广东省广州市执信中学2023-2024学年高二下学期英语期中考试英语试题（含答案）
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2023-2024学年度高二第二学期期中考试
英语（学科）试题
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共11页，满分为130分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。
2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分选择题（共75分）
一、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1．Following the girl, we went into a hall, on ______ walls hung a few pictures of some famous scientists.
A．its B．which C．whose D．those
2．Moving abroad means entering a culture ______ the customs and the language are different.
A．where B．when C．which D．whose
3．Currently, about 35,000 works ______ in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything.
A．were displaying B．are displaying
C．were being displayed D．are being displayed
4．All the scientific evidence ______ that increasing use of chemicals in farming ______ damaging our health.
A．show; are B．shows; are C．show; is D．shows; is
5．The old gentleman never fails to help ______ is in need of his help.
A．whom B．who C．whoever D．whomever
6．The shop owner will get all these goods ordered ______ to the customers today.
A．to deliver B．delivering C．deliver D．delivered
7．Having been attacked by terrorists, ______
A．doctors came to their rescue B．the tall building collapsed
C．an emergency measure was taken D．warnings were given to tourists
8．______ a strong storm took place in that country.
A．Word that came B．Word which came C．Word came which D．Word came that
9．Mr. Black is very happy because the clothes made in his factory have never been ______.
A．popular B．more popular C．most popular D．the most popular
10．Meeting my uncle after all these years was an unforgettable moment, ______ I will always treasure.
A．that B．one C．what D．it
二、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）
A
Once upon a time, a poor widow in China opened a noodle shop. The noodles were good, but the spicy, crunchy sauce she put on them was even better. Soon, people came from far and wide to buy it（while rivals tried their best to copy it）. The enterprising widow, Tao Huabi, decided to open a factory to bottle her magic sauce. It became the best-selling chile-sauce brand in China and made Ms. Tao a billionaire.
This is the true story of chile crisp, a chile oil boosted by crunchy chiles（菜椒）, fermented（发酵）soybeans, garlic and, okay, MSG. The“it”condiment（调味料）of the pandemic, this vigorous booster of taste and texture is a gift to fatigued cooks who struggle to find joy in the kitchen. Unlike so many game-changing Asian ingredients that Westemers “discover”, this one is actually relatively new. Ms. Tao launched her Lao Gan Ma, or “God-mother” brand in 1997．It is now available worldwide.
Noodles, dumplings and stir-fries are obvious and very good uses for this sauce. But the chile-crisp-mad internet has inspired all manner of mashups. Chile crisp on broccoli, pineapple and even vanilla ice cream are all guaranteed to gamer（获得）likes.
11．What can we learn about chile crisp according to paragraph 2
A．Cooks often send chile crisp to others as a gift.
B．Chile crisp is mixed up with many other ingredients.
C．The story behind chile crisp is attractive to many foreigners.
D．Chile crisp was discovered by Westerners first.
12．The captions（说明文字）from the illustration shown in the article are meant to ______.
A．list the ingredients of the popular chile sauce
B．explain the procedures for making chile crisp
C．illustrate the design of the chile sauce brand label
D．introduce the ways chile crisp goes with various dishes
13．This article aims to ______.
A．promote the product “God-mother”
B．introduce the enterpriser Tao Huabi
C．list innovated ways to eat chile crisp
D．present the popularity of chile crisp
B
13-year-old Ava Dorsey is the founder of Ava’s Pet Palace, a business that sells organic dog and cat treats. “I actually had the idea when I was six with a picture I drew of a palace," she says. It was a detailed design for dogs and cats and she had serious plans to build it one day.
Unlike most dog treats that you find in stores, dog treats sold by Ava’s Pet Palace are 100% organic, and are non-GMO（非转基因）. Ava has set a goal for herself with these dog treats, and she wants every treat to be healthy, tasty, and top-quality. Seriously, some of her treats sound delicious enough for people to eat! “All of my bags now have the USDA organic stamp, and we’re very excited to have gotten it because it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time,” she says. “A lot of stores like to see organic products because customers like it, so that was really exciting.”
Ava says the biggest challenge of being a kid in business is when people don’t take her seriously, but undoubtedly Ava has proved that her doubters are wrong! When asked how she defines（定义）success . Ava says, “When you hit a bump in the road, you shouldn’t give up and you keep trying.” She learned that from her mom, who sounds like a smart lady! Some more things Ava has learned from her years in business: Hard work eventually pays off and there is nothing wrong with asking for help.
As far as the future of the pet treats industry goes, Ava is optimistic—but she’d also like to be an inspiration for change. “There’s not much diversity（多样性）right now, so that’s something I would love to see in the future,” says Ava. “I would also love to see more kids in this industry. There aren’t many other teenagers around, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to others who hope to lead the pet industry.”
14．What can we learn about Ava’s Pet Palace from the first two paragraphs
A．It is a palace for pets. B．It is very popular among kids.
C．It sells organic pet food. D．It designs stamps for customers.
15．According to Ava Dorsey, what is Ava’s definition of success
A．A serious plan to sell a large quantity of organic pet treats.
B．A goal to build a physical palace for dogs and cats.
C．A belief to continue to try despite facing obstacles.
D．A situation to be taken seriously by people in business.
16．What can be inferred about Ava’s future goals
A．She plans to enlarge her business in other industries.
B．She wants to employ more teenagers in her company.
C．She intends to be a leading figure in the pet industry. 。
D．She hopes to break new ground in the pet treats industry.*
17．Which of the following best describes Ava
A．Patient and hard-working. B．Determined and creative.
C．Confident and humorous. D．Friendly and outgoing.
C
Some people worry that there’s too much technology in our lives. And they may have a point, given how countless people now carry the Internet around in their pocket and use it as a primary form of communication. It’s practically difficult to shun technology in our world. There are computer microchips in our watches, our cars, light switches, even our pets! Where will it end
Well, if certain people have their way, it’ll go even further. We’ll have microchips implanted into our brains that can interact with the computers by thought alone. It may sound like something from the science fiction, but in many ways, things look quite promising. Thanks to the ability to send and receive information remotely via computers, microchips and other related devices have long been put into brains.
For example, electrodes have been implanted in the brains of epilepsy patients to better record and even predict the abnormal neurological activity. Similarly, deep-brain stimulation, through implanted devices that cause activity in key brain regions, is an established treatment for things like Parkinson’s disease, and is even being looked into for illnesses like depression.
However, it’s another thing to place such devices in healthy individuals. There are the practical concerns, not least of which is what these chips will be made of. The inside of the brain is a mass of highly reactive chemicals and electrical activity. Implants would need to be dull enough to not upset the delicate processes by their presence, but also sensitive enough to read and process the activity around them. Current technology has made impressive progress with this, but if it were to be rolled out to millions of people, we’d need to be 100 per cent certain that it’s safe.
How many people will actually want to have technology literally put into their brain A surprising 60 percent of Americans say they’d be okay with it, but that’s when it’s purely theoretical. In reality, the possibility of having strangers stick chips in your brain is likely to prove unattractive, especially for a population where millions get mad at fictional microchips in vaccines（疫苗）, and even more are frightened of dentists.
Ultimately, the technology of computer-brain interface（接口）implants is still far away from us.
18．What does the underlined word “shun” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．develop B．avoid C．change D．trust
19．What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 3
A．The possible treatment for particular diseases.
B．The process of human-computer interaction.
C．The existing application of microchip implants.
D．The future of microchips and devices alike.
20．Which of the following is NOT the concern about the implanting technology
A．The right materials used for the chips.
B．The exact position in the brain for the chips.
C．The chips’ precise sensitivity to function in the brain.
D．The extensive use of the chips on all humans.
21．What might be the best title for the text
A．Computer-brain Interface: The Light of the Future
B．Innovation is Necessary to Make Progress
C．Where are We in the Medical Technology
D．Mind-controlled Tech: Is It Possible
D
Animal appear to predict earthquake s by sensing electricity in the air —the first study to find reliable evidence of the phenomenon has shown.
Cameras revealed an “amazing” drop in the number of animals up to 23 days before a major quake hit their rainforest home at Yanachaga National Park in Peru. Lead scientist Dr Rachel Grant, from Anglia Ruskin University, said, “The results showed that just before the earthquake, animals’ activity dropped right down.”
On a normal day the cameras placed around Yanachaga National Park record between 5 and 15 animals. But in the 23 days before the earthquake, the number of animals dropped to five or fewer per day. No animals were photographed at all on five of the seven days immediately before the quake.
Another study showed that animal activity remained normal in the park over a different period when seismic（地震的）activity was low. Co-author, professor Friedemann Freund, said,“The cameras were located at an altitude of 900 meters. If air ionization occurred, the animals would escape to the valley below, where there were fewer positive ions（离子）. With their ability to sense their environment, animals can help us understand small changes that occur before major earthquakes.”
Other evidence suggested that before the earthquake, the air around the high mountain sites filled with positive ions that can be produced when rocks are placed under stress. Positive ions have been known to cause ill effects in humans as well as animals. Scientists believe the animals were made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. They are thought to have escaped to lower ground, where the air was less ionized. The findings may help experts develop better short-term seismic forecasts.
22．How did scientists conduct the study
A．By comparing different animals’ habits.
B．By observing animals in high mountains.
C．By explaining the positive ion phenomenon.
D．By analyzing images of animals they obtained.
23．What can be inferred from animal activity before earthquakes
A．The ground at a lower altitude is less ionized.
B．Cameras normally record more animals per day.
C．Earthquake warnings can be detected in lower places.
D．The activity of animals and earthquakes is consistent.
24．What can we learn from the text
A．The findings make for accurate seismic forecast.
B．Animals tend to be uneasy with more positive ions.
C．Positive ions make humans and animals depressed.
D．All the animals remain abnormal before the earthquake.
25．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Negative Influence of Positive Ions.
B．Ions’ Destruction to the Environment.
C．Animals’ Behavior Before Earthquakes.
D．Creatures’ Ability to Predict Earthquakes.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读补全。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项。
Travelers participating in garden tourism make a point of visiting well-known gardens. In general, a group of people travel with an experienced guide who takes them to various garden sites. 26 Some travelers, however, use information collected from friends, guidebooks, or websites when choosing gardens to visit.
Many people appreciate being able to observe different plant species. In some cases, these people are gardeners themselves. 27 These plant lovers will often try to find chances to visit gardens while traveling or even when they’re closer to home.
In some communities, gardening is a popular hobby, with many homeowners spending time cultivating impressive gardens in their yards. One common type of garden tourism is the garden walk. A community group will publish a list of impressive gardens along with a map. 28 More time-needing types of garden tourism may include travel to other countries and areas. Some travel companies, particularly those that centre on green travel, offer choices of group garden tourism. They may use a bus to take groups of travelers to some famous faraway gardens. This choice has many advantages. 29 After all, as a group, it’s often true that the travelers can enjoy cheaper tickets to the gardens.
30 These include completing research on famous gardens before traveling and then starting garden visits in his journey. Another choice is to book individual tours. Many walking tour companies offer such service. In all cases, however, a traveler should take the time to ensue that the gardens will be open when he visits , as some may be closed to visitors during the winter months.
A．Garden tourism is paired with important festivals.
B．In others, they’re simply common people enjoying plants.
C．Travel companies prefer to organize daylong garden tours.
D．For example, a traveler can visit gardens using less money.
E．They can get some professional knowledge of special plants.
F．Travelers can enjoy an easier walk to various private gardens.
G．If a traveler prefers independence, he can still have some garden tourism choices.
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After thinking it over for several weeks, I finally decide to say yes to a big life decision. The woman（me）who hasn’t 31 a bicycle even once in the past seven years is going to take on a challenge to 32 from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle.
Anyone who knows me will think this is just 33 . I don’t enjoy sports challenges. As I am 34 my mid-40s, I am eager to prove my body is still useful and can 35 things. And I want to work towards something bigger 36 the daily travel to and from work.
I have 37 run marathons or done things alike. I just 38 friends on the sidelines when they ran the London Marathon. But in all 39 , there has been an element of 40 when I see their achievements. What I see on their faces when they cross the finish line are the joy and the sense of 41 . They know that they have pushed themselves beyond their limits and done something 42 . Now I am 43 and have a（n） 43 to know what that feels like.
Now it is the perfect time to 44 something more than the classes in the local gym, or a jog around the park and show what I can do. So I’m 45 to jump on a bike again as long before and take to the road.
31．A．touched B．bought C．borrowed D．acquired
32．A．run B．walk C．cycle D．drive
33．A．talk B．comfort C．curiosity D．recreation
34．A．celebrating B．approaching C．expecting D．considering
35．A．clarify B．arrange C．achieve D．confirm
36．A．due to B．apart from C．as for D．along with
37．A．never B．actively C．partly D．sometimes
38．A．searched for B．ran after C．cared about D．cheered on
39．A．innocence B．honesty C．fairness D．likelihood
40．A．envy B．doubt C．surprise D．concern
41．A．relief B．belonging C．security D．pride
42．A．practical B．effective C．beneficial D．remarkable
43．A．pity B．urge C．honour D．joy
44．A．seize B．donate C．taste D．invest
45．A．fortunate B．content C．qualified D．determined
第二部分非选择题（共50分+5分书写）
四、单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请用M6U1，M6U4所学的单词填空（按中文释义、英文释义+首字母或同根词写出单词的形式）。
46-49题：请根据括号内的英文解释和首字母填入单词的正确形式，填入答题卡时需写出完整单词。
46．Having been a teacher for 20 years, Mike is still e_______（feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about sb./sth.）about his job.
47．The snow weather forced many drivers to a_______（to leave a thing or place, especially because it is dangerous or impossible to stay）their cars and take public transport.
48．Heavy drinking can cause p_______（continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future）damage to the brain.
49．New evidence e_______（to become known; to appear）during the investigation and the police had three suspects.
50-55题：根据括号内的单词填入单词的正确形式。
50．The rapid _______（expand）of cities can cause many social and economic problems.
51．The building was bombed a number of times, but _______（fortunate）no one was hurt.
52．The village has changed beyond _______（recognize）due to the anti-poverty campaign.
53．Chinese consumers are relatively more optimistic about the future in contrast to the _______（decline）global consumer confidence.
54．A conference was held to negotiate for the _______（resolve）of energy crisis.
55．Derek is a politician fully _______（commit）to the peace process.
56-60题：根据括号内的中文填入单词的正确形式。
56．Zhixin High School has an excellent academic _______（名誉，名声）in Guangdong Province.
57．Businesses should not only _______（保证，确保）the quality of their products but confirm how they will be used.
58．We all expect to live in a world where we have work to do, _______（得体的，相当不错的）places to live and access to medical care and education.
59．After a thorough evaluation of all the _______（候选人）, the hiring committee narrowed down the list to the three most qualified individuals for the position of project manager.
60．Hainan province aims to become a globally _______（有很大影响力的）tourism and consumption destination by 2035.
五、短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请用M6U1,M6U4所学的短语填空。
61．Only ticket-holders will _______（被允许进入）the stadium.
62．The antique store _______（与……区分开来）the bigger fashion stores, which stands alone in this busy downtown area.
63．Diets are most effective if _______（将……和……结合）exercise.
64．Mary _______（拒绝）the offer to work as a university teacher and went back to her hometown without hesitation.
65．Since the moment I started studying abroad, I _______（对……热衷）exploring the local culture and making new friends, which has greatly enriched my international experience.
66．The salesmen priced the clothes before putting them _______（展出）.
67．The teacher’s lively talk _______（吸引我们的注意）. Everyone was immersed in it.
68．Embarking on this overseas volunteer program, I was filled with _______（冒险精神）, eager to explore new cultures and face the unknown challenges that awaited me.
69．After carefully checking my bag, I already confirm that I _______（携带个人物品）, including my laptop, wallet, and keys, before leaving the library.
70．During the heavy snowstorm, I _______（被困住）my apartment for several days, unable to leave due to the blocked roads and accumulating snow.
六、语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（正确形式可使用两个词或以上）.
The English word “garden” gives an entirely wrong idea of the Chinese yuan, for “garden” suggests a lawn and an infinite 71 （vary）of flowers, altogether too prim（呆板的）and tidy to suit Chinese taste. The Chinese yuan suggests first of all a wild landscape, perhaps better arranged and more artistically 72 （plan）than nature, but still a bit of nature itself, with trees, creeks, and flowers. Dotted in this natural landscape are the human structures like pavilions and long winding corridors, so 73 （perfect）belonging to the scenery as to become a whole with it. The Chinese garden 74 （characterize）by studied disorderliness. There are no even-cut bushes or symmetric（对称的）rows lining avenues as if in battle formation.
No Chinese mansion allows an outsider 75 （look）through the iron gates at a long drive, for that would be against the principle of concealment. 76 （face）the gate, we see a small courtyard giving no idea of the expansiveness of space inside, and leading one step by step into newer views, in 77 continual series of surprises and astonishments. With wooden framework 78 （bear）most of the weight of the house, windows, doors and walls are not restricted to certain locations. The essential idea of interior（室内的）decoration is the beauty of simplicity. Home designs are not something fancy we buy from a first-class firm. What distinguishes a home 79 a public building is the personal touch that we give it. It is only when the spirit of leisure and loving care exists 80 living at home can become an art and a pleasure.
七、书面表达（满分15分+5分书写）
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。
Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse still, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore.
They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste. One weekend, Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure.
That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened ” Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice, “It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.” Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted, “Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.” “Just two of us...” complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other. Suddenly, an idea flashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement. “Yes, that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus.
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。
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. Exited and nervous, they posted the video and article on We Chat.
2023-2024学年度高二英语第二学期期中考试试题答案
一、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1-5 CADDC 6-10DBDBB
二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
（A篇）11-13 BDA（B篇）14-17CCDB（C篇）18-21 BCBD（D篇）22-25 DABC26-30 EBFDG
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
31-35 ACABC 36-40 BADBA 41-45 DDBCD
四、单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
46-49题:
46．enthusiastic 47．abandon 48．permanent 49．emerged
50-55题:
50．expansion 51．fortunately 52．recognition 53．declining 54．resolution
55．committed
56-60题:
56．reputation 57．guarantee 58．decent 59．candidates 60．influential
五、短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
61．be admitted into 62．is set apart from 63．combined with
64．turned down 65．have been enthusiastic about 66．on display/show
67．engaged our minds 68．the spirit of adventure
69．have taken personal belongings 70．was stuck in
六、语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
71．variety 72．planned 73．perfectly 74．is characterized 75．to look
76．Facing 77．a 78．bearing 79．from 80．that
七、书面表达（满分20分）
参考范文：
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. Maria and Peter decided to take advantage of the Internet. “Maybe we can write an article to arouse people’s awareness.” Maria proposed. “Good idea! We can also make a video!” Peter added. The next few hours witnessed their heated discussion and growing confidence in a clean and beautiful coast. The next day, they went to the beach and filmed a short video showing plastic bags lying on the beach and floating in the sea. Peter, who was good at writing, wrote an article talking about the present situation of the beach and advocating people to take part in the clean-up.
Exited and nervous, they posted the video and article on We Chat. To their amazement, their post went viral online immediately. Countless comments flooded in saying how heartbroken they were when looking at the polluted beach and ocean. What amazed Maria and Peter more was that numerous people in their community, encouraged by their efforts, offered to join in their clean-up. More and more people came to the beach to collect plastic bags and they also appealed to others to avoid throwing or using plastic bags. A year later, with their joint and continuous effort, the coast regained its beauty and Maria and Peter regained their long-awaited pleasure.
英语（学科）试题
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共11页，满分为130分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。
2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分选择题（共75分）
一、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1．Following the girl, we went into a hall, on ______ walls hung a few pictures of some famous scientists.
A．its B．which C．whose D．those
2．Moving abroad means entering a culture ______ the customs and the language are different.
A．where B．when C．which D．whose
3．Currently, about 35,000 works ______ in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything.
A．were displaying B．are displaying
C．were being displayed D．are being displayed
4．All the scientific evidence ______ that increasing use of chemicals in farming ______ damaging our health.
A．show; are B．shows; are C．show; is D．shows; is
5．The old gentleman never fails to help ______ is in need of his help.
A．whom B．who C．whoever D．whomever
6．The shop owner will get all these goods ordered ______ to the customers today.
A．to deliver B．delivering C．deliver D．delivered
7．Having been attacked by terrorists, ______
A．doctors came to their rescue B．the tall building collapsed
C．an emergency measure was taken D．warnings were given to tourists
8．______ a strong storm took place in that country.
A．Word that came B．Word which came C．Word came which D．Word came that
9．Mr. Black is very happy because the clothes made in his factory have never been ______.
A．popular B．more popular C．most popular D．the most popular
10．Meeting my uncle after all these years was an unforgettable moment, ______ I will always treasure.
A．that B．one C．what D．it
二、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）
A
Once upon a time, a poor widow in China opened a noodle shop. The noodles were good, but the spicy, crunchy sauce she put on them was even better. Soon, people came from far and wide to buy it（while rivals tried their best to copy it）. The enterprising widow, Tao Huabi, decided to open a factory to bottle her magic sauce. It became the best-selling chile-sauce brand in China and made Ms. Tao a billionaire.
This is the true story of chile crisp, a chile oil boosted by crunchy chiles（菜椒）, fermented（发酵）soybeans, garlic and, okay, MSG. The“it”condiment（调味料）of the pandemic, this vigorous booster of taste and texture is a gift to fatigued cooks who struggle to find joy in the kitchen. Unlike so many game-changing Asian ingredients that Westemers “discover”, this one is actually relatively new. Ms. Tao launched her Lao Gan Ma, or “God-mother” brand in 1997．It is now available worldwide.
Noodles, dumplings and stir-fries are obvious and very good uses for this sauce. But the chile-crisp-mad internet has inspired all manner of mashups. Chile crisp on broccoli, pineapple and even vanilla ice cream are all guaranteed to gamer（获得）likes.
11．What can we learn about chile crisp according to paragraph 2
A．Cooks often send chile crisp to others as a gift.
B．Chile crisp is mixed up with many other ingredients.
C．The story behind chile crisp is attractive to many foreigners.
D．Chile crisp was discovered by Westerners first.
12．The captions（说明文字）from the illustration shown in the article are meant to ______.
A．list the ingredients of the popular chile sauce
B．explain the procedures for making chile crisp
C．illustrate the design of the chile sauce brand label
D．introduce the ways chile crisp goes with various dishes
13．This article aims to ______.
A．promote the product “God-mother”
B．introduce the enterpriser Tao Huabi
C．list innovated ways to eat chile crisp
D．present the popularity of chile crisp
B
13-year-old Ava Dorsey is the founder of Ava’s Pet Palace, a business that sells organic dog and cat treats. “I actually had the idea when I was six with a picture I drew of a palace," she says. It was a detailed design for dogs and cats and she had serious plans to build it one day.
Unlike most dog treats that you find in stores, dog treats sold by Ava’s Pet Palace are 100% organic, and are non-GMO（非转基因）. Ava has set a goal for herself with these dog treats, and she wants every treat to be healthy, tasty, and top-quality. Seriously, some of her treats sound delicious enough for people to eat! “All of my bags now have the USDA organic stamp, and we’re very excited to have gotten it because it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time,” she says. “A lot of stores like to see organic products because customers like it, so that was really exciting.”
Ava says the biggest challenge of being a kid in business is when people don’t take her seriously, but undoubtedly Ava has proved that her doubters are wrong! When asked how she defines（定义）success . Ava says, “When you hit a bump in the road, you shouldn’t give up and you keep trying.” She learned that from her mom, who sounds like a smart lady! Some more things Ava has learned from her years in business: Hard work eventually pays off and there is nothing wrong with asking for help.
As far as the future of the pet treats industry goes, Ava is optimistic—but she’d also like to be an inspiration for change. “There’s not much diversity（多样性）right now, so that’s something I would love to see in the future,” says Ava. “I would also love to see more kids in this industry. There aren’t many other teenagers around, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to others who hope to lead the pet industry.”
14．What can we learn about Ava’s Pet Palace from the first two paragraphs
A．It is a palace for pets. B．It is very popular among kids.
C．It sells organic pet food. D．It designs stamps for customers.
15．According to Ava Dorsey, what is Ava’s definition of success
A．A serious plan to sell a large quantity of organic pet treats.
B．A goal to build a physical palace for dogs and cats.
C．A belief to continue to try despite facing obstacles.
D．A situation to be taken seriously by people in business.
16．What can be inferred about Ava’s future goals
A．She plans to enlarge her business in other industries.
B．She wants to employ more teenagers in her company.
C．She intends to be a leading figure in the pet industry. 。
D．She hopes to break new ground in the pet treats industry.*
17．Which of the following best describes Ava
A．Patient and hard-working. B．Determined and creative.
C．Confident and humorous. D．Friendly and outgoing.
C
Some people worry that there’s too much technology in our lives. And they may have a point, given how countless people now carry the Internet around in their pocket and use it as a primary form of communication. It’s practically difficult to shun technology in our world. There are computer microchips in our watches, our cars, light switches, even our pets! Where will it end
Well, if certain people have their way, it’ll go even further. We’ll have microchips implanted into our brains that can interact with the computers by thought alone. It may sound like something from the science fiction, but in many ways, things look quite promising. Thanks to the ability to send and receive information remotely via computers, microchips and other related devices have long been put into brains.
For example, electrodes have been implanted in the brains of epilepsy patients to better record and even predict the abnormal neurological activity. Similarly, deep-brain stimulation, through implanted devices that cause activity in key brain regions, is an established treatment for things like Parkinson’s disease, and is even being looked into for illnesses like depression.
However, it’s another thing to place such devices in healthy individuals. There are the practical concerns, not least of which is what these chips will be made of. The inside of the brain is a mass of highly reactive chemicals and electrical activity. Implants would need to be dull enough to not upset the delicate processes by their presence, but also sensitive enough to read and process the activity around them. Current technology has made impressive progress with this, but if it were to be rolled out to millions of people, we’d need to be 100 per cent certain that it’s safe.
How many people will actually want to have technology literally put into their brain A surprising 60 percent of Americans say they’d be okay with it, but that’s when it’s purely theoretical. In reality, the possibility of having strangers stick chips in your brain is likely to prove unattractive, especially for a population where millions get mad at fictional microchips in vaccines（疫苗）, and even more are frightened of dentists.
Ultimately, the technology of computer-brain interface（接口）implants is still far away from us.
18．What does the underlined word “shun” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．develop B．avoid C．change D．trust
19．What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 3
A．The possible treatment for particular diseases.
B．The process of human-computer interaction.
C．The existing application of microchip implants.
D．The future of microchips and devices alike.
20．Which of the following is NOT the concern about the implanting technology
A．The right materials used for the chips.
B．The exact position in the brain for the chips.
C．The chips’ precise sensitivity to function in the brain.
D．The extensive use of the chips on all humans.
21．What might be the best title for the text
A．Computer-brain Interface: The Light of the Future
B．Innovation is Necessary to Make Progress
C．Where are We in the Medical Technology
D．Mind-controlled Tech: Is It Possible
D
Animal appear to predict earthquake s by sensing electricity in the air —the first study to find reliable evidence of the phenomenon has shown.
Cameras revealed an “amazing” drop in the number of animals up to 23 days before a major quake hit their rainforest home at Yanachaga National Park in Peru. Lead scientist Dr Rachel Grant, from Anglia Ruskin University, said, “The results showed that just before the earthquake, animals’ activity dropped right down.”
On a normal day the cameras placed around Yanachaga National Park record between 5 and 15 animals. But in the 23 days before the earthquake, the number of animals dropped to five or fewer per day. No animals were photographed at all on five of the seven days immediately before the quake.
Another study showed that animal activity remained normal in the park over a different period when seismic（地震的）activity was low. Co-author, professor Friedemann Freund, said,“The cameras were located at an altitude of 900 meters. If air ionization occurred, the animals would escape to the valley below, where there were fewer positive ions（离子）. With their ability to sense their environment, animals can help us understand small changes that occur before major earthquakes.”
Other evidence suggested that before the earthquake, the air around the high mountain sites filled with positive ions that can be produced when rocks are placed under stress. Positive ions have been known to cause ill effects in humans as well as animals. Scientists believe the animals were made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. They are thought to have escaped to lower ground, where the air was less ionized. The findings may help experts develop better short-term seismic forecasts.
22．How did scientists conduct the study
A．By comparing different animals’ habits.
B．By observing animals in high mountains.
C．By explaining the positive ion phenomenon.
D．By analyzing images of animals they obtained.
23．What can be inferred from animal activity before earthquakes
A．The ground at a lower altitude is less ionized.
B．Cameras normally record more animals per day.
C．Earthquake warnings can be detected in lower places.
D．The activity of animals and earthquakes is consistent.
24．What can we learn from the text
A．The findings make for accurate seismic forecast.
B．Animals tend to be uneasy with more positive ions.
C．Positive ions make humans and animals depressed.
D．All the animals remain abnormal before the earthquake.
25．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Negative Influence of Positive Ions.
B．Ions’ Destruction to the Environment.
C．Animals’ Behavior Before Earthquakes.
D．Creatures’ Ability to Predict Earthquakes.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读补全。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项。
Travelers participating in garden tourism make a point of visiting well-known gardens. In general, a group of people travel with an experienced guide who takes them to various garden sites. 26 Some travelers, however, use information collected from friends, guidebooks, or websites when choosing gardens to visit.
Many people appreciate being able to observe different plant species. In some cases, these people are gardeners themselves. 27 These plant lovers will often try to find chances to visit gardens while traveling or even when they’re closer to home.
In some communities, gardening is a popular hobby, with many homeowners spending time cultivating impressive gardens in their yards. One common type of garden tourism is the garden walk. A community group will publish a list of impressive gardens along with a map. 28 More time-needing types of garden tourism may include travel to other countries and areas. Some travel companies, particularly those that centre on green travel, offer choices of group garden tourism. They may use a bus to take groups of travelers to some famous faraway gardens. This choice has many advantages. 29 After all, as a group, it’s often true that the travelers can enjoy cheaper tickets to the gardens.
30 These include completing research on famous gardens before traveling and then starting garden visits in his journey. Another choice is to book individual tours. Many walking tour companies offer such service. In all cases, however, a traveler should take the time to ensue that the gardens will be open when he visits , as some may be closed to visitors during the winter months.
A．Garden tourism is paired with important festivals.
B．In others, they’re simply common people enjoying plants.
C．Travel companies prefer to organize daylong garden tours.
D．For example, a traveler can visit gardens using less money.
E．They can get some professional knowledge of special plants.
F．Travelers can enjoy an easier walk to various private gardens.
G．If a traveler prefers independence, he can still have some garden tourism choices.
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After thinking it over for several weeks, I finally decide to say yes to a big life decision. The woman（me）who hasn’t 31 a bicycle even once in the past seven years is going to take on a challenge to 32 from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle.
Anyone who knows me will think this is just 33 . I don’t enjoy sports challenges. As I am 34 my mid-40s, I am eager to prove my body is still useful and can 35 things. And I want to work towards something bigger 36 the daily travel to and from work.
I have 37 run marathons or done things alike. I just 38 friends on the sidelines when they ran the London Marathon. But in all 39 , there has been an element of 40 when I see their achievements. What I see on their faces when they cross the finish line are the joy and the sense of 41 . They know that they have pushed themselves beyond their limits and done something 42 . Now I am 43 and have a（n） 43 to know what that feels like.
Now it is the perfect time to 44 something more than the classes in the local gym, or a jog around the park and show what I can do. So I’m 45 to jump on a bike again as long before and take to the road.
31．A．touched B．bought C．borrowed D．acquired
32．A．run B．walk C．cycle D．drive
33．A．talk B．comfort C．curiosity D．recreation
34．A．celebrating B．approaching C．expecting D．considering
35．A．clarify B．arrange C．achieve D．confirm
36．A．due to B．apart from C．as for D．along with
37．A．never B．actively C．partly D．sometimes
38．A．searched for B．ran after C．cared about D．cheered on
39．A．innocence B．honesty C．fairness D．likelihood
40．A．envy B．doubt C．surprise D．concern
41．A．relief B．belonging C．security D．pride
42．A．practical B．effective C．beneficial D．remarkable
43．A．pity B．urge C．honour D．joy
44．A．seize B．donate C．taste D．invest
45．A．fortunate B．content C．qualified D．determined
第二部分非选择题（共50分+5分书写）
四、单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请用M6U1，M6U4所学的单词填空（按中文释义、英文释义+首字母或同根词写出单词的形式）。
46-49题：请根据括号内的英文解释和首字母填入单词的正确形式，填入答题卡时需写出完整单词。
46．Having been a teacher for 20 years, Mike is still e_______（feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about sb./sth.）about his job.
47．The snow weather forced many drivers to a_______（to leave a thing or place, especially because it is dangerous or impossible to stay）their cars and take public transport.
48．Heavy drinking can cause p_______（continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future）damage to the brain.
49．New evidence e_______（to become known; to appear）during the investigation and the police had three suspects.
50-55题：根据括号内的单词填入单词的正确形式。
50．The rapid _______（expand）of cities can cause many social and economic problems.
51．The building was bombed a number of times, but _______（fortunate）no one was hurt.
52．The village has changed beyond _______（recognize）due to the anti-poverty campaign.
53．Chinese consumers are relatively more optimistic about the future in contrast to the _______（decline）global consumer confidence.
54．A conference was held to negotiate for the _______（resolve）of energy crisis.
55．Derek is a politician fully _______（commit）to the peace process.
56-60题：根据括号内的中文填入单词的正确形式。
56．Zhixin High School has an excellent academic _______（名誉，名声）in Guangdong Province.
57．Businesses should not only _______（保证，确保）the quality of their products but confirm how they will be used.
58．We all expect to live in a world where we have work to do, _______（得体的，相当不错的）places to live and access to medical care and education.
59．After a thorough evaluation of all the _______（候选人）, the hiring committee narrowed down the list to the three most qualified individuals for the position of project manager.
60．Hainan province aims to become a globally _______（有很大影响力的）tourism and consumption destination by 2035.
五、短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请用M6U1,M6U4所学的短语填空。
61．Only ticket-holders will _______（被允许进入）the stadium.
62．The antique store _______（与……区分开来）the bigger fashion stores, which stands alone in this busy downtown area.
63．Diets are most effective if _______（将……和……结合）exercise.
64．Mary _______（拒绝）the offer to work as a university teacher and went back to her hometown without hesitation.
65．Since the moment I started studying abroad, I _______（对……热衷）exploring the local culture and making new friends, which has greatly enriched my international experience.
66．The salesmen priced the clothes before putting them _______（展出）.
67．The teacher’s lively talk _______（吸引我们的注意）. Everyone was immersed in it.
68．Embarking on this overseas volunteer program, I was filled with _______（冒险精神）, eager to explore new cultures and face the unknown challenges that awaited me.
69．After carefully checking my bag, I already confirm that I _______（携带个人物品）, including my laptop, wallet, and keys, before leaving the library.
70．During the heavy snowstorm, I _______（被困住）my apartment for several days, unable to leave due to the blocked roads and accumulating snow.
六、语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（正确形式可使用两个词或以上）.
The English word “garden” gives an entirely wrong idea of the Chinese yuan, for “garden” suggests a lawn and an infinite 71 （vary）of flowers, altogether too prim（呆板的）and tidy to suit Chinese taste. The Chinese yuan suggests first of all a wild landscape, perhaps better arranged and more artistically 72 （plan）than nature, but still a bit of nature itself, with trees, creeks, and flowers. Dotted in this natural landscape are the human structures like pavilions and long winding corridors, so 73 （perfect）belonging to the scenery as to become a whole with it. The Chinese garden 74 （characterize）by studied disorderliness. There are no even-cut bushes or symmetric（对称的）rows lining avenues as if in battle formation.
No Chinese mansion allows an outsider 75 （look）through the iron gates at a long drive, for that would be against the principle of concealment. 76 （face）the gate, we see a small courtyard giving no idea of the expansiveness of space inside, and leading one step by step into newer views, in 77 continual series of surprises and astonishments. With wooden framework 78 （bear）most of the weight of the house, windows, doors and walls are not restricted to certain locations. The essential idea of interior（室内的）decoration is the beauty of simplicity. Home designs are not something fancy we buy from a first-class firm. What distinguishes a home 79 a public building is the personal touch that we give it. It is only when the spirit of leisure and loving care exists 80 living at home can become an art and a pleasure.
七、书面表达（满分15分+5分书写）
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。
Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse still, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore.
They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste. One weekend, Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure.
That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened ” Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice, “It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.” Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted, “Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.” “Just two of us...” complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other. Suddenly, an idea flashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement. “Yes, that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus.
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。
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. Exited and nervous, they posted the video and article on We Chat.
2023-2024学年度高二英语第二学期期中考试试题答案
一、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1-5 CADDC 6-10DBDBB
二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
（A篇）11-13 BDA（B篇）14-17CCDB（C篇）18-21 BCBD（D篇）22-25 DABC26-30 EBFDG
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
31-35 ACABC 36-40 BADBA 41-45 DDBCD
四、单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
46-49题:
46．enthusiastic 47．abandon 48．permanent 49．emerged
50-55题:
50．expansion 51．fortunately 52．recognition 53．declining 54．resolution
55．committed
56-60题:
56．reputation 57．guarantee 58．decent 59．candidates 60．influential
五、短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
61．be admitted into 62．is set apart from 63．combined with
64．turned down 65．have been enthusiastic about 66．on display/show
67．engaged our minds 68．the spirit of adventure
69．have taken personal belongings 70．was stuck in
六、语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
71．variety 72．planned 73．perfectly 74．is characterized 75．to look
76．Facing 77．a 78．bearing 79．from 80．that
七、书面表达（满分20分）
参考范文：
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. Maria and Peter decided to take advantage of the Internet. “Maybe we can write an article to arouse people’s awareness.” Maria proposed. “Good idea! We can also make a video!” Peter added. The next few hours witnessed their heated discussion and growing confidence in a clean and beautiful coast. The next day, they went to the beach and filmed a short video showing plastic bags lying on the beach and floating in the sea. Peter, who was good at writing, wrote an article talking about the present situation of the beach and advocating people to take part in the clean-up.
Exited and nervous, they posted the video and article on We Chat. To their amazement, their post went viral online immediately. Countless comments flooded in saying how heartbroken they were when looking at the polluted beach and ocean. What amazed Maria and Peter more was that numerous people in their community, encouraged by their efforts, offered to join in their clean-up. More and more people came to the beach to collect plastic bags and they also appealed to others to avoid throwing or using plastic bags. A year later, with their joint and continuous effort, the coast regained its beauty and Maria and Peter regained their long-awaited pleasure.
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