广东省惠州市惠东县惠东荣超中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题(无答案)

2023-2024学年度第二学期高二年级第一次阶段性考试
英语科试卷
试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
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第一部分 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。
A
The University of Arkansas offers an exciting campus life that is culturally, intellectually and socially enriching. Every semester offers opportunities to attend musical performances, theater productions, art exhibits, poetry reading and hundreds of other events.
Registered Student Organizations
On our campus, you will find 380 Registered Student Organizations （RSOs）, from special interests to professional groups: It is easy and rewarding to get involved. Students are able to create, budget, plan and govern their own organizations and events. Current RSOs can be academic, professional or grounded in special interests. And if you don’t find one you like, you can even start your own.
Arts and Culture
From art galleries and symphonies to film series and rock concerts, the University of Arkansas has a multitude of events and facilities to enrich your educational experience. The Multicultural Center exists to enhance the University of Arkansas academic experience by preparing students for life in a diverse society.
Center for Community Engagement
The Center for Community Engagement （CCE）offers service programs for students, student groups and staff. Programs include food programs, mentorship and several volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Action Center. CCF. serves as a catalyst（催化剂）between the campus and the community through the core values of being Relationship Focused, Student Driven and Service Minded. It also supports a network of student leaders, local agencies and University of Arkansas departments to create sustainable solutions through leadership experience, collaboration and service.
21. What can you do if you get involved in RSOs
A. Get a financial reward.
B. Run organizations on your own.
C. Carry out events as required.
D. Conduct studies with professors.
22. What role does CCE mainly play
A. It serves students and their parents.
B. It enriches students’ volunteer experiences.
C. It connects the campus and the community.
D. It creates solutions with support from the Internet.
23. In which column of the university website can you probably find the text
A. Academics. B. Student Life.
C. Cost & Aid. D. School Visits & Fairs.
B
Unable to hold back my curiosity any longer, I opened the beautifully wrapped present. It was a shiny, new laptop. I had scored straight A’s for my examination and this was my reward. I had always envied my friends who were always exchanging news about “that rooms” or “e-mailing”, which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to find out.
It started out simply enough. I was searching for some information online when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became attached to my new-found electronic friend. I began to spend more and more time on You lube and became controlled by Facebook and Twitter. Whenever I was not accessing these social networking sites, I would be going through gossip or fashion websites.
As time passed, I would lock myself in my room during weekends, refusing to come out and take part in family discussions. I preferred to stay connected to the “friends” online whom I had never met. Soon I was spending the early hours of the morning surfing the Internet. Sleep became broken naps and my grades at school also began worsening.
It was about this time that my parents started voicing their disapproval. I was asked to reduce my usage of the Internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away. I was thirsty for just another click, or just another look at message board. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I cried, shouted and even begged but in vain. Dad had made up his mind.
Over time, I realized that Dad and Mum had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step—to quit my internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I expected. But with strong determination. I knew that I would be able to do it. I promised my parents that I would turn over a new leaf.
24. Why did the author’s parents buy her a laptop
A. To reward her for her excellent grades.
B. To let her make more friends easily.
C. To meet her curiosity about chat rooms.
D. To help her set up a social networking site.
25 What happened to the author after she get addicted to the Internet
A. She went out with new friends a lot.
B. She suffered from sleeplessness.
C. She got anxious and lost her temper.
D. She ignored the people and things around her.
26. What made the author decide to quit her Internet addiction
A. Her father’s demand.
B. Her boredom with the Internet.
C. Her worsening school grades.
D. Her parents’ love and expectations.
27. What can we learn from the author’s story
A. It’s never too late to mend.
B. Action speaks louder than words.
C. Behind bad luck comes good luck.
D. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
C
As environmental concerns continue to increase, many people are left wondering how they can balance the need to travel with the need to protect the planet. One particular dilemma that has received significant attention is air travel.
Air travel is known to be one of the most carbon-intensive forms of travel. According to a report by the European Environment Agency, aviation（航空）is responsible for around 3% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, and that number is expected to grow in the coming years. In addition, aircraft contribute to other types of air pollution, such as particulates and nitrogen oxides.
For environmentalists who advocate for reducing our carbon footprint, this brings up a difficult question: should we avoid flying altogether
On one hand, it’s easy to see why environmentalists would want to keep away from air travel. By doing so, they could dramatically reduce their carbon footprint and set an example for others. Additionally, some argue that air travel persists a culture of over-consumption, which is contradictory to environmental values.
However, there are also arguments in favor of air travel: For one, air travel enables people to experience different cultures, build relationships, and expand their knowledge in ways that might not be possible otherwise. It can also facilitate business trades and contribute to economic growth. Moreover, some experts believe that technological advancements could make air travel more sustainable in the future. For example, some airlines are experimenting with biofuels and electric planes, which could dramatically reduce the emissions associated with air travel.
So what’s the answer Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to decide whether the benefits of air travel outweigh the environmental costs. However, there are steps that everyone can take to reduce their impact. For example, travelers can choose to fly less frequently, decide on direct flights, and offset their emissions through programs like carbon offsetting. In the end, the key is to remain aware of the environmental impact of our choices and to make informed decisions based on our own values and priorities.
28. What’s the function of paragraph 2
A. To clarify the effect of air travel.
B. To make a comparison.
C. To present an argument.
D. To describe various greenhouse gases.
29. What may supporters of air travel agree to
A. It helps avoid economic problems.
B. It promotes globalization in some sense.
C. It will make biofuels popular in the near future.
D. It will accelerate the development of electric planes.
30. What is probably the author’s attitude to air travel
A. Approving. B. Doubtful.
C. Objective. D. Subjective.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. Environmental concerns about air travel.
B. Whether we should travel by air or not.
C. How to reduce the pollution air travel causes.
D. The advantages and disadvantages of air travel.
D
Anyone who commutes（通勤）by car knows that traffic jams are an unavoidable part of life. But humans are not alone in facing potential jams.
Ants also commute—between their nests and sources of food. The survival of their colonies depends on doing this efficiently.
When humans commute, there’s a point at which cars become dense enough to slow down the flow of traffic, causing a jam. Researchers wanted to know if ants on the move could also get stuck. So they regulated traffic density by constructing bridges of various widths between a colony of Argentine ants and a source of food. Then they waited and watched, trying to find out at what point they were going to have a traffic jam.
But it appeared that that never happened. They always managed to avoid a traffic jam. The flow of ants did increase in the beginning as ants started to fill the bridge and then levelled off at high density. But it never slowed down or stopped, even when the bridge was nearly filled with ants.
The researchers then took a closer look at how the behaviour of individual ants impacted traffic as a whole. And they found that when ants sense overcrowding, they adjust their speeds and avoid entering high-density areas, which prevents jams. Their behaviour may be promoted by pheromones, chemicals that can tell other ants where a trail is. The ants also manage to avoid crashing with each other at high density, which could really slow them down.
Can ants help us solve our own traffic problems Not likely. That’s because when it comes to getting from point A to point B as fast as possible, human drivers put their own goals first. Individual ants have to be more cooperative in order to feed the colony. But the research could be useful in improving traffic flow for self-driving cars, which can be designed to be less like selfish humans—and more like ants.
32. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. Surviving. B. Commuting.
C. Finding food. D. Avoiding jams.
33. How did the researchers control the traffic density of the commuting ants
A. Through closer observation.
B. By regulating their numbers.
C. By finding out the dense points.
D. By controlling the widths of their path.
34. How can ants avoid traffic jams according to the research
A. They follow a special route.
B. They make their flow steady at high density.
C. They never stop or slow down on the way.
D. They depend on their natural chemicals to make adjustment.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Traffic jams
B. Survival of an ant colony
C. Unavoidable Not for ants!
D. Differences between humans and ants
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。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. 36 Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distraction s removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should. 37 I t takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
38 You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on（大口吃）mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching. 39 Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down your food, you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. 40 Look at each bit e before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
第二部分 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the 41 of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely 42 . I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new 43 .
A week ago, my daughter wanted to 44 so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I 45 back later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out 46 to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what I was 47 . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not 48 ...
Research shows that parents are 49 when their children are grown up but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to 50 . how can I, as a parent, remain 51 to my daughter to guide, support and love through life’s changes
We may have to 52 the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I risked the world of social media following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this 53 presence, the physical gap is 54 and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that 55 , however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
41. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context
42. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual
43. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution
44. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away
45. A. visited B. touched C. phoned D. emailed
46. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person
47. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep
48. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty
49. A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best
50. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish
51. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant
52. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue
53. A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent
54. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged
55. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication
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。
Shoushan Stone was first discovered in Shoushan, Fuzhou. For centuries, craftsmen have been carving stones primarily 56. ________（mine）from the Shoushan village. The stones are carved 57. ________ figures, animals and many other artworks.
The Charm of Shoushan Stone, 58. ________ ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China, 59. ________（gather）antique and modern objects which introduce the tradition of stone carving in Fujian. It offers a visual introduction to both the fine quality of Shoushan Stone and the superb skills required 60. ________（process）it. On show at the exhibition are seals（印章）made from excellent examples of the stone, 61. ________ were sought after among the literati（文人墨客）of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are also mini sculptures which show craftsmen’s different 62. ________（approach）to carving Shoushan Stone based on its rich color schemes, a red and yellow stone that is suitable for sculpting mountains, flowers and fruits. a black one for trees and stones 63. ________ a grey one for clouds.
So far, Shoushan Stone, 64. ________（official）named “China National Stone”. 65. ________（become）a symbol of elegance, dignity and wisdom, which is worthy of collection.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办“经典文化探索展”，并通过网络进行直播。请你给外教笔友Hans写封邮件，邀请他在线观看。内容包括：
1. 活动介绍；
2. 观看时间、方式；
3. 你的期待
参考词汇: 经典文化探索展Classic Culture Exploration Exhibition
注意：
1. 写作词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Hans, Yours. Li Hua
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。
Joey was so excited that he could hardly wait to get to the store. He walked so fast that his sister Beth had to run. On his way from school he had seen that baseball cap in the Rogers’ store window. Only a dollar, and this was the last cap! Joey had been longing for the cap for a long time. He wanted it most because nearly every boy at school had one.
Joey thought of his piggy bank, into which he put every coin earned by running errands（差使）for several months. Joey raced home. He held the fat iron pig opened it carefully, and poured out the coins. Ten… twenty… thirty… ninety cents. If only he had one more dime（十分硬币）! Lost in thought, Joey stared out the window.
“What’s wrong, Joey ” asked Mother. Joey told her about the money and the cap. “If you give me what you have, I’ll add a dime,” Mother said, handing him a dollar bill. Joey jumped up, “Oh, thanks, Mom. That’s great!”
And away went Joey and Beth to the store with the dollar bill in Joey’s pocket. They turned the last corner. Ahead was a group of boys and girls talking heatedly and looking down at the sidewalk. One of the children was Ronny, a new boy who had been in this town only for a short time. Ronny’s father had been sick so there wasn’t much money for extras—like a baseball cap.
“What’s the matter ” Beth asked, anxiously.
“It’s Ronny,” answered Susan. “He’s been working and finally saved up a whole dollar, but now it’s lost!”
Joey went over to Ronny. “We’ll all help look. We’ll find it!”
“Ronny was going to get that last cap in the Rogers’ window,” cut in Susan.
“I want it a lot. I want to join them,” Ronny said slowly.
Suddenly Joey remembered how Ronny had watched the fellows playing baseball his eyes lighting up eagerly as they shouted and ran.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Joey stared at the ground, thinking hard. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Forcing a smile, Joey showed Beth the empty pocket. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________