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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 arc social distancing. Brands arc doing it too.McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Audi and Volkswagen are just a few of the big companies that arc interpreting “social distancing with logo （商标）redesigns.The term, social distancing, meaning standing
2、 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 fbr firm Siegel + Gale told CNN Business. 4And brands designing social
3、 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 notc, Sellers said.McDonalds BrazilLast week, McDonalds Brazil pulled
4、apart its iconic （标志性的）golden arches in a picture posted to its Facebook page. The ad agency explained that despile （he temporary separation between its customers and （he company caused by closures of some of its restaurants, they can always be together. McDonalds is offering food through delivery.C
5、oca-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 share own
6、ership, 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.1. Why did the brand
7、s redesign their logos?A. Because they no longer like （heir logos.B. Because they want to sell new products.C. To draw more attention from the public.D. To remind people to keep social distance.2. Which brand may provide its customers with take-away service?A. Coca-Cola. B. McDonalds Brazil. C. Audi
8、.D. Volkswagen.3. What did two companies Audi and Volkswagen do with their logos?注意：1 .词数100字左右；.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Alex,Yours sincerely.Li Hua参考答案:1. D 2. B 3. DB 5. D 6. D 7. C8. D 9. B 10. C 11. B12.A13.A14.C15.D16.G17.B18.F19.A20.C21.B22.A23.A24.D25.C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 3
9、3.B34.C 35.A36. against 37. was 38. changeable 39. desperately 40. when 41. tricking 42. it 43. discouraged 44. announcing 45. punishmentcomplaints46. more significantpursuit47. to be admitted5(). occurrence51. forhad intended52. collectedfinancial53. determineddisappointed54. have been claimedresul
10、ting55. beyondattached56. Dear Alex,How is everything going? Guess what Ive got to share? Since youve always been fascinated by the stunning scenery and traditional culture in China, Tin writing to recommend a short video series, Amazing China.With the aim of showing what China is like to the world,
11、 the series really enjoys great popularity at home and abroad. The videos cover diverse landscapes, iconic attractions and cultural relics, allowing the viewers to experience a real taste of China. With insightful and detailed narration in English, you will definitely gain an authentic glimpse into
12、Chinese physical and human geography. Plus, its tuneful music and eye-catching pictures can be an inspiration for you, a photographer.I bet ils worth viewing. Looking forward to our further exchanges.Yours, Li HuaA. They put newly-designed logos on their products.B. They ran ads in New Yorks deserte
13、d Times Square.C. They put up posters with four separated rings and the V and W.D. They each separated their logos for their social media accounts.Today us want things better, faster and sometimes cheaper as well. Customer satisfaction is not enough to drive growth alone and isnt the toughest market
14、ing challenge. Companies need to change their old slogan aim for excellence and deliver more a lot more! But the means of doing (hat is a hard nut.The other day, 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
15、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 after 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
16、apologize for failing to surprise or impress you. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will he using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an outstanding experience in the future. I hope you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance (o
17、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 not enough. They have to make guests super satisfied so that a return visit is a “no braincr”; no other hotel choice would make sense!How do
18、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 personal 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.4. Which
19、 should todays companies seek according to the text?A. Low priceB. Superior service C. High quality D. Customer satisfactionWhy was the writer shocked at the apology email?A.Theway to apologize was uniqueB.The purpose of the email was hiddenC.Therequirement of (he hotel was strictD.The reason fbr th
20、e apology was unusual5. What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 convey?A.Thehotel is the best hotel choiceB.The hotel will be remembered easilyC.Only brainless guests will come backD.Guests will revisit the hotel without thinking.6. What is the writers purpose of writing the text?A. Td share hi
21、s experienceB. lb recommend a hotelC. To provide his suggestionD. To analyze marketing challengesWc all know at least one person who loves their food insanely hot. They insist that their hot wings arent spicy enough unless Im dripping with sweat. From Latin America to Sichuan province, chili peppers
22、 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 University in the US, scientists made the first complete description of capsaicin （辣椒素）一a chemical found in spicy chilis
23、and its anti-canccr 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 bring out its anti-canccr benefits while overcoming these negatives.In nature, capsaicin evolved as a defense mechanism
24、（机制）in plants to drive away unwanted animals while attracting （hose that could spread the seeds, such as birds which cannot taste or feel the spice. From a scientific point of view, capsaicin works by triggering （触发）a pain receptor called TRPVi, causing the body to react as if it had actually touche
25、d 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 attracts humans to capsaicin, chili peppers and spicy food in general? Besides its many health benefits such as pain reli
26、ef, 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 American noted: People seem to enjoy and actively seek out many other sensations . the sensation of falling provided by
27、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 sadness that conic while watching a tcaijerkcr.5So, the next time you bite into a hot chili pepper, remember: its not just h
28、ealthy, but fun too!7. What does the underlined word “properly mean in Paragraph 2?A. Tissue.B. Benefil.C. Possession. D. Quality.8. What can we learn from the result of the study by researchers al Marshall University?A. The study describes capsaicin for the first time.B. Capsaicin contributes to th
29、e prevention of cancer.C. There is a chemical called capsaicin in spicy chilis.D. The negative features of capsaicin cannot be overcome.9. How does capsaicin benefit plants?A. It prevents birds from eating plants.B. It causes more seeds to be produced.C. It attracts some animals to distribute seeds.
30、D. It helps plants survive in hot or dangerous situations.i 1. How does the author prove spicy food is fun?A. By giving an example.B. By making a comparison.C. By analyzing causes.D. By conducting research.Schoolbooks typically present explorers as fearless individuals who, for example, sail wooden
31、ships to new lands. But today most explorers who are making fundamental discoveries are scientists. And whether the frontiers are tiny, like （he human genome, or massive, like our deepest oceans, we still have much left to learn about planet Earth. What modem scientists pursue equals anything in a h
32、istory 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. It inspires us, widens our knowledge and gives us hope for a better future. And
33、 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 would now be living like the proverbial frog in a pot of gradually heating water, un
34、sure 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 human submarines that reached the bottom of the deepest ocean trenches （海沟） made the
35、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.Now there are roughly 4,000 autonomous Argo floats across the worlds oceans that
36、 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 gather biological and chemical data, leading to new observations about marine life.O
37、ther institutions plan to search (he 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 data with the public and to inspire the next generation of young scientists. Anyon
38、e 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 Iron tier. Not necessarily. We still have plenty to discover right here on Earth, and we eagerly await surprises from ihe newest world
39、s we find.12. Why does the author mention the example of the proverbial frog in Paragraph 3?A. To illustrate the significance of exploration. B. To stress the importance of knowledge.C. Tb argue for the necessity of innovation.D. To show the impact of global warming.13. Which of the following statem
40、ents is NOT true?A. The discoveries made by modern scientists cannot match what the adventurers pursue.B. Undersea explorers can reach the bottom of the deepest ocean for quite a few times now.C. Argo floats dive (o the deep ocean lo collect fundamental information about (he ocean.D. The human desir
41、e to take on challenges leads to the achievements of ocean exploration.14. What can we know from the last two paragraphs?A. Everyone is an explorer.B. Sharing the ocean data is compulsory.C. Exploring the earth can still be fruitful. D. Space will be humans final frontier.15. Whats the best title fo
42、r the passage?A. Fearless Explorers B. Ocean Exploration C. Earth Exploration D. Next 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 fbr both your joints and your muscles. What,s more, stretching helps your b
43、lood 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 fbr a period of time.17 . experts will tell you that its ju
44、st as important to “get your heart rate back to a normal level after theworkout 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 and your blood vessels get bigger,“ write the h
45、ealth experts at the American Heart Association. 4tThis means if you stop too fast, you could faint or feel sick. 18Your 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 the form of lactic acid （乳 酸），which is actually
46、what causes your muscles to become sore. When you rest or recover“ 一 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 helps you distribute oxygen throughout your body an
47、dmuscles, which, according to the Hcalthlinc, 4kcan reduce lactic acid production and rid your muscles of any accumulation of lactic acid.”20Having poor flexibility isnt good for your body. According to the experts in the sports medicine department at UC Davis Health, inflexibility will cause you to
48、 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 stiffiiess and pain in their “weight bcaring joints, such as the knees and hips. And sticking to stretching exercise after physical activity can hopefully improve your flexibility.A. You guessed it: StretchingWhile its great to get that blood flowing C. You,ll be at risk of injury fbr lack of flexibility D. You have to improve your flexibility by stretching E. If you w