1、安徽省十校联盟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Peaks of the BalkansJoin us for the adventure through the Accursed Mountain Range. The journeys unmatched beauty, undiscovered rawness and welcoming locals will leave you feeling relaxed and fulfilled. This hike previously won the World Travel &am
2、p;. Tourism Award and is one of the most beautiful hiking trails(小径)in the world.PACKAGE INCLUDES Accommodation in Montenegrin and Albanian guest housesWhere we stay is what makes this tour special. We have built amazing relationships with the locals on the trail who essentially welcome you into the
3、ir home. They treat you like family and serve you food and drink that only your grandmother could.Rooms are shared, but private rooms can be requested for an additional cost. Local guideEmir is a guide with a great passion and knowledge of the Accursed Mountain Range. He speaks fluent English, Serbo
4、-Croatian and broken Spanish. What to eatBreakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during days 28. Meals on the trail will be traditional local cuisine. Please make any dietary restrictions known and we will gladly cater (迎合) to you. Days 1 and 9 are arrival and departure days. Only dinner will be se
5、rved on day 1 and breakfast on day 9.MORE INFORMATION WhenThe dates are fixed for open groups. Additional dates can be requested for private groups. How much it is$950 (All inclusive) How to bookFill out your contact information and tell us a little bit about yourselves. Feel free to ask any questio
6、ns and well get back to you as soon as possible.1What makes the trip to Peaks of the Balkans special?AThe time.BThe convenience.CThe price.DThe accommodation.2How many meals are provided on the tour?A27.B23.C9.D8.3What is the text?AA diary entry.BA notice.CA travel advertisement.DA book review.Maria
7、h Galloway has observed her mother and other family members driving a car so many times. She knew just what to do when she was involved in a scary incident right in her own driveway. The trouble began one day when the 8-year-olds great-grandmother, Patricia Lynch, picked her up from school and broug
8、ht her home.Patricia had done this many times, but on this day, a moment of inattention nearly turned deadly. While Mariah was still in the car, the 79-year-old accidentally put her car in the wrong gear (档位).“She thought her car was in park but it was in reverse (倒车),” Mariah said. “It started movi
9、ng. She tried to stop it but she fell. The tire went over her foot.”Mariah immediately knew what to do. She jumped into the front seat and quickly pulled the keys from the ignition (点火装置), stopping the car in its tracks. With Patricias leg trapped under the cars front left wheel, Mariah rushed to th
10、e house to get help.Mariahs mom, Porchia Lane, came running, calling an ambulance when she realized what had happened. Somehow Patricia was able to pull herself out from under the cars tire, but her leg was badly injured and bleeding heavily. “Mariah went to take a towel. We wrapped Patricias leg up
11、 and caught the ambulance,” Porchia recalled, “She really thought fast.”Patricia is now recovering at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, and Mariah is being called a hero for her quick thinking. Even though the child admitted she felt scared during the accident, she managed to keep a cool head and avo
12、ided further tragedy.Porchia is left to count her lucky stars that her daughter was watching her while she drove. “She was able to think fast and she probably was calmer than me in this situation because I would have been crazy,” she tells other parents. “I just told Mariah to follow her heart and m
13、ake right decisions.”4How did Mariah Galloway know what to do in the terrible incident?AHer school had just started relevant courses.BHer mother taught her to drive at an early age.CShe watched family members drive a lot of times.DShe drove the family car secretly more than once.5What did Mariah Gal
14、loway do at first when spotting the danger?AShe called her mother for help.BShe managed to stop the car.CShe jumped out of the car to help.DShe drove the car off by herself.6How does Porchia Lane feel about her daughter?ARelieved and proud.BSurprised and confused.CWorried and regretful.DAnnoyed and
15、doubtful.7What is the best title for the text?AEducating Children Needs Many SkillsBNot All Kids Were Paying Attention to YouCA Girl Is Always Ready to Help StrangersDA Little Girl Rescued Her Great-grandmotherAustralia recently declared the koala an endangered species in Queensland, the Australian
16、Capital Territory, and New South Wales (NSW) because of its obvious population decline. In the state of NSW, koala conservation has become a key topic of discussion in the lead-up to the 25 March state election. However, the debate has focused on the expansion of protected areas and ignored the impo
17、rtance of koala conservation on private lands.The major cause of the koalas declinein addition to climate change, wildfires, disease, and encounters with vehicles and dogsis the loss and degradation(退化)of suitable habitat. In response, the NSW Government has expanded publicly protected areas in the
18、state. Over the past 20 yearsabout three koala generationsNSW has officially confirmed an additional 1.5 million hectares(公顷)of protected land, some of which is high-quality koala habitat.However, across Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory and NSW, 77% of the koalas range is located on land
19、 that is owned or rented by private citizens or businesses, where degradation continues. Between 2003 and 2020, agriculture, forestry and infrastructure(基础设施)development have led to the act of cutting down or burning the trees within 760,500 hectare in NSW, including in regions such as the Cumberlan
20、d Plain and Liverpool Plains, where koalas are known to live. Such development has reduced the gains made through new protected areas.The current NSW Koala Strategy adopts a free approach without any restrictions, which leaves private landowners, renters and industry have the power to decide what sh
21、ould be done in much of koala habitat conservation.An effective koala conservation strategy must include conservation measures in private protected areas, such as payments for ecosystem services, in addition to publicly protected areas. In other words, post-election agendas must strengthen protectio
22、n of koala habitats on private lands.8What did the discussion before the state election fail to notice?AThe voice of local citizens.BThe expansion of protected areas.CThe decrease of koala population.DThe koala conservation on private lands.9The decrease in the number of koalas is due to _.Athe atta
23、ck of diseasesBthe spreading wildfiresCthe worsening of living environmentDthe constant threats from climate change10What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?AAdd some background information.BSummarize the previous paragraphs.CIntroduce a new topic for discussion.DOffer some advice for the g
24、overnment.11Whats the authors attitude to the present NSW Koala Strategy?ASupportive.BDisapproving.CTolerant.DUnclear.Given that stress can adversely affect human health and well-being, including causing high blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease, it is essential to understand our
25、individual responses to stress and identify potential factors that can act as effective stress buffers (缓冲).In the paper, which was recently published in the Journal of Psychophysiology, Brian Leavy, Brenda H. OConnell, and Deirdre OShea propose that, although the previous research suggests that gra
26、titude and affect balance play key stress-buffering roles, to date, little has been known about the impact of these variables on cardiovascular (心血管的) recovery from acute (急性的) psychological stress.That was the focus of the study by the researchers from the Universities of Maynooth and Limerick in I
27、reland, who also sought to find out whether affect balance could regulate the relationship between gratitude and cardiovascular reactions to acute psychological stress.The research carried out at the Irish University of Maynooth involved 68 undergraduate students (24 male and 44 female), aged betwee
28、n 18 and 27. This study used a within-subjects experimental design with lab tasks in which stress was put on participants and then cardiovascular reactivity and recovery in response to this was measured.The results showed that the state of gratitude predicted lower blood pressure responses throughou
29、t the stress-testing period, which means that the state of gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect on both reactions to and recovery from acute psychological stress. It was also found that affect balance increases the effects of gratitude.These findings have practical value as there are sever
30、al low-cost gratitude methods which can contribute to well-being, including keeping a gratitude journal and practising acts of kindness. Previous research has shown how patients who make use of gratitude journals have better cardiovascular outcomes than those who do not. Another tool to help individ
31、uals express gratitude is a gratitude card, which is one of the suggestions from Mental Health America (MHA).12What does the underlined word “adversely” in paragraph 1 mean?AUnfavorably.BCreatively.CBarely.DFortunately.13What is paragraph 2 mainly about?AA new concept.BResult comparisons.CThe proble
32、ms of an experts research.DThe focus of the study.14Which is a finding of the research?AThe effects of gratitude are often age-related.BGratitude contributes to lower blood pressure.CAffect balance reduces the effects of gratitude.DAcute psychological stress is difficult to relieve.15What can we lea
33、rn from the text?AThe results of the study are not reliable.BThe methods of gratitude come at a high cost.CMHAs advice is confirmed effective by the research.DThe researchers have proposed new ways to express gratitude.二、七选五How to Interpret Crossed ArmsKnowing how to interpret body language is essen
34、tial to fully comprehending what someone is trying to say. But when it comes to crossed arms, how do we interpret them? Do crossed arms mean someone is angry? Afraid? Closed off? _16_ Weve collected a list of them below.Stress or insecurityWhen someone is feeling uncomfortable during a conversation,
35、 or when the person they are talking to says something that causes their anxiety, they may cross their arms. _17_ Anger or defensivenessYou might see someone cross their arms when they hear something that makes them angry or upset, or when they disagree with whats being said. _18_ Even if someone sa
36、ys, “Oh, interesting, go on”, crossed arms suggest they may not really accept or agree with what theyre hearing.Determination or arrogance (傲慢)_19_ Crossing their arms over their chests may convey determination or arrogance. What else is their body doing? Determination or arrogance might be accompan
37、ied by bright eyes or a false smile. If you want to display power or confidence in a debate, try to avoid crossing your arms, as it may make you seem more arrogant than confident.Practical reasonsIf youre speaking to someone and it seems like its going well, but then they cross their arms, dont thin
38、k too much about it. _20_ Or perhaps theyre sitting in an armless chair and need to cross their arms to support their shoulders.AThey may be hugging their body to keep warm.BTheres more than one way to interpret crossed arms.CMirror how the interviewer sits and dont cross your arms.DEssentially, by
39、crossing their arms, they are comforting themselves.EBefore you begin speaking, you will be judged on your body language.FYou might see people engaged in a debate folding their arms to their chests.GCrossing their arms is a way to create a barrier between them and the speakers.三、完形填空Teaching is not
40、an easy job. Aside from _21_ kids, they also need to try their best to make a difference in every child.Great teachers have the ability to _22_ students in ways others cant. They help _23_ their students eyes, _24_ them things that they couldnt see themselves, and move past what is considered “impos
41、sible”.As a former parole officer (假释官), Marilyn had witnessed many _25_ life circumstances that children were experiencing as a result of their _26_ being in prison. That is why she felt the _27_ to change her career and life paths.In January, 2000, Marilyn _28_ the “Healing the Child Within” progr
42、am for children whose parents are in prison at M.BSmiley High School in Houston, Texas. In addition, she created the program “No More Victims” in Houston, which is an hour-long class that _29_ creating a safer school environment and reducing crime and drug abuse on _30_.Over the years, Marilyn has s
43、aved hundreds of lives as she has _31_ confidence in her students and empowered them to turn their _32_ around. Many of her students recognize Marilyn as the _33_ that appeared at the right moment and changed their lives for the _34_. There have been many special feature stories about her work. Furt
44、hermore, in 2005 Gambrells story “Fighting the Odds” became a movie on the Lifetime TV network. Even today, she still continues to guide new _35_ towards success.21AcriticizingBeducatingCexaminingDdominating22AadvertiseBrestrictCabandonDinspire23AopenBcloseCrollDhurt24AbuyBshowCawardDchoose25Arealis
45、ticBprimitiveCpainfulDinfluential26AparentsBsistersCbrothersDgrandparents27AenergyBneedCatmosphereDluck28AremovedBviewedCdownloadedDstarted29Agave upBfocused onCreferred toDbelonged to30AscreensBshoreCmenusDcampus31AimprovedBlostCshakenDlacked32AcarsBheadsClivesDrelationships33AforceBbarrierCrespons
46、eDdiversity34AharderBlongerCbetterDpoorer35AcompaniesBwomenCtechnologiesDgenerations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。According to the traditional Chinese calendar, for every 19 years there will be seven leap months(闰月). “Leap month” refers to a repetitive month.The setting of leap month
47、 is a way to fill the gap of days between the solar calendar and lunar calendar in one year, _36_ is 11 or 12 days, so as to make sure the four seasons _37_ (basic) fit the months. The first three months of the year should be spring, the next three should be summer, then autumn and the last three months should be winter.There are some traditions and customs during leap month in China, which _38_ (be) varied in different places. As the leap month is a
