重庆市第七中学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)

重庆市第七中学校2023-2024学年度下期
高2025届期中考试英语试题
（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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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．Which place are the speakers going to tomorrow
A．The park. B．The beach. C．The forest.
（ ）2．What problem did Lucas have
A．He was sick. B．He missed his bus. C．He left his lunchbox on the bus.
（ ）3．How does the woman want her meat cooked
A．Well done. B．Medium rare. C．Super rare.
（ ）4．How many colors of blouse are there to choose from
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
（ ）5．What does the woman want to send out today
A．A cake. B．A letter. C．A card.
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 was the weather like in the past few days
A．Windy. B．Rainy. C．Hot.
（ ）7．What will the woman probably do next
A．Eat pizza. B．Watch a movie. C．See her friend’s dog.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
（ ）8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Friends. B．Writer and fan. C．Bookstore owner and customer.
（ ）9．Where will the woman’s daughter go tomorrow morning
A．To the South Street bookstore. B．To the Queen’s bookstore. C．To the dentist’s.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
（ ）10．What are the speakers mainly discussing
A．Ads for electronics. B．Different TV products. C．Places to buy a TV.
（ ）11．What does the woman want to do
A．Compare prices. B．Drive back home. C．Pay for the TV now.
（ ）12．Where is the conversation probably taking place
A．In a car. B．In an electronics store. C．In an office.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
（ ）13．Who is the man probably
A．A reporter. B．A factory owner. C．A university teacher.
（ ）14．How did the woman start making money at age 16
A．By collecting and selling waste.
B．By making shoes in a factory.
C．By working on a farm.
（ ）15．What makes the woman’s business school different from others
A．They only accept university students.
B．Their teachers are successful business people.
C．They offer money for students to start their own business.
（ ）16．What happened to the woman when she turned 30
A．She started a school. B．She failed in her business. C．She bought a house for her parents.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
（ ）17．Why couldn’t the speaker fall asleep
A．The old car was noisy.
B．His mother blamed him.
C．He was worried about his homework.
（ ）18．How did the speaker feel about the car he planned to build at first
A．Confident. B．Hopeless. C．Proud.
（ ）19．What was the car body mainly made of at last
A．Wood from the home garden. B．Plastic from some old toys. C．Metals from the shops.
（ ）20．What can we learn from the speaker’s experience
A．Give up at the right time. B．Make decisions on our own. C．Think from different aspects.
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
There’s no shortage of health food trends on TikTok, but which ones are actually sensible And should you skip any of them altogether We asked registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, and here’s what you need to know.
Emily Mariko’s Salmon Bowl
Made with rice, baked salmon, so y sauce and spicy mayo—and to be clear, there are a lot of different variations of it online—this passes Rissetto’s test because it’s healthy, fast, easy and has good flavor.
Rissetto says that while she would recommend this recipe, she would also suggest changing the white rice for brown rice for increased nutrients and more fiber.
Healthy Cookie Dough
Cookie dough that’s healthy This is too good to be true, right The answer is probably yes.
Rissetto says that while this may be healthy, it probably doesn’t taste good.
“I’m certain this tastes like cardboard,” she said. “If you don’t care about taste—then this is for you.”
Lettuce Water For Sleep
While harmless, the TikTok trend of pouring boiling water over romaine lettuce leaves to make “lettuce water” for better sleep probably won’t cure your sleep disorder—and it probably doesn’t taste great, either.
“This is not a thing. There’s no evidence to prove it,” Rissetto said. “Instead, steep a banana peel in boiling water to help aid with sleep.”
Nature’s Cereal
As Rissetto points out, it’s basically a fruit smoothie bowl.
“I am all for having berries and coconut water,” she said. “Nutrition-wise, this has lots of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. It’s basically a fruit salad that would be super refreshing on a hot day or post-workout.”
（ ）21．What is special about Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl
A．It doesn’t taste great. B．It is good for health.
C．Its recipe is not fixed. D．It uses two kinds of rice.
（ ）22．Which recipe doesn’t Rissetto recommend
A．Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl. B．Healthy cookie dough.
C．Lettuce water for sleep. D．Nature’s cereal.
（ ）23．Which food suits you best after playing a football match
A．Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl B．Healthy cookie dough
C．Lettuce water for sleep D．Nature’s cereal
B
After Chika, my adopted daughter, received her treatment in the US, I took her back to Haiti to see the orphanage （孤儿院） numerous times. On one of these times, I got to know that Chika’s father was still alive and sound, in a place known as Tabarre. As a matter of fact, I had been told that he might also be dead.
I drove to his house. Stepping out in front me was her father, a short, strong man with a broad mustache. I said to him that I came because of Chika’s medical condition—the brain tumor （肿瘤）. I explained that her life could be in the balance. I then inquired if it was significant for Chika to be buried in Haiti. He responded by saying, “It doesn’t mean. Whatever you think.”
I eventually came to my utmost mission. I requested him to see his daughter—and her to see him—perhaps because, deep down, I doubted about another chance. Yet as we drove back, there was part of me feeling as if I had been nudged （轻推） to the side of the picture. Although I have done much for Chika, this man has a certain claim that I never have.
Yours, not yours! The paperwork at the orphanage was signed by me. It obligates me to feed, educate, and protect Chika. But in the end, it is a document, not parenthood. Yours, not yours! I wrestled with this question many times. Chika, remember what you once asked How did you find me I promised myself you would never feel lost again.
After two hours, the father walked over, shook my hand, and left. That night, Chika rested her head upon my shoulder and after a few seconds mumbled, “Dad What will you do while I sleep ”
“I’ll read,” I said. “And think about how much I love you.” She nodded, her eyes glowed. “That’s what I’ll do too.”
At that moment, I didn’t care who belonged to whom. I was hers, even if she were not mine.
（ ）24．Why did I call on Chika’s father
A．To accuse him of his fake death. B．To ask him about Chika’s condition.
C．To invite him to see Chika one last time. D．To persuade him of our legal parenthood.
（ ）25．What does the underlined phrase “in the balance” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Evaluated. B．Unexplained. C．Lengthened. D．Undetermined.
（ ）26．How did I feel as I drove Chika’s father back
A．Unclear and angry. B．Eager and relieved. C．Uneasy and troubled. D．Embarrassed and bored.
（ ）27．What’s the best title of the passage
A．My Love, Not Mine! B．Who Is “Legal” Father
C．Your Father, Not Yours! D．Who Belongs to Whom
C
Consider the following statement: “My husband bought me a pink Lamborghini…” The correct way to finish the sentence, according to some, is not showing appreciation or acting excited, but to complain about the pricy gift. If you say, “The color is so ugly, men have such bad taste!” Congratulations, you have mastered the “Versailles literature.”
The term has nothing to do with the French palace nor with literature. It came from the Japanese manga series “The Rose of Versailles” and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. This new kind of bragging is called humblebragging, the psychology behind which is to be recognized for one’s successes and be liked by others at the same time. “The humblebragger recognizes that it’s hard to be liked and be a showoff at the same time,” said psychologist Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In an article titled “Why people hate humblebragging” published in Psychology Today, Whitbourne noted that the humblebrag is a “strategy in pursuit of respect”because it draws attention to one’s accomplishments, but in a roundabout （迂回的） fashion.
However, studies on social media users show that humble bragging, as a self-promotion strategy does not work. In the essay, “Humblebragging: A distinct and ineffective-self-presentation strategy,” researcher Ovul Sezer concluded from his research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the former’s insincerity. “The critical factor telling these strategies was sincerity. People don’t like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers.”
“So, next time if you hear ‘My husband bought me a pink Lamborghini. The color is so ugly, men have such bad taste!’. Just pretend you don’t get whatever it is they try to show off.” a Zhihu user advised others on how to respond to a “pretentious narcissist”, “Respond with genuine sympathy for their complaint.”
（ ）28．Which of the following can replace the example in Paragraph 1
A．“I didn’t even have one look at my paper. I’m so over.”
B．“I have eaten nothing today, but I’m heavier than yesterday.”
C．“My husband bought me another Chanel purse. I love it so much.”
D．“I don’t even remember buying a house. My memory is really failing with age.”
（ ）29．Why do people humblebrag according to this article
A．Because they’re really successful.
B．Because they want to show their complaint.
C．Because they want to be liked while bragging.
D．Because they always want to be the center of the topic.
（ ）30．What can be inferred from the fourth paragraph
A．Humblebraggers are dishonest
B．Straight braggers are popular with us.
C．Straight braggers are cleverer than humblebraggers.
D．Humblebraggers’ insincerity accounts for their unpopularity.
（ ）31．What’s the last paragraph mainly about
A．How to avoid humblebragging. B．Who might be a humblebragger.
C．How to fight a humblebragger back. D．What might hurt a humblebragger.
D
Fireflies that light up dark backyards on warm summer evenings use their luminescence （发光） for communication—to attract a mate or scare away enemies.
These shiny fireflies also inspired scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They built electroluminescent soft artificial muscles for flying, insect-size robots. The tiny artificial muscles that control the robots’ wings send out colored light during flight.
This electroluminescence could enable the robots to communicate with each other. If sent on a search-and-rescue task into a fallen building, for instance, a robot that finds survivors could use lights to signal others and call for help.
The ability to send out light also brings these tiny robots one step closer to flying on their own outside the lab. These robots are so lightweight that they can’t carry sensors, so researchers must track them using big infrared （红外线的） cameras that don’t work well outdoors. Now, they’ve shown that they can track the robots exactly using the light they send out and just three smartphone cameras.
“If you think of large-size robots, they can communicate using a lot of different tools. But for a tiny robot, we are forced to think about new modes of communication. This is a major step toward flying these robots in outdoor environments where we don’t have a state-of-the-art tracking system,” says Kevin Chen, who is the senior author of the paper. He and his team members did this by putting tiny electroluminescent particles into the artificial muscles. The process adds just 2.5 percent more weight without impacting the flight performance of the robot.
Joining Chen on the paper are Electrical Engineering and Computer Science graduate students Suhan Kim, the lead author, Yi-Hsuan Hsiao, and Jie Mao, an associate professor at Ningxia University. The research was published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
（ ）32．How do the tiny artificial muscles work
A．They attract other insects. B．They strengthen the wings.
C．They scare away enemies. D．They keep rescuers informed.
（ ）33．Why did researchers try to improve the tiny robots
A．To make them fly. B．To put sensors inside them.
C．To replace smartphone cameras. D．To be aware of their locations.
（ ）34．Why does Kevin Chen mention large-size robots
A．To introduce their different types. B．To show their wide use in many fields.
C．To explain the problems of tiny robots. D．To describe how they inspired great scientists.
（ ）35．What would be the best title for the text
A．Robotic shiny insects take flight B．Disaster survivors see new hope
C．Outdoor robots are replacing rescuers D．Fireflies are being made good use of
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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
JOMO refers to the “joy of missing out” —in short, unplugging from all media, practicing self-care, reconnecting to the present moment, and learning to appreciate the inner peace of being alone. JOMO is especially important for digital natives. 36 They have grown up in a world where social media is an essential part of their lives. Unplugging （拔掉电源插头） from the devices can help by giving us a break from the cruel social comparison that may be at the root of a lot of the anxiety. The following strategies can help you find joy in missing out.
Make a list of activities you really enjoy doing.
Post it in an accessible place so that at a moment’s notice, you’ve got a reminder of activities that bring you joy. 37
Take regular tech breaks.
A lot of FOMO (fear of missing out) is generated by scrolling through social media and the resulting social comparisons that inevitably happen. 38 Ground yourself in the present moment.
Invest in offline connections with others.
This can include family, partners, friends, and neighbors. 39 A brief on-site activity is a better way to build meaningful relationships than investing untold nights in connecting with relative strangers online.
40
This is often the most difficult thing to do for those with demanding fast-paced lives, but it’s essential to stay well and to take care of ourselves. It might be a solo nature walk, a warm bath, meditation, or soothing music—whatever makes you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
A．Include them in your day.
B．Make time for personal care.
C．Unplug for a set time each day.
D．It doesn’t have to be a huge amount of time.
E．Comparison can also become inner motivation.
F．They have never known life without social media.
G．They can overwhelm our minds and leave us feeling exhausted.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Ariel decided to 41 herself in nature the day before she turned 30, so she rode her bike to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York on November 5 to take a hike. A mile into her walk, she 42 a gorgeous female mute （哑的） swan near the water’s edge. Ariel, 30, who 43 volunteered at the Wild Bird Fund rehab （康复） center in Manhattan for five years, knew that mute swans can be 44 . But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Ariel put her jacket over the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and held it in her arms. And then a thought 45 her: What can I do now
Her best bet was the rehab center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to 46 a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way 47 , some puzzled strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a 48 to a nearby subway station.
On the subway, no one seemed particularly annoyed by the 49 passenger. Ariel says: “One guy was sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he 50 there was a swan in front of him”.
Ariel called the rehab center on the way, and Tristan Higgin, a (n) 51 manager, picked her up at the subway station and drove the bird, bike, and 52 to the facility. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by swallowing 53 used on fishing lines.
While recovering, she made a boyfriend at the center—another injured swan. Sadly, even with all that tender loving care, the swan was 54 with a bacterial infection. Two months after Ariel came to her rescue, she 55 . It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city. In all, Ariel traveled two hours by foot, car, and subway (while dragging her bike). “That’s the perfect summary of who she is.” says Higginbotham.
（ ）41．A．immerse B．expose C．wrap D．breathe
（ ）42．A．teased B．spotted C．caught D．hit
（ ）43．A．wholly B．literally C．previously D．stably
（ ）44．A．aggressive B．cautious C．ambitious D．abnormal
（ ）45．A．occurred B．informed C．reminded D．struck
（ ）46．A．transport B．conduct C．preserve D．put
（ ）47．A．Suddenly B．Immediately C．Fortunately D．Normally
（ ）48．A．lift B．chance C．treat D．habitat
（ ）49．A．scared B．hungry C．fierce D．feathered
（ ）50．A．doubted B．minded C．noticed D．preferred
（ ）51．A．fire-controlling B．animal-caring C．forest-protecting D．nature-loving
（ ）52．A．victim B．survivor C．partner D．rescuer
（ ）53．A．worms B．weights C．plastic D．facilities
（ ）54．A．diagnosed B．spread C．controlled D．resisted
（ ）55．A．stood up B．pulled through C．flew away D．passed away
第Ⅱ卷
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is now pursuing high-quality development, which has been boosted by “new quality productive forces” and new innovations. This is not a bolt from the blue; instead, it has been conditioned by internal and external 56 (factor).
Internally, China is pursuing high-quality, innovation-driven development. From the 1980s to the 2010s, China’s GDP grew at 57 average rate of more than 9 percent per year. While the development of China’s agricultural and industrial sectors has reached 58 (high) levels, the development of the service sector has opened the door to grander achievements.
Externally, global tensions have motivated China 59 (focus) on high-quality development, particularly to become self-reliant in key sectors and attain strategic sovereignty.
From 2021 onwards, China 60 (conduct) the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) for Economic and Social Development and Long-Range Objectives through the Year 2035, 61 focuses on innovation-driven development.
The previous five-year plans 62 (build) the base, the 14th Five-Year Plan has set eyes 63 new horizons because it is the first five-year plan after China achieved the goal of building a 64 (moderate) prosperous society in all respects.
China is aware of the importance of boosting domestic 65 (consume), and has taken measures to that end in order to balance the domestic and foreign aspects of development.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
假定你是重庆七中学生会主席李华，学校决定开展一次紧急疏散演练，请用英语写一个活动通知，内容包括：
1．演练目的；
2．具体安排（参加人员、时间、地点、活动内容等）；
3．注意事项。
注意：1．写作词数应为100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：紧急疏散演练emergency evacuation drill
Notice
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
Grace and I were once college roommates and our initial encounter was anything but friendly. As a sociable and enthusiastic individual, I struggled to connect with Grace, who was reserved and shy. Our contrasting personalities posed challenges for both of us. Grace enjoyed early mornings at the library, absorbed in reading, whereas I cherished my sleep-ins. The noise arising from her morning rituals, spanning from her morning hygiene routine to room organization, annoyed me considerably. Following our study sessions, Grace willingly maintained order in our shared living space, unlike me, whose desk remained in constant disorder.
One morning, I was unexpectedly awakened by a loud crash, only to discover that Grace had accidentally broken my favorite cup. Imagining all the disagreements, I was getting mad. I lost my temper and yelled a bunch of angry words at her without thinking. “What on earth, Grace! That was my favorite cup!” “I’m so sorry! I’ll clean it up.” “Clean it up You’ve got to be kidding me!” After my outburst, Grace’s eyes welled up with tears. Silently, she began to clean up the broken pieces before leaving the room with her bag.
That night, as the bell signaling the end of study hours rang, I returned to the room only to find it empty. The roommate, who usually hangs around the room, was nowhere to be seen. It felt a little strange like something wasn’t right. I thought maybe she was still upset about our argument in the morning. I started worrying. Did what I said hurt her feelings Is she avoiding me now I kept thinking about our argument. It was then that I noticed the cleanliness Grace had left behind—a dorm so clean you could eat off the floor. I was filled with regret as I became aware of the consequences of my morning outburst. I didn’t want to ruin our friendship. Feeling bad and wanting to fix things, I decided to go to find her.
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。
I was about to walk towards the door when it suddenly opened. _____________________________________
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With care, I opened the beautifully wrapped box, ________________________________________________
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