2023—2024学年度上学期期中考试
高二英语试题
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，并标在相应的位置。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. Who will the man wait to see
A. A general doctor.B. A skin specialist.C. A nurse.
2. Why didn’t Tim reply to Helen
A. He didn’t recognize her.
B. He was looking after his wife.
C. He was busy with a phone call.
3. How did the man get in
A. With a key.B. From the backdoor.C. Through a window.
4. What is the woman going to do this afternoon
A. Pick up Jean.B. Go to the library.C. Drive Jason to the airport.
5. What is the man doing
A. Drinking some milk.B. Making some tea.C. Ordering a drink.
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。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In Canada.B. In China. C. In Australia.
7. Why did the man fail to take his holiday this summer
A. He has never loved traveling.
B. He had to deal with a family issue.
C. He had too many conferences to attend.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8. What kind of box did the biscuits use to be put in
A. Metal.B. Plastic. C. Cardboard.
9. What will the woman do next
A. Return the box.B. Eat the biscuits.C. Go to a store.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A book.B. A piece of clothing.C. A robot movie.
11. Who is Eve
A. The man’s friend.B. A female robot.C. The man’s wife.
12. What is an Adam unable to do
A. Tell a lie.B. Fall in love. C. Think properly.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题
13. What time of year is it
A. Winter.B. Spring.C. Autumn.
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.B. Father and daughter.C. Co-workers.
15 What was served two days ago
A. Noodles.B. Dumplings. C. Hamburgers.
16. How does the woman feel at the end
A. Confident.B. Grateful. C. Doubtful.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题
17. What is probably the speaker’s current（现在的）job
A. A car salesman.B. A car engineer.C. A car mechanic.
18. What is the best-selling car brand in China according to the speaker
A. VW Santana.B. Mercedes. C. Toyota Corolla.
19. Which country has the second-biggest car market in the world
A. China.B. The US. C. Germany.
20. What does the speaker think will happen in the future
A. All cars will be cheaper.
B. People will only buy electric cars.
C. American-made cars will be more popular.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall,there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park,Wyoming
The country's oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter:the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes,let alone the impressive wildlife during this time,like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger's perspective of the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park,California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you'll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International DarkSky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country's best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park,Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim,and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring people, they can hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon's wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk,and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park,St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.
21.Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars
A. Yellowstone National Park. B. Joshua Tree National Park.
C.Grand Canyon National Park. D.Virgin Islands National Park.
22.What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park
A. We can have a poor view of the South Rim there.
B. It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.
C. There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter.
D. The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.
23. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks
A. Hiking. B.Skiing.
C. Swimming. D. Hunting.
B
James Warren was walking in his Denver neighborhood when something gave him pause. “A woman was waiting for the bus, sitting in the dirt. And I was like,‘Oh man, that's terrible.’ That's not dignified at all. We need to be doing better by our fellow city members,”Warren told a reporter. “And so, I thought, ‘I could do something about that, and I could build a bench.'" That moment led him on a mission to help his community.
Warren found some scrap wood (废木料), thanks to construction sites in his neighborhood with piles of discarded wood. And, because his dad builds houses, he grew up around tools-he knew he had the basic skills needed to build a bench.
He built one at the beginning of the year and put it back at that bus stop where he first got the idea. Since then, he's built eight custom benches and has placed them at bus stops around the area.
Each bench looks different, since he's using scrap wood for all of them. Each one takes a few hours to build, and Warren hand-delivers them to bus stops without sitting areas. While each bench is unique, Warren makes sure to carve the same message on all of them: “Be Kind.”
“Sometimes it can feel really difficult to make a change in the world around us. But the truth is, anyone can be kind and make a difference in the world. And that difference matters a lot," he said.
He's heard from many people in the community- those who use the benches and those who have been inspired by them. “What's been really cool is seeing other people online building their own benches or even just taking chairs they were going to throw out and putting them by bus stops instead of letting them go to landfill," Warren said.
Warren said he hopes the benches continue to inspire--and perhaps expand to other cities.
24.What made James Warren build benches
A. The woman's seeking help from him.
B. His father's teaching him to build houses.
C. Finding other people building benches.
D. Seeing a woman sitting on the ground.
25.What do we learn about the benches built by James Warren
A. They were of low cost.
B. They had the same shape.
C. They spread different information.
D. They have been used in other cities.
26.What message did James Warren try to convey
A. Acts of kindness go a long way.
B. Helping others makes us happy.
C. We should dream big but do small.
D. Having some skills is of importance.
27. How did people in the community react to James Warren's move
A. They voiced their doubt. B. They showed their support.
C. They expressed their concern. D. They conveyed their curiosity.
C
Sugar-free cookies, reduced-sugar cereal, sugar- free candy, diet soda...are these better for you After sugar became a taboo（禁忌） in the nutrition and wellness world, sugar-free food items and beverages acted as substitutes for once beloved sweet drinks and snacks. Claiming to be ZERO sugar meant it was healthier, better for diabetics, and helped you slim down...Right
Wrong. Sugar-free food isn't better for you. In fact, it is worse.
Sugar-free means thatartificial sweeteners (甜味剂) are used instead ofreal sugar. The problem:these sweeteners do not come from natural sources and they cancause you more harm than good.
Let's get into what these artificial sweeteners actually are. Sugar-free sugar sounds wrong and that's because there is no such thing as sugar-free sugar. Some of these sugar-free alternatives even contain sugar and the ones that don't have chemicals your body often does not know how to process.
Most artificial sweeteners are a lot sweeter than sugar so only a tiny amount is needed. That’s why they can market sugar-free alternatives as“low-calorie”or“no-calorie”. It also means that you get no nutritional value from consuming them, which is why many sugar-free substitutes are classified as“non-nutritive". These artificial sweeteners tend to hide under sneaky names. Actually, they are 200-600 times sweeter than sugar.
When you eat sweet stuff, your body continues to desire it and, even though your body cannot metabolize(新陈代谢) these sugar-free alternatives, your brain does not know the difference. In turn, sugar-free alternatives connect to weight gain and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病).
Artificial sweeteners also damage your gut's ability to break down sugar which impacts everything you eat. In other words, your body doesn't know how to handle artificial sweeteners because they have nothing real to process.
A good rule of thumb: stay away from artificial sweeteners and look for non-sugar, natural sweeteners like Stevia or date sugar. In the war against artificial sweeteners and real sugar, both lose. Satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugars that come from fruits and stay away from products claiming to be sugar-free or diet!
28.What's special about sugar-free products
A. They don't taste sweet. B. They are more nutritious.
C. They contain artificial sweeteners.D. They contain natural sweeteners.
29.Why are sugar-free alternatives described as“low-calorie”or“no- calorie”
A. They don't produce any heat.
B. They contain no artificial sweetener.
C. Some real sugar is used.
D. A small amount of artificial sweetener is used.
30. What do we know about artificial sweeteners
A. They are as sweet as sugar.
B. They can be easily broken down.
C. They present a bigger health risk.
D. They improve our ability to metabolize.
31. What is the author's final conclusion
A. Real sugar is a better choice.
B. Stay away from sugary products.
C. Sugar-free products are healthier.
D.Choose sugar from natural sources.
D
In a human context, multitasking(多任务处理) refers to performing different activities at the same time, such as editing a document or replying to emails while participating in a teleconference（电话会议）. People think that they are able of doing many things at once. However, the fact remains that they are merely switching from one job to another.
Several types of research have been done to see how multitasking affects our brains. A study conducted to see if multitasking while driving was good or bad,concluded that performance is primarily reduced when there is a resource conflict.
According to the studies, the only time you can multitask is when you're doing two things and one of them doesn't require your attention or mental energy, for example jogging while listening to music. In many cases, multitasking has long-term, harmful effects on your health, well-being, and productivity.
Sometimes the tendency to multitask takes a toll on the relationship and the partner feels neglected. Imagine discussing something with your partner while he or she is constantly engaged（从事） on the mobile phone checking social media or email. How would that make you feel
Researchers investigated if multitasking increases our productivity and effectiveness. The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less effective and productive, which is contrary(相反的) to what most multitaskers believe.
There is a cognitive (认知的) cost every time we go from one task to another, which reduces our productivity. Multitasking implies you are constantly shifting（转换） your attention between multiple tasks-it is no different from being distracted.
We'd like to believe that doing numerous activities at once is achievable, but it comes at the cost of lowering the quality and amount of attention paid to each task. As a result, you're less productive and less efficient than someone who concentrates on one task at a time.
What's more, we lose time and energy when we switch tasks. A study found that when switching between different tasks, the amount of time wasted depends on various factors, and it could range from seconds to hours.
32. Why does the author mention jogging and listening to music
A. To show multitasking is harmful.
B. To prove multitasking is difficult.
C. To show multitasking is possible.
D. To prove multitasking is rewarding.
33. What does the underlined phrase“takes a toll on" in Paragraph 4 mean
A. is associated with.B. causes damage to.
C. has an influence on.D. makes no difference to.
34.What do most multitaskers think ofmultitasking
A. It extends working hours. B. It improves work efficiency.
C. It affects work performance.D. It does harm to mental health.
35. Which is the most suitable title for thetext
A. Can we multitask at all
B. How to achieve multitasking
C. Why people like multitasking
D. Is multitasking a good thing
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。
Your joke never works Or, being humorous is just too hard for you Some even think that being funny is something people are born with, not to be earned.___36___
Tell funnystories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story.__37__ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous. Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end.__38__You might say“And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door,Rebecca A cat!”This will be funnier than saying“And,Rebecca,a cat was in my car when I opened the door!”
__39__Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians. What kinds of jokes or stories worked with the audience and what didn't Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life. You can also watch comedy shows online if youcan't find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later,it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life.__40__Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you'llbe getting more practice!
A. Go to a local comedy club.
B. Use your body language to be funny.
C. Sharing jokes is great at some point , too.
D. It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E. Over time, this will help you have a better senseof humor.
F. However,the truth is that you can learn to be afunnier person.
G. This will make sure they don't laugh until you'refinished with your sentence.
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。
In a house with more than one kid, there isbound to be some problems. There are natural___41___ for conflicts between brothers and sisters. Your brother or sister may borrow things but doesn't always __42__ them. You might think your mum or dad __43__your brother or sister more. These are typical problems found throughout the ages everywhere in the world.
When brothers and sisters don't__44__, they argue and fight. Besides,too much competition can make for a (n) __45__home life while a little competition can be of__46__ . Sometimes it can keep you working hard. If he's good at shooting, it may make you want to__47__, too. But some conflicts involve arguing,like when you think your brother is getting more__48__from your parents. It is common for people who love each other to__49__ sometimes but doing it too often is disagreeable (令人不快的) for everyone.
Sometimes brothers and sisters are__50__of one another. For instance,if your sister always does well at school, it may be__51__for you, especially if your grades are lower. Although you're probably__52__ of your brother or sister,it's normal to be a little jealous, too. It may make you feel better to__53__ more on your own personal pace, rather than compare yourself with a brother or sister.
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your families. Learn to grow up with brothers and sisters and accept each other's__54__ . As you grow up, your friends might__55__ , but your family is your family forever.
41 A. ideas B. responsibilities C. preparations D. reasons
42 A. return B. produce C. collect D. purchase
43 A. protects B. loves C. encourages D. helps
44 A. get out B. get away C. get on D. get back
45 A. unhappy B. doubtful C. enjoyable D. considerate
46 A. importance B. concern C. benefit D. interest
47 A. lie B. improve C. scream D. quit
48 A. pressure B. comment C. competition D. attention
49 A. argue B. promise C. separate D. agree
50 A. afraid B. fond C. tired D. envious
51 A. relaxing B. confusing C. stressful D. cheerful
52 A. sick B. aware C. convinced D. proud
53 A. count B. decide C. focus D. rely
54 A. differences B. characters C. preferences D. identities
55 A. appear B. change C. lose D. gather
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In my opinion, we should try our best__56__( realize ) our goals even though there is little hope.The__57__( effort ) seem to be the lights in the darkness,leading the way to hope and success.
I used to be__58__shy girl in my primary school. I was weak in English at that time, especially in__59__( speak) English. So I was afraid to answer the teacher's questions during English classes.AfterI entered my dream middle school,something__60__( change).I started to read many__61__(interest) English stories and my English teacher was patient to help me a lot. I studied hard in class and practiced by watching English films and listening__62__English songs in my free time. Little by little, I found __63__ more and more interesting to learn English. I could even talk with my classmates__64__(fluent) in English and I was not shy any more. At last, I got high grades in English and I had__65__ (confident) to do it better in the future.
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，你市会展中心近日将举办国际汉服展，目前正在招募志愿者。请写信应聘，内容包括:1.写信目的2.自我优势3.希望批准
注意: 1.词数80左右 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
国际汉服展：the International Hanfu Exhibition 市会展中心： City Exhibition Center
Dear Sir or Madam,
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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。
As I stood in line waiting to cash out at my favorite supermarket, I studied the customer in front of me who was reading the magazines to our left. She was young, maybe early twenties, but she had a tired look on her face--as if life had beaten her down too many times.
The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat, rice, and potatoes. Powdered milk, day-old bread, bargain soap, and inexpensive shampoo completed her purchases--well, almost. There were also lots of instant noodles and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off.
She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She finally took one out and turned it over several times, trying to find a price before finally turning to me.
"I'm sorry to bother you," she began timidly. "But can you tell me how much this is I forgot my glasses at home."“Of course," I said with a laugh.
When I finally found the small print and told her, she sighed quietly and put it back. "They've become so expensive, haven't they ”I murmured sympathetically.
“Next!” The cashier called before she could answer, and she moved forward to begin her transaction. When the store employee finally told her the cost, the woman's face paled. She opened an old purse and began counting small bills and change. It was obvious she didn't have enough, and she scanned her groceries to see what she could do without.
One by one, she removed things, but she still came up short. She continued to discard much-needed goods while the cashier patiently deducted (减去) things with a pleasant smile, setting them aside.
The man right behind me complained loudly enough for all to hear, and the young woman's cheeks reddened with embarrassment. I wanted desperately to pay for her groceries outright, but I knew that would embarrass her even more.
"Take your time," I added gently as she tried to decide what other necessity she could return. “I'm in no hurry."
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
The woman finally paid and my turn came to pay the bill.___________________
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Paragraph 2:
Then I caught up with the woman at the entrance to the supermarket.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023—2024学年度上学期期中考试
高二英语答案
听力
1-5 ACBBC 6-10 ABACA 11-15 BACBB 16-20 CAABC
阅读理解
21-23 BDA 24-27 DAAB 28-31 CDCD 32-35 CBBD
七选五
36-40 FCGAE
完型
41-45 DABCA 46-50 CBDAD 51-55 CDCAB
语法填空
56. to realize 57. efforts 58. a 59. spoken/speaking 60. changed
61. interesting 62. to 63. it 64. fluently 65. confidence
参考范文
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua, a high school student. I'm writing to apply to be a volunteer for the International Hanfu Exhibition to be held in the City Exhibition Center. I think I am fit for the job.
First, as an enthusiast of Hanfu, I have an eye for the beauty of the clothing which has drawn attention worldwide. Besides, my outgoing personality combined with my good command of English will enable me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. More importantly, I do hope to contribute my effort to spreading Chinese culture.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours, Li Hua
参考范文
The woman finally paid and my turn came to pay the bill. By then, I had rearranged my own purchases. I moved forward and placed several items with the magazine, pointed to the pile of items the woman had taken out, added all my meat and fresh milk, and whispered,“Separate bags, same bill please,”to the cashier. Seeming to know what I was planning to do, she nodded, smiled, and quickly packed them.
Then I caught up with the woman at the entrance to the supermarket. “This is for you-all the items you have taken out just now,” I said and handed the bag to her.“How can I accept this ” she said and stared at me in great surprise. “It's nothing. To be frank, we have all been in such an embarrassing situation at one time or another," I replied warmly and firmly. The woman then accepted the bag, tears welling up in her eyes. It was at that moment that I realized we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.
