安徽省宣城市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷（含答案 无听力音频 无听力原文）
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宣城市2023—2024学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语试题
考生注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、考号在答题卷指定位置填写清楚并将条形码粘贴在指定区域。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题部分每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑；非选择题部分请用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答案区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.考试结束时，务必将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of movie does the man want to watch
A. A scary film. B. A comedy. C. An action movie.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Amused. B. Worried. C. Sleepy.
3. What made the man’s eyes red
A. Lack of sleep. B. Too much e-reading. C. A sad thing.
4. What does Cathy ask Mike to do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Meet her parents. C. Buy her lunch.
5. When does the park close on Saturdays
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 10:00 p. m.
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、7题。
6. What did the speakers see
A. A film. B. A concert. C. A ballet.
7. What made the woman fall asleep
A. The hot weather. B. The quiet music. C. The boring performance.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What time is it
A.10:30 a. m. B.11:00 a. m. C.11:30 a. m.
9. Why is Michelle hungry now
A. She forgot to have breakfast. B. She did physical activity.
C. She only had two eggs this morning.
10. What will Michelle do next
A. Take her food out. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Eat in the studio.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where did Henry learn about the accident
A. From a newspaper. B. From a witness. C. From a news program.
12. Why were firefighters called
A. To put off a fire. B. To rescue people. C. To remove chocolate.
13. What will Henry tell the woman next
A. The cause of the accident. B. The traffic of the town.
C. The loss of the chocolate factory.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What happened to Eric this morning
A. He didn’t catch the bus. B. He got stuck in traffic jams.
C. He lost his job.
15. Why were the drivers on strike today
A. To ask for more pay. B. To get long holidays. C. To avoid unemployment.
16. How did the woman get to work today
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many kinds of tea will Ms. Wei talk about
A.3. B.4. C.5.
18. In which part can the audience make tea
A. The first part. B. The second part. C. The last part.
19. What will Ms. Wei do in the last half-hour
A. Talk about tea history. B. Sha re her journey. C. Answer some questions.
20. When will the famous chef deliver a lecture
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate con test fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 4writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions. Poets can submit a book-length manuscript, but there is no page requirement. The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions. Deadline is March 1. To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名,推荐). Indiana-born or Indiana-based Authors may nominate themselves or be nominated. There are several award categories. The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000. Deadline for nominations is March 18. To learn more, click the award guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration. The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each. All winners will be published online. Deadline is April 1. To learn more, click the contest guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work. Two prizes will be awarded. The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work. The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world. Each prize winner will receive $65,000 CAD. Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31. To learn more, click the prize guidelines.
21. What do the four contests have in common
A. All of them are for poetry only. B. The winners’ works will be published.
C. Everyone is welcome to submit their works. D. Application for the contests is free of charge.
22. If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which con test can she apply for
A. The Griffin Poetry Prize. B. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C. The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry. D. The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award.
23. Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests
A. In a magazine. B. On a website. C. In an advertisement. D. On a poster.
B
Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip.
In 2013, Mr. Pedersen read an article about someone who had visited all the countries of the world. It made him realize he could set a record by doing the same thing, but without flying.
He hoped that he could live on a budget of about $20 a day. He had originally anticipated it would take four years to reach203 countries, but the world had other plans.
Though he did have to quit his job and leave his parents and girlfriend behind, the first part of his trip was pretty easy, but as he moved on to other parts of the world, things began to get hard.
To cross large bodies of water, Mr. Pedersen took boats. Sometimes it was hard to find a boat. At other times, Mr. Pedersen was on a boat for days, being tossed (摇摆颠簸) by strong waves during a storm. He traveled by taxi, bus, train, and even walking. With a limited budget, sometimes people invited him into their homes. At other times, he had to sleep outside. Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once held at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became severely ill with a serious disease.
But he also had many good experiences. Mr. Pedersen says that one reason why he didn’t give up was the help he got from people all over the world. On July 26, Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was met by about 150 people, including friends and family members.
In the last 10 years, he’s covered around 260,000 miles — roughly 10 times the distance around the Earth. Mr. Pedersen says he’s looking forward to some quiet time to think about his trip. After that, he plans to write a book and share what he learned in his travels around the world.
24. What inspired Torbjorn Pedersen to start the trip around the world
A. The dream of setting a world record. B. The knowledge of a stranger’s experience.
C. The desire to experience different cultures. D. The encouragement of his parents and girlfriend.
25. How can we understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 3
A. He failed to carry out his plan.
B. He finished his trip smoothly as expected.
C. He spent more than four years travelling around the world.
D. He changed his plans over the course of the trip intentionally.
26. What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph
A. The help Mr. Pedersen got from others.
B. The challenges Mr. Pedersen met on the way.
C. The efforts Mr. Pedersen made to achieve his goal.
D. The inconvenient transportation Mr. Pedersen underwent.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Mr. Pedersen
A. Courageous and determined. B. Ambitious and helpful.
C. Sincere and independent. D. Amusing and strong-willed.
C
A community canteen at the Zhanongkou Community in Shangcheng, Hangzhou recently launched “happiness blind boxes”, which cost just 6 yuan per box. Sales start at 7 p. m. each evening.
The dishes are packaged in transparent (透明的) containers, but to maintain an element of surprise, stickers are placed over the lid (盖子) of the “main dish” section of each box. The “blind boxes” have become popular since being introduced, and on some nights they sell out by about 8 p. m.
A meal assistance program introduced in Zhanongkou subdistrict ensures the elderly can access meals within a 10-minute walk of their homes or have them delivered within five minutes. The service has also been welcomed by younger people living and working in the area.
Yan Xuyang, a professor at Beijing Union University’s Tourism College, predicts that by 2035, those born from the 1970s to the 2000s will comprise the main group of customers for such canteens. “This generation has a reasonable level of disposable (可自由支配的) income, and many of its members may also lack the willingness to prepare meals for themselves,” Yan said.
The successful operation of community canteens depends on their ability to integrate into the daily lives and culture of local residents. In addition to serving dishes to suit local tastes and fostering a welcoming environment for diners, it is important to widen the functions of these canteens. They have been used for cultural activities and other events, which helps raise awareness and foster a positive perspective on these canteens among local communities.
In the latter part of last year, the Weikang community canteen in Ziyang subdistrict, Hangzhou, experienced a significant transformation from being a canteen for seniors to catering for the whole community. Its services have been broadened beyond regular operations to include services for hospitals and businesses, complete with home delivery options. Some other community canteens have also made efforts to appeal to more residents.
28. What can we know about the “happiness blind boxes” from the passage
A. They are sold out every night before 8 p. m.
B. They are beautifully decorated with stickers.
C. They offer a sense of mystery with the unknown main dishes.
D. They are only offered to the residents in the Zhanongkou Community.
29. What’s Yan Xuyang’s attitude towards the future of the community canteen
A. Promising. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Objective.
30. What might contribute most to the success of community canteens
A. Reasonable prices. B. Fast delivery service. C. Various functions. D. Unexpected surprises.
31. Why is the Weikang community canteen mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To highlight the popularity of community canteens.
B. To emphasize the importance of community canteens.
C. To discuss the wide functions of community canteens.
D. To show the innovative reform of community canteens.
D
In a new study of more than 50,000 Korean adolescents, those who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of adverse mental health and substance use. Jin Hwa Moon and Jong Ho Cha of Hanyang University Medical Center, Korea, and colleagues presented these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on December 6, 2023.
Previous research has shown that smartphone use among adolescents has increased in recent years, and that this usage may be associated with higher risk of adverse health, such as psychiatric disorders (精神紊乱), sleep issues, and eye-related problems.
However, growing evidence suggests that at least some daily internet usage may be associated with better physical and mental health for adolescents.
To deepen understanding of the relationship between adolescents ‘use of smartphones and health, Moon, Cha and colleagues analyzed data on more than 50,000 adolescent participants in 2017 and in 2020. The data included the approximate number of daily hours each participant spent on a smartphone as well as various health measures.
The researchers found that in 2020, the percentage of adolescents in the study who used a smartphone more than 2 hours per day was 85.7 percent — up from 64.3 percent in 2017. Adolescents who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of stress, thoughts of suicide, and substance use than those with usage below 4 hours per day. However, adolescents that used a smartphone 1-2 hours per day encountered fewer problems than adolescents who did not use a smartphone at all.
The authors note that this study does not confirm a causal relationship between smartphone use and adverse health outcomes. However, the findings could help inform usage guidelines for adolescents—especially if daily usage continues to rise.
32. What does the underlined word “adverse” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Related. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Positive.
33. What can be inferred about the results of the new study
A. Smartphone use is harmful to teenagers.
B. A growing number of teenagers use smartphones.
C. A proper amount of smartphone use is beneficial.
D. The more use of smartphones, the higher risks of men tal health.
34. How did researchers carry out the study
A. By comparing different studies. B. By studying adolescents’ health.
C. By analyzing previous information. D. By collecting data from participants.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Smartphone use among teenagers on the rise.
B. Smartphone use accounting for poor mental health.
C. Right smartphone use leading to fewer problems in teenagers.
D. Overuse of smartphones linked to men tal health risks in teenagers.
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。
Minor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winter
Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar 36 We’ve outlined below how people deal with the Minor Cold and its significance in Chinese culture.
Why do people eat eight treasures rice pudding
Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa” 37 . Because of its pronunciation, this traditional Chinese dim sum is regarded as a symbol of wealth and health.
What else do people eat
38 . Different regions in China have different eating habits. People in Nanjing and Shanghai usually cook vegetable rice while in Guangzhou, it is a tradition to eat sticky rice on the morning of Minor Cold.
Nationwide: Preparing for the Spring Festival
For Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of the year: the Spring Festival. 39 . In the old days, Chinese families would usually start to purchase the necessities for the Spring Festival, write couplets and make paper cuts by themselves.
Forecasts from animals
The ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold. 40 . Therefore, more attention should be paid to domestic animals’ warmth
A. It means getting rich or booming in business.
B. However, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold.
C. For most areas of China, Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period.
D. Even though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away.
E. The last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins around Minor Cold.
F. Cabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved.
G. With each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year.
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。
At 20 years old, I was a confident and handsome student at the University of California at Berkey.
But that year, I 41 a bump (肿块) in my right nostril (鼻孔), and when it didn’t go away, I made an 42 with a doctor. It turned out to be a tumor (肿瘤). Then I underwent surgery. Fortunately, the procedure was 43 , and I returned to classes soon.
But six months later, a new bump appeared. Numerous 44 confirmed it had reproduced a horrible, life—threatening tumor. I was advised to have another operation and 45 that I might lose part of my nose. I was too young to think about death then, but the thought of disfigurement (毁容) made me feel 46 .
I awoke from the surgery with a scarred, disfigured face. As I re-entered the real world, I noticed adults 47 and children pointing—and sometimes laughing—at me. The occasional and 48 negative reactions from my friends also hurt me. My self-respect sank increasingly lower, and I constantly asked others, “Do my looks 49 you ”
Five years and 20 reconstructive surgeries later, I 50 a man receiving treatment. After hearing my question, he criticized me. My problem, he 51 me, was not my physical appearance, but my emotional insecurity. His 52 helped me realize my mental scars were far more disfiguring than my physical ones.
I began examining myself from the inside out. Later, I volunteered at a cancer support organization to offer inspiration and hope to those 53 cancer
Now, I am 54 for who I am—a much stronger person than before. To you, I offer this message: Avoid making judgements about people at 55 .
41. A. took charge of B. took care of C. took control of D. took notice of
42. A. appointment B. arrangement C. commitment D. placement
43. A. severe B. minor C. apparent D. complicated
44. A. novelists B. specialists C. impressionists D. journalists
45. A. advocated B. predicted C. warned D. witnessed
46. A. desperate B. enthusiastic C. delicate D. optimistic
47. A. smiling B. glaring C. glancing D. staring
48. A. unusually B. unintentionally. C. unconventionally D. unselfishly
49. A. bother B. impress C. annoy D. restrict
50. A. greeted B. persuaded C. encountered D. grasped
51. A. abused B. defended C. informed D. motivated
52. A. relief B. security C. defence D. honesty
53. A. going about B. relating to C. wrestling with D. breaking with
54. A. greedy B. grateful C. suitable D. tolerant
55. A. mental vitality B. physical fitness C. social acceptance D. face value
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。
Anji, a small county in East China’s Zhejiang Province, 56 (receive) over 28 million tourists every year There are more than 300 coffee shops there, 57 in terms of population density has surpassed that of Shanghai. “A cup of coffee bridges the gap between the big city and the small county,” said Han Jie, a Shanghai tourist who 58 (temporary) escaped the large city and came to Anji over the weekend. In Zhejiang, 59 increasing number of coffeehouse owners are venturing into rural areas to meet the demands of a growing population of young and adventurous coffee enthusiasts.
60 (locate) in the bamboo forests of Penghu Village in Anji , a café called Waterfall Coffee has gained popularity 61 social media influencers. Visitors can not only taste coffee on the cliff halfway up the mountain, admiring waterfalls in the distance, 62 enjoy boating on the lake with an excellent view.
The outdoor café, the Deep Blue Coffeehouse, has received 350,000 tourists in less than a year, with the highest daily number of visitors 63 (reach) 8,000 people By far, the small coffee shop has fueled the rural economy of Hongmiao Village in some way, causing university students 64 (cooperate) with the local government in organizing a start-up fair, with the aim of attracting more university 65 (graduate) to start business in the village
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter发来邮件，告诉你他所在的学校即将举办中国传统文化展，让你推荐一种你认为最具代表性的东西去参展。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.简要介绍推荐的东西；
2.说明推荐理由。
注意：
1.写作词数为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Finding happiness in life
When John walked into the dining room in the morning, his wife Jenny and his two children, Kevin and Sophie, were sitting at the table. The atmosphere was frosty as John sat down. Sophie, who was only five years old, gave her father a weak smile. Kevin, his teenage son, didn’t look up from his food. Jenny looked at him silently with her arms folded across her chest.
“OK,” John began, “I’m sorry. I know I let everyone down yesterday.”
Kevin looked accusingly at his father. “You missed my music performance at school again! You’ve never come to see me do anything,” he said angrily.
Jenny placed a hand on John’s shoulder. “That’s true! John, you always miss family activities. The last time we had a family outing was five months ago! And I’m exhausted from all the housework.”
As he drank his coffee, John reflected on his life. He had so much to be thankful for: a successful business, a harmonious family and a lovely home. In fact, he had everything he had ever wanted, but he knew something was wrong. He had always believed that with hard work, he could make his family happy. But he realized he was failing. He was spending more time at work and less time at home. He was working in the office until late in the evening and even during weekends. When at home, he was talking on the phone with his clients or sitting in front of the computer reading or writing emails. He was neglecting his family. He hadn’t taken his wife to a nice restaurant for months. Kevin was passionate about music, but John couldn’t remember the last time he saw Kevin perform at a school concert. Sophie was growing up so fast and John had even missed her last birthday party. John realized he had become an absent husband and an absent father.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes. ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work. ________________________________________________
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宣城市2023—2024学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语试题听力材料
(Text 1)
W: Let’s watch some funny videos tonight.
M: I’m in the mood for a scary movie.
W: I’m never in the mood to get scared. How about an action film
(Text 2)
W: Do you want to watch this talk show with me It’s very funny.
M: Sorry, Amy, but I stayed up late completing my term paper. I just slept five hours. Now I just want to hit the hay.
W: OK.
(Text 3)
W: Why are your eyes red Did you stay up late or is there anything sad
M: Neither. My eyes are dry as I have been reading e-books for a long time.
(Text 4)
M: Cathy, this is Mike. I will be absent from lunch.
W: That is OK. Are you available this afternoon to attend the meeting for parents I can’t afford the time.
M: OK, I will arrive on time.
(Text 5)
W: Hello, Aqua Park. Can I help you
M: Yes, please. Is the park open on Saturdays
W: Yes, it is usually open from nine to six. But on Saturdays we delay the closing time and it is open for 13 hours.
(Text 6)
M: That was one of the best performances I’ve ever been to! Did you see how many turns Misty Copeland did
W: Uh, yeah. She was impressive.
M: You don’t sound so enthusiastic. Didn’t you like the show
W: Well, I didn’t actually see much of it. The music was so calming and quiet that it sent me to sleep.
M: Are you saying that you feel asleep How could you miss one of the most significant ballets of our time I thought you loved Swan Lake.
W: Yes, but I feel clear now.
M: I’ve fallen asleep at shows before, but it was because they were boring or it was too hot in the theater. What a shame!
(Text 7)
M: Michelle, do you want to eat your sandwich now It’s just 10:30 am.
W: I was woken up early by my father and was asked to jog with him for half an hour. I just had some bread and two eggs this morning. Now, I’m really starving. I usually don’t feel hungry before 11:30 am. I guess it’s because of my jogging.
M: Well, if you really want to eat now, I suggest you go outside.
W: Why
M: If you eat in the studio, you’ll make Mr. Brown very angry. He doesn’t allow eating here.
W: I guess you’re right. I don’t want to make him cross.
(Text 8)
W: Henry, I heard a fire engine siren this afternoon. Was there a fire in our town
M: No, there wasn’t. Haven’t you watched TV There was an accident at the DreiMeister chocolate factory. One of its tanks overflowed on the street of WestOennen.
W: I really didn’t know that. So why did the firefighters go there
M: Well, the chocolate immediately froze because of the weather. It’s freezing these days after all.Chocolate covered the street and it couldn’t be used. The firefighters were called to solve the problem.
W: Was it easy work
M: I don’t think so. Altogether 25 firefighters responded to the call and spent hours attempting to break the frozen chocolate layer using tools.
W: The CEO of the chocolate factory must have been worried.
M: You bet. Because of the accident, the traffic was stopped for hours. Luckily, the street could be used again before rush hour.
W: So do you know what led to the accident
M: Yes. The news said…
(Text 9)
W: You’re not very talkative, Eric. What’s up
M: Nothing, I’m worn out because I spent hours sitting in the car in traffic jams this morning.
W: It’s no wonder you got stuck in a traffic jam. There was a public transport strike.
M: Now I understand. Anyway, why were they on strike today For more pay and holidays, I suppose.
W: No. Some of the drivers are going to lose their jobs. They’re cutting down the number of services.
M: So how did you deal with today You work in the center.
W: I borrowed my brother’s bike. It was quite easy to get through the traffic.
M: But you don’t normally go in like that, do you
W: No. I usually go by bus. The bus stop is near my house.
(Text 10)
This weekend, there will be a special three -hour presentation called “The Perfect Cup of Tea”. Ms. Wei, an international tea expert, will teach you the proper way to prepare some different kinds of tea. In her lecture, she will talk about Indian black tea, North African mint team, Chinese jasmine tea and English milk tea. During the first part of the presentation, Ms. Wei will describe the history of tea and how it spread to the different areas. In the second part, the audience will have a chance to make the four different kinds of tea. You will discover the perfect water temperature and cooking time for each one. You will learn how to recognize good tea leaves by how they look and smell. The last half-hour of the presentation will be reserved for questions. This is the first lecture in a series. Next month, the head of a two-star restaurant in New York City will talk about his amazing journey from a dishwash er to a famous chef. The following month, in June, you will learn in four hours how to make one of the hardest dishes: Shanghai dumplings.
宣城市2023—2024 学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语参考答案
听力
1-5 A C B A C 6-10 C B A B A 11-15 C C A B C 16-20 A B B C B
阅读理解
21 -23 D A B 24-27 B C B A 28-31 C A C D 32-35 B C D D
七选五
36-40 G A B E C
完形填空
41-45 D A B BC 46-50 A D B A C 51-55 C D C B D
语法填空
56. receives 57. which 58. temporarily 59. an 60. Located
61. among/with 62. but 63. reaching 64. to cooperate 65. graduates
写作
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
In your recent email, you wanted me to recommend a representative thing for the Chinese traditional culture exhibition to be held in your school. Personally, I recommend Peking Opera masks.
Peking Opera masks are a great demonstration of Peking Opera facial makeup, which is unique to stage performance of Chinese opera. The colors of Peking Opera facial makeup are based on some special figures. Specific facial makeup is put on the actors’ faces to symbolize the personalities, characteristics and fates of the roles. The facial makeup is not only a symbol of the characters in the play, but a symbol of Chinese traditional culture.
Sincerely wish the exhibition a complete success!
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Finding happiness in life
Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes. He knew that it was time to reassess his life, make his family his number one priority, and be a more caring husband and father. He informed his staff and clients that from then on, he would be working during office hours only. He also promised himself that he would participate in all activities involving his children and share household tasks with his wife. Indeed, the coming weekend, after helping Jenny with the shopping, he would take his family to the local park for a day out.
Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work. By making changes, he found the right work -life balance to be both effective at work and happy at home. Amazingly, by reducing the amount of time spent on work, John had become much more enthusiastic about his job and more focused on what needed to be done. The result was improved work efficiency and increased productivity. Besides, as John spent more time at home, the family had grown closer together. Jenny was less tired than before, his relationship with Kevin was improving, and he was a proud father at Sophie’s birthday party! To his satisfaction, John had finally discovered the secret to happiness.
高二英语试题
考生注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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4.考试结束时，务必将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of movie does the man want to watch
A. A scary film. B. A comedy. C. An action movie.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Amused. B. Worried. C. Sleepy.
3. What made the man’s eyes red
A. Lack of sleep. B. Too much e-reading. C. A sad thing.
4. What does Cathy ask Mike to do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Meet her parents. C. Buy her lunch.
5. When does the park close on Saturdays
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 10:00 p. m.
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、7题。
6. What did the speakers see
A. A film. B. A concert. C. A ballet.
7. What made the woman fall asleep
A. The hot weather. B. The quiet music. C. The boring performance.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What time is it
A.10:30 a. m. B.11:00 a. m. C.11:30 a. m.
9. Why is Michelle hungry now
A. She forgot to have breakfast. B. She did physical activity.
C. She only had two eggs this morning.
10. What will Michelle do next
A. Take her food out. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Eat in the studio.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where did Henry learn about the accident
A. From a newspaper. B. From a witness. C. From a news program.
12. Why were firefighters called
A. To put off a fire. B. To rescue people. C. To remove chocolate.
13. What will Henry tell the woman next
A. The cause of the accident. B. The traffic of the town.
C. The loss of the chocolate factory.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What happened to Eric this morning
A. He didn’t catch the bus. B. He got stuck in traffic jams.
C. He lost his job.
15. Why were the drivers on strike today
A. To ask for more pay. B. To get long holidays. C. To avoid unemployment.
16. How did the woman get to work today
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many kinds of tea will Ms. Wei talk about
A.3. B.4. C.5.
18. In which part can the audience make tea
A. The first part. B. The second part. C. The last part.
19. What will Ms. Wei do in the last half-hour
A. Talk about tea history. B. Sha re her journey. C. Answer some questions.
20. When will the famous chef deliver a lecture
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate con test fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 4writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions. Poets can submit a book-length manuscript, but there is no page requirement. The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions. Deadline is March 1. To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名,推荐). Indiana-born or Indiana-based Authors may nominate themselves or be nominated. There are several award categories. The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000. Deadline for nominations is March 18. To learn more, click the award guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration. The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each. All winners will be published online. Deadline is April 1. To learn more, click the contest guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work. Two prizes will be awarded. The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work. The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world. Each prize winner will receive $65,000 CAD. Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31. To learn more, click the prize guidelines.
21. What do the four contests have in common
A. All of them are for poetry only. B. The winners’ works will be published.
C. Everyone is welcome to submit their works. D. Application for the contests is free of charge.
22. If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which con test can she apply for
A. The Griffin Poetry Prize. B. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C. The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry. D. The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award.
23. Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests
A. In a magazine. B. On a website. C. In an advertisement. D. On a poster.
B
Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip.
In 2013, Mr. Pedersen read an article about someone who had visited all the countries of the world. It made him realize he could set a record by doing the same thing, but without flying.
He hoped that he could live on a budget of about $20 a day. He had originally anticipated it would take four years to reach203 countries, but the world had other plans.
Though he did have to quit his job and leave his parents and girlfriend behind, the first part of his trip was pretty easy, but as he moved on to other parts of the world, things began to get hard.
To cross large bodies of water, Mr. Pedersen took boats. Sometimes it was hard to find a boat. At other times, Mr. Pedersen was on a boat for days, being tossed (摇摆颠簸) by strong waves during a storm. He traveled by taxi, bus, train, and even walking. With a limited budget, sometimes people invited him into their homes. At other times, he had to sleep outside. Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once held at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became severely ill with a serious disease.
But he also had many good experiences. Mr. Pedersen says that one reason why he didn’t give up was the help he got from people all over the world. On July 26, Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was met by about 150 people, including friends and family members.
In the last 10 years, he’s covered around 260,000 miles — roughly 10 times the distance around the Earth. Mr. Pedersen says he’s looking forward to some quiet time to think about his trip. After that, he plans to write a book and share what he learned in his travels around the world.
24. What inspired Torbjorn Pedersen to start the trip around the world
A. The dream of setting a world record. B. The knowledge of a stranger’s experience.
C. The desire to experience different cultures. D. The encouragement of his parents and girlfriend.
25. How can we understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 3
A. He failed to carry out his plan.
B. He finished his trip smoothly as expected.
C. He spent more than four years travelling around the world.
D. He changed his plans over the course of the trip intentionally.
26. What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph
A. The help Mr. Pedersen got from others.
B. The challenges Mr. Pedersen met on the way.
C. The efforts Mr. Pedersen made to achieve his goal.
D. The inconvenient transportation Mr. Pedersen underwent.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Mr. Pedersen
A. Courageous and determined. B. Ambitious and helpful.
C. Sincere and independent. D. Amusing and strong-willed.
C
A community canteen at the Zhanongkou Community in Shangcheng, Hangzhou recently launched “happiness blind boxes”, which cost just 6 yuan per box. Sales start at 7 p. m. each evening.
The dishes are packaged in transparent (透明的) containers, but to maintain an element of surprise, stickers are placed over the lid (盖子) of the “main dish” section of each box. The “blind boxes” have become popular since being introduced, and on some nights they sell out by about 8 p. m.
A meal assistance program introduced in Zhanongkou subdistrict ensures the elderly can access meals within a 10-minute walk of their homes or have them delivered within five minutes. The service has also been welcomed by younger people living and working in the area.
Yan Xuyang, a professor at Beijing Union University’s Tourism College, predicts that by 2035, those born from the 1970s to the 2000s will comprise the main group of customers for such canteens. “This generation has a reasonable level of disposable (可自由支配的) income, and many of its members may also lack the willingness to prepare meals for themselves,” Yan said.
The successful operation of community canteens depends on their ability to integrate into the daily lives and culture of local residents. In addition to serving dishes to suit local tastes and fostering a welcoming environment for diners, it is important to widen the functions of these canteens. They have been used for cultural activities and other events, which helps raise awareness and foster a positive perspective on these canteens among local communities.
In the latter part of last year, the Weikang community canteen in Ziyang subdistrict, Hangzhou, experienced a significant transformation from being a canteen for seniors to catering for the whole community. Its services have been broadened beyond regular operations to include services for hospitals and businesses, complete with home delivery options. Some other community canteens have also made efforts to appeal to more residents.
28. What can we know about the “happiness blind boxes” from the passage
A. They are sold out every night before 8 p. m.
B. They are beautifully decorated with stickers.
C. They offer a sense of mystery with the unknown main dishes.
D. They are only offered to the residents in the Zhanongkou Community.
29. What’s Yan Xuyang’s attitude towards the future of the community canteen
A. Promising. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Objective.
30. What might contribute most to the success of community canteens
A. Reasonable prices. B. Fast delivery service. C. Various functions. D. Unexpected surprises.
31. Why is the Weikang community canteen mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To highlight the popularity of community canteens.
B. To emphasize the importance of community canteens.
C. To discuss the wide functions of community canteens.
D. To show the innovative reform of community canteens.
D
In a new study of more than 50,000 Korean adolescents, those who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of adverse mental health and substance use. Jin Hwa Moon and Jong Ho Cha of Hanyang University Medical Center, Korea, and colleagues presented these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on December 6, 2023.
Previous research has shown that smartphone use among adolescents has increased in recent years, and that this usage may be associated with higher risk of adverse health, such as psychiatric disorders (精神紊乱), sleep issues, and eye-related problems.
However, growing evidence suggests that at least some daily internet usage may be associated with better physical and mental health for adolescents.
To deepen understanding of the relationship between adolescents ‘use of smartphones and health, Moon, Cha and colleagues analyzed data on more than 50,000 adolescent participants in 2017 and in 2020. The data included the approximate number of daily hours each participant spent on a smartphone as well as various health measures.
The researchers found that in 2020, the percentage of adolescents in the study who used a smartphone more than 2 hours per day was 85.7 percent — up from 64.3 percent in 2017. Adolescents who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of stress, thoughts of suicide, and substance use than those with usage below 4 hours per day. However, adolescents that used a smartphone 1-2 hours per day encountered fewer problems than adolescents who did not use a smartphone at all.
The authors note that this study does not confirm a causal relationship between smartphone use and adverse health outcomes. However, the findings could help inform usage guidelines for adolescents—especially if daily usage continues to rise.
32. What does the underlined word “adverse” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Related. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Positive.
33. What can be inferred about the results of the new study
A. Smartphone use is harmful to teenagers.
B. A growing number of teenagers use smartphones.
C. A proper amount of smartphone use is beneficial.
D. The more use of smartphones, the higher risks of men tal health.
34. How did researchers carry out the study
A. By comparing different studies. B. By studying adolescents’ health.
C. By analyzing previous information. D. By collecting data from participants.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Smartphone use among teenagers on the rise.
B. Smartphone use accounting for poor mental health.
C. Right smartphone use leading to fewer problems in teenagers.
D. Overuse of smartphones linked to men tal health risks in teenagers.
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。
Minor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winter
Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar 36 We’ve outlined below how people deal with the Minor Cold and its significance in Chinese culture.
Why do people eat eight treasures rice pudding
Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa” 37 . Because of its pronunciation, this traditional Chinese dim sum is regarded as a symbol of wealth and health.
What else do people eat
38 . Different regions in China have different eating habits. People in Nanjing and Shanghai usually cook vegetable rice while in Guangzhou, it is a tradition to eat sticky rice on the morning of Minor Cold.
Nationwide: Preparing for the Spring Festival
For Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of the year: the Spring Festival. 39 . In the old days, Chinese families would usually start to purchase the necessities for the Spring Festival, write couplets and make paper cuts by themselves.
Forecasts from animals
The ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold. 40 . Therefore, more attention should be paid to domestic animals’ warmth
A. It means getting rich or booming in business.
B. However, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold.
C. For most areas of China, Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period.
D. Even though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away.
E. The last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins around Minor Cold.
F. Cabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved.
G. With each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year.
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。
At 20 years old, I was a confident and handsome student at the University of California at Berkey.
But that year, I 41 a bump (肿块) in my right nostril (鼻孔), and when it didn’t go away, I made an 42 with a doctor. It turned out to be a tumor (肿瘤). Then I underwent surgery. Fortunately, the procedure was 43 , and I returned to classes soon.
But six months later, a new bump appeared. Numerous 44 confirmed it had reproduced a horrible, life—threatening tumor. I was advised to have another operation and 45 that I might lose part of my nose. I was too young to think about death then, but the thought of disfigurement (毁容) made me feel 46 .
I awoke from the surgery with a scarred, disfigured face. As I re-entered the real world, I noticed adults 47 and children pointing—and sometimes laughing—at me. The occasional and 48 negative reactions from my friends also hurt me. My self-respect sank increasingly lower, and I constantly asked others, “Do my looks 49 you ”
Five years and 20 reconstructive surgeries later, I 50 a man receiving treatment. After hearing my question, he criticized me. My problem, he 51 me, was not my physical appearance, but my emotional insecurity. His 52 helped me realize my mental scars were far more disfiguring than my physical ones.
I began examining myself from the inside out. Later, I volunteered at a cancer support organization to offer inspiration and hope to those 53 cancer
Now, I am 54 for who I am—a much stronger person than before. To you, I offer this message: Avoid making judgements about people at 55 .
41. A. took charge of B. took care of C. took control of D. took notice of
42. A. appointment B. arrangement C. commitment D. placement
43. A. severe B. minor C. apparent D. complicated
44. A. novelists B. specialists C. impressionists D. journalists
45. A. advocated B. predicted C. warned D. witnessed
46. A. desperate B. enthusiastic C. delicate D. optimistic
47. A. smiling B. glaring C. glancing D. staring
48. A. unusually B. unintentionally. C. unconventionally D. unselfishly
49. A. bother B. impress C. annoy D. restrict
50. A. greeted B. persuaded C. encountered D. grasped
51. A. abused B. defended C. informed D. motivated
52. A. relief B. security C. defence D. honesty
53. A. going about B. relating to C. wrestling with D. breaking with
54. A. greedy B. grateful C. suitable D. tolerant
55. A. mental vitality B. physical fitness C. social acceptance D. face value
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。
Anji, a small county in East China’s Zhejiang Province, 56 (receive) over 28 million tourists every year There are more than 300 coffee shops there, 57 in terms of population density has surpassed that of Shanghai. “A cup of coffee bridges the gap between the big city and the small county,” said Han Jie, a Shanghai tourist who 58 (temporary) escaped the large city and came to Anji over the weekend. In Zhejiang, 59 increasing number of coffeehouse owners are venturing into rural areas to meet the demands of a growing population of young and adventurous coffee enthusiasts.
60 (locate) in the bamboo forests of Penghu Village in Anji , a café called Waterfall Coffee has gained popularity 61 social media influencers. Visitors can not only taste coffee on the cliff halfway up the mountain, admiring waterfalls in the distance, 62 enjoy boating on the lake with an excellent view.
The outdoor café, the Deep Blue Coffeehouse, has received 350,000 tourists in less than a year, with the highest daily number of visitors 63 (reach) 8,000 people By far, the small coffee shop has fueled the rural economy of Hongmiao Village in some way, causing university students 64 (cooperate) with the local government in organizing a start-up fair, with the aim of attracting more university 65 (graduate) to start business in the village
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter发来邮件，告诉你他所在的学校即将举办中国传统文化展，让你推荐一种你认为最具代表性的东西去参展。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.简要介绍推荐的东西；
2.说明推荐理由。
注意：
1.写作词数为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Finding happiness in life
When John walked into the dining room in the morning, his wife Jenny and his two children, Kevin and Sophie, were sitting at the table. The atmosphere was frosty as John sat down. Sophie, who was only five years old, gave her father a weak smile. Kevin, his teenage son, didn’t look up from his food. Jenny looked at him silently with her arms folded across her chest.
“OK,” John began, “I’m sorry. I know I let everyone down yesterday.”
Kevin looked accusingly at his father. “You missed my music performance at school again! You’ve never come to see me do anything,” he said angrily.
Jenny placed a hand on John’s shoulder. “That’s true! John, you always miss family activities. The last time we had a family outing was five months ago! And I’m exhausted from all the housework.”
As he drank his coffee, John reflected on his life. He had so much to be thankful for: a successful business, a harmonious family and a lovely home. In fact, he had everything he had ever wanted, but he knew something was wrong. He had always believed that with hard work, he could make his family happy. But he realized he was failing. He was spending more time at work and less time at home. He was working in the office until late in the evening and even during weekends. When at home, he was talking on the phone with his clients or sitting in front of the computer reading or writing emails. He was neglecting his family. He hadn’t taken his wife to a nice restaurant for months. Kevin was passionate about music, but John couldn’t remember the last time he saw Kevin perform at a school concert. Sophie was growing up so fast and John had even missed her last birthday party. John realized he had become an absent husband and an absent father.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes. ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work. ________________________________________________
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宣城市2023—2024学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语试题听力材料
(Text 1)
W: Let’s watch some funny videos tonight.
M: I’m in the mood for a scary movie.
W: I’m never in the mood to get scared. How about an action film
(Text 2)
W: Do you want to watch this talk show with me It’s very funny.
M: Sorry, Amy, but I stayed up late completing my term paper. I just slept five hours. Now I just want to hit the hay.
W: OK.
(Text 3)
W: Why are your eyes red Did you stay up late or is there anything sad
M: Neither. My eyes are dry as I have been reading e-books for a long time.
(Text 4)
M: Cathy, this is Mike. I will be absent from lunch.
W: That is OK. Are you available this afternoon to attend the meeting for parents I can’t afford the time.
M: OK, I will arrive on time.
(Text 5)
W: Hello, Aqua Park. Can I help you
M: Yes, please. Is the park open on Saturdays
W: Yes, it is usually open from nine to six. But on Saturdays we delay the closing time and it is open for 13 hours.
(Text 6)
M: That was one of the best performances I’ve ever been to! Did you see how many turns Misty Copeland did
W: Uh, yeah. She was impressive.
M: You don’t sound so enthusiastic. Didn’t you like the show
W: Well, I didn’t actually see much of it. The music was so calming and quiet that it sent me to sleep.
M: Are you saying that you feel asleep How could you miss one of the most significant ballets of our time I thought you loved Swan Lake.
W: Yes, but I feel clear now.
M: I’ve fallen asleep at shows before, but it was because they were boring or it was too hot in the theater. What a shame!
(Text 7)
M: Michelle, do you want to eat your sandwich now It’s just 10:30 am.
W: I was woken up early by my father and was asked to jog with him for half an hour. I just had some bread and two eggs this morning. Now, I’m really starving. I usually don’t feel hungry before 11:30 am. I guess it’s because of my jogging.
M: Well, if you really want to eat now, I suggest you go outside.
W: Why
M: If you eat in the studio, you’ll make Mr. Brown very angry. He doesn’t allow eating here.
W: I guess you’re right. I don’t want to make him cross.
(Text 8)
W: Henry, I heard a fire engine siren this afternoon. Was there a fire in our town
M: No, there wasn’t. Haven’t you watched TV There was an accident at the DreiMeister chocolate factory. One of its tanks overflowed on the street of WestOennen.
W: I really didn’t know that. So why did the firefighters go there
M: Well, the chocolate immediately froze because of the weather. It’s freezing these days after all.Chocolate covered the street and it couldn’t be used. The firefighters were called to solve the problem.
W: Was it easy work
M: I don’t think so. Altogether 25 firefighters responded to the call and spent hours attempting to break the frozen chocolate layer using tools.
W: The CEO of the chocolate factory must have been worried.
M: You bet. Because of the accident, the traffic was stopped for hours. Luckily, the street could be used again before rush hour.
W: So do you know what led to the accident
M: Yes. The news said…
(Text 9)
W: You’re not very talkative, Eric. What’s up
M: Nothing, I’m worn out because I spent hours sitting in the car in traffic jams this morning.
W: It’s no wonder you got stuck in a traffic jam. There was a public transport strike.
M: Now I understand. Anyway, why were they on strike today For more pay and holidays, I suppose.
W: No. Some of the drivers are going to lose their jobs. They’re cutting down the number of services.
M: So how did you deal with today You work in the center.
W: I borrowed my brother’s bike. It was quite easy to get through the traffic.
M: But you don’t normally go in like that, do you
W: No. I usually go by bus. The bus stop is near my house.
(Text 10)
This weekend, there will be a special three -hour presentation called “The Perfect Cup of Tea”. Ms. Wei, an international tea expert, will teach you the proper way to prepare some different kinds of tea. In her lecture, she will talk about Indian black tea, North African mint team, Chinese jasmine tea and English milk tea. During the first part of the presentation, Ms. Wei will describe the history of tea and how it spread to the different areas. In the second part, the audience will have a chance to make the four different kinds of tea. You will discover the perfect water temperature and cooking time for each one. You will learn how to recognize good tea leaves by how they look and smell. The last half-hour of the presentation will be reserved for questions. This is the first lecture in a series. Next month, the head of a two-star restaurant in New York City will talk about his amazing journey from a dishwash er to a famous chef. The following month, in June, you will learn in four hours how to make one of the hardest dishes: Shanghai dumplings.
宣城市2023—2024 学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高二英语参考答案
听力
1-5 A C B A C 6-10 C B A B A 11-15 C C A B C 16-20 A B B C B
阅读理解
21 -23 D A B 24-27 B C B A 28-31 C A C D 32-35 B C D D
七选五
36-40 G A B E C
完形填空
41-45 D A B BC 46-50 A D B A C 51-55 C D C B D
语法填空
56. receives 57. which 58. temporarily 59. an 60. Located
61. among/with 62. but 63. reaching 64. to cooperate 65. graduates
写作
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
In your recent email, you wanted me to recommend a representative thing for the Chinese traditional culture exhibition to be held in your school. Personally, I recommend Peking Opera masks.
Peking Opera masks are a great demonstration of Peking Opera facial makeup, which is unique to stage performance of Chinese opera. The colors of Peking Opera facial makeup are based on some special figures. Specific facial makeup is put on the actors’ faces to symbolize the personalities, characteristics and fates of the roles. The facial makeup is not only a symbol of the characters in the play, but a symbol of Chinese traditional culture.
Sincerely wish the exhibition a complete success!
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Finding happiness in life
Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes. He knew that it was time to reassess his life, make his family his number one priority, and be a more caring husband and father. He informed his staff and clients that from then on, he would be working during office hours only. He also promised himself that he would participate in all activities involving his children and share household tasks with his wife. Indeed, the coming weekend, after helping Jenny with the shopping, he would take his family to the local park for a day out.
Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work. By making changes, he found the right work -life balance to be both effective at work and happy at home. Amazingly, by reducing the amount of time spent on work, John had become much more enthusiastic about his job and more focused on what needed to be done. The result was improved work efficiency and increased productivity. Besides, as John spent more time at home, the family had grown closer together. Jenny was less tired than before, his relationship with Kevin was improving, and he was a proud father at Sophie’s birthday party! To his satisfaction, John had finally discovered the secret to happiness.
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