黑龙江省肇东市第四中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中英语试题（无答案）

肇东四中2023--2024学年下学期期中考试高二英语试题
一.听力
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三个选项中选出最信项,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问一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
Where will the speakers go first
A.To the department store B. To the gas station. C.To the park.
2. What does the man think of the book
A. It's boring. B. It's complicated. C.It's helpful.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An accident. B. Victims. C. A driver.
4. What is the woman doing
A. Seeing a doctor. B. Making a complaint. C.Asking for leave.
5. Why don't the flowers grow well
A. They lack nutrition. B. They lack sunlight. C. They lack water.
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,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 is the weather like
A.It's windy. B, It's snowy. C.It's rainy.
7. What does the man suggest doing in the end
A. Running home. B. Walking faster. C.Putting on warm clothes.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the problem with the pants
A. They are too large. B. They are of poor quality C. They are too small.
9. When did the man buy the pants
A. Four weeks ago. B. Two weeks ago. C. One week ago.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What probable relation is the man to Steven
A.His teacher. B.His classmate. C.His father.
11.What did famous artists think of Steven's drawings
A. They were very strange. B.They were not quite good. C. They were very well drawn.
12.What do we know about Steven
A. He is hardworking. B. He is eight years old. C. He is interested in reading.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What do we know about the man
A. He is staying in his friends' house. B. He is to blame for the stolen things.
C.He is busy with his own business.
14.When did the man leave the cafe
A. At about 7:00 pm. B. At about 10:00 pm. C.At about 11:00 pm.
15.What would the man's friends care about most
A. The paintings. B. The computer. C. The TV set.
16.Who is the woman
A. The owner of the house. B. A policewoman. C. The man's wife.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. Warnings about finding summer jobs. B.Qualifications of summer jobs.
C. Approaches in finding summer jobs.
18.What should students do if they're offered well-paid jobs with few skills
A. Turn them down. B.Consider carefully. C.Accept them gladly.
19.What does the speaker stress particularly
A.Administration fees. B. Academic qualifications. C.Occupational safety.
20.Who can students turn to for help
A. The classmates. B.The police. C.The speaker.
阅读理解(2.5×20)
A
YOUTH CLUBFree Membership for You It’s our tenth birthday this year. Now we are offering (提供) free membership (会员资格) to two lucky people. If you want to be one of those lucky people, you have to tell us your answers to these questions. ◆ Why do you want to keep healthy ◆ How do you keep healthy ◆ What’s your favourite sport Swimming, tennis, basketball, table tennis or weight training Fill in the form and send a photo of yourself to Peter Brown. His email address is youthclub@ .
1．When was Youth Club started
A．Seven years ago. B．Ten years ago.
C．Five years age. D．Six years ago
2．How many kinds of sports are mentioned in the passage
A．Three B．Four C．Five D．Six
3．After reading the passage, we can know Peter Brown’s ________.
A．date of birth B．telephone number
C．favorite sport D．email address
B
China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors --- silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
4．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today
A．Because they are traditional and safe.
B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
C．Because they are colorful and available.
D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.
5．The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended __________.
A．to ride it for fun B．to use it for transport
C．to experience local culture D．to improve his riding skills
6．How did the author feel about his street crossing？
A．It was boring. B．It was difficult. C．It was lively. D．It was wonderful.
7．Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience
A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.
C．The author was praised by the other bikers.
D．The author took great pleasure in biking.
C
When I was thirteen years old, I became very interested in shopping. After a while being just a buyer, I wanted to sell something. I had many things around the house from my childhood that I no longer needed. I knew, with the help of my father, I could make money. So far months and months I enjoyed myself by selling things on my dad’s account (账户).
On December 9, 2020, I opened my own account and began to start my own business. Things were going great and then I realized that selling things around house wasn’t making me the kind of money that I wanted to make, so I decided to turn my business into a resale shop. I went around to the garage sale (旧货出售处) and bought items at low prices and sold them at higher prices.
Last November, I went to a garage sale that was a little bit different. A single lady had many nice items that I knew I would sell quickly. I went up to her and started a conversation with her. Through the conversation, I knew she was jobless at the moment and needed money to support her family. I decided to sell any of her things for her to help her out. She looked at me for a moment and then broke into tears. I took away some of her things and over the next month I made over $1,500 for her! She was so thankful for all of my help.
I have never felt so happy to help someone in my life. I felt as if I had made a difference in this world and that my skills could be used to help someone who would really need it.
8．At first, __________ helped her make money by selling things.
A．the girl’s bank B．the girl’s father
C．the girl’s teacher D．a single lady
9．The author (作者) went to the garage sale to __________.
A．meet single ladies B．sell things she no longer needed
C．help others D．buy things for her resale shop
10．The author decided to help the lady sell her things because __________.
A．the lady’s items were nice B．the lady lived a hard life
C．she liked the lady very much D．the lady asked the author for help
11．The lady felt so __________for what the author had done for her.
A．disappointed B．amazed C．proud D．Thankful
D
When you’re grabbing lunch you might have your phone resting on the table. And when you go to the bathroom you might leave it on top of the toilet paper holder. Then, at the end of the day when you take the train or bus home, you exchange it from hand to hand as you pilot public transportation while still staying on top of all your notifications.
Let’s face it: Your phone is a breeding (哺育) ground for germs (细菌). And what is especially unhealthy about it is how close you put it to your face and mouth on a regular basis. Scientists at the University of Arizona found that your phone is ten times dirtier than most toilet seats. Wow, unbelievable! Another study also found that a typical high schooler’s smartphone can have as many as 17,000 bacterial gene copies on it. Think about that the next time you press your phone up against your face to make a phone call. Your phone is exposed to everything you touch. What’s on your hands is on your phone. Health-care experts stress that washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best defense against the spread of germs.
Everyone always remembers to wash their hands many a time a day, but many times ignore their phone screen. The reason why your phone holds so many germs is that it remains warm throughout the day because of how often we use it. The warm environment allows germ to grow very easily and puts you at a greater risk of getting infected.
The germs on our phones can also lead to the development of acne (粉刺) and blackheads on your face. When your phone is pressed against your face while you’re on a call, the surface of our skin warms up, opening up our pore (毛孔). The germs then gets into your pores, causing skin irritation. Meanwhile, there are some other germs spreading items you’re probably carrying right now.
12．What’s the writing purpose of the first paragraph
A．To stress the cellphone is of much importance.
B．To suggest our cellphone is full of germs.
C．To show the toilet is not the most dirty.
D．To indicate we have a close connection with the cellphone.
13．What does the author think of the result found by the scientists
A．Personally astonishing. B．Statistically doubtful.
C．Scientifically supportive. D．Psychologically frightening.
14．What is the best way to protect ourselves from germs according to experts
A．Often do hand-washing. B．Cool your phone on a regular basis.
C．Frequently clean your phone screen. D．Avoid pressing your phone against your face.
15．What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．How the germs enter your pore. B．How the germs influence your facial skin.
C．What warms up your face. D．What causes your acne and blackheads.
七选五
Travel is an important part of your life, and it will make a comeback soon. Here are the most powerful benefits of traveling, including health, happiness, and more!
16 From running to get to airports and train stations to hiking along the beach to get some vitamin D, there are some reasons why travel is beneficial to your health. According to a study, travel decreases the risks of heart attacks and makes your brain healthy.
Travel can contribute to your happiness. 17 If you can go out and escape from your work, lessons or any other things possibly weighing you down, you will surely have a smile on your face. Travel will also leave you with a longer-lasting sense of happiness.
Travel relieves stress and anxiety. According to a trial conducted by Austrian researchers and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, one of the great travel benefits is that it can reduce stress level and anxiety. Even just one short vacation has positive effects on your emotions. 18
Travel enables you to experience new things. When you travel, you are stepping outside your comfort zone, for one thing. 19 Even if your destination is relatively nearby (across the country rather than internationally), you can learn something new.
Travel can improve your creativity. Are you a student, artist, writer, photographer, advertising manager, or video game designer struggling with coming up with your next great idea 20 So head on to book some international flight tickets if you’re considering improving your creativity.
A．Travel makes you healthy.
B．Travel can improve brain activity.
C．An outing enables you to get away from daily things.
D．You are still experiencing new things, for another thing.
E．And the good effects last quite a while after you get home.
F．Don’t come up with new ideas on the journey to foreign countries.
G．No matter who you are, travel can help you become more creative.
三.完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
In the past, I didn’t get on with my parents. I 21 talked to them, because they liked to 22 me with my sister. And that made me 23 and sad. I sometimes argued with them 24 this.
However, I wanted to show them that I could do things 25 my sister. Then I began to spend most of my free time 26 in my bedroom. Luckily, my art teacher, Miss Green, 27 me a lot of help. She taught me some drawing 28 to help improve my paintings. At that time, she was the only person I would like to talk to.
One day, I told Miss Green about my problem. She 29 me into taking part in a painting competition. In her 30 the best way to communicate with my parents was to prove 31 to them.
After a few weeks’ waiting, the result finally 32 . I was very happy and excited 33 I got first prize! When I took the prize home, my parents were very 34 . They never thought I could do a good job. I could see that they were very happy. And they began to care more about me. Now, 35 between my parents and me are very good. So I think it’s very important to have someone to talk to.
21．A．always B．hardly C．usually D．often
22．A．share B．compare C．change D．control
23．A．unhappy B．excited C．surprised D．unfair
24．A．from B．at C．with D．about
25．A．as long as B．as far as C．as well as D．so well as
26．A．painting B．reading C．exercising D．writing
27．A．had B．needed C．offered D．refused
28．A．spirits B．skills C．decisions D．signs
29．A．explained B．competed C．pushed D．developed
30．A．plan B．way C．side D．opinion
31．A．myself B．yourself C．herself D．himself
32．A．came back B．came out C．came in D．came on
33．A．though B．and C．until D．because
34．A．crazy B．surprised C．clear D．nervous
35．A．relations B．preparation C．temperature D．satisfaction
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Several years ago, I started riding a bike. At first, I thought it was only a short ride. But as I built up my 36 (strong) , my friends inspired me to try some longer trips. The first one to come along was a 150-mile journey, an event held every year that raises money to fight cancer.
With my name 37 (sign), the idea seemed great. It was to support a worthy cause when we went for the distance. Of course, I should devote 38 （I） to such a cause. And I trained with great excitement. But as the time for the ride approached, myself-doubt gained ground against my endurance(耐力). I didn’t really want to bicycle all those miles for two days straight.
The ride began on a Sunday morning in the Georgia countryside: There 39 (be)a number of strong riders. For the first few hours, I felt wonderful. This was just the experience I had imagined, and my spirits were high. There were not many vehicles on the way. But by the end of the day, I had felt 40 (extreme) tired. I was sure I would give up before I reached the destination.
As I was riding to the top of the hill, the very fantastic sunset 41 appealed to me so much kept me going for a few minutes more, I said to myself, “So far I 42 (cover) half of the distance. That is enough.” Then 43 the distance, I saw alone(独自的) rider riding very slowly. I noticed that the person looked different in tiny some way, but I couldn’t tell the reason why that person was different. I was fast enough 44 (catch) up with her. There she was, riding slowly but steadily, with a determined smile on her face—but she had only one leg. I thoughts he could have trained hard before because she was so skilled in riding the bike, She was a 45 (represent) of people with strong determination.
五、书信写作你被自己所在的城市选为“动物代言人”，请你用英语发表一篇80字左右的演讲稿，呼吁人们保护野生动物。内容包括：
1. 野生动物的现状堪忧；
2. 如何保护野生动物；
3.号召人们增强保护动物的意识。
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57．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。
Tom threw himself on the sofa, sighing. Mother’s Day was coming, but he didn’t have a present. “How can I buy a present without any money ” he thought.
Tom picked up the newspaper that was lying on the sofa. He noticed a large advertisement on the front page. The local department store was sponsoring(赞助)a contest. “Tell us why your mom is special and win a beautiful and precious gift for her.” said the advertisement.
“This is perfect!” thought Tom. He ran to his room with the newspaper. After taking a pencil and a blank piece of paper from his desk, he started to write.
“My mom is the best mother in the world. She always makes lunch for me to take to school and she never forgets my dessert. She reads as many books to me before bed as I want her to. She always remembers to check under the bed for monsters(怪兽). And she gives me the best hug, but never in front of my friends, who may laugh at me for hugging my mom.”
Tom liked what he had written. He copied it neatly and got an envelope and a stamp. He ran to the mailbox with his entry(参赛作品). “Mom will love having a special gift,” he thought.
Tom checked his mailbox every day for his prize. Days went by, and then weeks. Soon it was the day before Mother’s Day. Tom still hadn’t heard anything about the contest.
“What am I going to do now ” he wondered. He didn’t have a present, and he didn’t have a gift. And he still didn’t have money.
He had to think of something. Tom closed his eyes, curled(使弯曲)his toes and thought hard.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Then Tom thought he could show his love for his mother in another way.
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On Mother’s Day, Tom gave his mother the envelope with the letter in it.
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