山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）

高二英语试题
2024.4
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（满分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. What is the woman doing
A. Taking a shower. B. Hanging the clothes. C. Looking after the cat.
2. When was the woman born
A. In 2003. B. In 2004. C. In 2005.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A meeting. B. An exam. C. A lesson.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a gas station. B. At a hotel. C. At a garage.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers probably
A. Colleagues. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee.
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。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do for visitors
A. Make a schedule. B. Organize a dinner. C. Book a hotel.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Arrange buses. B. Check the menu. C. Send emails.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。
8. How did the woman’s parents know each other
A. Her father’s boss introduced them.
B. They worked in the same place.
C. Her father called her mother by mistake.
9. What does the woman think makes her mother attractive
A. Beauty. B. Humor. C. Romance.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12小题。
10. What does the man say about the computer store
A. Crowded. B. Expensive. C. Large.
11. What happened on the man’s way to KFC
A. He hit a tree. B. He lost his video game. C. He joked his friends.
12. What did Joe and Mike do in the end
A. They waited for the man.
B. They left the man alone.
C. They sent the man texts.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16小题。
13. What does the woman do in the band
A. A guitarist. B. A drummer. C. A singer.
14. What is the woman good at
A. Singing. B. Skiing. C. Skating.
15. What does the woman like doing in summer holidays
A. Walking on the beach. B. Swimming in the sea. C. Climbing mountains.
16. What is the woman’s favorite subject
A. Geography. B. History. C. Spanish.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20小题。
17. What does the speaker think of living in London
A. Stressful. B. Convenient. C. Boring.
18. How does the speaker usually go around
A. By underground. B. By car. C. By bus.
19. What couldn’t the speaker’s parents bear
A. The high house rent. B. The heavy traffic. C. The noise pollution.
20. Why does the speaker use the poet’s words
A. To complain about the high price.
B. To prove London is impressive to poets.
C. To show London is a great city to live in.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
NPR’s STUDENT PODCAST CHALLENGE IS BACK-WITH A FOURTH—GRADE EDITION!
Microphone Check. Headphones Ready. A story you just can’t stop talking about Got it! Yup, it’s time again for NPR’s Student Podcast (播客) Challenge. And we’re here to announce the opening bell of year six of this annual competition.
In our first half-decade, we’ve listened to podcasts from more than 80,000 young people all over the country. Students have deeply poured into their microphones personal stories about their families or their identities and serious issues, like how changing climate is impacting lives. On our end, we’ve listened to your feedback each year—great suggestions that have brought our ongoing College Podcast Challenge, and a special prize last year for the best podcast about mental health.
This year, we’ve got a big new change: Since the beginning, the contest has been open for students in grades five through twelve. But this year we are introducing our first-ever fourth grade contest! The sixth annual Student Podcast Challenge is now open for entries and will close on May 3, 2024. Our judges will choose winners in three categories: grade four, grades five through eight, and grades nine through twelve.
As in the past, entries must be submitted by a teacher, educator, ortutor who is 18 years or older. And don’t forget all the tips, advice and lesson plans we’ve compiled over the years, especially the rules around the maximum length of eight minutes, and about the use of music. The podcast should be completed independently. After years of listening to student podcasts, we’ve learned that shorter is better.
21. What is the theme of best podcast of the 5th Podcast Challenge
A. Climate issues. B. Identity crisis. C. Mental health. D. Family matters.
22. What is special about the sixth Student Podcast Challenge
A. The fourth grade contest is set.
B. Grade five have their own category.
C. Elementary teachers’ entries are welcome.
D. The feedback for the programme is required.
23. What may cause the disqualification of your entry
A. The length of 7 minutes. B. Submission by your tutor.
C. Being accompanied by music. D. Being created with your friends.
B
Newspapers are losing the battle against smartphones as the preferred place to learn the news, but one woman has found a way to bridge the divide and bring the print to the people.
Kelsey Russell makes TikToks in which she goes through a single article and explains the context along the way. “I got a subscription to the Sunday New York Times physical copy,” she said in one video. At first, she didn’t like reading from a small cellphone screen, and it was her doctor who brought her to print newspapers after suggesting she address her anxiety by going back to activities she enjoyed as a kid. “When I was little, I would read the newspaper with my parents,” she said. “So I said, ‘Let me just go back to what made me happy as a child.’”
“When I read the news on print, I actually had time to process what was going on.” Russell approaches her videos as a learning experience. She tries to read at least one newspaper a day. However, a part of Russell feared the bad news, and she said what she read often felt like depressing and disheartening. That experience isn’t unique; a recent report found many people actively choosing to avoid news because they consider news boring and despairing.
Despite the struggles, Russell’s unique approach has appealed to a wide audience, lifting her fame and influencing. She has almost 90,000 followers on TikTok and more than 5.3 million likes on her videos.
Still, Russell said she wasn’t seeking to revive(复兴) the print newspaper industry(a survey found that only 5% of adults preferred print publications) and she instead encouraged people to get their news from wherever they can. Her priority is simply that the news sources are credible. “Media literacy(素养) is bigger than just reading on print,” she said. “It’s also a great way for humans to think critically about the whole entire world.”
24. Why did Russell start reading newspaper in TikToks
A. To manage her stress. B. To recall her childhood.
C. To digest current events. D. To promote physical reading.
25. What challenge does Russell face
A. Managing audience engagement.
B. Addressing negative view of Tiktok.
C. Overcoming personal anxieties about news.
D. Approaching audience’s learning difficulties.
26. What is Russell’s main concern according to the last paragraph
A. Attracting media’s attention.
B. Encouraging creative thinking.
C. Reviving the print newspaper industry.
D. Ensuring the reliability of news sources.
27. What is a suitable title for the passage
A. Print News Meets TikTok B. News Revolution in TikTok
C. The Rise of Media Engagement D. Improving Digital Media Literacy
C
Nightmare disorder is characterized by frequent nightmares that cause unhappiness and greatly impact our life. But a new approach is added to existing therapy(疗法) by introducing certain sounds which can help a person to turn their nightmare into a sweet dream.
The existing therapy, called Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT), is already used as a way to reduce the frequency and intensity of nightmares. “You write down the bad dream in a very detailed way and then create new endings that are nonfrightening for nightmares,” said Dr. Kilkenny, the director of the Institute of Sleep Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital.
In this newly published study, the 36 participants were divided into 2 equal-sized groups. Both groups practiced IRT, but the second group additionally used Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR). TMR works by associating the stimulation(刺激) of a specific sound with a specific thought while you’re awake. The daily practice saw them completing IRT with added TMR. The 36 participants were then recorded for 2 weeks as they slept.
Fortunately for the dreamers, both groups saw an improvement in their sleep and a drop in nightmare frequency. However, the group who had received the combination of IRT and TMR saw a drop in nightmare frequency that lasted for three months beyond the study—and even began to experience more joyful dreams instead of nightmares. “The study shows again that IRT alone works to improve nightmare disorder, but the new change is that the addition of TMR to IRT not only improves nightmare disorder but also increases the amount of positive dream experiences,” said Kilkenny.
While the results of this study are encouraging, it might be difficult to carry out them on your own. “If you’re experiencing frequent or serious nightmares, it may be helpful to first address your sleeping habits and make sure your are getting enough sleep with regular sleep and wake times,” said Dr. Dimitriu, the founder of Menlo Sleep Medicine in California.
28. What are patients required to do in IRT
A. Listen to calming music during sleep.
B. Record their frequency of nightmares.
C. Recreate a pleasant ending for the nightmare.
D. Tell the doctor about details of their nightmares.
29. How does TMR function
A. By taking sleeping medicine.
B. By practicing IRT more times.
C. By introducing sound stimulation.
D. By recording sounds in nightmares.
30. What do we know about the result of the study
A. Participants tend to sleep longer than before.
B. TMR could enhance the effectiveness of IRT.
C. The sound treatment can help improve sleeplessness.
D. The nightmares can be avoided by both TMR and IRT.
31. What is Dr. Dimitriu’s suggestion for serious nightmares
A. Taking regular exercises. B. Doing a medical checkup.
C. Seeking accurate examination. D. Adjusting the sleeping habits.
D
You may have visited antique stores and found cutting-edge goods in second-hand furniture stores, but have you ever stooping On the streets of big cities at night, some young people are “looking for something”. Obsessed with the spiritual core of the old thing recycling, they fell in love with it. But what exactly is stooping
In fact, this English word originally meant “bending over”, and now refers to a way of life of picking up discarded items and renovating and recycling old things, which originally emerged in New York and other foreign big cities.
Since the beginning of last year, the trend of “stooping” has spread to many big cities in China and many young people look for second-hand items such as discarded furniture on the streets, take home and repurpose them with a new look. In order to make the flow of information better, some “stoopers” have also built communities where group members can share “treasures” on the street with each other.
Mikiko, 27, is reportedly one of the first people in China to get involved in practicing stooping. At first, she posted online things that people no longer use, want to throw away, or exchange at home, and slowly hundreds of messages flooded in and since then, stooping has become more and more popular among young people. Mikiko admitted that she was surprised that the concept has become a hit on social media, as older generations often stigmatize picking up things from the street or using second-hand goods. “People like my mom consider stooping as’rubbish-picking’, and people will be looked down upon by doing this.” She even created an app called “Grecycle” where people can give away or take unwanted items for free, hoping people may realize that stooping can also be about doing good and helping others.
This generation of young people has given “new life” to old things, practiced social responsibility in their own environmentally friendly ways in life, and also contributed to the circular economy and sustainable society.
32. What do we know about “stooping” in this text
A. It was developed in England. B. It equals to rubbish-picking.
C. It is an expression to show respect. D. It is a way to turn trash to treasure.
33. Why do stoopers build some communities
A. To show off their good use of items.
B. To argue about the misuse of good treasure.
C. To share the information of the discarded items.
D. To make some comments on the abandoned items.
34. What does the underlined word “stigmatize” mean in paragraph 4
A. Be skilled at. B. Be ashamed of.
C. Be fed up with. D. Be accustomed to.
35. What does the author convey with the example of Mikiko
A. Second-hand stores are worth visiting.
B. Big cities offer more job opportunities.
C. Young people spend less than older people.
D. The young have a stronger eco-awareness.
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。
How to Achieve Your Dreams
If you’re in a position where you want to achieve your dreams, but you’ve lost your way, you’re not alone. 36 If you’d like to give yourself another chance, there are a few key considerations you’ll want to make.
Mindset
If you’re prone(倾向) to negativity, it’s not uncommon. It’s easy for people to pick up on negativity and spread it. Be very intentional about the development of a positive mindset. Whether you choose to watch motivational films, or read inspirational books, work on developing a positive mindset. 37
Environment
When you’re looking to fulfill a dream, the environment is so critical. Pay attention to the people within your environment. If your friends wake up late, hang out a lot and avoid responsibilities, it’s only a matter of time before they try to get you to do the same thing. 38 Focus on the goal-oriented tasks you’re called to.
Tools
39 If your dream is to open up a fashion store, you’ll want to start doing research to learn more about the industry. You can purchase a few books and courses to gain a better understanding of how you’d like to approach your business model. You might need to purchase storage space or a small office space to hold all of your merchandise(商品). These details might seem small, but you’ll want to prepare for all of your expenses.
Discipline
In order to achieve any worthwhile dream, you’ll have to develop a high level of discipline.
When you’re disciplined, you’ll sit down to complete a task without giving in to your emotions. 40 Develop a habit of producing excellence at all times. When you’ve developed that muscle, you’ll create a name for yourself as someone who’s reliable, committed and dependable.
A. Take a detailed look at the goals you have.
B. When you don’t feel like working, you still get it done.
C. Therefore, limit the amount of time you spend with them.
D. It’s one of the most desired qualities to become a model.
E. There are plenty of people who give up on dreams in the process.
F. Think about the tools for packaging such as tape, boxes and bubble wrap.
G. You’re more likely to achieve your dreams when you’re positive through challenges.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C、D）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。
Hammond is the only wheelchair nurse in the UK with an assistance dog. Having disabilities most of her life, she was always 41 that nurses were caring, which motivated her to become a nurse to help people. It wouldn’t be easy. But nothing would 42 her passion.
She loves being able to 43 her clients to set achievable goals, helping them 44 the support in their changing lives. It’s really helpful to understand the 45 her clients may be having. She has been there: she 46 at home, she had to receive care. She used to be a dancer, so when she became a wheelchair user and people asked her what her 47 are, she would choke up because she didn’t have any more. Then it was lucky for her to find the love of dogs and her life got back on 48 . She hopes she can use that to guide people to 49 themselves.
Her assistance dog, Ocho aids Hammond with her 50 difficulties, while he is also a therapy dog, comforting her clients. However, she completely understands that not everyone will want a dog in their home. Patients’ homes are 51 ; So before taking him to the first 52 she would call her clients and give them the 53 to accept or refuse him. Sometimes Hammond can do her job without him 54 if he is injured or sick.
Hammond would love to see more disabled doctors and nurses working in this field. Like her, they would bring their own 55 to improve patient care.
41. A. uncertain B. surprised C. afraid D. aware
42. A. pass on B. hold back C. wake up D. result in
43. A. shape B. inspire C. force D. follow
44. A. deliver B. update C. access D. express
45. A. depression B. fortune C. sympathy D. freedom
46. A. struggled B. waited C. worked D. retired
47. A. duties B. challenges C. excuses D. hobbies
48. A. schedule B. track C. purpose D. guard
49. A. comment B. award C. behave D. rediscover
50. A. secret B. social C. physical D. financial
51. A. safe B. worn C. private D. remote
52. A. visit B. operation C. accident D. tour
53. A. guess B. response C. service D. choice
54. A. temporarily B. gradually C. generally D. casually
55. A. honors B. experiences C. researches D. needs
第Ⅱ卷（满分55分）
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Piyingxi, or Chinese shadow puppetry is a traditional opera art among Chinese people. According to historical records, shadow puppetry originated 56 Western Han Dynasty and became popular in Ming & Qing.
Shadow puppetry is an art with a perfect 57 (combine) of light, image, sound and color. In lamp light, the shadow puppet looks crystalline(似水晶的) and graceful, with the cut-out parts brighter than 58 rest.
The performers hold joysticks in their hands that they grab, grind, roll, and press 59 (create) flowing motions, which is exactly 60 the ancient called “a million soldiers in two hands.” In addition to images, performers tell their stories in the locally popular tone with musicians 61 (play) instruments in the background.
The coloring is also an 62 (amaze) step in making a shadow figure. The favorite colors are the pure ones, most of 63 are red, green and black in practice, as yellow is the original color of the skins, and the light leaked through the cut-outs is 64 (natural) white.
The harmonious co-existence of sounds, colors, light and shadow 65 (make) shadow puppetry a colorful addition to people’s leisure time.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你校英文写作比赛初赛主题为:“If you desire to succeed, you must pay the price.”请你写一篇文章投稿，内容包括：
1.你对主题的理解；
2.你的故事。
注意：1.词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节 读后续写（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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
The boiling hot sun beamed onto us as we walked out for the state-cup finals. The mix of excitement and nervousness created tension in the air as everyone walked out onto the football field. I could feel my heart pounding everywhere in my body as both teams lined up.
Starting midfield, like always. 90-minute game, like always. But this was the most extraordinary stage we’ve ever played on. All parents of us were invited to watch the match. As we got ready for kickoff, fear took over my body. Coach says confidence is the biggest part of the game, but for me, it’s my biggest enemy.
My thoughts were interrupted as the high-pitched whistle stabbed my ears, and the game began. The ball came straight to me. I drove forward, slipped around a defender(后卫), and lost it. On the very next play, I gave it straight away again. I could feel my confidence just seeping away. I told myself I wouldn’t lose it again.
“Come on, Aidan, keep the ball!” shouted Griffin, my teammate. It wasn’t mean or anything. We’ve known each other for years and played together for a long time. But it was not helping. I just played it safe next time and passed it back. Barely even on target, I was losing it. I could feel our coach, Caden’s eyes burning into the back of my head.
“Aidan, stay out wide on the start and get up that field. You’ve done it before, it’s coming to you on this kickoff. Use your speed.” once again shouted Griffin. But I didn’t feel fast enough. I felt like there were rocks tied to my ankles when I ran.
The whistle blew twice for halftime. The score was still 0-0. It was a bad game on our part, sun peeked through my hair into my eyes. My mouth was as dry as a desert.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按下列格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Are you OK ” Griffin passed me a bottle of water.Exchanging a high-five with the coach, we walked back onto the field.
高二英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CCBAA 6-10 BCABA 11-15 CBABA 16-20 BBACC
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 CAD 24-27 ACDA 28-31 CCBD 32-35 DCBD 36-40 EGCAB
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45 DBBCA 46—50 ADBDC 51—55 CADAB
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. from bination 58. the 59. to create 60. what
61. playing 62. amazing 63. which 64. naturally 65. makes
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15 分）
The quote “If you desire to succeed, you must pay the price” suggests that achieving success requires devotion, sacrifice, and effort. My daily experiences make me have a deep understanding of the quote.
When I entered senior high to study, my English was very poor, which made me very depressed. At one time, I intended to give up learning English. However, the idea brought me nothing but pressure. Therefore, I determined to change the situation by continuous effort. Day by day, through my struggle and my teacher’s guidance, I improved my English little by little, bringing me more confidence.
According to the experience, I realize that success rarely comes easily or without sacrifice and those who persevere in the face of challenges are more likely to achieve their aspirations.
高二听力录音材料
Text 1
M: Molly, come help me. We need to hang these wet clothes up to dry.
W:I can’t right now, dad. I’m giving a shower for my little cat.
Text 2
W: When were you born, John
M: On May 1st, 2004. What about you
W: I am a year younger than you.
Text 3
W: Our French exam will be changed to the next Monday.
M: You mean the seventh
W: Yes. And it will start at 2 p. m.
Text 4
W: Fill it up, please.
M:You’re at the self-service island, madam. If you want me to gas up your car, you’ll have to pull over to the area marked “full service”.
Text 5
W: I made a mistake in the board meeting yesterday. I’m afraid our boss is still angry with me.
M: It’s the past tense. Don’t worry.
Text 6
M: Linda, did you receive the schedule for the visitors I sent out this morning
W: Yes. What can I do to help
M: Did you notice the dinner I have scheduled for the final evening I need you to make reservations, invite everyone, and arrange buses from the hotel.
W: Sure, I’d be happy to take care of that. In fact, I’ll email the visitors right now and ask them what kind of food they would prefer.
Text 7
M: Betty, how did your parents meet
W: It’s kind of funny. They had never seen each other before their first date.
M: Really A blind date So, what happened
W: Well, one day my father’s boss Mr. Anderson said, “Hey, I know a really nice girl. Her name’s Anita. I think you two would like each other. Why don’t you give her a call ” So, my dad called her, and they went out that night.
M: Just like that
W: Yeah. And that first night, my mother started telling stories. She made my father laugh, and they fell in love. It’s great. She still makes him laugh all the time.
M: How beautiful!
Text 8
W: How was the shopping trip then
M: The new computer store is great. You can’t get near any of the play stations and meals by lunchtime because there are so many people, but they sell some great video games.
W: Did you go anywhere else
M: We went for a burger at the KFC. I lost Joe and Mike on the way there. I thought they were just playing a trick on me when they didn’t reply to my texts. So I hid behind a big tree outside the KFC and gave them a real shock when they walked past! I wish I hadn’t done it now; they were upset because they couldn’t find me.
W: Then you went for the burgers together
M: No, Joe and Mike were so angry that they decided to go back home directly.
W: Oh, that sounds not so good.
Text 9
M: Giulia, what do you like doing in your free time
W: I’m really into music so I spend a lot of my time playing the guitar in a band and I enjoy singing.
M: What do you like to do when you’re on holiday
W: My house is about 10 minutes’ walk to the mountains so we usually go to the mountains. I like skiing very much. I love to spend time out on the snow. I first learned when I was four years old so I’m quite good at it.
M: What about summer holidays
W: I’m not interested in going to the mountain s in the summer. I prefer walking along the beach. I can’t swim though.
M: What is your favorite subject at school
W: Well, Spanish is OK but it’s not my favorite. History is what I enjoy most and geography is the second. I’d like to be a history teacher one day.
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M: Hi! My name is Stephen and I live in a tiny flat in London. I don’t live with my parents. They’re living in the countryside. An advantage of city life is that having everything you need so close at hand. Living beside the underground train station means I don’t need a car to get around, which saves me money. I take the underground to work every day. I can also use it when I go to visit my friends. Also, there are shopping centers and museums everywhere. Of course, London, like any large city, has its problems, too. Londoners don’t chat on the train or the bus and there is much less sharing spirit than in the country, where my parents live. In fact, they don’t understand how I can put up with the noise pollution. However, I see that as a small price to pay. I’m here, in the heart of the fine city. As a famous poet once said, “He who is tired of London is tired of life.”