仁寿县三校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试卷
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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. Who is the man looking for
A. Tami. B. Dr. Maxwell. C. Alison Simpson.
2. What will the woman probably do
A. Call the airline soon.
B. Stay at home for a while.
C. Leave for the airport before lunch.
3. What does the man think of his current book
A. It’s exciting. B. It’s relaxing. C. It’s long.
4. When does the man hope to see the woman
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow night. C. Tomorrow afternoon.
5. What does the man mean
A. He didn’t put in any sugar.
B. He added some natural flavors.
C. He also thinks the coffee tastes strange.
第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5）
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. Why is the woman upset
A. Her order isn’t ready yet.
B. The man forgot her order.
C. Some guests will be late.
7. When time will the wedding start
A. 10:00. B. 10:30. C. 12:00.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
8. Who lived in Los Angeles
A. The woman’s parents. B. The man’s grandparents. C. The woman’s aunt and uncle.
9. What will the speakers do next
A. Have a picnic. B. Go hiking. C. Try to catch some fish.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What did the man study in college
A. Art history. B. Medicine. C. Business.
11. How do the speakers know each other
A. They’re neighbors.
B. They’re teacher and student.
C. They’re salesman and customer.
12. What is the man’s advice for the woman
A. Exploring all the possibilities.
B. Doing what her father suggests.
C. Making a decision as early as possible.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How does the woman want to pay
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. With her smartphone.
14. What does the man think of PayPal
A. It is free. B. It is popular. C. It isn’t very fast.
15. Where is Venmo accepted
A. At many small shops. B. At most large stores. C. At a lot of restaurants.
16. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Download the app. B. Send him an invitation. C. Lend him some money.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the weather probably like
A. Hot. B. Dry. C. Rainy.
18. Where did Matt begin his journey
A. In England. B. In California. C. In Hawaii.
19. How many hours was Matt’s longest flight
A. Fourteen hours. B. Sixteen hours. C. Sixteen and a half hours.
20. What will Matt do next
A. Interview someone. B. Share his experiences. C. Plan on another journey.
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
The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year. Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks．These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 3-4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Example Youth Exchanges：
Youth Exchange 1
Location：Ireland
Other nationalities：Ireland，Spain，Italy，Hungary
Theme：Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues．The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location：France
Other nationalities：Bulgaria，Italy，France
Theme：Organic gardening & continual living．This project will take place in a natural park，where the group will take part in gardening activities and games／workshops about continuous development．
Youth Exchange 3
Location：Macedonia
Other nationalities：Serbia，Turkey，Ireland
Theme：Foster social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities．Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities．
Youth Exchange 4
Location：Italy
Other nationalities：Italy，Bulgaria，Greece
Theme：A social-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuable development，regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days, the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment．
21．What do you focus on when travelling in France
A．Gardening work. B．Civil rights.
C．Developing social inclusion. D．Rebuilding communities.
22．If you are interested in protecting the environment，you can take part in ________.
A．Youth Exchange 1 B．Youth Exchange 2
C．Youth Exchange 3 D．Youth Exchange 4
23．Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with
A．Spain． B．Italy. C．Ireland. D．France.
B
I was telling my boy Sonny the story of the hare and the tortoise. In the end, I said, “Son, remember: Be slow and steady, and that will win the race. Don’t you think there’s something to learn from the tortoise ”
Sonny opened his eyes wide, “Do you mean next time when I’m entering for the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy, Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway ”
I was shocked, “But the tortoise didn’t wish that the hare would fall asleep!”
“He must have wished that,” Sonny said, “Otherwise how could he be so foolish as to race with the hare He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did.”
“He didn’t have such a wish,” I insisted. “He won the race by perseverance (坚忍不拔的), by pushing on steadily.”
Sonny thought a while. “That’s a lie,” he said. “He won it because he was lucky. If the hare hadn’t happened to fall asleep, the tortoise would never have won the race. He could be as steady as you like, or a hundred times steadier, but he’d never have won the race. That’s for sure.”
I gave up. Today’s children are not like what we used to be. They’re just hopeless.
24．The writer argued with his son because ______________.
A．he liked tortoises while his son liked hares
B．they disagreed about whether the tortoise was foolish
C．he tried to teach his son a moral (品德) lesson but the son had totally different opinion
D．he liked the story of the hare and the tortoise while his son didn’t.
25．Sonny believed that the tortoise ______________.
A．won the race by his own hard working B．took a risk by agreeing to run a race
C．was not given a fair chance in the race D．in fact did win the race luckily
26．Billy, Tony and Sandy must be_______________.
A．boys who were unknown to Sonny’s father
B．boys who Sonny has run races with before
C．boys who Sonny has never raced with before
D．boys who Sonny did not expect to race with again
27．According to the passage, who do you think learnt a lesson
A．The tortoise B．Sonny C．The hare D．Sonny’s father
C
For some people, music is no fun at all. About 4% of the population is what scientists call “amusic”. People who are amusic are born without the ability to enjoy musical notes. Amusic people often cannot tell the differences between two songs.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. In fact, most people cannot understand what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping center can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics have to stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social loneliness. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify（辨别）this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from those of people who can enjoy music. The difference is complex (复杂的), and it is not connected with poor hearing. Amusics can understand other non-musical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding common speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her music problem. Now she knows that she is not alone. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say ‘No, thanks. I’m amusic,” says Margaret.
28. Amusics are the people who____________.
A. like music B. are born unable to enjoy music
C. don’t like music D. have poor listening
29. Life is hard for amusics mainly because____________.
A. they know they cannot enjoy music
B. they hate parties, restaurants or shopping centers
C. they try to stay at the place full of music
D. they are not understood by others
30. What causes amusics to be different from most people according to scientists
A. Their lack of colors. B. Their poor hearing.
C. Their brains. D. Their problems with speech.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Some people’s inability to enjoy music. B. Some people’s musical ability.
C. Amusics’ strange behaviors. D. Diagnosis and treatment of amusics.
D
Humans spend about one third of their lives sleeping. But some mammals (哺乳动物), like the northern elephant seal, survive with much less sleep.
Researchers in a new study described the unusual sleep pattern of these ocean animals. They found that when these mammals go to feed on trips that can last seven months, they sleep just two hours each day. Those two hours of sleep are made up of short moments of rest lasting only 10 minutes each as they dive deep to avoid predators (捕食者). The only other mammals known to get so little sleep are African elephants.
The researchers placed a head covering with sensors (传感器) on the heads of the seals that they studied. The sensors recorded sleep signals created by the seals’ brains and heart rate. The sensors also recorded the animals’ location and depth beneath the sea. Female seals go out on longer open-ocean trips while males only feed in coastal waters. Because of this, the researchers only studied female seals.
During dives lasting about 30 minutes, the seals went into a deep sleep called slow-wave sleep while keeping a controlled downward movement. When they then experienced rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, the seals fell into a turning pattern. Then, at the deepest point of their sleeping dive—up to 377 meters deep—they wake up and swim back to the surface.
Terrie Williams is a scientist at the University of California at Santa Cruz who helped write the study. She said, “It is remarkable that a wild animal will fall into deep, paralytic REM sleep when there are predators on the hunt.” She added that the seals solve this problem by going into deep sleep in the deep parts of the oceans where predators usually do not hunt them.
Williams said the brain’s ability to control awakening the sleeping seals at a depth before they drown is also a discovery about how mammalian brains work. She commented on this, saying that it shows the survival control of the seals’ brains.
32. Why did researchers only study female elephant seals
A. They like living in groups more than males. B. They are more friendly to humans.
C. They are more convenient to follow. D. They go to feed on longer trips.
33. What were the elephant seals doing when they were in deep sleep
A. Falling into deeper sea. B. Swimming fast in the sea.
C. Moving back to the surface. D. Breathing deeply and slowly.
34. What’s the advantage of elephant seals’ sleep in the deep parts of the oceans
A. They hunt for more food. B. They avoid being hunted.
C. They get completely relaxed. D. They control their sleep pattern.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Different Animals Need Different Sleep
B Short Sleep Helps Elephant Seals Move Deeper into Sea
C. Female Elephant Seals Sleep Only Two Hours a Day
D. Male and Female Elephant Seals Feed in Different Areas
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。
How to Create Good Study Habits for Exams
With good study habits, you’ll be able to reduce your pressure and take your exams with confidence. 36． , your new habits will be part of your life soon. You can create good study habits for exams by first setting up a study schedule and learning your course material. To better your study habits, you can employ good studying tips to improve your learning.
Choose a daily study time.
37． . Therefore, you should set aside time every day to study so that you can learn the material you’re expected to know.
38． .
Electronic products are a big problem, so turn off your phone and television. 39． , stay away from social media. Keep your cell phone away from you, as it will take your attention away. Only check your emails or messages after studying.
Create a study plan.
Make a timetable for exam days by marking the dates in your plan or notebook. Think over how you will prepare for the exam. For example, choose the time when you want to focus on the subject, and which sections you will review each day. It’s okay for your plan to be an outline. 40． .
A．Turn off your electronics
B．Make use of your electronics
C．You should keep track of social media
D．Don’t waste too much time making your plan
E. Preparing for a test begins well before the exam day
F. When you need to use your computer during your study
G. While building good study habits might seem hard at first
第三部分 英语运用(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。
One morning, the door to the classroom opened and a new teacher, Mrs. Cosby, walked in. She looked too 41 to ever deal with us. And we sure gave her a 42 time, but she never lost her temper. And then came the last day of the first month she had been our teacher. She 43 some papers the moment she entered the classroom. We 44 the worst—a test. But no, it was something that totally 45 us.
Mrs. Cosby asked us to come to the front of the class, and gave each of us a piece of 46 , on which she had written what the student with 47 had been good at during the last month. You see no one ever 48 us. No one ever liked us. We were constantly told how good-for-nothing we were. And here, suddenly, was someone who had been dealing with us closely for a month. We made things as difficult for her as we could. But still she could find something wonderful to say about each of us.
Mrs. Cosby did this every month from then on. Each month we got a piece of paper that said our strengths. She commented (评论) on my courage, how punctual (守时的) I was, and how well I did if I wanted to settle arguments. Her attitude influenced our class. We did not want to 49 her feelings anymore. We actually started to 50 .
And then came the day of our 51 . Mrs. Cosby hugged us and told us with tears in her eyes how 52 she was of us. Then she 53 each one of us a book. All the encouraging words through the years were there, in hard covers.
She said, “I want you each to keep this book and if ever during your life you feel unworthy, 54 this and read how good you are. You can be anything you want to be 55 you believe in yourself. Promise me you’ll remember that”.
41. A. kind B. shocked C. worried D. ordinary
42. A. happy B. hard C. good D. valuable
43. A. picked up B. took out C. paid for D. came across
44. A. hoped B. needed C. feared D. dreamed
45. A. bored B. surprised C. excited D. satisfied
46. A. wood B. equipment C. paper D. bread
47. A. abilities B. interests C. actions D. problems
48. A. forgot about B. played with C. believed in D. looked for
49. A. understand B. know C. hurt D. read
50. A. study B. play C. fight D. joke
51. A. success B. failure C. graduation D. competition
52. A. tired B. proud C. confident D. afraid
53. A. promised B. bought C. handed D. suggested
54. A. remember B. change C. open D. borrow
55. A. even if B. as long as C. so that D. as though
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。
Nowadays, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Its history 56.__________(go) back over 2000 years to Ancient China, which 57.__________(know) as cuju, a game 58.___________( use) a ball of animal skins with hair inside. However, football we know today started in Great Britain, 59.__________ the game was given new rules.
There are a number of factors contributing to its 60.___________(popular). First, football is 61.____________simple and cheap that you don’t need expensive equipment. Another factor is that football is creative and 62.__________ (excite). It is fun enough to attract millions of people and you don’t have to be a fan to recognize the skills of 63.__________ (profession) players. Last, football can be a way for people 64.__________ (communicate) because everyone can understand it 65.__________words. So just as Bill Shankly said, football is more than just a sport.
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，从互联网上得知一个国际中学生组织将在眉山举办夏令营， 很多外国学生都会来参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容要点如下:
1.自我介绍； 2.参加意图； 3.希望获准。
注意: 1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾写好。
Dear Sir or Madam,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___
Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
A Father’s Day Surprise
“Mano, do you know when Father’s Day is celebrated ” Ali asked his sister.
“Yes, it is going to be celebrated on June 19 this year. Yesterday my friend and I were talking about it.” Mano replied.
“Do you have any idea how we should celebrate this day and make it memorable for Dad ” Ali asked.
“Hmm... I was thinking about it too and have some ideas.” Mano answered excitedly. “What are you kids talking about ” their mum asked, entering their room.
“Mum, we were wondering about how to celebrate Father’s Day.” Mano said.
“Oh, I am surprised you kids remembered! Well, I am thinking of cooking some favorite dishes for your father. You both should think of ways to decorate the house beautifully.”Mum said.
“That would be great!”said Mano and Ali together. Both of them got up smiling, thinking of hundreds of ways to celebrate Father’s Day. Mum went to the kitchen, and Mano and Ali started doing their homework. But soon Ali noticed Mano deep in thought so he asked what the matter was. “Ali, I was thinking that our parents do everything for us and in return they want nothing. Isn’t it bad that we never think about them and are always concerned about our needs ” Mano replied. “Sometimes we are so busy with our lives that we don’t pay proper attention to our parents. We should listen to whatever they say properly and answer them. We must also study hard to get good grades.” Ali nodded.
The next day, all three of them, Mano, Ali and their mum, got busy preparing their surprise celebration for Father’s Day. Mano drew a family picture with her crayons, Ali bought balloons and candles and began writing a poem which he planned to sing that day. In short, a lot of things were being planned and prepared.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Finally, when Father’s day came, both Ali and Mano came home from school and
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: Ali and Mano cried out together, “Happy Father’s Day!”
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英语答案
听力 (每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)
1-5 CBABA 6-10 ACCBC 11-15 AACCA 16-20 BCBCB
阅读理解(每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分)
21-23A D B 24-27 CDBD 28-31 BDCA 32-35 DABC 36-40 GEAFD
完型填空(每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
41—45 ABBCB 46—50 CDCCA 51—55 CBCCB
语法填空(每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
56. goes 57. was known 58. using 59. where 60. popularity
61. so 62. exciting 63. professional 64. to communicate 65. without
书面表达 第一节(满分15分)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I read the announcement that you have posted on the Internet about the summer camp and I am interested in it.
I'm Li Hua, a 16-year-old high school student from Meishan, China. I've been learning English for 10 years, and I speak fluent English. I know that you welcome students from different countries and many students will meet in Meishan. Now that it is in my hometown, I'm eager to be part of it. What's more, I want to take the opportunity to introduce Meishan, my hometown and China to students from other countries and learn about their countries as well. I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp.
Looking forward to your reply!
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. Finally, when Father’s day came, both Ali and Mano came home from school and started decorating the house. Ali quickly cleaned the living room and continued with the decoration, putting up the colorful balloons and presenting the birthday cake. At the same time, Mano took out the family picture. They were about to practice singing the poem when the delicious smell came from the kitchen. Surely it was Mom that prepared the big meal. French toast and chicken porridge, both of which were father’s favorite dishes, were ready. Eventually, everything was settled. Ali and Mano stood beside the door, waiting for their father eagerly. Then Dad came in.
Ali and Mano cried out together, “Happy Father’s Day!” Hearing the words, so glad was Dad that his face lit up. “We have a surprise for you!” added Ali, pointing at the decorations. When he saw the dinner, his eyes widened and twinkled with excitement. He couldn’t help tasting a bit of chick soup, explaining that it was the best dish he had ever had. Mom smiled heartily and exchanged a gentle glance with Ali and Mano. What a beautiful and sweet surprise! The room was filled with happiness.
