1、江苏省江苏省苏州市苏州市 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 40 分）分） 第一节（本题共 15 小题; 每小题 2 分, 满分 30 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) Scientists say they have developed a system that uses machine learning to predict when and where lightning will strike.Researchers
2、report the system is able to predict lightning strikes up to 30 minutes before they happen within a 30-kilomcter area. Lightning is a strong burst of electricity in the atmosphere. Since it carries an extremely powerful electrical charge,it can cause very deadly results. European researchers have es
3、timated that between 6,000 and 24,000 people are killed by lightning worldwide each year.For this reason,climate scientists have long sought to develop methods to predict lightning. The system tested in the experiments uses a combination of data from weather stations and machine learning methods. Th
4、e researchers developed a prediction model that was trained to recognize weather conditions that were likely to cause lightning. The model was created with data collected over a 12-year period from 12 Swiss weather stations in cities and mountain areas. The data, related to four main surface conditi
5、ons: air pressure, air temperature, relative humidity（湿度） and wind speed,was placed into a unique machine learning algorithm (算法） , which compared it to records of lightning strikes. Researchers say the algorithm was then able to learn the conditions under which lightning happens. The researchers te
6、st-ran the system several times. They found that the system made predictions that proved correct almost 80 percent of the time. It can now be used anywhere, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said in a statement. The researchers plan to keep developing the technology in partnership with a Eur
7、opean effort that aims to create a lightning protection program.The effort is called the European Laser Lightning Rod project. Scientists working on the project are experimenting with a laser technology that could someday control lightning activity, transferring lightning charges from clouds to the
8、ground, They hope that such technology can one day be used as protection against lightning strikes. Possible uses could be at stations, airports or places where large crowds gather. ( )1.Why was the system developed? A.To keep track of lightning deaths. B.To meet peoples curiosity about lightning. C
9、.To protect people from lightning strikes. D.To take advantage of the energy of lightning. ( )2.What is special about the system? A.It collects data samples from around the world. B.It involves the use of a machine learning algorithm. C.It was test-run several times before being put into use. D.Its
10、success owes greatly to a European effort. ( )3.What will the researchers do in the next stage? A.Prevent the formation of lightning. B.Get lightning striking under control. C.Inspire the study of a laser technology. D.Raise the accuracy of lightning prediction. (B) One of the most outspoken support
11、ers that I know of women and girls is actually a man. As co-founder of the ONE Campaign, my friend Bono spends a lot of time speaking out against global poverty. Together, were working to get out a simple, powerful message: poverty is sexist. Women and girls are more likely to be in poverty, less li
12、kely to get an education and more likely to suffer bad health. And when they are born into poverty, it is much more difficult for them to lift themselves and their families out of it. Why? One reason is that breaking out of poverty takes time-and that is a resource women around the world are short o
13、f. On average, women spend about twice as much time as men in doing the unpaid work that makes life possible for everyone, like cooking, washing, cleaning, shopping and caring. In developing countries, the gap is even much bigger. As a result, women have no time to finish their education, learn new
14、skills, open a business develop personal relationships or even go to the doctor. They dream of creating a better future for their children, but they cannot spare the hours to put those dreams that they have into action. The fact that the potential of so many women and girls is going unrealized is a
15、sad thing- but it is also an opportunity for us. We need to recognize, reduce and redistribute the burden of work that is holding them back because if women have time to invest in themselves and their ideas, they could transform the world. ( )4.According to the author, what makes it more difficult f
16、or women to climb out of poverty? A. Sexist prejudice. B. Heavy burden of housework. C. Impossible dreams. D. Bad health. ( )5.The phrase “the gap” in Paragraph 3 most probably refers to the difference in . A.the time women and men spend on their housework B.the space women and men need for their pr
17、ivate life C.the income women and men earn each year D.the dream women and men have about their children ( )6.What seems to be the authors attitude toward reducing female poverty? A. Casual. B. Doubtful. C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned. ( )7.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
18、 A. Why poverty is sexist. B. What global poverty is. C. How to reduce female poverty. D. How to break down sexist prejudice. (C) As temperatures drop, leaves begin to turn for us to enjoy glorious autumnal colors. When temperatures rise again in spring, the growing season for trees starts again. Th
19、roughout the warmer months, trees take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. This is the process of photosynthesis （光合作用）.The more photosynthesis, the more carbon is locked away. Carbon dioxide is a major driver of climate change, so the more is taken out
20、of the atmosphere by plants, the better. With the warmer climate leading to a longer growing season, some researchers have suggested more carbon dioxide would be absorbed by trees and other plants than in previous times. But a new study has turned this theory on its head. The researchers, led by Deb
21、orah Zani at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, studied the degree to which the timing of colour changes in autumn tree leaves was determined by the growth of the plant in spring and summer. Traditionally, temperature and day length were accepted as the main factor determining when leaves ch
22、anged colour and fell, leading some scientists to assume that warming temperatures would delay this process until later in the season. However, in a new study about deciduous （落叶的）European tree species, researchers recorded how much carbon each tree absorbed per season and how that finally affected
23、when the leaves fell. They found that as the rate of photosynthesis increased, leaves changed colour and fell earlier in the year. In a world with increasing levels of carbon in the atmosphere, these new findings imply that warmer weather and longer growing seasons will not allow deciduous trees to
24、take in more carbon dioxide. The studys predictive model suggests that by 2100, when tree growing seasons are expected to be between 22 and 34 days longer, leaves will fall from trees between three and six days earlier than they do now. ( )8. In which column of a newspaper is the passage likely to a
25、ppear? A. Education. B. Economy. C. Nature. D. Tourism. ( )9. The underlined part “turned this theory on its head in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by A. changed the theory completely B. raised questions about this theory C. stressed the significance of the theory D. provided some evidence for the theo
26、ry ( )10. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. There is a limit to the amount of carbon dioxide trees can take in. B. With the rate of photosynthesis increasing, less oxygen is produced. C. By the year 2100, trees will take in more carbon dioxide to grow stronger. D. The longe
27、r the spring and summer are, the later leaves change color and fall. ( )11. The fourth paragraph is organized by. A. giving examples B. listing some data C. analyzing the causes D. making a comparison ( )12. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Carbon dioxide tends to help plants grow faster and
28、 stronger. B. The longer growing seasons are, the better effects trees bring. C. Warmer climate is making autumn leaves change color earlier. D. Photosynthesis plays an important part in leaves changing color. (D) Now a company is launching a new robot on personal service machines. Rather than keepi
29、ng you company at home,GITA (pronounced Jee-Tah) helps you go hands-free while you walk down the street, to the grocery store or to visit your neighbors. Like the name, which means“outing in Italian, the robotic servant is for short trips out and about. Designed by the Piaggio Group, the smart devic
30、e uses five cameras to see you,follow you around and carry up to 40 pounds of your belongings for four hours. Its similar to those robotic suitcases that trail behind you at the airport, but with an entirely different outside. Picture a large container but on wheels. Thats what GITA looks like in th
31、e flagship orange color. Imagine having a hi-tech that can follow you around with your shopping inside. Irs round and strong yet relatively smart and convenient. The robotic helper is a joy to engage with,sort of like a dog. Operating GITA is simple.You just press one button to turn it on,one button
32、 for the cameras to scan your legs, and youre off. It actually does a pretty good job of following you and recognizing when you change directions. Its movement is oddly natural. When you speed up it falls behind a bit before trying to catch up,and when you stop,it stops-usually. GITA operates best o
33、n hard surfaces.However,it cant go upstairs.It can roll on slight inclines(斜坡）and keep up with a walking person at speeds up to 6 miles per hour. A system of sounds and lights will let you know whether it is unpaired or needs a charge. And an app lets you share your robot with your crew, so it can f
34、ollow them, too.With a speaker, your GITA can carry candy and play theme music as you take the kids trick-or-treating. A USA TODAY tech reporter gave GITA a test run in 2019.He said,GITA certainly made quite an impression on passers-by as it rolled down New Yorks busy Madison Avenue.Yet having tech
35、trail behind you takes some getting used to. You cant help but look behind you to make sure its keeping up, somewhat like monitoring a pet. ( )13.The new robot is designed mainly to A. instruct you where to go B. serve you as you walk around C.accompany you at home D.protect you when youre traveling
36、 ( )14. What is the new robot probably like? A. It looks like a royal dog. B.It has flags and smart panels. C.It is round,orange and can roll of itself. D.It resembles cameras in appearance. ( )15. What can we learn about GITA from the last paragraph? A.People are heavily dependent on it. B.It is fa
37、r from being put into use. C.It is easy to get lost and needs to be improved. D.Users have difficulty accustoming themselves to it at first. 第二节（本题共 5 小题; 每小题 2 分, 满分 10 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。 Success in high school is often a stepping stone to a bigger success in life. _16_ Ho
38、wever, in addition to hard work, there are a number of time-tested ways you can help employ to do better in high school. Find successful friends. Students who make friends with those who do well in school will improve their grades too. _17_Whats more, such students can also cooperate by sharing note
39、s and helping each other understand study material. _18_ Even if you know the material, it is always better to take notes just in case you may forget something. Besides, taking notes makes your attention focused during the class time. Also rewrite and recognize your notes helps you remember the mate
40、rial. Reduce stress. Stress cause you to become tired. Stress can also affect your overall health. By learning to deal with stress in high school you will acquire a life-long habit of keeping your stress level low. Stress reduction activities may include dances, walking and relaxation. _19_ Manage y
41、our time. Time is the most important resource people have. Make sure you use it well. Focus on whats really important- your study and some exercise for your body._20_ A good tool to use to manage your time better is a schedule. Try to plan your day in advance and stick to this plan. A. Sports, music
42、 and performing arts also work for many people. B. This will happen as a result of greater competition between them. C. Besides, try to make full use of your spare time to reach your goal. D. Forming good habits is very important for each high school student. E. Taking notes is another way that can
43、help you succeed in high school. F. Having a hobby is fine, as long as it doesnt take up too much of your time. G. If you want to enter college or university, it is necessary that you study hard. 二、语言运用（二、语言运用（共两节，满分共两节，满分 45 分）分） 第一节 (共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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
44、填入空白处的最佳选项。 第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 The idea of a taxi that flies over a traffic jam and drops you home is an exciting proposal.It appears that we are almost there. German air-taxi startup Volocopter will build its first_41._(fly)taxi station by the end of
45、 this year inSingapore,paving the way for major changes in_42._humans will commute in the future. These air taxis,or urban air mobility(UAM)vehicles,are usually_43._(electrical)powered taxis based on drone(无人机）technology_44._(design)to carry two people.The aim of the technology is_45._(save)people t
46、ime and help cities transform their transportation systems toward a more sustainable future by adding a new mobility option for citizens. Many companies,including Uber,_46._(compete)fiercely in this space now.Chinese automaker Geely led a round of investment worth 50 million euros _47._will help the
47、 startup finance its commercialization in the next three years.Li Shufu,chairman of Geely Holding,said,Our latest work _48._Volocopter builds up our confidence in Volocopter air taxis as the next_49._(ambition)step in our wider expansion in both electrification and new mobility services.It definitel
48、y still seems to be unusual,_50._at the same time it is not completely unexpected,he added. Still,practical problems remain unsolved,such as getting the go-ahead from regulators and ensuring the trips are safe as many taxis will be flown without pilots. 第三节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 根据下列句子意思表达，从方框提供
49、的 12 个词或短语选出 10 个，并用正确的形式填写。 keep pace with; use up; clean up; pick out; before long; push ahead with; follow in ones footsteps; get through; pick up; run out; end up; burn out 51. I understand that other countries have already begun trying to clone human beings,but this doesnt mean that we should_.
50、 52. Matthew could not_the game,and as a result of his careless playing we lost. 53. Failing to catch the only train, I _returning to the train station and spending the rest of the day in the waiting room. 54. I finally managed to_my driving test. 55. Some scientists are_research in order to produce
