河北省衡水英才学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题(无答案 无听力音频 无听力原文)

高二上学期英语期末测试卷
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。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 does the man want to buy
A．suit. B．A shirt. C．A tie.
2．What does the man think of the boy
A．He is a perfect student. B．He is indifferent to everyone. C．He is very different from his sisters.
3．Which part of the house has been repaired
A．The roof. B．The walls. C．The doors.
4．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a library. B．In a hotel. C．In a restaurant.
5．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Wait patiently. B．Tighten her seatbelt. C．Go to the bathroom
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 is the man complaining about
A．He didn’t get enough sleep. B．His homework is difficult. C．There is too much noise.
7．How does the woman feel
A．Apologetic. B．Indifferent. C．Angry.
听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。
8．When did the woman first see the man
A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening.
9．What is the man doing
A．Cooking. B．Fishing. C．Walking.
10．What will the woman do next
A．Buy some fish. B．Cook dinner. C．Have a conversation.
听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。
11．What color is the man’s hair now
A．White. B．Black. C．Brown.
12．What is the man’s earliest memory
A．Being in a pool. B．Playing with cars. C．Being on a swing.
13．How old is the man
A．Fifteen. B．Eighteen. C．Twenty-one.
听第9段材料，回答第14-16题。
14．Why was the new piece of furniture so cheap
A．It was very dirty. B．All the legs were weak. C．The back had a small problem.
15．What color is the old sofa
A．Yellow. B．Green. C．White.
16．What does the man say about the woman
A．She is not very neat.
B．She doesn’t like the white color.
C．She often finds things at discounted prices.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When did the South Africa become independent
A．In 1902. B．In 1916. C．In 1961.
18．What is the speaker’s racial background
A．Native African. B．A mix of different groups. C．Half Dutch and half English.
19．What was described as the most important destination in Cape Town
A．Table Mountain. B．The Cape of Good Hope. C．The Nelson Mandela Museum.
20．What will the speaker probably do with the listeners first
A．Tour the city. B．Go to a hotel. C．Hike a mountain.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80A. D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80entrances, seating 50, 000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250, 000 people.
These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat-tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D. P. R. Korea. Capacity:150, 000. Opened: May 1, 1989.
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity:107, 601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106, 572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity:104, 944. Opened: October 7, 1922.
Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102, 512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
21．How many people could the Circus Maximus hold
A．104, 944. B．107, 601. C．About 150, 000. D．About 250, 000.
22．Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest
A．Michigan Stadium. B．Beaver Stadium. C．Ohio Stadium. D．Kyle Field.
23．What do the listed stadiums have in common
A．They host big games. B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans. D．They are favored by architects.
B
High school often serves to prepare students for a college education, or it might be the last stop on the educational journey for some people. No matter which path one may select, high school life offers students the opportunities to achieve a great deal of learning, get to know themselves, or simply have fun.
In America, high school is a special experience with a culture of its own. Public high schools exist in all communities. Every community in the United States has a public school system, teaching children at primary and secondary levels. These schools are free and supported mainly by taxes, with additional aid from states and governments. Private high schools are a choice for parents who want to give their child a better education. They are often very expensive. Private schools are usually famous for their academic reputation (学术声望). This academic reputation is related to college preparation.
In high school, students study various academic subjects such as English, literature, foreign languages, maths, science, history, geography and so on. Some large high schools have classes that teach job-related subjects like auto mechanics, cooking and others, in order to provide students with skills needed for certain jobs. High school. might also offer “honours classes” for particularly smart and sharp students.
Some states give basic skills exams during the last year of the high school process to make sure that certain academic standards are met, but, again, high school curricula (课程) vary greatly among communities.
High school sports, particularly basketball and football, are often organised. Inter-city and cross-town competitions are often held. These competitions are popular, especially in communities that do not have their own professional sports teams. Nearly all high school teams have nicknames: the Knights and the Tigers being some famous examples.
24．Which of the following is not the supporting source of public school
A．Taxes. B．States. C．Community. D．Governments.
25．Which of the following statements is true about private schools in the United States
A．Private schools are a better choice for parents than public schools.
B．All private high schools in the United States are very expensive.
C．Private schools can usually provide better college preparation.
D．There is a private school system in every community.
26．What does the author say about American high schools
A．Some schools have special classes for smart students.
B．Some states set academic standards in the first year.
C．Sports competitions are only in the city or town.
D．All communities have their own professional sports teams.
27．What might be the best title for the text
A．Life in the USA B．Education in the USA
C．Public Schools and Private Schools in the USA D．High Schools in the USA
C
Life is hard—even harder than anyone thought it would be. When you were younger, you dreamed of the world being your playground, and you were told that you could do anything and be anyone you wanted. Somehow, though, things haven’t been the smooth sailing that you wanted them to be. The world seems to go against you, and the last thing you want to hear is “Cheer up!”
Still, there’s a couple of things you might not notice about your situation. Next time you’re down, maybe the following will provide motivation.
Firstly, not everything is bad. It’s a well-accepted fact that bad news makes for sensational (极好的) television ratings. The fact is that something negative catches a lot more attention than something positive, and that’s because it’s easy to see things in a negative light. However, that shouldn’t distract you from the bigger picture.
Resist the tunnel vision that results from constant negativity. Remember that even though there’s lots of really nasty stuff going on, you’re surrounded by some pretty awesome stuff as well.
You should also remember other people aren’t you. No one likes being compared to another person. What makes it even worse, if that’s even possible, is when you do it to yourself.
Stop comparing yourself to another person and you’ll realize that you’re much more awesome than you give yourself credit for.
Lastly, failure isn’t where the game stops. So you tried something new, but you didn’t follow through. Frustrated at yourself, you stop trying. As a result, your quality of life goes down terribly. You’ve given up on it, though, because you don’t see the point (since you failed the first time).
Now, you’re an adult. The things you are trying are much more complicated than five-year-old you. However, your behaviour shouldn’t change in the slightest—when you fail in something, that’s just more information in your data bank. You know that method doesn’t work, so try another one! And another one after that! Do this until you figure it out. Giving up is for losers, and you sure aren’t one of those.
28．The author mentioned bad news in order to show that ______.
A．bad news makes people see things in a negative light
B．bad news is more likely to catch people’s eyes
C．bad news attracts people to see positive things
D．bad news has a negative effect on television ratings
29．What does the underlined part “nasty stuff” in Para. 4 probably mean
A．Unstable emotions. B．Important events.
C．Amazing incidents. D．Something unpleasant.
30．How should we view failure according to the passage
A．We will change our behaviour. B．We will keep trying the old method.
C．We should learn from failure. D．We should think in a more complicated way.
31．What is the passage mainly about
A．It inspires us to learn from negative experiences.
B．It compares negative and positive experiences.
C．It criticizes those who are affected by bad experiences.
D．It discusses how negative experiences affect others.
D
I was riding my special motorbike this past weekend and stopped at a store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me ” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.” He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.
As we came back to the store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” Then she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things—and I will, too.” Her father hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer (祷告) just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.
32．What can we know about the author
A．He was a disabled man. B．He usually drove too fast.
C．He worked in a store. D．He often helped people in trouble.
33．How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride
A．Anxious. B．Embarrassed. C．Surprised. D．Moved.
34．According to the passage, the girl ______.
A．was not allowed to do some sports
B．used to be a completely healthy person
C．was unwillingly to communicate with a stranger
D．usually felt sad about life because of her disability
35．What did the author’s gift refer to according to the girl’s father
A．The motorbike. B．The wheelchair. C．The ride. D．The prayer.
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。
It can be hard to be enthusiastic about your job after you’ve been at it for a while. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new job. There are so many different things you can try to help make your present job feel a little more exciting.
Change your routine. 36．______ The first thing in the morning for you to do is to check your emails. Do you think you really need to do so Is there a reason why teams always meet at a certain time Start by questioning the way you’ve gotten used to doing things. 37．______
Don’t be serious with yourself. It’s important to take your work seriously, but that doesn’t mean you have to take yourself too seriously. Happiness matters. 38．______ So, allow yourself to have some laughs and some fun with friends at work from time to time.
Take a vacation. Just because you feel bored at work, that doesn’t mean you aren’t also super busy and maybe even stressed. Routine tasks can be both dull and stressful. Stress and tension can affect feelings. 39．______ Maybe you’d feel less bored at work after having a bit of time to relax yourself.
40．______ A really effective way to add a little freshness to your life is to devote yourself to learning something new every day. It doesn’t have to be something big, or something hard. You could just watch a Ted Talk video about a topic that interests you, for example. It doesn’t even have to relate directly to your job. Just learning one new thing each day should help bring a little excitement to your routine.
A．Then, change it up a bit.
B．Learn something new every day.
C．And, it’s important to have fun at work.
D．Make more friends while working hard.
E．Maybe a vacation would do you some good.
F．You don’t have to quit your old job to learn something difficult.
G．One of the first steps toward shaking things up is to look at your daily pattern.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It began in November 2016, when Hinton, then 17, got a text message from an 41 number inviting him to Thanks giving. When he asked who it was, the person responded: “Your grandma.”
“Grandma Can I have your 42 ” the teenager replied. He received a photo of a woman he had never seen before. It was Dench, now 64.
Hinton wrote back, “You’re not my grandma,” 43 a laughing face. Still playing along, he jokingly asked: “Can I still get a 44 though ”
Dench replied: “Of course you can. That’s what grandmas do. Feed everyone.” Hinton soon realized her 45 invitation had turned 46 , and he decided to take Dench up on her 47 . He went to her home in Mesa, Ariz., about a 25-minute drive from his house south of Phoenix, for a Thanks giving meal with her family, including her actual grandson, whom she 48 intended to text instead of Hinton.
Every year since then, the two friends and their families have gathered together for an annual Thanksgiving meal, and this year will be no 49 , despite the virus. Hinton, who shares regular 50 on social media about his Internet-famous friendship with Dench, 51 that the Thanksgiving tradition will 52 this year, as well.
Although Dench was 53 about the misdirected text in 2016 at first, she said, both she and Hinton feel very 54 that it happened. “Family is more than 55 ,” Dench said. “It’s the people you want to be with.”
41．A．unusual B．unknown C．unlucky D．official
42．A．picture B．name C．address D．number
43．A．drawing B．demanding C．misusing D．adding
44．A．plate B．message C．smile D．hand
45．A．regular B．generous C．annual D．mistaken
46．A．interesting B．formal C．genuine D．natural
47．A．promise B．tradition C．offer D．help
48．A．evidently B．plainly C．seemingly D．initially
49．A．answer B．exception C．surprise D．time
50．A．updates B．jobs C．stories D．dialogues
51．A．explained B．realized C．confirmed D．learned
52．A．live on B．come back C．stand out D．catch on
53．A．anxious B．embarrassed C．disappointed D．curious
54．A．proud B．thankful C．moved D．convinced
55．A．company B．care C．support D．blood
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。
I’m Adam, 56．______ freshman at senior high school. The first week was a little 57．______ (confuse). There are some 58．______ (challenge) I have to face in my new school life. First, I had to think carefully about my courses. Chinese is hard to learn, but I hope I can speak it 59．______ (fluent) when I graduate. My adviser 60．______ (recommend) me to sign up for advanced literature because I’m good 61．______ it. Second, I had to choose my extra-curricular activities. I tried 62．______ (join) the school football team though I couldn’t do well in 63．______ at first. Besides that, I joined a volunteer club. In order to be well 64．______ (prepare) for university or whatever else 65．______ (come) in the future, I make up my mind to study harder and get used to the new situation.
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，你的笔友Tom来信说，因为学习忙、锻炼少，他最近经常生病这影响了他的学习。请你根据以上提示，给他写一封信，要点包括：
1．锻炼的重要性；
2．提出锻炼的建议。
注意：
1．词数80左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Your,
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。
During lunchtime, Emma suggested going to the zoo to feed the animals and her mom agreed.
“We’ll stop by the bakery and pick some bread up. Now hurry and eat and then we’ll go. It’s going to be a lovely day. Grandma is coming with us. She’ll be here any minute,” Mom said.
Emma ate her lunch and then ran into her room to get her shoes. The problem was that she could only find one of them. She looked under her bed, but all she could see were dirty towels and pants. She moved some of her toys out of the way, but still couldn’t find her shoe. After she’d checked everywhere in her room, she ran into the kitchen. “Mom, I can’t find my shoe. Will you wait while I look for it ” she asked.
Her mom thought about how many times she’d told Emma to clean her room up. She whispered something to Emma’s grandma and then said to Emma, “You will have to stay at home. Your dad and I will take Ryan to the zoo. Grandma will stay here with you.”
“No! Please wait for me. I want to go to the zoo,” Emma cried. “I’m sorry, Emma. I’ve told you a dozen times to clean your room and you ignored me. You can’t find your shoe now. It’s your own fault for not doing as I asked. You will stay at home.”
Emma ran into her bedroom, crying. Her mom came to the door and said, “Emma, clean that room of yours before I get home. I’ve told grandma not to give you any sweets until you finish the work.” She went out to the car with Ryan and Emma’s dad and then they drove away.
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。
Paragraph1:
Emma sat on her bed and cried for a long time.
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Paragraph2:
Emma and her grandma were sitting at the table, eating when her mom, dad, and Ryan came home.
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