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2022—2023 学年度上学期 2020 级
第一次双周练英语试卷
考试时间：2022年7月27日
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
1. What does the man want to do?
A. Check the new bike. B. Ride the new bike. C. Buy a new bike.
2. What did the man do before 9:00 last night?
A. He watched TV. B. He slept for a while. C. He wrote the paper.
3. Why was the offer refused?
A. It was a bit high. B. It was rather low. C. It wasn’t fit for the market.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Go to the Johnson's for dinner.
B. Do a chemistry experiment.
C. Use the old recipes tonight.
5. What’s the man’s decision?
A. Waiting for the bus. B. Walking to the next stop. C. Meeting the woman 30
minutes later.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中
选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小
题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why does the man call Louis Catering?
A. For an invitation. B. For food and drinks. C. For conference rooms.
7. How many people will attend the party?
A. 108. B. 112. C. 120.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What is the man going to Canada for?
A. Research. B. Further study. C. Sightseeing.
9. What will the speakers do next?
A. Pack clothes. B. Buy a suitcase. C. Prepare materials.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Who works in the power company?
A. The girl’s father. B. The girl’s classmate. C. The man’s classmate.
11. How will the girl go to the power company?
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. On foot.
12. What is the girl going to do first?
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听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What does the competition try to find this year?
A. The best dancer. B. The best actor. C. The best singer.
14. How should people enter the competition?
A. By fax. B. By phone. C. Through the Internet.
15. When does the sports hall close this week?
A. At 10:30 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 8:00 pm.
16. What do we know about the new swimming pool?
A. It will be free for the first week.
B. It is bigger than the old one.
C. It will be open earlier than planned.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What does CyberEdit aim to do?
A. Supply funding for businessmen.
B. Edit documents for Wired magazine.
C. Offer students computer editing services.
18. How many employees did the speaker hire at first?
A. Four. B. Five. C. Ten.
19. Why did some investors invest money in CyberEdit?
A. It promised big returns. B. It got good publicity. C. It employed 50
students.
20. When is the best time for people to develop a business?
A. When they have the idea.
B. After they graduate from college.
C. After they have rich social experience.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
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Pop art, which emerged in the '50s and rose in popularity throughout the '60s, sought to challenge
the idea of fine art.
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Andy Warhol is probably the most influential figure of Pop Art. He became a famous
celebrity himself. Understanding “star-culture”, advertisement and the effect of the media, he
made these the core of his work. His screenprinted images of Marilyn Monroe, Soup cans, and
sensational newspaper stories, quickly became synonymous(同义词) with Pop art.
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)
Roy Lichtenstein is one of the fathers of the Pop Art movement. In November 2015,
Christie’s sold Lichtenstein’s “Nurse”for a record $95.4 million. In this piece, as well as in
other works, we can see how the enlarged imagery of adverts and comics with recognizable
characters, highlights the ironic(讽刺好笑的) images and situations in every-day life.
Mimmo Rotella (1918-2006)
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司Italian artist Mimmo Rotella, was one of the most important figures of post-war European
art. He combined pieces of adverts and posters in his works. For this technique he used a series
of torn posters, gathering them to create a tremendously expressive and powerful aesthetic(美学).
His works Sempre lei Marilyn (2002) and Viva America (1963) are easy to recognize.
James Rosenquist (1933-2017)
James Rosenquist can be considered one of the strongest and most influential modern Pop
Art artists. His work dived deep into cinematography and advertising. He employed techniques
which are conventionally used to create Commercial Art. His works appear as an overwhelming
mixture of fragmented(成碎片的) images of current celebrities, everyday objects and popular
foods - giant lipsticks or spaghetti. If you go to Centre Pompidou, Paris, you can see his work
President-Elect.
21. What artwork will you turn to if you are interested in Andy Warhol?
A. Marilyn Monroe. B. Nurse. C. Viva America. D. President-
Elect.
22. Which artist creates his works by putting together cut and torn posters?
A. Andy Warhol. B. Roy Lichtenstein. C. Mimmo Rotella. D. James
Rosenquist.
23. What do the four pop art artists’ works have in common?
A. They are typical fine art. B. They show ironic everyday life.
C. They employ traditional techniques. D. They are somewhat related to
commercials.
B
"Everything happens for the best," my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. "If you can
carry on, one day something good will happen. And you'll realize that it wouldn't have happened if not
for that previous disappointment."
Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a
job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I hitchhiked（搭便车）to Chicago and knocked
on the door of every station-and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that in
most cases big stations couldn't risk hiring inexperienced person. "Go out in the remote areas and find a
small station that'll give you a chance," she said. I went back home to Dixon, Illinois.
While there was no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a
store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played
high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me.
But I wasn't hired. My disappointment must have shown. "Everything happens for the best," Mom
reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt for jobs. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The
program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an
announcer.
As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, "How can a fellow get to be a sport
announcer if he can't get a job in a radio station?" I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur
calling, "What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" Then he stood me
before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding autumn, my team had
won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute boost to that play, and Peter told
me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game!
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother's words: "If you carry on, one
day something good will happen. Something wouldn't have happened if not for that previous
disappointment".
24. Why wasn’t the author hired in Chicago?
A. Because he showed no confidence at the stations
B. Because there were no job available at the stations
C. Because he had no experience in radio broadcasting
D. Because there were too many people competing with him
25. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The frustration of the author prevented him from performing well at WOC Radio
B. Both of the author’s parents showed support when he was trying to search for a job
C. Peter MacArthur recognize the author’s talent in broadcasting after reading his resume.
D. The author lost all his hope and courage when he was turned down by Montgomery Ward
26. What was most likely the author’s attitude towards Peter MacArthur？
A. He was worried that Peter wouldn’t believe in his ability
B. He was afraid that his loud inner clam would annoy Peter
C. He was angry that Peter didn’t offer him a satisfying potential
D. He was grateful that Peter could notice his broadcasting potential
27. What lesson can you learn from the author’s experience in the passage?
A. Well begun is half done. B. Prevention is better than cure
C. No cross, no crown D. Rome was not built in a day
C
In 1965 three fathers in Washington State faced a problem familiar to many parents in 2022: how to
keep their restless children entertained. They threw together wooden paddles, a badminton net, and a
perforated (有孔的) plastic ball. The sport “pickleball” was born, getting its name – according to one
story – from a dog named Pickle, who kept running away with the ball.
Today pickleball, which is a mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in
America. In the five years to the end of 2019, pickleball participation grew by more than 7%, while
Americans’ overall activity level stayed flat. Now, the sport has picked up more swing thanks to
COVID-19. Last March, when gyms closed, portable pickleball nets temporarily sold out. “It’s a trend.”
says Derek Heil, an employee at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Dallas, who has seen a sales spike for
pickleball equipment over the last year. Players set up courts, which are half the size of tennis courts, in
driveways.
The 3.5 million Americans who play pickleball are about one-tenth the number who play golf and
one-fifth the number who play tennis. Yet there are reasons to bet on the sport’s spread. Like many
outdoor activities, pickleball is social, but it is easier to learn than tennis and faster and less expensive
than golf. Country clubs and recreation centers are changing some of their tennis courts into pickleball
courts to meet demand. The more places there are to play, the more players will try the sport.
Hoping to predict where the ball is going to land, producers of tennis racquets (球拍) are starting to
make pickleball kit too. “Pickleball is viewed as an opportunity,” says Stu Upson of USA Pickleball, the
sport’s national governing body. As more people take up the sport, demand for televised matches and
sponsorships will increase. Mr. Upson expects that one day pickleball will become an Olympic sport,
although that may be a long shot.
28. What can we say about the sport pickleball?
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司A. It was named after a restless child. B. It was used to entertain dogs.
C. It was invented by accident. D. It was seen as a threat to tennis.
29. What does the underlined word “spike” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Technique. B. Increase. C. Target. D. Cycle.
30. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Pickleball has achieved its dominance in sports market in America.
B. Playing pickleball was the most popular sport in the US during the quarantine.
C. American’s participation in sports except pickleball decreased from 2015-2019.
D. Pickleball is the first choice for people to socialize.
31. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Great popularity of pickleball in America. B. The development of pickleball in America.
C. The influence of pickleball on people’s lives. D. The future of pickleball in the Olympics.
D
Russell Warne has spent many hours examining college psychology textbooks. As a professor of
psychology at Utah Valley University , he wasn't looking for insight, but for mistakes—and he found
plenty. Some of the worst concerned IQ tests. “ The most common inaccuracy I found, by far, was the
claim that intelligence tests are biased against certain groups,”he says. Yet intelligence researchers are at
pains to ensure that IQ tests are fair and not culturally biased.“Another very common one was the idea
that intelligence is difficult to measure."
No wonder IQ tests often cause disagreements. But that simply isn't the case.“ Despite the criticism,
the intelligence test is one of the most reliable tests ever invented," says Rex Jung at the University of
New Mexico. Nevertheless , you shouldn't trust the kind of 10-minute test that might pop up in your
Facebook feed.
A comprehensive IQ test takes over an hour and is ideally administered by a professional examiner.
It is designed to assess precisely those cognitive skills that constitute intelligence, so consists of a series
of sub-tests that cover reasoning, mental processing speed, spatial (空间的) ability and more. Shorter IQ
tests, assessing fewer of these skills, can still provide a general indication of someone's mental abilities,
however, because the nature of intelligence means that someone who scores highly on one type of
cognitive test will also do comparatively well on others.
However, particular applications of IQ tests have faced a thorough inspection. A common criticism
of using them to select job applicants is that they only measure certain cognitive skills.They don't
scientifically measure creativity, for instance. Neither do they measure personality, which tends to make
for reliable and hard-working employees—or ability to get on with other people. However, it is rare for
examiners to test IQ independently: candidates might be given a personality test too and a practical
exercise to assess job-related skills. They usually also have to name several professionals to judge.
32. What does the underlined words“biased against" in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. unfamiliar to B. irrelevant to
C. unfavorable for D. irresponsible for
33. What does Rex Jung think of the intelligence tests?
A. They are inaccurate. B. They are trustworthy.
C. They are properly used. D. They are precisely designed.
34. What can we infer about IQ tests in the last paragraph?
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司A. They are rarely accepted. B. They are heavily criticized.
C. They may still be employed. D. They can motivate creativity.
35. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Do IQ tests really work? B. Applications of IQ tests.
C. Misinformation in textbooks. D. Can IQ tests shape personality?
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
Despite being one of the most famous and frequented attractions in the United States,
36 . Here are a few facts about the Grand Canyon you probably don’t know.
We don’t really know how old it is
It has long been believed that the Colorado River began carving the Grand Canyon about 6
million years ago, 37 . It suggests that the process may have begun as far back as 70
million years. In all likelihood, the Grand Canyon as we know it today started out as a series
of smaller canyons 70 million years ago, but the majority of the canyon did not begin to take
shape until much more recently. 3 8 .
Of all Grand Canyon facts, this one is pretty cool— no word-play intended. Sudden
changes in altitude have an enormous impact on temperature and rainfall, so the weather you are
experiencing could differ dramatically, depending on where you are in the Grand Canyon. The
coldest, wettest weather station in the region is the Bright Angel Ranger Station on the North
Rim, while the hottest (and one of the driest) is just 8 miles away at Phantom Ranch.
There are lots of fossils in the area
While the dinosaur might have missed out on seeing the Grand Canyon, lots of other
fossils have been found. 39 . They vary from ancient marine fossils dating back 1.2
billion years to fairly recent land mammals that left their remains in canyon caves about 10,000
years ago.
Fish are relatively uncommon in the area
Prior to modern flood control measures, the Colorado River provided a uniquely difficult
habitat for fish, with heavy mud with small rocks, frequent floods, and temperatures ranging
from extreme heat in summer to sub-freezing in winter. Consequently, only eight fish species are
native to the Grand Canyon, 4 0 .
A．but a 2012 study contained a real shocker
B．and many other species are found outside this area.
C．and six of them are found nowhere outside of the Colorado River.
D．The weather in the Grand Canyon is really cool.
E．This indicates that other creatures frequented the location.
F．The Grand Canyon creates its own weather.
G．Grand Canyon National Park still holds some surprises.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司I’d gone snowboarding in France with my little brother, and we made what we lacked in
skill up for in enthusiasm. That day, fresh snow had been falling, and we were in high 41 .
We stopped near the top of an off-path section that went through forests. I let my brother
disappear into the 4 2 ahead, figuring I would soon catch up.
I began to pick up 43 when I was suddenly thrown off balance. Just as I was
regaining 4 4 , I ran into the trunk of a large tree.
It was like hitting a solid wall. The pain was 45 . I knew immediately that my back
was broken and quickly realized the 46 could get very serious. Nobody would be coming
past. There was no phone signal. It was snowing and cold. If I 47 , I would probably be
rescued eventually. But the chance of freezing to death before that happened was too high for
me to risk 4 8 .
I tried to stand but fell down and almost 49 with pain. I managed to get the board
off from my feet and 50 it under my stomach so I was lying on it. I faced down the
mountain and used the board to slowly drag and 51 my body down the steep, tree-lined
slope.
It took about two hours before a skier found me and I got help. The mountain rescue team
came, with my brother arriving shortly afterwards. I couldn’t feel my hands or my toes from the
cold, but the 5 2 at knowing I was safe was enormous.
A helicopter took me to hospital. I had broken one of my backbones, so I had an operation
where the doctors inserted 53 . The constant pain was huge, but it wasn’t as bad as seeing
the pain and worry I put my family 5 4 .
The recovery road was tough, but I was lucky. Gradually, I was able to walk, then swim,
then cycle and then run. I haven’t been back to the slopes yet, but it might happen someday —
I will, however, be 5 5 the paths.
41. A. heels B. favor C. places D. spirits
42. A. distance B. trees C. crowd D. snow
43. A. speed B. snowboard C. rubbish D. coins
44. A. confidence B. independence C. control D. position
45. A. instant B. gradual C. dull D. slight
46. A. condition B. consequence C. incident D. situation
47. A. accelerated B. bled C. waited D. escaped
48. A. rolling over B. picking up C. staying put D. keeping fit
49. A. broke up B. broke down C. fell apart D. blacked out
50. A. moved B. removed C. packed D. hugged
51. A. push B. slide C. gather D. bend
52. A. joy B. regret C. panic D. relief
53. A. zips B. plates C. wires D. tubes
54. A. through B. about C. across D. away
55. A. turning to B. subscribing to C. sticking to D. adapting to
第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司New research shows that the average cost of raising a child to the age of 18 in China in 2019 was
485,000 yuan for a first child, 5 6 is far more than 5 7 in the United States and Japan. The
high cost of child-raising is one more 58 (difficult) Chinese policymakers face while 59
(deal) with rapidly decreasing birth rates. Experts warn China’s aging population will put pressure 6 0
its health and social security systems. A decrease in workers could also 61 (severe) limit growth
for the world’s second-largest economy in the coming years.
New 62 (policy) permit families to have as many as three children. But China’s birth rate
dropped to 7.52 births per 1,000 people in 2021. That is the 63 (low) since the National Bureau
of Statistics’ began recording the information in 1949. The high costs of raising a child 64
(cause) officials in China to place restrictions on the private tutoring industry in the last few years. Some
areas have been giving couples money for having 6 5 second or third child.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校足球队将与来自伦敦的学生进行一场友谊赛，请你代表全
体师生用英语写一篇欢迎辞。内容包括：
1. 校队简介；2. 比赛意义；3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：友谊赛a friendly match
Dear guests, teachers and fellow students，
I'm Li Hua, chairman of the Students' Union.
Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The darkness was gathering as she wobbled (摇晃) in high heels along the side of the highway. The
car had come to an unexpected stop, and like a normal teenager she did the only thing she could think
of... get out and walk.
It was cold and late, and home was far away. This could be a long night. If only someone would stop
and offer her a ride. She prayed for help and dragged herself forward.
The lights of a truck shone from behind as it approached. "Maybe he will stop," she hoped. The
brake lights flashed on as it stopped. Next moment, the car door opened. A wordless invitation was
extended and she understood. Without hesitation, the girl climbed up into the seat and closed the door.
Slowly the truck pulled back onto the road and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again.
I woke up in a cold sweat, frightened. Was it a dream or was it a vision? It was unbelievably real,
and the girl was my daughter! I jumped from my bed and ran to her room. Her bed was empty.
I stood in horror trying to think why she hadn't come home. As the mental fog began to lift, I
remembered she was visiting her friend that evening. Perhaps she stayed there for the night. It was 1:30
am, but I raced to the phone and dialed a number.
"Hello?" The voice was heavy with sleep.
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学学科科网网（（北北京京））股股份份有有限限公公司司"Hey. Sorry to wake you. Becki didn't come home tonight and I was wondering if she stayed at your
place."
"No, she left here a few hours ago. She should have been home at least by midnight!" The voice on
the other end began to reflect my own panic.
Over the next forty-five minutes I alternated between lying in pray and pacing the floor in anxiety.
At 2:15 am lights appeared as a car turned up our long driveway. I could tell immediately that it was
not my daughter's car.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
My face pressed against the window and found it was hard to breathe.
"Mom, she gave me a ride home," Becki said.
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