2022-2023學年湖南省長沙市長沙縣弘益高級中學高二（上）期中英語試卷

第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、和D）中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 1．Whether it's your first time in the Big Apple or you're returning to the city，it's not just the main sights that are worth checking out.There are plenty of amazing sights that you won't want to miss.
  Empty Met Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
     The Empty Met Tour is a 1.5-hour tour of the museum before it opens to the public.You're given the VIP treatment as a museum guide will take you around the famous exhibits before anyone else sets foot through the door.Just try not to look particularly proud when you leave and pass the long line of people waiting to get inside!
  Iconic New York Photography Tour
     The tour lasts 2.5 hours and is led by a professional photographer ready to share some tips and tricks for the perfect photo.And you'll learn everything you need to know for taking the best shot of Bateaux New York Dinner Cruise.
  Bateaux New York Dinner Cruise
     Bateaux New York Cruise will offer you a fantastic trip and a delicious dinner!In fact，here you can combine delicious food with sightseeing!As you have a meal，the all-glass boat means you can get a better view of the Statue of Liberty and other landmarks，not to mention New York's world-famous skyline.
  Ultimate Central Park Picnic Experience
     Chances are you've seen the picnic in Central Park shown in movies over the years.However，you don't need to be a famous actor to have the full experience and this luxurious（PA）service offers you much more than your typical egg sandwiches!In fact，you can choose from a selection of meats，cheeses and fresh fruit.Pillows and blankets are provided and even a clean-up is included!
  
  （1）What can you enjoy doing on the Empty Met Tour？

  
  A．Being led by a professional tourist guide
  B．Gaining the respect of the general public
  C．Avoiding the normal crowded visiting hours
  D．Learning about the building's early history.
  （2）Which activity will you choose if you are a photography lover？

  
  A．Empty Met Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  B．Ultimate Central Park Picnic Experience.
  C．Iconic New York Photography Tour.
  D．Bateaux New York Dinner Cruise.
  （3）What do we know about the picnic in Central Park？

  
  A．Only famous people can attend it
  B．People have to book it in advance.
  C．It is well-known for its egg sandwiches.
  D．People don' t have to worry about cleaning up
  組卷：4引用：5難度：0.5

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• 2．"Aunty Vivi，can I please have a cousin？" was a question from my three-year-old nephew，Lucas.As the only grand child on both sides of his family，he was keen for the company of some other kids during family gatherings.It took a few years before we granted Lucas his wish.Now that my kids are 11 and 14，I am happier than ever that my sisters and I all had kids around the same time.Cousins are the magical middle ground between a sibling（兄弟姐妹）and a peer.The genetics that we share with our cousins mean that，somehow，we recognize parts of ourselves in the other.
     For my kids，it's about companionship.While my son is the youngest of the cousin group，my 14-year-old daughter is in the middle.She is incredibly fortunate to have five cousins aged within one year of her.Through her cousins，she has developed confidence and skills that she otherwise might not have got.
     Luckily for my kids，their cousins are all quite mature（成熟的）and responsible.They are providing positive role models.My kids have watched their cousins work hard at school，throw themselves into passion-based activities，and enjoy their lives.
     My kids and their cousins remain close even though they only see each other once or twice a year.There is a chance that this might even help the relationships stay strong，as they are unable to become tired of each other，and any get-together is eagerly anticipated.Technology helps maintain the link between visits，with"cousin chat'"messages sometimes being very popular.
     I wonder how my kids' cousin relationships will change as they all move past their teen years.Maybe the closeness of their childhood and teen years won''t survive the transition（過波期）.Or maybe，as they are currently planning，they really will all move to the same city after school and live together while they move into adulthood.Regardless，they'll always have these years to hold on to.
  
  （1）Why did Lucas want to have a cousin？

  
  A．He enjoyed talking with his peers.
  B．He wanted a cousin for company.
  B．His friends all had a brother or sister.
  D．He needed to share family duties with his cousin.
  （2）What has been the cousins influence on the author's daughter？

  
  A．She has found her lifelong passion.
  B．She becomes more confident in school.
  C．She is willing to share her happiness with others.
  D．She never feels lonely with her cousins around.
  （3）What does the underlined word "anticipated"in the fifth paragraph mean？

  
  A．Changed.
  B．Avoided.
  C．Hated.
  D．Expected.
  （4）It can be inferred from the last paragraph that

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  A．the childhoods of the cousins are memorable
  B．the feeling of companionship will disappear as time goes by
  C．the author's kids and their cousins will stay in touch forever
  D．the author's kids will live in the same city with their cousins
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．If you're homeless and looking for a temporary shelter in Hawaii's capital，expect a visit from a robotic police dog that will scan your eyes to make sure you don't have a fever.That's just one of the ways public safety agencies are starting to use Spot，a new robot that runs around with quick movement.
     The police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they're just another tool to keep emergency responders out of harm's way as they search for dangers.
     Joseph O'Neal，an officer of the Honolulu Police Department，said the robot has protected officers，shelter staff and residents by scanning body temperatures between mealtimes at a shelter where homeless people could quarantine （隔離） and get tested for COVID-19.The robot is also used to remotely interview individuals who have tested positive.
     The company that makes the robots，Boston Dynamics，says it's trying to do a good job of explaining to the public and its customers what Spot can and cannot do. "One of the most difficult tasks is accurately explaining the state of the technology to people who have never had personal experience with it，" said Michael Perry，vice president of the company.
     There are roughly 500 Spot robots now in the wild.Perry said they're commonly used by companies to check dangerous areas.Spot is also used to monitor construction sites，mines and factories，equipped with whatever sensor is needed for the job.
     It's still mostly controlled by humans，though all they have to do is tell it which direction to go and it can climb stairs or cross over rough areas.It can also operate autonomously，but only if it's already memorized a road and there aren't too many surprise obstacles （障礙）. "The first value that most people see in the robot is taking a person out of a dangerous situation，" Perry said.
  
  （1）What do police officials use Spot robots do？

  
  A．Treat patients' fever.
  B．Find out patients' eye problems.
  C．Protect homeless people.
  D．Take people's body temperature.
  （2）What's the main idea of paragraph 3？

  
  A．The shelter where people get tested.
  B．The function of the robotic police dog.
  C．The future development of the robots.
  D．The characteristic of the four-legged machine.
  （3）What's the company's big challenge？

  
  A．How to describe the technology.
  B．How to win its customers' trust.
  C．How to promote Spot robots.
  D．How to produce more Spot robots.
  （4）What can we infer about Spot robots from the last paragraph？

  
  A．They can plan their own road easily.
  B．They can choose direction themselves.
  C．They can overcome many obstacles.
  D．They can remember a familiar road.
  組卷：3引用：4難度：0.5

  解析

第四部分寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 8．假定你是李華，你的英國筆友Jack在社交媒體上看到了你參加運動會的照片，寫信向你了解相關情況，請給他寫一封回信，內(nèi)容包括：1．時間地點：2．你的項目；3.你的感受。
  注意：1．寫作詞數(shù)應為80左右：2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
  Dear Jack，
  ________________________________
  
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：9引用：4難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)（滿分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。

• 9．When my little brother Tom was four，Mom said something like "I'd give anything to have a few more hours in the day." And Tom said， "Why don't we buy a bigger clock？"If time worked that way，I could have used an extra big clock last week!
      Our teacher had asked us to make an art project showing how plants eat. "I can't believe we only have two nights to finish it，" Noah said with a sigh. "I have no idea how I'll get mine done."
      I didn't say anything.Not because I was nervous -I wasn't nervous at all.I love art projects!In fact，I was so relaxed that I didn't work on the project at all on Monday night.I planned to start the minute I got home from baseball practice on Tuesday.But there was just one thing.
      I forgot baseball would run later than usual because it was the day of Baseball Buddies，which happens every month，and it's a chance for us older students to practice baseball with the adorable younger kids.The second I got home，I threw the entire craft box （手工盒）onto the kitchen table，took out my "How Plants Eat" paper，and started to work.But just then，the telephone rang.
      It was my friend Ollie，who said his grandmother Abuela had just made cookies and wanted to know if I'd come help decorate them.I love decorating cookies，and I love，love，love Abuela's world-famous Thanksgiving cookies that only happen once a year!
      I had no choice.I had to go.Ollie and I put all the star cookies with red jam filling in one group，and all the snowflakes with white cream-cheese filling in another.It was 7 o'clock when I finally got home.I planned to work on my project right after we ate.But then another interruption hit me.
  注意：
  1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為150左右；
  2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
  Paragraph 1：
  Just as I was about to start，Dad said， "Joanna，it's your turn to do the dishes."
  ____________
  Paragraph 2：
  Looking at the big "F" on my paper，I started to reflect on what I had done these days.
  _____________
  組卷：5引用：2難度：0.3

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