湖南省常德市临澧县重点中学2023-2024学年高二下学期入学考试英语试题(无答案 无听力音频 无听力原文)

临澧一中高二下学期入学考试英语试卷
第一部 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题.每小题1.5分.满分75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。
例How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15
答案是C。
1. What does the man plan to do tonight
A. Watch a movie. B. Attend a meeting. C. Work on the presentation.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. The cat care tips. B. The competition rules. C. The award-winning photo.
3. Why will the woman call Anne
A. To look for help. B. To express thanks. C. To give some information.
4. Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery store.
5. What is the topic of tonight's program
A. Cooking methods. B. Farming tools. C. Animal shelters.
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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Doing some shopping. B. Taking a driving test.
C. Playing a computer game.
7. What does the woman think of what the man did
A. It was useless. B. It was incorrect. C. It was unimportant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman want the man to do right after school
A. Cook dinner. B. Do homework. C. Look after his brother.
9. Why is the man asked to speak to Roger
A. To cancel a visit. B. To ask for leave. C. To discuss a plan.
10. What relation is Julie to the man probably
A. His sister. B. His mom. C. His teacher.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman like about the store in Chapel Hill
A. Its wide choices. B. Its low price. C. Its quality costumes
12. Why does the woman ask the man to go with her
A. To keep her company. B. To offer her a ride. C. To give her some advice.
13. What will the woman do to thank the man
A. Treat him to lunch. B. Practice a song with him.
C. Teach him to play the guitar.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What motivates the group
A. The love for creating artworks.
B. The pleasure of helping others.
C. The wish to improve the community.
15. How has the local government helped the group
A. By renting a room. B. By providing money. C. By creating a website.
16. Where can people buy the bottles
A. On the Internet. B. In the shops. C. From the town hall.
17. How many members does the group have now
A. Three. B. Five. C. Eight.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Drama teachers. B. Acting students. C. Fellow actors.
19. What does the speaker think an unreliable manager would do
A. Charge a fee in advance.
B. Ask for money for every job.
C. Take 10% of an actor's earnings.
20. How does the speaker feel about Jeremy
A. Grateful. B. Curious. C. Disappointed.
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
London Theatre Shows
Alice In Wonderland
Each ticket to the show includes free entry to Kew Gardens. Alice in Wonderland is playing at the Kew Gardens from 22 July to 28 August 2023.
Running time: 1 hour 10 minutes with no interval（幕间休息）
Performance days
Matinees （日场）: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Important information: Children under 2 years old go free.
Back To The Future: The Musical
It is based on the iconic Back to the Future films. Back to the Future:
The Musical tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, London are available to book for performances up to 11 February 2024.
Age restrictions: Suitable for general audience aged 6+. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Sunday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
This show sees Blippi in the ultimate curiosity adventure. Dance; sing, and learn with Blippi as he discovers what makes different cities unique and special. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour runs at Rose Theatre, Kingston from 29 August to 9 September 2023.
Age restrictions: Recommended for ages 2+.
Running time: I hour(no interval)
Performance days
Matinees: Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. Saturday, Sunday
Dinosaur World Live
Join our brave explorers across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Dinosaur World Live runs from 11 August to 3 September 2023 at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London.
Age restrictions:3+
Running time:50 mins +a 15-minute post show
Performance days
Matinees: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
21. What do we know about Back to the Future: The Musical
A. It has no performances on Tuesdays.
B. Booking starts on 11 February 2024.
C. Children under 3 years old can go free.
D. It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes without intervals.
22. Where should you go if you want to learn more about cities around the world
A. Kew Gardens. B. Adeiphi Theatre.
C. Rose Theatre, Kingston. D. Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
23. Which show provides after-show interaction
A. Alice In Wonderland B. Dinosaur World Live
C. Back To The Future: The Musical D. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
B
Like many people, Stimpson, who is nearly 80, has noticed an alarming loss of wildlife in his lifetime. The clouds of swifts （雨燕） of his childhood have disappeared.
A loss of nesting（筑巢的） sites is driving the decline of swifts in the UK, whose numbers are believed to have dropped by about 57% in 22 years. These birds—which are now on the UK's red list—are site-specific, meaning each spring they come back to the same spot after flying thousands of miles from Africa. The problem is that lots of old barns（谷仓） and houses have been upgraded and repaired and nesting sites have disappeared.
Thirteen years ago no one was making swift boxes, so Stimpson started. "I'm not a carpenter （木匠）, I'm a salesman, but I thought I'd certainly give it a go," he says. When he started he could make three a day, now on a really good day he can make 30."The government and big wildlife organizations don't end up doing much to stop wildlife loss. We seem to have too many pen-pushers and not enough workers," he says. "We could do an awful lot more than we're doing."
He believes local action groups are much more effective and has been working with a number of them. "The number of swift groups that have started up in the last five to eight years is quite staggering. And they seem to go from strength to strength," he says.
"Swifts are the one thing where an individual can make a significant difference," says Dick Newell, from Action for Swifts, who has 66 pairs of nesting swifts in his village of Landbeach in Cambridgeshire,20 of them nesting on his house.
Newell says developers should put a swift brick in every new building, and he has been working with housebuilding company Taylor Wimpey to make this happen. Exeter city council has started incorporating them into new buildings, as well as the Duchy of Cornwall, and local councils are getting on board. Others are working on bee bricks and hedgehog （刺猬） holes in new developments.
24. What led to the swifts' decline in the UK
A. A loss of food. B. A lack of nesting sites.
C. Their being removed from the red list. D. Their deaths during their long journey.
25. What is Stimpson's attitude towards the practice of the government and big wildlife organizations
A. Curious. B. Doubtful. C. Tolerant. D. Negative.
26. What does the underlined word "staggering" in paragraph 4 mean
A. Misleading. B. Shocking. C. Confusing. D. Disturbing.
27. What does Newell advise developers to do
A. Build fewer buildings in rural areas. B. Increase buildings made of bricks.
C. Include a swift brick in new buildings. D. Give special attention to bees and hedgehogs.
C
Science fiction has long entertained the idea of artificial intelligence becoming conscious. Many researchers say that Al systems aren't yet at the point of consciousness, but the pace of AI evolution（发展） has got them considering: how would we know if they were
To answer this, a group of 19 neuroscientists（神经系统科学家）, philosophers and computer scientists have come up with a checklist of standards that, if met, would indicate whether a system has a high chance of being conscious. The authors made the effort because "it seemed like there was a real lack of detailed, thoughtful discussion of AI consciousness." says co-author Robert Long, a philosopher at the Center for Al Safety.
The team says that a failure to identify whether an Al system has become conscious has important moral implications. If something has been labelied "conscious", according to co-author Megan Peters, a neuroscientist at the University of California, "that changes a lot about how we as human beings feel that entity（独立存在的个体） should be treated". Long adds that, as far as he can tell, not enough effort has been made by the companies building advanced AI systems to evaluate the models for consciousness and make plans for what to do if that happens.
One of the challenges in studying consciousness in AI is defining what it means to be conscious. Peters says that for the report, the researchers focused on "phenomenal consciousness".
Many neuroscience-based theories describe the biological basis of consciousness. But there is no agreement on which is the right one. To create their framework, the authors therefore used a range of these theories. The idea is that if an Al system functions in a way that matches aspects of many of these theories, then there is a greater likelihood that it is conscious.
They argue that this is a better approach to assessing consciousness than simply putting a system through a behavioral test—say, asking Chat GPT whether it is conscious, or challenging it and seeing how it responds. That's because Al systems have become remarkably good at mimicking （模仿） humans.
28. What does Robert Long say about present research on AI consciousness
A. It is far from enough. B. It is progressing rapidly.
C. it has shown promising insights into it. D. It has learnt a lot from previous research.
29. What would change if Al systems became conscious according to Megan Peters
A. Their final applications. B. How humans treat them.
C. Their moral responsibilities. D. How humans make future plans.
30. What is a challenge of studying AI consciousness
A. Providing a definition of it.
B. Uncovering the reason behind it.
C. Measuring Al's ability to mimic humans.
D. Comparing AI consciousness and human consciousness.
31. How do the researchers identify whether an AI system is conscious
A. By observing its responses to digital signals and online questions.
B. By checking its understanding of some neuroscience-based theories.
C. By comparing its functional patterns with neuroscience-based theories.
D. By conducting experiments and tests to measure its level of self-awareness.
D
More than 170,000 people in California are unhoused. Even as the state has poured resources into fighting against the problem, the number of people without homes has ticked upward in recent years. On the surface, the state has one key advantage for people without a reliable roof over their heads: relatively consistent and livable weather. So one of my first thoughts when I heard news of a hurricane attacking Los Angeles was just "What will happen to the city's homeless population "
City agencies quickly took action. As it became clear that the Los Angeles region could experience an extreme downpour and subsequent flooding, outreach teams fanned out across the river bank and da m areas across the city that have become home to a significant unhoused population, offering support to move them into shelters and motels（汽车旅馆）.
Despite that, it's obvious that the effects of climate change will hit the most vuinerable （脆弱的） hardest. We see this globally as extreme weather events hit countries that have contributed the least to the problem.
The most notable connection between climate change and the US housing crisis is the threat extreme weather poses to unhoused people. More unhoused people are affected as climate change drives increasingly unpredictable weather. People without homes know how to respond to expected seasonal events. But events like a near-hurricane in Los Angeles or a wildfire in Maui can catch populations with limited access to information off guard.
Another link worth considering is the way in which climate change creates more homelessness and further stresses on housing systems. Hurricane Katrina, for example, displaced 800,000 people. Four years later, 12,000 people remained without shelter.
Housing has been —and will continue to be—a key issue in Maui too as it recovers from the wildfire that killed more than 100 people. Maui has alrcady had a housing crisis, the result of a high cost of living driven in large part by the tourism industry. And, now, many more are left looking for places to stay. Ashley Kelly , the chief operating officer at Hawaii's Family Life Center. said," Finding housing for any new clients is just not possible right now.
32. What contributes to the increase of the unhoused population in California
A. Its mild weather. B. Its inclusive local culture.
C. Its limited basic facilities. D. Its relaxed state policies.
33. What did outreach teams do in response to the hurricane in Los Angeles
A. They built dams to prevent flooding.
B. They moved homeless people to safe places.
C. They sought low-cost housing from city agencies.
D. They surrounded the river bank to keep people away
34. Which word can best describe Maui's housing circumstances now according to Ashley Kelly
A. Mysterious. B. Exceptional. C. Changeable. D. Difficult.
35. What is the text mainly about
A. Ways of Americans relocating disaster-affected populations.
B. The significance of timely weather updates for the homeless.
C. The link between climate change and the housing crisis in the US.
D. Approaches of homeless Americans to dealing with natural disasters.
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项。
Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and landscapes, learn about different ways of life, and simply have an adventure. It can also help you open your mind to new ideas and perspectives. ___36___ They provide insight, tips, and inspiration for people looking to explore the world around them. From detailed guides to personal stories, these books offer readers a way to experience the world without ever leaving their homes.
One book that perfectly captures（描述） the spirit of travel is The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande. ___37___ Through her moving writing style, Grande paints a vivid picture of the struggles and joys of crossing a physical and cultural border.
Her book has a great impact on readers. ___38___ By sharing her own experiences, Grande offers hope and inspiration to anyone looking to take the leap and explore the world around them.
One of the greatest benefits of traveling to places inspired by books for students is the opportunity to explore and learn about many different cultures. Immersing （使沉浸） yourself in unfamiliar surroundings can help open your eyes to different ways of life. ___39___
Being able to communicate effectively with those from different backgrounds is essential for any student. especially in today's international society. ___40___ It can further improve conversation and fluency.
Lastly, by traveling to places inspired by books, students will gain a deeper understanding of the works that inspired them to take the journey in the first place.
A. Meeting new people can be invaluable.
B. That's why there are so many books about traveling.
C. Literary works often include ideas beyond a reader's imagination.
D. It can even help you gain insight into why people live differently from you.
E. It's an inspiring story that will stay with them long after they finish the last page.
F. Traveling ab road helps students practice using their language skills in real-life situations.
G. In this book, Grande describes her journey from Mexico to America and how it shaped her life.
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。
Chloe Smith is a 6-year-old girl from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she ___41___ something shiny under a pile of rubbish. She picked up the ___42___ to take home, as she often did on her treasure-hunting walks. Chloe was later ___43___ to discover she had found a stolen Olympic gold medal.
The medal belonged to former canoeist （划艇运动员） Joe Jacobi, who won gold while ___44___ for Team USA in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. The medal, along with other personal belongings, was ___45___ in May of 2016 when someone broke into Jacobi's can Though police managed to ___46___ some of his stolen items, they hadn't been able to find his ___47___ Olympic medal. It may have been lost forever, if not for a 6-year-old girl's treasure--hunting ___48___ .
Chloe's dad had seen Jacobi's story on the news, and ___49___ realized it was his stolen property. He found Jacobi's email and sent him pictures of the treasure. After ___50___ the medal, Jacobi was astonished, just speechless.
Chloe was ___51___ to give it back after speaking with Jacobi on the phone. ___52___ , Jacobi promised to speak to her class when school begins again this fall. The ___53___of this little girl reuniting an Olympian with his beloved possession is ___54___ . When we talk about character and doing the ___55___ thing, Chloe represents the Olympic values in every sense of the word.
41. A sought B. buried C. noticed D. dropped
42. A. waste B. object C. material D. antique
43. A. embarrassed B. satisfied C. frightened D. shocked
44. A. competing B. applying C. coaching D. preparing
45. A. broken B. stolen C. replaced D . deserted
46. A. purchase B. register C. preserve D. recover
47. A. secured B. prized C. advertised D. priced
48. A. project B. decision C. habit D. idea
49. A. quickly B. gradually C. really D. carefully
50. A. identifying B. obtaining C. evaluating D. investigating
51. A. sorry B. eager C. upset D. hesitant
52. A. in addition B. In fact C. In return D. In advance
53. A. purpose B. report C. attempt D. story
54. A. heart-warming B. breath-taking C. eye-catching D. life-changing
55. A. important B. simple C. interesting D. right
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。
Qipao, a traditional dress for females in China, is reputed as one of the traditional Chinese 56______(costume) and an irreplaceable cultural heritage in the fashion world. Though 57______(debate) by experts about the exact time of its occurrence, it is believed that Qipao originated from a type of Manchurian female garment in the Qing Dynasty(1632-1912).
Qipao mainly 58___(feature) a stand-up collar, Chinese knotted buttons, and a tight-fitting waist, is usually made from silk or cotton. Two major styles of modern Qipao. 59______ were established in the progression, are the Shanghai style and the Beijing style. 60______ former, absorbing western elements of design and tailoring, leads the fashion trend. 61______ is generally accepted by scholars that the craze for Qipao in the Republican Period is a 62______(nature) result of the rise of women's pursuit of freedom. Wearing Qipao. which is 63______(basic) a one-piece robe, carries a symbolic sense of promoting gender equality. Later on, the priority of Qipao shifted from a political expression to aesthetic（审美的）emphasis. It was chosen 64______ the Republic of China's mandarin dress in 1929. Since the reform and opening-up policy 65______(adopt) in China, Qipao has been designated（命名） as the formal dress for female diplomats in foreign affairs activities.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
第33届夏季奥林匹克运动会将于2024年8月在法国首都巴黎举行，现面向社会招募志愿者。假设你是李华，请根据自己的情况写一封80词左右的申请信。内容包括：
1.热爱体育：
2.法语流利；
3.性格外向开朗，有组织能力。
请按如下格式作答：
Dear Sir or Madam.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business-a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don't have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn't shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. "How about singing together in the talent show " She grinned, "I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can't help following you here." Gosh, I couldn't believe my cars. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world's prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
"You two The talent show for the food bank " My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. "A big occasion. Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you'll be a perfect match." Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I rehearsed almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not able to perform.
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。
I was completely knocked out by the news________________________________________________________
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Finally came the big moment.___________________________________________________________________
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