

13、was responsible for describing the business ideas presented by these candidates, assessing the social impact of their businesses, and determining the strength of candidates to carry out their plans. With almost 4,000 applicants in 2017, volunteers like Kajal were important members of the YLAI team.K

14、ajal says that this volunteer opportunity super-charged her existing skills, while helping her build new ones such as time management, business analysis, decision-making, planning, and presenting.She is now looking for her next volunteer opportunity and reflects positively on her experience with YLA

15、I. “A new country brings in a lot of new experiences and volunteering helped me to settle into a new environment,” adds Kajal. “By helping others, I felt needed in society. It promoted my confidence, and other people benefited too. Volunteering is a great opportunity to improve yourself, others, and

16、 the whole society.”Whether you recently moved to a new place or are looking to expand your influence on your current community, find a volunteer opportunity to empower yourself, and others.4What do we know about Kajal?AShe is an experienced volunteer.BShe received education in the U.S.CShe founded

17、a volunteer organization.DShe worked as a professional yoga teacher.5What was included in Kajals voluntary work for YLAI?ACarrying out the selected business plans.BAssessing the applications of candidates.CHelping candidates think up business ideas.DSimplifying candidates application process.6What d

18、oes Kajal think of volunteering?AIt contributes to local economy.BIt focuses on skills development.CIt helps develop peoples interests.DIt benefits individuals and society.7What is the purpose of this text?ATo share experience of volunteering.BTo recognize the contribution of YLAI.CTo suggest a way

19、to settle into a new place.DTo evaluate the benefits of volunteering abroad.Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a study by Cornell University suggests how lifestyles and decisions about eating may affect weight. Re

20、searchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their lifestyle. They enjoy food and

21、 therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed (挤压) between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In additio

22、n, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned (灌装) and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.

23、After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Dont Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely (很少地) goes to the gym.In spite of all these differences, evi

24、dence shows that recent lifestyle changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity (肥胖)or extreme overweightamong adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance (认可) and the young decline older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached

25、 17%and is growing.8According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, in what way are the French different from Americans?AThey cant sense when actually full.BThey regard eating as a key part of their lifestyle.CThey usually eat too much canned and frozen food.DThey go shopping at huge supermarkets more frequently.9

26、On how to stay slim, Mireille Guiliano probably agrees that_.Aone has to go to the gym every dayBone has to know how to eat much foodCwhen eating, one should know when to stopDwhen eating, one has to empty his plate every time10The underlined word “decline” in the last paragraph probably means.Adefe

27、ndBtraceCciteDrefuse11The text is mainly about the relationship between_.Alifestyle and obesityBchildren and adultsCfast food and overweightDAmericans and the FrenchWith almost all big employers in the United States now using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in their hiring processes, the

28、 public is considering some urgent questions: How can you prevent discrimination in hiring when a machine is keeping the discrimination? What kind of methods might help?Some 83% of employers, including 99% of Fortune 500 companies, now use some form of automated tools as part of their hiring process

29、, said the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) chair Charlotte Burrows at a hearing on Tuesday. She said everyone needs to speak up on the debate over these technologies. “The risks are simply too high to leave this topic just to the experts. ”Last year, the EEOC issued some guidance aro

30、und the use of cutting-edge hiring tools, noting many of their shortcomings. The agency found that resume (简历) scanners that prioritize keywords and programs that evaluate a candidates facial expressions and speech patterns in video interviews can create discrimination. Take, for example, a video in

31、terview that analyzes an applicants speech patterns to determine their ability to solve problems. A person with a speech problem might score low and automatically be screened out. The problem will be for the EEOC to root out discrimination-or stop it from taking place.The EEOC is considering the mos

32、t appropriate ways to handle the problem. Its agreed that inspections are necessary to ensure that the software used by companies avoids intentional or unintentional discrimination. But who would conduct those inspections is a more challenging question. Each option presents risks, Burrows pointed ou

33、t. A third party may turn a blind eye to its clients, while a government-led inspection could potentially stop innovation.In previous remarks, Burrows has noted the great potential that AI decision-making tools have to improve the lives of Americans, but only when used properly. “We must work to ens

34、ure that these new technologies do not become a high-tech pathway to discrimination,” she said.12What does Burrows suggest, people do?AMake their own voice heard.BFollow the experts suggestions.CStop using AI in hiring processes.DWatch debates about technologies.13How might programs in video intervi

35、ews select employees?ABy scanning keywords.BBy evaluating resumes.CBy analyzing personalities.DBy interpreting speech patterns.14What is a possible consequence of third-party inspections?AHigh expense.BUnfair results. CAge discrimination.DInnovation interruption.15What is Burrowss attitude to AI dec

36、ision-making tools?AFavorable.BDisapproving.CObjective.DDoubtful.二、七选五When were bored, most of us end up being glued to a phone. That might ease our boredom. _16_ That time couldve been spent on a different, more valuable activity. The following will help ease your boredom, and teach you to use time

37、 more productively.Reading._17_ Thats because they were forced to read at school. But when you have the option to choose which book youre going to read, you can understand why its enjoyable. Not only can it help ease your boredom, its also one of the best ways to expand your knowledge._18_People oft

38、en forget why theyre pursing something in the first place. Some may not even be sure what theyre supposed to be doing in their daily life. This lack of direction then often shows up as boredom. Thats why having goals is important.Exercise.Exercise is good and should be done frequently. _19_ Most peo

39、ple who exercise do it to look better in the mirror. But theres another reason why you should exercise, it improves our brain function.Cleaning up your room.Take a look around right now. Chances are that the space youre in, is far from clean. However, you have to change that, as our physical environ

40、ment has a huge impact on our cognition, behavior and decision making. _20_ But once we remove all this visual mess from our environment, were able to focus and process information much better.APursuing a dream.BPlanning and goal setting.CBut theres an opportunity cost.DMost people only do reading a

41、fter school.EBut for some reason, not everyone does it.FWhen our surroundings are a mess, so are we.GMost people dont read anything after theyve finished school.三、完形填空When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasnt very _21_ about it was that he could catc

42、h many fish while I couldnt. I usually got _22_ and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because “Im not a fish!” I didnt know how to _23_ the same thought. Besides, I _24_, how could what I

43、think influence what a fish does?As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really _25_. So I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending their meetings _26_. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to

44、water _27_. That is why fish _28_ shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish dont have any eyelids (眼皮)and the sun _29_ their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and _

45、30_ them.When I grew up and entered the _31_ circles, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like _32_.” But it didnt completely _33_. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” Years later, with great efforts to provide long-term _

46、34_ to customers much older and richer than me, I came to realize what we all need is to think more like the group that we _35_.21AcontentBfunCnormalDtypical22AamazedBconfusedCcuriousDupset23AshareBstrikeCpredictDread24AaddedBknewCreasonedDrealized25AsaidBexperiencedCmeantDclaimed26AlocallyBfinallyC

47、regularlyDusually27AqualityBdepthCheightDtemperature28AleaveBpreferCadjustDturn29AprotectsBcatchesChurtsDreaches30AenjoyingBfishingCstudyingDcatching31AbusinessBagricultureCgovernmentDadministration32AcustomersBsalespeopleCfishermenDbosses33Amake senseBmake progressCtake effectDtake place34AbusinessBcooperationCconnectionsDservices35AmeetBtargetCtrustDform四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。American scientists are working to develop a telescope to deploy(部