黑龙江省齐齐哈尔黑河五校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，无听力原文)

九校联盟2023~2024学年度下学期高二期中联合考试
英 语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：至外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 3。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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’s father do at home
A. Wash the dishes. B. Sweep the floor. C. Do some cooking.
2. How was the weather in Portugal during the woman’s stay
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
3. Why does the man get a low final grade
A. The professor made a mistake.
B. He missed some classes this term.
C. He didn’t do well on the last test.
4. What does the woman think of old poems
A. They are easy to understand. B. They are interesting. C. They are too long.
5. What does the man probably want to do now
A. Sell a flat. B. Rent a house. C. Buy some furniture.
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 did the woman send the man
A. A text message. B. A music video. C. An e-mail.
7. What is the man dissatisfied with about the cell phone
A. Its sound quality. B. Its color. C. Its screen size.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man going to do this Wednesday
A. Clean up his office. B. Go on a business trip. C. Buy some new products.
9. What is the woman probably
A. A tour guide. B. A product designer. C. A manager.
10. When is the interview scheduled at last
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does Mr. Brown feel
A. Upset. B. Happy. C. Surprised.
12. How did the woman get Mr. Brown’s address
A. Through a call. B. Through an e-mail. C. Through a website.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Fellow travelers.
C. Shop assistant and customer.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Serve food. B. Clean the garden. C. Arrange the seating.
15. What will the woman do
A. Call Jane. B. Put on a uniform. C. Have a meeting.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Watching a film. B. Directing a film. C. Introducing a film.
18. What does the speaker say about Daniel Craig
A. He has made few films so far.
B. He refuses to do dangerous actions.
C. He is the perfect actor for James Bond.
19. How does the speaker find the beginning of the film Quantum of Solace
A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Moving.
20. What do we know about the film Quantum of Solace
A. It lasts less than two hours.
B. The actress doesn’t perform well.
C. It has more jokes than old Bond films.
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
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A. They will get rewarded. B. They can receive a discount.
C. They will be praised by teachers. D. They can use the apps for free.
22. Which program offers the fewest languages
A. LingQ. B. Assimil. C. Rosetta Stone. D. Alison.
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A. $7.99. B. $61. C. $79.9. D. $610.
B
Exploring the peaks(山顶) of the world’s highest mountains or the secrets of space has become almost second nature for Poorna Malavath and Kavya Manyapu. It has taken Manyapu to NASA where her research has included designing space suits, and Malavath to the top of Mount Everest in 2014, when she became the youngest ever woman to climb the world’s highest mountain at the age of just 13.
Now, the two women have channeled their exploring spirit into climbing some of the world’s most difficult mountains as part of their campaign, Project Sbakthi, which raises money to fund girls’ education.
At the end of August, they climbed a 6,012-meter virgin peak in Ladakh, India—one previously unmapped and untouched by humans. Never climbed before, the mountain presented difficult challenges for even an experienced mountaineer like Malavath, for there were neither routes to follow nor advice from previous climbers to cling to. “We have to prepare ourselves mentally to accept everything,” Malavath says.
Every member of the team experienced some form of altitude sickness(高原反应) while climbing up the virgin peak. Rainy weather conditions that turned to snow at high altitudes added to the complexities of climbing the mountain. And for a relatively inexperienced climber like Manyapu, though she had trained extensively, the challenges were even greater.
In the group’s darkest moments on the journey, they found motivation in Project Shakthi’s purpose: “We climb so that girls can read”, a deeply personal cause for both Malavath and Manyapu.
In the meantime, the project. has already begun selecting girls who will receive its sponsorship through the $12,000 it has raised so far. “Poorna and I actually visited our village back in India right after we completed our exploration of the virgin peak,” Manyapu says. “And we are starting the project in our village because that’s where our roots are.”
Eventually, the project will aim to sponsor girls across the globe, empowering them and offering them opportunities to receive education.
24. What is the purpose of Project Shakthi
A. To design space suits. B. To map mountain peaks.
C. To explore the secrets of space. D. To collect money for girls’ education.
25. What does the underlined phrase “cling to” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Ignore. B. Turn down. C. Rely on. D. Give.
26. Which of the following best describes climbing the virgin peak
A. Dangerous. B. Unnecessary. C. Unchallenging. D. Interesting.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Kavya Manyapu’s Achievements in Studying Space
B. Two Successful Women Climbed a Mountain for Charity
C. Girls in the Villages Have Long Suffered Unfair Treatment
D. Difficulties Poorna Malavath Experienced When Climbing Mount Everest
C
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society suggests that Leonardo da Vinci was more experimental with his well-known “Mona Lisa” than previously thought—and was likely the creator of a technique seen in works used a century later.
A team of scientists in France and Britain has detected a rare mineral compound(矿物化合物), plumbonacrite, within the piece. Plumbonacrite forms when lead oxides(铅氧化物) combine with oil. Mixing these two substances is the technique that later artists like Rembrandt used to help the paint dry, according to the study.
Detecting the rare compound in the “Mona Lisa” suggested that Leonardo could have been the original user of this approach, said Gilles Wallez, an author of the study. “Everything that comes from Leonardo is very interesting, because he had lots of ideas, and he was an experimenter, attempting to improve the knowledge of his time,” Wallez said. “Each time you discovered something in his processes, you discovered that he was clearly ahead of his time.”
The “Mona Lisa”, like many other paintings from the 16th century, was created on a piece of wood that required a thick base layer. The researchers believed that Leonardo had made his mixture of lead oxide powder with linseed oil to produce the thick coat of paint needed for the first layer, while unknowingly creating the rare compound.
Nowadays, researchers aren’t allowed to take samples from the masterpiece, which resides at the Louvre in Paris and is protected behind glass. Using a microsample that had been taken from an area of the artwork just behind the frame, however, scientists were able to analyze the paint by using a high-tech machine. “These samples have a very high cultural value,” Wallez said. “You can’t afford to take big samples on a painting.”
28. Why is Rembrandt mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To demonstrate his unique talent for painting.
B. To explain how he used the technique correctly.
C. To stress what made him different from other painters.
D. To show the technique was useful for drying the paint.
29. What did Wallez think of Leonardo da Vinci
A. Independent. B. Strict. C. Pioneering. D. Friendly.
30. How did researchers think Leonardo da Vinci created the rare compound
A. By accident. B. With other painters’ help.
C. By reading many books. D. Through various attempts.
31. What can be learned about the “Mona Lisa” from the last paragraph
A. It didn’t contain plumbonacrite. B. Analyzing its paint is invaluable but costly.
C. It was created in the 17th century. D. Taking its samples is an easy task now.
D
Smart and highly sensitive(灵敏的), a new soft sensor developed by UBC(University of British Columbia) and Honda researchers opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics(假肢).
When applied to the surface of prosthetic or robotic arms, the sensor skin provides touch sensitivity and flexibility, making it possible for difficult tasks to be completed by machines, such as picking up a piece of soft fruit. The sensor is also soft to the touch, like human skin, which helps make human interactions safer and more lifelike.
“Our sensor uses weak electric fields to sense objects, even at a distance, much as touchscreens do, But unlike touchscreens, this sensor is soft and can detect(检测) forces into and along its surface,” explained Dr. John Madden, senior study author and a professor of electrical and computer engineering who leads the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering, Laboratory at UBC.
The UBC team developed the technology in cooperation with Frontier Robotics, Honda’s research institute. Honda has been innovating in humanoid robotics since the 1980s, and developed the well-known ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) robot. It has also developed devices to assist walking and the emerging Honda Avatar Robot.
“Dr. Madden’s lab has significant expertise in flexible sensors and we’re happy to cooperate with this team in developing touch sensors that can be applied to robots,” said Mr. Ishizaki Ryusuke, one of the study’s lead authors and chief engineer at Frontier Robotics.
Dr. Madden said, “Human skin has a hundred times more sensing points on a fingertip than our technology does, making it easier to light a match or sew. As sensors continue to develop to be more skin-like, and can also detect temperature and even damage, there is a need for robots to be smarter about which sensors to pay attention to and how to respond. Developments in sensors and artificial intelligence will need to go hand in hand.”
32. What do we know about the new sensor
A. Its surface feels soft. B. It is far from sensitive.
C. Its interaction with humans seems unsafe. D. It is unable to pick up a piece of fruit.
33. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the new sensor
A. Its types. B. Its structures.
C. Its advantages. D. Its directions for use.
34. What is Mr. Ishizaki Ryusuke’s attitude toward the UBC team
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned. in u and D. Unclear.
35. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Human skin is easily hurt. B. A fingertip has few sensing points.
C. Sensors can light matches easily. D. Robots need further ‘improvement.
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。
When we set goals, self-motivation plays a key role. At first, you might feel energetic and work toward your goals at full stretch. 36 , you can feel discouraged and find it difficult to stay motivated. The following tips will help you to overcome the decrease in motivation and stay on track toward achieving goals.
37
Sometimes having a big goal makes it difficult to even know where to begin. Breaking down a big goal into smaller tasks will help to lay out the steps toward success.
Get enough rest
When it comes to achieving a goal, rest is just as important as working hard. Make sure you get enough sleep. A study shows that sleep has a major impact on overall health and performance. As it turns out, having enough sleep can actually have positive effects on your brain. 38 .
Celebrate small wins
When hard work pays off, you certainly deserve a moment to celebrate. 39 , whether that means buying something nice, taking the afternoon off, having a hot bath, or enjoying your favorite meal.
Surround yourself with supportive people
40 . There is no doubt that you’ll need cheerleaders on the sidelines who can lift you up when self-motivation drops. So when you feel discouraged, don’t hesitate to ask for help from those supportive people to stay motivated.
A. Set higher goals
B. If you ask for help
C. Break down big goals into smaller ones
D. Mark each small success by treating yourself
E. But when results don’t happen as quickly as you’d like
F. So give yourself a chance to “turn off” by taking breaks
G. People who have a good support system have a better chance of succeeding
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。
Heman Bekele was not a typical high school student. 41 spending his free time playing video games, this 14-year-old was conducting experiments. His goal was to create a 42 that could treat skin cancer, and make it affordable for everyone who 43 it.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Africa, Heman 44 saw people getting sunburned by the hot sun working outside. He didn’t 45 much of it when he was really little, but as he 46 , he realized how serious skin cancer really was.
Skin cancer does have cures and it is 47 in most cases. However, the average 48 of skin cancer treatment is almost $40,000. When hearing the shocking 49 , Heman planned to create a more 50 and accessible solution. He started doing experiments and working on different things, which turned into his bar of soap as a project.
His 51 won him the prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition that 52 kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems. Heman was so surprised and 53 when he first heard the news of his award. “It’s 54 to see that my ideas can be 55 and seen by the science community,” he said.
41. A. Due to B. As for C. Rather than D. Regardless of
42. A. website B. product C. hospital D. school
43. A. invests B. promotes C. approves D. needs
44. A. constantly B. rarely C. objectively D. fortunately
45. A. lose B. think C. use D. report
46. A. walked in B. turned up C. grew up D. gave in
47. A. preventable B. complex C. deadly D. treatable
48. A. price B. speed C. wage D. life
49. A. news B. figure C. secret D. sound
50. A. temporary B. peaceful C. affordable D. possible
51. A. speech B. honesty C. plan D. work
52. A. reminds B. encourages C. warns D. orders
53. A. overjoyed B. embarrassed C. frightened D. annoyed
54. A. puzzling B. disappointing C. inspiring D. tiring
55. A. protected B. permitted C. guided D. recognized
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。
Emojis are widely used in our daily lives and have become 56 important way of communication. The first emojis were created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, 57 worked on a mobile Internet platform 58 (call) i-mode. Kurita attempted to develop a simple way for people 59 (express) emotions in short text messages.
As emojis gained 60 (popular), they faced a significant technical hurdle(障碍): early emojis could not 61 (send) across different mobile platforms, since there was no standardized encoding(编码). This issue was resolved in 2010 by the Unicode Consortium, an organization responsible 62 maintaining a standardized encoding of text and symbols across platforms. This allowed for cross-platform communication and continued expansion in emoji usage worldwide.
Given 63 (they) origins in Japan, many early emoji characters were reflective of Japanese culture. As they’ve spread 64 (global), new characters have been added to account for cultural differences and provide a more universal means of communication. Users must also consider cultural sensitivities when 65 (communicate) via emojis, as certain symbols can have hugely different meanings across different cultures.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。最近你校组织留学生外出参观。请给负责此事的老师Smith写一封邮件，向他推荐本市的民俗文化馆（Folk Culture Museum）。内容包括:
1.说明写信事由；
2.介绍文化馆特色。
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。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
It was a hot day. The sun scorched(炙烤) down and everywhere you looked, you could see the heat waves blowing above the sand. John rolled over, realizing that half of his body was well and truly burnt. He had not meant to sleep in the sun but the heat and late nights studying for his examinations made him miserable. Stretching, he got to his feet, picked up his surfboard and looked around. The beach, which had earlier been crowded in the sun, was now comparatively empty. Seagulls flew down to clean up the food of people’s picnic lunches.
The ice-cream van had gone, and so were the lifeguards who were doing first aid on the beach. John looked up to where the sun was and estimated it was about five o’clock. Time to head home. It was “Mum’s Kitchen Rule” that had him moving homewards. If he did not get home in time for dinner, he would go hungry. Wandering along the water’s edge, he happened to glance out to sea. What made him look up at that particular moment, he never knew, but it was the right time for the swimmer he spotted. His hand was up, signaling distress(险情) and he was calling out something.
Quickly John glanced around the beach-no one else was close enough to help the man, and crucially, no one had noticed. Cupping his hands to his mouth, he shouted “Help” to get the attention of other people on the beach. Someone waved back to him and John pointed to the swimmer. “Get help,” he shouted. Then without hesitation, he jumped into the sea with his surfboard. John was a strong swimmer and had a good skill for distance swimming. His coach had tried hard to persuade him to go into competitions but he was not interested.
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。
Now he was swimming for more than enjoyment or medals. _______________________________________
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Fortunately, the sea was not rough and there was no wave. _________________________________________
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