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1、2022-2023学年度第二学期第一次检测（高二英语）试卷 教务处命题中心考生注意:本卷共三部分，满分130分，时间120分钟第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的AB、CD四个选项中选出最佳选项。Family-Friendly Events in JanuaryZooLights:Glow Wild Jan. 1-19The Phoenix Zoos yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 19,allowing families one or more opportuni
2、ties to enjoy the citys zoo, with millions of lights giving an added dimension to he festivities.Glow Wild,455 N.Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, https/:www.phoenixzoo.org,$ 13.95 for general admission $11.95 for members.Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts Jan.4-18The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts feature
3、s the work of established and emerging artists, including those who create woodwork,metal crafts,food items,art and photography gifts.On Macdonald, off of Main Street in Downtown Mesa.https:,free admission.Family Fun Winterfest Jan.4OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fu
4、n Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play inThis free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snowflake crafts and face painting to go with warious stands set up by local sellers, with food and other offerings for sale at the event.9500 E.Vi
5、a de Ventura, Scottsdalehttps : ,free.Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eight-week youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring mentally
6、stimulating sessions for all.Mesa Art Center,! E. Main St.,Mesa,https/:,$93 for admission.1. How can you get a discount when buying a ticket to the ZooLights show?A.By bringing a friend.B. By becoming a member.C. By Booking a ticket online. D. By Joining a tour groupWhat can you do at Family Fun Win
7、terfest?B.Enjoy real snow.D. Meet local artistsB.Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts.D. Youth Fine Arts Courses.A.Have free food.C.Take art classes.2. Which event lasts the longest? A.ZooLights: Glow Wild. C.Family Fun Winterfest.As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a
8、 leader who could make the world a better place.Her passion to help others was awakened when,from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays.There she organized homework clubs and activities for children.Toumi witnessed first-han
9、d the destructive effect of desertification“Within 10 years rich farmers became worse off,and in 10 years from now they will be poor wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks/1 A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts（干旱）have led to an estimated 75 percent of T
10、unisias agricultural lands being threatened by desertification.Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change she is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing o
11、n natural products and fertilizers（月巴料）rather than chemicals.In 2012, Toumi consolidated her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action/! want to show young people in rural areas that they can cr
12、eate opportunities where they are Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.”By September 2016,more than 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent surviva
13、l rate. Toumi estimates that some 3million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisias farmland. She expects to plant 1 million trees by 2018.In the next couple of years,Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco.3. How did Toumis holiday trips to Tunisia influence her?A. They made h
14、er decide to leave the country.B. They helped her better understand her fatherC. They fired her enthusiasm for helping othersD. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher.4. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisias farmland?A.Less rainfallB. Soil pollution.C. Cold weather.D.Forest
15、damage.5. Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia?A. To create job opportunities for young people.B. To help the children obtain a basic education.C. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.D. To strengthen the protection of local farmland.6. Which of the following can be the best tit
16、le for the text?A.Fighting Poverty in North AfricaB.Saving Water in TunisiaC. Sustainable Farming against Deserts D.Planting Trees for moneyCAs one of the biggest: topics of the last decade, sustainability has become the beacon（灯塔）o hope to protect the planet.From supermarkets taking action on plast
17、ic packaging to the zero was to movement that can be practised from your kitchen, changes made by individuals and organizations across the globe have had an impact on the way we think, shop and live.So what does that mean for the world of technology? Youd be forgiven for thinking that the words sust
18、ainable and technology” dont usually go hand in hand.E-waste is, after all, one of tho planets biggest contributing waste streams.Not only that, but the materials that go into technology products are also part of the problem.But with a challenge comes an opportunity, and theres already some brillian
19、t progress happening-great news for those of us wanting to be more sustainable with our technology. Firstly renewed products are having its moment. While consumers would previously turn their noses up the idea of a second-hand device,there!s been a huge surge in demand for renewed technology, produc
20、ts.The second major step in tackling the problem of e-waste is a change in attitudes from owning a product to subscribing for one. A subscription for a smartphone might sound like a foreign concept,but its already gaining momentum. At the forefront of this movement is a London-base technology startu
21、p, which offers a subscription service for the latest smartphones. As customer arenft paying to own the phone at the end of their contract,the monthly price is significantly low than average.Studies show that extending a phone*s lifespan from one to four years can decrease environmental impact by ab
22、out 40%.So the next time it comes to refreshing your device-whether a smartphone, laptop, tablet or something else-consider the more environmentally friendly options that are at your fingertips.7. Whats the purpose of paragraph 1?A. To change the way we think, shop and live.B.To introduce the topic
23、of sustainability in technology.C. To tell us what people have done to protect the planet.D. To call on people to do something for the environment.8. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.High-tech products are in short supplyB.E-waste contributes to the biggest waste streams.C. The two sustaina
24、bility problems in technologyD. Ignoring sustainable technology is unforgivable.10 .What is present consumers9 attitude towards a second-hand device?A.Supportive.B.unacceptable.C. Sympathy. D.Doubtful.How can we become sustainable in technology according to the text?A.By upgrading the old one.B. By
25、renting a smartphone.C. By throwing away a renewed phone.D. By replacing the old one with the latest.DMany people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but research has found that moderation（适度）also gets results on the job.In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University,
26、researchers asked people to translate sentences into a new a made-up language.Subjects who practiced the language moderately beforehand made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all.High levels of knowledge can make people too attached to traditional ways of viewing problems a
27、cross fields the arts, sciences, and politics. High conscientiousness is related to lower job performance, especially in simple jobs where it doesnt pay to be a perfectionist.How long we stay on the clock and how we spend that time are under careful examination in many workplaces, The young banker w
28、ho eats lunch at his desk is probably seen as a go-getter, while his colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks from the corner office/Teople from cultures that value relationships more than ours does are shocked by the thought of eating alone in front of a computer,9say
29、s Art Markman,a professor of psychology at the University of Texas,Austin.Social interaction has been shown to lif mood and get people thinking in new directions and in ways that could help improve any post-lunch effortMarkman also promotes off-task time/Tart of being a good thinker is experiencing
30、things that are seemingly unrelated to what you are working on at the moment but give you fresh ideas about your work/ he says. Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads to higher levels of productivity and creativity.So,when people do things to increase their life satisfac
31、tion they also make themselves more effective at work.”What does Ellen Langers study show?A. It is worthwhile to be a perfectionist.B. Translation makes people knowledgeable.C. Simpler jobs require greater caution.D. Moderate effort produces the best result.12. The underlined word go-getter in parag
32、raph 3 refers to someone whoA. is good at handling pressure.B. works hard to become successful.C. has a natural talent for his job.D. gets on well with his co-workers.13. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. A good thinker is able to inspire other people.B. Experience unrelated to your jo
33、b is useless.C.A cheerful mood helps make a creative mind.D.Focusing on what you do raises productivity.14. What does the text seem to advocate?A. Middle-of-the-road work habits,B. Balance between work and family.C. Long-standing cultural traditions.D. Harmony in the work environment.第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5
34、分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。Have you ever complained that there just arent enough hours in a day? Do you usually find yourself falling short on time in completing assigned tasks? 16 Nomatter how hard I tried tasks just kept piling up towards the end every day and it became ex
35、tremely difficult to stay productive. In spite of trying all kinds of free and paid to-do apps,nothing helped.That didnt change until I discovered the time management technique called Time Blocking Since then, I have been able to transform my daily schedule for the better with the help of Time Block
36、ing. 17It is a simple time management technique where you schedule your day such that it is divided into time blocks that are dedicated to specific tasks or groups of tasks. 18.Imagine that you have a dozen or so tasks that you want to finishworking on tomorrow. You open your to-do app o choice and
37、neatly list down everything that you plan to do,and then plot some important meetings and reminders in your calendar app, 19 .The more specific you are about the task, the more focused and productive you will be and thus, more productive.20 It not only makes your to-do list more manageable, but also
38、 it givesyou more control over your day and helps you prioritize your tasks. It also improves your focus and helps ge id of procrastination（拖延症）,as it allows you to focus on one project at a time.A. So what is it exactly?B. Is everyone interested in it?C. I used to be in the same boat.D. The benefit
39、s of Time Blocking are substantial.E.Lets further explain the concept in another wayYoull encounter countless questions like these in your lifeF. Youll need to be very specific about the time and what youre planningto do. 第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的
40、最佳选。I never really enjoyed running. But my 21 with running has changed. Im a 22 living in London.When my mom became ill with cancer and there was no 23 of her living much longer, I decided to move back to Harrogate. My music career didnt 24 and I just wanted to be with my mother.I have been 25 psych
41、otherapy（心理疗法）for more than three years,which has helped with my anxiety, but back in Harrogate, I 26 to do something else positive for myself has looking after my mother 27 me. Iwanted to do something physical and running that need.Getting up before six was for 29 me. But I made myself go running t
42、hree times a week. After starting last summer, I would run with 30 members and talk about my mom with those Id known better. It helped me put my 31 in the right place to face another day.And it helped me process my feelings after my mom 32 in October.Although therapy has been the 33 for all the posi
43、tive things in my life, running has added to that. Together, they have changed my 34 to life and Im now less anxious than Iwas. While running,! feel grounded and I live in the 3521. A.relationship B.negotiation C.communicationD.experienceA. professor B.composer C. dancerD. educator23. A.doubt24. A.
44、improve25. A.Turning to26. A. promised27. A.delighted28. A.brought29. A.unusual30. A.common31. A. hands32. passed away33. A.purpose34. A.decision35. A.dreamB.questionB.mindB.picking upB. thoughtB.upsetB. balancedB. unshakableB.regularB.eyesB. passed byB.foundation B.confidence B.pastC. ideaC. matter
45、C. giving upC. continuedC. relaxedC.filledC. amazingC. ordinaryC.mindC.recoveredC. designC.attitudeC. memoryD.hopeD. helpD. meeting with D. decidedD.discouraged D.reduced D.comfortable D. strange D. headD. survived D.procedure D. advice D.present（共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）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。The
46、 government has awarded $5 million to three different local non-profit organizations.The money will(36) (distribute) over a four-year period and is aimed at helping approximately 1000 homeless people in the county of Arvada.Oneagency,(37)(base)in Woodbridge, is expected(38)(receive)$1.5 million.The
47、agency director says that they will focus their resources on(39)(educate) the homeless/ We will probably build another school-home with this money/ he said.A school-home is exactly(40)it sounds like.It is a school and a home.We have already built four school-homes throughout the county. We get the h
48、omeless off the street(41) we educate them so they dont have to return to the street. We teach them how to be gardeners,painters,carpenters, bricklayers,electricians,and air-conditioning repairmen.You wouldnt believe(42)success that we have had.In fact a couple of weeks ago,our office air-conditioning went out.My secretary called a rep airman.To our surprise,the repairman(43)(be)one of our first homeless students.He now owns his own air-conditioning business,plus two houses,tw