2023～2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断
英语试卷
（考试时间：下午2:30～4:00）
说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间90分钟，满分100分。请将第Ⅰ卷试题答案填在第Ⅱ卷卷首的相应位置。
第Ⅰ卷（共60分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分15分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。答案写在答题卡上。
例：How much is the shirt A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。
1. What will the woman work as
A. A teacher. B. A volunteer. C. A journalist.
2. What will the man do this weekend
A. Go sailing. B. Visit friends. C. Take a walk.
3. What is the man worried about
A. The difficult courses. B. The upcoming exam.
C. The high tuition fees.
4. What does the man suggest
A. Reading travel brochures. B. Contacting a travel agency.
C. Going to the Orange Island.
5. Why does the man come to Beijing
A. To sign a contract. B. To run a store.
C. To work in a factory.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
听下面3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至8题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Summer jobs. B. Holiday experience. C. IT development.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Become an engineer. B. Turn to Steven for help.
C. Learn computer technology.
8. Which place will the man visit this afternoon
A. A fitness center. B. An IT company. C. A community library.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. How old are the paintings
A. About 500 years old. B. About 1,000 years old.
C. About 1,600 years old.
10. Where are the speakers
A. In the Mogao Caves. B. In the hotel.
C. In the gallery.
11. What contributes to the well-preserved paintings
A. The dry climate. B. Experts' devotion. C. Visitors' protection.
听第8段材料，回答第12至15题。
12. What is the bad news
A. Delivery men may lose jobs.
B. Delivery cost may be higher.
C. Delivery may be less convenient.
13. How can you have a robot deliver your package
A. Designing its routes. B. Placing an order online.
C. Calling the operator.
14. What does the robot use to avoid theft
A. Smartphone apps. B. A package locker.
C. Cameras and GPS.
15. What is the purpose of the speech
A. To sell a smart AI robot.
B. To recommend a phone app.
C. To introduce a new trend of delivery.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。
A
Artificial Intelligence Professional Program
Stanford Online Artificial Intelligence courses let you virtually step into the classrooms of Stanford professors who lead the AI revolution. The courses, beginning on Wednesday May 1,2024, are based on Stanford graduate courses, but adapted for the needs of working professionals.
Before enrolling in your first course, you need to apply for an online interview with your professor (15-20 minutes). The interaction allows you to tell your professor about your interest in joining, as well as confirm that you meet the essential requirements (Proficiency in Python, College Calculus, Linear Algebra and Probability Theory).
The courses will equip you with the skills and confidence to:
Learn basic AI technologies to operate AI models and tools.
Evaluate performance of AI models accurately.
Carry out search algorithms (算法) to find the shortest paths and plan motions for the general-use robots.
Guard against various types of cyber crimes to keep information safe.
What you will earn:
You'll earn a Stanford Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence when you successfully complete either three 10-week courses in the AI professional education program or two courses in the AI professional education program plus one course in the AI graduate program. All the courses in the program will be accessible through Wednesday July 31,2024.
16. What is necessary to enter for the program according to the text
A. A graduate certificate.
B. A Stanford's scholarship.
C. An interview on the Internet.
D. A professor's recommendation.
17. Which of the following skills can be gained from the program
A. Updating AI models.
B. Maintaining cyber security.
C. Predicting future accurately.
D. Inventing robots with new functions.
18. How long will the program last
A. Four weeks. B. Two months. C. Ten weeks. D. Three months.
B
A giant black bear is forcing himself out of a gap under an abandoned house in South Lake Tahoe, California. This is one of the pictures from the "Cities Gone Wild" project launched by photographer Corey Arnold. A series of more images show how the bear slowly but surely moves its big body out of the hole, off to seek for its dinner. Later that night, the camera recorded its returning and stuffing itself back into its home.
The bear's size results from its diet of human garbage. In parts of the US, where black bears are living in and around cities, both their behaviors and shapes have changed. Urban bears are less active than those in the wilderness and live on a diet of human food rich in sugar. As a result, they are sometimes double in weight.
For three months in the field, Arnold photographed the animals in various cities across the US as they went about their daily life—tracking where they slept, how they found food, and their relationship with humans. It's these animals that were the stars of his "Cities Gone Wild" series. Initially authorized by National Geographic, the project was recognized in the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards, winning first place in the wildlife and nature category.
The "Cities Gone Wild" project offers a fresh view on the wildlife that inhabits our cities. It demonstrates the potential dangers as cities grow, native habitats are destroyed, and humans and animals live in closer distance. It also throws lights on the life of these animals and hints that the more we understand them, the more likely we are to find ways to get along with them. "There's always going to be a bit of conflict. We have to strike a middle ground where we're not eliminating them, but we're just learning to live with them and keep our distance," says Arnold.
19. What makes urban bears oversized according to the text
A. Free movement in the city. B. Unlimited amount of food.
C. Insufficient night-time sleep. D. Intake of sugary human food.
20. What is the focus of the pictures taken by Arnold
A. The changes of cities.
B. The dangers people face.
C. The urban animals' routines.
D. The conflicts among animals.
21. Which of the following can be the best title of the text
A. Black Bears: Our Friends Forever
B. Sony Awards: Lifelong Pursuit of Artists
C. Corey Arnold: An Influential Photographer
D. Cities Gone Wild: The Coexistence Promoter
C
In this present age, we are heavily dependent on science and technology. Involving courses such as physics, chemistry and biology, a science-based education system can not only equip the young with knowledge of the rules of the world but also develop their scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills. With the benefits and objective attitude formed when learning, the young have more opportunities to be employed in cutting-edge research projects and big companies. So as for Arts or Science, they prefer the latter.
However, we still rely much on the Arts to understand the world. Literature courses can help students to learn about different cultures by exposing them to various aspects of life and excite their imagination required by out-of-box ideas. Studying politics increases the awareness of global world. History can enrich them intellectually and socially, providing a deeper understanding of the world and their place within it. Also, Arts can develop emotional skills and moral values.
A science-based education concentrating only on the latest scientific developments and breakthroughs, may overlook the study of moral values as well as significant historical affairs. For instance, countless possibilities can be realised through cloning, but science does not reveal the moral dilemmas (两难境地) of its indulgent development. It is essential for students to assess the far-reaching influence of science on the world and realise that it must ultimately be pursued reasonably and controllably.
In conclusion, a science-based education certainly has its limitations. Nevertheless, a science-based education combined with enough exposure to values and the humanities would provide students with a deeper insight into the world.
22. Why is a science-based education system popular among the young according to the text
A. It has diverse courses.
B. It provides more challenges.
C. It favors their dreams of being a scientist.
D. It contributes to more career opportunities.
23. How does the author introduce the role of Arts
A. By collecting data.
B. By giving professional reports.
C. By sharing personal experiences.
D. By listing the values of different courses.
24. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "indulgent" in paragraph 3
A. Uncontrolled. B. Normal. C. Difficult. D. Sustainable.
25. What is the writing purpose of the text
A. To highlight the difficulty of science courses.
B. To offer guidance on how to learn all subjects well.
C. To recommend Science & Arts combined education.
D. To stress the importance of the science-based education.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。答案写在答题卡上。
What to Say to Someone Who Is Hard on Their Body
What should you say or do when your friends start criticizing how they look How can you effectively respond to your friends who are always too hard on their body The following tips may save you from embarrassment.
Don't reject their complaints
When you hear your friends criticizing themselves, your immediate response may be to tell them they're wrong. 26 . Actually it could easily seem like you're ignoring their concerns, which could do more harm than good.
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While praises about their external beauty are great, insincere ones are generally easy to see through. So don't overstate it by telling your friends they're the most beautiful person on the planet. 28 . If admiration about physical appearance comes too often, they'll strengthen the belief that appearance matters hugely.
Acknowledge their talents
Trying to help your friends focus attention on things they love about their appearance is a worthy goal. But even better is helping them see how great they are outside of how they look. For example, express your appreciation for their athletic ability, incredible cooking skills and so on. 29 .
Help them rediscover what their body can do
Try to help your friends reconnect with how awesome their body is for what it can do. What should you do 30 . Stick with an option like yoga or Pilates that requires developing a more sensitive awareness. This could help your friends realize there's more to their body than just the way it looks.
A. Avoid high frequency of praises as well
B. This may seem like the right thing to do
C. They'll probably stop expressing themselves
D. Be careful of exaggerated evaluation on their looks
E. These praises can help them identify their advantages
F. You can offer to join a sports team or mind-body fitness class together
G. Remind them that the perfect images they see in the media aren't real
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。
My father was my hero and my inspiration. People in our town called him a 31 man—martial artist, worker in wood and skilled fly fisherman. The big laughing man was 32 in everything he put his mind to. There was nothing he couldn't 33 or win. And he taught me to do the same.
But his 34 to life was severely tested when, in his late fifties, Dad's fishing-buddy doctor sadly shook his head and turned away. The news of sudden 35 scared Dad. It scared me, too. He closed himself at home, 36 the pleasure of his hobbies. To 37 his growing frustration, Dad took up painting. But as his hands became weak, his fingers 38 and twisted, his images on the paper were like wild weeds. There were no dreams on his canvas (画布), no miracles, no hope. However, determined and 39 , Dad painted hour after hour.
As the days and years passed, he could 40 paint his images in exact composition. His modesty and perseverance kept him concentrated, enabling him to 41 the beauty of life. He'd found his way to a place 42 pain, where he found himself back. He'd learned to embrace life the way it was, 43 it was not the way he wished it to be. I looked at his smile and realised that he was a real magician of life.
One day, he paused during his work. "I have so little to leave you with, Janet," he said 44 shaking his head. "Dad, that's not true. You've taught me the right attitude toward life—the art of living. And it's the most valuable 45 ." He looked surprised with the biggest smile I'd ever seen.
31. A. sports B. muscle C. fashion D. miracle
32. A. honest B. expert C. adaptable D. cautious
33. A. tackle B. understand C. supply D. imagine
34. A. concern B. attitude C. impression D. memory
35. A. illness B. exploration C. dedication D. communication
36. A. suffering from B. keeping on C. relying on D. giving up
37. A. detect B. exchange C. relieve D. respect
38. A. pressed B. pointed C. bent D. occupied
39. A. excited B. surprised C. inspired D. focused
40. A. precisely B. desperately C. carefully D. urgently
41. A. resist B. capture C. master D. receive
42. A. full of B. available to C. free from D. fit for
43. A. though B. before C. unless D. whether
44. A. happily B. bitterly C. vividly D. proudly
45. A. chance B. blueprint C. goal D. wealth
第Ⅱ卷（共40分）
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。答案写在题号后的横线上。
According to a report from a leading Chinese e-commerce platform, sales of traditional Hanfu clothing 46.______(rise) a lot since January, three times higher than last year. This trend was especially reflected in the horse-faced skirt, 47.______ was reported to be the most popular Hanfu item in 2023. Sales data show a wide 48.______(fascinate) with traditional Chinese clothing. The horse-faced skirt dates back 49.______ the Song Dynasty and grew popular in the Ming Dynasty. 50.______(celebrate) as one of the most symbolic styles of ancient Chinese skirts, it 51.______(natural) involves cultural elements in its unique appearance. This type of skirt, 52.______(feature) pleated (有褶的) design, attracts many young people. Many 53.______(theory) have explained the horse-faced skirt's name, one of which suggests 54.______(it) design of three pieces, with the central one resembling a horse's face. As 55.______ carrier of culture, Hanfu offers a chance for consumers to seek cultural confidence and identity.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（满分10分）
你校英文报将开设专栏，向同学们推荐有关“工匠精神”的纪录片。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.推荐纪录片《我在故宫修文物》（Masters in the Forbidden City）；
2.说明推荐理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Documentary Recommendation: Masters in the Forbidden City
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第二节（满分15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。
Maya and her older brother Marcus lived with their grandma. Their parents, busy with work in another city, could only return home during the winter holiday. Grandma was good at paper-cutting, and she decorated the whole room with pretty shapes of animals and flowers, devoting herself to keeping Maya and Marcus happy. However, despite her grandmother's love, Maya often felt deep frustration, complaining why she couldn't stay with her parents.
As the days grew shorter and colder, Maya's excitement came back. She knew that with the arrival of snow, the winter holiday would come, as well as the return of her parents. One day, the weather forecast predicted snow during daytime, so Maya eagerly rose from bed, pressing her nose against the window, and waiting for the first pretty snowflake to drop from the sky.
However, as it was getting late, Maya's excitement turned into disappointment. Sensing her sadness, grandma comforted her, “Be patient, dear. The snow will come soon.” Marcus, too, tried to be an older brother, reminding Maya that the snow could fall at night. Yet, despite their efforts, Maya remained upset. Night fell and not a single snowflake was in sight. Sadly, Maya went to bed without eating anything, going to her dreams with tears in her eyes.
注意：
1.词数应为120个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To cheer Maya up, grandma and Marcus decided to make snowflakes themselves. Maya rushed to the windows, and found snowflakes of all shapes and sizes on the glass.
2023～2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断
英语试题参考答案及评分建议
（满分100分）
第一部分 听力（共两节；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. A
11. B 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. C
第二部分 阅读（共两节；每小题2分，满分30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
16. C 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. D 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
26. B 27. D 28. A 29. E 30. F
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）
31. D 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. C 39. D 40. A
41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45.D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
46. have risen 47. which 48. fascination 49. to 50. Celebrated
51. naturally 52. featuring 53. theories 54. its 55. a
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（满分10分）
Documentary Recommendation: Masters in the Forbidden City
Given the present high regard for craftsmanship, I strongly recommend the three-episode documentary, Masters in the Forbidden City, to all.
Through stunning visuals and expert commentary, the documentary invites viewers to explore behind the red walls, uncovering the stories of the craftsmen who were dedicated to preserving the rich historical heritage. These artisans, with exceptional skills and close attention to details, do more than simply repair the intricate antiques—they revitalize Chinese culture by breathing new life into each piece.
This documentary is a must-see for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the Forbidden City and the enduring legacy of traditional craftsmanship.
第二节（满分15分）
To cheer Maya up, grandma and Marcus decided to make snowflakes themselves. With practiced hands, grandma folded paper into intricate patterns, cutting carefully to create delicate snowflakes, while Marcus, observing closely, soon mastered the technique. Hours passed before they finished their handiwork. And then, grandma and Marcus taped the snowflakes on the window glass, imagining Maya's delight when she woke to find the magic. The next morning, Maya was awakened by Marcus's shouting, “It's snowing!”
Maya rushed to the windows, and found snowflakes of all shapes and sizes on the glass. Her heart swelled with warmth as the paper snowflakes sparkled in the morning light. As she embraced grandma and Marcus, she understood the depth of their love hidden in the fake snowflakes.Though separated from her parents, she was never alone with the company of grandma and Marcus. From then on, Maya cherished each moment with grandma and Marcus, treasuring the unbreakable bond that united them forever.
