1、2023-2023学年度第一学期期中考试五校联考高二级英语科试卷I 听说测试人机对话II 语言知识及应用 共两节第一节 完形填空 共10小题；每题2分，总分值20分阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2130各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A bar manager was so sure that he himself was the strongest man. Thus he made a bet and declared he would offer $1000 if 1 could beat him. The 2 was that the land
2、lord would squeeze压榨a lemon until all the 3 ran out into a beer glass, then hand the lemon to the customer. Anyone who could squeeze even one more _ 4 out of the lemon would win the money. Over the years many people had tried this, truck drivers, weightlifters, karate masters, and _ 5 had failed. Th
3、en one day a geeky little fellow with heavy black rimmed glasses 6 the bar and asked if he could try the challenge. After the laughter had quieted down the landlord said that it was only fair that the man should be given a 7 at the bet, so he picked up a lemon and started squeezing. Once he had done
4、, he handed the 8 to the little man. Immediately, the little man promptly squeezed out 4 more drops of juice onto the bar! Everyone looked at the little man in 9 as the landlord handed over the prize and askedWhat do you do for a living that has given you such 10 Are you a lumberjack, weightlifterNo
5、. the man replied, I work for the IRS.( 美国国税局) 1. A. anyone B. someone C. every one D. no one 2. A. fact B. trap C. challenge D. match 3. A. flesh B. juice C. seeds D. peel4. A. water B. lemon C. beer glass D. drop 5. A. none B. neither C. either D. all6. A. rushed intoB. came into C. put into D. lo
6、oked into7. A. then B. likely C. fair D. chance8. A. container B. money C. remains D. other 9. A. tears B. amazement C. trouble D. time10. A. strength B. bravery C. skill D. bet第二节 语法填空 共10小题；每题1分，总分值10分 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3140的相应位置上。Rivers are one of
7、 our most important natural resources. Many of the worlds great _11_ are located on rivers, and almost _12_ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _13_ important part in the lives of its people. Since the beginning of history, people _14_ (use) rivers for transportation. The lo
8、ngest one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _15_ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _16_ live along their banks. However, large cities and industries that are located on rivers o
9、ften make problems. As the cities grow _17_ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _18_ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the _19_ (important) of doing more to keep their rivers clean _20_ they want to enjoy the benefits of this natura
10、l resource.III 阅读 共两节 第一节 阅读理解 共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分 阅读以下短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe easy way out isnt always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat Doug, my husband of one month, to a special meal. I glanced through my cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade b
11、read. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as Doug left for work. As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Doug loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon t
12、here was a sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks . Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldnt have to face Doug laughing at my work. I went on preparing the rest of the meal and, when Doug got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. H
13、e tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing. Looking out, I saw Doug standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and lo
14、oking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in our rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder. Without doubt it was my work. The ho
15、t sun had caused the dough to double in size and the fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing . I had to admit what the living thing was and why it was there. I dont know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing- Doug or me.21. The writers purpose in writing this story is _. A. to tell an interesting ex