广东省广州市番禺区2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(无答案)

广州市番禺区2023-2024学年度第二学期中段考高二级英语科试题
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Chambanamoms Presents Girl’s Night Out: Foot Golf!
Grab some friends and join us on Saturday, June 4, for a fun night out at Lake of the Woods Golf Course in Mahomet, thanks to our friends at the Champaign County Forest Preserve District. There will be giveaways, some adult drinks and food, as well as a great night out playing Foot Golf. Yes, we said Foot Golf. You don’t need to have a bag full of clubs or fancy spikes — just bring yourself (and athletic shoes, please).
If you can kick a soccer ball, you can play Foot Golf. If you can laugh and have fun, you can also play Foot Golf.
So what is Foot Golf Foot Golf is what happens when you combine golf and soccer. Players kick off from a tee box (开球处) and attempt to get their soccer ball into a 21-inch diameter cup using the fewest number of kicks. Foot Golf can be played by children and adults. It is a trend sweeping golf courses across the country, and we are lucky to have it right here in Champaign County.
This event is FREE. To manage the number of people we have on the course, we are asking our friends to register. Here is a quick and easy form to fill out: friends to register. http://www./girlsnightoutrsvp/
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 4, at 7 p.m. Bring your girlfriends — and your sense of humor!
IF YOU DRIVE: Lake of the Woods Golf Course is a quick drive west from Champaign-Urbana on Interstate 74. Get off at Lake of the Woods exit, Exit No. 174. Head north for mile until the first stop sign. Take a left at the stop sign and travel for one mile. This road will take you directly to the golf course.
21. Participants who come to Girl’s Night Out ________.
A. should wear athletic shoes B. should bring their own clubs
C. need to bring gym shoes D. have to bring drinks and food
22. What do we know about Foot Golf
A. It is played worldwide. B. It is nothing like playing golf.
C. It is a mixture of golf and soccer. D. It is intended for children.
23. What type of writing is this text
A. An advertisement. B. A lesson plan.
C. An educational report. D. An introduction to a sport.
B
We live in a town with three beaches. There are two parts less than 10 minutes’ walk from home where neighborbood children gather to play. However, what my children want to do after school is pick up a screen — any screen — and stare at it for hours. They are not alone. Today’s children spend an average of four and a half hours a day looking at screens, split between watching television and using the Internet.
In the past few years, an increasing number of people and organizations have begun coming up with plans to counter this trend. A couple of years ago film-maker David Bond realized that his children, then aged five and three, were attached to screens to the point where he was able to say “chocolate” into his three-year-old son’s ear without getting a response. He realized that something needed to change, and, being a London media type, appointed himself “marketing director from Nature”. He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to be marketed to young people. The result was Project Wild Thing, a film which charts the birth of the World Network, a group of organizations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.
“Just five more minutes outdoors can make a difference,” David Bond says. “There is a lot of really interesting evidence which seems to be suggesting that if children are inspired up to the age of seven, then being outdoors will be on habit for life.” His own children have got into the habit of playing outside now: “We just send them out into the garden and tell them not to come back in for a while.”
Summer is upon us. There is an amazing world out there, and it needs our children as much as they need it. Let us get them out and let them play.
24. What is the problem with the author’s children
A. They stay in front of screens for too long.
B. They are tired of doing their homework.
C. They have no friends to play with.
D. They often annoy their neighbors.
25. How did David Bond advocate his idea
A. By advertising in London media. B. By organizing outdoor activities.
C. By making a documentary film. D. By creating a network of friends.
26. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “charts” in paragraph 2
A. predicts B. records C. delays D. confirms
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Let Children Have Fun
B. Young Children Need More Free Time
C. David Bond: A Role Model for Children
D. Market Nature to Children
C
When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, “Well, I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc.” But this kind of misses the point.
More often than not, what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don’t hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”. We all do!
Every person speaks a dialect, too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, “You got eat or not ” (meaning “Have you eaten ”) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong” or “ungrammatical”. The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it’s different
We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone.
Language differences like these provide insights into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is a distinct part of one’s identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.
28. What does the author think of his/her friends’ response in paragraph 1
A. It reflects their self confidence. B. It misses the real meaning of accents.
C. It misses the point of communication. D. It reflects their language levels.
29. Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English
A. To justify the use of dialects. B. To show the diversity of dialects.
C. To correct a grammatical mistake. D. To highlight a traditional approach.
30. What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph
A. Learn to speak with your local dialect.
B. Seek for an official definition of accents.
C. Distinguish our local languages from others’.
D. Appreciate the value of accents and dialects.
31. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Accents Enhance Our Identities B. Everyone Has an Accent
C. Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D. Standard English Is at Risk
D
Before humans stored memories as zeroes and ones, we turned to digital devices of another kind — preserving knowledge on the surface of fingers and palms.
When Mogao Caves was uncovered in 1900, an aging drawing was lifted from a collection of religious manuscripts. The drawing illustrates a mnemonic (助记符号) system, a way of projecting knowledge onto the hands so it can be studied, memorized, and stored in a pocket. Around the same time this mnemonic was made, a monk named Bede halfway around the world was developing a different system of manual knowledge. These two systems are perhaps the earliest examples of manual mnemonics.
Beginning roughly twelve hundred years ago, we started using the hand itself as a portable place of knowledge, a place to store whatever tended to slip our mental grasp. The hand became an all-purpose memory machine.
In different times and places, hands provided mnemonic maps of sound. As early as the thirteenth century, Chinese scholars were projecting syllable charts onto the palms and fingers. The so-called “Guidonian hand” owes its name to the eleventh-century Italian music teacher, Guido d’Arezzo. Arranging the different pitches in a scale onto the joints, he developed this technique to help students learn “unheard melody most easily and correctly”. Other thinkers in Europe, perhaps inspired by Guido, developed systems for learning the sounds of language.
Then questions arise. First, what makes the hand so popular as a mnemonic tool A large part of the answer, surely, involves portability. The hands are always, well, ready to hand. A further advantage stems from how hand mnemonics offer both visual and kinesthetic (动觉的) routes to memory: They are both seen and felt.
It’s also hard to determine when and why hand mnemonics faded out. Hand mnemonics are still used to teach the “right-hand rule” in physics classrooms and remain especially popular in medicine. Today, we increasingly store our “thoughts” in virtual realms (领域) but we sometimes still reach for that original “digital” repository (存储库) in our pockets.
32. What do we learn about the two earliest examples of mnemonics
A. Bede made a hand mnemonic in Mogao Caves.
B. They are the same system of manual knowledge.
C. The drawing was uncovered on the fingers and palms.
D. The drawing from Mogao Caves illustrates a mnemonic system.
33. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Human hands mapped sound charts.
B. Guido helped his students learn unheard melody.
C. Human hands played a role in sound mnemonics.
D. Scholars projected syllable charts onto the palms and fingers.
34. Why does the hand gain popularity as a mnemonic prop
A. The hand is always available for use.
B. The hand can feel what people memorize.
C. Fingers can easily be marked with characters.
D. Hand mnemonics help memorize visible things.
35. What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of hand mnemonics
A. Indifferent. B. Pessimistic. C. Uncertain. D. Positive.
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。
Online training is one of the fastest growing parts of the fitness industry. If you’re considering joining the online fitness community, consider these benefits and drawbacks.
One of the most popular reasons for working out following an online video is that it offers ultimate convenience. No need to roll out of bed at 5 a.m. to attend that 6 a.m. boot camp class, which may end up being full when you arrive. 36 And what if you’re on the road No problem. You can access your workout video through your phone.
37 Most online fitness programs are much less expensive than similar offline programs — most range in cost from $10 to $20 per month. Some are even free. For example, the online Les Mills program offers a free 30-day trial of its 1,500-plus workouts.
Online training also has broad offerings. When you head online, you have instructors from around the globe, all ready and willing to help you master your favorite moves. 38 Just because there isn’t a Krav Maga class in your area doesn’t mean you can’t go online to find one led by qualified instructors.
All these are undoubtedly positive-online training provides fitness resources to general consumers wherever they are, without requiring access to a gym or fitness studio. 39
Very few online fitness programs enable the instructor to see you, check your form, and offer corrections based on your performance. 40 This is particularly concerning for beginners, as they’re more likely to do incorrectly. Besides, if you struggle with self-motivation and prefer a social workout environment, online fitness may not be for you.
A. Another is the price.
B. But it’s not without problems.
C. The same goes for different types of exercise.
D. However, online personal training isn’t for everyone.
E. Instead, you can turn it on at home at your convenience.
F. That being said, online workouts aren’t perfect when it comes to safety.
G. This means you could perform exercises wrongly, or even unsafely, without knowing it.
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。
A 23-year-old woman has achieved an unbelievable feat that many of us dream of — visiting every country on Earth.
Lexie Alford was born into a family of travel agents, which gave her the opportunity to 41 places such as Cambodia, Dubai and Egypt during her childhood, according to Forbes magazine. She began saving up at age 12 to 42 her goal of visiting all countries. By her 18th birthday, she had travelled to 72 nations. In October, 2016 she realized she could see the 43 nations on her list in time to set an official record. Many people 44 her travel on social media platform Instagram, so she decided to chase the world record partly to 45 others. “Honestly, in the beginning, I 46 wanted to push the limits of what I thought I could do with my life and see as much of the world as possible in the 47 ,” she told Forbes. “It wasn’t until things started getting really 48 that I realized I was inspiring people around me, especially the 49 .”
“I also loved visiting Northern Pakistan, for the natural beauty of the mountains and 50 of the locals were astonishing,” Ms Alford said. “The most pleasant 51 about travelling to all these misunderstood areas of the world was that the countries that I had the least expectation for 52 being the most incredible.”
“My 53 for young people is to believe that you can do anything you set your mind to do. You have to make 54 to travel the world but if it’s something that’s genuinely 55 to you, it’s only a matter of time until you can make it a reality.”
41. A. report B. tour C. settle D. love
42. A. switch B. conceive C. fund D. set
43. A. powerful B. remaining C. developed D. remote
44. A. ranked B. overlooked C. followed D. criticized
45. A. please B. inspire C. understand D. accompany
46. A. occasionally B. temporarily C. completely D. simply
47. A. process B. agency C. platform D. country
48. A. dull B. official C. natural D. challenging
49. A. adults B. bosses C. youth D. agents
50. A. ignorance B. situation C. kindness D. status
51. A. memory B. effect C. lesson D. surprise
52. A. started with B. ended up C. met with D. turned back
53. A. belief B. compromise C. advice D. comment
54. A. plans B. decision C. devotion D. sacrifices
55. A. important B. impossible C. incredible D. impressive
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。
“Education” is generally defined as the process of learning and acquiring information. Formal learning in schools of universities 56 (be) one of the most common types, though self-teaching and so-called “life experiences” can also qualify. Communities around the world place 57 high value on educating people of all ages, 58 formally or informally. It is widely believed that constant exposure 59 new ideas and skills makes people better workers, thinkers, and societal contributors.
Most people associate education with schools and classrooms 60 trained teachers present information to students. Classroom learning generally starts when a child is 61 (relative) young. The purpose of most classroom learning is not to prepare a child for a specific job but rather 62 (help) him or her develop critical reasoning and 63 (think) skills. Reading, writing, and math are very common lessons for young learners. As students progress in 64 (they) schooling, they often come into contact with more challenging subjects like writing, history, and advanced sciences.
Exposing students to new ideas and essential facts is only part of most educational goals. Also, students 65 (expect) to remember most, if not all, of the information that they learn in school. Teachers and professors commonly use exams and graded assignments to assess learning.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
社会发展到了2040年，照顾老年人成了一个突出的社会问题。你公司顺应社会需求适时推出了家用机器人。该机器人的主要功能有：
1. 可以在固定的时间做饭。
2. 可以陪老人聊天、下棋、做运动等。
3. 及时处理突发事件等。
请你根据以上内容写一篇发言稿，在新闻发布会上向大家推荐你公司的这一新产品。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 发言稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you for attending our company’s news conference.
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Thank you.
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。
A Hearty Welcome
Chase counted his new year gifts one more time as he put a robot-shaped eraser into each envelope. “Twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two.”
“Do you have one for everyone in your class ” Mom asked.
“Yep!” Chase said. “I’m ready for the party tomorrow!”
When Chase got to school the next day, he saw a new girl in his classroom. She stood near Ms. Robins and looked around shyly.
“This is Eva,” said Ms. Robins. “Will someone volunteer to show her around today “Chase raised his hand since he liked showing the new kids around and helping them feel welcome.”
“Thanks, Chase,” Ms. Robins said. “Now let’s get down to our work.”
That’s when Chase realized he didn’t have a new year gift for Eva. No one else would have one either. Chase pictured his classmates’ desks covered with gifts while Eva’s desk was empty. He felt sad about that.
At a break, he was careful not to mention the party as he showed Eva around the playground. At lunchtime, he walked Eva to the lunchroom, still worried about what would happen at the party. Eva had brought a packed lunch. so Chase showed her where she was supposed to sit and introduced her to some of the kids at her table.
While eating, Chase suddenly remembered that kids often included candy hearts with the new year gifts they exchanged. This won’t be a New Year’s Day for Eva with no gifts. But as he sat down at his table, an idea flooded into his head. He whispered it to the kids around him. Soon everyone at the table was nodding and whispering.
When they were back in the classroom after lunch, Chase told Ms. Robins about their plan. Ms. Robins smiled. “That’s very thoughtful,” she said. “Let’s go for it.”
It was math time, so Chase invited Eva to study with him. He made sure Eva sat with her back to the room so she wouldn’t notice.
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。
Meanwhile, her new classmates were busying working on something.
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“Here’s your new year gift, Eva. It’s from everyone,” said Chase.
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