1、江苏省江苏省南京市南京市 2022-2023 学年学年高高二二第一学期期中考试英语第一学期期中考试英语模拟模拟试题试题 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 （共两节，满分（共两节，满分 50 分）分） 第一节（本题共 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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 (A) I climbed the stairs slowly carrying a big suitcase, my father following with two more. By the time I got to the third floor I
2、was tired and at the same time feeling lonely. Worse still, Dad missed a step and fell, sending my new suitcases rolling down the stairs. “Damn!” he screamed, his face turning red. I knew trouble was ahead. Whenever Dads face turns red, look out! How could I ever get him to finish unloading the car
3、without screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls, girls I would have to spend the rest of the year with? Doors were opening and faces peering out as Dad walked with difficulty close behind. I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a bad start. “Find the roo
4、m quickly” I thought. “Get him into a chair and calmed down.” But then again would there be a chair in Room316? Or would it be an empty room? Finally I turned the key in the lock and pushed the door open, with Dad still complaining about a hurting knee or something. I put my head in, expecting the w
5、orst. But to my surprise, the room wasnt empty at all! It had furniture, curtains, a TV, and seven paintings on the walls. And there on a well-made bed sat Amy, my new roommate dressed neatly. Greeting me with a nod, she said in a soft voice “Hi, you must be Cori.” Then she turned down the music and
6、 looked over at Dad. “And of course youre Mr. Faber,” she said smiling. “Would you like a glass of iced tea?” Dads face turned decidedly less red before he could bring out a “yes.” I knew then that Amy and I would be friends and my first year of college would be a success. ( )1. Which of the followi
7、ng descriptions is TRUE of my father? A. Dad seldom got angry with me. B. Dads screaming attracted a lot of attention. C. Dad felt annoyed because he was badly hurt. D. Dad was not satisfied with the university. ( )2. What does the underlined expression “making a scene” mean in the second paragraph?
8、 A. laughing at me B. leaving me alone C. making me embarrassed D. glaring at me ( )3. Which of the following best describes Amy? A. friendly and considerate B. enthusiastic and energetic C. patient and confident D. sympathetic and generous (B) People have grown taller over the last century,with Sou
9、th Korean women shooting up by more than 20 cm on average, and Iranian men gaining 16.5 cm. A global study looked at the average height of 18-year-olds in 200 countries between 1914 and 2014. The results show that while Swedes were the tallest people in the world in 1914. Dutch men have risen from 1
10、2th place to the top spot with an average height of 182.5 cm. Latvian women, meanwhile, rose from 28th place in 1914 to become the tallest in the world a century later,with an average height of 169.8 cm. A little extra height brings a number of advantages says Elio Riboli of Imperial College.Being t
11、aller is associated with longer life expectancy,he said.This is largely due to a lower risk of dying of cardiovascular(心血管的）disease among taller people. But while height has increased around the world, the trend in many African countries causes concern, says Riboli.While height increased in Uganda a
12、nd Niger during the early 20th century, the trend has reversed(反转）in recent years, with height decreasing among 18-year-olds. “One reason for these decreases in height is the economic situation in the 1980s,” said Alexander Moradi of the University of Sussex. The nutritional and health crises led to
13、 many children and teenagers failing to reach their potential height. James Bentham, a co-author of the research from Imperial College, believes the global trend of increasing height is of great importance. “How tall we are now is strongly influenced by the environment we grew up in, he said. If we
14、give children the best possible start in life now, they will be healthier and more productive for decades to come.” ( )4.What does the global study tell us about peoples height in the last hundred years? A. There is great difference across continents B.There has been an obvious increase in most coun
15、tries. C.The increase in peoples height has been quickening. D. The increase in women s height is bigger than in men s ( )5.What does Elio Riboli say about taller people? A. They tend to live longer. B.They enjoy an easier life C.They generally risk fewer diseases. D. They have greater expectations
16、in life. ( )6. What do we learn about 18-year-olds in Uganda and Niger? A. They grow up slower than their peers in other countries. B. They are actually shorter than their earlier generations. C.They find it hard to bring their potential into full play. D.They have experienced many changes of govern
17、ment. ( )7.What does James Bentham suggest we do? A.Watch closely the global trend in childrens development. B. Make sure that our children grow up to their full height. C. Try every means possible to improve our environment. D.Ensure our children grow up in an ideal environment. (C) Its pouring. Th
18、e old man is sound asleep. He couldnt get up in the morning. This was possibly because in the absence of sunlight his body was still producing the hormone melatonin(褪黑素), which makes you sleepy. There are many ways that rainfall affects human behaviour. How much does rain really affect peoples moods
19、 and behaviour? In 2008 researchers published a paper proposing that short rainy seasons were influential in the downfall of three dynasties in ancient China. By analysing stalagmites(石笋) from a cave, they were able to match periods of significantly reduced rainfall with the end of the Tang, Yuan an
20、d Ming dynasties. This is thought to be related to reduced rice production. But how might rain affect social behaviour in the modern world? In Britain, a research showed that the heavier the rainfall, the lower the recorded crime. There was a strong association between heavy rain and violence includ
21、ing family violence, as it was frequently fuelled by alcohol. It may be that heavy rain prevent people from going out to buy alcohol. Its not all good news though. One study in 1997 concluded that the behaviour of children can predict oncoming storms they were observed to exhibit their worst behavio
22、ur when air pressure fell. Another study in 2012 found that women are negatively affected psychologically by rain and that they report much lower levels of life satisfaction than men on rainy days. For all the complaints about rain, it does have some characteristics that hold attractiveness. The sou
23、nd of raindrops can be very comforting and often features on sleep-inducing relaxation CDs. The theory behind this is that the pitter-patter of raindrops is a form of “pink noise”, which decreases brain activity and consequently improves the quality of sleep. So if its raining where you are, the bes
24、t thing to do may be to curl up and have a nap. ( )8. Why is the old man mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic. B. To present his argument. C. To describe the old mans life. D. To show the importance of sunlight. ( )9. A 2008 research found that _. A. the sharp drop of rainfall
25、 led to the end of Tang Dynasty B. the failure of rice crops caused the fall of three dynasties C. by studying stalagmites, we could know why a dynasty collapsed D. rainfall might play a role in the historical progress of a country ( )10. We can learn from the passage that _. A. most men are not aff
26、ected by rainfall B. children can predict upcoming rainfall C. family violence may increase on rainy days D. women are more likely to feel down on rainy days ( )11. What is the passage mainly about ? A. The importance of rainfall for people. B. The influence of rainfall on human beings. C. The attra
27、ctiveness and characteristics of rainfall. D. The effects of rainfall on social behavior. (D) Michael McFarlen, one Michigan chef and the Vice President of Food and Beverage at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, couldnt stand throwing away perfectly good food any more since he knew how many people in his com
28、munity faced food insecurity. So he decided to do something. At one point, McFarlen decided to get involved with the South Central Food Bank of Michigan Inc. to help give back to those in need. After that, he knew he had to do more to help his community and reduce his food waste. McFarlen came up wi
29、th a plan to open a restaurant in the community that would also help support a food pantry （储藏室）.After presenting the idea to FireKeepers leadership, they immediately approved the plan and agreed to help McFarlen realize his dream. In April of 2016, the owners of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel bought
30、Fire Station No. 4, a historic firehouse near downtown that had been closed for years and was due to be pulled down. The group started transforming the fire station into a restaurant and food pantry to help people struggling for their next meal. On April 19, 2017, the restaurant opened to the public
31、 for the first time. At the same time, the food pantry opened its door in the back of the building. Its really unique, Kathy George, an Officer of FireKeepers, told Second Wave Media. A number of casinos do outreach, but were not aware of anyone who actually created a restaurant and food pantry dire
32、ctly.” The first year of operation went beyond their expectations. Not only did the restaurant attract customers, but the food pantry helped more people than they ever imagined. Apart from providing the typical pantry goods, McFarlen wanted to figure out a way to lower food waste at the Casino Hotel
33、. We flash-freeze food from the buffet （自助餐） and make family trays out of them. Once packaged, the food is delivered to food pantries in the area.” George explained. ( )12. Mcfarlen created a restaurant and food pantry. A. to expand the business of FireKeepers Casino Hotel B. to realize his dream of
34、 creating his own restaurant industry C. to assist the country in fighting poverty together with other food pantries D. to help people with food insecurity in his community and cut food waste ( )13. Which words can be used to describe Mcfarlen? A. Smart and outgoing. B. Modest and warm-hearted. C. C
35、aring and thoughtful. D. Cautious and quick-minded. ( )14. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fire Station No. 4 was pulled down and rebuilt as a restaurant. B. The restaurant and the pantry went more successfully than expected. C. The South Central Food Bank only deals with food left in restaur
36、ants. D. Some leaders at FireKeepers Casino Hotel disapproved McFarlens plan. ( )15. What can be concluded from Mcfarlens story? A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Achieve many things at one stroke. C. Theory should be combined with practice. D. All things are difficult before they are easy. 第二节
37、（本题共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，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。 Education has always been a hot topic. How to educate children can be a sweet but painstaking task for parents, many of whom try to offer their children the best environment. Competition between parents over childrens educati
38、on may start from the kind of animated series children watch. _16_ By watching the former, children can learn English at the same time. However, this does not mean those watching foreign shows perform better than those watching Chinese ones. _17_ They can help children learn traditional Chinese cult
39、ure and history. Take Journey to the West for example. _18_ By watching this show, children can learn more about the history of the Tang Dynasty and the development of Buddhist culture in China. Foreign shows can open a window for children to gain a better understanding of the outside world. So, chi
40、ldren ought to be encouraged to watch both as long as the content of the show is beneficial. This can also be applied to other things beyond animated series. _19_ However, some parents fail to do this.Their incorrect view can more or less leave an influence on their children.Innocent children, influ
41、enced by their parents, slowly hold the view that watching foreign shows is better than watching Chinese shows. _20_ A.Chinese shows have their own advantages. B.Foreign animated series are always the first choice for parents. C.Children often follow their parents advice when choosing animated serie
42、s. D.For example, children can be encouraged to read folk tales at home and abroad. E.Once the view is formed in childrens minds, parents education proves a failure. F.This show is based on one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. G.For some parents, watching foreign animated sh
43、ows is better than watching Chinese ones. 二、语言运用（二、语言运用（共两节，满分共两节，满分 30 分）分） 第一节 (共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Computer hackers（黑客）have now got their hands on mobile phones. A phone virus（病毒）program can 21 your phone do things you have no control over, co
44、mputer security experts 22 . It might 23 the White House or the police, or forward your personal address book to a marketing company. Or it could simply eat into the phones operating software, turning it 24 and erasing your personal information. Similar viruses have already made mobile phone owners
45、25 in Japan and Europe. Mr Hypponen, chief technical officer of a computer security in Fin-land said a virus “can get your 26 and send them somewhere else. And it can record your 27 .” Mobiles are now able to surf the net, send e-mails and 28 software. So they are easy 29 for the same hackers who ha
46、ve sent viruses to computers over the past decade. “Its technically 30 now,” said Stephen Trilling, director of re-search at anti-virus 31 . “If the phone is connected to the 32 , it cant be used to transmit threats and 33 just as any computer can. ” In Japan, if you opened a certain e-mail message
47、34 your mobile, it would cause the phone to repeatedly 35 the national emergency number. So phone operators had to 36 emergency calls until the 37 was removed. In Europe, mobiles short message service, 38 ,SMS, has been used to send codes that could damage 39 . Mobile users can 40 virus, of course,
48、by sticking to their traditional phones without Web links, some experts said. ( )21. A. get B. force C. make D. damage ( )22. A. speak B. talk C. tell D. say ( )23. A. lead B. cause C. control D. call ( )24. A. off B. out C. down D. on ( )25. A. interested B. angry C. excited D. terrified ( )26. A.
49、messages B. passages C. news D. information ( )27. A. voice B. passwords C. music D. address ( )28. A. make B. destroy C. download D. develop ( )29. A. jobs B. tasks C. subjects D. targets ( )30. A. impossible B. possible C. useful D. valuable ( )31. A. hardware B. software C. computer D. equipment
50、( )32. A. computer B. television C. Internet D. radio ( )33. A. strike B. visit C. hit D. attack ( )34. A. in B. by C. on D. with ( )35. A. send B. dial C. count D. press ( )36. A. cancel B. ban C. stop D. prevent ( )37. A. bug B. mistake C. fault D. e-mail ( )38. A. and B. nor C. or D. but ( )39. A