沈阳市第 120 中学 2023—2024 学年度上学期
高二年级第二次质量监测
英语学科试卷
满分：150 分 时间：120 分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 5小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项
中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅
读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a printing shop. B. At a bookstore. C. In a library.
2. What is the man allowed to prepare
A. The sauces. B. The salad. C. The drinks.
3. When will the man need to be in his seat
A. No later than 7:15 p.m.
B. No later than 7:25 p.m.
C. Anytime before 7:30 p.m.
4. How does the woman feel about her new teacher
A. She feels nervous. B. She admires her. C. She is dissatisfied.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A novel. B. A newspaper. C. A person.
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。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。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What color jacket will the woman wear
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A. Black. B. Blue. C. Green.
7. What will the woman do first
A. Go to a movie.
B. Buy Mary a dress.
C. Attend a birthday party.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Which night is dessert night
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday.
9. What activities are on Thursday night
A. Some discussions. B. Some lectures. C. Some games.
听第 8段材料，回答第 10 至 12题。
10. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To order some machines.
B. To ask for a colored picture.
C. To confirm the delivery time.
11. What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Fax the man a brochure.
B. Work out the agreement.
C. Attend a meeting.
12. When will the man sign the agreement
A. This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow noon.
听第 9段材料，回答第 13 至 16题。
13. How often does the man travel abroad each year
A. One to three times. B. Four to six times. C. Seven to ten times.
14. Which kind of currency does the man carry least of when he travels
A. Euros. B. Pounds. C. American dollars.
15. For what does the man usually use the credit cards
A. Taxis. B. Newspapers. C. Meals.
16. What contact detail does the man give to the woman
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A. His address. B. His email. C. His number.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20 题。
17. How long did the festival last last year
A. 5 days. B. 13 days. C. 17 days.
18. What is the festival famous for
A. Dance. B. Street music. C. Art exhibitions.
19. Where does Circus Romano perform
A. In a tent. B. In a garden. C. In a theatre.
20. What type of audience is the Mekong Water Activity aimed at
A. Adults. B. Young children. C. The whole family.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项，
并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more
convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
＄2, 995 AT
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It
is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user
interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping
track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75″ U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
＄1, 800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable
end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color
output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but
compared to most 8k TVs which all run over $5, 000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the
tech we’ve got.
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VIVE Flow
＄499 AT
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world.
They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely
lightweight with a lightning fast set—that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the
calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your
hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify＋Cool Formaldehyde
＄920 ATWALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has
created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier,
plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
21. Which device will get your money worth best
A．Tonal.
B．Hisense 75″ U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV.
C．VIVE Flow.
D．Dyson Purifier Humidify＋Cool Formaldehyde.
22. What statement of Vive goggles is TRUE
A．They are user-friendly.
B．They appeal to gamers.
C．They help keep track of weight.
D．They are intended for who are allergic to dust.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A．A consumer review. B．A science report.
C．A product brochure. D．An online journal.
B
It’s eight o’clock on Christmas morning, and Uncle Tom says he wants to listen to the news. I
am wondering why on earth grownups would be interested in the news when there are important
things to be done, such as handing out presents. And then, while I am only half-listening to the
radio broadcast, something surprising happens: The boring newsreader begins talking about a
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Christmas message from the Vatican. Hadn’t we heard that report earlier My older brother, Colin,
figures out what’s happening. “Pete, Pete, it’s a tape recorder! We’ve got our tape recorder!”
Colin and I had both been blind from birth. At the special boarding school in Worcester in
western England that Colin and I attended, a tape recorder of your own was the height of
eagerness. However, Colin—better informed and more realistic about family finances than I
was—had no real expectations of getting one. I realized, much later, that the tape recorder my
father had bought us would have cost more than four times his weekly wage.
The new toy, the size of a small suitcase, dominated the rest of the Christmas holidays. I took
my first steps down the path to my career as a broadcaster when I returned to school after the
holidays. I would wander round the school with my microphone, recording my thoughts in the
style of the voices I heard on the radio. But ten years later, after I had started and abandoned a
university law course, I drew on the confidence and walked into a BBC radio station, in the hope
of selling myself as a broadcast journalist. A producer at the radio station who was putting
together a weekly program for blind people had seen me. He later phoned me and informed I was
admitted.
Twenty-five years later, I presented my first report for BBC TV’s Six O’Clock News, a
program my father had never missed. Although by then he’d been dead for more than a decade, I
like to think he’d have realized that his inspiring Christmas present had changed my life.
24. Why was the author surprised at the radio report according to paragraph 1
A．Because he was handing out presents.
B．Because the information was familiar.
C．Because it broadcast the latest news.
D．Because it was reading a boring message.
25. What did Colin think of a tape recorder
A．It was inexpensive. B．It was unnecessary.
C．It was unaffordable. D．It was unexceptional.
26. What effect did the present have on the author
A．He recorded his personal life every day.
B．He majored in broadcasting at university.
C．He got addicted and abandoned his study.
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D．He decided to work in broadcast journalism.
27. What’s the best title for this text
A．Unusual Gift, United Family B．Warm Christmas, Wise Uncle
C．Silent Love, Sound Influence D．Prepared Mind, Promising Job
C
In the magnificent range of mountains of northern California, 42 radio telescopes point
towards the stars, scanning for signs of life. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
Institute has been listening for a signal here since it was founded in 1984. Jill Tarter, its co-founder,
says the programmed aim is not just to communicate with remote civilizations. It is also to remind
human beings of its own modest, fragile (脆弱的) place in the universe. Thus, for the first time,
SETI is cocking its ear towards Earth to look for a signal that can be sent into space to represent
the species.
Felipe Perez Santiago, a Mexican musician and composer, has an idea of what might work.
Since songs, like the human voices, are common to all languages and nations, he and Ms. Tarter
have designed the “Earthling Project”—a call to people everywhere to upload extracts (精华) of
song that he plans to melt into a collective human chorus. An initial composition will be launched
into space this summer, recorded on a virtually indestructible disk. Future plans and dreams
include an eventual landing on Mars.
Human music has been sent to the heavens in 1977. Distant beings can in theory already
enjoy Peruvian panpipes, a Navajo chant, Bach, Beethoven and more. But no previous offering,
and perhaps no composition undertaken anywhere, has tried to encompass the entire diversity of
human song.
Mr. Santiago says he is thrilled about bringing together contributors from around the globe.
Unlike other recordings sent into space, says Mr. Santiago, “Everyone’s invited. You don’t have to
be one of the main composers of our history like Beethoven, just someone singing in their
shower.” Download the “Earthling Project” app, sing up to three songs of 30 seconds each, and
your voice will be sent into the sky.
28. Why does SETI look for a signal to be sent into space
A．To stand for species on the earth. B．To scan for other liveable planets.
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C．To respond to the call of the universe. D．To stress the importance of the earth.
29. What do we know about the “Earthling Project”
A．It is a world music organization.
B．It intends to create a human chorus.
C．It tries to develop a universal language.
D．It aims to search for signals from space.
30. What does the underlined word “encompass” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Include. B．Appreciate. C．Work out. D．Relate to.
31. What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A．To inspire people to become composers.
B．To call on people to protect our planet.
C．To encourage people to explore space.
D．To invite people to join a programme.
D
In her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo makes the case that
decluttering (清理杂物) can dramatically transform your life. Ridding your spaces of unused and
unwanted stuff can make you happier, more confident and maybe even slimmer.
Judging by the popularity of her message and method, Kondo’s philosophy satisfies many
people’s need. Yet the evidence backing the benefits of decluttering is mixed.
One 2013 study found that orderly spaces promote healthy choices but also conventional
thinking, while working in a messy or disorganized space promotes creativity and new ideas.
Einstein, famously, had a very untidy desk and has been quoted as saying, “If a cluttered desk is a
sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign ”
Another study linked physical clutter (杂乱) to lower levels of life satisfaction. But one of the
authors of that study says that clutter, rather than a problem in and of itself, seems to be a
symptom of other problems, especially unchecked consumerism (无节制的消费). “In this society
of abundance we live in, I think the idea that we have to have more makes us less satisfied with
life,” says Joseph Ferrari, coauthor of the study. “It isn’t abundance that’s the problem as much as
attachment to abundance.”
Other psychologists say technology may also be contributing to America’s enthusiasm for
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organization. The complexity and disorderliness of life online encourages many people to seek
order in their physical spaces, Dr. Dodgen Magee says. “But then you find when your room or
your inbox is organized, your world hasn’t stopped being complex, ” she says. At this point, many
people decide even more organizing is needed, she says. But this can lead to compulsive (难控制
的) tidying and, unavoidably, a sense of failure when you just can’t keep things as neat and orderly
as you’d like them to be, she explains.
“The more of a mess our internal world becomes, the more likely we are to grab onto
something that gives us this sense of peace,” she says. While a little tidying can be a calming
distraction, she says, it’s a temporary bandage, not a cure.
32. What do we know about Kondo’s philosophy
A．It’s based on solid evidence. B．It involves spirit-lifting methods.
C．It’s popular with many people. D．It leads people to recycle unused stuff.
33. What does the example of Einstein serve to show
A．An empty desk is a sign of an empty mind.
B．Orderly workspaces can bring health benefits.
C．An untidy desk can damage working efficiency.
D．Messy environments are likely to encourage creativity.
34. What does Joseph Ferrari say about physical clutter
A．It determines people’s life satisfaction.
B．It contributes to unchecked consumerism.
C．It reflects people’s attachment to technology.
D．It arises from the desire for more possessions.
35. What can be inferred about tidying from the last two paragraphs
A．It can lead to a feeling of depression.
B．It can provide lasting peace of mind.
C．It makes people’s world more complex.
D．It works better with the help of technology.
第二节 （共 5小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中
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有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that the choices we make affect our future. Suppose I am an intelligent
student with good marks. However, being lazy, I do badly in my examinations; I am refused entry
to university and cannot find a good job. The golden future will never be. 36
However, your choices affect your future in a way that is more complex. 37 Your
character is displayed through your choices, but it is also formed by them. Whenever you make a
choice, your character changes or grows, depending on whether the decision you made is wise or
foolish. 38 And so, you become the sort of person who will make a certain kind of
choice in a certain situation.
39 After all, the field of human choice is a narrow one. Most of the things that
form us in our lives are not subject to choice. We cannot choose when and where to be born,
whether our families will be rich or poor, kind or cruel. We cannot even entirely control who we
will meet in our lives. With so much that we cannot choose, how can we be said to be responsible
for anything
However, we do have some power of choice, and we do control the most important thing of
all: how we respond to circumstances. 40 It is our key to having confidence in the
future. It is human nature to fear the future, as the future is unknown. You cannot entirely control
what will happen to you tomorrow. But if you have confidence in your character, then you do
know one thing for certain about the future: no matter what happens, you will make a choice that
you will be proud of.
A．Some will argue this is not true.
B．All these are from a bad choice!
C．Too many choices can be confusing.
D．This ability to choose how we behave is a great gift.
E．We can choose to keep struggling in hard times, or to give up.
F．Your character is being made by you, bit by bit, choice by choice.
G．This is because nearly all the choices you make affect your character.
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 30 分）
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第一节 完型填空（共 15小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可
以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had been skiing since childhood. I’d 41 fallen, I’d never crashed into anything, and
I’d 42 mostly to the “blue” trails—the ones for intermediate (中级水平的 ) skiers.
Therefore, for my first day on the mountain, I decided to 43 a blue run, one I had done
many times before.
When I reached the top of the blue trails—only chairlift (缆椅 ), though, something in the
atmosphere 44 . Why was it so cold Were the blue trails always this sharp The rhythm of
the chairlift started to sound less 45 .
It 46 that simply having skied “many times before” didn’t mean I was getting better
at it. There’s a large body of 47 showing that practice—or even just doing—doesn’t make
us any better at the activity, so it is with skiing. The joy of getting better sometimes comes along
with the 48 of getting worse.
One afternoon, I took a chairlift with a retired ski 49 named Bob. When I told him I
was struggling, he 50 to watch me take an easy slope and assessed what I was doing
wrong.
Bob 51 me that the learning process looks a lot like backsliding (倒退). When babies
first learn to walk, they progress from 52 imitation (模仿). Sometimes it seems that we’re
losing ground, but we’re actually 53 a new skill. An 54 attempt is often a sign
that you’re learning.
“You’re skiing better already!” he shouted at me.
“Thank you!” I yelled back.
Then I skied a few more feet and 55 .
41. A．frequently B．rarely C．mostly D．steadily
42. A．submitted B．reduced C．stuck D．restricted
43. A．tackle B．declare C．change D．skip
44. A．continued B．emerged C．conflicted D．disappeared
45. A．refreshed B．sensitive C．alien D．harmonious
46. A．took on B．turned out C．held on D．worked out
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47. A．trend B．custom C．prejudice D．evidence
48. A．pain B．influence C．bonus D．award
49. A．official B．director C．constructor D．instructor
50. A．offered B．learned C．managed D．preferred
51. A．urged B．reminded C．guaranteed D．stimulated
52. A．similar B．regular C．random D．effective
53. A．unlocking B．switching C．testing D．suspending
54. A．anxious B．awkward C．aimless D．early
55. A．fell B．balanced C．proceeded D．abandoned
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。
When an animal species 56 (consider) endangered, it means that the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has evaluated it as nearly extinct. It means that it is
dying out and the rate of birth is lower than the species’ death rate. Today, more and more animal
and plant species are close to extinction because of a 57 (vary) of factors that cause a
species 58 (become) endangered, and as you might expect, humans play 59 role
in quite a few of them.
Fortunately, many people around the world are devoted 60 helping these endangered
animals through many efforts, including banning 61 (legal) poaching, stopping pollution
and habitat destruction. So far, many countries 62 (pass) laws banning specific exotic (外
来的 ) species 63 (refer) to as invasive (入侵性的 ) species. For instance, the United
Kingdom has placed raccoons and cabbages on their invasive species list, all of 64 are
banned from entering the country. However, poachers have developed 65 (technique) for
selling animals. Baby bears and monkeys have been put into suitcases for transport. Live animals
have been sold to people who want exotic pets or medical research subjects.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假如你是李华, 你校交换生 Daniel 回国前向你咨询可以给父母带什么中国特色礼物。
请你给他写一封电子邮件, 要点如下：
1. 推荐礼物并说明原因； 2. 表达祝愿。
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注意：1. 词数 80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Daniel,
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
It was a jam-packed day for 24-year-old Justin. While his hot dog stand at the local park in
his hometown did well every day, that day was different. The stall was full of customers, and he
was struggling to keep up.
“3 hot dogs, please!” someone ordered as Justin handed the recent orders, and he quickly got
about his work.
“Coming right up!” he replied with a smile.
“Thank you! Have a nice day!” the customer replied upon receiving the orders, and Justin
quickly got busy with the next one. Then he noticed an old woman pushing her way through the
crowd to get to his counter (柜台).
“Excuse me, son. How much would a hot dog be ” she asked, looking at him.
“Depends on what you want, ma’am. They range from $3 to $7. You can check out the menu
and let me know what you want,” he replied.
“But that’s expensive for me,” she mumbled (咕哝), looking at the prices. “It’s alright. I was
just curious how much they cost. I don’t want any,” she added before walking away.
Justin noticed she went away and sat alone on a bench across from his stand. She kept
looking in his direction, meanwhile touching her stomach occasionally. Justin couldn’t help
watching her because of strong curiosity. She was fully dressed with an information card worn
around her neck. She might get lost because of something unexpected. Her face wasn’t as rosy as
others and her lips were dry. Justin wondered whether she would need any help. However, once
they made eye contact, she always looked away quickly.
Eventually, Justin realized she wanted a hot dog but couldn’t afford one, so he stopped what
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he was doing and walked over to her with food and drink. “I apologize, ma’am. I was in such a
rush that I forgot to tell you you’re our 50th customer of the day, so you get a free hot dog,” he
said upon approaching her. “Let me know how you like it!”
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。
Paragraph 1:
Justin gave her the food, noticing some nervousness on her face. ______________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Before Justine waited long, her family arrived in a hurry. ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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第二次质量监测 英语答案
听力：1-5 BCBCA 6-10 CBACA 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 CBBAB
阅读：21-23 BAD 24-27 BCDC 28-31 ABAD 32-35 CDDA
七选五：36-40 BGFAD
完形：41-45 BCACD 46-50 BDADA 51-55 BCABA
填空：56. is considered 57. variety 58. to become 59. a 60. to
61. illegal 62. have passed 63. referred 64. which 65. techniques
应用文参考范文：
Dear Daniel,
Knowing that you intend to buy some gifts with Chinese characteristics for your parents, I’d
like to recommend the Chinese knot to you.
Made of red threads, it not only shows the wisdom of Chinese ancient people, but also stands
for happiness, luck and unity in different shapes. It’s a tradition for Chinese to hang it in houses as
a decoration. I’m convinced it will bring good luck to your family.
Hope my recommendation will be of some help to you. Have a pleasant journey!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写：
Justin gave her the food, noticing some nervousness on her face. She accepted the hot dog,
thanking Justin in a low voice. As she was eating, Justin noticed a piece of paper with a phone
number written on it. Realizing the old woman may need his help, Justin called the number and
explained the situation. The old woman’s family was delighted to hear from him. They had been
looking for her for hours, and Justin’s call was of great help.
Before Justine waited long, her family arrived in a hurry. They were overjoyed to see the old
woman safe and sound, and thanked Justin for his kindness. One of them explained the old woman
had been suffering from memory loss and had wandered away from their home, and that Justin’s
call was the only way they found her. Hearing their thanks and the explanation, Justin felt a sense
of pride and fulfillment. He realized that small acts of kindness can have a huge effect, spreading
positivity and making a difference in people’s lives.
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