重庆市黔江中学校2023-2024高二（上）12月考试英语试卷
满分150分 考试时间120分钟
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.15. C. ￡9.18.
答案是B。
What does the woman mean
She likes staying at home.
She’ll go out alone.
She’s worried about the bad weather.
How long is the museum open （改编）
A. Five hours. B. Three hours. C. Two hours.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A painting. B. A room. C. The man’s son.
Where will the boy go after school (改编)
A. A gym. B. A party. C. Pauline’s home.
What does the woman want the man to do
A. Repair her car. B. Drive his car away. C. Return her car.
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，每段对话或独白后面有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，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。听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7小题。
Why does the man suggest taking a bus
The bus is convenient.
It’s hard to call a taxi now.
They are in no hurry.
Where are the speakers now
A. At a meeting. B. On a bus. C. On the street.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10小题。（改编）
What happens to the woman’s watch
It goes ten minutes fast every day.
It goes ten minutes slow every day.
It goes one minute slow every hour.
How does the man deal with his watch
By putting it back ten minutes every day.
By putting it ahead ten minutes every hour.
By having it mended.
What will the woman probably do with her watch
Change a new one.
Set it by the radio every morning.
Do as the man asks her to.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13小题。
What is the woman going to do
A. Attend a party. B. Take a holiday. C. Go on a business trip.
When does the woman plan to arrive
A. On Saturday night. B. On midday Saturday. C. On late Friday.
What is the weather probably like at the seaside at night
A. Cold. B. Wet. C. Warm.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17小题。（改编）
Where does the conversation take place
A. At Philip’s home. B. On the phone. C. In a gym.
Why will the woman miss the Houston Open
She’ll have her holiday.
She’ll look after her baby.
She’ll be on business abroad.
When is the US Open running
A. From April 27 to 30. B. From April 15 to May 15. C. From June 15 to 18.
What would be wonderful for the speakers
A. Being on a vacation. B. Watching the game together. C. Going to the US.
听下面一段独白，回答第18到第20小题。
How many points does a misspelled word cost
A. Two. B. Three. C. Five.
When was this lecture given
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
What are the students going to do on Friday
A. Read a short story. B. Take a major test. C. Write an essay.
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，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Field Trips Your Students Actually Want To Go On
Some of the best memories from grade school are made at field trips. Field trips offer students something they can’t get from lectures or textbook pages — hands-on fun! Here are some metro Detroit attractions to visit with your students. They’re great places to make memories and, of course, learn something too!
Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit)
Availability: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 10:30 a. m., 11 :30 a. m. or 12:30 p. m. Admission: Free
Enjoy both indoor and outdoor animal exhibits. Programs include a deer feeding, a hands-on activity and discovery time.
Michigan Science Center (Detroit)
Availability: Wednesday－Friday (hours vary, also Tuesdays from Oct. 8, 2021, to Jan. 7, 2022）
Admission: Varies by experience you select
Interact with more than 250 hands-on exhibits that explore space, health, physical science, engineering and more.
Diamond Jack’s River Tours (Detroit)
Availability: Monday－Friday, May 1 to Oct. 31, at 9 :30 a. m., 10:30 a. m. or 11 :30 a. m. Admission: $ 9/person
See 16 miles of the U. S. and Canada Detroit River shoreline, ocean-going and Great Lakes ships, a light house, die fire boat, parks, ship terminals, a mail boat and much more.
Arts & Scraps (Detroit)
Availability: Monday, Wednesday or Friday Admission: Varies by age and number in group
Let your students’ imaginations run wild. They’ll think, create and learn while re-imagining recycled industrial materials. You can create a customized topic.
Which of the following explains “field trips” according to the passage
They are lectures that take place in open fields.
They are camps that all charge for an entrance fee.
They are visits to study something away from school.
They are courses connected with nature and physical science.
Which of the following field trips is related to astronomy
A. Arts & Scraps. B. Diamond Jack’s River Tours.
C. Belle Isle Nature Center. D. Michigan Science Center.
Who is the text intended for
A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Students. D. Scientists.
B
When I read a post about taking someone to the movies, I was reminded of something that happened a couple of years ago.
I used to drink Cokes and they had a promotion where there was a code inside the bottle cap. You went to a website and entered the code and maybe you won something. I won some free Cokes. But then I won the grand prize! I was surprised and pleased.
The grand prize was free movies for a year. They pointed out that one movie a week was that free movies for a year meant. All of the tickets had a deadline later than a year from the day I received them. So I must use them in the following year. I used quite a few by taking friends to movies we all wanted to see.
But the best thing I did with them was that I donated 22 tickets (all I had left by that time) to the local Women's Transition House, a place where women and their children could go when avoiding a bad situation in general and get help to make a new start.
My workplace team had decided to help people in need, so we collected donations for that particular New Year’s Day. I knew the Women’s Transition House provided childcare for the women so they could go for job interviews.
I put those tickets in a box and wrote a note, asking the Women’s Transition House staff to
give movie tickets to women there over the holidays to have something fun to do, with or without their children. It made me really happy to do this.
How did the author get the tickets
By visiting a website by chance.
By exchanging some Cokes for them.
By attending a knowledge competition.
By winning the prize for drinking Cokes.
How many tickets did the author and his friends use
A. About 22. B. About 30. C. About 52. D. About 365.
Which of the following best describes the author
A. Lucky and caring. B. Creative and careful.
C. humorous and generous. D. Thankful and happy.
What does the Women’s Transition House offer to women
A. Jobs. B. Childcare.
C. Free movie tickets. D. Interview skills.
C
Three minutes of looking at red light once a week may help our eyesight, new research suggests. The findings show that red light might be a cheap and easy treatment for declines (衰退) in color vision as we get older.
Last year, researchers from University College London did a study on red light therapy ( 疗法 ). 24 healthy volunteers, aged between 28 and 72, were asked to look at red light for three minutes every day for two weeks. Tests later found that the eyesight of people over the age of 40 improved.
To test the possible weak points of their therapy, they did a new study this year. Instead of using the light every day, they used it once a week. The new study included 20 volunteers, aged between 34 and 70, all with healthy vision. Some received red light therapy in the morning, and others received it in the afternoon. They were then tested on their color vision up to a week later. On the whole, those who got the treatment in the morning showed a 17% improvement in their color vision, even a week later. Those who got the treatment in the afternoon did not have any improvement.
“We’ve found that one single treatment in the morning can greatly improve declining vision.” said lead author Glen Jeffrey.The findings do support their earlier work, and they might make the treatment more practicable, since a once-weekly treatment is easier to stick to than a daily one. But the team’s promising results are still drawn on small numbers of healthy volunteers. Larger studies would be needed to show the help of red light therapy.
“In the near future, a once-a-week three-minute treatment could be done while making a coffee or listening to a song, and such a simple thing could change eye care and vision around the world,” Jeffrey said. Given its low cost (as little as $15) per machine, and simplicity, the team is excited about the future of their therapy.
What plays a key role in red light treatment
The time of day for treatment
The machine used in the treatment.
The time that one treatment lasts.
The number of treatments received.
What makes it necessary to improve the study
The age of the volunteers.
The number of the volunteers.
The sex of the volunteers.
The poor vision of the volunteers.
What is Jeffrey’s attitude towards the future of the therapy
A. Unclear. B. Doubtful. C. Serious. D. Hopeful.
What is the purpose of this text
To state the importance of eye care.
To explain the value of deep red light.
To introduce a way to fight vision decline.
To encourage people to protect their eyesight.
D
Most city parks are places where you can escape from big, ugly structures of metal and stone. The Manhattan High Line is different. Raised 25 feet above the ground, this large metal structure once supported a rail line. The line opened in 1934 to bring trains directly into factories. It was hardly used after the 1960s, and much of it was torn down. However, one part remained in a region of Manhattan called Chelsea. Chelsea was becoming high-class as restaurants, art galleries and apartments were built, but the ugly railway structure remained as a dead weight. Everyone knew that at some time, it would have to be removed.
But the High Line was not destroyed. In fact, now the old rail line serves as one of the most peaceful places in the city. It holds an incredible park, with beautiful gardens and great views of the city. The idea to turn the rail line into a park came from Joshua David and Robert Hammond. In 1999, they attended a meeting to decide how to deal with the High Line. David and Hammond were the only people at the meeting interested in saving the historical structure. Later on, when they asked railway officials to take them up to look at the High Line, they saw a mile and a hall of wild flowers growing in the middle of the city, and they realized that the High Line had potential to become a park. There was growing interest in improving city centers, and so the project quickly developed and money for construction was easily collected.
The first part of the High Line opened in 2009 and immediately became popular with tourists and locals alike. Each part of the park has a different atmosphere. Some areas are like balconies ( 阳台) with wonderful city views. Where the rail line goes between buildings, trees are thickly planted. Other sections have wide lawns ( 草 坪 ) and walkways with wild flowers. Only the final section remains the way it has been for the last fifty years.
What does the underlined part “a dead weight” in paragraph 1 mean
Something with historical interest.
Something with potential to be better.
Something which is a danger to people.
Something useless which slows progress.
Why did David and Hammond originally want to save the High Line
They wanted to reopen the train line.
They thought it had historical value.
They were interested in improving the city.
They thought it would become a good park.
Which of the following statements about the High Line is correct？（改编）
All parts of it have the same atmosphere.
The first part gradually became popular.
One part of it remains the old way.
Trees were thinly planted in all areas.
What is the text mainly about
Closing a train line.
An unlikely place for a park.
Protection of cultural relics.
Improving city transport.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) (改编)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的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。
The Steps to Do a Science Investigatory Project
Usually, a Science Investigatory Project ( SIP ) uses the scientific method to study and test an idea about how something works. Knowing how to do an SIP is useful for anyone interested in the sciences. 36
Ask a question and form a hypothesis （假设）.
Often, the most challenging part of an SIP is figuring out what you want to investigate. Take your time in choosing, because all of the subsequent（随后的） steps will be based on the idea you select. Think about something that interests, surprises or confuses you. 37 .
Design and conduct your experiment
After you have formed your hypothesis, it is time to test whether it is valid or not. Once your preparation and planning is complete, it' s time to begin. 38 . However, if your test can' t be conducted as planned, reconfigure your steps or try different materials
Record and analyze your results
Keep accurate records of all your results, even if they don ' t turn out the way you hoped or planned. Your data may be best recorded as a graph, chart or just a journal entry. 39 . This is also part of science!
40 It is time to clearly and accurately conclude your findings.In essence, you are now answering the question you originally asked. Remember, concluding that your hypothesis was completely wrong does not make your SIP a failure. If you make clear, scientifically - grounded findings, and present them well, it can and will be a success.
Make your conclusion .
However you record the data, make sure it is easy to review and analyze
Here are the steps to do an SIP
Discuss the issue with your instructor
Then form a hypothesis based on the question you' ve asked and your subsequent research.
Knowing your topic in more depth will help you construct your SIP
Closely follow the steps that you have planned
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) (改编)
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 afternoon William Jafferson Clinton was walking through the park when he noticed a wallet lying on the ground near a bench. He picked it up and looked inside, hoping to find some
41 so he could return it to its owner. To his 42 , he found a driving licence. Through it, he
learned that the wallet 43 to a man named Ben. To give it back, he finally decided to 44 Ben to return.
After a few 45 , William saw a man searching for something worriedly. He 46 him and asked, “Are you Ben ” The man looked at him, 47 , then replied, “Yes. How did you know my name ”
“I guessed you must be looking for this,”said William, 48 the wallet to Ben and smiling gently at him.
“It's my wallet. How did you find it ”Ben took the wallet and queried(怀疑). “I found it on
the ground near the bench,” William said. “I 49 it must have fallen out of your pocket, and I wanted to return it back.”
Ben was incredibly 50 , and thanked William sincerely. He was relieved to have his wallet back. As they talked, William found that Ben had lost his 51 and tried to find a new career, struggling to make ends 52 . William listened sympathetically, and then he 53 to treat Ben to lunch.
As they parted, Ben thanked William again for her 54 . He said his act had turned his day around.William smiled and realized the small act of kindness could make a huge 55 to someone's life.
41. A. keys B. identification C. cash D. coins
42. A. credit B. curiosity C. delight D. sorrow
43. A. appealed B. belonged C. referred D. came
44. A. wait for B. arrange for C. go for D. ask for
45. A. days B. months C. weeks D. minutes
46. A. observed B. approached C. calmed D. apologized
47. A. frightened B. amused C. surprised D. touched
48. A. handing B. lending C. donating D. introducing
49. A. acknowledged B. encountered C. admitted D. figured
50. A. grateful B. friendly C. crazy D. content
51. A. wallet B. family C. cloth D. job
52. A. meet B. start C. turn D. increase
53. A. yielded B. predicted C. agreed D. offered
54. A. honesty B. patience C. kindness D. comfort
55. A. impression B. consequence C. difference D. effect
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）(改编)
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。
Since 2004, Chen Shiyu，a traditional Chinese costume designer, 56 ( involve ) in the research, restoration, and creation of ancient Chinese costumes.
Chen found himself 57 ( interest) in ancient costumes in 2001, and then began to collect related materials with friends about ancient clothing." 58 we wanted to know is how those ancient clothing would fit on real people today. So we made 59 attempt to recreate certain designs of ancient clothing ," Chen said .
60 (he) early team was established in 2006, and later extended four years to work more on ancient costume restoration. The team participated in many 61 (exhibition) of ancient Chinese costumes including the planning research and restoration work, while cooperating with the National Museum of China and other respected institutions .
They also engaged 62 promoting traditional culture through different activities.
Chen said ," Now, through our work , we aim to present in a more comprehensive and realistic manner how ancient Chinese people dressed. We hope to revive the beauty of history ."
When it comes to the 63 (big) plan in the future, Chen said he would continue to reach a wider audience and 64 (ultimate) help them understand the classical significance today. He noted that his dream is to share the beauty of these costumes by reinterpreting and 65 (transform) them into 10 designs suiting to the modern society .
第四部分写作(共两节，满分 40 分) (原创)
第一节(满分 15 分)
古今中外的历史上诞生了众多具有影响力的伟人和英雄，请你用最近所学的词汇和句型介绍一位你心目中的伟人，具体内容包括：
介绍生平；
人物主要经历；
人物评价及影响；
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80-100 左右；
2. 用高级词汇和句型。第二节（满分 25 分）(改编)
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 took place in a teacher’s family. One day, Jake was playing basketball in the living room after school, when he accidentally threw the ball at a vase sitting on the shelf. The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off. What made Jake more upset was that the vase was not a common decoration but an antique ( 古董), which was handed down through generations from the 18th century. It was also his mother’s favourite possession. To cover his terrible action, the terrified boy glued the pieces together hurriedly and put the vase back to its place.
As the mother herself dusted the vase every day, she naturally noticed the cracks ( 裂 纹 ) that evening. To her surprise, the repair work was actually very good. At dinner time, she asked her boy if he broke the vase. Fearing punishment, the suddenly inspired boy said that a neighbour’s cat jumped in from the window and he couldn’t drive it away no matter how hard he tried. It raced around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf. His mother was quite clear that her son was lying, for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned. However, in the face of her son’s nervous eyes and the suspicious looks of the other family members, Jake’s mother remained calm. She realized she shouldn’t just simply blame and punish her son for lying. She came up with another idea.
Before going to bed, the boy found a note from his mother in his room, asking him to go to the her room at once. The boy thought he would now be punished but, as he had already lied, he was determined to deny everything to the end, no matter how angry his mum became.
In the room, calmly bathed in the light, his mother’s face showed no sign of anger. On seeing her son push open the door and cautiously enter, she took a box full of chocolates out of a drawer and gave him one.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 左右;
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!”
Now with so many chocolates in hand, the boy was lost in thought.12月考答案
听力：1-5 CBACB 1-10BCBAA 11-15BCABC 16-20 CBAAC
阅读：21-23 CDA 24-27DBAB 28-31ABDC 32-35DBCB
七选五 36-40 CEGBA
完形填空41-55 BCBAD BCADA DADCC
语法填空56-65 has been involved interested what an his exhibitions in biggest ultimately transforming
应用文参考范文：
范文一
When it comes to the person I admire most, I think of Yuanlongping, who is regarded as the father of hybrid rice.
Born in1930, Yuan Longping had a passion for swimming at an early age. After graduation, he committed himself to agricultural research in Hunan, breeding the hybrid rice successfully in 1975. Not only did he make numerous contributions to solving the problem of world hunger, but also inspired more people to join him. In 2019, he was awarded to the Medal of the Republic for his outstanding contributions to the hybrid rice breeding. On 22 May 2021, Yuan passed away, and our whole country mourned the great loss of a brilliant scientist.
The reason why I admire him is that his dedication to work and to people sets me an good example, which truly inspires me to become a person like him in the future.
范文二（屠呦呦）
Tu Youyou, who was awarded the Noble Prize in 2015 for discovering artemisinin(青蒿素), is my favorite scientist.
After graduating from Peking University Medical School in 1955, Tu Youyou soon applied herself to the research on treating malaria(疟疾). Although faced with lots of difficulties, she and her team never got frustrated. It was because of their hard work and persistence that they finally discovered artemisinin under Tu’s leadership, making it possible to cure malaria.
Tu Youyou is such a diligent and determined person that inspires me to pursue a career in scientific research in the future.
读后续写参考范文
The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!” Though a little stunned, Jack stood straight and defended himself, “Mom, it was the cat! I promise.” Forcing a smile, the mother reached for another chocolate and passed it to the boy. “A reward for your perfect repair.” Staring at the chocolates, the boy hesitated but still continued to deny everything. Before he could say anything, a third chocolate appeared in his hand, with his mom’s soft voice “And this one is for your bravery. You are brave enough to stick to your decision.”
Now with so many chocolates in hand, the boy was lost in thought. It seemed that everything was all at Mom’s fingertips. Speechless, the boy felt a lump in his throat. He lowered his head in shame and stammered out the truth. “Mom, I’m so sorry that I broke your vase and lied to you. I was too terrified because it’s your favourite antique.” Relieved and delighted, the mother cradled him in her arms and whispered, “Good boy… It’s never too late to mend.” With the chocolate box handed to the boy, Mom said delightedly, “These ones are all for your honesty, my boy! Do remember that honesty values more than any antique.”
