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兰州、金昌两地联考2022-2023学年上学期期末试题

高二英语（答案在最后）

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第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共14小题；每小题2.5分，满分35分）

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(2019·安徽江淮名校期中)Peggy Whitson's job demands a daily two­hour workout in a gym where

weight has no meaning and the view changes at 17，000 miles an hour.

Whitson makes it look easy. At 57, she is the oldest woman to fly in space, breaking the

record last November when she began her third long­term stay at the International Space Station.

After returning home in September, 2017, the NASA astronaut felt matter­of­fact about the age

milestone(里程碑)．

“It wasn't a record I was seeking for，”Whitson said.“I was 42 and 48 for my first two

space flights. I feel lucky that I was able to get to do another one in my 50s. I don't think

people should let age discourage them, even on those jobs that require some amount of physical

fitness. The oldest man is John Glenn (at 77), and we've had male astronauts in their 60s before,

so it's just a matter of time before women start flying in space at this age”．

On the earth, she stays fit by weightlifting, biking, playing basketball and water skiing.

She shared what it's like to live in microgravity：“It's like you're in a swimming pool, but

you don't have to worry about I push off from one side, I'm going to float to the

other direction feels exactly the same, which is really hard for your brain to grasp,

but it's amazing how fast you adapt.

It's a big shock for the body to come back to Earth—everything is so heavy. We spend a lot

of time getting used to being back in gravity again. Back pain was really the most dramatic

for me this time. For me, coming home is harder than going up into space.”

1．What does the underlined word probably mean in the passage?

A．Amazing. B．Natural.

C．Enthusiastic. D．Unbelievable.

2．How many days did Peggy Whitson spend for her third stay in the International Space Station?

A．About 300 days. B．About 708 days.

C．About 107 days. D．About 57 days.

3．According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．Peggy Whitson is the oldest person to fly in space, breaking the record.

B．There had been female astronauts flying in space in their 60s before.

C．Peggy Whitson likes swimming most to stay fit on the earth.

D．Peggy Whitson had been in space in 2002 and 2008.

4．Which of the following will Peggy Whitson probably say?

A．You can still be successful and do physical things when you get old.

B．I spent quite a lot of time getting used to the life in space.

C．The moment we reached the earth, we felt so relaxed.

D．I feel lucky that I am physically all right after the whole journey.

B

Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy.

It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged,

and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbours

whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.

Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost

their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected,_he developed

in his mind the idea of showing them that they were did this by giving them small

gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbours, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday

in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the

celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”．Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of

spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to

include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift.

Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.

Sweetest Day is not based on any single group's religious beliefs or on a family relationship.

It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it e for

many people remembering takes the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity

to show others that we care, in a positive way.

5．Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day?

A．Visiting sick people of the hospital.

B．Visiting children who have lost their parents.

C．Giving friends small gifts.

D．Giving flowers to sweethearts.

6．What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage?

A．They give money. B．They give gifts.

C．They send regards. D．They offer help.

7．The underlined word “neglected” in the second paragraph means “________”．

A．remembered

B．hated

C．paid little or no attention to

D．disappointed

C

My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our children and grandchildren. Our

grandchildren were excited about the attraction where they can drive the cars. Since our party

was uneven in numbers and two people fit in each car, I sat out that one and headed down to take

pictures of them.

As I waited for them to drive by, I noticed a car with a father and his son who looked to

be about 7. They rolled down the hill, and then as they neared where I sat, the car shook a few

times and then stopped.

The young driver looked frightened, “I can't do it.”

His father quietly said, “Yes, you can.”

“No, I can't！”

“Yes, you can.”

The little boy was almost in tears, “I CAN'T！”

With deep patience, the father said, “Son, you can do this. I'm going to help you.”

Then he talked him through starting the car. And moments later with the father helping his

son, the two went smoothly on their way down the track.

The scene brought tears to my eyes because I couldn't imagine how many times my father had

to do that with time things got hard or when I had failures along the way, I'd say,

“I can't do it.” He'd reply, “You can.” Time and time again he patiently encouraged me on

the journey. And just like that little boy's dad, my sweet father would say, “Michelle, you

can do this. I'm going to help you.”

That's where the true strength comes in. I can't do things under my own power, but when my

father comes beside me and provides wisdom (智慧) and strength, there's no way I can fail.

9．Why didn't the author join others in driving the cars?

A．Her family could drive except her.

B．Her family fit in the cars without her.

C．She was attracted by something else.

D．She wanted to take photos of her family.

10．What made the 7­year­old son frightened?

A．He got the car to leave the track.

B．He failed to drive the car well.

C．He rolled too fast down the way.

D．He just couldn't get the car started.

11．How did the father help his son?

A．By forcing him to drive bravely.

B．By praising him for his efforts.

C．By encouraging him patiently.

D．By starting the car himself.

12．What's the author's tone in writing the text?

A．Confused. B．Humorous.

C．Concerned. D．Grateful.

D

Eating spicy foods frequently may be tied to a slightly lower risk of an earlier death，

according to a new r，more research is needed to confirm the link，experts say.

The researchers found that the people in the study who ate spicy foods one or two days a

week were 10 percent less likely to die during the study, compared with those who ate spicy foods

less than once a week，according to the study published in the journal

The

BMJ

. Moreover, the

people in the study who ate spicy foods three or more days a week were 14 percent less likely

to die during the study, compared with those who ate spicy foods less than once a week.

However，the study was observational, and so it is too early to tell whether there is a certain

relationship between eating spicy foods and lower mortality,_said study author Lu Qi，an associate

professor at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts. “We definitely need more

data from other populations，” Qi told

Live

Science

.“The researchers don't know why exactly

the consumption of spicy foods may be linked to the drop of early death, but previous research

on cells and animals has suggested several possible connections，” Qi said.

“It is unclear whether the observed associations are the direct result of spicy foods intake,

or whether spicy foods are simply a marker for other beneficial but unmeasured dietary

components(成分)，” said Nita Forouhi，a nutritional expert. At this point, researchers don't

know for sure whether eating spicy foods can have a beneficial effect on human health and mortality,

Forouhi wrote.“Future research is needed to make sure whether spicy food consumption has the

potential to improve health and reduce mortality directly, or if it is merely a marker of other

dietary and lifestyle factors，” she said.

13．Which section of a newspaper is the article probably taken from?

A．Advertisement. B．Business.

C．Science. D．Education.

14．What does the underlined word “mortality” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Death rate. B．Living cost.

C．Physical suffering. D．Energy requirement.

15．What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．Link between food and health.

B．Association between a certain food and health.

C．Connection between habits and health.

D．Relation between food and health.

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Choosing the Right Path to Be a “Better” Person

Life is a constant exercise in self­improvement. In the rush to achieve, the idea of being

“better” can become lost sometimes. You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill

your dreams in an easier way. 16

Explore your talents.

Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests. So it's often necessary to be patient

and try many things before you find one that suits you.

17 For example, people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club,

but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might ining who you enjoy being around

may help you know what you'll enjoy.

18

No matter how much money you make, you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing

something you 's important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.

If you're particularly unhappy at your job, consider why. 19 If you feel your job isn't

meaningful，or isn't in line with your values, consider finding another job.

Experience something new.

Research has shown that when we're in our comfort zone，we aren't as productive as we are

when we step just beyond it. 20 Because of that, we may react slowly to our own positive

experiences. It's important to have new experiences and interactions with others, even when

those are a little scary. Doing so can help you achieve more.

A．Do what you love.

B．Here are some tips for you.

C．Register in a class you're interested in.

D．Humans adapt very quickly to positive events.

E．It's possible that some changes may change your feeling.

F．Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.

G．Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.

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Even though my grandfather was a farmer, my grandmother would iron(熨烫) his work clothes

every day. She would sprinkle (喷洒) grandpa's 21 with something, hang them over a chair so

they could dry a bit, and then iron them. I 22 her do this through my childhood.I thought

every old woman in the world did it. But as the years passed, I began to 23 this

did grandfather need his work clothes 24 ？ Most days, he never met anyone but me and a few

other farmers.

One day I asked grandma about it. She told me that grandpa was the most 25 man in the

world, and he was the 26 of her life.

Later that day, I looked closely at sure didn't look all that handsome to

was a short and skinny man. His hair was 27 on top，and his false teeth didn't line up very

well when he I 28 grandma about it again. I informed her I had observed

29 and said, “You just aren't viewing things from the right perspective (角度). Those eye

wrinkles haven't always been has beautiful blue eyes.” She 30 ， “I want him to

feel beautiful. I iron his clothes every day 31 he has made me feel beautiful for all these

years. He is a man worthy of 32 ．” I heard what she said and was still could

this old woman think that an old man with false 33 was beautiful?

The years went on, and I watched grandma and grandpa grow old together. I 34 knew what

beauty really was—it was grandma ironing grandpa's pants. I was ashamed and decided to 35

the question I had asked.