1、重庆市第七中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末英语试题一、阅读理解The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.Tonal2, 995 AT TONAL. COMTonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort
2、 of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.Hisense 75 U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV1, 800 AT BEST BUY8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, w
3、hich focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TVs which all run over 5, 000, its the most cost-efficien
4、t version of the tech weve got.VIVE Flow499 AT VIVE. COMVive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you d wear to snowboard. Theyre extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set-that s connected with thing
5、s like watching Netflix. Its the calmest headset Ive ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one s for the not-gamers.Dyson Purifier HumidifyCool Formaldehyde920 AT WALMARTFor people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dys
6、on has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.1Which device will get your money worth best?ATonal.BHisense 75 U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV.CVIVE Flow.DDyson
7、Purifier HumidifyCool Formaldehyde.2What statement of Vive goggles is TRUE?AThey are user-friendly.BThey help keep track of weight.CThey appeal to gamers.DThey are intended for who are allergic to dust.3Where is the text probably take from?AA consumer review.BA science report.CA product brochure.DAn
8、 online journal.Night fell. A policeman was patrolling(巡逻) in his block when he noticed a man leaning against the doorway of a restaurant. “Its all right here, officer, Im waiting for a friend. 20 years ago tonight, I dined here with Jimmy Wells, my best buddy. I was to leave for the West the next d
9、ay. We agreed to meet here again 20 years later.” said the man, striking a match to light his cigar. “Hope your friend comes around.” said the policeman, passing on along his beat.20 minutes later a tall man in a long overcoat went directly to the waiting man. “Is that you, Bob?” he asked doubtfully
10、. “Is that you, Jimmy Wells?” cried the man. “Oh!” exclaimed the new arrival. “Its Bob! How has the West treated you, old sport?” “Its given me everything. Youve changed lots so tall by two or three inches.” “I grew a bit.” “Doing well here?” “Moderately. Come on, let s go to my place and have a goo
11、d talk. ”The two hit the road, arm in arm, with one boasting his career in the West. At the corner stood a drug store, brilliant with electric lights. When they came into this glare, each of them stared at the others face.The man from the West stopped and released his arm, “Youre not Jimy Wells. 20
12、years is not long enough to change a mans nose from a Roman to a pug.”“It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one,” said the tall man. “Youve been under arrest for ten minutes, Silky Bob. Chicago thinks you may have dropped over our way and wires us she wants to have a chat with you. Before goin
13、g to the station, heres a note to you from Patrol man Wells.”The man unfolded the note, reading:“Bob: I was at the appointed place on time. When you struck the match, I saw it was the face wanted in Chicago. Somehow I couldnt do it myself, so I went around and got a plain clothes man to do the job.
14、JIMMY.”4Why did Bob show up at the doorway of the restaurant?ABecause he wanted to avoid being caught by the policeman.BBecause he expected to taste the best food again in his hometown.CBecause he tried to keep the appointment with his old friend.DBecause he attempted to bring back the old memories
15、in the restaurant.5How did Bob find out that the tall man was not the real Jimmy Wells?ABy his height.BBy his accent.CBy his character.DBy his nose.6According to the last three paragraphs, it can be inferred that_.ABob failed to recognize the false Jimmy Wells from start to finish.BBob was likely to
16、 have committed a crime in the West.CJimmy Wells did not turn up to meet Bob as appointed.DJimmy Wells thought friendship with Bob mattered most.7What can be best used to describe Jimmy Wells?AAmbitious and considerate.BHardworking and iron-minded.CResponsible and patient.DStraight and fair-minded.W
17、ith red face and claws plus a large, curved black beak and crest the crested ibis(朱鹮) is known as the beauty bird or fairy bird in China. They have existed for nearly 60 million years and were widespread in China, Korea, Japan and Russia until the 1960s when the widespread use of pesticides and fert
18、ilizers, plus a loss of habitat, drove the birds to near extinction. At one point, the entire species around the world was perceived to be down to only six birds.However, Liu Yinzeng, then a researcher at the Zoology Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, refused to accept what seemed to be t
19、he birds destiny. At 42, he headed a team setting out on a mission in 1975 to search for crested ibises in the wild in China. His team searched through mountainous areas in nine provinces over three years, yet all to no avail. Finally, in May 1981, a breakthrough came. The team found two adult crest
20、ed ibises in Yang county in Shaanxi province. A week later, two other adult crested ibises with three chicks were found nesting in a tree at a farm in the same area.Steps were taken to ensure the birds were not disturbed, with people stationed 24/7 near the tree to prevent attacks by other animals.
21、Farmers were also banned from using fertilizers and pesticide at the nearby farm for fear of poisoning the birds. A ban was also placed on shooting guns in case it scared the birds away.The area where the birds were initially found became the site of the first crested ibis conservation station in Ch
22、ina and 19 chicks were born from 1981 until 1990. A breeding program for the birds was later started in the 1990s and crested ibises began to nest in Zhejiang, Sichuan and Henan provinces. Today, some five decades later, the number of crested ibises in China has reached more than 2,600 at the last c
23、ount, the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua reported this month.8What can we learn about the crested ibises from the first paragraph?AThey are the most beautiful birds in China.BThey used to be globally widespread.CThey are perceived as an extremely endangered species.DThey faced a sharp decline
24、in numbers owing to human activities.9What do the underlined words “to no avail” mean in paragraph 2?ABeyond control.BIn vain.CBy chance.DOn display10How were the crested ibises protected after they were found in the wild?APeople guarded them near the tree day and night.BThey were raised in another
25、new conservation station.CGuns were banned to avoid illegal bird-hunting.DA breeding program for them began immediately.11Which can be a suitable title for the text?AHow Chinese Scientists Found Crested IbisBThe Price China Paid in Protecting WildlifeCHow China Saved Crested Ibis from ExtinctionDChi
26、nas Roadmap to Human-Nature HarmonyNuclear bombs. Thats the go-to answer for incoming space objects like asteroids(小行星) and comets, as far as Hollywood is concerned. Movies like Deep Impact and Armageddon rely on nuclear weapons, delivered by stars like Bruce Willis, to save the world and deliver th
27、e drama.But planetary defense experts say in reality, if astronomers spotted a dangerous incoming space rock, the safest and best answer might be something unnoticeable, like simply pushing it off course by crashing it with a small spacecraft.Thats just what NASA did on Monday evening, when a spacec
28、raft headed direct into an asteroid called Dimorphos, which is around 7 million miles away and poses no threat to Earth. Its about 525 feet across and orbits another larger asteroid.In images streamed as the impact neared, the egg-shaped asteroid grew in size from a little spot on screen to have its
29、 full rocky surface come quickly into focus before the signal went dead as the spacecraft hit right on target.Events happened exactly as engineers had planned, they said, with nothing going wrong. “As far as we can tell, our first planetary defense test was a success,” said Elena Adams, the mission
30、systems engineer, who added that scientists looked on with “both terror and joy” as the spacecraft neared its final destination.The impact was the peak of NASAs Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), a 7-year and more than $300 million effort which launched a space vehicle in November of 2021 to p
31、erform humanitys first ever test of planetary defense technology. It will be about two months, scientists said, before they will be able to determine if the impact was enough to drive the asteroid slightly offcourse, probably shortening its original orbit.NASA plans to launch an asteroid-hunting spa
32、ce telescope named NEO Surveyor in 2026. “Weve tracked lots of space rocks, especially the larger ones that could cause extinction-level events. Thankfully, none currently threaten Earth. But many asteroids the size of Dimorphos havent yetbeen discovered, and those could potentially take out a city
33、if they came crashing down.” explains Lindley Johnson, NASAs Planetary Defense Officer.12Whats the function of Paragraph 1?AIt adds some background information.BIt introduces the topic of the passage.CIt presents authors main idea.DIt serves as an abstract of the essay.13How did scientists know the
34、spacecraft hit the asteroid successfully?AThey monitored the spacecraft with satellites in space.BThey recorded the whole process with a telescope.CThe little spot on the screen suddenly disappeared.DThe signal from the spacecraft was lost as it hit the target.14What is the purpose of launching the
35、spacecraft?ATo test technology for defending Earth.BTo end the asteroids threat to Earth.CTo search for evidence of alien life.DTo show engineers terror and joy.15Which statement will Lindley Johnson probably agree with?ANASAs plan will definitely a success.BLarger asteroids will no longer threaten
36、Earth.CNEO Surveyor is aimed to track smaller asteroids.DAsteroids are equally destructive whatever the size.二、七选五That you start out on one career doesnt mean youre stuck on it forever. People decide to change careers for many reasons. For example, your career goals have changed, _16_ or you want a
37、more flexible schedule. The bottom line: its never too late to make a change. So if youre thinking about moving in a new direction, here are a few tips:Think about why you want to leave. Its important to pinpoint what makes your current job not satisfying. Maybe your problem is with your boss. Maybe
38、 your personal values have shifted to something dramatically different.Assess your abilities. What skills do you have that would be valuable in other types of roles? If youre stumped, try reading over the job description for your current position to see what types of skills youuse every day. _17_ Pl
39、enty of companies value employees with those kinds of abilities. Chances are that you bring much more to the table than you realize.Research potential new careers. And dont limit yourself to online searches. The best way to find out what a job is really like is to talk to someone who has it. Reach o
40、ut to your network of contacts and try to set up informational interviews with people who do the kind of work youre interested in. _18_Revise your resume(简历). If youve worked for many years in one industry but are trying to make the leap to another, _19_ . You will probably want to write a functiona
41、l resume which emphasizes your skills rather than a traditional chronological resume, which focuses on your work history. Include details about any projects youve done that demonstrate your qualifications._20_ Hiring managers get suspicious when they see gaps on a resume so its good to stay put unti
42、l you line up a new position.Ayour previous resume may fit it allByour resume will need some serious revisionsCCan you think critically communicate effectively or work well on a team?DIf possible, shadow someone at work so you can get a realistic view of whats involved.EDont resign in a rush.FNever
43、give up in midway.Gyouve discovered new interests三、完形填空Peter Dinklage refused to fit in. As a child, he_21_ painful bone-shaving operations to fight against the side effects of his dwarfism(侏儒症). While watching a recording of his class play Peter realized he looked very_22_ from the other children.
44、He began to feel self-conscious about his _23_ and spent many years feeling angry and bitter because of his condition. Peter admits he _24_ walls around his emotions, in order to_25_ himself from being made fun of.Besides the small_26_, his bad temper, and constant cigarette smoking isolated him fro
45、m his peers. But he realized that through _27_he could change how people saw him. When he took a bow to the thunderous applause of an audience, he knew people were recognizing his talent and not just reacting to_28_ he looked.He moved to New York City to_29_ his acting career, only to find himself i
46、n a_30_ apartment full of rats even without an oven. Despite the terrible living conditions, Peter didnt _31_ to the attraction to take such an unimpressive role as an elf( 精 灵 ) just to pay the bills. Tirelessly waiting for a great _32_gave him panic attacks, but he was tough enough to _33_until th
47、e independent film “Living in Oblivion.” Because of his remarkable talent, people were finally beginning to take him_34_ as a performer, and Peter felt the walls he had spent years building start to fall.Eventually, Peter was able to find a way to both fit in and stand out, by embracing what made him_35_.21AexperimentedBarrangedCdesignedDunderwent22AfarBabsentCdifferentDfree23AlengthBappearanceCweightDbrain24AdecoratedBconstructedCdestroyedDequipped25AforbidBseparateCdiscourageDprotect26AbuildBstyleCdegreeDage27AsingingBlecturingCdebatingDacting28AwhatBwhomCwhereDhow29AchangeBpursueCacco
