2023-2024学年（下）期初（开学）学业质量联合调研抽测
高二英语试题
（分数：150分，时间：120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的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. What did the man buy for his father
A. A hat. B. A card. C. A shirt.
2. How will Tom know if the school is canceled
A. By asking his mother.
B. By watching the snow.
C. By checking the TV news.
3. Where was the man born
A. In America. B. In England. C. In Canada.
4. What does the man mean
A. Anna may not have time.
B. Anna is at her brother's house.
C. Anna should invite him to dinner.
5. What does the man think of the music festival this year
A. It's too far away. B. It's too expensive. C. It's too crowded.
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至第7两个小题。
6. How many fifties did Fred start with
A. Two. B. Five. C. Ten.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bank. B. In a math class. C. In a grocery store.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Who invited the woman to the party
A. Michael. B. Michael's sister. C. Michael's brother.
9. What is the man going to get for Michael
A. A new CD player. B. Some records. C. Several baseball cards.
10. Why can't the woman decide what to get for Michael
A. She forgets what he likes.
B. She only has a little money.
C. She doesn't know him well.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What will Judy do this afternoon
A. Send Peter a brochure. B. Design some models. C. Attend a meeting.
12. Why does Peter make the phone call
A. To order some machines.
B. To ask for colored pictures.
C. To change the delivery time.
13. When will the speakers sign the agreement
A. This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. At noon tomorrow.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. Who is the woman
A. The man's wife. B. The man's doctor. C. The man's personal trainer.
15. What does the man want to do
A. Join a basketball team. B. Organize a sports team. C. Teach high school sports.
16. What does the woman advise the man to do first
A. Stop eating ice cream.
B. Have a medical examination.
C. Eat more fruit and vegetables.
17. Why does the woman suggest the man exercise more
A. To lose weight.
B. To prevent a heart attack.
C. To strengthen his muscles.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. How did the old woman's cookies become famous
A. She started a good cookie business.
B. She gave them to children for free.
C. She baked them in a special kitchen.
19. Why did the children help the old woman at first
A. The old woman was too busy.
B. Their parents wanted them to do so.
C. They wanted to get some experience.
20. What did the children do when the old woman got sick
A. They cooked food for her.
B. They took turns looking after her.
C. They sold cookies to pay the doctor.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1.5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
Thousands of books are published daily, and book advertisements play a crucial role in increasing awareness about those books. But it’s too easy to be tricked into bad “advertising opportunities” and make the wrong decisions. Here are several forms of digital advertising proven to work well.
Facebook advertising: Facebook provides the perfect advertising platform for authors because it allows targeting very specific categories of people. The other advantage is that it’s easy to test. You can start with a budget as low as $5 and gradually increase your monetary (货币的) commitment if your return on investment is positive.
Amazon advertising: Amazon allows you to show ads about your book directly on other book pages and search result pages. Since their main US rollout in 2017, they’ve become the most effective advertising place for authors.
Bookbub advertising: Bookbub rolled out a self-serve ad platform in 2016, which they’ve greatly improved since. It’s a less competitive playing field than Facebook or Amazon, but it does have its features.
Discount/promotion advertising: If you’re running a discount or free promotion on one of your books, you can apply to have it advertised in the newsletters of platforms such as Freebooksy, Bargainbooksy, etc.
Other types of advertising include search advertising, Goodreads advertising, banner ads on websites, etc. These haven’t produced the same effective results for most authors yet, but they could be just as effective (or more) if you write in a certain field.
21．What is special about the Facebook advertising
A．It is easy for authors to access.
B．It aims at saving money for readers.
C．It allows adjusting investment by profit.
D．It includes different categories of information.
22．Which is suitable to promote your book with a discount
A．Facebook. B．Amazon. C．Bookbub. D．Freebooksy.
23．What is the purpose of the text
A．To get readers to buy more books.
B．To raise people’s reading awareness.
C．To offer authors advertising platforms.
D．To help publishers communicate with readers.
B
As far as we know batteries are playing an important role in our life. We couldn’t live without batteries. Why so Batteries provide power for anything from small sensors to large systems. While scientists are finding ways to make them smaller but even more powerful, problems can arise when these batteries are much larger and heavier than the devices themselves. University of Missouri (MU) researchers are developing a nuclear energy source that is smaller, lighter and more efficient.
“To provide enough power, we need certain methods with high energy density (密度)”, said Jae Kwon, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at MU. “The radioisotope (放射性同位素) battery can provide power density that is much higher than chemical batteries.”
Kwon and his research team have been working on building a small nuclear battery, presently the size and thickness of a penny, intended to power various micro / nanoelectromechanreal systems (M/NEMS). Although nuclear batteries can cause concerns, Kwon said, they are safe.
“People bear the word ‘nuclear’ and think of something very dangerous,” he said, “However, nuclear power sources have already been safely powering a variety of devices, such as pace-makers, space satellites and underwater systems.”
His new idea is not only in the battery’s size, but also in its semiconductor (半导体). Kwon’s battery uses a liquid semiconductor rather than a solid semiconductor.
“The key part of using a radioactive battery is that when you harvest the energy, part of the radiation energy can damage the lattice structure (晶体结构) of the solid semiconductor, Kwon said, “By using a liquid semiconductor, we believe we can minimize that problem.”
Together with J. David Robertson, chemistry professor and associate director of the MU Research Reactor, Kwon is working to build and test the battery. In the future, they hope to increase the battery’s power, shrink its size and try with various other materials. Kwon said that battery could be thinner than the thickness of human hair.
24．According to paragraph 1 and 2, we can learn that ________.
A．batteries can only power small sensors
B．the larger batteries are, the more power they can provide
C．Jae Kwon is working hard to improve chemical batteries
D．certain methods with high energy density can provide power abundantly
25．Jae Kwon gave examples in Paragraph 4 ________.
A．to introduce various energy sources
B．to describe a nuclear-powered system
C．to introduce nuclear batteries can be safely used
D．to show chemical batteries are widely applied
26．Liquid semiconductor is used to ________.
A．get rid of the radioactive waste B．decline the damage to lattice structure
C．test the power of nuclear batteries D．decrease the size of nuclear batteries
27．According to Jae Kwon, his nuclear battery ________.
A．could be extremely thin B．will soon replace the present ones has
C．uses a solid semiconductor D．passed the final test
C
In the annals of human history, few subjects have generated as much excitement, debate, and guess as artificial intelligence (AI). This revolutionary technology, which enables machines to perform tasks that once required human intelligence, has the potential to transform every part of our society, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment.
At its heart, AI is all about data. Massive amounts of data are fed into algorithms that learn from this data, allowing them to make predictions, recognize patterns, and even make decisions. This “machine learning” is the driving force behind many of the AI applications we see today, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to more advanced systems like IBM’s Watson, which can analyze vast amounts of information to assist doctors in diagnosing diseases.
The transformative potential of AI is undeniable. In the medical field, for instance, AI can assist in early detection of diseases, predict patient outcomes, and even suggest treatment options. In finance, algorithms can predict stock market trends, and provide personalized financial advice. In transportation, self-driving cars equipped with AI systems promise to reduce accidents, ease traffic jams, and transform urban landscapes.
However, with great potential comes great responsibility. The rise of AI has caused debates about is ethical implications (道德含义). The machines are only as good as the data they are fed, and there’s a growing concern about biases (偏见) being built into AI systems. For instance, facial recognition technologies, used in everything from unlocking phones to police monitoring cameras, have come under check for misidentifying individuals based on race or gender.
Moreover, the widespread adoption of AI could lead to significant job displacement. While new roles and industries might emerge as a result of AI, it is not sure that these will pay off the jobs lost. This could increase income inequalities and causes difficulties to social systems.
Another major concern is the “black box” nature of AI. Many AI systems operate in ways that even their creators don’t fully understand. This can be problematic, especially in critical applications like healthcare or criminal justice where understanding the logic behind a decision is important.
Then there’s the potential for AI to be weaponized. In the hands of evil actors, AI could be used to spread misinformation, control public opinion, or even engage in internet warfare. The global community must come together to set standards and regulations to prevent such misuse.
On the brighter side, many experts believe that by setting the right frameworks and investing in education and retraining, we can use the power of AI for the greater good. By fostering (促进) a culture of continuous learning and staying abreast (并排的，并肩的) of technological advancements, society can benefit from the promise of AI while avoiding its potential dangers.
In conclusion, artificial intelligence stands as one of the most profound inventions of our time. While it offers vast opportunities, it also poses significant challenges that we, as a society, must welcome. As we stand at this technological crossroads, our choices will determine whether AI serves as a benefit or a harm for humanity.
28．Which of the following best describes the method by which machines acquire the capability to perform tasks that traditionally required human intelligence
A．By programming predefined rules.
B．Through user interactions every day.
C．By ingesting and processing vast amounts of data.
D．Via regular software updates from developers.
29．In the context of the article, how does the author primarily demonstrate the effect of artificial intelligence
A．By citing numerous statistical data.
B．By presenting both the positive potential and the challenges of AI.
C．Through personal experiences.
D．By focusing on the negative effects of AI.
30．Which of the following is the best title
A．The Rise of Virtual Assistants: Siri and Alexa
B．Understanding the Mechanisms Behind AI Algorithms
C．Artificial Intelligence: Charting the Course for Tomorrow’s Tech
D．Balancing the Potential and challenges of AI in Modern Society
31．What can we learn from the passage
A．AI has already replaced most human jobs and is the leading cause of unemployment.
B．The global community has taken measures to prevent AI misuse.
C．The operation of many AI systems is easily understood by their creators.
D．The solving to the dilemma brought by AI needs collective efforts of our society.
D
Frozen in time, a 125-million-year-old mammal attacking a dinosaur. A 39-million-year-old whale, the heaviest animal that ever lived. The oldest known jellyfish, from 505 million years ago. Paleontology (古生物学) produces newsworthy discoveries.
Fossils (化石), moreover, provide direct evidence for the long history of life, allowing paleontologists to test hypotheses (假设) about evolution with data only they provide. They allow investigation of present and past life on Earth. Flows of biological diversity, appearances of new life forms and the extinctions of long existing ones, would go undiscovered without these efforts. But the headlines over exciting new fossils greatly underestimate the true importance of paleontology. Its real significance lies in how such discoveries brighten the grand history of life on Earth. From its beginnings, more than three billion years ago, to the present day, fossils record how life adapted or disappeared in the face of major environmental challenges.
Paleontologists provide us with a unique vantage on modern climate change. They play an essential role in interpreting ancient environments, in reconstructing ancient oceans, continents and climates. Fossils provide key limitation on the climate models that are essential for predicting future climate change. And the fossil record gives important insights into how life will respond to predicted future climate conditions, because these have occurred before in Earth’s history.
In addition, paleontology has provided a fundamental contribution to human thought: the reality of species extinction and thus of a world that has dramatically changed over time. In documenting the history of life, paleontologists recognized that many extinction episodes could occur suddenly, such as the event 66 million years ago that ended the dinosaurs. The search for the causes of past mass extinctions started pioneering studies from across the scientific spectrum (科学界), focusing on potential future threats to humanity.
Not only do paleontologists know what happens to life when things go bad, they also know how long it takes for ecosystems and biodiversity to recover from these disasters, which can take far longer than modern humans have existed.
Paleontologists thus provide a unique perspective on the nature and future long-term ecological impact of the current human-produced biodiversity crisis, the so-called Sixth Extinction, and therefore the importance of protecting modern biodiversity. The very concept of a Sixth Extinction would not exist without paleontologists documenting the first five.
Paleontologists know that understanding life’s past is critical to anticipating and adapting to life’s and humanity’s future. Paleontology is important because it brings its unique and critical perspective to current challenges in climate change, biodiversity loss and the environment. Paleontologists can predict the future because they know the past.
32．The first two paragraphs are written to _______.
A．describe an event B．raise a question
C．present an opinion D．make a comparison
33．What does the underlined word “vantage” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．A positive effect. B．A valuable suggestion.
C．A quick decision. D．A comprehensive view.
34．Which of the following would the author agree with
A．Ecological recovery takes shorter than imagined.
B．Past lessons can help to predict the future threats.
C．Paleontologists can handle the biodiversity crisis.
D．Fossil studies focus on the causes of mass extinctions.
35．What’s the best title for the passage
A．Paleontology: A Pioneering Study
B．Paleontology: A History Recorder
C．Paleontology Tells More About Nature Than Humans
D．Paleontology Is Far More Than New Fossil Discoveries
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。
Active listening is a communication skill that involves going beyond simply hearing the words that another person speaks but also seeking to understand the meaning and intention behind them. The word “active” implies that you are taking some type of action when listening to others.
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Be fully present
Active listening requires being fully present in the conversation. It enables you to concentrate on what is being said. Being present involves listening with all your senses and giving your full attention to the speaker. To use this active listening technique effectively, put away your cell phone, ignore distractions, and shut down your internal dialogue. 37 And let everything else slip away.
Pay attention to non-verbal cues (非言语暗示)
As much as 65% of a person’s communication is unspoken, 38 . This involves not folding your arms, smiling while listening, leaning in, and nodding at key points. It can also be helpful to pay attention to your facial expressions when active listening so that you don’t convey any type of negative response.
Keep good eye contact
When engaged in active listening, making eye contact is especially important. This tells the other person that you are present and listening to what he or she says. 39 At the same time, you don’t want to use so much eye contact that the conversation feels strange. To keep this from happening, follow the 50/70 rule. This involves maintaining eye contact for 50% to 70% of the time spent listening, holding the contact for four to five seconds before briefly looking away.
Be patient
Patience is an important active listening technique because it allows the other person to speak without interruption. Being patient involves not trying to fill periods of silence with your own thoughts or stories. This also requires listening to understand, not to respond. 40 Also, don’t change the subject too abruptly as this conveys boredom and impatience.
A．Don’t prepare a reply while listening.
B．It also shows that you aren’t distracted.
C．This isn’t helpful during active listening.
D．So use open, non-threatening body language.
E．Don’t focus too much on insignificant details.
F．Place your focus on your conversation partner.
G．This involves using certain strategies or techniques.
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。
Even when you have confidence in yourself, your goals will sometimes seem out of reach. When that happens, get hold of the people who 41 you and your goals and don’t let go!
When I was younger, I 42 because life felt so hard. I had 43 to become a teacher or a business administrator. I knew I needed a college degree, but I had 44 believing in myself. Then a teacher in my high school 45 me. He told me three things: First, if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be 46 to get anyone else to believe in you. Second, never let other people’s 47 to see your brilliance prevent you from being brilliant. And third, despite life’s 48 , stick to creating the future you want.
Early in my 49 , I was teaching a workshop when a person in the audience yelled out to me. He told me I had 50 made a job choice and had a bright future. This 51 feedback (反馈)came at just the right time, because while the audience didn’t know it, I was 52 self-doubt.
Even now, I 53 myself that I have a bright future. That’s what I tell myself when I 54 success and failure. You have a bright future ahead. Think about this every single day. Remember your talents, skills, and interests. Explore the jobs that interest you, and have courage—and most 55 , believe in yourself.
41．A．refer to B．depend on C．learn from D．believe in
42．A．quit B．struggled C．regretted D．argued
43．A．responsibilities B．dreams C．opportunities D．doubts
44．A．stopped B．admitted C．allowed D．considered
45．A．tracked B．recommended C．accompanied D．encouraged
46．A．serious B．possible C．hard D．necessary
47．A．request B．unwillingness C．inability D．attempt
48．A．difficulties B．options C．aims D．standards
49．A．career B．experiment C．business D．recovery
50．A．foolishly B．simply C．wisely D．bravely
51．A．original B．familiar C．typical D．positive
52．A．looking into B．taking down C．dealing with D．pointing out
53．A．introduce B．remind C．guarantee D．warn
54．A．experience B．describe C．compare D．limit
55．A．probably B．fortunately C．obviously D．importantly
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。
China’s Explosive Artist
Cai Guoqiang’s practice spans from, gunpowder drawings to ephemeral sculptures and monumental installations, all of 56 are rich with references to Chinese history, Taoist cosmology and current political events. Cai deals with the latter in a spectacular installation for I Want to Believe, his 2008 retrospective in New York, from the centre of the Guggenheim rotunda the artist—a 57 (train) set designer, by the way—suspended Inopportune: Stage One (2004), consisting of a series of nine cars 58 (hover) in mid air to represent in cinematic progression the effect of a car bomb.
Since the 1980s, Cai has been working on drawings realized by 59 (ignite) explosive powder on large sheets of paper. These works possess an aura 60 evokes both the vivid gestures of abstract expressionism and the quieter surfaces of Chinese traditional painting. Gunpowder is also at the centre of a series of environmental works, begun in 1989, 61 combine the tradition of Land Art with 62 of Chinese fireworks. For his explosion events, Cai stages pyrotechnical choreographies that sketch temporary drawing space.
Cai’s 63 (participate) in many international events, imposes himself as one of the strongest in the sky. These events are also meant to act as social, festive collective experiences that the artist—not without irony—believes could be perceived even from outer artists to emerge from China. At the Venice Biennale 1999 he 64 (award) the Golden Lion far Venice’s Rent Collection Courtyard (1999), a series of unfired clay sculptures 65 organized the opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假定你是李华，你的好友 Simon对中国文化很感兴趣，委托你帮忙报名校国画俱乐部，但因人数已满报名不成功，请给他写一封邮件，内容要点如下：
1.告知报名未成功；
2.推荐其他俱乐部。
3.期待
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Simon,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67．读后续写
In my community, there is a little boy who suffered from congenital muscle disease. He always considered himself the most unfortunate person in the world. Although he looked no different from ordinary people, it’s difficult for him to do some delicate movements. He often lost control of his hands and dropped things on the ground. Even after a short run, he would easily get out of breath. Depression and inferiority made him almost always alone. All of these make his mother very worried.
Then one spring, the boy’s mother bought some saplings (树苗) from a nearby market. She intended to plant them in the forecourt. She told her children to plant a sapling each person. The mother said to her three children, “Whose seedling grows best, I will buy him or her a favorite gift.” The boy also wanted to get his mother’s gift. But seeing his brothers and sisters carrying water to water the trees happily, anyhow, an idea hit him: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never attended to it.
Several days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was surprised to find it grew some fresh leaves instead of withering (枯萎), and compared with the trees of his brother and sister, his appeared greener and more vital. He wondered what on earth had happened. As expected, his mother kept her promise, bought the little boy his favorite gift and said to him, “From the tree you plant, you will become an outstanding botanist (植物学家) when you grow up.”
Since then, the little boy slowly became optimistic. One day, the little boy lay on the bed but couldn’t sleep. Looking at the bright moonlight outside the window, he suddenly recalled what the bi ology teacher once said, plants generally grow at night.
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。
“Why not go to the forecourt and take a look at my tree ” he said to himself.
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From that night on, he understood what his mother meant and decided to change himself.
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2023-2024学年（下）期初（开学）学业质量联合调研抽测
高二英语答案
（分数：150分，时间：120分钟）
第一部分 听力
1-5 CCBAB 6-10 ACBBC 11-15 AACAA
16-20 BCBAC
第二部分 阅读
21-23 CDC 24-27 DCBA 28-31 CBDD
32-35 CDBD 36-40 GFDBA
第三部分 语言运用
41-45 DBBAD 46-50 CCAAC 51-55 DCBAD
56．which 57．trained 58．hovering 59．igniting 60．which/that 61．which 62．that 63．participating 64．was awarded 65．and
第四部分 写作
第一节
【示例】
Dear Simon,
I am sorry to let you know that your application to the School Painting club was rejected. Personally, I would like to recommend a Chinese calligraphy club to you. And my reasons are as follows.
To start, in our nation, calligraphy has always been considered as one of the most significant arts, which will help foreigners to know more about Chinese culture. Second, unlike doing Tai chi which needs a big space and specific costumes, practicing calligraphy can be easy to operate. All it asks is a table with the Four Treasures of the Study, which refer to brush, ink stick, paper and ink stone. Finally, practicing calligraphy is a good way to improve students’ perseverance, for it needs patience to practice.
In a word, starting a calligraphy club is definitely advantageous. And I highly recommend starting a calligraphy club.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【示例】
“Why not go to the forecourt and take a look at my tree ” he said to himself. Then he got out of the bed and came to the courtyard on tiptoe. Before he approached the tree he planted, he found his mother was watering it carefully. All of a sudden, he understood it was his mother who had been secretly fertilizing and watering his small tree! The tree would have withered but for the care of his mother. Standing in the darkness, deeply touched, how he wanted to say thanks to his mother. But he didn’t.
From that night on, he understood what his mother meant and decided to change himself. When he was in trouble and wanted to give up sometimes, mother’s small figure that night always lingered in his mind. Being strong and confident, he overcame all the difficulties he was faced with. Decades passed. The little boy became a botanist, who was confident and optimistic. Love is the best gift for growth. With the gift, a thin tree can flourish and even grow into towering trees.
