云南省玉溪市红塔区2022-2023学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

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I gave a talk at a small conference in northern Virginia in 2016. I began by admitting that I'd never had a social-media account; I then outlined arguments for why other people should consider removing social media from their lives. The event organizers uploaded my talk to YouTube. Then it was shared repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and, eventually, viewed more than five million times. I was both pleased and annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-media talk had found such a large audience on social media.

This event is typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook, Instagram, and other social-media platforms. On the one hand, we've become cautious about attention economy, which destroys social life gradually and offends privacy in the name of corporate (公司的) profits. But we also benefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely. Not long ago, I met a partner at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kids when she travels; looking through pictures of them makes her feel better.

Recently, some biggest social-media companies, Facebook and Twitter, in particular, have promised various reforms. Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward private communication protected by end-to-end encryption (端对端加密); later he suggested establishing a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.

A group of developers called the Indie Web are not satisfied with the reforms of social-media companies and are developing their own social-media platforms, which they say will preserve what's good while getting rid of what's bad. They hope to rebuild social media according to principles that are less corporate and more humane (人道的).

We all show more interest in watching new, unknown sports during the Olympics. Curling, trampolining...and there might be one more－cheer-leading, competitive or All-Star cheer-leading to be exact.

I am certain that you will love it: Teams of up to 35 cheerleaders, working together like a well-oiled machine, carry out challenging body movements during an exciting two-and-a-half-minute routine. Watching these highly-skilled young girls producing an imaginative routine live in the arena is exciting, and slightly terrifying, isn't it? Absolutely. How about slow-motion replays of remarkable movements on the small screen? Yes, please. You will never be disappointed to view them.

Some people argue that high risk is the sport's major problem, but in fact, many Olympic events are also dangerous. It is not uncommon for a flyer (the athlete thrown into the air) to fall during cheer-leading. But don't worry－one of the first things they are taught is how to fall and catch in the safest way possible.

Cheer-leading will not be a one-horse race. Since the sport originated in North America, it's natural that the first Olympic medals would be contested in its "homeland" (in Los Angeles, USA, 2028). But there are many countries that will happily challenge Team USA for the medal. Team England has historically been a strong competitor. They have earned medals at the last three World Championships. And other powerful cheer nations such as Canada, Finland and China have presented performances at the top level. In 2019, it was allowed to apply to become part of the Olympic Games sports program. Now the International Cheer Union has more than 100 national organizations and almost 4.5 million athletes. The widespread international participation has made it easier for the sport to take the next steps towards a place at the Summer Games. So Los Angeles 2028 is not beyond the bounds of possibility.

Thousands of people around the world are helping to save the world's biggest fish. By taking photos of whale sharks, those helpful citizens are providing researchers with critical information about whale sharks' locations and migration routes.

Whale sharks are endangered, with their populations worldwide having decreased by more than 50% over the past 75 years. Although protected in many countries, they are still killed by the fishing industry－caught intentionally and accidentally, especially in tuna (金枪鱼) fishing areas where whale sharks and tuna swim close together. Whale sharks are also threatened by oil and gas drilling, ship strikes and climate change.

To help protect the species, Australian biologist Brad Norman co-founded The Wildbook for Whale Sharks, a photo identification database that went online in 2003. Photography lovers, scientists and whale shark tour operators around the world contribute photos of whale sharks to the system, which uses NASA technology to map their locations and track their movements. Today, the database holds over 70,000 photos from more than 50 countries.

Pictures submitted to The Wildbook are analyzed by scanning the spots on the animal's skin, which are as unique as human fingerprint, says Norman. Then it identifies the shark by searching the database for a matching pattern. This way, they can figure out which whale shark is where.

The data on whale shark locations and migration routes help scientists make strategies to protect whale habitat. "It's so important to have the public assist with our project." says Norman . He hopes to see more people join to help find out where the whale sharks go to mate. Protecting their breeding (繁殖) grounds is the "one big thing" needed to save the species in the long run. The help from thousands of citizens gives him a better chance of making that possible.

Exam Anxiety

Has this ever happened to you? You've been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe.

Everyone feels stressed during exams. Usually, it results from a fear of failure, lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past. This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generally improve your performance. You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has "gone blank" on information you know you have revised.

Some choose to ignore the problem, while others don't review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. It can also be really easy to think that if you don't try and then you fail, you won't feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard.

So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test?Yes, this seems obvious, but it's worth repeating. If you feel confident that you've prepared thoroughly, you'll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. You can always go back and change things later if needed, but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling. Besides, allocating(分配) your time is equally important. Look through the whole test before getting started. Mentally allocate how much time you'll spend on each section. If there's time to recheck, even better.

A. The first thing you should do is to be prepared.

B. People often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways.

C. If these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar, you're not alone!

D. Therefore, people need an appropriate amount of pressure to help deal with exams.

E. However, you may not focus on your work if you are overly anxious about the result.

F. After you get the paper, set out by getting some questions done to build up confidence.

G. Realizing time is almost up and that there's still a lot of blank space will make you desperate.

After thirty years in the classroom of primary school, I have come to realize that the tiniest of gestures can make a huge1to a child. This is one such story.

I received an invitation to2an official conference on education at our local high school. As I entered the3, there was a girl who looked 4. I knew she had been a student of mine. I racked my brain (绞尽脑汁) trying to5 her name. My inability to do so made me feel 6, as I have always been able to recall 7students.

Her eyes8mine and she threw her arms around me and said, "Mrs. G. it's me, Sarah, and I' m still9!" The memories came 10back. You see, Sarah was never a student in my classroom. She lost her parents at an early age and then was sent to live with foster (代养) parents. Sarah was unhappy, often in trouble and often in the office. It was during one of those office visits that I first11her. She was writing something in a notebook. I12myself to her and asked her what she was writing. Sarah13her story with me. Her writing spoke to me. It filled my heart and I knew it was healing (治愈的) for her to put her14on paper. Every morning before school she would come into my classroom and we would15her writing skills. Upon meeting Sarah at the high school ten years later, I knew her journey had not been easy. Our conversation that evening was filled with warmth, 16getting to know Sarah was hopeful and 17about her future. She was turning her life around and looking forward to going to college to18journalism.

Driving home, I could not help but realize the great 19 that teachers could have upon their students. Taking time to connect with a child has the power to20change that child's life. That's why I teach.

The Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon is about 25 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers wide from north to south. It consists of three main(valley) in the shape of the Chinese character "川".(locate) in the northwest of Xinjiang at the foot of Tuomur Peak, it is also known"Kuduluk Grand Canyon", means "thrilling and mysterious" in Uygur (维吾尔语). It is the only way to the ancient post road in the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.

On June 21, 2013, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang  (list) as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The area in which the Tuomur Grand Canyon lies is the (large) among the four places in the Tianshan Mountains,  (account) for 59.87 percent of the whole site.

With its red canyons set against the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the dreamlike landscape (complete) makes visitors lost in the beautiful and impressive view of nature. At night, you can see the stars. Remember that the temperature difference there is very large. While wearing short sleeves at noon, evenings may require  down jacket and other warm clothes. There is no tour bus service, but visitors can drive to the canyon by  (they) or hire a bus. Apart from it, Xinjiang is in possession of many appealing tourist spots, attracting a good number of visitors at home and abroad.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Our school is to organize English essay competition on the theme "Good habits and success". We welcome students as well as teachers to submit your essay on the giving topic. Here are the requirements.

First, your essay must focus at your understanding of good habits and how they have led to your success, especially your academic success. Then, you were expected to support your views with concrete personal experiences or stories, what will make your essay more readable and convincing. Final, your essay should be no more than 500 word. And please send them to essaycontest@163.com no late than December 1. Why not to pick up your pen and share your most touching moment with us?

注意：1）词数100词左右；

2）可适当增加细节使行文连贯。

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