1、甘肃省兰州外国语高级中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1All the applicants will have _ second try if they fail_ interview test this time.Aa; theBa; anCan; theDthe; an2 How often do you visit your grandparents in the countryside? _, just because of the lockdown and stay-in studies at home.AOccasio
2、nallyBBitterlyCIncrediblyDIllegally3As far as Im concerned, planning everything so far ahead_ no sense so many things may have changed by next year.AmakesBmadeCis makingDhas made4_ the Internet is of great help both to our studies and life, I dont think its a good idea to spend too much time on it e
3、very day.AWhenBWhileCSinceDOnce5Youd better take down the phone number of the company for future_.ApreferenceBreferenceCmemoryDprogress6What do you think of the book you borrowed from the library yesterday? Its_ a book. It serves as a really good guide to job hunters.Aless thanBmore thanCrather than
4、Dother than7Nowadays more and more people abroad find_ almost impossible for them to avoid buying products made in China.AthatBthemselvesCitsDit8Ill never forget those years_ I lived in the small county with the workers, _ has a great effect on my life today.Athat; whichBwhen; whoCthat; thatDwhen; w
5、hich9We are told that_ makes mistakes must correct them.AwhateverBwhatCwhoDwhoever10Over the last three months, my roommate Lin Tao_ in the library every night.AworkedBhad been workingChas been workingDis working11It is the ability to do the job_ matters not where you come from or what you are.Awhic
6、hBwhatCthatDit12The school library is still_. You can borrow the book youre in need of.AacceptableBavoidableCavailableDaffordable13The teacher stressed again that the students should not _ any important details while retelling the story.Amake outBleave outCstand outDbring out14All the students _ som
7、ething busily in the classroom when their headteacher Miss Brown came in to fetch a book she_ there.Ahad written, were leavingBwere writing, had leftCare writing, has leftDhave written, has left15 Would you mind if I asked you a question?_, as long as it wont take long.AOf courseBNever mindCGo ahead
8、DDont worry16_ to my Chinese teachers handwriting, mine is just so so.AAddictedBExposedCDevotedDCompared17We have lost touch with the travelers; they_ lost in the deep forest.Ashould have gotBcant have gotCwill have gotDmust have got18Its reported that_ of the road_ collapsed. It needs_.Athree-fourt
9、hs; was; repairedBthree quarters; has; to repairCthree quarters; has; repairingDthree-fourth; was; to be repaired19 OK, Im at the crossroads that you told me about. _? Well, walk one more block east and you will see the bank on your left.ANow whatBSo whatCWhat forDGuess what20 Are you going to Li Mi
10、ngs birthday party tomorrow evening?_. I might have to attend a family meeting then.AIt dependsBSounds greatCThank youDAll right二、阅读理解Time Out Our Pick of Events Around the World SAN FRANCISCO BEER WEEK, FEBRUARY 7-16Breweries and venues exhibit a diverse selection of craft beers during this event,
11、with activities that include food pairings, comedy nights and cycling tours of the neighborhood. Prices vary for each event. sfbeerweek.org BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 1The 70th edition of the annual cinematic event takes place across Berlin, with screenings of 400 films in
12、cluding the international premiere of Matteo Garrones Pinocchio. New this year is the Encounters competition, promoting daring works from independent filmmakers. Tickets go on sale on February 17, but look out for free events in the Audi Berlinale Lounge. berlinale.dePICASSO AND PAPER, LONDON, UNTIL
13、 APRIL 13The Royal Academy is holding the largest exhibition devoted to Picassos paper art, showcasing more than 300 works which range from collages to sculptures and etchings. Highlights include Femmes Leur Toilette (1937-38), exhibited in the UK for the first time in more than half a century, and
14、cubist sculpture Violin (1912). Tickets from 18. royalacademy.org.ukEXCLUSIVE COOKING ATRS IN MARCHOn March 31, Business Traveller will host an evening with Theo Randall at the London Park Lane. Join us for a drinks reception at 6.30 pm followed by a cooking demo by Randall and a food tasting. Theos
15、 passion for Italian fare took him from Chez Panisse in California to head chef at the River Caf, before opening his restaurant at the Intercontinental London Park Lane in 2006. The business traveller team looks forward to meeting you. To book tickets, visit 21How long does the San Francisco Beer We
16、ek last?A11 days.B15 days.C7 days.D10 days.22Which event will you choose if you are a lover of arts?AFrancisco Beer Week.BBerlin International Film Festival.CPicasso and Paper.DExclusive Cooking Arts in March.23How is Berlin International Film Festival different from the other events?APeople can att
17、end the activity free of charge on February 17.BThe event is held every year.CBeverages and foods are not provided by the organizers.DTickets can only be booked online.三、阅读表达阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，完成对该问题的回答。In the United States alone, there are more than 80 brands of bottled water. That makes t
18、he United State one of the top bottled-water-consuming nations. A single-serve water bottle offers great convenience, which isnt the only reason for bottled waters rise in popularity. Many people believe that bottled water is cleaner and more healthful than tap water from public water system.That is
19、 a misconception. In the United States, tap water is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). By federal law, tap water is supposed to be tested every year to make sure it is safe to drink. Tap water also often contains naturally present minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. T
20、hose minerals make tap water healthful.The impact of bottled water on the environment is staggering. Approximately 2.7 million tons of plastic are turned into disposable bottles each year. The manufacturing of all those bottles requires large quantities of crude oil and water. That process produces
21、greenhouse gases. Bottled water is often shipped long distances to reach consumers, sometimes across vast continents. The transportation of the product uses even more fossil fuels and creates more pollution.“Back to the tap” movements are cropping up around the world. They encourage people to use ta
22、p water and reusable “sports” bottles rather than bottled water. Colleges and universities have begun to ban the use and sale of bottled water on their campuses. San Francisco, Concord (Massachusetts), and other cities across the United States have adopted bans on single-serve water bottles. Cities
23、in Canada (Toronto), Australia (New South Wales), and several states in India have taken similar action. Many bottled water companies are trying to do their part. They have reduced the amount of plastic in their bottles and bottle caps. Bottled water has become an international phenomenon, and it ca
24、n be an important source of safe drinking water. We should not lose sight of a more environmentally friendly source, however: the water that comes out of our taps.24Why do so many people prefer to drink bottled water according to the passage?_25Find out all the advantages of tap water mentioned in t
25、he passage._26How does bottled water negatively affect the environment?_27Design a slogan to appeal to your schoolmates “Back to the tap” ._阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，完成对该问题的回答。How do you feel about bees? Do you get annoyed when they buzz around you and do you fear their mission is just to sting yo
26、u? Love them or loathe them, these little insects are extremely important creatures, and without them we might starve.Bees deserve some respect they give us honey, and they play their part either pollinating the many vegetables and fruits we eat directly or pollinating the food for the animals that
27、we then consume. In fact, they are the worlds most important pollinators. Thats not all a study by the University of Reading in the UK, found bees and other pollinating insects have a global economic value of around 120bn ($150bn) and contribute around 690m ($850m) to the UK economy every year.So, b
28、ees are worth protecting, and although a small number of bee species are vital for crops such as oilseed rape, apples and strawberries, experts say we should be taking care of all our bees. Researchers say conservation efforts should be aimed at a wide number of species even those that currently con
29、tribute little to crop pollination in order to maintain biodiversity and ensure future food security.Unfortunately, in recent times, bee populations have been declining due to pesticides, parasites, disease and habitat loss. Its something we should be worried about because, as Gill Perkins, chief ex
30、ecutive of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, told BBC Future website: “They provide a whole ecosystem service.” The recent lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic seem to have given bee populations a little boost because they faced less human disturbance, traffic and polluting fumes.Conservatio
31、nists hope, going forward, people will appreciate bees more and encourage them to thrive as they reconnect with nature. Gill Perkins says, “They are beginning to realise how their mental health and wellbeing is supported by nature particularly by bumblebees, which are so iconic and beautiful and buz
32、zy.” So, it really seems time to give bees a second chance.28Please state the function of paragraph 1._29What reasons have contributed to the decrease in bee populations?_30Is the following statement true or false? Please provide evidence from the passage.Gill Perkins says reconnecting with nature h
33、elps improve the mental health of bumblebees._31What is the main idea of this passage?_四、阅读理解In Sweden, scientists are looking to a farm animal to help them find a treatment or vaccine against the new coronavirus(新冠病毒). Researchers from the Karolinska Institute, a medical university near Stockholm,
34、are putting their hope in a 12-year-old alpaca(羊驼) from Germany. Alpacas belong to the camel family.The scientists started by recreating the so-called “spike” protein that permits the coronavirus to infect human cells. They then injected the spike protein into the alpaca, whose name is Tyson. The te
35、am is collecting blood samples to see whether the alpaca can develop antibodies against the spike protein.In a statement to the press, the researchers called them “neutralizing antibodies.” If you neutralize something harmful, you take away its ability to cause harm. The head of the research team in
36、 Sweden is Gerald McInerney. He said the hope is that the neutralizing antibodies will be able to effectively block the virus protein - and thereby the coronavirus - from entering cells and spreading. The results could be used to develop drug treatments or possibly a vaccine for COVID-19, the diseas
37、e caused by the coronavirus. While the scientific work is still at an early stage, McInerney said his team has seen evidence it could work in people.In a Reuters interview McInerney said, “In principle, all the evidence would suggest it will work very well in humans.” He added however, that “it is a
38、 very complex system.” McInerney noted that the coronavirus mutates(变异) “quite easily.” So, researchers need to be prepared to develop several different kinds of antibodies.McInerney explained that his team began its research back in January. At that time, they say they believed the coronavirus coul
39、d become a serious pandemic. The researchers also knew it would take a long time to develop a vaccine, as well as drugs to slow the progression of the disease and save lives, he added.But why use an alpaca? Studies have shown that alpacas and other members of the camel family are known to produce na
40、nobodies. Nanobodies are easier for scientists to work with. Sharks have also been found to produce nanobodies. But sharks are not as easy to work with as alpacas.32Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?AAlpaca Helps to Make COVID-19 VaccineBHow Do Scientists Find Vaccine for C
41、OVID-19?CGerald McInerney and His Research TeamDAlpacas-An kind of Animal Belonging to Camel Family33What do we know about alpacas?AThey can always develop antibodies against the spike protein.BThey have been used to help treat COVID-19 so far.CThey are the only existing animals which can produce na
42、nobodies.DThe nanobodies produced by them may have a positive effect on the treatment of COVID-19.34What is Gerald McInerneys attitude towards the research of his team?AVagueBDoubtfulCExpectantDCasual35It can be concluded from the passage that _ .AIt is much easier to obtain nanobodies from sharks t
43、han from alpacas.BIt remains to be seen whether the coronavirus can mutates or not.CThe virus protein plays a key role in the infection of COVID-19.DIt has turned out that neutralizing antibodies will work very well in humans.五、根据课文内容填空阅读下面短文，根据上下文，给每个空白处写一句话，使得文章通顺、有逻辑。You might remember daydreamin
44、g during class when you were growing up. Maybe you looked out the window and dreamed, but your teachers discouraged it. As a matter of fact, _36_ Scientists agree that we spend an astonishing 30% - 50% of our time in daydreams._37_ Daydreaming can be defined as the reverie you experience while youre
45、 awake.Contrary to what you may have been taught, _38_Daydreaming Lessens Stress and AnxietyBy tuning out the noisy “outside” world, you allow your thoughts to flow freely. This fosters mental relaxation and exploration.When our thoughts flow like this, we are in what is called the alpha wave state.When we are in the alpha zone, we are calm and not thinking of anything with forced vigor._39_Research has established that daydreaming is correlated with higher levels of creativity. Take a break. The mind will still incubate on the problem.Bianca L. Rodriguez says, “Thats why most of us have aha
