山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题(无答案，无听力音频及听力原文)

2023—2024学年度第二学期期中学业水平诊断
高二英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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3．考试结束后，只交答题卡。
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．How is the weather now
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Snowy.
2．Where is the library
A．On Green Street. B．Opposite a museum. C．Across from a flower shop.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their children. B．A social issue. C．A traditional festival.
4．Who is the woman probably talking to
A．Her co-worker. B．A repairman. C．Her brother.
5．What will the woman probably do next
A．Put on the gloves. B．Go back home. C．Buy new gloves.
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．Why does the woman talk to Tom
A．He has been late recently.
B．She isn’t content with his grades.
C．She wants to help him move house.
7．How does Tom probably sound in the end
A．Tired. B．Relieved. C．Ashamed.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．When does the conversation take place
A．On Thursday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
9．Why does the woman refuse the invitation
A．She has to take exams. B．She has a terrible headache. C．She has another appointment.
10．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Have a physical exam. B．See a doctor. C．Take some medicine.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does Tomas call Mary
A．To put off an appointment. B．To confirm an appointment. C．To inform her of his lateness.
12．How does Tomas go to the destination
A．On foot. B．By taxi. C．By car.
13．What is Mary going to do next
A．Have a meal with others. B．Continue to wait for Tomas. C．Go to the Greenfield Bridge.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s the relationship between the speakers
A．Friends. B．Mother and son. C．Husband and wife.
15．What has the woman been thinking about
A．Whether to change the job.
B．Whether to go back to work now.
C．How to balance her work and life.
16．Which word can best describe the man
A．Selfish. B．Considerate. C．Humorous.
17．What is the woman’s final decision
A．Look after Max. B．Look for a new job. C．Give up the job offer.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How long has Mananne Krutsch been learning Chinese
A．14 years. B．13 years. C．11 years.
19．What does Miriam Mitchell plan to do next year
A．Work in China. B．Travel to China. C．Study Chinese fashion.
20．What makes students study Chinese for long according to Ji Xiang
A．Their interest in Chinese culture.
B．Their love for classmates and teachers.
C．Their expectations of future opportunities.
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
American Museum of Natural History was made for explorers and adventurers—it was made for people like you, with a passion for science and a love for discovery. Here is the general information about it:
Open daily: 10:00 a. m.—5:30 p. m.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Ticketing
All tickets must be reserved online in advance of your visit.
Pay-What-You-Wish Admission
Facial coverings are strongly recommended for all visitors ages 2 and up.
Please note that same-day reservations and certain time openings may be unavailable due to limited capacity.
Museum Members: Sign in to your profile before reserving tickets to access member pricing.
Address
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5102
Entrances and Exits
●Visitors can enter and exit at the accessible entrances on Rose Center for Earth and Space or Columbus Avenue at Gilder Center.
●For priority access, member s and their guests can use the member entrance at Central Park West and 79th Street.
●School groups arriving by subway can enter from the 81st Street B/C station.
Accessibility
The museum is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities receive free museum admission.
Ticketed Exhibitions
To buy admission tickets, select the number of tickets, plus a date and time of entry. You will have the option to add Ticketed Exhibitions during the checkout process.
All Ticketed Exhibitions are free for members.
21．What must you do if you want to visit the museum
A．Sign in to your profile. B．Make advance payments.
C．Book tickets online beforehand. D．Wear self-protection equipment.
22．Which entrance is convenient for a school group arriving by subway
A．Central Park West at 79th Street. B．The 81st Street B/C station.
C．Columbus Avenue at Gilder Center. D．Rose Center for Earth and Space.
23．What can we learn about the museum from the text
A．No entry is for kids under age two.
B．Members have access to it on Christmas.
C．Caregivers of disabled visitors are admitted free.
D．Visitors have to include Ticketed Exhibitions in their visits.
B
In January, 2021, the life of the 17-year-old high school student Mason Branstator took an unexpected turn. Skiing down a hill he had been on countless times, he hit a jump too fast. When waking up in the intensive care unit, he learned from the doctor he was left with a severely broken back, which would significantly impact his lower body functions.
Despite being told that he might never walk again, Mason’s unbending optimism and determination have fueled his extraordinary journey of recovery and self-discovery. Following his accident, Mason entered a health recovery center at Craig Hospital, Colorado. There he was surrounded by others on similar paths, which, coupled with his positive outlook, played a crucial role in his recovery. Mason’s journey was not just about regaining physical strength but also about overcoming mental barriers. Through willpower, he began to walk again, proving that the impossible could be made possible.
Mason’s newfound viewpoint on life led him to try activities that he once thought were beyond his reach. From surfing and rock climbing to competing in triathlons, he rediscovered parts of himself. He documented his adventures online, which ended up as a source of inspiration for millions worldwide.
“It all started with me just wanting to find more people like me I could connect with and talk through all the hard things I was going through,” said Mason. “And it turned into what inspired millions of people around the world, an incredible thing—I didn’t even intend for it to.”
Mason’s story strikes the heartstrings of people, not merely for the physical goals he has achieved but for the message of hope and determination he represents. He challenges what it means to live with a disability and redefines the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring millions to do the same. Alongside the communities he has built online, and the one he already has—his supportive family, he has no intention of slowing down.
24．What was the turning point in Mason’s life
A．His sightseeing tour. B．His first attempt at skiing.
C．A sports-related accident. D．A chance encounter with a doctor.
25．What matters most for Mason’s recovery apart from his positive outlook
A．The comfort from his family. B．The company of those like him.
C．Donations from kind-hearted people. D．Advanced medical instruments.
26．What was Mason’s initial intention of sharing his story online
A．To appeal for more attention. B．To showcase his survival skills.
C．To motivate like-minded souls. D．To seek connection and understanding.
27．What can we learn from Mason’s story
A．Practice makes perfect. B．Better late than never.
C．Action speaks louder than words. D．Where there’s a will, there is a way.
C
Jumbo Supermarket is tackling shoplifting by laying hands on new technology: Artificial .Intelligence (AI). Smart cameras, equipped with software from French company Veesion, detect questionable behaviour and help report thieving from shops. With 100 million euros lost to shoplifters last year, Jumbo is starting a trial in its own shops this week.
The smart AI technology uses complicated software connected to the existing cameras and security network through the Internet, It then automatically monitors all the cameras at the same time for potential shopping activity. The technology is not faultless, but it significantly increases the chances of being caught. When a customer puts a product in his pocket or bag, the smart camera notices and reports it. This ensures that shoplifters can be caught in the act.
At Jumbo’s supermarket in Hengelo, Netherlands, 47 cameras have been fitted. AI is also being applied at other Jumbo locations. The cameras are strategically placed to identify questionable behaviour as effectively as possible. The system doesn’t actually label people as thieves; rather, it reminds the staff to check on those people as they might steal things. Sometimes the system raises an unjustified alarm. Nevertheless, it has proved a valuable tool for staff.
More than 110 supermarkets in the Netherlands have already used Veesion’s technology. According to the Personal Data Authority, supermarkets are allowed to use such technologies, provided they can properly justify why it is necessary.
The use of AI in stores is not just limited to stealing prevention. Globally, various AI. technologies are being used to improve the shopping experience and take full advantage of business processes. Also, shops use them for customized marketing. Michaels Stores, for example, a shop selling handmade goods, uses AI to tailor its advertising to each customer, which makes them feel more engaged and more likely to receive special offers that suit them. The company has created a system that helps create advertising copy and understand s which messages work best for different types of customers.
28．On getting an alarm from the system, what should shop staff do
A．Arrest the suspect. B．Find out the truth.
C．Make an emergency call. D．Preserve photographic evidence.
29．On what condition is Veesion’s technology permitted in supermarkets
A．They can prove it reasonable to use. B．They stop reporting thieving to the police.
C．They can indicate it isn’t meant for thieves. D．They’ve suffered massive shopping losses.
30．What does the underlined word “tailor” mean in paragraph 5
A．Equalize. B．Promise. C．Personalize. D．Teach.
31．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．AI: End of Stealing B．Benefits and Drawbacks of AI
C．Can AI Dominate Us D．Jumbo Uses AI to Fight Shoplifting
D
A new study finds the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting, demonstrating evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss. It also shows any potential health-transforming changes appear to occur only after three days without food.
Over centuries, humans have developed the ability to survive without food for long. Fasting is practiced by people worldwide for different medical and cultural purposes. During fasting, the body changes its source and type of energy, switching from consumed calories to using its own fat stores. However, beyond this change in fuel sources, little is known about how the body responds to prolonged periods without food. Novel techniques allowing researchers to measure thousands of proteins (蛋白质) in our blood provide the opportunity to systematically study molecular(分子) adaptions to fasting in great detail.
Researchers followed 12 healthy volunteers participating in a seven-day water-only fast. The volunteers were monitored closely on a daily basis to record changes in the levels of around 3, 000 proteins in their blood before, during, and after the fast. By identifying which proteins are involved in the body’s response, the researchers could then predict potential health outcomes of prolonged fasting by analyzing information from numerous studies.
As expected, the researchers observed the body switching energy sources within the first three days of fasting. The volunteers lost an average of 5.7 kg of both fat mass and lean (瘦肉)mass. After three days of eating after fasting, the weight stayed off—the loss of lean was almost completely recovered, but the fat mass stayed off.
For the first time, the researchers observed the body undergoing distinct changes in protein levels after three days of fasting—indicating a whole-body response to complete calorie restriction. Overall, one in three of the proteins measured changed significantly during fasting across all major organs. These changes were consistent across the volunteers.
Head of the research Claudia Langenberg said, “Our results provide solid evidence for the health benefits of fasting beyond weight loss, but these were only visible after three days of total caloric restriction—later than we previously thought.”
32．What does the study focus on
A．Health benefits of nutrient intake. B．Links between dieting and culture.
C．Maximum duration of human fasting. D．Effects of skipping food on health.
33．What enables researchers to identify multi-organ response to fasting on. a molecular level
A．Enthusiastic participants. B．Emerging testing means.
C．Deep-rooted belief in fasting. D．Historical records of fasting.
34．What happens to the body after three food-free days
A．Certain proteins are shifted. B．The weight remains unchanged.
C．Lean mass returned to normal. D．Fat mass substantially increases.
35．How may Claudia feel about their study outcomes
A．Satisfied. B．Confused. C．Regretful. D．Embarrassed.
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。
Human beings need interpersonal connection. But, in fact, learning how to let go of that pressure to be accompanied has unique upsides. Time alone allows you to reconnect with your own intentions. 36
Start small. Figure out what you’d be most comfortable doing, whether it’s sitting at a local restaurant for dinner, or hitting up the bar, and do that. 37
Bring a book or a journal. 38 When feeling you’re so alone and stressed in a cafe, you have an activity to engage in. Plus, the act of reading or journaling can direct your attention and help you tackle and calm such feelings.
Set your phone aside. Looking through social media or texting instantly takes your mind out of the present moment. Even if you’re not directly interacting with people while on your phone, you’re probably interacting with their thoughts or inputs. 39 This way you can let your body down-regulate and reset.
Do an activity you love. You can sign. up for an art class or workout program or volunteer group without anyone else you know. 40 And part of the full-circle joy of doing things completely for yourself is that it also brings you opportunities to meet new people, and form new, beautiful connections.
A．They’re helpful tools for beginners.
B．Here are tips for your self-acceptance.
C．It’s vital to tear yourself away from that.
D．Independence needn’t always equal privacy.
E．Ways of enjoying your own company are as follows.
F．Even so, it may feel awkward and strange to hang out alone.
G．Focus on that one outing as your single goal, and then another.
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。
Sarah sat in her office, carefully reviewing the financial (财务) records of her small company. She suddenly discovered a hidden 41 in the invoice(费用清单) from one of her suppliers. The supplier had mistakenly 42 her for a substantial order of goods, which would result in a significant financial gain for Sarah if left unnoticed.
Sarah found herself faced with a difficult 43 . The extra funds could provide a much-needed boost to her 44 business. However, deep down, she knew she would think 45 of herself if keeping it a secret or pretending not to know it. She couldn’t live with a(an) 46 self and she had to make the right decision even if it 47 the loss of a chance for her depressing company to grow.
Thinking of this, Sarah picked up the phone and called the supplier, politely 48 him of the mistake and offering to pay the 49 amount. The supplier, 50 by her frankness, agreed to renew the invoice.
Word of Sarah’s 51 spread rapidly and she earned 52 of the business community. Soon her business began to take off.
The incident served as a constant 53 to Sarah of the importance of moral conduct in face of setbacks. It facilitated her belief in the power of honesty to build 54 relationships in a competitive business environment. Honesty is not only a virtue but a(an) 55 of a just and trustworthy society.
41．A．file B．error C．treasure D．diary
42．A．undercharged B．underestimated C．overpaid D．overtook
43．A．contest B．process C．task D．choice
44．A．illegal B．influential C．struggling D．outstanding
45．A．merely B．favorably C．seriously D．poorly
46．A．shameless B．ungrateful C．impolite D．unbeatable
47．A．guaranteed B．meant C．delayed D．prevented
48．A．informing B．warning C．convincing D．suspecting
49．A．guessed B．donated C．owed D．assessed
50．A．amused B．concerned C．annoyed D．surprised
51．A．wisdom B．integrity C．justice D．ambition
52．A．admiration B．promotion C．forgiveness D．fortune
53．A．source B．complaint C．reminder D．challenge
54．A．complex B．indirect C．lasting D．temporary
55．A．alternative B．corner stone C．turning. point D．consequence
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。
Chang Yu Wine Company, the largest and oldest wine producer in China, 56 (locate)near the port of Yantai in Shandong Province. It was established by Zhang Bishi, an extraordinary industrialist considered as one of the wealthiest self-made 57 (figure) of the time.
Bishi initially imported 2000 vines(葡萄藤) from America, which were 58 (entire)unused to the new environment and died. Once more, 640,000 vines were imported from Europe with 30 percent of vines surviving. Three years later, wild grapes were then source d from northeast China and transplanted onto the European rootstocks. They successfully 59 (bear) fruit.
In 1905, Changyu completed 60 was then Asia’s largest underground wine cellar(酒窖), and later opened for business. In 1915, Changyu’s brandy rose wine won four gold medals at the Panama Pacific International Exposition, 61 (gain) the first international recognition of Chinese wine.
Devoted to continuous trial and 62 (innovate), Changyu’s founder managed to develop a greater variety of grape—Cabernet Gernischt in 1931, which remains China’s only internationally 63 (recognize) variety of grape for wine production.
Later, using Cabernet Gernischt as the main material, Changyu produced a red wine with a totally different flavor. 64 (give) it a stylish name, then Changyu manager created a translation of cabernet—Jie Bay Na, drawing on the Chinese proverb “All rivers flow into the sea”. Since 1937, Changyu has been using “cabernet” 65 a registered trademark.
Today ChangYu Wine Company, with its wine well received both at home and abroad, is moving ahead for a better future.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英语社团负责人李华，计划开展新一轮的社团招新活动，请在校英文报上登一则通知，内容包括：
1．社团活动介绍；
2．招新要求。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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 the sun rose one summer morning, Mark, a high school student, was riding his bike on the way to school as usual. He admired the attractive sights along the road with colorful flowers on both sides, and fresh air full of pleasant smell. It seemed to be a great day.
Mark was passing a park when he noticed an elderly woman walking about 100 meters ahead slowly falling down onto the ground. He felt his heart standing still with great concern. With nobody else around to turn to for help, Mark decided to ride over to see what was wrong with her for himself.
As he approached the old lady, he found her lying on the ground and looking pale and weak. Judging from her untidy clothes and messy hair, she might have been out for more than one day.
“Are you all right, Granny ” Shaking her arm, Mark asked anxiously. The old lady opened her eyes, a confused and lost expression on her face. She hesitated and then took a closer look. Immediately a big smile appeared on her face. Grasping Mark’s hand, she said with shining eyes, “John, there you are at last! My son, I’m hungry... hungry... Give me food...” She repeated, patting herself on the stomach.
Not knowing what to do, Mark anxiously asked her, “Granny, where is your home Can you tell me who your son is ” But the old lady didn’t respond, only mumbling (嘟囔), “I’m hungry. Give me food, John.” Obviously, she mistook Mark for her son.
All of a sudden, Mark realized the old lady might be a patient with Alzheimer’s (痴呆症)disease because his own late grandpa used to suffer from such a condition. “She might have gone out without being noticed by her family. They must have been worried about her. Maybe they’re searching like crazy for her everywhere.” Mark thought to himself, “But she is so starved. I must give her some food before I get in touch with her family.”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Looking around, Mark saw Billy’s Hamburgers nearby. Just then the old lady reached into her pocket, a note dropping out.