江西省五市九校2022-2023学年高二下学期开学摸底联考英语试卷(含答案)

江西省五市九校2022-2023学年高二下学期开学摸底联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Whether you plan to travel to Espa a sometime soon, or just want to take a virtual vacation, here are some of Barcelona and Madrid’s most intriguing spiritual spots.La Sagrada FamiliaNo trip to Barcelona is complete without gazing at Antoni Gaudí’s crowning achievement: La Sagrada Familia. The church is expected to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years after the architect’s death.Once finished, it will be the tallest church in Europe at 566 feet, slightly shorter than the nearby mountain of Montju c, as Gaudi believed no man-made structure should be greater than God’s creation.Clergy-baked TreatsAt Monasterio Del Corpus Christi in Madrid, ring a bell labeled “monjas” and you can place your order for cookies baked by cloistered nuns（隐居的修女）. Leave payment on a turntable and a box of sweets will appear as if by magic.Holy Toledo!About half an hour outside of Madrid is the ancient city of Toledo,kn own as the “City of Three Cultures,” because of its historical significance to the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. Toledo’s old town is set on a hill. The winding, uphill, cobblestone streets—lined with shops selling swords and knives—will transport you to medieval times.Barri GòticPerhaps Barcelona’s most mysterious section is its Gothic Quarter, Barri Gòtic. Simply getting lost in its winding streets is worth exploring, with hidden shops, artwork of saints, and lovely lampposts at every turn. On C arrer del Bisbe, you’ll find one of Barri Gòtic’s most photographed sites—Bishop’s Bridge. Under the passageway is a skull and dagger design that has many legends attached to it.1、What do we know about La Sagrada FamiliaA. It is the tallest church in Europe.B. It is a still-in-progress wonder.C. It is a church in memory of God.D. It is located in mountain of Montju c.2、What is special about Monasterio Del Corpus Christi in MadridA. Baking cookies with cloistered nuns.B. Tasting sweets created by special members.C. Being famous for its unique religious beliefs.D. Experiencing the atmosphere of medieval times.3、Where should visitors go if they are keen on adventureA. Mountain of Montju c.B. Monasterio Del Corpus Christi in Madrid.C. The ancient city of Toledo.D. Gothic Quarter, Barri Gòtic.As a child growing up in a suburban town in the Northeast of the United States, the arrival of spring had little meaning for me. Sure, we had a weeklong spring vocation from school, but the key word there was vacation, not spring.For the kids in my neighborhood, the arrival of spring was a non-event. There were two important seasons: winter, when we could go skating and sledding or build snow forts, and summer, when we could finally make proper use of the beach about 100 meter east of my family home. Spring and autumn were just technical details, weeks and weeks of waiting for the good times' return.Admittedly, spring later developed its own attractions for me —"In the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love", as the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson noted—however, it was not spring itself, but the other stuff bat got my attention.In short, I never thought much at all about spring…. and then Iarrived in China. I had been in Beijing for about three months when my first Spring Festival rolled around, and it could hardly be ignored. Aside from the random bursts of fireworks at any time day or night, what stood out most for me was that the capital seemed to be empty.It was as though the crowds and streams of cars and trucks commonly seen in the capital had all gone into hiding. My puzzlement cleared up when I returned to work. My colleagues explained that Chinese traditionally travel, if necessary, to visit their families during Spring Festival, and that many Beijingers were not natives of the capital.I also got my first knowledge of something about Spring Festival that never ceases to amaze me. Regardless of when the holiday is set to begin, there is an almost immediate and sudden change for the better in the weather. Spring really does arrive.I can't begin to figure out how the ancient Chinese could create a system that would almost always accurately predict when the season would shift year after year after year. But they did.4、What did the author think of spring as a childA. It was a season full of promise.B. It was always beyond his imagination.C. It was a tiring and long holiday.D. It hardly left a good impression on him.5、What impressed the author most about Beijing during the Spring FestivalA. The busy traffic.B. The unexpected quietness.C. Beijingers’ love for travel.D. Occasional bursts of fireworks.6、How does the author feel about the system created by ancient ChineseA. Adorable.B. Confused.C. Wonderful.D. Convenient.7、What can be inferred from the textA. Spring Festival in Beijing will make one feel quite lonely.B. The author spent his first Spring Festival at a colleague’s home.C. In China Spring Festival always indicates the coming of Spring.D. The author still worked during the Spring Festival while in Beijing. You’ve just finished a hard run. Your legs are heavy and sore, heart pounding, clothes sticking to your sweaty back. And you're smiling, because you feel totally at peace with the world. This is the runner's high —the strange excitement that sets in after a long bout of aerobic（有氧的）exercise.The most obvious way to get a runner's high is to start running, particularly long-distance running. It may take several miles for the effects to kick in, though it's difficult to quantify（量化）exactly when, where and for how long a runner's high will occur. And notevery runner — or every run — will be able to produce a runner's high. This variability has led some snarky Twitter users to conclude that the runner's high is, in fact, a myth, despite the physiological changes associated with it.Other aerobic activities, including biking, swimming and strenuous hiking, can trigger the same response without necessarily forcing you to pound the pavement.Interestingly, humans aren't the only animals that have exhibited signs of runner's high. Several experiments have observed a similar phenomenon in mice. Raichlen's lab has also tested dogs and ferrets（雪貂）by sticking them on a treadmill（跑步机）and looking for exercise-induced excitement, according to research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology. After 30 minutes of running, the dogs appeared at-ease; blood tests revealed elevated levels of endocannabinoids in their systems. "We didn't see that in the ferrets," Raichlen said.One majo r benefit to achieving a runner’s high is that it makes exercise more enjoyable. By extension, this makes people more likely to stick to an exercise routine, which is a key component of long-term heart health, according to the American Heart Association. There is also good evidence that, over the long term, exercise can help reduce anxiety and stress. So go ahead and laceup your shoes. You’re free to chase that runner’s high as far as it takes you.8、According to the text, what is the direct result when “runner’s high” is reachedA. Fewer diseases.B. Being positive.C. Higher speed.D. Feeling anxious.9、Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “trigger” in paragraph 3A. Break down.B. Relate to.C. Set off.D. Add to.10、What is paragraph 4 mainly aboutA. Runner’s high appears in some animals.B. Runner’s high surely brings lots of benefits.C. Another example with runner’s high is found.D. Different animals have different runner’s high.11、What can be inferred from the textA. Running is highly recommended by the author.B. Most of us are running to achieve runner’s high.C. If you are running, runner’s high is sure to happen.D. Runner’s high appears whenever you feel at peace. Conservation scientist Kim Williams-Guillén was trying her best to come up with a way to save endangered sea turtles (海龟）from egg thieves when she had an "aha" moment: If she placed a fake (假）egg containing a GPS tracker in the reptiles’ nests, she might be able to track the thieves.Williams-Guillén found a pliable plastic material to mimic（仿造）the shell of real eggs. She and colleagues then used a 3D printer to produce the fakes of the same size, weight, and texture and put the smallest GPS tracking devices inside each. The researchers then went to four Costa Rican beaches, where green sea turtle come ashore to make their nests. As mothers laid their eggs under cover of night, the researchers slipped a fake egg into each nest. Once the fakes are covered in sand and mix with the real eggs, it’s very difficult to tell the difference between the two.Of the 101 fake eggs, 25 were taken by thieves. The farthest moving egg traveled 137 kilometers inland. The fake egg sent its final signal the next day from a residential property, suggesting that the research team had tracked the eggs through "all of the players in the entire chain."By understanding that chain, Williams-Guillén says researchers can identify trading hot spots. She emphasizes that the tracker is not a way to catch local thieves, many of them living in poverty, but a tool to better understand their routes, which could help them - and eventually law enforcement - identify larger players in the chain.In the meantime, Williams-Guillén and her colleagues are workingto get their fake eggs to other sea turtle conservation organizations. Ultimately, though, scientists and nonprofits are going to engage communities with local outreach and education programs to save sea turtles. She says, “The real meat and potatoes of conservation isn’t going to come from deployi ng（布署）eggs. ”12、What can be learnt from paragraph 2A. Fake eggs are made and employed.B. Sea turtles have become endangered.C. Sea turtles lay eggs during the daytime.D. The idea of fake eggs came into being.13、Why did researchers track the turtle eggsA. To confirm whether the fake eggs really work.B. To provide data for doing research on turtle eggs.C. To arrest the locals stealing the turtle eggs from the beach.D. To identify the trading routes and get the big players punished.14、What does Williams-Guillén mean by saying “The real meat and potatoes of conservation isn’t going to come from deploying eggs” in the last paragraphA. Deploying eggs needs advocating further.B. Turtle conservation mainly relies on joint efforts.C. She feels disappointed with the local communities.D. Deploying eggs makes no difference in preserving turtles.15、Which of the following can be the best title of the textA. Saving endangered sea turtles is urgent.B. Endangered turtles can be traced with GPS.C. GPS eggs helps to save endangered sea turtles.D. A conservation scientist is devoted to protecting sea turtles.二、七选五16、Many teachers or courses now assign a participation grade to students. Participating in class especially speaking up can not only improve your grade but also show your teacher that you are a good student. ①______. Your teacher will likely approve of the effort you are putting in. Here are some tips on speaking up in class. RelaxIf you’re a bundle of nerves, you may find it hard to speak up. Take a few deep breaths before you raise your hand to speak. Remind yourself that you are prepared and that you have something important to say or ask. ②______. More likely than not, other students will think you are brave and smart for participating. Speak clearlyWhen you have something to say, speak as clearly and concisely as possible. Don’t mumble or look at the floor while you are talking.③______. Don’t be cocky or condescending, just be confident.Ask questionsIf something is confusing to you, ask about it. This pertains to questions you may have written down while doing your homework as well as to material that is new to that day’s class. Other students are likely wondering the same thing you are. ④______.Give your opinionDon’t be afraid to respectful ly disagree with a student, the author of what you’ve read, or even your teacher. Don’t insult anyone, even in a debate, but don’t feel like to have to agree with everyone either.⑤______Don’t try to answer every question or give an opinion on every topic. At the same time, don’t think that answering one question the entire semester or year is going to cut it. Aim to speak up once or twice per class session. However, don’t just speak to speak. Make sure you have something relevant to say.A. Find a balanceB. Answer questions politelyC. Address the teacher (or student) directlyD. Sure, all eyes may be on you, but only for a minute or twoE. And the teacher will be glad to take a few minutes to clarify an issueF. Speaking up shows you care about the class and are interested inthe materialG. Being respectful of others’ opinions will make it easy for you to participate in class三、完形填空（15空）“New Recruits Wanted.” This 1 caught my eye and revived（重新唤起）the dream I had since my childhood. But, just as 2 , I reminded myself that I was getting close to sixty. Hesitating for a while, I finally entered the hall and filled out a(n) 3 .My dream of becoming a firefighter began when I watched the television show Rescue 8, 4 with the cooperation of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Unfortunately, a career in construction and a family to 5 got in the way of working for the local fire department. Now, 6 retirement, my wife and I had just relocated to a beautiful village near Seattle. I had time to give.To my delight, I was accepted for 7 . Yes, I was the oldest recruit, and it was so 8 that I was ready to drop out one day. When I got home from practice that day, a friend came over. I was about to say I could 9 do it anymore when he passed me a beautifully-illustrated book of firefighters in 10 , with a personalized message of inspiration, encouraging me to follow my dream. As I looked through the 11 , I felt amazed at the courage and devotion of these brave 12 . It gave me the strength I needed to carry on.Over the next few weeks, the training continued to be tough, but I never lost 13 again. I lost twenty pounds, but eventually I was certificated as a firefighter. And now I can drive the big red trucks and 14 my community. When most of my friends are retiring, I’m 15 a new career I love. And I know that you're never too old to take on new challenges; never too old to follow your dreams.17、A. promise B. sign C. guideline D. exposure18、A. quickly B. accurately C. fundamentally D. originally19、A. diagram B. memory C. appointment D. application20、A. written B. promoted C. described D. filmed21、A. rescue B. treasure C. raise D. build22、A. in case of B. in favor of C. in anticipation of D. in search of23、A. training B. performing C. working D. advertising24、A. crucial B. intense C. simple D. helpful25、A. gradually B. regularly C. barely D. particularly26、A. surprise B. action C. debt D. return27、A. pages B. tips C. speeches D. indications28、A. judges B. colleagues C. individuals D. assistants29、A. time B. sense C. fantacy D. focus30、A. control B. organize C. represent D. serve31、A. pursuing B. shifting C. creating D. recalling四、语法填空32、The beginning of March brings some funny weather to China as temperatures rise and rainfall is accompanied by thunder. Welcome to a season ①_______(know) as Jingzhe, or the "Awakening of the Insects".Falling ②_______ (usual) on March 5, it is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar, which used to instruct ancient Chinese people’s daily lives and ③_______ (farm).The Chinese classics recorded a time when spring thunder revived insects ④_______ had been hibernating（冬眠）for the winter. They rise up from the earth, and plenty of other creatures also put in their first ⑤_______ (appear) of the year. Soon, peach blossoms ⑥_______ (be) in full bloom while orioles will sing from tree branches.Chinese farmers attach great importance ⑦_______ Jingzhe, since it kicks off spring plowing, one of the ⑧_______ (busy) times in the farmlands. With insects buzzing, it is time to protect the crops from these pests. Poultry and livestock also need protecting from diseases.Spring ⑨_______ (consider) the most precious time of the year for agriculture. At ⑩_______ beginning of the year, farmers till the soil, giving crops the best possible environment and more nutrition. In the north, irrigation needs to be timely while in the south, it isalmost time to plant rice and corn.五、书面表达33、假定你是李华，是英国某高中的交换生，得知你的朋友Tom 对中国的饮食文化感兴趣，恰巧学校附近开了一家中餐馆，味道和装修都具有中国特色，于是你想邀请他周末一起去品尝。