四川省眉山市仁寿县部分学校2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中考试英语试题（含答案 无听力音频 无听力原文）

仁寿县部分学校2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中考试
英语
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）
（ ）1．What happened to the man yesterday
A．His keys were missing. B．His cellphone was broken. C．He forgot to take his bag.
（ ）2．How does the woman feel now
A．Bored. B．Excited. C．Tired.
（ ）3．What does the man want to know
A．How to get a map for free.
B．How to buy a ticket in a machine.
C．How to find the station on the map.
（ ）4．Who is cleaning the window now
A．Alice. B．Kevin. C．Jack.
（ ）5．What is the conversation mainly about
A．A meal. B．A festival. C．A trip.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
（ ）6．What does Mary Smith do
A．She’s a secretary. B．She’s a translator. C．She’s a teacher.
（ ）7．What do we know about Tom and Jane
A．They are students. B．They are Mary’s children. C．They haven’t started school yet.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
（ ）8．Why does the woman learn driving
A．To travel around. B．To find a better job. C．To go to work conveniently.
（ ）9．What is the weather probably like now
A．Windy. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
（ ）10．Where are the speakers
A．In a car. B．In the man’s flat. C．In a driving school.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
（ ）11．What does the man plan to do
A．Go to the concert. B．Visit his mother. C．See a film.
（ ）12．Why does the woman refuse to go with the man
A．She is very busy with work. B．She will meet her friend. C．She doesn’t feel well.
（ ）13．What does the man usually do at night
A．He goes to the cinema. B．He watches TV at home. C．He works at his company.
（ ）14．Where does the man want to go on holiday
A．The seaside. B．The mountains. C．The countryside.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
（ ）15．Why does the man look so tired
A．He has got a bad cold.
B．He didn’t sleep well last night.
C．He is worried about the upcoming exam.
（ ）16．When did the young man move upstairs
A．Last night. B．Three days ago. C．Seven days ago.
（ ）17．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Teacher and student. C．Parent and child.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
（ ）18．When is Old People Talking
A．At 7: 30 pm. B．At 9: 00 pm. C．At 10: 15 pm.
（ ）19．What is Jenny Lindley
A．A singer. B．An actress. C．A director.
（ ）20．What kind of programs are there on Radio 1
A．Travel. B．Sports. C．Music.
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
Many libraries around the world are as amazing in their architecture and organization as they are in the huge amount of knowledge they contain. With shelves and shelves of books, various collections and amazing historical and cultural displays, there are plenty of undiscovered wonders. More information of them is just a click away.
Beinecke Rare Book Library (New Haven, Connecticut)
Yale University has one of the most beautiful college campuses in America, and one of its most interesting features is the Beinecke Rare Book Library. It is one of the largest buildings in the world devoted to rare books and manuscripts （手稿） of famous people. From 2015-16 the library building was closed for 18 months for major improvement. Inside there is a statue of its main founder that rises up high.
Vennesla Library (Vennesla, Norway)
Located near the southernmost tip of Norway, Vennesla Library is more than a collection of books—it’s a city cultural center and meeting place. The building hosts a coffee shop, open meeting spaces, classrooms for children and adult education courses, and a cinema. It is mainly built out of wood. The long, thin beams （横梁） on the inside were designed to look like the inside of a whale.
Suzzallo Library (Seattle)
Among the many beautiful features of the campus at the University of Washington, such as its cherry flowers and a light rail station, Suzzallo Library was built in the Collegiate Gothic style. Its buttresses （扶壁） are decorated with 18 statues featuring famous academic s and writers such as Plato, Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo, Beethoven, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Library of Muyinga (Muyinga, Burundi)
A school for deaf children, the Library of Muyinga in Burundi was built with local techniques and traditions. A rope hammock （吊床） that hangs between the first and second floors of the library serves as part of the children’s reading room, a great place for indoor activities.
（ ）21．Which one is suitable for people who want to appreciate statues
A．Beinecke Rare Book Library. B．Vennesla Library.
C．Suzzallo Library. D．Library of Muyinga.
（ ）22．What makes Vennesla Library different from others
A．It is mainly intended for children. B．It is built in the shape of a whale.
C．It is located within the campus. D．It is a kind of culture complex.
（ ）23．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A culture magazine. B．A travel brochure. C．A website. D．A historical book.
B
Basketball had always been a huge part of my life ever since I was little, and it had been my favorite sport until high school. I was captain of the team in my second year of high school. I felt I had to do very well. The stress I put myself under was unhealthy: I felt as if I couldn’t make mistakes, and that stopped me enjoying the game I once loved. I finished my second-year basketball season and had no fun at all.
My Spanish teacher came up to me after my second-year basketball season, asking if I had ever thought about playing Unified （融合的） Basketball. Unified Sports joins people with intellectual or physical disabilities （智力或身体缺陷） (called Athletes), and people without disabilities (called Partners), on the same team. The main goal is to build friendships and encourage inclusivity. I had thought about it before, but there was a rule that said I couldn’t play Unified if I played basketball for the school. So, I finally decided to quit school basketball.
Quitting basketball was not easy. I received strong opposition from my parents and the coaches as well as my friends who were on the team. It was not a popular or traditional decision, but I knew it was the right one for me. Walking into my first Unified practice, I did not know what to expect. I awkwardly （尴尬地） introduced myself to a few of the Unified Athletes, but after the first day, it already seemed like we were becoming a family. We won a lot of games, but we also had the most fun I’ve ever had. All the stress I used to feel disappeared when I played with them. Seeing the Athletes score their first point s of the season and then dance down the whole court excitedly is one of my favorite basketball memories.
Unified Sports opened my eyes to how much more there is to sports than winning and losing. The Athletes on the team thought that I was there to help them, but they did not know how much they helped me.
（ ）24．How did the author find playing basketball in his second year of high school
A．It did no good to his physical health. B．It took up too much of his free time.
C．It needed some special skills. D．It brought him too much pressure.
（ ）25．What was the reaction of the author’s parents to his decision to quit basketball
A．They were against it. B．They thought it was right for him.
C．They introduced another coach to the author. D．They took the author to hospital.
（ ）26．How did the author feel after taking up Unified Basketball
A．Awkward and silly. B．Stressed and bored. C．Safe and confident. D．Relaxed and happy.
（ ）27．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．My Love of Basketball B．Unified Sports Changed My Life
C．My Memories of Playing Basketball D．Sports Helped Me Make Lasting Friendships
C
As you walk around the UK in March, you might notice that some people are wearing a daffodil （水仙花） on their coats. The British wear these yellow flowers to show they support one of this country’s best-known charities: Marie Curie.
Marie Curie tries to ensure everyone who has cancer is cared for in the best possible way. It also helps fun d research into possible cures. Founded in 1948, it has been continuing with its goal ever since.
The charity was named after Marie Curie, a famous scientist. She experimented with newly-discovered elements to create the theory of radioactivity （放射性）. Unfortunately, over-exposure to the radioactive elements made her develop a disease and die in 1934. Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in two different fields. Because of her pioneering work, the charity decided on the name of Marie Curie.
The daffodil is one of the first plants to flower during spring in the UK, which marks the return of flowering plants to the ecosystem after winter. Because of this, the charity uses the daffodil as a symbol, hoping cancer patients could recover from sickness.
Everyone you see wearing a daffodil has contributed to the charity, but each daffodil is worth only what you want to pay for it. The charity does ask that you stick to a minimum amount of 1.
The charity encourages people to start wearing their daffodils at the start of March, when the “Great Daffodil Appeal” kicks off. But that doesn’t mean you can only wear them in March. People are sometimes seen walking around with daffodils on their clothes all year round.
（ ）28．Why do some British people wear a daffodil
A．To advocate a charity. B．To celebrate patients’ recovery.
C．To remember a scientist. D．To offer hope to cancer patients.
（ ）29．What makes the charity use the name of Marie Curie
A．Marie Curie’s support for the charity. B．Marie Curie’s achievement in cancer treatment.
C．Marie Curie’s study on radioactivity. D．Marie Curie’s concern over cancer patients.
（ ）30．What does the daffodil imply according to the charity
A．Bringing life to other people. B．Returning of flowering plants.
C．Contributing money to the charity. D．Encouraging patients to cheer up.
（ ）31．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．A change in a British custom. B．The effect of a campaign.
C．A special activity held in March. D．The time to wear daffodils.
D
Food blogs, celebrities, and nutritionists all advocate the benefits of eating organic （有机的） fruits and vegetables. But a new study published in Science Advances paints a more complex picture. While organic produce is likely slightly healthier to eat and, in some ways, more sustainable to grow, there are also downsides.
Organic fruits and vegetables typically cost more than conventional （传统的）ones. To get a certificate as organic, farmers must meet specific criteria （标准）, including growing produce without the use of genetic engineering and chemical inputs （输入）. Without these methods, the growing process typically requires more labor, time, and money, a cost that is passed down to consumers.
It’s true that in many ways, organic is more sustainable than conventional farming. But when it comes to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas output and water loss, the comparison gets complex. Organic farms produce less greenhouse gas output per acre. However, because they are barred （禁止） from using genetic engineering, pesticides （杀虫剂）, and other methods that increase efficiency （效率）, organic farms also produce an estimated （估计） 19% to 25% less yield （产量） than conventional farms. While there isn’t a whole lot research on the topic, the few studies that do exist suggest green gas output and water loss might actually be higher on organic farms, on a per unit basis, says study author Verena Seurfert.
In addition, while organic produce is likely more nutritious than conventional fruit and vegetables, there’s not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight differences influence consumer health. The same is true for pesticide remainder. In developed countries, where pesticide use is tightly regulated （控制）, there’s no scientific consensus （共识） on how these often slight differences influence human health.
Still, Seurfert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic, you should do so. Organic farms provide safer work environments for workers, plus they support great biodiversity （生物多样性）. The real takeaway from her study is not that organic is bad but that the practice needs more studies to increase yield without lowering sustainability.
But if you can’t afford to buy organic produce, don’t stress too much, particularly from a nutritional perspective.
（ ）32．What does the underlined word “downsides” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean
A．Dangers. B．Drawbacks C．Benefits. D．Differences.
（ ）33．Which key factor makes it hard to compare organic farming and conventional farming when it comes to environmental concerns
A．The yield. B．The price. C．The water loss. D．The labor.
（ ）34．Which of the following will the author most probably agree with
A．Farmers, work environment should be improved.
B．Organic produce should be made more efficiently.
C．It isn’t wise for consumers to buy organic products.
D．Pesticide remainder does no harm to people’s health.
（ ）35．In the author’s opinion, why should we support organic produce
A．It’s environmentally friendly. B．It’s more nutritious.
C．It helps keep the variety of plants. D．It’s safer for consumers.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Jumping rope is popular but we tend to ignore （忽视） its benefits. 36 A study found that college men who spent 10 minutes jumping rope daily for six weeks improved their cardiovascular （心血管的） fitness just as much as college men who spent thirty minutes jogging for the same time. Here are some benefits of jumping rope.
37
Since most of your major muscles are working when you jump rope, the exercise creates a lot of heat in the body. Your body needs to burn more fuel to produce this energy, so it burns lots of calories. It burns more calories than any other exercises, such as jogging, cycling and swimming.
Improves coordination （协调）
Jumping rope requires good coordination, especially as you advance to more skilled moves.
38 It improves coordination by requiring several body parts to communicate in order to complete one movement. The feet must jump in time with the wrists turning in order to create a continuous jumping motion.
Reduces injury risk
With your improved coordination from jumping rope, you’ll be less likely to get hurt either during exercise or in daily activities. 39 As a result, you are more agile （灵活的） and your body awareness is improved greatly. This guarantees fewer injuries.
Improves heart health
Since jumping rope gets your heart pumping, it’s great for your cardiovascular system and heart health. Jumping rope can increase your VO2 Max （最大摄氧量）, the measure of the maximum amount of oxygen a person can breathe during exercise. The higher someone’s VO2 max, the more cardiovascular endurance （耐受力） they have.
Jumping rope gives us a full-body workout with just one piece of equipment and one move. 40 Jump to some music or take your rope to a nearby park to enjoy the fun.
A．Burns calories
B．Improves muscles
C．It benefits us not only physically but also mentally.
D．You can quickly swing the rope twice within each jump.
E．It may even be more effective than other forms of exercise.
F．Jumping rope forces you to move your upper and lower body together.
G．So jumping rope helps you stay calm, clear and focused in everything you do.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A trip to a bank’s ATM machine is usually a common affair. But for Jose Nunez Romaniz, his 41 on Sunday is one that he won’t 42 for the rest of his life.
The 19-year-old college student was making a 43 for Mother’s Day online when he noticed his account balance （存款余额） was 44 . So he drove to the nearest bank to deposit （存款） money. Little did he know that he was about to make an incredible 45 .
When he arrived, Jose noticed a plastic bag on the ground filled with cash, which turned out to be $135, 000. “When I first saw it, I was very 46 , not knowing what to do,” Jose told the New York Times. After taking a moment to 47 himself, Jose called the police. And the police soon discovered that the money had 48 been left behind by a worker 49 with refilling the ATM.
Thinking that it is the biggest amount of money ever found and 50 in Albuquerque history, the mayor and the police chief held a ceremony to honor Jose’s 51 . And, perhaps best of all, the police chief invited Jose to 52 a job as a public service aid for the department 53 his graduation. For Jose, it was the best gift for Mother’s Day. “Mother called me 54 she almost started crying excitedly... She told me I did the right thing and that she was 55 of what I did,” said Jose.
（ ）41．A．plan B．experiment C．visit D．show
（ ）42．A．enjoy B．forget C．imagine D．face
（ ）43．A．purchase B．survey C．wish D．decision
（ ）44．A．full B．clear C．high D．low
（ ）45．A．offer B．promise C．profit D．discovery
（ ）46．A．shocked B．amused C．excite D．satisfied
（ ）47．A．teach B．disturb C．collect D．challenge
（ ）48．A．carefully B．accidentally C．deliberately D．nervously
（ ）49．A．continued B．charged C．armed D．tasked
（ ）50．A．returned B．saved C．lost D．exchanged
（ ）51．A．confidence B．honesty C．bravery D．appreciation
（ ）52．A．hold up B．adapt to C．wait for D．apply for
（ ）53．A．although B．before C．after D．until
（ ）54．A．or B．and C．so D．but
（ ）55．A．proud B．considerate C．worthy D．sure
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。
As evening sets in, Chung Chia-ming arrives at the busy night market of Nan’an District in China’s Southwest city Chongqing, parks his car on the roadside 56．______ kicks up his mobile lemon tea stand.
“Customer flow has increased dramatically recently. I take an optimistic attitude 57．______ business prospects （前景） this year,” Chung said, 58．______ (add) that he once sold more than 200 cups of lemon tea in a single evening. His stand now is one of the famous 59．______ (attract) in the night market. The car trunk shop, which is a special feature of Chongqing’s night market, offers an efficient service to the customers.
Obviously, the business 60．______ (expand) a lot since the beginning of this year. Despite being very busy at times, Chung is excited to earn money on his own, and it has also boosted his self-confidence. His shop has gained 61．______ (popular) among visitors. He has set an example for young people in terms of commitment （承诺） and hard work.
The night market, 62．______ flexibility provides more employment alternatives for job-seekers, has brought joy and fun for consumers. Meanwhile, the sellers feel greatly 63．______ (honor) to support themselves with their own efforts. Chongqing’s Nan’an District has been planning 64．______ (promote) consumption （消费） in the cultural industry. The night market has put great energy into the night economy in the past few months. They firmly hold the belief 65．______ this is a good start for a promising year.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假定你是李华，你校将以“How to Protect the Environment”为题举办英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1．目前环境存在的问题；
2．作为中学生应该采取的措施（至少三条）。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节（满分25分）
52．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。
Kareem sighed as he counted （数） his money again. He was still short of fifty dollars to buy the latest Speedster X bike. In order to save his pocket money to replace his old bike, he had been packing sandwiches to school the last three months.
“How can I get that fifty dollars ” he thought to himself. His mind was wondering when Mother’s voice disturbed his thoughts. “Kareem, I just ran into Aunty Kim, our neighbour who just moved in next door. Her son, Shawn, will cycle to school next week. Could you show him the shortcut （捷径） to school later It’s Saturday anyway!” Hearing this, Kareem had no option but to obey it, He knew Mother had probably already volunteered his service to Aunty Kim. “Oh, here’s a mail from your Grandma. Open it!” added Mother.
Kareem’s grandmother lived abroad and she would send him photos and cards. He opened the envelope and pulled out a greeting card. Incredibly, a fifty dollar note slipped out as well! Kareem was wild with joy. Waving the note in the air, he shouted happily, “Enough money for my bike!”
At 2 p. m. Kareem me t Shawn as arranged by their mothers. The sooner he finished this task, the sooner he could go to the bike shop. While the boys were cycling, a squirrel （松鼠） appeared behind a parked car and dashed across the road so suddenly that the boys knocked into each other and fell down heavily. Kareem said regretfully, “I forgot to warn you about the squirrel population here.” As Kareem was lifting up his broken bike, Shawn cried anxiously, “Oh, my poor bike! It’s completely broken.”
Watching Shawn carrying the disabled bike home in silence, Kareem hurried to the bike shop for his dream bike. The sign “Half Price for Old Models” in the shop attracted his eyes.
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。
“A Speedster X bike or two old models ” Kareem hesitated.
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“Hi!” Kareem appeared at Shawn’s door cheerfully and asked, “Want to ride together ”
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高二英语上学期考试答案
一．听力
1--5 CCBAC 6--10 CABCA 11--15 ABBCB 16--20 BABAC
二．阅读
A篇 CDC B篇 DADB C篇 DCBD D 篇BABC
七选五 EADFC
三．完型填空
41--45 CBADD 46--50 ACBDA 51--55 BDCBA
语法填空
56．and 57．to/towards 58．adding 59．attraction 60．has been expanding/has expanded
61．popularity 62．whose 63．honored 64．to promote 65．that
四．写作
第一部分
How to Protect the Environment
As we all know, June 5 is the World Environment Day. As high school students, we should contribute to environmental protection.
At present, tail gas pollution is very serious, and we’d better take public transport or ride a bike instead of driving. In addition, plastic pollution is also severe, and what we can help is to avoid buying plastic-bottled water. Finally, many places lack water. Therefore, when we don’t use tap water, we should turn off the tap immediately.
Take action now and we will have a great impact on the environment!
第二部分
“A Speedster X bike or two old models ” Kareem hesitated. He thought to himself, “Whatever happened was not my fault. I’m buying Speedster X anyway.” However, as the image of Shawn and his disabled bike flashed before him repeatedly, he felt a shiver running down his body. An inner voice insisted that he should reach out a helping hand. Just at that moment, his initial guilt gave way to a sense of responsibility. After a quick mental calculation, he decided to buy two old models.
“Hi!” Kareem appeared at Shawn’s door cheerfully and asked, “Want to ride together ” Shawn got annoyed at the silly question. He moved his lips as if to say something but before he could say anything. Kareem took a stride to the side, revealing two shiny identical bikes magically. “What... How come No, it couldn’t be…”, Shawn beamed with excitement, tears clouding his eyes. Mother, who had witnessed the scene from the window, walked up to Kareem and patted his shoulder gently and playfully, “Son! I’m really proud of you.”