浙江省杭州师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(无答案)

杭师大附中2023学年第二学期高二年级期中考试
高二英语试卷
本试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟
第Ⅰ卷
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. How will the man get to the park
A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi.
2. Why does the woman make the call
A. To make an appointment.
B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To reschedule an appointment.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. In a farm.
4. What does the man mean in the end
A. He had a great vacation.
B. He visited the tower.
C. He went to Paris.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A street. B. A park. C. A dog.
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 does the man say about the first shirt
A. Its price is too high.
B. Its color doesn’t suit him.
C. It is similar to one of his old shirts.
7. Which shirt will the man buy
A. The white one. B. The green one. C. The black one.
听第7段材料，回答第8、10题。
8. What will the woman probably do at Christmas
A. Stay at home alone.
B. Go shopping with her son.
C. Have dinner with the man’s family.
9 Where is the man likely to shop
A. At the mall. B. At the bookstore. C. At online shops
10. What present will the woman give the man
A. A tea box. B. Books. C. Chinese tea.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What example does the man give to prove his point
A. His aunt’s example.
B. His father’s example.
C. His own example.
12. What did the man do last month
A. He took part in a competition.
B. He learned to play the violin.
C. He taught his father to play the guitar.
13. What does Susan’s example prove
A. Talent is more important.
B. Hard work is more important.
C. Talent is as important as hard work.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the man speak Chinese well
A. Because his colleagues are Chinese.
B. Because he likes watching Chinese movies.
C. Because his company does business with Chinese firms.
15. What kind of Chinese movies does the man especially like
A. War films. B. Comedies. C. Action movies.
16. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Check movie reviews.
B. Watch the movie herself.
C. Speak Chinese more often.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the audience for this speech
A. Adults in the workplace.
B. Kindergarten students.
C. High school students.
18. According to the speech, what are most drivers today like
A. Careful. B. Young. C. Experienced.
19. Which state is improving the driving laws
A. New York. B. California. C. Massachusetts.
20. Who is Joey Banks
A. A well-known storyteller.
B. The person giving the speech.
C. A teenager who got in an accident.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of rich West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal （刻画）of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious’ issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Pythons Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
21. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty
A. Hardships of comedic stars
B. Daily life of people in West London
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. Life of the British working class.
22. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A comedy film. B. A science fiction film.
C. An action movie D. A horror movie.
23. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill. B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting. D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
B
Earlier this year I took a trip to England and France to see some friends. It was a wonderful trip; I really loved it. But one thing that struck me was how different these cultures are from our own. I guess this would strike any traveler because that is the first thing you notice and it is what makes travel so exciting. Of course, these cultures are also similar to ours in many ways, but it’s the differences that really stand out.
One of the things that struck me in particular was the different attitudes towards smoking. As you know, there’s a growing anti-smoking sentiment in Europe. However, when I went to England and France, I got a new perspective on this issue. People seem to smoke anywhere and everywhere, even though anti-smoking signs are all over public places. On the radio, I heard about a member of the World Cup soccer team who smoked. And people were actually saying, “Well, he should not be on the team because he’s a bad example for our children.” I think, if they want to look at bad examples for their children, they should just go out on the street, or go into the subways, or look in the mirror, even, because so many of them are smoking in very inappropriate places. I visited a restaurant buffet in London and saw an English woman scooping up the food with a lit cigarette in her hand. Smoke rising into the air. Actually, when I talked to English people later, they were pretty shocked too, and they said that smoking in a restaurant is rude even by British standards.
This did not give me a bad impression of English people. It gave me, on the contrary, a positive feeling toward American smokers. There are a lot of American smokers who will claim their right to smoke whenever they want, but they will follow the rules, generally, because they have consideration for nonsmokers. So this experience in Europe gave me more of a respect for this kind of smoker.
24. What surprised the writer during his trip to England and France
A. Growing anti-smoking views in Europe.
B. The wonderful trip to England and France.
C. Cultural differences that he noticed during his trip.
D. Similarity between cultures stands out more than differences.
25. What did the speaker find in England and France about the smoking issue
A. People discuss the smoking issue on the radio.
B. Smokers are allowed to smoke anywhere and anytime.
C. People are encouraged to smoke in inappropriate places.
D. Many smokers pay no attention to the “No Smoking” signs.
26. The word “sentiment” in the second paragraph means ________.
A. feeling B. movement
C. offense D. regulation
27. What kind of smokers does the speaker respect
A. Those who respect others’ feelings.
B. Those who defend the right to smoke.
C. Those who are from America and Europe.
D. Those who set rules of smoking in public places.
C
A new research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists shows that older adults may be able to prevent declines（衰退）in a certain kind of memory by sticking to regular exercise.
From the study, exercising about three times a week for at least four months is how much people need to obtain the benefits in episodic memory. Episodic memory, which is supported by a part of the brain that’s known to benefit from exercise, is the kind that deals with events that happened to you in the past. It’s also one of the first to decline with age.
Exercise that gets the heart pumping has shown promise in increasing brain health, and experiments in mice show that it improves memory—but studies looking at the same link in humans have come out mixed.
During the research, the team read 1,279 studies carefully, eventually narrowing them down to just 36 that met specific criteria （标准）. Then they used specialized software and no small number of Excel spreadsheets to transform the data into a form where the different studies could be directly compared. That work paid off when they found that pooling together those 36 studies was enough to show that for older adults, exercise can indeed benefit their memory.
Past analyses looking at connections between exercise and memory didn’t find one, but the team took several extra steps to give them the best chance of finding a link if one did exist. They limited their search to particular groups and age ranges as well as a specific kind of strict experimental setup. Another key was focusing specifically on episodic memory.
With that much larger pool of participants, the team was able to show a link between exercise and episodic memory. The team also found the greatest effects of exercise in those who hadn’t yet experienced any cognitive（认知的）decline.
28. What can we learn about “episodic memory”
A. It has nothing to do with age.
B. It benefits from regular exercise.
C. It deals with things happening now.
D. It is connected with the whole brain.
29. How did the team get their study result
A. By making specific criteria.
B. By carrying out 1,279 studies.
C. By doing experiments in mice.
D. By comparing different studies.
30. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. The team got the findings by chance.
B. The participants were chosen from all ages.
C. The study focused on all kinds of memories.
D. People without cognitive decline benefit most from exercise.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Benefits from Regular Exercise
B. Advice on How to Exercise for the Old
C. Exercise Helps the Older Keep Memories
D. Studies Find Ways to Improve Memories
D
Where do great musicians, great mathematicians and great sportspeople get their talent For decades now, we have assumed that most of them are simply born with a talent that ordinary people do not have. When baseball legend Ted Williams claimed that his achievement had nothing to do with natural ability but were the result of practice, practice, people assumed that he was merely being modest. But scientists now believe that there was a good deal of truth in what he said.
Throughout the last century, it was accepted that we inherit（继承）many of our characteristics from our parents via their DNA, that each of us inherits a fixed amount of intelligence-a fixed IQ, and that most of us are to be ordinary. But now it is accepted that our genes interact with their surroundings, getting turned on and off all the time. “There are no genetic factors that can be studied independently of the environment,” explains Michael Meaney of McGill University. “And there are no environmental factors that function independently of our genes. They work alongside each other.”
How does this view of the role of genes change our understanding of individual talent and abilities Does it now mean that genes don’t matter, and that we all have the potential to be like, say, Lionel Messi or Lebron James Such a claim flies in the face of reason. The genes we inherit clearly matter, as do genetic differences between individuals. But it is also true that Lionel Messi would not have become the super footballer he is, nor Lebron James a basketball superstar, without putting in thousands of hours of practice. They could have turned out entirely different people. Talent researcher Kevin Rathunde agrees. “High academic achievers are not necessarily born much smarter than others but genes do count,” he writes in his book Talented Teenagers, “and above all they usually work harder and develop more self-discipline.”
32. What did Ted Williams think led to his success
A. His natural talent. B. His full commitment.
C. His modest personality. D. His extraordinary intelligence.
33. What did we widely believe during the 20th century
A. Intelligence has little to do with DNA.
B. Our genes interact with our environment.
C. The majority of us are of average intelligence.
D. Our character is simply decided by inherited DNA.
34. Why does the author mention “Lionel Messi” and “Lebron James” in paragraph 3
A. To clarify a point. B. To illustrate a rule.
C. To offer a solution. D. To make a prediction.
35. Which statement will Kevin Rathunde probably agree with
A. Most of us are born to be average persons.
B. We could all be geniuses if working hard enough.
C. Genetic factors are more important than hard work.
D. Great talent is a combination of genes and practice.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文所给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。
How to Stay Motivated When the Going Gets Tough
There will undoubtedly be times when the going gets tough in your life and you find yourself struggling with motivation. When this happens, you’d better have a few tricks up your sleeve to help you stay motivated and move forward.
There are a variety of reasons for feeling unmotivated. 36 It’s of great significance to take some time to understand why. The best way is to look back at where you began to lose motivation. Once you know the cause of your problem, finding a solution will become easier.
Going back to your goals can also help. A simple reminder of your objectives can get you back on track. 37 Seeing your goals in this form makes them feel more real and achievable.
38 A specific plan can keep you focused and allow you to track your progress, while sticking to it helps you develop discipline. These are of great importance when it comes to making progress toward your goals.
Another trick is to take a moment and acknowledge how far you’ve come. There are different ways to acknowledge your efforts, like treating yourself to a meal or taking a break for reflection. You may find that even the smallest events can be the biggest moments. 39
The most important thing might be to surround yourself with like-minded individuals who can offer support and encouragement. 40 If you’re feeling lost, just reach out to your support system for guidance and insight.
A. They can help you handle all those problems.
B. It’s important that you appreciate your efforts.
C. Writing them down will always be a great choice.
D Moreover, it’s better to set a goal when creating your plan.
E. Being around understanding people can make the journey less discouraging.
F. Besides, you should make and follow through with a plan to stay motivated.
G. It could be due to a lack of interest in the task at hand, or it could be the result of stress.
第Ⅱ卷
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The suburb I live in backs on to a large nature reserve. One morning I saw a koala（考拉）sitting in a palm tree in my front yard. I phoned around to ask what I could 41 this koala, but no one wanted to know. I ended up 42 the koala out of my tree and we crossed the road 43 for him to return to the nature reserve.
I’ve always been befriending animals. As a young kid I used to pick up lizard eggs and 44 them. It stimulated my interest as to why there wasn’t anyone wanting to come and 45 this koala in my tree. After that, I signed up for all the 46 I could find.
Once I had accreditation（合格证）, I volunteered with the RSPCA in 2019, rehabilitating （使康复） wildlife. I was an ambulance driver, 47 overnight rescues. We rescued hundreds of animals and 48 more.
One day, I thought why not 49 my own rescue group focusing on my backyard I purchased a two-acre property and built enclosures on it to 50 injured animals. Last year, I planted 300 eucalyptus trees（桉树）, with seven varieties to 51 the koalas.
I cut the leaves of the eucalyptus trees for the koalas to eat and look after the 52 wildlife at our centre. If they recover, they are 53 back to where they come from.
As a kid I would never have imagined doing this. I feel like I’m the 54 girl on the planet that I get to do what I love. I believe it’s my 55 .
After Japan discharged nuclear wastewater, people are terribly worried about more animals, especially marine animals. Any animal has the right to survive and the Earth is our common home. Please care for our animal friends.
41. A. learn from B. do about C. require of D. save for
42. A. kicking B. shooting C. coaching D. blowing
43. A. together B. illegally C. angrily D. guiltily
44. A. roll B. sell C. break D. hatch
45. A. rescue B. admire C. purchase D. identify
46. A. courses B. races C. fairs D. shows
47. A. watching B. recording C. attending D. assessing
48. A. made out B. ran across C. gave up D. cared for
49. A. leave B. start C. dismiss D. advertise
50. A. house B. hunt C. train D. amuse
51. A. confuse B. direct C. feed D. test
52. A. aggressive B. hungry C. deserted D. injured
53. A. sold B. released C. thrown D. dragged
54. A. quietest B. greediest C. noisiest D. luckiest
55. A. guess B. calling C. treat D. fault
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。
Harmony is a core value of China’s Hehe culture, which is 56 （wide）appreciated in modern Chinese society.
The term “Hehe” 57 .（consist）of two Chinese characters that have the same pronunciation but different meanings: the first means harmony, and the second means convergence （融合）. In short, Hehe culture involves 58 （seek）common ground while re serving differences, and it means harmonious coexistence and coordinated development.
Liuchixiang, a 2-meter-wide alley in Anhui’s Tongcheng City, is a location in China 59 has its own story of harmony.
During the reign of Emperor Kangxi over 300 years ago, high-ranking official ZhangYing received 60 letter from his family in Tongcheng, his hometown. In their letter, they told Zhang that they had quarreled 61 property boundaries with their neighbor, Wu, and asked for help.
Zhang replied to their letter with a poem: “A letter is written, just for a wall. 62 it moves a meter, what harm is done The Great Wall still stands tall today, yet 63 （go）is its builder, Emperor Qinshihuang.”
Enlightened by his reply, the Zhang family decided 64 （bring）their walls back by approximately one meter. Deeply moved by their generosity, the Wu family also brought their walls back by a meter, and the two households created a 2-meter-wide alley between their homes for passersby.
The alley is now a popular 65 （attract）that is traversed（穿过）daily by locals.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（共1小题；满分15分）
为丰富校园文化生活，学校准备举办中国国画展。假定你是校英文报记者李华，请写篇宣传稿。内容包括：
1. 时间地点；
2. 展览内容；
3. 号召参观。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节 读后续写（共1小题；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一段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
The football season, was almost over. Sally had been playing football all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players in her bright orange uniform, chasing the black and white ball across the grassy field. As much as she tried, though, Sally still had not scored one single goal.
Before each game, they had a practice session. The coach showed Sally and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Sally was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldn’t kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit football and join a different club.
“Don’t give up,” said the coach. But it was half-time, and Sally was feeling frustrated. She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. She sipped at her cola and pouted（撅嘴）.
The break was over and the referee blew his whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Sally bent, tied up her shoelace and heard her mother whisper in her ear. “Stay focused. Keep your eyes on the ball. Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it.”
Sally stood up and took a deep breath. Even if she didn’t get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of. So she smiled at her mother and headed to her position. The whistle blew, and the game continued.
The score was tied with one goal each. The green team was pretty good, but Sally’s orange team was fast. The girls’ ponytail s bounced as they ran, with many feet kicking frantically （拼命地）at the ball when it came near them. It was a rather boring game and Sally’s heart was no longer in it.
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。
Sally started daydreaming about joining other school clubs. Recalling her mothers’ words, Sally was woken from her daydream.