2023-2024 学年第二学期高二年级诊断性监测试题
英 语
本试卷共 8 页，53 小题，满分 120 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题
卡上。并用 2B 铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。
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橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
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如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案
无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。
一、词汇单选题：本题共 10小题，每小题 1分，共 10 分。在每小题的四个选项中，只有一
项符合题目要求。
1. Standing ________, they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls, which is on
the south side of the lake.
A.in the distance B.in contrast C.in the end D.in doubt
2. The emergency nurse can treat __________ injuries without reference to a doctor.
A.practical B.loose C.electronic D.minor
3. In the summer __________, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
A.in advance B.in particular C.in brief D.in case
4. Rembrandt gained a __________ as a master of shadow and light.
A.reputation B.emergency C.representation D.guarantee
5. They spent the night, and then took a coach ________north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper.
A.pleasant B.awesome C.bound D.spectacular
6. After she had been bitten by mosquitoes, she _________some medicine to her skin.
A.delayed B.applied C.slipped D.urged
7. Chen Wei had his dinner __________ when he heard someone screaming from another table.
A.interrupted B.interpreted C.panicked D.operated
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8. The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new ________, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art
Through the Ages.”
A.recognition B.influence C.exhibition D.client
9. If you are not interested in wors of art by classical masters, contemporary art by representative artists is also
__________of your attention
A.worthy B.fond C.capable D.aware
10. Thirdly, there is the “________”, the good thing or feeling we get from the routine.
A.psychology B.cue C.routine D.reward
二、阅读：本题共 16 小题，每小题 2.5 分，共 40 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
Theatres and Entertainment
St David's Hall
St David's Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff's
entertainment centre.With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David's Hall is home to the annual Welsh
Proms Cardiff.It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films
and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshall cardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both
audiences and comedy stars alike.It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn't been on the stage here.If you are
looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru's theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012.This special building is a
place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to
do creative things.Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance,
family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children's shows for more than
100 years.Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK's touring shows, the New Theatre is
Cardiff's oldest surviving traditional theatre.Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
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11.Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted
A.At the New Theatre. B.At the Glee Club. C.At Sherman Cymru. D.At St David's Hall.
12.What can people do at the Glee Club
A.Watch musicals. B.Enjoy comedies. C.See family shows. D.Do creative things.
13.Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff's oldest surviving theatre
A.www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B.www.shermancymru.co.uk
C.www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D.www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
B
We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools.Many young people don't
even realize it's new.For them, it's just normal.
This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival
holiday.I had brought a children's book to read.It had simple words and colorful pictures — a perfect match for his
age.
Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures.As I read, he
reaches out and pokes (戳) the page with his finger.
What's up with that He just likes the pictures, I thought.Then I turned the page and continued.He poked the
page even harder.I nearly dropped the book.I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid
Then I realized what was happening.He was actually a stranger to books.His father frequently amused the
boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them.He
thought my storybook was like that.
Sorry, kid.This book is not part of your high-tech world.It's an outdated, lifeless thing.An antique, like your
grandfather.Well, I may be old, but I'm not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking.I edit video and produce
audio.I use mobile payment.I've even built websites.
There's one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I've spent little time in front of a camera,
since I have a face made for radio.But that didn't stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal
story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star — two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head.But I
will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.
14.What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2
A.Provided shelter for me. B.Became very clear to me.
C.Took the pressure off me. D.Worked quite well on me.
15.Why did the kid poke the storybook
A.He took it for a tablet computer. B.He disliked the colorful pictures.
C.He was angry with his grandpa. D.He wanted to read it by himself.
16.What does the author think of himself
A.Socially ambitious. B.Physically attractive.
C.Financially independent. D.Digitally competent.
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17.What can we learn about the author as a journalist
A.He lacks experience in his job. B.He seldom appears on television.
C.He manages a video department. D.He often interviews internet stars
C
"Why does grandpa have ear hair " Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know "why" and "how"
that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she
dislikes school because "it's not fun to learn. "I am shocked. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can
to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong
My child's experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity -- defined
as "spontaneous （自发的） investigation and eagerness for new information" -drops dramatically in children by
the fourth grade.
In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C. Keil details the
development of wonder — a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey
from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in
wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.
As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms
（因果机制） in the preschool and early elementary school years. They are sensitive to the others' knowledge and
goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children's questions, particularly those about "why" and
"how, " support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.
Unfortunately, as Keil notes, "adults greatly underestimate young children's causal mechanisms. " In the book,
Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children's ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners,
encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.
A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive
quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for
my children that will remain wonder-full.
18. What is a common problem among fourth graders
A. They upset their parents too often. B. They ask too many strange questions.
C. Their love for fun disappears quickly. D. Their desire to learn declines sharply.
19. What can be inferred about children's causal mechanisms in paragraph 4
A. They control children's sensitivity. B. They slightly change in early childhood.
C. They hardly support children's reasoning. D. They develop through children's questioning.
20. How can parents support children's ongoing wonder according to Keil
A. By monitoring their games. B. By welcoming inquiring minds.
C. By estimating their abilities. D. By providing reasonable conclusions.
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21. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A research paper. D. A children's story.
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。
Art comes in two main categories: realistic and abstract. Realistic art aims to show real-life scenes, people,
and objects exactly as they appear. It involves paying close attention to details, making things look like
photographs. 22 . It's more about expressing feelings, emotions, and ideas.
Realistic art is easy to understand. Viewers can easily recognize what is portrayed. Take the Mona Lisa, for
example-- it's a realistic painting of a lady with a mysterious smile. 23 , helping us to learn about the past.
Unlike realistic art, abstract art is more about being creative. 24 . They use shapes, colors and patterns
to express feelings and ideas. Abstract art means different things to different people. Some people enjoy trying to
figure out what the artwork conveys.
25 . Realistic art needs precision in drawing or sculpting to make things look real. Abstract art requires
imagination to use shapes and colors in new ways. Many artists are skilled in both. They create realistic pieces to
demonstrate their technical skills and abstract ones to display their creativity.
As for personal preference, some people prefer the clear stories of realistic art while others are attracted to
the mystery of abstract art, interpreting meanings in the shapes and forms. Together, the two kinds of art make the
art world diverse and engaging. 26 .
A. Both types of art take skills to make
B. Photographs preserve faces of folks from long ago
C. Grasping abstract art demands more artistic training
D. Both ways of creating art have their own value and beauty
E. In contrast, abstract art focuses less on realistic appearances
F. Artworks like this tell stories about history and everyday life
G. Artists have the freedom to go beyond real-life representations
三、语言运用：本题分为两节，共 30 分。
（一）共 15小题；每小题 1分，共 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。
Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe.Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it
27 .She and her husband have spent the last two years traveling the world, stopping everywhere from Paris to
Singapore.It might sound like one long, expensive 28 , but the couple has an unusual way to make their travel
29 .
They're part of a new form of the 30 economy: an online group of house sitters.Throughout their
no-cost stays in 31 homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner's 32 .
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It's not all sightseeing.The two travelers carefully 33 their trips, scheduling their days around the pets
that are sometimes difficult to 34 .But house sitting also offers a level of 35 they can't find in a
hotel.“It's like 36 at a friend's house,” Jessica says.
The couple has a high 37 rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the
homeowner's 38 .For Jessica, that means 39 plenty of pictures of happy pets, keeping the house 40
and leaving a nice small gift before heading to the next house.“You want to make the homeowner feel that they
made the right 41 ,” she says.
27.A.indoors B.online C.single-handed D.full-time
28.A.game B.service C.vacation D.procedure
29.A.safe B.busy C.helpful D.affordable
30.A.local B.private C.sharing D.agricultural
31.A.strangers' B.parents' C.co-workers' D.neighbors'
32.A.favor B.defense C.honor D.absence
33.A.plan B.explain C.compare D.complete
34.A.buy B.transport C.choose D.please
35.A.support B.comfort C.control D.attention
36.A.cooking B.staying C.waiting D.studying
37.A.success B.survival C.growth D.unemployment
38.A.budget B.abilities C.expectations D.understanding
39.A.admiring B.donating C.sending D.borrowing
40.A.clean B.open C.simple D.empty
41.A.guess B.decision C.response D.impression
（二）共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，共 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。
During the recent Spring Festival holiday, China witnessed a remarkable increase in domestic __42__(tour),
with record-high expenditure(开销) spent __43__ domestic travel. Liu Jieyi, an official spokesman, emphasized at
a news conference on Sunday that the increase reflects the __44__(significance) consumption potential of the
Chinese people, driven by a desire __45__(enhance) their quality of life, and is bound to become a strong driver
of economic development. The increase in tourism __46__(occur) with increased demand to visit museums during
the holiday, leading to challenges for many __47__(individual) in securing tickets. Museums have become a
widely discussed topic, __48__(remarkable) featured during the provincial two sessions in many regions. Last
year, statistics from the National Cultural Heritage Administration revealed __49__ museums in China welcomed
1.24 billion visits, surpassing(超过 ) the 2019 pre-pandemic figure of 1.23 billion. "The __50__(popular) of
museums has not only recovered to the state before the pandemic, but also surpassed it," said Pan Shouyong,
__51__ museum expert at Shanghai University.
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四、写作：本题分为两节，共 40 分。
（一）52. 共 15分
假定你是李华，你们学校开设了中国传统文化实践课(Chinese traditional culture practice class)。请给你
的英国好友 Peter写一封邮件，分享你上课的感受，内容包括：
1．课程内容，如书法、剪纸、国画等；
2．个人感受，如课程的意义，个人的收获。
3. 邀请对方体验课程。
注意：1．词数 80个左右；2．增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
（二）53. 共 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。
The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town
had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each
other meet the challenges.
Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She
knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and
medicine to them.
One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed,
his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy — his name was
Bernard — had interested her very much.
“I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his
mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I don’t see what he can do.”
After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn
money,” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.”
“So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.”
For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I
have a solution that we can all help accomplish (完成) .”
The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. “I tell
you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us Well, we can make popcorn
(爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”
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注意：
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。
When Mrs. Meredith heard of John’s idea, she thought it was a good one, too.
With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business.
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高二英语·参考答案
一、选择题（1-10题每题1分，11-26题每题2.5分，27-41题每题1分）
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6
答案 A D B A C B
题号 7 8 9 10 11 12
答案 A C A D D B
题号 13 14 15 16 17 18
答案 A B A D B D
题号 19 20 21 22 23 24
答案 D B A E F G
题号 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A D D C D C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36
答案 A D A D B B
题号 37 38 39 40 41
答案 A C C A B
二、主观题(42-51每空1.5分，52题15分，53题25分)
42. tourism 43. on 44. significant 45. to enhance 46. occurred 47. individuals 48. remarkably 49.that 50. popularity 51.a
52. 参考范文
Dear Peter,
I’m writing to share with you my experience of taking the Chinese traditional culture practice class in our school.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese painting, and tea ceremony. Through these courses, I have gained a deeper understanding of Chinese traditional culture and its rich heritage. Not only does it enhance my cultural awareness, but it also provides me with a platform to explore and appreciate the beauty of Chinese traditions.
If you have the opportunity, I would love to show you some of the skills I have learned.
参考范文
When Mrs. Meredith heard of the idea, she thought it was a good one, too. Then Mrs. Meredith searched the internet and ordered a household popcorn machine. After that, Mrs. Meredith, together with her three children, paid another visit to the family and told them about the popcorn plan. Needless to say, they were deeply moved, especially Bernard who finally found a way to make money for his family. A few days later, the machine was delivered to Mrs. Meredith’s doorstep. And it wasn’t long before they got the hang of using the machine to make popcorn.
With everything ready, Bernard started out on his new business. Although it was a hard time and things were tight for everybody, Bernard’s business worked out quite well. He carried the popcorn on his small bike, going from door to door to sell it. People were surprised to see such a little, poorly-dressed boy selling popcorn at their doors, but eventually almost all of them would buy a bag or two. It is love that makes the world go round and Bernard felt it deep in his little heart.
