2023年秋季学期高二英语开学考
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节:听下面 5 段对话。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman
A.A teacher. B.A guide. C.A waitress.
2.Where does the conversation take place
A. In a shop. B. In an office. C. In a cafe.
3.What does the man think of the subject Chinese History
A. It’s difficult to learn by heart. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s boring.
4.Why is the woman so worried
A. She saw the boy doing something interesting.
B. She saw the boy doing something unusual.
C. She saw the boy doing his homework.
5.What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A. The exciting news. B. Weather. C. London.
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6~7小题。
6.Where will the man turn right to get to the Teachers’ Office
A. At the two-story building.
B. At the Student Center.
C. At the first traffic circle.
7.What else will the man want to do
A. Find the Student Center.
B. Make a telephone call.
C. Know the way to the Headmaster’s Office.
听第7段材料，回答第8~9小题。
8.Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a shop. B. In a classroom. C. In a canteen.
9.What do we know from the conversation
A. The woman hasn’t used plastic plates and cups before.
B. Paper plates and cups have replaced plastic ones in the U.S.
C. The man is not interested in plastic materials.
听第8段材料，回答第10~12小题。
10.What is the woman
A.A new student. B.A new teacher. C.A new Internet manager.
11.What did the woman do at home a week ago
A. She paid her fees.
B. She got her receipt from the bank.
C. She registered for classes on the Internet.
12.What does the woman have to do now
A. Go to the classroom. B. Get the class list. C. Have the first class.
听第9段材料，回答第13~16小题。
13.What is the woman going to do this afternoon
A. Go out for her holiday.
B. Go to look for a part-time job.
C. Go to give some children lessons.
14.How did the woman find her part-time job
A. She saw a notice and contacted the person who had put up the notice.
B. She put up a notice on a light pole and someone called her up.
C. The man helped her to find the job.
15.What is the man good at
A. Teaching English. B. Spoken English. C. Written English.
16.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates.
听第10段材料，回答第17~20小题。
17.When was Ana Maria Cavazos born
A. On June 7,1908. B. On June 8,1908. C. On June 9,1908.
18.Where was Ana born
A. In Mexico. B. In Texas. C. In Victoria.
19.How many brothers and sisters did Ana have
A. Eleven. B. Twelve. C. Thirteen.
20.Why did Ana’s family move to the United States
A. Because of war. B. Because of famine. C. Because of poverty.
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
A
Occurring on October 31, November 1, and November 2, the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday held to honor those who have died, brings people from all walks of life to Mexico. But cities across the United States are also joining in on the fun. Here is where you can find this year' s best Day of the Dead celebrations without traveling south of the border.
The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles
For over three decades, the businessmen of Olvera Street have annually transformed the busy outdoor marketplace into a top destination for visitors. Starting on October 25 and coming to a close on November 2,this year’s event will include a collection of live performances, face painting, and a traditional May an procession(游行).
The East Village in Manhattan
Want to get a taste of the Day of the Dead while taking a bite out of the Big Apple Come to East yard of St. Mark's in-the-Bowery, a church in Manhattan. Besides watching performances, you can purchase all kinds of traditional Mexican food.
San Francisco's Mission District
San Francisco has celebrated the Day of the Day for half a century. Every November 2, people flood to the Mission District -- a colorful neighborhood rich in
Mexican culture. At this popular event, visitors are invited to dress up in traditional Day of the Dead clothes, and go through the neighborhood all by the candlelight.
Downtown San Antonio
This year, the Day of the Dead will arrive early in San Antonio, Texas. On October 26 and 27, people can visit Hemisfair, the city' s popular outdoor cultural center, with craft workshops, musical performances, and live poetry.
21. Where can visitors enjoy traditional Mexican food
A. In The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles.
B. In San Francisco's Mission District.
C. In The East Village in Manhattan.
D. In Downtown San Antonio.
22. How long has the festival been celebrated in Mission District
A. For 30 years. B. For 50 years. C. For 26 years. D. For 27 years.
23. What can you do in the Day of the Dead in San Antonio
A. Light candles. B. Make faces painted.
C. Wear traditional clothes. D. Hear some great poems.
B
In school we learned about Earth. We learned that rivers flow from higher ground to lower ground. They usually end at a bigger river or go into a lake or ocean.
I can see that every day in Chicago. Our river goes into the lake. It's a giant lake. We used to go fishing on the river every summer. Most days you would find me and my grandfather there, fishing. My father was busy working for the city. I did not know what his job was. He said it was in the Sanitary(卫生的) and Ship Canal.
My grandfather would take me to the river.“In the old days,”he said, “this was a clean stream. Now look at it. It is filthy”. Sometimes we even saw dead fish floating on it.
When we brought the fish home, my mother would throw them out. "We can't eat this. This is dirty, bad fish." She sounded angry. So my grandfather and I stopped bringing the fish home. Sometimes we would go to fish and throw them back. But mostly we just stayed at home. We were sad about it.
Then one day my father was so busy he was not home. That New Year's Day he worked, too. My mother was worried. It is too cold." But he went anyway.
Then two days later the newspaper said, "It is a miracle!" That was the headline. I read the article. It told how the workers on the Sanitary and Ship Canal had done something impossible. They had reversed the Chicago River. They dug such a great hole that the river rushed away from the lake. It now went to the west. I was excited. So was my grandfather. He said, "Now we can go fishing this summer.”
We both laughed. So did my mother. My father smiled a lot, all day long.
24. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce a geographic concept.
B. To test readers' knowledge about rivers.
C.To introduce the topic of the article.
D. To show the miracle of the nature.
25. The author stopped bringing home fish, because_____________.
A. the fish they got were all dead B. his mother hated eating fish
C. he wanted to preserve the river D. the fish were too dirty to eat
26. What miracle did the author's father and his co-workers created
A. They kept the Chicago River incredibly clean.
B. They dug a huge hole to store the polluted water.
C. They saved all the fish in the Chicago River.
D. They changed the direction of the Chicago River.
27. Which of the following words can best describe the author's father
A. Mysterious(神秘的). B. Dedicated（献身的）.
C. Critical(挑剔的). D. Kind-hearted.
C
In simpler times, we never had to consider a loved one's privacy when gift-buying. But as technology has continued its high-speed advance and growth at all costs, many companies and the products they create have long been skirting(回避) adequate data and privacy protection, leaving users at risk. For example, the audiobook reader you give to your children to send them to sleep at night now captures (捕捉) data on what they like.
As we continue to integrate (整合) the Internet into more of our devices and cover our homes and lives with cameras, microphones and trackers, the lack of data protection and privacy is becoming dangerous. Very few companies are being honest about how they collect, store and use data, and the only loser is the very individuals who use these products.
But that, right there, is the one chance consumers have to turn the tide.
The change starts with us. Buying a small device isn't simply buying a product anymore; it's a conscious decision about whether you trust the company behind it to work in your best interests and keep you safe. It's your responsibility as a consumer to be aware of this choice and act on it. In an ideal future, it won't require hours of research- -whether done by the buyer or by organizations- -to buy safe, responsible products. But for now, it's the best option available as these companies continue to get a free pass.
We can demand more. We must demand more. We can demand that privacy and security be taken seriously by the companies who build the products we buy. Yes, technology has vastly improved our lives, but that shouldn't come at the cost of our safety. So if you want o give someone a gift, give them the gift of privacy. It's the only way to make the Internet -and our lives-a little safer in this digital world.
28. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about
A. The risk of people's privacy leaks from gifts.
B. The way companies collect users privacy data.
C.The company's efforts to protect users privacy.
D.The reasons for the rapid growth of technology.
29. Why is the lack of privacy protection becoming more and more dangerous
A. Because digital products are becoming more and more popular.
B. Because the Internet is being more widely used in people's daily life.
C. Because few users have the awareness to protect their privacy rights.
D. Because most companies hide the way they handle users' personal data.
30. What does the underlined phrase get a free pass" in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Escape from pressure. B. Do as they wish.
C. Misuse their products freely. D. Mislead their users.
31.What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce the latest development of the Internet.
B. To analyse the causes of people's privacy leaks at present.
C. To raise people's awareness of protecting the right privacy.
D. To explain the reasons why companies abuse users' private data.
D
Sometimes the people least likely to engage with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Zoom are the people who can benefit from it the most.
The "silent generation", or those born between 1928 and 1945, aren't usually mentioned alongside the likes of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. A study this year said that 45 percent of people over 65 use social media sites. Yet, for the majority of seniors, it is more about gathering information than sharing things about themselves.
For example, AARP has pointed out that Facebook's largest function for older folks has been helping them keep in touch with their families, especially their grandchildren. But this doesn't really reflect the digital connectivity（连接） many elders are experiencing.
BJ, a friend who just turned 80, does not own a computer, yet he's one of the 4 out of 10 seniors with a smartphone, which never leaves his side. For him social media is purely social— no grandkids, just people from every stage of his eight decades. It has kept him youthful and connected. He has figured out how to make Facebook and Instagram work for him by asking his younger friends for help when he gets stuck.
Jesse Epstein, who has been teaching in a college for 44 years.He moved to Costa Rica with his wife and young child four years ago when he was 70. "I wouldn't be able to live the life I now lead without the assistance of Zoom, Google Classroom, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams," Epstein tells me on the phone, speaking from his home in Tamarindo. "My current students are all masters-level schoolteachers. I use Zoom to observe and evaluate how well they incorporate（融入） these technologies into their lessons live in the classroom. I was surprised by how much more attentive students seemed to be online than they typically were in the classroom receiving the same material."
He keeps in touch in a very real way with friends he's known for decades. "Networking technologies have supported all my life choices and helped me and my family achieve a level of freedom and independence which I didn't think was possible for someone in their mid-seventies," he adds.
32. Why are the elderly called the "silent generation"
A. They hardly share personal experiences online.
B. They are too shy to deliver a speech in public.
C. They never keep in touch with others online.
D. They are unfortunately speech-impaired.
33. Why does the author take BJ as an example
A. To express good attitudes towards life.
B. To explore possible ways to stay young.
C. To reflect the popularity of Facebook.
D. To show the real social connection.
34. Which is not the benefit of networking technologies according to Jesse Epstein
A Students are more likely to concentrate on the class.
B. All his life choices are backed by online technologies.
C. He can improve his teaching skills and methods.
D. His family members have freedom and independence.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Social Media Gives the Silent Generation a Voice
B. Social Apps Are Welcomed by People of All Ages
C. Networking Technologies Are a Double-edged Sword
D. The Silent Generation Are Eager for Connectivity
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Spending time with your family can help develop meaningful bonds, encourage love and affection, reduce stress, and can improve academic performance in children. Since you can enjoy nature and all the benefits, 36.________________.
Go to a park. Do an online search to find local parks. Whether it's a smaller local park or a larger national park, a day-trip is an excellent way to spend a couple of hours outdoors with your family. 37.________________.
Plan a nature-centered vacation. Instead of going to a theme park, consider going fishing, hiking or camping instead. 38.________________.Some great nature-oriented vacations in the United States include the Grand Canyon, Kauai, Jackson Hole, and Lake Tahoe.
39. _____________. Discover which games that your children like to play the most, and make it a habit of playing them outside. Talk to your kids about what sports they like and make sure to get the proper equipment so that your family can all play together. Outdoor sports and games include basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and lacrosse.
Take walks with the family. 40.____________. Plan a 20-minute walk and have everyone in the family turn off their cell phones. The more you walk together, the more natural it will feel and it will encourage everyone in the family to spend more time outdoors. A great time to schedule a walk is right after dinner or before you take your children to school.
A. Play a game or sport outdoors
B. you should avoid the followings
C. come and join us in the following ways
D. Try to locate your family in the open air
E. Enjoy the natural beauty with your family instead
F. Determine a time and schedule it to take a hike with your family
G. If you have young kids, consider taking them to the place that has activities like a playground.
第三部分语言知识运用
第一节完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
Over the years, when a book has spoken to me with particular power, grace, or charm, I have taken to pen and paper and sent word off to the author.
It all started in my 18th year, when I had a strong 41.____to be a writer. I believed that becoming an author was 42.____ a matter of pouring my thoughts onto paper, 43.____the masterpiece to a publisher, and waiting for fame and 44.____to come.
Then my dream was 45.___. After a year of ignominy(耻辱）,I wrote to legendary children's author Lloyd Alexander, begging him for direction. To my 46.____, he answered with great kindness and 47.____, "48._____is always very easy to give--but very 49.____ to make it specific and meaningful, since we all have to work in our own ways."
And then after I described my 50.____yearlong effort at publication, he said, “What I basten(赶紧说）to tell you is that I 51.____ seven times that long without being published! So, perhaps my advice is:52._____.”
I was 53.____ by the idea that a well-regarded writer would take the time to 54._____a bit of guidance to a presumptuous(冒味的 ）teen. After that I continued to 55._____ writers though I didn't always receive a reply. If Shakespeare were still around, I might write to him.
41. A. reason B. desire C. choice D. need
42. A. generally B. hardly C. suitably D. simply
43. A. sending B. composing C. selling D. returning
44. A. approval B. popularity C. fortune D. result
45. A. realized B. destroyed C. achieved D. cherished
46. A. disappointment B. admiration C. annoyance D. delight
47. A. consideration B. amazement C. satisfaction D. happiness
48. A. Help B. Comfort C. Advice D. Encouragement
49. A. fit B. hard C. convenient D. comfortable
50. A. constant B. extra C. successful D. vain
51. A. wrote B. read C. collected D. made
52. A. Inspiration B. Courage C. Patience D. Confidence
53. A. scared B. encouraged C. surprised D. educated
54. A. recommend B. receive C. seek D. offer
55. A. reach out to B. keep up with C. try out for D. break away from
第2节
第2节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Love for a dog. Easy, right It wasn't in the case of Wilson.
When we first had Wilson, he hardly wagged 56._______(he) tail. He made very little eye contact and didn't like to be petted. In addition, Wilson would be in the other room instead of 57._________(be) in the same room with us.
Wilson turned our nature loving backyard into 58._________hunting ground. We once enjoyed sitting outside watching the rabbits jump around. Instead, we watched in horror as Wilson59._______(go) into hunting mode. Three rabbits were60.________ (quick) killed. This was the third time that he 61._________(do) such a thing.
It could have been very easy to ignore him, or worse, give him away again. But we didn't do either. We chose 62.________(love) him.
I showered him with non-stop attention. We went for walks and played catch. Every night I petted him and scratched his ears, 63._________made him very comfortable. It took over a month of this intense attention. Eventually, He no longer went into another room by himself. He would usually be by me or Robert,64._______(rest) his head or some part of his body on our foot. We all need love and attention.
65. ________ Wilson's poor behavior, we loved him anyway. Wilson has taught me what love really means.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Tom听说在中国通过扫描二维码(scan QR codes)就可以轻松实现移动支付(mobile payment), 他对此感到很好奇。请你写一對邮件告知他移动支付在中国的相关情況。内容包括：
1. 在中国很流行，提供了便利；
1. 快捷且强大的功能：如买早餐,买火车票等等。
3. 改变了人们的生活。
注意：
1.词数80字左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
A young man was on his way to the office when a nurse called him and told him that his father was injured and in hospital. So he hurried to go to the hospital by taxi. After he went into the hospital, he found that he left his cell phone in the taxi, but the taxi had left. The worse thing was that he had forgotten to ask the nurse which ward his father was in. He had to scurry around in the hospital, looking for his father. Seeing a nurse, he asked her anxiously, "My father is in hospital. He..”
The nurse interrupted him, "Oh, my God. It's e with me!" She led the anxious young man to the bed side of an elderly man. "Your son is here," she whispered to the elderly patient. The old patient's eyes opened only after she repeated the words several times.The old man was too weak so it was really hard for him to stay awake and he could vaguely(模糊地) see the young man standing beside him.
The old man reached out his hand with all his strength and the young man realized it and immediately held it.
The nurse brought a chair for the young man to sit beside the bed. The young man sat holding the old man's hand and offering him words of love and strength, all through the night. The dying old man said nothing. The nurse suggested that the young man move away and rest for a while but he refused. He stayed.
As dawn approached, the old man peacefully died.The young man placed the lifeless hand on the bed and informed the nurse. While the nurse did what was necessary, the young man waited. When she finished her task, the nurse began to say words of sympathy the young man needed.
注意】
1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But the young man shook his head. _________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
He replied, "I knew right away he was not my father."___________________
__________________________________________________________________
2023年秋季学期高二英语开学考答案
听力: 1~5 CBABA 6~10 CBCBA 11~15 CBCAB 16~20 CBAAA
阅读理解：
A篇: 21-23CBD B篇：24-27 CDDB C篇28-31 ：ADBC D篇32-35：ADCA
七选五： CGEAF
完形填空：41-45 BDACB 46-50 DACBD 51-55 ACBDA
第二节：语法填空
56．his 57．being 58．a 59．went 60．quickly 61．had done 62．to love 63．which 64．resting 65．Despite
写作 第一节
One possible version:
Dear Tom,
l am delighted to hear from you. You asked me in your last letter about the mobile payment in China and the following information may give you a rough sketch.
Mobile payment has made people's daily life more and more convenient in China. We can buy breakfast on the street and tickets at the railway station by scanning the QR codes. This is a glimpse into the life of most Chinese-allowing us to bid farewell to the wallet and bank cards.
Mobile payment has greatly changed people's lives in China. I'm wondering if mobile payment is popular in your country. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
续写参考范文
But the young man shook his head. "Who was that man " he asked. The nurse was astonished."I thought he was your father. Isn't he your father " she asked. "No, he is not my father," the young man answered. "I had never seen him before in my life." The nurse was confused and she asked the young man why he didn't say anything when she brought him to the old man.
He replied, "I knew right away he was not my father." Then he added, "But I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasn't here. I didn't know how long he had been in hospital, but I knew he must miss his son so much. When I realized he wasn't able to tell whether I was his son or not, I really understood how much he needed me to be beside him as his son. So, I stayed." The nurse was deeply moved by his kindness.
