吉林省通化市梅河口市2023-2024学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题（含答案）

梅河口市2023-2024学年高二下学期开学考试 英语
第I卷(共60分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分15分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。答案写在答题卡上。
例：How much is the shirt A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15. 答案是C。
1. What does the man's father probably do
A. An actor. B. A writer. C. A film director.
2. What will the woman do
A. Cook dinner. B. Go on a diet. C. Order a takeaway.
3. Where will the man take his next holiday
A. In a city. B. In a desert. C. At the seaside.
4. How do the speakers find social media detox
A. Embarrassing B. Challenging C. Accessible.
5. What will the woman do next
A. She will check out B. She will have a meeting. C. She will reserve a room.
第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
听下面3段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选 项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完 后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To send an email. B. To deliver a package C. To place an order.
7. When do they plan to meet
A. Right now. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.
8 How will the woman probably pay
A. In cash. B. By check. C. Through e-payment.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What is the first step in the application process
A. Downloading an app. B. Paying for the service charge.
C. Completing an application form.
10. Which personal information is required for the application
A. Identification proof. B. Health condition. C. Educational experiences.
11. What is closely related to the minimum income
A. The types of credit cards. B. The number of credit cards. C. The banks of offering service.
听第8段材料，回答第12至15题。
12. Which one tops the speaker's movie list
A. Elf. B. Home Alone. C. The Little Prince.
13. What gives The Little Prince a modern touch
A. Adding a new role. B. Leading the box office. C. Being based on a true story.
14. What type of movie is Elf
A. A comedy. B. A documentary. C. A cartoon.
15. What does the speaker think of Home Alone
A. It's still popular. B. It's educational. C. It's out of date.
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
Bristol Old Vic
When the Theatre Royal(now Bristol Old Vic)was built, electricity hadn't been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you'll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day, Here are some of them.
BEGINNING
In 1764 businessmen Alexander Edgar and Thomas Symons suggested building a new theatre between Baldwin Street and the back of Coopers' Hall in King Street. The estimated cost was 2,000 to be split among 40 subscribers, but the building work cost more than expected. Owning shares allowed them to influence decisions about the theatre.
SILVER TICKET
Each of the original Bristol Old Vic shareholders was given a silver ticket that promised sight of any performance held at the theatre. As the holders were clever businessmen. they insisted that the silver tickets could be loaned or traded. This enabled them to make some extra money but made it extremely difficult for the theatre managers to keep track of who was allowed to see shows for free.
250TH BIRTHDAY
In May 2016, the theatre celebrated its 250th birthday! As the oldest continuously- working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cincma was hired to create a film of the theatre's historical highlights which was projected (放映)onto the theatre itself.
21. Where can you find the three mentioned documents
A. At Baldwin Street.
B. At Coopers' Hall in King Street.
C. At the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
D. At Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
22. How was the theatre's 250th birthday celebrated
A. By making a film projected in theatres across England.
B. By building Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
C. By releasing silver ticket in memory of the birthday.
D. By creating a film about its history.
23. What's the purpose of the text
A. To introduce some information of Bristol Old Vic.
B. To change people's view on Bristol Old Vic.
C. To recommend a movie related to the theatre.
D. To compare the theatre and others.
B
For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge-but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26. 2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.
While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich. a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.
The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother's side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich's face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.
Rich later said in the video's caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was "a moment I hope neither of us ever forget". Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. "She knew I had struggled the last few miles. "Rich said. "She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24. ”
In the video, Rich's facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then. Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line, "she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption. “And then she just held me. She held me. ”
In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children. but perhaps not as hands-on as this one.
24. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line
A. She fell down all of a sudden.
B. She was far behind others.
C. She felt herself struggling.
D. She was interrupted by Avery.
25. How did Avery react to the accident
A. She helped Rich run to the finish line.
B. She tried to call for help at once,
C. She ran the rest in place of Rich.
D. She shouted encouraging words to Rich.
26. How did Rich feel about Avery's response
A. Doubtful. B. Content. C. Concerned. D. Expected.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream
B. A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream
C. A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother's Race By Mistake
D. A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race
C
Located within the beautiful landscape of Wisconsin's Lake Chippewa lies a natural wonder that poses a unique challenge for the local community. This hidden wonder is none other than a giant floating island. The island, composed of plants and trees, occasionally floats around the lake, causing a significant inconvenience by blocking a vital bridge. Later, the local people proposed a solution to this problem. Every year, local boat owners work together and push the island away from the bridge.
Lake Chippewa was born in 1923 when a vast bog( 沼 泽 )was transformed through flooding. Soon after that, many of the peat( 泥 炭 ) bogs started rising to the surface and became perfect growing spots for plants, with seeds carried by wind and wild birds to this floating place. Over the years, these bogs have grown plants and trees and turned into full islands. As time goes by, plants take root, and the oldest islands even have trees that act as sails when the wind blows, moving the entire floating mass around the lake.
Although the decades-old floating island does not relocate constantly, when it does, it causes trouble for the community by blocking the vital bridge that serves as the only passage between the lake's East and West sides. The only solution is to gather a fleet of boats, and not just one or two, but dozens of boats working together to push the island away. “It takes a community's effort, and you must have the winds at your back to push them in, "said a resident. Moving the island also requires precision( 精 确 ) , as merely relocating it a short distance may result in its return within days.
Some people have suggested blowing up the floating islands to get rid of the problem. However, the big bog in Lake Chippewa has been around for decades, and in that time a wealth of animal and plant species have made it their home. Therefore, local authorities prefer they be dealt with in a way that won't negatively impact wildlife, highlighting the delicate balance between human convenience and environmental conservation. The annual tradition of relocating Lake Chippewa's floating island is evidence to the coexistence of humanity and nature, a heartwarming display of community unity, and a reminder of the importance of preserving the unique habitats that enrich our world
28. What does the underlined word “solution” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Building a new bridge. B. Transforming the vast bog.
C. Moving the floating island away. D. Reconstructing the local community.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The formation of the floating island.
B. The history of flooding in Lake Chippewa.
C. The abundance of species in Lake Chippewa.
D. The impact of the wind on the floating island.
30. What do we know about the relocation work from paragraph 3
A. It is usually finished within days.
B. It is demanding in cooperation and precision.
C. It can only be carried out during windless days.
D. It greatly disturbs the community residents lives.
31. Why do the local authorities refuse to blow up the island
A. To save costs for local people.
B. To ensure the safety of residents.
C. To increase the bond between communities.
D. To protect the wildlife species on the island.
D
Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best at a right length. A multi-year study of older adults found that both short and long sleepers experienced greater cognitive(认知的)decline than people who slept a proper amount, even when the effects of early Alzheimer's disease were taken into account.
“Our study suggests that there is a middle range, or ‘sweet spot', for total sleep time where cognitive performance is stable over time. Short and long sleep time is associated with worse cognitive performance, "said first author Brendan Lucey, an associate professor of the Washington University Sleep Medicine Center. “An unanswered question is if we can intervene( 干 预 ) to improve sleep, would that have a positive effect on their cognitive performance so they no longer decline We need more further data to answer this question. ”
Lucey and colleagues turned to volunteers who participated in Alzheimer's studies through the university's Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center. Such volunteers experienced annual clinical and cognitive assessments, and provided a blood sample to be tested. For this study, each participant slept with a tiny EEG monitor attached to their heads for four to six nights to measure their brain activities during sleep.
The researchers found a U-shaped relationship between sleep and cognitive decline. Overall, cognitive scores declined for the groups that slept less than 4. 5 or more than 6. 5 hours per night while scores stayed stable for those in the middle of the range.
The U-shaped relationship held true for measures of specific sleep stages, including rapid-eye movement(REM)sleep and non-REM sleep. Moreover, the same is true even after considering the factors that can affect both sleep and cognition, such as age, sex, levels of Alzheimer's proteins.
“It was particularly interesting to see that not only those with short amounts of sleep but also those with long amounts of sleep had more cognitive decline, "said Professor Beau M. Ances.
“Each person's sleep needs are unique, and people who wake up feeling rested on short or long sleep schedules should not feel forced to change their habits, ”said co-senior author David Holtzman, MD. “But those who are not sleeping well should be aware that sleep problems often can be treated. ”
32. What is the passage mainly about
A. The good things in life. B. The benefits of best sleep.
C. The effects of Alzheimer's disease. D. The influence of sleep time on cognition.
33. According to the passage, which sleep time is suitable
A. 4 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 7 hours. D. 7. 5 hours
34. What can we know about U-shaped relationship
A. Cognition is related to different sleep stages.
B. The sleep time has no connection with cognitive scores.
C. The longer sleep time is, the higher cognitive scores are.
D. It no longer exists when age, sex, and so on are considered.
35. What docs David Holtzman's words imply
A. Quality of a person's sleep is the key.
B. People on short sleep schedules must change their habits.
C. Long time sleepers do not have cognitive decline.
D. Both long time and short time sleepers have sleep problems.
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.
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。
Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, stretched their legs together on walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) ___41___ themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the ___42___ . “Some day I’d love to do that,” Thompson told Kenneth.
But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. ___43___, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have ___44___ it. “He was not so keen on heights as I was,” she said. So she ___45___ to watch the gliders take flight and land.
Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson ___46___ took to the skies herself, in a paraglider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels ___47___ . Thompson did her second paraglide when she turned 85.
Thompson asked the organizers about the age ___48___ for paragliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you’re ___49___.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90.
Thompson___50___ living above her parents’ shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while ___51___ for her music diplomas (文凭) in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to ___52___ piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 ___53___ a week. She still has 15 pupils on her books.
Is she scared of getting older “Fear No. People say: ‘Isn’t getting old ___54___ ’ I say: ‘No. You are free to do more things that you want to do,’” Thompson said.
“People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn’t ___55___ me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are,” Thompson added.
41.
A. launch B. move C. push D. pull
42.
A. space B. ocean C. earth D. sky
43.
A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Instead
44.
A. cared B. enjoyed C. remembered D. needed
45.
A. pretended B. determined C. continued D. tried
46.
A. quietly B. immediately C. patiently D. finally
47.
A safe B. free C. lucky D. ready
48.
A. standard B. difference C. group D. limit
49.
A. fit B. full C. brave D. calm
50.
A. settled down B. grew up C. went on D. turned up
51.
A. writing B. acting C. studying D. searching
52.
A. teach B. offer C. sell D. show
53.
A. skills B. tasks C. lessons D. performances
54.
A. necessary B. possible C. harmful D. awful
55.
A. threaten B. bother C. control D. surprise
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。
An exhibition titled Symbiosis of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖) opened at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama on Dec 19 and would run until Jan 20.
Sally Huang, 56_________ Chinese Panamanian artist and a doctor of art from Beijing Normal University, presented thirteen paintings, 57_________ combined the freehand brushstrokes of traditional Chinese paintings with the beautiful colors of Latin America, and presented the zodiac animals. Also there were some sculptures(雕刻品)of zodiac animals 58 ___________ display, which were created by Chinese artist Zhang Yong, graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The exhibition 59__________ (include)in the project Painting Our Canals(运河), which was sponsored by the Beijing Culture and Arts Fund this year. The Beijing Culture and Arts Fund is a nonprofit fund. 60 __________(found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism to provide support in the three major fields of stage art, cultural exchange. 61_________ the cultivation(培养) of art talents.
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University, 62_________ (feature)a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama, also inviting artists from both countries 63 __________ (attend)the exhibition as well as hosting academic forums.
The opening ceremony was joined by representatives from both countries, such as the Chinese ambassador to Panama and the vice minister of culture in Panama.
The ambassador expressed some 64__________ (message)congratulating the artists in his speech, while emphasizing that China and Panama should work together to promote 65 ___________ (globe) peace and development.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
上个月你校举办了一年一度的读书月活动, 现校报正在以“The Book I Like Most”为题进 行征文比赛, 请你就读过的一本书写一篇评论。要点如下：
1. 基本信息；2. 主题思想；3. 评价或感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；3. 请按如下格 式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Book I Like Most
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One day, a boy transferred to my class. He walked to the front of the class and introduced himself. “I am Brady, from California. I like basketball and dance.” “Dance! ” Steven yelled. “That’s for girls.” The whole class laughed. Brady’s face turned bright red. At lunch, Brady walked to an empty seat at my table. He was about to sit down when Steven put his foot on the chair. “This seat is taken,” he said. “Sit with the girls.” The others laughed loudly. Brady lowered his head and walked away.
After school, Brady sat alone on the school bus. I felt sorry for him. I thought about sitting with him, but I didn’t want to be made fun of. I remembered how everyone laughed at me when I, a boy, knitted a scarf for my favourite teacher. I didn’t like being laughed at, so I gave up knitting.
But what would have happened if I’d stood up for myself An overwhelming sense of regret and guilt was lingering in my mind all night. So, I was determined to stand by Brady.
The next day, we had gym class. The coach announced that we would have a basketball game and Steven and I were the captains of the two sides. When I picked teammates, I looked around and noticed Brady. I had butterflies in my stomach. I didn’t want to get laughed at again. But soon I knew what I should do.
注意：1. 词数应为120个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I choose Brady!” I said firmly.
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Steven lowered his head and walked to Brady.
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The Book I Like Most
Among all of the books I’ve read, I couldn’t get enough of a book, Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Mitch. The story centers on a successful journalist Mitch keeping visiting his professor, Morrie, Who is weakened by his severe illness. The weekly conversations between them result in a series of lessons on the meaning of life.
Although this book is about dying, it is a pleasant surprise to find that this book is filled with joy and hope. Morrie’s bravery towards the end of his life has made me value my own life more.
Morrie’s wise comments on death and life not only improves our ability to face the death, but enlighten us how to be present. It is a book that should be on everyone’s reading list.
“I choose Brady!” I said firmly. Everybody was shocked. Brady, frozen on the spot, whispered to me, “are you sure about this ” I beamed, “Absolutely! I have been there. I know basketball is in your blood.” Hearing my words, his face cracked into a smile. In the game, Brady was a beast in grace. He made 10 baskets and even stole the ball from Steven four times. In the end, our team, the underdog, won! Everyone embraced Brady.
Steven lowered his head and walked to Brady. This time he swallowed his pride and patted Brady on the shoulder. “Not bad! Bro! Where did you learn those moves ” Steven asked. “Ballet class,” Brady replied with a smile. From then on, our school team had got an MVP and Brady, on the other hand, won a ballet fan called Steven.