叙永县2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题参考答案：
一．听力
1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．A 10．A 11．C 12．A
13．A 14．C 15．A 16．C 17．C 18．B 19．A 20．B
二．阅读理解
21．B 22．C 23．B 24．A 25．C 26．D 27．C 28．A 29．B 30．D 31．A
32．D 33．C 34．B 35．A 36．D 37．B 38．A 39．E 40．C
三．完形填空
41．A 42．B 43．B 44．C 45．A 46．A 47．C 48．C 49．D 50．B 51．C
52．D 53．D 54．D 55．B
四．语法填空
56．difficult 57．was 58．the 59．to learn 60．to 61．and 62．making 63．success 64．after 65．himself
五．书面表达
66．Dear Peter,
Here comes a piece of good news appealing to you. The Art Exhibition for Middle School Students will be held at the Art Center in our school this Friday afternoon, from 2 pm to 5 pm. So I am writing to invite you to attend it.
This exhibition is aimed at developing students’ interest in art and inspiring their innovative spirit, featuring the combination of art and technology. Not only will a variety of traditional artworks, such as paper cutting and Chinese paintings be on display but also there will be abstract paintings and 3D animations made by computers.
I do hope you are able to join us. Please reply to confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience.
Yours,
Li Hua
67． The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus. Seeing his small figure disappear in the busy street, I felt at a loss. “I know the boy.” A voice flew through the frozen air and drew me back to life. Then a man told all of us that the boy was a top student in a primary school nearby, whose mother fell ill due to the heavy work. In order to raise some money for his mother, the boy had been selling chocolates for several weeks.
Having got the boy’s name, I decided to help him. I got off the bus at the next stop and took a taxi to his school. Upon arrival, I managed to find the headmaster and handed him $1000, asking him to secretly give the money to the boy who I met selling chocolates on the bus. The headmaster promised to make everything perfect and thanked me on behalf of the boy and his mother. Now, I knew I could go home without shame and regret.
听力原材料
Text1：
W: Let’s meet by the front door of the museum at three o’clock, not by the ticket office like last time.
M: OK. If I’m late, you can go to the café nearby and order something to eat first.
Text2：
W: Oh, I’m so dead. It’s already 8:30 now. I should have thrown that stupid alarm clock away long ago!
M: Calm down, Honey. Your company bus will pass by our apartment in 15 minutes. You still have time.
Text3：
W: For me, one hour of exercise in the morning is a good way to start a day. But if I don’t shower after going to the gym, I’ll feel uncomfortable all day long.
M: Well, I always do exercise on weekend afternoons with my friends.
Text4：
W: How was your lunch break, Vince I didn’t see you in the dining room.
M: I didn’t go there because I’m too tired today. My daughter was sick last night, so I had to take care of her.
W: Oh, I hope she will get well soon.
Text5：
W: It makes me feel happy to read every day. Do you also love reading
M: Yes. But I prefer doing sports outdoors after work. Do you love reading the most
W: Yes. But besides reading, I also love watching movies with my family at the weekend.
Text6：
M: This one looks great! I love the seashore.
W: So do I. The sun, the sand and the ocean!
M: And listen to this! What do you think about going sailing, swimming and fishing？
W: Oh, Tom! They all sound fantastic. I would really like to do all those things.
M: Yeah, me too.
W: Well, except fishing. To be honest, I hate fishing, but I love all the others.
M: Hey! Look at this! We can stay in a big hotel or we can stay in a little cabin by the beach.
W: You know, I really don’t like those big hotels. How about camping on the beach？
M: Good idea!
Text7：
M: This is the music room. You said you play the guitar, right
W: Yes. I’ll be practicing with the school band right here after lunch.
M: Great! I want to join the band, too.
W: Oh What can you play then
M: Drums.
W: Nice! I’ve always admired people who could play the drums. I don’t have that strong sense of rhythm. Did you learn how to play at school
M: No…my father is very musical. He plays many instruments well, and he started teaching me when I was three.
W: That’s young! I didn’t start guitar lessons until I was eight years old.
Text8：
M: Hi, Lucy. Would you like to come to a Halloween party
W: Yes, sure. That would be great.
M: Wonderful. It’s a costume party. I have prepared enough candies. You’ll need to buy some scary paintings.
W: It should be a fun party, but why are you having it
M: It’s to make Patrick, the American exchange student, feel at home.
W: Why would having a party make him feel at home
M: Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated a lot in America but not as much in the UK. Nearly all the houses in America have frightening decorations and that is not done much here, either. Americans also carve scary faces into pumpkins and put candles inside. I do hope more friends will come and have fun together.
W: It’s so nice of you, Bob. I can’t wait to come.
Text9：
W: Stop poisoning us! Stop poisoning us!
M: Hey! Julia! Why are you shouting in front of this factory
W: Robert! It’s you! This factory is polluting our air and water. They’re responsible for dangerous chemicals and waste.
M: But your husband works here. Aren’t you concerned you’ll cause trouble for him and the other workers
W: What’s more important is their health. The air quality in and out of this factory is at worst levels. My husband has been coughing all night.
M: That’s terrible. Maybe I should help you to do something.
W: As a reporter, you can cover the event on behalf of your newspaper.
M: Okay, but maybe that is taking things a little too far.
W: No way! Did you know that workers and people in the community have got lung cancers This afternoon we will go to the government gate.
M: I didn’t know that. More details
Text10：
Education can help students build a better future for themselves, but studying abroad can sometimes come with a high price tag. Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s latest research reveals that Australia is the most expensive destination for overseas students. The average total cost of university fees and living expenses in Australia can reach US $38,516 per year for international students. The United States ranks the second on the list, with an average annual cost of more than $35,000, followed by the United Kingdom, with annual costs over US $30,000. Several Asian countries and regions are also on the list. The average expense of overseas students in China’s Hong Kong is about US $22,000 per year, ranking the 7th, next only to Singapore’s US $24,248. Japan ranks the 8th, the Chinese mainland the 10th, and China’s Taiwan the 11th. The research analyzed publicly available data on higher education across 13 countries. The average tuition cost for international students is based on the top 10 largest colleges and universities in each relevant country.
答案第1页，共2页叙永县2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题 95分）
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 will the speakers meet
A．At the entrance. B．At the ticket office. C．At the nearby café.
2．When will the company bus pass by
A．At 8:30. B．At 8:45. C．At 9:00.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．When to do exercise. B．How to start a day. C．Where to meet friends.
4．Why didn’t the man go to the dining room at lunchtime
A．He had to see a doctor.
B．He needed to have a rest.
C．He had lunch out with his daughter.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．Their hobbies. B．Their jobs C．Their families.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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段长对话，回答第6、7题。
6．What does the woman dislike
A．Sailing. B．Fishing. C．Swimming.
7．Where would the speakers like to stay for the nights during the trip
A．In a hotel. B．In a cabin. C．In a tent.
听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。
8．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a theater. B．At a school. C．At the man’s home.
9．What does the woman seem to think about drummers
A．They’re admirable. B．They aren’t very talented. C．They’re the best musicians.
听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。
10．What does Lucy have to do for the party
A．Buy paintings. B．Prepare candies. C．Design costumes.
11．Why is the man having the party
A．To make Lucy happy. B．To make some new friends. C．To make Patrick feel accepted.
12．How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A．Excited. B．Surprised. C．Amused.
听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the woman doing
A．Joining a protest. B．Interviewing the man. C．Giving a speech.
14．Why is the woman in front of the factory
A．She is looking for her husband.
B．Her salary hasn’t been paid by the boss.
C．The factory is polluting the environment.
15．Who has been coughing all night
A．The woman’s husband.
B．People in the community.
C．The workers in the factory.
16．What did the woman advise the man to do
A．To shout with her. B．To go to the government. C．To cover the event.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the research talking about
A．University scholarship. B．Studying in universities. C．The expenses for studying overseas.
18．Which country ranks the first on the list
A．The United Kingdom. B．Australia. C．The United States.
19．What is the education expense in Hong Kong per year
A．About US $22,000. B．About US $24,000. C．Over US $30,000.
20．What is the average tuition cost based on
A．The top 10 best colleges. B．The top 10 largest colleges. C．The top 10 most famous colleges.
第二部分 阅读（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
Wakeout
This year has been an odd one, and many people’s fitness has suffered due to long periods of sitting or lying. That’s why Wakeout has been named Apple’s iPhone App of the Year. Wakeout’s genius is that it’s a fitness app that doesn’t require you to roll out a yoga mat, or clear space. Instead, Wakeout will recommend exercises that can be done immediately, whether you’re sitting or lying down. You can schedule workouts for the whole day, or relax yourself before bedtime.
Discord
If you want to set up or are looking for a chat group for a group of like-minded people, then Discord is the way to go. It’s fully cross-platform, so you can go from your phone to the computer, and it has all the features you expect from a chat app. It even has voice chat. You can join groups easily through a link.
StubHub
With StubHub, you can buy and sell tickets straight from the app-whether it’s for a concert or sports event-up until the day it is happening. You can also pick and choose your favorite bands or sports teams, so StuhHuh can provide you with event recommendations that you’ll he interested in.
Seven-7 Minute Workout
Seven-7 Minute Workout aims to give you the most benefit possible in just 7 minutes through a series of quick exercises that target specific areas of your body. There are no facilities (设备) needed, just enough space to get going. It’s free to use, but joining the 7 Club for $10 a month (or $60 a year) will give you access to a wider range of exercises, personal workout plans, and support and guidance from a personal trainer.
21．What is the major benefit of Wakeout
A．Its effect. B．Its flexibility. C．Its low price. D．Its good service.
22．What do we know about Seven-7 Minute Workout
A．It offers free personal trainers. B．It provides event recommendations.
C．It allows you to exercise without equipment. D．It enables you to exercise wherever you are.
23．What would be the best choice if we want to make some friends with similar interests
A．Wakeout. B．Discord. C．StubHub. D．Seven-7 Minute Workout.
B
If you struggle to fall asleep quickly, you’re not alone! Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions you can try. With a few changes, you can fall asleep fast every night!
Keep your room dark. Turn off all the lights above your head when you go to bed. Any bright light can make you believe it is too early in the day for sleep. If you want to read or write before bed, try using a small book light. Now that blue lights can keep you awake, red ones are a great choice.
If you can, keep noise in and around your room the lowest at night. If you have an old clock that ticks loudly and keeps you awake, replace it with a silent one. If you share your home with anyone else, request that they keep noises like talking, music, or TV shows at the lowest while you are trying to sleep. It is difficult to fall asleep if you live near a busy road or hear other boring sounds after bedtime. You could get a white noise machine or play recordings of nature sounds, like waves or whales’ singing. You could also listen to soft, relaxing music.
Read a book in bed if you have difficulty in falling asleep. Staying in bed doing nothing when you’re having trouble falling asleep may keep you wide awake. While reading in bed may be slightly harmful to your eyes, it can distract (分散) you from your thoughts and help you feel sleepy. But remember to read from a print book rather than something with a screen. The light from electronic screens can keep you awake.
Lowering your body temperature helps you sleep, so set the room temperature between 15.5℃-21℃ could do the trick.
24．What color book light should you choose to read before bed
A．Red. B．Blue. C．White. D．Orange.
25．What is the author’s attitude towards reading in bed
A．Doubtful. B．Worried. C．Favorable. D．Uncaring.
26．What can we inferred from the text
A．Reading on cellphones sometimes helps you fall asleep.
B．The lower your temperature while sleeping is, the better.
C．Bright lights are better for your reading before going to bed.
D．Playing recordings like birds’ singing can improve your sleep.
27．How does the author organize the text
A．By giving examples. B．By asking questions.
C．By offering suggestions. D．By listing research results.
C
Hawk Salvage, located in the historic neighborhood on Grand Avenue, is the place to find one-of-a-kind things. The store features a collection of curious things of the past and, most recently, a huge selection of rare and unique houseplants.
Founded by Greg Hawk, who has traveled from coast to coast finding items for his store, Hawk Salvage is like a well-kept history museum, its walls and display cases were filled with ancient art and historical photos. Even the space is a slice of history — it served as an automotive garage in the1940s. The front of the shop is home to lots of greenery.
On October 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the store will host its first-ever community plant swap, where plant parents can bring their plants and trade them for new plants. Visitors can learn tips and tricks from other fellow plant lovers and enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, food trucks and more. It will be a plant party for the ages, Hawk says. To take part in the plant swap, guests must bring at least one live and healthy plant to trade for another plant of equal size.
Because his regular picking trips was put on hold, Hawk, who is also interested in gardening, started propagating(繁殖)plants. “I started looking at houseplants and it just opened up this huge can of worms of all the cool things that are out there, and now I find myself with more plants than I want to take care of.” he says. Hosting an event where he could clear away some of his plants while reconnecting the community is a win-win situation, he adds.
Hawk says the event is open to everyone. His advice for new plant fans “Be patient. Buy something simple to start with. Everything dies, so you’re going to kill plants — it’s part of the process,” he says. “I think the biggest tip that I would give is not to be afraid to experiment with your plants.”
28．What can visitors usually do in Hawk Salvage
A．Trade their plants for others. B．Get their cars or trucks repaired.
C．Buy some rare and unique things. D．Draw beautiful pictures on its walls.
29．What is a requirement for the plant swap
A．Owning a large garden. B．Bringing some greenery.
C．Having planting experience. D．Being good at hosting plant parties.
30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Why Hawk ended his regular picking trips. B．Why Hawk decided to host the plant swap.
C．How Hawk took care of his plants in the past. D．How Hawk started his journey as a plant-lover.
31．What does Hawk advise new plant fans to do
A．They should learn by experience. B．They should stay away from houseplants.
C．They should be careful when planting. D．They should turn to experienced planters.
D
To solve a big environmental problem, chemists in the Czech Republic have been thinking small. Really small. Their new minirobot has one purpose: to help clean up tiny bits of plastic polluting waterways across the globe.
Each new robot is no bigger than the tip of a sharpened pencil. They are magnetic (有磁性的) and shaped like stars. When sunlight hits them, they produce chemical reactions that push them through water in a specific direction. When they find a piece of plastic, they stick to it and start to break it down. When the light goes out, they let go and are free to be used again.
“This work is great,” says Douglas Blackiston at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. He’s a biologist who did not work on the project but knows about such devices. He’s been designing robots out of living cells, including some that might help with pollution cleanup. Speaking of the new one, he mentions that, “These robots can eat plastic. They chew it up. Or they can recover it and be collected with a magnet. Scientists love robots with all these capabilities. ”
Chemist Martin Pumera at the Czech University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague led the project. He studies ways to build microrobots. About a decade ago, he says, scientists began developing tiny bots that could move themselves in water. Then, they had to find them a mission and thought “Let’s make them do something useful.” Since then, Pumera has focused on the problem posed by microplastics, which are everywhere—from the bottom of the ocean to air blowing onto ice atop mountains. They’ve turned up in drinking water, both bottled and tap water, and some studies estimate that trillions of pieces of plastic end up in the world’s waters. The plastic has many sources, from drinking straws and shopping bags to laundry and cleaning wipes. Plastic doesn’t easily degrade or fall apart, and that’s always been one of its appeals.
Pumera says his final goal is to make cheap and environmentally friendly robots that can be used anywhere in the world.
32．What do the new robots mainly do
A．To collect tiny bits of plastic in the sea B．To push the pollution in water away
C．To help do research into the plastic D．To deal with the plastic in water
33．How do the new robots get powered
A．By stars B．By plastic C．By sunlight D．By living cells
34．Why did Pumera take part in the project
A．Because of public attention to the plastic
B．Because of the challenges from the plastic
C．Because he was asked to do so by other scientists
D．Because he was inspired by the invention of microrobots
35．What is the best title of the article
A．Small robots, big dreams B．No plastic in water anymore!
C．Robots, winners against plastic D．The fight between robots and plastic
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白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Five Things Ambitious People Never Say◆“I can’t do this—it’s too hard.”Ambitious people never limit themselves or undervalue hard work with these words. 36 .◆“I’m not good enough.”Ambitious people never say they are not good enough. Saying you are not good enough holds you back and makes you easy to quit when things get a little rough. And quitting when things get a little rough is never a good thing. The most successful people in the world are not quitters. 37 Be confident and believe in yourself, or no one else will.◆“I won’t make it through the obstacles(障碍).”Challenges and obstacles are tests of your resolve(决心) and desire to succeed. 38 They say they will make it because they know better things lie ahead-the sun always shines after the storm.◆ 39 The only time people won’t take you seriously is if you don’t take yourself seriously. Insisting that people won’t take you seriously is an excuse not to do what you know you should do. Ambitious people never say these words. Start respecting yourself and honoring what you do and people will respect and take you seriously.◆“I’m going to fail for sure.” 40 It can teach you valuable lessons and redirect you to the right path. Ambitious people don’t say they are going to fail and let that stop them from trying. They challenge the fear of failure bytaking calculated risks(甘冒风险) because they know the only time you are truly defeated is when you don’t try at all.
A．Ambitious people never say they won't make it through the hard times.
B．They are hard workers who believe in themselves and their abilities.
C．Failure is not entirely bad.
D．They tell themselves they can do it.
E．“People won’t take me seriously.”
F．“People think me impossible.”
G．Ambitious people say they can do everything well.
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。
I love and enjoy playing the piano. So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was 41 , I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already 42 my best songs.
However, Mom turned this 43 into something worthwhile. “You should 44 at Carriage House Manor. I'm sure the 45 there would really appreciate the music.” To me, this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more songs, but I have the chance to 46 the residents, some of whom tragically didn't have families.
The much-anticipated day 47 arrived. Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the 48 . Despite on-going conversations at tables, 49 still hung like a dark cloud in the room. After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach. But my 50 melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by. One woman got up and began to cheerfully 51 about the room to the beat of the 52 while others snapped their fingers (打响指). I was 53 to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us 54 the gift of music with those who needed it most. Go spread 55 whenever possible.
41．A．cancelled B．sponsored C．organized D．postponed
42．A．recorded B．prepared C．composed D．sung
43．A．burnout B．letdown C．getaway D．turnaround
44．A．relax B．investigate C．perform D．wait
45．A．seniors B．nurses C．guards D．musicians
46．A．cheer up B．settle down C．comment on D．hunt for
47．A．simply B．accidentally C．finally D．nearly
48．A．freedom B．vacation C．company D．privilege
49．A．silence B．horror C．confusion D．loneliness
50．A．desperation B．nervousness C．frustration D．embarrassment
51．A．spin B．wander C．dance D．glance
52．A．drums B．heart C．words D．music
53．A．determined B．upset C．curious D．amazed
54．A．carrying B．exchanging C．discussing D．sharing
55．A．faith B．kindness C．message D．awareness
第II卷（非选择题55分）
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
What is your favourite cartoon It may be 56 (difficulty) for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.
When Lang Lang 57 (be) two years old, he saw Tom playing 58 piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him 59 (learn) to play the piano.His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang 60 the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better 61 better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.
Lang’s performance are full of energy. He is well-known for 62 (make) facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano.
The road to 63 (succeed) has never been easy. Lang’s father stopped his job to look 64 him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang considers 65 (him)lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假如你是李华，是某高中的一名学生。你校将举办中学生艺术展(the Art Exhibition for Middle School Students)，请用英文给你的英国朋友Peter写信，邀请他参加。信的内容包括：
1.艺术展的宗旨、时间、地点；
2.展出内容：传统艺术作品和创新艺术作品（剪纸、国画、抽象画、动画作品等）；
3.希望对方回复。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）读后续写
67．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 just another busy day until I met the boy on the bus. He was not a passenger like me. He was, what we call a street child, an 8-10-year-old kid with a worn T-shirt. These poorly dressed kids were seen almost everywhere in Dhaka city. But what was special about that boy was his face. There was “something” in him that caught my attention. That was an angelic(天使般的)baby face with little care.
He got straight into the bus as it stopped at a traffic light. The bus helper shouted at him in the first place. But instead of talking back, the boy kept silent and started handing out a piece of paper to all the passengers. What was written in the paper was, in short, that his father died a couple of years ago. His mother worked at houses. He badly needed money to help his family, so he wished someone warm-hearted to buy chocolates from him.
This was nothing new to people who took a bus every day and I was no different. I had my earphones on, listening to some relaxing music to kill time. When he came to me to get the paper back, I casually gave him some money. Thankfully it brought some smiles on his face. He was about to give me ten chocolates in return for the money I gave to him when I stopped him.
“I don’t like chocolates, brother. So there is no need of chocolates. You can have the money,” I said.
All of a sudden, the smile on his face disappeared.
“I’m not a beggar. Please take the chocolate, or take your money back.”
His straight answer greatly surprised me. I even felt he was slightly angry. I had given money to many kids before, without taking their chocolates. But this time something seemed different. I realized his angelic baby face was not the only thing special about him.
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。
The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus.
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Having got the boy’s name, I decided to help him.
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