江苏省南通市2022-2023学年高二第一学期期中考试英语模拟试题(含答案)
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1、江苏省江苏省南通市南通市 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 50 分)分) 第一节(本题共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 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. At Jus40 years old hip hop star Kassem Dean, more popularly known as Swizz Beatz, has built up a track rerecord, lifestyle and near
2、ly $ 70 million net worth that would inspire most of us to retire early. So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection? During our interview for Uncommon Drive, a video series for USA & Main that seeks to find out the motivations and magi
3、c of world-class business people,Dean provided u memorable answer:You only have so much time -once its gone you dont get it back. Dont focus on money: focus on building something greater than yourself. If youre not making history, youre wasting your time on Earth. When you look at his answer, you wi
4、ll learn two important lessons. The first is in making history.Doing so requires awareness. You must fully understand what has and has not been achieved in the market youve entered. Dean makes every effort with the goal of creating something important that has not been done before and will be rememb
5、ered for its impact beyond his years. The second part of his statement is just as powerful. In this interview, he never once said he is “trying to make history. Instead, he has told himself that no matter what difficulty there is, its just going to happen. “Im going to make history,Dean said. After
6、talking to Dean for nearly 45 minutes, it was clear to me that he has removed all ego(自我)from a statement that might otherwise be misread as false pride. I believe its a brilliant wisdom-rather than focus on all the reasons why a project cant be realized, he has convinced himself of the possibility.
7、 ( )1.What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To list an example. B.To offer an explanation. C.To make a summary. D.To lead to the main topic. ( )2.According to the text,what pushes Dean to continue to work hard? A. His desire to be famous. B. His wish to be wealthy. C. His life goal to leav
8、e his mark on history. D. His adventurous spirit and imagination. ( )3.Whats the authors attitude towards Dean after the interview? A.Objective. B.Favorable. C.Doubtful. D.Reserved. (B) Enter Nick Spiglers room and youll find the delicate nest of a tree swallow and rows of books about birds. Clearly
9、, this 16-year-old boy has his head in the clouds and his feet off the ground. Several times a week, Ellie Andreen, 15, visits a park near her home to check on her little family. The boxes she placed their last winter have produced several babies of bluebirds, which Ellie fusses over like a mother h
10、en. These young bird-watchers are not the only youngsters who enjoy birding in the United States county of Harford, Maryland. Local schools there offer programs in ornithology (鸟类学), even if some kids cant yet spell the word. Both Nick and Ellie took up birding early on. They call themselves the Ear
11、ly Birds, Feathered Friends or Bird Buddies. Once a month, they join groups of 20 to 30 students to walk through nearby fields before class at 7:30 am, hoping to spot a woodpecker or oriole (黄鹂) with binoculars. “Being part of the bird club since second grade made it seem more common than just some
12、strange hobby,” Nick said. “I had to get up at 6:30 am for the walks. That was for the birds, so I didnt mind.” Since then, he has attended bird camps, studied bird habits and migratory patterns, and personally seen 190 of the more than 400 species in Maryland. Raising youth awareness is a must, lon
13、gtime birders say. Mary Murray, 65, a leading member of the Harford Bird Club, said, “These children are going to inherit Earth, and we need to teach them early how to take care of it. Birds are an indicator species, like canaries (金丝雀) in a coal mine, and if kids pay attention to what birds are doi
14、ng, they will understand the health of their environment.” ( )4. What does the underlined phrase “fusses over” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Looks at. B. Fights with. C. Plays with. D. Gives attention to. ( )5. What do we know about bird-watching in Harford County? A. It is considered a strange b
15、ut cool hobby. B. It interests more local young people than adults. C. Ornithology classes have helped make it popular. D. Students must pass a bird-watching class at school. ( )6. What does Mary Murray think birding means for children? A. It will allow them to know more about different species. B.
16、It will improve their understanding of their environment. C. It will teach them how to appreciate non-bird species. D. It will raise their awareness of teamwork. ( )7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Bird protection is in action B. Bird camps in Maryland C. How to take care of birds? D. N
17、ick Spiglers bluebird boxes (C) To start a conversation about the secret to happiness, ABC News health editor Dr. Richard Besser hosted a Twitter chat Tuesday. Experts from the National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic, Harvard University and TEDMED, as well as clinicians and people from across the
18、 country, joined the one-hour discussion. There are countless ways to measure happiness. With research on the topic increasing, researchers have carried out surveys to study peoples sense of well-being. Angela Haupt, health and wellness editor for U.S. News and World Report, said, “Happiness indicat
19、ors include life satisfaction, health and community engagement.”toddkashdan added that, “despite problems with self-reports, there is no better way to measure happiness than focusing on personal thoughts and feelings.” While scientists try to find out what caused happiness, others often believe that
20、 true joy doesnt exist. Dr Friedman, a psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Hospital, said that “happiness is hard to measure, but easy to recognize.” Still, common themes about satisfaction come up in these conversations. Finding meaning in daily work was important. Indeed, researche
21、rs have found that having creative and purposeful work to do is a key factor in happiness. But people were quick to state the importance of balancing work and family obligations. Chat participants(参与者) agreed that money does not surely bring happiness. And studies agree once peoples basic needs like
22、 food and housing are met, higher incomes do little to improve your happiness. At last, people found value in their connections with others. Research shows that having support through friends, family, and social networks can bring happiness. Many agree with drmommy, who said “I measure my happiness
23、by the loving people that are around me.” So, can we increase our happiness? Expressing gratitude(感激) is a possible way of feeling happiness. Researchers have found that people who regularly write down things for which they are grateful in “gratitude journals” have increased satisfaction in life, hi
24、gher energy levels, and improved health. In one study, people who read a letter of appreciation to someone in their lives prove happier almost one month later. Performing acts of kindness can raise your moods Data show that our relationships matter, too. People who are interested in meaningful conve
25、rsations with friends or family are reported to be happier than those who dont. Close interpersonal ties and strong social support are important for happiness. ( )8. Dr Friedman may agree that _. A. happiness can be measured by health B. happiness can never be measured C. its easy to see whether one
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