安徽省安庆市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频及听力原文）
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安庆市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟试卷 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man plan to go this year
A. Europe. B. Asia. C. South America.
2. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Clean the floor. B. Sit in Row 5. C. Drop glass bottles.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She wants to go swimming.
B. She is busy with her project.
C. She will have a test tomorrow.
4. What will the man probably do next
A. Get a spare key. B. Borrow some books. C. Help his neighbor.
5. How many people will visit London for free
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. At the man’s house. B. In a shop. C. At an exhibition.
7. Which picture was painted by George Anderson
A. The Swiss Mountains. B. The Lovely Windows. C. The Summer Flowers.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He didn’t keep an appointment.
B. He can’t look after his mother.
C. He is too busy to go to hospital.
9. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the man
A. Sorry. B. Understanding. C. Thankful.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the problem with the woman’s watch
A. It needs a new battery. B. It is ruined by water. C. It needs cleaning.
11. What does the store offer if one changes a battery there
A. An extra battery. B. A one-year guarantee. C. Free cleaning service.
12. Why can’t the woman get her watch back right away
A. The store will close soon.
B. She hasn’t got enough money.
C. The man is very busy now.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Who might the speakers be
A. Police officers. B. Observers. C. Passengers.
14. What did the old lady say
A. She didn’t see anything.
B. The traffic lights broke down.
C. The red car was driving very fast.
15. What were the kids doing when the accident happened
A. Crossing the street.
B. Playing in their front yard.
C. Standing on the street comer.
16. What caused the accident according to Mr. Bates
A. The red car. B. The dog. C. The blue car.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When does the volleyball club meet
A. On Thursday evening. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday evening.
18. At what time does the meeting finish
A. 7:30. B. 9:30. C. 10:00.
19. What is the E30 used for
A. Heating. B. Hall rental. C. Sweaters.
20. Why does the speaker leave this message
A. To arrange a weekly meeting.
B. To recommend a sports programme.
C. To answer Marco Taylor’s questions.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace, posture and flexibility (柔韧性). Students focus on the use of proper ballet items (物品), expanding their knowledge of classical ballet techniques and improving motor skills for classical ballet practice. The class is a formal ballet class.
Age 8—10
May 16—September 7
10:30 am—12:00 am on Saturday
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movements, balance, focus, the development of skills and motor planning. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment. Children use their imagination to celebrate movements and have lots of fun.
Age 3—5
January 18—September 7
9:00 am—9:45 am on Saturday
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional jazz dance. Students will be introduced to jazz-style rhythms and movements. In order to ensure proper placement for your child, we invite all students to participate in a sample (示例) class. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students’ personal dance goal.
Age 5—6
May 16—September 7
2:00 pm—3:00 pm on Saturday
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including popping, locking breaking and waacking (甩手舞) in a high-energy environment. Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age 7—10
May 16—September 7
1:00 pm—2:00 pm on Sunday
21. Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children
A. Ballet. B. Creative Movers. C. Jazz. D. Hip Hop.
22. What can students do in the jazz class
A. Make use of all the ballet items.
B. Learn the long history of jazz.
C. Dance with famous modem jazz dancers.
D. Get to know jazz-style movements.
23. What is special about the hip hop class
A. It is open in the morning. B. It is available on Sunday.
C. It teaches traditional dances. D. It has the most skilled teachers.
B
Former Disney child star Jennifer MeGill recently shared how, after her mother passed away, she went through an extremely dark period in her life.
Jennifer was born ready for the stage. She grew up in a loving home in Texas. And by age 7, she begged her mom to let her enter contests. Jennifer’s mom was uncertain. But seeing her daughter’s high energy and unshakable love of the stage, she finally supported her daughter’s wish.
Jennifer won many contests, and soon her parents were advised to have her audition (试演) for The New Mickey Mouse Club, a Disney show. Jennifer tried out and landed her dream job.
Many of Jennifer’s costars on the show went on to run after their careers. But after many years as a Disney child star, Jennifer didn’t feel ready for Hollywood just yet.
“I just needed to grow up and grow wiser in order to be the artist I thought I was meant to be,” she said. Instead, Jennifer chose to go on to college — a decision her mother fully supported.
Jennifer’s parents were supportive throughout her career and schooling. But her mom was her champion — a constant source of support. Unfortunately, when Jennifer was 24 years old, her mom passed away.
“The biggest light and fan was gone, the person who’d reminded me that I was unique and valuable. I was kind of lost,” she said. The next several years grew very dark. She began feeling herself lonely. She felt lifeless and purposeless.
Much as Jennifer still missed her mother, she realized she should get her life back to normal. She’s now pursuing a new career in music. She also spends her time coaching young artists. She encourages them to put fame at the bottom of their list.
24. What do we know about Jennifer from Paragraph 2
A. She loved her mother deeply.
B. She had a natural talent for acting.
C. Her parents didn’t support her acting career.
D. Her mother was for her decision from the very beginning
25. What was special about Jennifer compared with other Disney child stars
A. She was much wiser than them.
B. She kept practicing her acting skills.
C. She got herself ready for Hollywood.
D. She decided to continue her education.
26. What made Jennifer suffer greatly
A. The death of her mother.
B. The loss of support from her family.
C. The failure to become a Hollywood star.
D. The lack of courage to pursue her career.
27. Which of the following is Jennifer’s advice to young artists
A. Never forget the social duty.
B. It is important to earn fame in the career.
C. Never think too much about being famous.
D. Get away from sorrow as soon as possible.
C
We truly are what we eat-and what our ancestors ate. Food has changed who we are and how we developed for hundreds of thousands of years. From processing to preserving to cooking, what humans did and continue to do to food played a big role in shaping our evolution.
Processed food isn’t just a modem invention, created in factories from artificial ingredients. It is as old as humanity itself and may have helped create our species. Processing doesn’t necessarily mean adding chemicals, it also includes hitting or slicing (切片) or changing the food in any way before eating Compared to our ancestors, modern human teeth, jaws and faces have gotten smaller relative to overall skull size because of making food easier to chew, especially from cooking Processing food also led to a huge gain in leisure time. The less time people spent chewing, the more time they had to develop complex oral language.
Cooking food was one of the biggest changes in human history. Researchers believe it could have occurred between 1.8 million and 400,000 years ago, Harvard professor Richard Wrangham said, according to National Geographic. Cooking increases the energy and nutrients we get from food. Without cooking, according to the BBC, an average person would have to eat around 5 kilos of raw food to survive and we’d have to spend most of the day chewing.
Cooking food also breaks down its cells, so our stomachs need to work less to absorb the nutrients our bodies require. “This,” said Professor Peter Wheeler from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, “freed up energy which could then be used to power a larger brain. The increase in brain-size mirrors the reduction in the size of the gut (肠道).”
Processed food literally shaped us as a species and made us human the only species on Earth who can cook.
28. What can we know about processed food
A. It is mostly created from artificial ingredients.
B. It appears at least since the beginning of human beings.
C. It makes food easier to cook.
D. It changes the way we talk.
29. What is the benefit of cooking food to humans
A. It practices human chewing skills.
B. It saves energy for humans to develop brains.
C. It reduces food digestion of humans.
D. It costs human more leisure time.
30. What does the underlined word “mirrors” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Reflects. B. Benefits. C. Influences. D. Functions.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Humans changes as food decreases.
B. Processing food makes who we are today.
C. Cooking food makes where we are today.
D. Humans develop gradually as food changes.
D
The possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurist’s dream, years away from coming into reality in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test truly self-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted, isn’t leading the way panies have been testing their cars in cities across the country.
It’s hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however long it takes, the technology may change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is managed.
While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars, policymakers should be talking more about how self-driving cars can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions (排放) and offer more convenient and affordable choices to move around. The arrival of driverless cars is a chance to make sure that those cars are environmentally friendly and more shared.
Do we want to copy or even worsen the traffic of today with driverless cars Imagine a future where most adults own their self-driving cars. They accept long, slow journeys to and from work on crowded highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride. They take their driverless car to a date and set the empty car to circle the building to avoid paying for parking Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport — an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing (网约车) services.
Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless cars doesn’t worsen the transportation system we have today. The coming technological development presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.
32. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Self-driving cars are not allowed in the real world.
B. Driverless taxies will be seen everywhere on the road in a short term.
C. California is not alone in testing driverless cars.
D. Self-driving technology will definitely benefit transportation system.
33. According to the author, policymakers should pay more attention to ________.
A. how driverless cars can help deal with transportation-related problems
B. how driverless cars can travel safely and make more people choose them
C. how driverless cars can travel faster and send people everywhere
D. how driverless cars can move more people at a low price
34. What is a possible side effect of self-driving cars
A. Journeys to and from work become longer.
B. More people abandon public transportation.
C. There is no place to park them.
D. They may result in traffic jams.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Preparing Cities for Robot Cars B. Future Technology Underway
C. Transportation System in the Future D. Robot Cars on the Road
第二节 七选五（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。
Prepare for a test
In your school, tests or quizzes maybe a part of your regular classroom work. Many teachers use tests to ensure that students have accurately learned the material that’s been studied. If taking a test makes you feel worried, the good news is that there are many easy ways for you to prepare and feel better before the exam or quiz 36
Be organized
Studying for a test will be easier if you organize you notes, handouts, and assignments ahead of time for each of your classes. 37 Consider using a separate folder for each subject. You can keep them at home, at school, or in your backpack.
Make a plan
38 This might mean committing to studying for 30 minutes for a few afternoons the week before the test Or maybe you have more time on the weekends and want to plan extra study time then. No matter what you decide, block out the time on your calendar so you remember.
39
If you have learned a lot of material, such as in science class, ask your teacher what information will be on the test If your teacher hands out a study guide, use that guide to help you figure out what information you need to focus on most Next, decide how you want to review the material. Besides reviewing your notes, you could write key concepts on flash cards to test yourself. 40 If there is some information in your notes or in the study guide that is confusing to you, highlight that part and ask your teacher for clarification when you get to class.
These strategies can help you feel confident about demonstrating your knowledge.
A. Here’s how to get started.
B. Highlight the study guide.
C. Focus on the right material .
D. When you prepare for study, make a plan.
E. This way, the information will be there for you when you need to review it.
F. Write the question on one side of the notecard and the answer on the other.
G. Once you have a test date, look at a calendar and make a plan for when you’ll study.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，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。
I’m standing on Rio’s beach, one of the most famous 41 of sand. In this lively, multicultural country, the beach is not just a place, it’s a state of mind-a way of thinking and living.
Every Brazilian has his or her own ideas of the perfect beach, 42 to tell you where to find it. I’m happy to take their advice but my ultimate goal is to find my own dream beach. First, I go to Prainha’s beach 43 by a row of perfect palm trees, moving softly in the ocean breeze. Its beauty is magnificent-its perfect graceful lines are like something in a 44 But for me, it’s somewhat too perfect. I am searching for something a bit 45 .
I continue my search heading north to a legendary beach: Jeri. As an international destination, it attracts visitors from Tokyo to Toronto. Luckily, Jeri hasn’t been 46 by tourists mostly because of its isolated (偏远的) location—at least five hours from any airport. I take a beach buggy (沙地车), driving for three hours. The boats lie on their sides while nets 47 to dry on lines between fishermen’s houses. Peaceful and beautiful! How can it possibly get any better I 48 .
My final stop is the islands of Fernando, 49 a few hundred kilometers out in the Atlantic. They once were used as a prison and later by the army. Today, they are a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, 50 with birds and sea life. The beach there is a perfect 51 of sand, sea, and sky. The water is pale blue and warm, alive with colorful fish, 52 , and other marine life, the sand is the color of 53 . In the rocks and strong winds that 54 come in from the Atlantic, there is the wilderness I was seeking Finally. I’ve found the beach of my dreams. I 55 my toes in the sand deeply and imagine I can hold on to this place forever.
41. A. stretches B. piles C. beds D. castles
42. A. unwilling B. ambitious C. eager D. shy
43. A. measured B. mixed C. wrapped D. lined
44. A. postcard B. ship C. mirror D. shell
45. A. tender B. wild C. appealing D. familiar
46. A. visited B. discovered C. damaged D. accepted
47. A. turn up B. fall off C. break down D. hang out
48. A. stop B. worry C. complain D. wonder
49. A. wandering B. lying C. disappearing D. floating
50. A. rich B. dangerous C. meaningful D. bored
51. A. relation B. balance C. exchange D. field
52. A. monkeys B. turtles C. sharks D. pearls
53. A. sky B. water C. honey D. stone
54. A. eventually B. surprisingly C. occasionally D. curiously
55. A. dig B. warm C. trap D. hurt
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个适当的单词或活号内单词的正确形式。
Air pollution has largely gone under-reported by the media, yet despite 56 (it) silent nature, it’s a killer. According to the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Pediatrics and Child Health, air pollution leads to 40,000 early 57 (death) a year. The trouble is that it’s an indirect killer, which makes the issue hard to examine — meaning the actual figure could be much 58 (high).
Then how can we measure and end such a problem The answer is 59 (surprising) simple. Diesel (柴油) is the largest contributor of nitrogen oxides (氮氧化合物) and around 40 million people in the UK live in areas 60 (pollute) by diesel. We need to stop the production of diesel vehicles as soon as possible, and replace older diesel models 61 eco-friendly alternatives, such as electric vehicles. Apart from ammonia (氨) farming, pollution is actually decreasing globally — except for cities. 62 it’s on the rise. In London, nearly 10,000 people died due to the capital’s harmful air, so 63 (create) clean air zones where high-polluting vehicles 64 (ban) would decrease these harmful gases. By moving towards more greenery on rooftops, parks and city centers, big cities could easily remove 65 problem. The answers are there; we just have to start.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办“中国传统文化周”活动。学生会委托你为校报的“英语天地”栏目写一则英语通知，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 活动的主要内容；
3. 呼吁大家积极参与。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My aunt Sandy is a very kind-hearted woman. She loves animals so much that she found a job in an emergency vet clinic (兽医诊所) after graduating from college. . There she could help a lot of injured pets.
One day, a rescue worker brought in a homeless cat. The cat had numerous injuries and needed immediate medical aid. No one in the vet clinic wanted to rescue the cat but Sandy. All the others didn’t think the cat would survive. And they suggested putting the cat to death.
But Sandy didn’t want to give up. She always believes that every animal deserves a chance. Holding the cat in her arms, she was determined to rescue her. Sandy was good at treating injured animals. Thanks to her, the cat survived. She took good care of the cat and she gradually recovered. However, it wasn’t the end of the story. Because of the operation performed on her face, the cat always wore a sad expression and looked really ugly. Those who came to the clinic to adopt pets didn’t want her.
The staff at the vet clinic suggested getting rid of the cat. But Sandy didn’t agree. She wanted to adopt the cat herself, but there was a problem—her husband was allergic (过敏) to cats. So Sandy couldn’t take her home. Thinking the cat might have to be homeless, Sandy was very sad. She had tried very hard to rescue her so she didn’t want to lose her. She tried to persuade people around her to adopt the cat, but they didn’t show any interest in such an ugly cat.
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。
One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around. ______________________________
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However, Sandy just didn’t understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat. __________________________
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安庆市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 CABAC 6—10 BCABA 11—15 BCACB 16—20 CABBC
第二部分 阅读理解
21—25 BDBBD 26—30 ACBBA 31—35 DCABA 36—40 AEGCF
第三部分 语言运用
41—45 ACDAB 46—50 CDDBA 51—55 BBCCA
56. its 57. deaths 58. higher 59. surprisingly 60. polluted
61. with 62. where 63. creating 64. are banned 65. the
第四部分 写作
第一节
Notice
Dear students,
We are delighted to inform you that our school will be hosting the Traditional Chinese Culture Week from September 25th to September 30th. Join us in embracing the beauty of Chinese traditions!
Come and enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including traditional music and dance performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, tea ceremonies, Chinese cuisine tasting, as well as traditional games and handicraft workshops. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the depth and richness of Chinese culture.
We kindly invite all students to actively participate in this event and explore the wonders of Chinese traditions. Let’s come together and make the Traditional Chinese Culture Week a great success!
第二节
One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around. There were many cats running and playing around, among which the cat with a sad expression came to her sight. Attracted by the special cat, she held her gently. “Do you like her ” Sandy came up to the girl and asked. To Sandy’s surprise, the girl nodded. “Don’t you think she’s ugly No one wants to take her home,” Sandy asked. “I want to take care of her,” the girl responded firmly.
However, Sandy just didn’t understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat. When asked, the girl shone his bright eyes and explained, “My mother told me never to judge a book by its cover, so I don’t think we should judge a cat by its appearance. Though she looks ugly, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t deserve our love. Abandoning this weak animal may sound cruel. I’ll adopt her and give her my full attention and never let her feel sad.” Sandy was so relieved and cheerful to meet such a kind-hearted girl.
（考试时间：120分钟试卷 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man plan to go this year
A. Europe. B. Asia. C. South America.
2. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Clean the floor. B. Sit in Row 5. C. Drop glass bottles.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She wants to go swimming.
B. She is busy with her project.
C. She will have a test tomorrow.
4. What will the man probably do next
A. Get a spare key. B. Borrow some books. C. Help his neighbor.
5. How many people will visit London for free
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. At the man’s house. B. In a shop. C. At an exhibition.
7. Which picture was painted by George Anderson
A. The Swiss Mountains. B. The Lovely Windows. C. The Summer Flowers.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He didn’t keep an appointment.
B. He can’t look after his mother.
C. He is too busy to go to hospital.
9. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the man
A. Sorry. B. Understanding. C. Thankful.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the problem with the woman’s watch
A. It needs a new battery. B. It is ruined by water. C. It needs cleaning.
11. What does the store offer if one changes a battery there
A. An extra battery. B. A one-year guarantee. C. Free cleaning service.
12. Why can’t the woman get her watch back right away
A. The store will close soon.
B. She hasn’t got enough money.
C. The man is very busy now.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Who might the speakers be
A. Police officers. B. Observers. C. Passengers.
14. What did the old lady say
A. She didn’t see anything.
B. The traffic lights broke down.
C. The red car was driving very fast.
15. What were the kids doing when the accident happened
A. Crossing the street.
B. Playing in their front yard.
C. Standing on the street comer.
16. What caused the accident according to Mr. Bates
A. The red car. B. The dog. C. The blue car.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When does the volleyball club meet
A. On Thursday evening. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday evening.
18. At what time does the meeting finish
A. 7:30. B. 9:30. C. 10:00.
19. What is the E30 used for
A. Heating. B. Hall rental. C. Sweaters.
20. Why does the speaker leave this message
A. To arrange a weekly meeting.
B. To recommend a sports programme.
C. To answer Marco Taylor’s questions.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace, posture and flexibility (柔韧性). Students focus on the use of proper ballet items (物品), expanding their knowledge of classical ballet techniques and improving motor skills for classical ballet practice. The class is a formal ballet class.
Age 8—10
May 16—September 7
10:30 am—12:00 am on Saturday
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movements, balance, focus, the development of skills and motor planning. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment. Children use their imagination to celebrate movements and have lots of fun.
Age 3—5
January 18—September 7
9:00 am—9:45 am on Saturday
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional jazz dance. Students will be introduced to jazz-style rhythms and movements. In order to ensure proper placement for your child, we invite all students to participate in a sample (示例) class. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students’ personal dance goal.
Age 5—6
May 16—September 7
2:00 pm—3:00 pm on Saturday
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including popping, locking breaking and waacking (甩手舞) in a high-energy environment. Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age 7—10
May 16—September 7
1:00 pm—2:00 pm on Sunday
21. Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children
A. Ballet. B. Creative Movers. C. Jazz. D. Hip Hop.
22. What can students do in the jazz class
A. Make use of all the ballet items.
B. Learn the long history of jazz.
C. Dance with famous modem jazz dancers.
D. Get to know jazz-style movements.
23. What is special about the hip hop class
A. It is open in the morning. B. It is available on Sunday.
C. It teaches traditional dances. D. It has the most skilled teachers.
B
Former Disney child star Jennifer MeGill recently shared how, after her mother passed away, she went through an extremely dark period in her life.
Jennifer was born ready for the stage. She grew up in a loving home in Texas. And by age 7, she begged her mom to let her enter contests. Jennifer’s mom was uncertain. But seeing her daughter’s high energy and unshakable love of the stage, she finally supported her daughter’s wish.
Jennifer won many contests, and soon her parents were advised to have her audition (试演) for The New Mickey Mouse Club, a Disney show. Jennifer tried out and landed her dream job.
Many of Jennifer’s costars on the show went on to run after their careers. But after many years as a Disney child star, Jennifer didn’t feel ready for Hollywood just yet.
“I just needed to grow up and grow wiser in order to be the artist I thought I was meant to be,” she said. Instead, Jennifer chose to go on to college — a decision her mother fully supported.
Jennifer’s parents were supportive throughout her career and schooling. But her mom was her champion — a constant source of support. Unfortunately, when Jennifer was 24 years old, her mom passed away.
“The biggest light and fan was gone, the person who’d reminded me that I was unique and valuable. I was kind of lost,” she said. The next several years grew very dark. She began feeling herself lonely. She felt lifeless and purposeless.
Much as Jennifer still missed her mother, she realized she should get her life back to normal. She’s now pursuing a new career in music. She also spends her time coaching young artists. She encourages them to put fame at the bottom of their list.
24. What do we know about Jennifer from Paragraph 2
A. She loved her mother deeply.
B. She had a natural talent for acting.
C. Her parents didn’t support her acting career.
D. Her mother was for her decision from the very beginning
25. What was special about Jennifer compared with other Disney child stars
A. She was much wiser than them.
B. She kept practicing her acting skills.
C. She got herself ready for Hollywood.
D. She decided to continue her education.
26. What made Jennifer suffer greatly
A. The death of her mother.
B. The loss of support from her family.
C. The failure to become a Hollywood star.
D. The lack of courage to pursue her career.
27. Which of the following is Jennifer’s advice to young artists
A. Never forget the social duty.
B. It is important to earn fame in the career.
C. Never think too much about being famous.
D. Get away from sorrow as soon as possible.
C
We truly are what we eat-and what our ancestors ate. Food has changed who we are and how we developed for hundreds of thousands of years. From processing to preserving to cooking, what humans did and continue to do to food played a big role in shaping our evolution.
Processed food isn’t just a modem invention, created in factories from artificial ingredients. It is as old as humanity itself and may have helped create our species. Processing doesn’t necessarily mean adding chemicals, it also includes hitting or slicing (切片) or changing the food in any way before eating Compared to our ancestors, modern human teeth, jaws and faces have gotten smaller relative to overall skull size because of making food easier to chew, especially from cooking Processing food also led to a huge gain in leisure time. The less time people spent chewing, the more time they had to develop complex oral language.
Cooking food was one of the biggest changes in human history. Researchers believe it could have occurred between 1.8 million and 400,000 years ago, Harvard professor Richard Wrangham said, according to National Geographic. Cooking increases the energy and nutrients we get from food. Without cooking, according to the BBC, an average person would have to eat around 5 kilos of raw food to survive and we’d have to spend most of the day chewing.
Cooking food also breaks down its cells, so our stomachs need to work less to absorb the nutrients our bodies require. “This,” said Professor Peter Wheeler from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, “freed up energy which could then be used to power a larger brain. The increase in brain-size mirrors the reduction in the size of the gut (肠道).”
Processed food literally shaped us as a species and made us human the only species on Earth who can cook.
28. What can we know about processed food
A. It is mostly created from artificial ingredients.
B. It appears at least since the beginning of human beings.
C. It makes food easier to cook.
D. It changes the way we talk.
29. What is the benefit of cooking food to humans
A. It practices human chewing skills.
B. It saves energy for humans to develop brains.
C. It reduces food digestion of humans.
D. It costs human more leisure time.
30. What does the underlined word “mirrors” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Reflects. B. Benefits. C. Influences. D. Functions.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Humans changes as food decreases.
B. Processing food makes who we are today.
C. Cooking food makes where we are today.
D. Humans develop gradually as food changes.
D
The possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurist’s dream, years away from coming into reality in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test truly self-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted, isn’t leading the way panies have been testing their cars in cities across the country.
It’s hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however long it takes, the technology may change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is managed.
While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars, policymakers should be talking more about how self-driving cars can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions (排放) and offer more convenient and affordable choices to move around. The arrival of driverless cars is a chance to make sure that those cars are environmentally friendly and more shared.
Do we want to copy or even worsen the traffic of today with driverless cars Imagine a future where most adults own their self-driving cars. They accept long, slow journeys to and from work on crowded highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride. They take their driverless car to a date and set the empty car to circle the building to avoid paying for parking Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport — an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing (网约车) services.
Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless cars doesn’t worsen the transportation system we have today. The coming technological development presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.
32. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Self-driving cars are not allowed in the real world.
B. Driverless taxies will be seen everywhere on the road in a short term.
C. California is not alone in testing driverless cars.
D. Self-driving technology will definitely benefit transportation system.
33. According to the author, policymakers should pay more attention to ________.
A. how driverless cars can help deal with transportation-related problems
B. how driverless cars can travel safely and make more people choose them
C. how driverless cars can travel faster and send people everywhere
D. how driverless cars can move more people at a low price
34. What is a possible side effect of self-driving cars
A. Journeys to and from work become longer.
B. More people abandon public transportation.
C. There is no place to park them.
D. They may result in traffic jams.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Preparing Cities for Robot Cars B. Future Technology Underway
C. Transportation System in the Future D. Robot Cars on the Road
第二节 七选五（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。
Prepare for a test
In your school, tests or quizzes maybe a part of your regular classroom work. Many teachers use tests to ensure that students have accurately learned the material that’s been studied. If taking a test makes you feel worried, the good news is that there are many easy ways for you to prepare and feel better before the exam or quiz 36
Be organized
Studying for a test will be easier if you organize you notes, handouts, and assignments ahead of time for each of your classes. 37 Consider using a separate folder for each subject. You can keep them at home, at school, or in your backpack.
Make a plan
38 This might mean committing to studying for 30 minutes for a few afternoons the week before the test Or maybe you have more time on the weekends and want to plan extra study time then. No matter what you decide, block out the time on your calendar so you remember.
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If you have learned a lot of material, such as in science class, ask your teacher what information will be on the test If your teacher hands out a study guide, use that guide to help you figure out what information you need to focus on most Next, decide how you want to review the material. Besides reviewing your notes, you could write key concepts on flash cards to test yourself. 40 If there is some information in your notes or in the study guide that is confusing to you, highlight that part and ask your teacher for clarification when you get to class.
These strategies can help you feel confident about demonstrating your knowledge.
A. Here’s how to get started.
B. Highlight the study guide.
C. Focus on the right material .
D. When you prepare for study, make a plan.
E. This way, the information will be there for you when you need to review it.
F. Write the question on one side of the notecard and the answer on the other.
G. Once you have a test date, look at a calendar and make a plan for when you’ll study.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，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。
I’m standing on Rio’s beach, one of the most famous 41 of sand. In this lively, multicultural country, the beach is not just a place, it’s a state of mind-a way of thinking and living.
Every Brazilian has his or her own ideas of the perfect beach, 42 to tell you where to find it. I’m happy to take their advice but my ultimate goal is to find my own dream beach. First, I go to Prainha’s beach 43 by a row of perfect palm trees, moving softly in the ocean breeze. Its beauty is magnificent-its perfect graceful lines are like something in a 44 But for me, it’s somewhat too perfect. I am searching for something a bit 45 .
I continue my search heading north to a legendary beach: Jeri. As an international destination, it attracts visitors from Tokyo to Toronto. Luckily, Jeri hasn’t been 46 by tourists mostly because of its isolated (偏远的) location—at least five hours from any airport. I take a beach buggy (沙地车), driving for three hours. The boats lie on their sides while nets 47 to dry on lines between fishermen’s houses. Peaceful and beautiful! How can it possibly get any better I 48 .
My final stop is the islands of Fernando, 49 a few hundred kilometers out in the Atlantic. They once were used as a prison and later by the army. Today, they are a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, 50 with birds and sea life. The beach there is a perfect 51 of sand, sea, and sky. The water is pale blue and warm, alive with colorful fish, 52 , and other marine life, the sand is the color of 53 . In the rocks and strong winds that 54 come in from the Atlantic, there is the wilderness I was seeking Finally. I’ve found the beach of my dreams. I 55 my toes in the sand deeply and imagine I can hold on to this place forever.
41. A. stretches B. piles C. beds D. castles
42. A. unwilling B. ambitious C. eager D. shy
43. A. measured B. mixed C. wrapped D. lined
44. A. postcard B. ship C. mirror D. shell
45. A. tender B. wild C. appealing D. familiar
46. A. visited B. discovered C. damaged D. accepted
47. A. turn up B. fall off C. break down D. hang out
48. A. stop B. worry C. complain D. wonder
49. A. wandering B. lying C. disappearing D. floating
50. A. rich B. dangerous C. meaningful D. bored
51. A. relation B. balance C. exchange D. field
52. A. monkeys B. turtles C. sharks D. pearls
53. A. sky B. water C. honey D. stone
54. A. eventually B. surprisingly C. occasionally D. curiously
55. A. dig B. warm C. trap D. hurt
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个适当的单词或活号内单词的正确形式。
Air pollution has largely gone under-reported by the media, yet despite 56 (it) silent nature, it’s a killer. According to the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Pediatrics and Child Health, air pollution leads to 40,000 early 57 (death) a year. The trouble is that it’s an indirect killer, which makes the issue hard to examine — meaning the actual figure could be much 58 (high).
Then how can we measure and end such a problem The answer is 59 (surprising) simple. Diesel (柴油) is the largest contributor of nitrogen oxides (氮氧化合物) and around 40 million people in the UK live in areas 60 (pollute) by diesel. We need to stop the production of diesel vehicles as soon as possible, and replace older diesel models 61 eco-friendly alternatives, such as electric vehicles. Apart from ammonia (氨) farming, pollution is actually decreasing globally — except for cities. 62 it’s on the rise. In London, nearly 10,000 people died due to the capital’s harmful air, so 63 (create) clean air zones where high-polluting vehicles 64 (ban) would decrease these harmful gases. By moving towards more greenery on rooftops, parks and city centers, big cities could easily remove 65 problem. The answers are there; we just have to start.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办“中国传统文化周”活动。学生会委托你为校报的“英语天地”栏目写一则英语通知，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 活动的主要内容；
3. 呼吁大家积极参与。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My aunt Sandy is a very kind-hearted woman. She loves animals so much that she found a job in an emergency vet clinic (兽医诊所) after graduating from college. . There she could help a lot of injured pets.
One day, a rescue worker brought in a homeless cat. The cat had numerous injuries and needed immediate medical aid. No one in the vet clinic wanted to rescue the cat but Sandy. All the others didn’t think the cat would survive. And they suggested putting the cat to death.
But Sandy didn’t want to give up. She always believes that every animal deserves a chance. Holding the cat in her arms, she was determined to rescue her. Sandy was good at treating injured animals. Thanks to her, the cat survived. She took good care of the cat and she gradually recovered. However, it wasn’t the end of the story. Because of the operation performed on her face, the cat always wore a sad expression and looked really ugly. Those who came to the clinic to adopt pets didn’t want her.
The staff at the vet clinic suggested getting rid of the cat. But Sandy didn’t agree. She wanted to adopt the cat herself, but there was a problem—her husband was allergic (过敏) to cats. So Sandy couldn’t take her home. Thinking the cat might have to be homeless, Sandy was very sad. She had tried very hard to rescue her so she didn’t want to lose her. She tried to persuade people around her to adopt the cat, but they didn’t show any interest in such an ugly cat.
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。
One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around. ______________________________
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安庆市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 CABAC 6—10 BCABA 11—15 BCACB 16—20 CABBC
第二部分 阅读理解
21—25 BDBBD 26—30 ACBBA 31—35 DCABA 36—40 AEGCF
第三部分 语言运用
41—45 ACDAB 46—50 CDDBA 51—55 BBCCA
56. its 57. deaths 58. higher 59. surprisingly 60. polluted
61. with 62. where 63. creating 64. are banned 65. the
第四部分 写作
第一节
Notice
Dear students,
We are delighted to inform you that our school will be hosting the Traditional Chinese Culture Week from September 25th to September 30th. Join us in embracing the beauty of Chinese traditions!
Come and enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including traditional music and dance performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, tea ceremonies, Chinese cuisine tasting, as well as traditional games and handicraft workshops. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the depth and richness of Chinese culture.
We kindly invite all students to actively participate in this event and explore the wonders of Chinese traditions. Let’s come together and make the Traditional Chinese Culture Week a great success!
第二节
One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around. There were many cats running and playing around, among which the cat with a sad expression came to her sight. Attracted by the special cat, she held her gently. “Do you like her ” Sandy came up to the girl and asked. To Sandy’s surprise, the girl nodded. “Don’t you think she’s ugly No one wants to take her home,” Sandy asked. “I want to take care of her,” the girl responded firmly.
However, Sandy just didn’t understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat. When asked, the girl shone his bright eyes and explained, “My mother told me never to judge a book by its cover, so I don’t think we should judge a cat by its appearance. Though she looks ugly, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t deserve our love. Abandoning this weak animal may sound cruel. I’ll adopt her and give her my full attention and never let her feel sad.” Sandy was so relieved and cheerful to meet such a kind-hearted girl.
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