广东省梅州市五校2022-2023学年高二下学期英语期中考试试卷（音频暂未更新）

角色：你是 Tom。

任务：1) 与 Jane 谈论她在学校宿舍的人际关系；

2) 根据谈话内容回答同学的提问。

生词： dormitory  宿舍

梗概：Tom  乘坐的公交车与货车发生了碰撞，警察帮助 Tom  及时到达考场。

关键词：exam (考试)   bus (公交车)    lorry (货车)    crash (撞上)       police officer (警官)

Go to the Exam

Tom was a      school student. One day, Tom took a bus to the school for an exam. The exam was very important for him. His parents expected him to get good  and hoped that he would get a place at a top   in the country.   , a huge lorry stopped in front of the bus, and even though the bus driver had made every   to stop, the bus   into the lorry. There was a terrible noise.     , no one was  . Tom got off the bus and what he could do to get to the exam in time. A police officer asked him if he was OK. Tom told the police officer that he was going to take a very important exam and that he was he might be late. The police officer picked up his phone and asked a police car to come at once. When it arrived, he asked Tom to get into the car. Then the police officer   as  as he could to the school. They ten minutes before the exam  . So Tom was able to take the exam on time.

Since sugar is such a big part of the food we eat, people may wonder if some types of sugar are better for us than others. Let's look at some common sweeteners to find out.

White Sugar

White sugar is also called table sugar because it's often on tables at homes and restaurants. Because it goes through the most processing, it has the least nutritional value of all the sugars we consume. As it is being refined（提纯）, the sugar loses its minerals along with any natural color it had. During the refining process, thick, brown liquid known as molasses（糖浆）is produced.

Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is essentially white sugar with some of the molasses added back in. Although the molasses contains some nutrients, the amount added is not enough to be of much benefit to people.

Black Sugar

Some people believe black sugar, which originated in Okinawa, Japan, is more nutritious than brown sugar. With black sugar, sugarcane is boiled until it turns into a dark sauce, which is then cooled and formed into solid chunks. Thus, black sugar keeps its molasses content.

Honey

Honey is another common type of sweetener that people use, with many believing it is the healthiest option because it comes from bees and is therefore more natural. There is truth to that belief, but despite having more nutritional value, too much honey can still be harmful to one's health. The main point seems to be that people should control their intake of sugar as much as possible.

Madison stared through the window and watched a puffy white cloud pass over the woods across from the school. It must be wonderful to be a bird, she thought. Total freedom. No math class to sit in; and her days would be spent on horseback. She thought of her horse, Star.

"Madison. Could you please join us again?" Mrs. Smith said. "I was just asking the class if anyone had any problems with the homework assignment. "

"Well. I didn't have any problems doing it, but I had problems remembering to put it in my school bag after I did it." Some giggling spread through the room.

"Madison. I don't know what I am going to do with you. You're such a smart girl but you just don't apply yourself. Class, clear your desks. Our guest is here and welcome Doctor Landon. He is a veterinarian （兽医）. He came here today as part of our continued Career Explorations Program. "

Madison tried to focus as Doctor Landon talked about how important grades were and how he struggled with math when he was a kid. Doctor Landon was still talking but she lost track of what he was saying. Then a word caught her attention. Horse. Was he talking about horses?  

Gradually, Madison knew Doctor Landon had come to her town and house when her horse, Star, needed care. She liked it that he even knew her horse's name. "So, you just travel around and take care of horses all day long?"

Doctor Landon nodded. "I travel with my truck to take care of horses and ponies across the county. It is a lot of work, but I love it. "

Madison's mouth fell open. What a life that must be, she thought. At that moment, sitting in class, Madison could see her future and her life suddenly seemed bigger. By the time she got off the bus that afternoon, her plans for the afternoon had changed. She was still going to ride Star, but first she was going to spend an hour studying math. Then tomorrow she'd spend an hour studying science.

With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation, can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects? As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future—that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero-emission (排放) planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.

Cars and trucks are undergoing their greatest improvement since the automobile's (汽车) existence more than a century ago. Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived. Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise. Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100, 000 of them. The price is about $10, 000 above the gas-powered one, but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain. Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.

High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles. No battery yet invented can power, say, a Boeing 747 from New York to London. Promising improvements, however, do add up. Developments with zero-emission, battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flight, involving trips of limited duration and distance. Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flight.

Our planet's health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow. Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.

The Power of 10 Minutes How can we find ourselves with extra two hours? It probably comes in short little bursts of 5 to 10 minutes. Maybe you're early to your school.  Instead of jumping on social media, you can actually use those little breaks to do something productive.

Strengthen relationship

In college, you'll be eager to call your parents every single night. Besides, you know it's necessary to stay in touch with your friends. A phone call doesn't have to last an hour to get in some good conversation. A 5-minute's call is enough. An email is even quicker.  

Strengthen body

 Ora few stretches (伸展运动) can give your back a break from desk and chair. A few minutes of exercise goes a long way. Why not make full use of the breaks between classes to get actively involved in exercise? Your body will thank you.

Refresh yourself

Sometimes we're so busy that our lives are in a mess, with piles of books on our desks, clothes everywhere on the floor at our dorms. We usually think it a waste of time cleaning up, therefore let them be.  And keep it up everyday, you'll be amazed to find your life organized and get yourself refreshed.

Be more productive

Want to be extra productive?  You can write all of the tasks you'd like to complete that day, week, or month on the list. Keep it handy. The next time you find yourself with 10 extra minutes, you'll know exactly what you can work on.

A. But both make a difference.

B. Maybe you have 5 minutes for We chat.

C. Instead, begin with a 5-minute's tidying up.

D. A 10-minute's walk can get your blood flowing better.

E. Perhaps you even get stuck waiting for a bus for 10 minutes.

F. The next time you have minutes to spare, write out a to-do list.

G. Bending over the desk provides you with a short but useful rest.

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's （老年痴呆症） last summer. Suddenly, it was difficult for me to accept that the roles were now1 – my mother became my child, and I became her mother. I became 2 early on, even arguing with her occasionally. 3 . I was used to this kind of life. Now I am able to deal with her and the situation better. I have learned a lot of life4 from the experience.

My mother reacts very5to my feelings and that is6 of almost all the Alzheimer's patients. When I visit her with a busy and tense feeling, she reacts immediately, takes on my mood, and becomes7and negative. But when I feel cheerful and attentive, she is joyful. This has taught me to pay more attention to my own 8when I am with other people.

I was thought I was very tolerant, but in9, my tolerance ran out as soon as someone turned away from what I considered "right". Through her illness she has developed a childlike tactlessness （不得体）. Eating out in restaurants, for example, is a bit 10when she shouts at the waiter for something or talks about people at the next table in a loud voice. With my mother, I can now really be tolerant.

I have also learned that everything has special11. When my mother got sick, I didn't want to12 my two daughters with it. As my mother's daughter I was supposed to 13 take on the job. The most wonderful value taking care of my mother through her illness brought about to us may be that my children not only 14 to help me when they sense that I'm feeling15 , but that they take care of my mother on their own initiative （主动地）. It shows me that it's all worth it.

Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the （successful） way to change is not suddenly, but over a period of time. the Chinese philosopher Lao Zi wrote, "A journey of a thousand miles （begin） with a single step. " One step seems small, but it is essential. （reach） the goal of change, a person must show some discipline and （repeated） take many small （step）. After all, is not easy to break bad habits.

For young people, there is plenty of time to change bad habits. However, there is no "magic pill" or delete button will help you; you have to think about your bad habits and decide some changes. You have the power to build happy and healthy life full of good habits!

1）活动内容；

2）活动反响。

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1）词数应为80左右；

2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

As a single mother, I've never doubted my daughter Jane's dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart's content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.

Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.

Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.

It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, "Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong." I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.

That night, Jane recovered her consciousness （知觉） and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, "My dear, everything would be fine." Mary comforted her gently, "I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don't worry. We'll be standing by you." I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane's cheeks.

After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.

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