湖南省株洲市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案）

2023-2024年度株洲市第十三中学1月期末考试
高二英语
注意事项：
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does the man make the call
A. To make an invitation. B. To ask for information C. To discuss a holiday plan.
2. What will the speakers buy first
A. A sofa. B. A bed. C. Some chairs.
3. What does the woman like about roses
A. Their color. B. Their shape. C. Their smell.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. An animal. B. A plant. C. A mountain.
5. What does the woman tell the man to do
A. Wear old clothes. B. Dig some holes. C. Bring gardening tools
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. How does the man feel about what the article says
A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
7. What does the article suggest people do
A. Choose public transportation. B. Buy safer cleaning products. C. Drive clean energy vehicles.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What are the speakers probably do ply doing at the beginning of the conversation
A. Taking photos. B. Buying some food. C. Celebrating a victory.
9. What does sticking up your little finger in class mean in India
A. You are making a promise. B. You have a question to ask C. You want to go to the toilet.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What will the man do soon
A. Ask for leave. B. Qui this job. C. Go on business.
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers B. Strangers. C. Neighbors.
12. What does the man regret
A. Losing his milk. B. Making an announcement. C. Talking to Dan n privately.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How many science festivals did the man hold be ore
A. Two. B. Ten. C. Thirteen
14. What can people do on Friday night
A. Watch movies. B. Join a discussion. C. Create special effects.
15. Which event is the woman probably interested in attending
A. Solar Power. B. Build-a-Brain. C. Vaccine Real Talk.
16. What can students get if they enter the competition
A. A T-shirt. B. An artwork. C. A household item.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the speaker’s hometown
A. In western Ohio. B. In central Ohio. C. In northeast Ohio.
18. What can we say about the speaker’s college classmates
A. They were generous. B. They were helpful C. They were curious.
19. What did the speaker use to do behind the house
A. Catch snakes. B. Grow corn. C. Explore the woods.
20. What did the speaker like best about living in the small town
A. She had friendly neighbors. B. She was close to nature. C. She could grow up slowly
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
(2024上·云南玉溪·高一统考期末)For many people, visiting a wildlife park is a must-have bucket-list item. Few travel experiences can compare with watching wild animals wandering freely in wildlife reserves, enjoying their natural habitat. Here are some of the very best wildlife parks from all around the world.
1. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Masai Marais located in the southwest of Kenya and is one of the most important and well-known wildlife conservation areas in the world. Covering an area of 1,510square kilometers, the Masai Mara National Reserve consists of the grasslands, mountain highlands, lakelands and valley.
Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its natural diversity of animals, you can expect to see vast numbers of leopards, elephants and lions. The wildlife park is also home to over 450 bird species.
2. The Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a land of beauty that is one of the last naturalistic wonders left on this planet. This wildlife park is the symbol of Africa, and also one of the world’s oldest ecosystems to ever exist. Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration (迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes.
During this phenomenon, you’ll get to see vast herds of zebras, buffaloes and elephants migrating to the waterholes due to the change of season, followed by predators(捕食者) on the hunt for them.
3. Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers (冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes.
It is a most breathtaking wildlife park, home to beautiful species such as eagles, rabbits and North American beavers. Aside from basking in the sightings of these wild animals, visitors to Tierra del Fuego often go hiking and fishing there.
21. Which park would you recommend to someone who is looking for a traditional wildlife tour
A. Masai Mara National Reserve. B. The Serengeti National Park.
C. Tierra del Fuego National Park. D. None of them.
22. Which special activity can visitors do in The Serengeti National Park
A. Hiking and fishing in the park. B. Creating a must-have bucket-list.
C. Exploring numbers of different landscapes. D. Watching the annual migration of many animals.
23. What is the unique feature of Tierra del Fuego National Park
A. It is naturalistic. B. It is the most famous one.
C. It has the oldest ecosystem. D. It has waterfalls and glaciers.
B
In 2015, Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century, leaving thousands without food, water and supplies. During the flood, many heroes arose, one of whom was Santosh, a young man who owned a take-out restaurant in Chennai.
When the first flood hit in November, he got a call from a company called Naga Rava. The company asked him to prepare 5,000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims. He, with his partners, took the order, cooked for 14 hours and delivered them. But that night, as they sat together discussing the event of the day, they actually felt ashamed. “Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people. We, while living here, had not really done anything ourselves for our own people,” said Santosh later.
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes. Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning, and the real show was about to begin. The December flood affected them all. His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor. They lost phone connection and electricity. In spite of this, Santosh went back out into the flood, creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.
He did not sleep for four days, taking a one-hour break everyday as he kept on cooking. As word got out about this man’s effort, others stepped out to join him. From children to the elderly, strangers came to help him in cooking, packing and transporting food. Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen. By the time the fourth day finally came to an end, Santosh and his team had prepared 170,000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need.
24. What inspired Santosh to help the affected people
A. A call for help. B. His cooking skills.
C. An act of kindness of a stranger. D. The encouragement from his partners.
25. What does “the real show” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Santosh’s cooking more food. B. The help and support.
C. The severer flood. D. Santosh’s family suffering.
26. Which of the following can best describe Santosh
A. Humorous and helpful. B. Selfless and caring.
C. Determined and clever. D. Kind and wise.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. A Man Cooked 170,000 Meals for the Affected
B Major Floods Brought Challenges to People
C. Many Hands Make Light Work
D. Kindness Is Its Own Reward
C
(2024上·甘肃定西·高一统考期末)The day starts early for Tang Shengli, a bird protection volunteer in Lanshan county, Yongzhou, Hunan province. At about 5 am, the 60-year-old is in uniform and ready to start his day’s work protecting and recording migratory(迁徙的) birds. Located on the northern side of the Nanling Mountains, Lanshan is an important passageway for migratory birds. From September to December every year, more than 240 species of migratory birds fly from Siberia to Australia via Hunan. In the past 10 years, Tang has recorded more than 120 species of such birds with his camera. “The flight calls of the migratory birds at night attract me so much that I cannot sleep. All I want to do is get up and record them,” Tang says.
When Tang joined the Hunan provincial bird protection organization in 2013, he knew he faced a tough task. Numerous migratory birds were lost each year as a result of killing and illegal trade. At that time, poachers (偷猎者) lit up the hillside to attract the birds there and hunt them. Some nights hundreds of birds would be killed or caught, remembers Liao Changgui, an official with the local forestry bureau.
By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. “Many villagers didn’t think bird hunting was illegal, and some made a living from it. Our work has affected their business,” Tang explains, adding his wife was threatened at their home in order to stop him doing his work.
To stop poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prevent the illegal hunting of migratory birds. In December that year, the Hunan provincial government promised to fight against poaching and establish a bird monitoring and protection system. So far, 43 migratory bird protection stations have been built across the province, covering almost all key points on the passageway. In 2020, a “lights out” program started in Lanshan county to prevent the birds from being distracted (使分心).
On Nov 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. Nationwide, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration is carrying out a two-month special action plan to strengthen patrols and remove illegal hunting equipment in national parks, nature reserves and bird migration routes across the country.
28. Why did poachers light up the hillside according to paragraph 2
A. To find their way around the hill.
B. To search for birds’ nests and catch them.
C. To draw the birds’ attention to catch them.
D. To lead the birds to fly safely and in the correct direction.
29. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “tackle” in paragraph 3
A. Give up. B. Put off. C. Call for. D. Deal with.
30. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A. Ways to punish bird poachers.
B. Routes migratory birds fly along.
C. Measures to protect migratory birds.
D. Reasons why poachers try to capture birds.
31. What is a suitable title for the news report
A. Ensuring birds have a safe passage
B. Important passageway for migratory birds
C. Flight calls of migratory birds at night attract Tang
D. Tang records more than 120 species of migratory birds
D
(2024上·江苏泰州·高一校联考期末)Like dogs, wolves can recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than those of strangers, according to a recent study. The research challenges the belief that dogs ability to differentiate human voices is due to selective breeding(选择性繁殖).
Holly Root Gutteridge and colleagues carried out experiments across five zoos and wildlife parks in Spain, involving a total of 24 gray wolves. The team set up speakers and first played the animals the voice of a number of strangers. Then, they played the wolves the voice of their keeper who would say familiar things to them in Spanish, such as “Hey, what’s up, wolves ” The wolves raised their heads, pricked their ears up, and turned toward the speaker. To test that the effect wasn’t accidental, the researchers went back to playing the wolves recordings of strangers and found that they once more lost interest. Finally, to make sure that the wolves truly knew their keepers’ voices, the team mixed things up and had the keepers say a series of unfamiliar phrases. Once more, the results held up.
Root Gutteridge pointed out the significance of wolves being able to differentiate between humans, despite the fact that our species went our separate evolutionary(进化的) ways tens of millions of years ago.
Before this, there had been a limited number of studies on the topic of how animals differentiate between the vocalizations (发声) of other species. Research has shown that our close cousins, gorillas, listen to people, but that was expected.
Given the new finding, “chances are that lots of species are listening to us and getting to know us as individuals,” Root Gutteridge said. “And it’s not all about us. Dogs could be listening to the neighbors’ cats and understanding the difference between one meow or the other. If the abilities are that general, it means that animals might be having a lot more cross- species interactions than we had thought about before.”
32. What established viewpoint does the recent research call into question
A. Dogs are the only animals that can differentiate human voices.
B. Wolves recognize the voices of humans better than dogs.
C. Wolves cannot understand human languages.
D. Selective breeding enables dogs to differentiate human voices.
33. How did the researchers test if the wolves truly recognized their keepers’ voices
A. By letting the keepers say unfamiliar phrases in Spanish.
B. By asking strangers to reproduce the keepers’ voices.
C. By playing recordings of strangers speaking familiar phrases.
D. By changing the playback speed of the keepers’ recordings.
34. Why are gorillas mentioned in paragraph 5
A. To stress their close relationship with humans.
B. To offer additional evidence for the recent study.
C. To point out another species that can differentiate voices.
D. To explain how animals’ ability to differentiate humans’ voices developed.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The focus of the future studies.
B. The limitations of the research.
C. The significance of the research.
D. The uniqueness of the experiments.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
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。
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 36
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 37 We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 38 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
39 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
40 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.
A. This time there was no tent.
B. Things are going to be improved.
C. The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Apple has unveiled its delayed iPhone 12 line of smartphones in a range of sizes with new designs and 5G connectivity. Unveiled as part of a online-only event, which was (41)_______ by more than a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the new iPhones mark some of the biggest changes to Apple's smartphones since the iPhone X in 2017.
iPhone 12
The midrange model is simply called the iPhone 12 and is a(n) (42)______ replacement for Apple's most popular phone from last year, the iPhone 11.It has a new and improved 6.1in OLED screen that (43)_______ the LCD technology used on its predecessor. The iPhone 12 has a new 12-megapixel dual-camera system on the rear with (44)___ and ultrawide lenses and the True Depth selfie camera from Face ID on the front, all of which can now use Apple's Night mode for low-light photos. The body of the phone is aluminum like its predecessor, while the(45)_______ is glass. The phone is 11% thinner than the previous model and has new Ceramic Shield screen glass technology, which has four times the (46)________ performance of previous display glass for fewer smashed screens.
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
The smaller high-end iPhone is called the iPhone 12 Pro and has a similar 6.1in OLED screen to the iPhone 12- larger than the 5.8in screen of the iPhone 11 Pro from 2019. The largest smartphone (47)_______ by Apple will now be the new iPhone12 Pro Max which has a 6.7in OLED screen-0.2in larger on the diagonal than the previous iPhone 11 Pro Max. Both iPhone 12 Pro models have improved triple-camera systems on the back with ultrawide, normal and new telephoto lenses, plus a lidar-based depth-sensing scanner that can (48)_______ the distance of objects up to 5 metres away and aids in autofocus. A similar technology was (49)______ on the iPad Pro in March and is designed for augmented reality experiences.
Home Pod Mini
Alongside the new iPhones, Apple has launched a new, smaller version of its Home Pod smart speaker, (50)_______ by the Siri smart assistant, which it hopes will help it better (51)_______ with Google and Amazon's dominant smart speakers. The (52)_______ Home Pod sounded very good, but was let down by Siri's limited capabilities and Apples (53)_______ of
music services to just its own. The new Home Pod Mini has the same S5 processor as the Apple Watch Series 5 to control playback and the sound (54)_______ by the speaker's single down-firing driver and two passive radiators. The new speaker also has proximity detection for nearby iPhones equipped with Apple's U1 chip and Siri can now differentiate between different people via their (55)_________ print.
41.A. carried on B. taken off C. looked through D. pushed back
42.A. complex B. harmonious C. intense D. direct
43.A. replaces B. highlights C. finds D. changes
44.A. regular B. flexible C. normal D. appropriate
45.A. head B. back C. front D. middle
46.A. fall B. rise C. increase D. drop
47.A. made B. applied C. exposed D. advanced
48.A. reject B. reflect C. measure D. mark
49.A. proceeded B. launched C. revised D. relieved
50.A. powered B. stuck C. meant D. involved
51.A. support B. fight C. attempt D. compete
52.A. separate B. specific C. original D. financial
53.A. availability B. restriction C. connection D. expense
54.A. challenged B. suspected C. generated D. amounted
55.A. light B. voice C. finger D. face
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。
In 2023, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on Thursday, June 22 in China. Chinese people will have 56_______ 3-day holiday from June 22 to 24. The Dragon Boat Festival or Duan Wu Jie is celebrated 57_________ (recall) and show respect for Qu Yuan, a famous scholar in ancient China.
Dragon boat racing is one of the most important 58_________ (tradition) at the Dragon Boat Festival. The activity is 59__________ (wide) held in China's Southam and southeaster areas 60_________ there are more rivers and lakes. The origin of the activity 61_______ (date) back to the Warring States Period. When Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river, the locals were very sad about it. Many fishermen rowed their boats trying to find his body. From then on, at this time every year the locals will row the dragon boats, 62_________ (hope) to drive away creatures under the river in this way. Eating Zongzi is also a part of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration. The taste of Zongzi is different according 63 __________ the location and region of China. Generally speaking, people in southern China prefer the salty one while those in northern China like the sweet one.
As the festival is celebrated in memory of the 64_______ (die) of an ancient Chinese scholar, it is not proper to say "Happy Dragon Boat Festival” to others. 65__________, you'd better greet each other with “Wish you peace and health at the Dragon Boat Festival ( Duānwǔānkāng ). ”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你是李华，是某中学国际部的一名学生。你将带外教Chris去当地一家中华老字号（China Time-honored Brand）饭店品尝中国传统美食。请你按如下提示给对方写一封邮件，告知这次行程安排。
1.饭店情况；
2.出发时间、地点；
3.交通方式。
参考词汇：specialty特色菜
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。
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。
It was a cold December day. After saying goodbye to his neighbour, David, Tom set out for a run with his dog, Taz. As a professional athlete, Tom often went for training runs by himself and had done this particular route many times before, but that day something unusual happened to him.
About an hour later, Tom hit some black ice. He found himself slipping down the rock face, which became steeper（陡峭的）and steeper until suddenly he was in free fall. He fell 60 feet into the canyon（峡谷）, landing on grass and dry branches. If he'd missed them, there was, no way he would have survived. He could feel his legs, so he knew he wasn't paralyzed（瘫痪的）but he was in great pain. Taz had managed to find his way back to Tom, so Tom knew there must be a way out of the canyon, but he couldn't stand or even crawl（爬）. He later learned that he had broken his right leg.
Tom shouted for help, and tried to pull himself forward. Every inch was an effort. It took him five hours to go a quarter of a mile. Eventually it got so dark that he couldn't see where he was going. He decided to stay next to a river which he could drink some water from. All he had on him were his jogging clothes, a water bottle, two boxes of medicine, a bar of chocolate, and a shower cap which adventure racers often wear to prevent heat loss.
At night, the temperature dropped below freezing. Tom couldn't go to sleep or he would die, so he stayed awake lifting his head a few inches over and over. Throughout the night, Taz curled up next to him and kept him company. The next morning, he couldn't move any more. He tried to stay positive. He was sure somebody would find he was missing or hear him screaming for help. But there was nobody around.
Paragraph 1:
As time went by, Tom felt himself growing weaker and he knew he must take action.
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Paragraph 2:
About three hours later, Taz returned and Tom heard an engine in the distance.
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参考答案
第二部分阅读理解
ADD CCBA CDCA DACC
DACFE
语言运用
DDACB DACBA DCBCB
56.a 57.to recall 58.traditions 59.widely 60. where
61.dates 62. hoping 63.to 64.death 65.Instead
第四部分 写作
第一部分
Dear Chris,
I’m so honored to serve as your guide to a local restaurant to taste traditional Chinese food. The restaurant enjoys a good reputation and has won a China Time-honored Brand title. The traditional and unique soup dumplings are its specialty, which I do believe you will have a good feast on. By the way, it’s convenient to get there by bus, for it’s just within easy reach of the downtown. We’ll meet at the bus stop near our school this Sunday morning. Bus No. 9 will directly take us there. I hope you will have great fun.
Yours sincerely,
第二部分
Paragraph 1
As time went by, Tom felt himself growing weaker and he knew he must take action, so he thought of David. He attached the shower cap to Taz and signalled the direction to his house to Taz and Taz went out of the canyon. Soon Taz went back to his house and knocked at David’s door. Seeing the shower cap, David realized that Tom was in danger. He called the rescue workers and drove his car to the canyon with Taz in it.
Paragraph 2
About three hours later, Taz returned and Tom heard an engine in the distance. He was glad that someone could help him. After a short while, David came with two rescue workers, and they carried Tom out of the canyon together. Luckily, Tom was not seriously injured. He pulled through after staying in bed for two weeks. He owed his survival to his devoted dog and caring neighbour.