1、重庆市西南大学附属中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末英语试题一、阅读理解Its not just people that are social distancing. Brands are doing it too.McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Audi and Volkswagen are just a few of the big companies that are interpreting “social distancing” with logo (商标) redesigns.The term, social distancing, meaning standi
2、ng 6 feet apart from others in an effort to lower the risk of being infected (感染) by diseases, has become popular recently.“Our current global situation is no joke. Its a serious matter,” Douglas Sellers, executive creative director for firm Siegel + Gale told CNN Business. “And brands designing soc
3、ial distancing logos have the potential to decrease the severity of what we are going through. The creativity, passion, and thought that goes into wanting to help, educate, and be part of the physical distancing movement is a worthy note,” Sellers said.McDonalds BrazilLast week, McDonalds Brazil pul
4、led apart its iconic (标志性的) golden arches in a picture posted to its Facebook page. The ad agency explained that despite the temporary separation between its customers and the company caused by closures of some of its restaurants, they can always be together. McDonalds is offering food through deliv
5、ery.Coca-ColaCoca-Cola is currently running an ad in New Yorks deserted Times Square that shows each letter of its logo separated with the slogan “Staying apart is the best way to stay united”. The brand typically celebrates togetherness and love in its ads.Audi and VolkswagenTwo companies that shar
6、e ownership, Audi and Volkswagen, changed their logos for their social media accounts. Audi separated its four rings in a short video telling people to stay at home and keep their distance. Volkswagen also promoted a similar video with inspirational messages and separated the V and W.1Why did the br
7、ands redesign their logos?ABecause they no longer like their logos.BBecause they want to sell new products.CTo draw more attention from the public.DTo remind people to keep social distance.2Which brand may provide its customers with take-away service?ACoca-Cola.BMcDonalds Brazil.CAudi.DVolkswagen.3W
8、hat did two companies Audi and Volkswagen do with their logos?AThey put newly-designed logos on their products.BThey ran ads in New Yorks deserted Times Square.CThey put up posters with four separated rings and the V and W.DThey each separated their logos for their social media accounts.Today us wan
9、t things better, faster and sometimes cheaper as well. Customer satisfaction is not enough to drive growth alone and isnt the toughest marketing challenge. Companies need to change their old slogan aim for excellence and deliver more a lot more! But the means of doing that is a hard nut.The other da
10、y, the hotel where I had stayed asked me to rate their performance. I completed their form, giving four-star and five-star ratings, as I had been very satisfied with the hotel rooms, the staff and their services. Imagine my shock therefore when I received the following apology email a day or so afte
11、r submitting my review:“Thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. I would like to apologize for failing to surprise or impress you. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to e
12、nsure we offer an outstanding experience in the future. I hope you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with an excellent experience.”Shocking mail, isnt it? I believe that is exactly why they get a 4.5 + star rating. For them customer satisfaction is
13、 not enough. They have to make guests super satisfied so that a return visit is a “no brainer”; no other hotel choice would make sense!How do you treat your own customers and consumers? Do you do just enough to satisfy them, or do you consistently look to exceeding their expectations? The above pers
14、onal example I give is one way that the hotel staff tries to correct whatever is not a “superior experience” and may serve as a lesson.4Which should todays companies seek according to the text?ALow priceBSuperior serviceCHigh qualityDCustomer satisfaction5Why was the writer shocked at the apology em
15、ail?AThe way to apologize was uniqueBThe purpose of the email was hiddenCThe requirement of the hotel was strictDThe reason for the apology was unusual6What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 convey?AThe hotel is the best hotel choiceBThe hotel will be remembered easilyCOnly brainless guests wi
16、ll come backDGuests will revisit the hotel without thinking.7What is the writers purpose of writing the text?ATo share his experienceBTo recommend a hotelCTo provide his suggestionDTo analyze marketing challengesWe all know at least one person who loves their food insanely hot. They insist that thei
17、r hot wings “arent spicy enough unless Im dripping with sweat.” From Latin America to Sichuan province, chili peppers and their famous burning taste have become a worldwide sensation. But how could something that burns so hot possibly be any good for people?In a study by researchers at Marshall Univ
18、ersity in the US, scientists made the first complete description of capsaicin (辣椒素) a chemical found in spicy chilis and its anti-cancer properties. Although capsaicin is not normally a good medicine due to some negative properties such as its spicy flavor, the study found that there are ways to bri
19、ng out its anti-cancer benefits while overcoming these negatives.In nature, capsaicin evolved as a defense mechanism (机制) in plants to drive away unwanted animals while attracting those that could spread the seeds, such as birds which cannot taste or feel the spice. From a scientific point of view,
20、capsaicin works by triggering (触发) a pain receptor called TRPV1, causing the body to react as if it had actually touched something hot and dangerous. Yet, this natural repellent (驱虫剂) for most animals has instead become a favorite food for many people, often called “chiliheads”.So, what is it that a
21、ttracts humans to capsaicin, chili peppers and spicy food in general? Besides its many health benefits such as pain relief, weight loss, and body heat regulation people love eating chili peppers precisely because it hits the pain receptors in just the right way.As an article published by Scientific
22、American noted: “People seem to enjoy and actively seek out many other sensations . the sensation of falling provided by roller coasters or skydiving, the feelings of fear and anxiety while watching horror movies, the physical pain experienced upon jumping into icy water, or even the feelings of sad
23、ness that come while watching a tearjerker.”So, the next time you bite into a hot chili pepper, remember: its not just healthy, but fun too!8What does the underlined word “property” mean in Paragraph 2?ATissue.BBenefit.CPossession.DQuality.9What can we learn from the result of the study by researche
24、rs at Marshall University?AThe study describes capsaicin for the first time.BCapsaicin contributes to the prevention of cancer.CThere is a chemical called capsaicin in spicy chilis.DThe negative features of capsaicin cannot be overcome.10How does capsaicin benefit plants?AIt prevents birds from eati
25、ng plants.BIt causes more seeds to be produced.CIt attracts some animals to distribute seeds.DIt helps plants survive in hot or dangerous situations.11How does the author prove spicy food is fun?ABy giving an example.BBy making a comparison.CBy analyzing causes.DBy conducting research.Schoolbooks ty
26、pically present explorers as fearless individuals who, for example, sail wooden ships to new lands. But today most explorers who are making fundamental discoveries are scientists. And whether the frontiers are tiny, like the human genome, or massive, like our deepest oceans, we still have much left
27、to learn about planet Earth. What modern scientists pursue equals anything in a history book or an adventure novel.Exploration is science in its most basic form asking questions of the natural world and, we hope, using the answers for the betterment of everything on Earth.Exploration has great value
28、. It inspires us, widens our knowledge and gives us hope for a better future. And the practical payoffs can even be lifesaving. Scientists who spent decades exploring what was in the atmosphere found that over time the concentration of carbon dioxide was rising. Without that discovery, we humans wou
29、ld now be living like the proverbial frog in a pot of gradually heating water, unsure why the environment around us is changing, and slowly boiling to death.The human drive to overcome challenges is an essential aspect of the human drive to explore, which, in most cases, spurs innovation. Early huma
30、n submarines that reached the bottom of the deepest ocean trenches (海沟) made the trip just once, stressed by the enormous pressures there. But eventually a more stress-resistant vehicle, the Limiting Factor, allowed investor and undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to reach trench bottoms numerous times
31、.Now there are roughly 4,000 autonomous Argo floats across the worlds oceans that dive down to 2,000 feet and resurface every 10 days, gathering data about basic physical traits (特性) such as water temperature and pressure. The Argo group will also deploy (部署) dozens of sensors every year that will g
32、ather biological and chemical data, leading to new observations about marine life.Other institutions plan to search the seas together, sending data to guide ships that forward the information to researchers on shore. Ocean research groups have made it a priority to openly share their discoveries and
33、 data with the public and to inspire the next generation of young scientists. Anyone can go along for the ride we can all be explorers.Captain James T. Kirk began each episode of the original Star Trek television series by saying, “Space, the final frontier.” Not necessarily. We still have plenty to
34、 discover right here on Earth, and we eagerly await surprises from the newest worlds we find.12Why does the author mention the example of the proverbial frog in Paragraph 3?ATo illustrate the significance of exploration.BTo stress the importance of knowledge.CTo argue for the necessity of innovation
35、.DTo show the impact of global warming.13Which of the following statements is NOT true?AThe discoveries made by modern scientists cannot match what the adventurers pursue.BUndersea explorers can reach the bottom of the deepest ocean for quite a few times now.CArgo floats dive to the deep ocean to co
36、llect fundamental information about the ocean.DThe human desire to take on challenges leads to the achievements of ocean exploration.14What can we know from the last two paragraphs?AEveryone is an explorer.BSharing the ocean data is compulsory.CExploring the earth can still be fruitful.DSpace will b
37、e humans final frontier.15Whats the best title for the passage?AFearless ExplorersBOcean ExplorationCEarth ExplorationDNext Frontiers二、七选五Science shows that stretching (拉伸) isnt actually literal youre not even “stretching” your muscles at all. _16_. It does wonders for both your joints and your musc
38、les. Whats more, stretching helps your blood flow, reduces your risk of injury, helps you lose weight, and even relieves your stress. So what if you dont do stretching after exercise?You could feel sickYou wont be surprised to know that when you exercise, you raise your heart rate for a period of ti
39、me. _17_, experts will tell you that its just as important to “get your heart rate back to a normal level after the workout is over.” This is also known in the fitness world as “cooling down.”“After physical activity, your heart is still beating faster than normal, your body temperature is higher an
40、d your blood vessels get bigger,” write the health experts at the American Heart Association. “This means if you stop too fast, you could faint or feel sick. _18_.”Your muscles will likely become stiffer and more sore (酸痛的)When you exercise your muscles, it produces an inflammatory (炎症的) response in
41、 the form of lactic acid (乳酸), which is actually what causes your muscles to become sore. When you rest or “recover” in the time between bouts of exercise, your body naturally breaks down and gets rid of that lactic acid. One thing that helps your body get rid of that lactic acid? _19_. Stretching h
42、elps you distribute oxygen throughout your body and muscles, which, according to the Healthline, “can reduce lactic acid production and rid your muscles of any accumulation of lactic acid.”_20_Having poor flexibility isnt good for your body. According to the experts in the sports medicine department
43、 at UC Davis Health, inflexibility will cause you to have muscles that tire quicker and joints that are more likely to suffer from injury, and your weakened range of motion will lead to less blood and nutrients to your joints. In the case of the latter, its why people often feel stiffness and pain i
44、n their “weight bearing” joints, such as the knees and hips. And sticking to stretching exercise after physical activity can hopefully improve your flexibility.AYou guessed it: StretchingBWhile its great to get that blood flowingCYoull be at risk of injury for lack of flexibilityDYou have to improve
45、 your flexibility by stretchingEIf you want some clever ways to work your muscles more every dayFA cooldown after physical activity allows a gradual decrease at the end of the sessionGIn fact, its true purpose is to lengthen and mobilize the connective tissue around your muscle三、完形填空For years, Vince
46、 Rozmiarek has been the man behind the message board at Indian Hills Community Center. The father _21_ the job in 2013 after all his children had flown the nest. He found himself with a lot of _22_ time and had no idea how to use it, so he figured this little side job would keep him _23_. At first,
47、he took things _24_, but when April Fools Day came around, he found the perfect _25_ to have some fun.He used the message board to make a joke about the neighboring town, and it received a great _26_ from the locals. Realizing that his humor was _27_, Vince decided to make his jokes more of a _28_ t
48、hing. He looked through books to find great things to write, and each message he wrote built up his _29_ in the area. Soon enough, everyone in town knew him for his jokes, and they decided to _30_ his humor with the world.It was in 2015 _31_ 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 _32_ it with photos whenever Rozmiarek presented
