1、山东省德州市2022-2023学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解GRADING POLICYGrades help to determine a students success. To accomplish the goal of furthering the education and guarantee the same educational opportunities for everyone, the following policies and expectations are requested to be followed by all
2、 students. Grading MethodIn our school, grades will be weighed by the following three categories. Category ATests, Quizzes, Research Assignments, Projects, and Presentations. Category BHomework, Class Work, Content Readings, Notebooks, and Essays. Category CPrepared for Class, Class Participation, a
3、nd Discussion Participation. Grading CriteriaCategory A: 70%Category B: 20%Category C: 10%Within each category different points can be assigned per event. Participation grades are calculated at the end of each marking period. If a student does not participate, they do not earn any points. Completing
4、 homework assignments is part of your participation grade. Therefore, any homework assignments not completed will result in points being lowered from both Category B & Category C This reduces the possible points that can be earned and thus the overall participation grade. Due DatesDue dates are
5、final for all major grades. Advance notice will be given to help the students manage their time. Research papers should be finished prior to the deadline in order to avoid last minute problems, such as computer or printer errors or other distracting events. Students who do not complete or make up wo
6、rk within the scheduled time will not receive any credit for those assignments and will not have an opportunity to complete the work at a later date and scholarship is unavailable as well.1Which grading item belongs to Category C?AQuizzes.BPresentations.CContent readings.DDiscussions.2What will happ
7、en if any homework is not completed?AThe marking period will be put off.BThe overall points will be reduced.CThe participation point will be zero.DThe Category A points will be affected.3What can be inferred from Due Dates?AAdvance notice is unavailable to students.BPreparing research papers in adva
8、nce is essential.CStudents can make up their work after due dates.DScholarship can be obtained on a second chance.Jo Land, a 53-year-old teacher, was horrified when she realised how much her sons school uniform was going to cost. She started thinking: “If it was this expensive for us, how on Earth m
9、ust families with more children cope? And thats not taking into account the cost of living. Food, fuel and energy prices are going up for everyone. It seems wrong if it prevents some children from attending school. ”Therefore, Land bought a new plastic dustbin and put it outside her house, with a si
10、gn reading, “School uniform drop-off”. She set up an online group called School Uniform Swap and asked people to donate good-quality used uniforms for free. The operation started to grow almost immediately. People drive up and drop the clothing in her bin. Land sorts through it, keeps it and posts d
11、etails about donations on her group. Recipients can come and collect at their leisure. She even drops clothes at the homes of people without cars. “Every child going to school deserves to feel smart and proud. We dont want children to go to school feeling negative, because that affects their learnin
12、g. ”Land says. There is also a beneficial impact on the environmentthe project stops good-quality uniforms ending up as landfill. Land has noticed that people rarely take without also giving: “Sometimes people leave flowers on the bin, or they drop off some outgrown clothes as well, even if its just
13、 a polo shirt or a few jumpers.” She says she has never received soiled uniform: “Everything is always really clean.”Parents send messages to express their thanks, saying she is doing a wonderful thing and talking about how hard things are at the moment. Land also receives so many messages from peop
14、le who are absolutely desperate, because they cannot afford uniforms for their children. She is thinking about all the people in her community who will struggle this winter. Her determination to ensure children can access the uniforms they deserve grows ever stronger.4What inspired Land to launch th
15、e donation of school uniforms?AThe schools request.BThe environmental needs.CThe price of school uniforms.DThe students personal tastes.5What can we know about the used uniforms?AThey are of high quality.BPeople mainly swap them online.CThey are sold at low cost.DPeople have to drive to get them.6Wh
16、ich of the following can best describe Land?ACurious and diligent.BConsiderate and cautious.CInspiring and courageous.DResponsible and determined.7What is the best title of the text?AUniform exchange to protect nature.BUniform swap to help the disadvantaged.CRecycling school uniforms becoming popula
17、rDLow-income families struggling for uniforms.Trees dont look at the calendar to see when spring arrives, but they seem to know when spring is here better than we do. The annual shift from winter to spring is a breathtaking event to watch as leaves become green and a lush (苍翠的) environment reveals i
18、tself. Recently a research takes a look at why trees in cities are turning green earlier than expected. Scientists use satellite imagery to see when plants turn green. By comparing spring green-ups in the 85 largest US cities, scientists found that on average trees start to turn green nine days earl
19、ier in cities due to the combined effect of artificial lights and urban heat effect. According to the findings, one of the reasons is the artificial light. City lights brightening the night skies, billboard signs lit up on roadways and car headlights all contribute to shifting the regular day to nig
20、ht cycle that plants and trees rely on. In order to stay alive during cruel winters, trees hit the pause button on their growth. Since temperatures can vary dramatically throughout the winter, the length of daylight is the signal trees look for to safely start growing again and turn green. On averag
21、e cities are typically 1.8 to 5.4F warmer than rural areas. This is known as the urban heat island effect. The changes in city environments may affect seasonal changes even more than climate warming and can affect the allergy and mosquito season, water cycles, and also affect pollinators (授粉媒介). Des
22、pite the worries and concern, it isnt all bad news. “With a longer growing season, trees would be able to absorb more carbon dioxide, ”A researcher said. “Hopefully theyd have a longer period to do the cooling effect that can help mitigate the urban heating effect in cities. ”8What is the purpose of
23、 the text?ATo reveal how trees survive bitter winters.BTo warn how human activities disturb nature.CTo explain why trees turn green earlier in cities.DTo clarify how trees turning green earlier benefits cities.9How did the scientists conduct their research?ABringing out urban heat island effect.BDev
24、eloping pictures shot by the satellite.CAllowing the city environment to reveal itself.DComparing the green-up time in sample cities.10Which of the following elements contributes to trees turning green earlier?AStreet lamps.BWater cycle.CRoad signs.DPlant pollinators.11What does the underlined word
25、“mitigate” mean in the last paragraph?ADeepen.BDevelop.CRelieve.DRealize.Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in the current accelerated, unexpected changes. More and more Americans are turning back with longing to what feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual
26、typewriters, even decades-old video games. Is it a mistake to miss the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it suggests loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coont
27、z argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contributes to anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, etc. But new studies suggest that a modest amount of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity
28、 and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self-discovery and memories are a psychological response when you want to take a break from negativity. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally,” says Krystine Batcho, a ps
29、ychologist. “That is such a powerful comfort, knowing that there was a time in life when we didnt have to earn our love.” Nostalgia can turn even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Lets not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to countless Ameri
30、can writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, “After all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then.”So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, a long-gone family pet, etc. As Dr. Sedikides says, “Nostalgia is absolutely central to huma
31、n experience.” But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well: “You cant have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.”12How is nostalgia viewed by the psychologists in Paragraph 2?AIt might leave a person in low
32、spirits.BIt suggests loneliness suffered in the past.CIt saves people from dull reality temporarily.DIt helps to solve the problems in modern life.13What aspect of nostalgia is discussed in Paragraph 3?AIts reasons.BIts benefits.CIts side effects.DIts working principles.14Why is Mark Twain mentioned
33、 in the passage?AHe had a strong sense of identity.BHe took pictures of the good old days.CHe is an example of being obsessed with the pastDHe drew inspiration from nostalgia for his works.15What is the authors attitude towards nostalgia?ACritical.BDoubtful.CObjective.DIndifferent,二、七选五Many people w
34、ith a combined love of reading and writing want to become book reviewers. _16_ But most have at least a high school diploma, or often a college degree in literature or a related field. An English degree and a writing degree are also popular choices for professional book reviewers. It generally takes
35、 much patience to become a book reviewer. Its important to learn much about book reviewing beforehand. Read as many book reviews as possible to get a sense for the tone and content found in the reviews. And remember book reviews are a little different from book critics. _17_If you want to become a b
36、ook reviewer, its important to determine what type of book you wish to review. Most book reviewers focus on one specific type. _18_ Whichever type you want to review, you should truly enjoy reading it, and be relatively knowledgeable about common themes and plot methods. _19_ Even if the reviews are
37、 never published, its important to have samples. Most editors wont hire a reviewer without any sample pieces. It may be easier to start writing for a university newspaper while still in college, or for a local newspaper. Another option is to write reviews and post them on a blog. Thus, you prepare y
38、ourself for becoming a book reviewer, Most book reviewers are freelance writers who are paid per piece, if they are paid at all. _20_ In exchange, they will receive free books to review, sometimes ahead of their publication dates. Like any other freelance writing career, it can be difficult to get s
39、tarted, but it wont be long for someone who really enjoys doing that.AAnd the salary can be high.BIt can be historical fiction, or anything else.CSome simply write book reviews on a volunteer basis.DInterestingly, there are different types of book reviewers.EIts impossible to become a reviewer witho
40、ut writing some reviews.FBook reviews are traditionally less formal compared with book critics.GThere are no specific educational requirements for becoming book reviewers.三、完形填空Budha Magar, who lost both of his legs, hopes to become the first double above-the- knee amputee (截肢者) to climb Qomolangma.
41、 Though he will be _21_ with special legs, the 43-year-old will essentially be crawling up Qomolangma using his _22_. He estimates it will take him three times longer than able-bodied climbers to reach the summit, though he is _23_ he will be faster than average on the ladder sections because of his
42、 superior upper body strength. Indeed, moving up without knees is _24_ hard. Magar, an infectiously _25_ and cheerful man, describes his walking gesture as “like a penguin” . In an interview, he jokes about the _26_ of living without legs like “no smelly socks” . As well as pushing his own body, he
43、wants to change _27_ about disability. “Even now, disabled people are viewed as the burden of the earth, ”he says. In 2010, suddenly legless, he spent at least 18 months _28_ , drinking too much, before a charity offered him the _29_ to go skydiving. “That was a big turning point, especially for my
44、confidence, ” he says. “And when I _30_ the ground I realised without legs I can do many things.” He realised that it was his mind as much as his body holding him back:“I didnt know how _31_ the mind is. If we set our minds, our body will _32_.”He began doing sportsrock climbing, golf, table tennisb
45、efore setting his sights on mountaineering. Before long, a childhood dream to climb Qomolangma _33_ , and he began training in earnest. Success on the worlds highest mountain can never be _34_ , but his expedition belief illustrates his mindset: no legs, no _35_.21AequippedBguidedClinkedDfilled22Ale
46、gsBhandsCimaginationDambition23AconfidentBcuriousCfortunateDcontent24ArarelyBslightlyCcasuallyDsignificantly25AcuriousBpoliteCpatientDoptimistic26ArightsBcomfortCadvantagesDfreedom27AfearBviewsCconcernsDsympathy28AawkwardBashamedCdepressedDexhausted29AchanceBmessageCdirectionDability30Aescaped fromB
47、headed offCmoved aroundDlanded on31ApowerfulBdangerousCconfusingDstrange32ArecoverBfollowCrelaxDrelieve33AfadedBwanderedCresurfacedDchanged34AsimplifiedBguaranteedCclarifiedDrecorded35AcourageBrespectClimitsDdreams四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料, 在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you heard of the Huangjuewan Overpass (立交桥)? It _36_ (lie)in the city of Chongqing in China. It went through years of planning and actual _37_ (construct) work. When its first few photos hit the Internet, many people were _38_ (anx
