四川省成都市第七中学2022-2023学年高二上学期12月阶段性测试英语试题

性测试英语试题

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读理解

PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER WANTED

A famous printing company, now well established in the UK and in the Far East, wishes to set up a manufacturing base in Europe. An experienced manager, responsible to the Production Director, is required to assist in setting up the department and will then take charge of the day-to-day work.

The successful applicant will have had experience of modern methods and machines especially in the printing, multicolour work and finishing processes. He / She will have had at least three years’ experience in cost-effective management. A good working knowledge of English is essential.

We offer excellent pay and prospects, with 4 weeks’ holiday a year plus public holidays, a company car, and a company pension scheme(养老金制度).

Interviews will be arranged in the nearest city to the applicant’s home.

Write, with CV, to the Personnel Manager, Box 32507, Daily News, Kemsworth Street, Comston. United Kingdom SG186 37AH.

ASSISTANT PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER

An internationally recognized printing company is seeking to set up a manufacturing plant in Europe.

We are appointing an assistant (male or female) to our Print Production Manager. The job-holder will carry out duties involving the buying of paper and of finishing equipment, will liaise (联络) with the supervisors of the various production lines, and will assist the Production Manager.

At least three years’ experience on one or more lines as well as supervisory experience is needed.

A working knowledge of English is required to communicate with colleagues in the UK. We offer excellent pay, prospects, holidays, pension scheme, sick pay, etc. Write to the Manager, Box 3526. Broad Street, Northby, Millshire BK 57PX. 1．What do the two printing companies have in common?

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A．They are well-known all over the world B．They offer excellent pay and sick pay C．They require at least three years’ experience D．They prefer to hire a man manager

2．According to the first advertisement, what will the applicant living in a small village do? A．write to Box 3526 to get more information about this job B．get the result on TV C．be interviewed in a city

D．get in touch with the Personnel Manager by telephone 3．What can we infer from the two advertisements?

A．The companies want to do business in Europe and the Far East. B．Applicants should write to the company first. C．The companies haven’t got telephones to save money. D．Cars are necessary for the successful applicants.

When it comes to unlikely friendships, wildlife never stops to amaze. And a giant 450-pound gorilla (大猩猩) sharing a heart-warming moment with a 0.5-pound wild bushbaby (灌丛婴猴) is definitely an unusual sight to be seen.

Over 300 rescued animals live at Ape Action Africa, Cameroon — a sanctuary (鸟兽保护区) for endangered animals like gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys. Bobo, a western lowland gorilla, is among the first residents at the sanctuary. The huge male arrived at the sanctuary when he was only two, after losing his mom due to poaching (偷猎). And back then, Bobo was far from the strong male he’s now.

Even though he’s such a fearless animal, Bobo is nothing but a gentle giant. And recently, his gentleness even blew away the caretakers at the sanctuary. While on their morning checks, the caretakers could not believe their eyes when they saw Bobo sharing a lovely moment with his newest and most unusual friend —a wild bushbaby.

It’s quite amazing to watch the tiny animal interacting in such a friendly manner with its giant neighbor. “The bushbaby showed no fear of Bobo,”said Elissa O’Sullivan, spokesperson for Ape Action Africa. “He moved around Bobo’s body and spent his time jumping around in an open grassy area, before choosing to return to Bobo.”

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group of gorillas in full daylight was even more amazing for the caretakers. “It is very uncommon to see a bushbaby during the day,” a staff member said. “We have never seen a wild animal interacting with a rescued one at the sanctuary.”

The other gorillas —three females and three young males, soon became very interested in Bobo’s new friend. However, Bobo suddenly became overprotective towards his tiny companion and he kept his group away from it. “Bobo’s group-mates were extremely curious, but he kept them all at a distance, making sure that no one disturbed (打扰) his new friend,” another staff member said. “The little bushbaby was happy to play in Bobo’s arms.” 4．What do we know about Bobo? A．He lost a family member at age two. B．He was born at a large sanctuary. C．He protected his mother from poaching. D．He was the first gorilla at Ape Action Africa.

5．What did the caretakers discover during their morning checks? A．Bobo made a surprising new friend. B．A bushbaby was lying beside Bobo. C．Bobo jumped around with his friends. D．A bushbaby returned to care for Bobo.

6．What might the underlined part “nocturnal animals” in paragraph 5 mean? A．The animals that live in the bushes. B．The animals that like to hunt alone. C．The animals that hang with large animals. D．The animals that rest during the daytime.

7．What was Bobo’s attitude towards those gorillas showing interest in the bushbaby? A．Unselfish.

Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be \"the easy subject\" at school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort?

Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can; art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, sure, maybe even

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B．Unfriendly.

C．Uncaring.

D．Unclear.

hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don't just want material things anymore, they want to experience life一the arts are a perfect crossover（交迭）between culture and commerce.

Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation's experience.

The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people's wellbeing. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.

Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development; encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.

Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.

8．Art products differ from most other commercial products because . A．most people purchase them for collection B．they are more expensive and less accessible C．they have both commercial and cultural values D．their prices may climb up as time passes

9．By sharing their arts experiences, community members can . A．keep the community safe from illnesses B．develop a stronger tie between them C．learn to appreciate their own works of art

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D．offer honourable solutions to their problems

10．What can we learn about people who are involved in artistic activities? A．They enjoy better living conditions. B．They like to compare themselves with others. C．They are particularly good at both music and art. D．They tend to be healthier physically and mentally. 11．How does kids' engagement with the arts benefit them? A．It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth. B．It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills. C．It inspires their creativity in designing their future career. D．It helps to make responsible people out of them. 12．What is the best title for this passage? A．How Art Cures Our Hearts B．Art: A Blessing to Humankind C．How Art Benefits Communities D．Art: A Bridge Between Cultures

After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.

Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more that ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why? Why? Why?”

Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.

“The great man” said Mencius (孟子), “is he who does not lose his child’s heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.

Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and

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liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.

How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.

One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven’t any special ability? Most people don’t; there are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time? That’s good, because it’s always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom’s Cabin while cooking. You’re too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.

However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you’ll never be more alive than you are at this moment. 13．In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to________. A．propose a definition C．reach a conclusion

14．What does the example of Galileo tell us? A．Trial and error leads to the finding of truth. B．Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious. C．Creativity results from challenging authority. D．Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore. 15．What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7? A．Gaining success helps you become an expert. B．The genius tends to get things done creatively.

C．Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action. D．You should remain modest when approaching perfection.

B．make a comparison D．present an argument

二、七选五

How to boost your immune system

On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms.____16____Is it possible to fight the disease off? What if 试卷第6页，共13页

you improve your diet? Take certain vitamins or herbal preparations? Or make other lifestyle changes?

Now, researchers are exploring several factors, hoping to help you strengthen your immune system.

____17____Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system working properly. Every part of your body, including your immune system, functions better when protected from environmental assaults and boosted by healthy-living strategies.

Like any fighting force, the immune system army marches on its

stomach.____18____Scientists have long recognized that people who live in poverty and are malnourished are more vulnerable to infectious diseases.

Modern medicine has come to appreciate the closely linked relationship of mind and body. A wide variety of sicknesses, including stomach upset, and even heart disease, are linked to the effects of emotional stress.____19____

Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living.____20____But does it help to boost your immune system naturally and keep it healthy? Just like a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to general good health and therefore to a healthy immune system. A．Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. B．But sometimes it fails: A virus then invades and makes you sick. C．Healthy immune system warriors need good, regular nourishment.

D．Scientists are actively studying the relationship between stress and immune function. E．That doesn’t mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system shouldn’t be studied. F．It lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases.

G．Despite the difficulties in measuring the relationship of vitamins to immunity, scientists are making progress.

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三、完形填空

I was 40, with two adorable children and a caring husband. And I’m enjoying a challenging but ____21____ career. Although this is “success”, sometimes I feel my heart asking if this is who I truly am.

The chaos of the family kitchen was ____22____: the noise of the kettle, pots and dishes, and the conversation ____23____ while I’m making breakfast. I escaped ____24____ to my bedroom. Only in silence do I bear the self that is ____25____ from the children and wonder who that person might be.

So, I journeyed, for the first time in a decade, without my husband or kids. I went with a friend to ____26____ in Iceland. I hoped the consideration of walking would help me better ____27____ who I wanted to be. For 6 days, I was absorbed in wild scenery and real weather. The mountains in Iceland rise black and tall into the heavens against the white snow. Looking outside at wild wind and rain and knowing there’s no decision to make ____28____ the soul. Climbing a mountain against sheets of rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal ____29____ me how little I actually needed and how strong I felt _____30_____ uncomfortable.

I found _____31_____ in Iceland, and time to consider “the me” outside career and kids as I shared stories with strangers with no _____32_____ past and no expected future. When I stopped talking and just listened, I was surprised at how my _____33_____ changed—I became more generous. I learned generosity can _____34_____ more space and more warmth _____35_____ when there may not seem enough to go around at first glance.

I came home to _____36_____, chaos and love. I know the answer isn’t waiting out there on the top of a mountain or inside my head, however _____37_____ I try to hear; and it isn’t in conversations with other seeking souls. The answer is in front of me with every step on my own life’s _____38_____.

I’m not finding myself, but I’m creating myself. I need the storm as much as I need the quietness. _____39_____ is built under a heavy load. I’m expecting to pick up all of my loads and travel _____40_____. 21．A．disastrous 22．A．comforting 23．A．demands

B．fun B．approving B．solutions

C．dull C．disturbing C．assumptions

D．tough D．appealing D．references

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24．A．originally 25．A．separate 26．A．volunteer 27．A．understand 28．A．trapped 29．A．warned 30．A．as if 31．A．confidence 32．A．shared 33．A．concern 34．A．advocate 35．A．indeed 36．A．doubt 37．A．specifically 38．A．design 39．A．Pleasure 40．A．aside

B．apparently B．accessible B．hike B．picture B．replaced B．reminded B．even though B．value B．painful B．attitude B．shoulder B．just B．noise B．casually B．pattern B．Strength B．off

C．potentially C．different C．settle C．suppose C．freed C．consulted C．so C．silence C．troubled C．life C．launch C．only C．peace C．hard C．path C．Spirit C．back

D．briefly D．mixed D．wander D．question D．drove D．promised D．when D．happiness D．glorious D．appearance D．create D．even D．experience D．randomly D．belief D．Pressure D．on

四、用单词的适当形式完成短文

阅读下面材料, 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。

China’s Mengtian space lab module, the third major part of the nation’s Tiangong space station, ___41___ (launch) on Oct 31. It is recognized as another key step forward in completing the in-orbit assembly of Tiangong, ___42___ (take) construction into its final stage.

Mengtian docked with Tianhe, the space station’s core module, early ___43___ the morning of Nov 1.

The lab module is about 17.9 meters in length, ___44___ has a diameter of 4.2 meters and weighs more than 23 tons. Consisting of a work cabin, a cargo airlock cabin, a payload cabin and a resource cabin, it is currently the ___45___ (heavy) single-cabin active spacecraft in orbit.

“There are 13 scientific cabinets inside ___46___ craft to hold scientific equipment,” 试卷第9页，共13页

said Gan Keli, Mengtian’s project manager at the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology. He added that the equipment onboard would be used for microgravity studies and to carry out ___47___ (experiment) in fluid physics, materials science, and other ___48___ (relate) subjects.

After the labs, the Tianzhou 5 cargo craft and the Shenzhou XV crew members are scheduled ___49___ (arrive) at the space station around the end of the year.

The country plans to operate Tiangong for at least seven years, during which time it aims to keep it permanently occupied and ____50____ (potential) host commercial missions to the station.

五、根据汉语意思填写单词

51．Darwin ________ (怀疑) that the finches had evolved from a distant ancestor, which had arrived on the islands a long time before.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)

52．When another bean plant ________ (侦测) the chemicals from its injured neighbors, it starts to release its own, different chemicals. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

六、根据首字母填写单词

53．How to protect the d________ ecosystem was among the top concerns.(根据首字母单词拼写)

．Out of the thousands of a________, eleven were selected, including a young woman from China. (根据首字母单词拼写)

七、根据汉语意思填写单词

55．I expected to feel ________ (立刻) different, as if I had closed the door on my childhood and stepped into a whole new adult world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

八、根据首字母填写单词

56．But I think I’m already m________ enough to understand that driving a car also means taking responsibility for my life and the lives of other people. (根据首字母单词拼写)

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九、根据汉语意思填写单词

57．There is evidence that all the different iguanas have developed from more ________ (原始的) ones and share a common ancestor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

十、根据首字母填写单词

58．Whether it was a g________ job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important. (根据首字母单词拼写)

59．However, some people doubt his ability to t________ these issues. (根据首字母单词拼写)

十一、根据所给汉语提示填空

60．We go through 12 hours of ________ (剧烈的) training every day. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

十二、选用适当的单词或短语补全句子

从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其正确形式填空，使句意完整正确。 qualify object various world mass extinction sink digest grace legendary

61．He had recently received a letter from his father predicting that he would be “a ________ to yourself and all your family”.

62．Talking plants have long been a thing of myths and ________.

63．The words “railways like ________ dragons are winding among the mountains” seem particularly vivid as I travel across the “roof of the world”.

．All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with diving ________. 65．After that they are not able to move, and they sleep through the six months that they need for ________.

66．But as life continues, we’re presented with more ________ experiences: starting university, getting a job and raising a family.

67．After George’s death, the Pinta Island tortoise was declared ________.

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68．The Galapagos Islands are renowned ________ for their unique biodiversity. 69．I ________ into my chairs as if I had completely fallen apart.

70．But if there is only sensibility, then the work will not be ________ enough.

从方框中选择合适的短语，并用其正确形式填空，使句意完整正确。 rely on at a glance in favour of in question have a say be native to answer the call account for at one’s leisure in turn

71．The person who ________ was not the captain’s first choice.

72．The Giant Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz is home to several species of giant tortoise that ________ the Galapagos Islands.

73．A group of an antelopes is moving under the bridge, with some stopping to eat grass ________.

74．He made a number of appearances on television to argue ________ its defence. 75．Surely, if you’re old enough to earn a wage and pay taxes, you should be allowed to ________ on how the government spends them! 76．________ I can distinguish China from America.

77．Awareness of just how much we ________ social media can help us step away from it and communicate with each other better.

78．Increased tourist numbers will also mean more cars and aeroplanes, which ________ means higher carbon emissions.

79．The young man ________, Charles Darwin, was a geologist and naturalist, fascinated by rocks, plants and animals.

80．In 2021, about 324 million Chinese smartphones support BDS services, ________ 94.5 percent of the country’s total.

十三、短文改错

81．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文有10 处错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2. 只允许修改 10 处, 多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。

The other day our school carry out a survey about how the youth would choose between careers and families. Here is the result. There is about 26 percent of the surveyed students assumed the youth should focus on careers with the aim of living independently and achieving their goals. Therefore, about a third of the students hold a different view. They think that in spite the importance of one’s enterprise, the company and warm of families are the most crucial things. The rest of the students support the opinion which there should be a properly balance. In the summary, I argue that not only should we work hard, but we are supposing to devote some time to our family members.

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