山西省部分市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语汇编：七选五（含解析）

山西省部分市
2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
七选五
山西省大同市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量监测英语试题
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。
When gardeners grow varieties of plants in their beautiful gardens, they are happy to see beneficial insects like bees and butterflies surrounding the flowers. But as they take a closer look, they may find some plants are covered in black dots and filled with harmful insects or pests. Some gardeners may immediately reach for chemicals. 36 _________ Although it may stop the insect problem, it will also threaten bees and butterflies which help the plants reproduce.
If you are wise gardeners, you should first take preventive measures to control the harmful insects. 37_____________ Only when there are too many harmful insects, should pest control be considered. The first defense should always be the safest method available.
Prevention
As a rule, prevention is the best treatment. Inspect plants closely, including their leaves, before buying them from the store. 38____________
When planting, space plants out to permit them to grow to their full size. Plants too close together can breed harmful organisms, like bacteria.
39____________ They invite pests if permitted to remain on the ground. When you do see pests, wash them away. Use rubbing alcohol to remove some insects, or pick them off the plants.
Pesticides
If you decide a pesticide is necessary, choose it carefully and follow the directions and warnings on the product. Avoid using pesticides in extreme heat, on windy days, or when the plants are wet. 40__________ At the time, beneficial insects are inactive. You can consider removing flowers from the plants to lessen the risk that beneficial insects will come in contact with the pesticides.
A. But this is not wise.
B. In most cases, chemicals don't help.
C. Treat the plants early in the morning or at night.
D. Also do remember the plants need nutrition and care.
E. Keep your garden free of fallen leaves, fruits and other wastes.
F. Do not bring any plants home that show signs of disease or pests.
G. The process starts with the idea that having some pests is acceptable.
山西省太原市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末学业诊断英语试题
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。
Whether you're a student who loves school or someone who can't wait to graduate, there's no denying that high school can be a challenging time. 26 . It's a perfect way to unwind after a long day of classes, and explore your thoughts and emotions.
Write creative journals to explore your imaginations
Creative writing is an effective way to stimulate individuals' mind and inspire them to generate new ideas. 27 , but to express yourself and enjoy the process of writing. Try writing a story from the perspective of a tree witnessing human activities around it or writing one about a time traveler who accidentally travels too far back in time and is stuck there.
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This helps individuals gain a better understanding of themselves, their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Reflect on yourself by asking what your greatest accomplishments are, and why they are meaningful to you. Or ponder over what things are holding you back from achieving your goals. 29
Probe social issues with thought-inspiring journals
30 . Touch on such issues as educational equality, healthcare and the environmental problems facing our world today. By engaging with those social issues, you can develop a clearer understanding of your beliefs and the world around you.
A. That's when journals come in
B. Promote self-reflection on a daily basis
C. Focus on goal-setting to achieve dreams
D. What you can do is to work towards realizing them
E. Think carefully how you can overcome those obstacles
F. The goal of writing in this way is not to impress anyone
G. Writing Journals is an excellent tool for exploring social problems
山西省忻州市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末考试英语试题
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。
Self-criticism (自我批评)is a mental habit of negatively analyzing and judging ourselves and our actions. If we don't find a way to overcome self-criticism, we won't be able to live a happy and satisfying life. 36 _______
Stop Negative Thoughts
Thought stopping is one of the best secrets of how to overcome self-criticism. Interrupting your thoughts helps you change how you think about yourself, thus, helping you feel better. 37.___________ However, with enough practice, you will make it.
38_________
Another strategy is to replace negative self-critical thoughts with positive realistic statements. For instance, if you set a goal, be realistic about it by giving yourself enough time to achieve it. In fact, having a constant desire to achieve immediate success can ruin your confidence.
Avoid Perfectionism
Another secret is to let go of the need to be perfect. It's all right to set high standards for yourself. 39 . In addition, desiring to be perfect in everything you pursue can prevent your progress.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
40.____________ However, it's important to note that comparing yourself to your peers, friends, or family can increase dissatisfaction and unhappiness. That said, the best tip on how to overcome self-criticism is to practice self-acceptance,
A. Be realistic
B. Focus on strengths
C. It's normal to feel like that everyone has a better life than you
D. Remember it's from your mistakes that you get to improve yourself
E. If you've been stuck in negative thoughts, here's what you need to do
F. It's important to note that changing your negative thought patterns can take time
G. However, falling short of your goals and expectations can make you feel worthless
山西省吕梁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末调研测试英语试题
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项。
Negative Effects of Social Media
Social media is arguably, one of the most exciting developments in recent history. It helps families and friends stay connected, offers a useful tool to look back on positive memories, and even helps those who are struggling find support among strangers. Despite so many benefits, it has negative effects that you need to be aware of.
● Reduce Face-to-Face Interaction
When you are on social media more often, not only do you spend less quality time with people who are physically present in your life, but they will quickly get annoyed when you're mindlessly browsing social media websites instead of paying attention to them. 36_________ Even best friends may face similar situation at times.
·Lead to depression
According to recent studies, the more people use social media, the more negative feelings they experience, including depression. 37_______________ It has been suggested that these negative feelings and depressive symptoms come from increased social comparisons and a lack of social interaction caused by spending more time on social media.
● Distract From Life Goals
38_____________ Social media allows an easy way out to distract us when we don't feel like putting in the hard work, and we can end up going down a path where we simply don't get things done because it becomes too easy to find a distraction.
● 39_______________
Social media is the easiest way to block the creative process. Surfing social media sites has a negative effect on the mind. Creativity often requires intense focus or a relatively clear, relaxed mind. Social media gets in the way of both
All in all, when used wisely, social media can be a great way to connect with others when face-to-face interactions are impossible. 40________________
A. Kill Creativity.
B. Decrease sleep time.
C. Achieving goals takes hard work and motivation.
D. However, it also counts to avoid its negative effects.
E. Also, it's very clear that privacy and the Internet don't mix well.
F. This makes communication more complicated and causes misunderstanding.
G. This could be particularly harmful to people suffering anxiety and depression.
山西省长治市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试
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。
Can knots be a form of art 16 . A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of rope to be a variety of shapes and varying complexity. Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones. 17 .
History of Chinese knots
People may have originally made them to record information and convey messages before people started to write. One-hundred-thousand-year-old tools that were probably used to tie and untie knots have been discovered, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. 18 . It is known that they were used to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era (618—907).
Ancient and modern use of artistic knots
Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. 19 . For example, in ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a sign of their love. The ‘true love knot’ and the ‘double happiness knot’ are given or used at weddings to express common love and growing old together in reality. Knots represent love and marriage in Chinese culture. So a knot given to a marriage partner or a couple means all these things and having children as well.
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Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing or as good luck charms (护身符). They are a means of fastening traditional instead of clothes buttons. Now, silk is most widely used to make these clothing knots. They are used as jewelry such as even rings, earrings and necklaces. They are sold as handicraft novelty items too.
A．It truly is in China
B．Knots are symbols of China
C．Modern usage of artistic knots
D．Knots can be seen in ancient China
E．The color red signifies good fortune
F．They therefore hold emotional value when given as gifts
G．But it isn’t known when they first started to be used symbolically
答案：
山西省大同市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末质量监测英语试题
【答案】36. A 37. G 38. F 39. E 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。当园丁在美丽的花园里种植各种各样的植物时，他们很高兴看到蜜蜂和蝴蝶等有益的昆虫围绕在花周围。但是当他们仔细观察时，他们可能会发现一些植物被黑点覆盖，并且充满了有害的昆虫或害虫。文章介绍如何预防害虫和使用农药。
【36题详解】
根据上文提示“Some gardeners may immediately reach for chemicals.（一些园丁可能会立即使用化学药品。）”，再根据下文提示“Although it may stop the insect problem, it will also threaten bees and butterflies which help the plants reproduce.（虽然它可以解决昆虫问题，但它也会威胁到帮助植物繁殖的蜜蜂和蝴蝶。）”可知，设空处与上文构成转折关系。所以A项But this is not wise.（但这是不明智的。）切题。故选A。
【37题详解】
根据下文提示“Only when there are too many harmful insects, should pest control be considered.（只有当有害昆虫太多的时候，才应该考虑害虫防治。）”可知，要接受有害虫。所以G项The process starts with the idea that having some pests is acceptable.（这个过程始于有一些害虫是可以接受的想法。）切题。故选G。
【38题详解】
根据上文提示“As a rule, prevention is the best treatment. Inspect plants closely, including their leaves, before buying them from the store.（一般来说，预防是最好的治疗。在从商店购买之前，仔细检查植物，包括它们的叶子。）”可知，有病虫害的植物不能带回家。所以F项Do not bring any plants home that show signs of disease or pests.（不要带任何有病虫害迹象的植物回家。）切题，其中选项中的also顺承了上文。故选F。
【39题详解】
根据下文提示“They invite pests if permitted to remain on the ground. When you do see pests, wash them away. Use rubbing alcohol to remove some insects, or pick them off the plants.（如果允许害虫留在地面上，它们会招来害虫。当你看到害虫时，把它们洗掉。用外用酒精去除一些昆虫，或者把它们从植物上摘下来。）”可知，要保持花园远离落叶和其他废物。所以E项Keep your garden free of fallen leaves, fruits and other wastes.（让你的花园远离落叶、水果和其他废物。）切题。故选E。
【40题详解】
根据上文提示“Avoid using pesticides in extreme heat, on windy days, or when the plants are wet.（避免在极端高温、大风天或植物潮湿时使用农药。）”可知，设空处应该是在说使用农药的时间。所以C项Treat the plants early in the morning or at night.（在清晨或晚上治疗植物。）切题。故选C。
山西省太原市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末学业诊断英语试题
【答案】11. A 12. F 13. B 14. E 15. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了写日记的好处。
【11题详解】
根据下文“It’s a perfect way to unwind after a long day of classes, and explore your thoughts and emotions. (在漫长的一天课程之后，这是一个完美的放松方式，了解你的想法和情感。)”可知，空处提到了一个探索思想和情感的方式，写日记是这样的一种方式。A项：That’s when journals come in. (这时候就需要写日记了。)符合语境。故选A。
【12题详解】
根据下文“but to express yourself and enjoy the process of writing. (而是为了表达自己，享受写作的过程。)”可知，空处和下文一起说明了写作的目标，F项中的“not”和下文中的“but”构成固定结构“not…but…”。F项：The goal of writing in this way is not to impress anyone. (以这种方式写作的目的不是为了给任何人留下深刻印象。)符合语境。故选F。
【13题详解】
空处为段落小标题。根据下文“This helps individuals gain a better understanding of themselves, their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Reflect on yourself by asking what your greatest accomplishments are, and why they are meaningful to you. (这有助于个人更好地了解自己、自己的想法、感受和行为。反思一下自己，问自己最大的成就是什么，以及为什么它们对你有意义。)”可知，本段建议要进行自我反思。B项中的“self-reflection”和下文的“Reflect on yourself”对应。B项：Promote self-reflection on a daily basis.(提倡每天自我反省。)符合语境。故选B。
【14题详解】
根据上文“Or ponder over what things are holding you back from achieving your goals. (或者思考是什么在阻碍你实现目标。)”可知，空处承接上文，提出要思考如何克服障碍。E项中的“those obstacles”和上文的“what things are holding you back”对应。E项：Think carefully how you can overcome those obstacles. (仔细考虑如何克服这些障碍。)符合语境。故选E。
【15题详解】
根据段落小标题“Probe social issues with thought-inspiring journals .(用发人深省的日记探索社会问题。)”可知，空处对标题进行进一步解释说明，指出写日记对于探索社会问题的好处。G项：Writing Journals is an excellent tool for exploring social problems. (写日记是探索社会问题的极好工具。)符合语境。故选G。
山西省忻州市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末考试英语试题
16．E 17．F 18．A 19．G 20．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些克服自我批评的方法。
16．根据上文“Self-criticism (自我批评) is a mental habit of negatively analyzing and judging ourselves and our actions. If we don’t find a way to overcome self-criticism, we won’t be able to live a happy and satisfying life.(自我批评是一种消极地分析和评判自己和我们的行为的心理习惯。如果我们找不到克服自我批评的方法，我们将无法过上幸福和满意的生活。)”和下文小标题介绍的方法可知，空处承上启下，说明要介绍一些克服自我批评的方法。E项中的“negative thoughts”与上文的“self-criticism”对应。E项：If you’ve been stuck in negative thoughts, here’s what you need to do.(如果你一直陷在消极的想法中，这是你需要做的。)符合语境。故选E。
17．根据段落小标题“Stop Negative Thoughts.(停止消极的想法)”和下文“However, with enough practice, you will make it.(然而，通过足够的练习，你会做到的。)”可知，停止消极的思维方式需要时间练习。F项中的“negative thoughts”与标题对应。F项：It’s important to note that changing your negative thought patterns can take time.(重要的是要注意，改变你的消极思维模式需要时间。)符合语境。故选F。
18．空处为段落小标题。根据下文“Another strategy is to replace negative self-critical thoughts with positive realistic statements. (另一个策略是用积极的现实的陈述取代消极的自我批评想法。)”可知，本段建议要现实一点。下文中的“realistic statements”和A项中的“realistic”对应。A项：Be realistic.(现实一点。)符合语境。故选A。
19．根据上文“It’s all right to set high standards for yourself.(给自己定个高标准没什么大不了的。)”和下文“In addition, desiring to be perfect in everything you pursue can prevent your progress.(此外，追求完美的欲望会阻碍你的进步。)”可知，空处和上文形成转折关系，和下文并列，一起说明追求完美的不利之处。G项：However, falling short of your goals and expectations can make you feel worthless.(然而，达不到你的目标和期望会让你觉得自己毫无价值。)符合语境。故选G。
20．根据下文“However, it’s important to note that comparing yourself to your peers, friends, or family can increase dissatisfaction and unhappiness.(然而，重要的是要注意，将自己与同龄人、朋友或家人比较会增加不满和不快乐。)”可知，空处和下文形成转折关系，说明和别人进行比较是正常的。C项：It’s normal to feel like that everyone has a better life than you.(觉得每个人都比你过得好是很正常的。)符合语境。故选C。
山西省吕梁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末调研测试英语试题
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍了社交媒体的危害。
【36题详解】F根据上文“When you are on social media more often, not only do you spend less quality time with people who are physically present in your life, . . . ”及下文 “Even best friends may face similar situation at times. ”可知，沉溺于社交媒体会使周围的人甚至好友恼怒和产生误解，可知F符合上下文语境。
【37题详解】G根据小标题及上文“. . . the more negative feelings they experience, including depression. ”及下文“. . . these negative feelings and depressive symptoms. . . ”可知这部分讲述沉溺于社交媒体会让人情绪沮丧，尤其是对有焦虑和抑郁症状的人们而言，故此处选G。
【38题详解】C根据小标题及下文 “. . . when we don't feel like putting in the hard work. . . ”内容可知这部分说明沉溺于社交媒体对实现人生目标的影响，选C项符合段意。
【39题详解】A根据下文整段内容可知，这部分说明了社交媒体与创造力的关系，A选项符合小标题。
【40题详解】D 根据空前一句及全文内容可知此处表转折，劝诫人们规避社交媒体的负面影响，故选D。
山西省长治市2023-2024学年高二上学期1月期末英语试
16．A 17．E 18．G 19．F 20．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国结这门艺术，包括其历史、在古代和现在的用法等情况。
16．前文“Can knots be a form of art (结能成为一种艺术吗)”提出结能否作为艺术的问题，后文“A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of rope to be a variety of shapes and varying complexity. (中国结是一种用一根绳子打结编织成各种形状和复杂程度的结)”介绍中国结的概念，因此A项“It truly is in China (在中国确实如此)”符合语境，说明结在中国的确是一门艺术，回答前文的问题，引出后文的概念，其中的China和后文的Chinese呼应。故选A。
17．前文“Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones. (编织结的人可以使用各种颜色，但他们通常编织深红色的)”介绍结常常是深红色的，因此E项“The color red signifies good fortune (红色象征着好运)”符合语境，说明红色的寓意，解释用红色的原因，承接前文，其中的red在前文有同词复现。故选E。
18．前文“One-hundred-thousand-year-old tools that were probably used to tie and untie knots have been discovered, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. (已经发现了十万年以前可能用来打结和解开结的工具，古代文献中也有关于结的记载)”介绍已知的有关结的考古发现文献记载，后文“It is known that they were used to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era (618—907). (已知的是，在唐代（618—907），它们被用来象征和表达思想和感情)”介绍已知的结在唐代的象征性用法，因此G项“But it isn’t known when they first started to be used symbolically (但不知道它们是什么时候开始被象征性地使用的)”符合语境，指出其首次象征性用法的时间是未知的，和前文构成转折，引出后文，其中的they指代前文的knots，symbolically与后文的symbolize呼应。故选G。
19．前文“Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. (即使在今天，中国结仍然具有丰富的象征意义)”说明中国结具有象征意义，后文“For example, in ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a sign of their love. (例如，在古代，甚至现在，恋人可能会给一个结作为他们的爱的标志)”举例说明恋人之间的结的象征意义，因此F项“They therefore hold emotional value when given as gifts (因此，作为礼物赠送时，它们具有情感价值)”符合语境，介绍中国结作为礼物时的情感价值，承接前文，后文的例子是对选项内容的支撑，其中的They指代前文的Chinese knots。故选F。
20．空处是段落标题，需统领段落内容，且需和其他段落标题一样是名词短语的形式。根据后文“Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing or as good luck charms (护身符). (除了作为象征性的礼物或信息，如果他们穿着传统的中国服装，结仍然被使用，或作为好运的护身符)”可知，本段主要介绍结在现在的用处，因此C项“Modern usage of artistic knots (艺术结的现代用法)”符合语境，契合段落内容。故选C。
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