重庆四川外国语大学附属外国语学校2023-2024学年2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(无答案 无听力音频和听力原文)

重庆外国语学校
2023—2024学年度（下）高2025届半期考试
英语试题
（满分150分，120分钟完成）
第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共95分）
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a cafeteria. C. At home.
2. What did the man think of David’s behavior
A. Amusing. B. Dangerous. C. Strange.
3. Which country has the woman recently traveled through
A. France. B. Switzerland. C. Spain.
4. When was Professor Brown supposed to give a lecture
A. On March 13th. B. On March 23rd. C. On March 26th.
5. What is the woman probably doing
A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a program. C. Introducing a job.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A sports injury. B. A training program. C. A family doctor.
7. What can the man do now
A. Run. B. Swim. C. Cycle.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. How does the woman feel about the song probably
A. Excited. B. Anxious. C. Sad
9. What did the man want to do after hearing the song
A. Learn an instrument. B. Become a music teacher. C. Learn music from his parents.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What impressed the woman most
A. The man’s final-year paper.
B. The man’s application form.
C. The man’s exam results.
11. What did the man initially apply to study in university
A. Economics. B. Sociology. C. History.
12. What will the man do during the holidays
A. Improve his English. B. Meet his friends. C. Find a part-time job.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What was the attitude of the man’s parents toward his career choice
A. Approving. B. Ambiguous. C. Disappointed.
14. What did the man dislike about his job at the hotel
A. The menus seldom changed.
B. The manager was unfriendly.
C. The working hours were long.
15. What is difficult for the speaker to get used to in Turkey
A. The food. B. The weather. C. The language.
16. What does the man think are his best recipes
A. The chicken ones. B. The vegetable ones. C. The bread ones.
听第10段材料 ，回答第17至20题。
17. How did the speaker know the trip to the South Pale
A. From a TV program. B. From the Internet. C. From an environmentalist.
18. What made the documentary unusual!
A. The place of filming. B. The time of the trip. C. The means of transport.
19. What was the speaker surprised at
A. How quickly his weight decreased.
B. How difficult to get enough water.
C. How slow the group traveled.
20. What happened to John during the journey
A. He had a finger injury. B. He got a chest infection. C. He broke his toes.
第二部分 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）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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Belugas, Bears & Summer Wildlife of Churchill
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21. In which tour will you spend the most money each day
A. Nights Under Lights.
B. Subarctic Wonders: Exploring Churchill’s Northern Lights.
C. Belugas, Bears & Summer Wildlife of Churchill.
D. Canada’s Premier Polar Bear Adventure.
22. If you go to Churchill, what activity can you join in according to the text
A. Sled with dogs. B. Enjoy the Northern Lights.
C. Hike on the ice. D. Visit museums.
23. Where can you probably find this text
A. A geographic magazine. B. A newspaper.
C. A travel brochure. D. A website.
B
“I never got to choose my jobs,” John Baker reflects, his voice filled with a newfound sense of freedom. For twenty years, he worked tirelessly beneath the bustling streets in the London Underground, dedicated to his career. But upon turning sixty, he finally had the power to chart his own course. So, he became a lifeguard.
Three years prior, during a routine blood donation, Baker experienced an acute chest pain. A moment of clarity washed over Baker. “The doctor asked, ‘Do you drink ’ Yeah, probably too much. ‘Do you smoke ’ Yes.” His body, substantially burdened by tobacco and alcohol, whispered warnings. “I’m never going to be in this position again,” he made a firm resolution. Vowing to radically change his unhealthy way of life, Baker began his journey of transformation which was fueled by a switch to a vegan lifestyle. The tunnels of the underground faded into memory as Baker embraced a new horizon.
“I’ve always had to earn as much as I can for my family,” Baker reflects, his dedication evident in the lines of his weathered face. Long hours and unwavering commitment defined his career in the engineering fleet. But amidst the demands of work, he realized his family was neglected. “For twenty years, it was like they were wrapped in cling film,” he recalls, regret tugging at his heartstrings. So, he made a promise to his daughters, “If you have a child, I’ll - be a caring grandparent.” As time passed, Baker embraced his role as a grandfather, though it came with its challenges.
For the first six months after he qualified, Baker was asked at least once a day how old he was. “I was forty years older than anyone else in the lifeguard course,” he chuckles. Yet, to have young peers give you a different perspective.
Today, as he watches over the water’s edge, Baker finds comfort in the rhythm of the waves. “Every day is a learning experience,” he shares, wisdom gained over the years. “I feel it even more now at sixty.” In the ebb and flow of life, he’s found balance — between work, family, and self. “This is everything I’ve wanted,” he concludes, a sense of fulfillment guiding him forward.
24. Why did John Baker decide to make significant lifestyle changes
A. Because he had some problems with his health.
B. Because he was always in the pursuit of an ideal job.
D. Because he was under great financial pressure from his family.
C. Because he felt overwhelmed by his responsibilities as a grandfather.
25. What was Bake’s experience like while working at the underground
A. It was physically dangerous.
B. It was associated with pressure
C. It offered him considerable flexibility.
D. It allowed him to travel around the world.
26. What motivated John Baker to become a caring grandparent
A. His desire to spend more time with his daughters.
B. His longing to make up for lost time with his family.
C. His eagerness to retire early and enjoy life.
D. His commitment to his newfound career as a lifeguard.
27. How does John Baker feel about his current lifestyle
A. Regretful. B. Nervous,
C. Relieved. D. Satisfied.
C
In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation. In sunshine, rain and snow, you will see cyclists on their way to work, to the grocery store, or to social events. The bike is a Dane’s best friend. Danish cycling culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Bikes were first introduced to the country in the 1880s, and during the 1920s and 1930s, the bicycle became a widespread symbol of equality and freedom. People of all social classes began biking side by side —in the cities on their way to work and in the countryside on their days off.
The increased prosperity of the late 1950s saw some. Danes replacing bikes with motorcycles and automobiles. Just like their colleagues around the world, Danish urban planners believed the future belonged to cars, trucks, and ever-wider highways. In the early 1970s, however, the Mideast oil crisis terminated that development. “Car Free Sundays” were introduced in Copenhagen, and protests demanding Copenhagen to become car-tree took place. Over time, concerns about air pollution, climate change, and the need for people to get enough exercise have helped bicycles make a big comeback. Denmark’s heavy taxes on petrol and automobiles are a factor, too.
Today, cycling is an inseparable part of Danish culture. Newcomers who do not know how to cycle are encouraged to learn as soon as they arrive. Danish children usually learn to bike before they begin school at the age of six — and often much earlier. In school, children learn about traffic rules, road safety, and the importance of wearing a helmet as well as good cycling habits. Another alternative for families with children is the cargo bike-a sort of oversized tricycle with a large wooden box on the front. It’s estimated that a quarter of all Copenhagen families with two or more children own one of these cargo bikes for transporting kids, groceries, and other necessities. Danish cargo bikes have also won design awards and become a Danish export success.
Commuting by bike is the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to get around the cities of Denmark. And the numbers speak for themselves: Residents who cycle in Copenhagen request 1.1 million fewer sick days. Cyclists reduce CO2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes a year on average.
28. What can we learn about bicycles in Denmark from paragraph 1
A. Bicycling was the only form of transportation.
B. Danish cycling culture dates back to the 18th century.
C. Bicycles had symbolic significance in the early 20th century.
D. Bicycles revolutionized transportation
29. What does the underlined word “terminated” mean in paragraph 2
A. Facilitated. B. Permitted.
C. Ended. D. Postponed.
30. Why does the author mention the data in the last paragraph
A. To demonstrate the commitment to cycling. B. To compare cycling with driving.
C. To highlight the popularity of cycling. D. To show the benefits of cycling.
31. What’s the best title of this passage
A. Denmark: A Nation of Cyclists
B. Denmark: A Model of Sustainable Living
C. The Evolution of Transportation in Denmark
D. The Impact of Cargo Bikes on Danish Mobility
D
Mona Lisa, oil painting on a popular wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, is probably the world’s most famous painting. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, when Leonardo was living in Florence, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum, Paris, where it remained an object of pilgrimage（朝圣）in the 21st century. The sitter’s mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the painting a source of ongoing investigation and fascination.
The painting presents a woman in half-body portrait, which has as a backdrop of a distant landscape. Yet this simple description of a seemingly standard composition gives little sense of Leonardo’s achievement. The three-quarter view in which the sitter’s position mostly turns toward the viewer, broke from the standard profile pose used in Italian art and quickly became the convention for all portraits one used well into the 21st century. The subject’s softly sculptural face shows Leonardo’s skillful handling of shading and reveals his understanding of the muscles and the bones beneath the skin. The delicately painted veil, the finely wrought hair, and the careful depiction of folded fabric demonstrate Leonardo’s studied observations and inexhaustible patience. Moreover, the visual curves of the sitter’s hair and clothing are echoed in the shapes of the valleys and rivers behind her. The sense of overall harmony achieved in the painting—especially apparent in the sitter’s faint smile—reflects Leonardo’s idea of connecting humanity and nature. In its exquisite combination of sitter and landscape, the Mona Lisa set the standard for all future portraits.
There has been much speculation and debate regarding the identity of the portrait’s sitter. Scholars and historians have given numerous interpretations, including that she is Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco di Bartolomeo del Giocondo. That identity was first suggested in 1550 by artist biographer Giorgio Vasari. Another theory was that the model may have been Leonardo’s mother, Caterina. That interpretation was put forth by, among others, Sigmund Freud, who seemed to think that the Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile emerged from a—perhaps unconscious—memory of Caterina’s smile.
32. What aspect of Mona Lisa continues to fascinate people according to paragraph 1
A. Its standard composition. B. Its famous painter.
C The sitter’s facial expression. D. The sitter’s proven identity.
33. Which sets Mona Lisa apart from earlier portraits
A. The handling of shading. B. The position of the sitter.
C. The description of background. D. The depiction of clothes.
34. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. Mona Lisa revolutionized portrait painting criteria.
B. Leonardo observed the skin carefully.
C. Leonardo focused on presenting humanity.
D. Mona Lisa overshadows the background landscape.
35. What is the main focus of the last paragraph
A. Guesses on the sitter’s identity. B. Interpretations of Freud’s theories.
C. Influence of Giorgio Vasari. D. Role of Leonardo’s mother.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Heimlich Maneuver Guideline
In the early 1970s, Henry J. Heimlich, MD, developed a first aid technique for choking, known as the Heimlich maneuver. 36 He was shocked to learn that choking was a leading cause of death, especially in children under 3 years of age.
When to Use the Heimlich Maneuver
Knowing when to use the Heimlich maneuver can be vital in emergency situations. If a person appears unable to speak or starts motioning toward their throat, they are likely choking. 37
How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver
The National Safety Council provides the following steps to help a person who is choking, if they are still conscious. First of all, stand behind the person with one leg forward between the person’s legs. And then, put your arms around the person and locate their belly button. Place the thumb side of one fist against the stomach just above their belly button. 38 Once the object is expelled out, the choking victim will get more time to wait for the medical staff to arrive.
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Avoid giving small kids hard candy, ice cubes, and popcorn. Cut foods that kids can easily choke on into tiny pieces. This can include grapes and other fruit, raw carrots, hot dogs, and chunks of cheese. Avoid laughing or talking while chewing and swallowing.
40 It happens so suddenly and immediate help is needed. Learning how to perform the Heimlich maneuver correctly can help save a life. After the choking event resolves, be sure to seek medical attention for the person who chokes.
A How to prevent choking
B Choking is an incredibly scary experience.
C. How to prepare for the Heimlich Maneuver
D. In these cases, it’s crucial to help immediately.
E. If the patient is unresponsive, call medical help immediately.
F. Use quick thrusting movements five times or until they expel the item.
G. Dr. Heimlich developed this method after reading an article about accidental deaths.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Jeremy grew up being active and involved in sports. But he never gave health y eating too much 41 until he found himself gaining weight. In November 2019, Jeremy 42 a turning point when he found that he was so 43 that he couldn’t play in a company football game. He decided to change his eating habits.
The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants, where he used to eat fast food as 44 as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found that giving up fast food wasn’t that hard.
Since Jeremy has always enjoyed cooking, he began to experiment with ways to make recipes 45 . He used whole wheat flour instead of white flour, and olive oil instead of butter. Cooking allowed him to have more 46 over his food choices. “If you’re going to prepare it yourself, you’re much better off than if you were going to buy it already 47 . You know exactly what’s in it.”
He also learned to expect there would be 48 as he changed his eating habits. Accepting that things wouldn’t always go perfectly, he didn’t get 49 . “Just be patient with it, and be 50 with your goals.”
Jeremy’s friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier foods. Their support helped 51 him to make a healthy eating habit. And Jeremy felt pretty good when people began to 52 his changes.
For Jeremy, there have been no drawbacks to changing the way he eats. He acknowledges that healthy eating takes planning. But he knows it’s worth the 53 . As a result of his changes, he is now back to a healthy weight and has the 54 to do the activities that he wants to do. “It’s just something that’s been really 55 for me.”
41. A. idea B. opinion C. thought D. concept
42. A. hit B. knocked C. marked D. proved
43. A. under pressure B. on edge C. out of shape D. off balance
44. A. rarely B. frequently C. moderately D. precisely
45. A. cheaper B. spicier C. healthier D. tastier
46. A. control B. power C. potential D. courage
47. A. specialized. B. packaged C. advertised D. delivered
48. A. questions B. tragedies C. disasters D. setbacks
49. A. relieved B. discouraged C. sensitive D. cheerful
50. A. realistic B. content C. concerned D. strict
51. A. force B. motivate C. persuade D. disturb
52. A. make light of B. approve of C. keep track of D. take advantage of
53. A. effort B. money C. wait D. risk
54. A. interest B. agenda C. qualification D. energy
55. A. dynamic B. fortunate C. rewarding D. challenging
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共55分）
第二节 短文填空（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。
TikTok is a powerful app, as it is the social media sensation of the 21st century. The app 56 （increase）its popularity tremendously in the last few years. The popularity of TikTok is far from 57 （fade）, because it can become the main stage for the next generation.
The widespread 58 （recognize）of the platform gives enormous opportunities for voices to be heard. This is why TikTok can be the best app for spreading art content, and it can help artists boost their careers. Today teens are not 59 （deep）fascinated by museums. Instead, they often immerse themselves 60 an art experience on their phone. So, what are the advantages of TikTok in the art sector
Artists have great potential on TikTok, as they are exposed to a massive audience. The content they post is likely to increase their profiles 61 bring like-minded people to their pages. Moreover, artists can also share their personal life with the audience. This is a chance to understand better the artists’ original intention, which is 62 powerful bridge between fans and artists.
63 （compare）with other social media apps, TikTok provides an easier way to create and share 64 （engage）content. Thanks to TikTok, they found a way to watch art in a different form and more 65 （interact）way. And now, TikTok offers everything from art content to pranks and dance videos. TikTok is a great way to find artists worldwide and a great marketing tool to bond the relationship between fans and artists.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校计划举办一场主题为“当代青少年生活”的摄影展。此次影展向学生们展示现当代青少年个人风采。请你写一则通知发布在校英语网站上，内容包括：
1、活动的时间和地点；
2、活动的内容；
3、期待参与。
注意：
1、词数80左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
NOTICE
Dear fellow students,
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Student Union
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。
In a small village located amidst rolling hills, there lived a boy named Arjun. Arjun came from a family of farmers who worked day and night to make ends meet. Despite their poor circumstances, Arjun had a fire within him that burned brightly with dreams of a better life.
From a young age, Arjun displayed a natural curiosity for knowledge. He was a dreamer, and his dreams were vast and limitless. However, education was something that seemed out of reach for Arjun. His village lacked proper schools, and his family could barely afford to feed themselves, let alone pay for his education. But Arjun’s spirit remained unbroken. He knew that education held the key to unlocking his dreams, and he was determined to find a way. With the support and encouragement of his parents, Arjun started a challenging journey. He walked for miles each day to reach a school in a neighboring village. There, he would sit on the ground, carefully absorbing every bit of knowledge that came his way.
Arjun’s hunger for education caught the attention of the teachers. They recognized his potential and did everything in their power to support him. Arjun excelled in his studies, doing better than even the richest students. As he advanced in his education, Arjun faced new challenges. The lack of resources and opportunities in his village limited his growth. But he refused to let such things define his future.
Arjun’s determination paid off. He secured a scholarship to a famous school in a nearby town. Leaving behind his family and his familiar home, he welcomed this new chapter in his life with gratefulness and a burning desire to succeed.
Life in the town was in great contrast to the simplicity of his village. Arjun encountered challenges he had never faced before. The fast-paced environment, the pressure to excel, and the distance from loved ones weighed heavily on him.
注意：
1、所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, Arjun’s journey took an unexpected turn when he discovered a love for scientific research. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As Arjun’s achievements grew, he never forgot his roots. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________