2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分四部分，共13页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. How did the man go to work today
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
2. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Do her homework. B. Go to the mall with him. C. Buy him some milk.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A At a gas station. B. At a parking lot. C. On the road.
4. What did the man do first last Saturday
A. He visited a museum. B. He went to the park. C. He watched a movie.
5. What is Mary doing
A. Watching TV. B. Listening to the radio. C. Reading books.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To return a book. B. To borrow a book. C. To change a book.
7. What will the man probably do next
A. Go to another place, B. Wait for a call. C. Check on the computer.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What test will the speakers take next week
A. Biology. B. History. C. Chemistry.
9. What do we know about the geography class
A. There is no homework.
B. The man isn’t interested in it.
C. The woman can’t do the exercises alone.
10. How does the woman feel about math
A. It’s easy. B. It’s boring. C. It’s hard.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Who might the woman be
A. The man’s friend. B. A hairdresser. C. The man’s manager.
12. What is the man going to do this afternoon
A. Look for a job. B. Have a party. C. Deliver a speech.
13. How does the man sound in the end
A. Pretty angry. B. A bit excited. C. Very sorry.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Business partners. C. Fellow workers.
15. How many phone calls has the woman made
A. Six. B. Four. C. Eight.
16. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Drive her home. B. Bring her a cup of coffee. C. Treat her to supper.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When do people tend to suffer from SAD
A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In winter.
18. What is the sign of SAD
A. A lack of interest in foods.
B. Tiredness at work.
C Difficulty falling asleep.
19. What activity is highly recommended to deal with SAD
A. Hiking. B. Skating. C. Running.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Eating habits. B. Favorite sports. C. A kind of illness.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
World’s Best Places to Visit
With a world full of fascinating destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. Use these recommendations to craft your travel list.
South Island
New Zealand’s South Is landfills with impressive landscapes at every turn, from dramatic mountains to grand channels. Here, you can admire the mountains of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from hiking trails or a boat on Milford Sound. Besides, journey to the University of Canterbury’s Mount John Observatory to stare up at the starry skies at night.
Paris
The magnetic City of Light draws visitors from around the globe who come to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. But what travelers really fall in love with are the city’s old-fashioned cafes, dynamic markets, and trendy shopping districts. Get lost wandering along the charming cobblestone streets, or relax on the banks of the Seine for hours.
Maui
Whether you’re driving along the Road to Hana, enjoying a bird’s-eye view of Maui’s long coastline from a helicopter, diving with sea turtles or simply relaxing on white or black sand beaches, you’ll find that this Hawaiian island is unlike any other tropical (热带的) destination. You should also attend a feast for local culture and a taste of Hawaiian specialties like poi, poke and mahimahi.
Bora Bora
Here, you’ll find charming beaches, thick jungles and luxurious resorts. The island’s extinct volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes for a great photo opportunity or challenging hike, and the friendly Bora Bora local scan help you catch the island’s best sights. To relax, head to Matira Beach for clear water and soft whites and. Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say it’s worth every penny.
1. Which place will be preferred by astronomy fans
A. Paris. B. Maui. C. Bora Bora. D. South Island.
2. What can visitors do at Maui
A. Enjoy local food. B. Drive along the coastline.
C. Go hiking around the island. D. Walk through shopping districts.
3. What do we know about Bora Bora
A. Most of its locals serve as guides. B. It is a beach with fantastic scenery.
C. There are hiking trails in the jungles. D. It is appealing despite the costly trip.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个世界上最好的旅游胜地。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据South Island中“Besides, journey to the University of Canterbury’s Mount John Observatory to stare up at the starry skies at night.(此外，您还可以前往坎特伯雷大学的约翰山天文台，在夜晚凝视星空)”可知，天文爱好者更喜欢South Island。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Maui中“You should also attend a feast for local culture and a taste of Hawaiian specialties like poi, poke and mahimahi.(你还应该参加当地文化盛宴，品尝夏威夷特色美食，如印度芋泥、poke和mahimahi)”可知，游客在毛伊岛可以享受当地食物。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say it’s worth every penny.(虽然去波拉波拉岛旅行很贵，但大多数旅行者说这是物有所值的)”可知，尽管路途昂贵，但Bora Bora很吸引人。故选D。
B
For the last 8 years, about 200 residents of Strunino, a small town in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast region have not had to worry about buying bread, thanks to the generosity of a local grocery store owner who has been giving it away for free.
Eric came to Russia, from Armenia, 25 years ago. He worked as an engineer, before setting up his own business. But everything changed one day, 8 years ago when sitting behind the counter, Eric saw an old lady counting dozens of coins to pay for a couple of loaves of bread. He found it embarrassing for the old lady and ended up giving her the bread for free. That day, he made the decision to print coupons (优惠券) that the elderly in Strunino could exchange for white or black bread at his store. To make sure that people knew about his offer, he advertised it in a local paper.
But that was only the beginning. Soon, Eric continued his generous offer to people with disabilities, large families with low income, and the generally poor. News spread like wildfire, and soon poor people from neighbouring villages started coming by his shop to receive coupons. Today, the “Eric” grocery store in Strunino gives away around 2,000 loaves of white bread and 1,000 loaves of black bread every month. They also regularly donate gingerbread to local kindergartens, and to coupon holders during holidays.
The kindhearted Armenian says that he just wants those less fortunate than him to have a better life. “Local authorities don’t care about my initiative (计划，措施),” Eric says. “They have never acknowledged my work, never offered thanks, but I didn’t do it for that. I just want the people around me to have an untroubled life.”
4. What can we know about Eric
A. He is a native Russian. B. He was once an engineer.
C. He is a worker in a bakery. D. He came to Strunino 8 years ago.
5. Who did Eric plan to give his generous offer first
A. Disabled people. B. Homeless people.
C. The elderly in the town. D. The children in poor families.
6. What’s the local authorities’ attitude towards Eric’s initiative
A. Grateful. B. Concerned.
C. Uninterested. D. Favorable.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Eric Helps Others Selflessly B. Free Coupons Printed for the Elderly
C. Live and Learn in One’s Life D. Grocery Store Owner Faces Difficulties Bravely
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述的是一位名叫Eric的杂货店老板在俄罗斯Vladimir州小镇Strunino持续8年为大约200名居民免费提供面包的善举。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“He worked as an engineer, before setting up his own business.(在创业之前，他是一名工程师。)”可知，在他开始自己的生意之前曾经是一名工程师。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“That day, he made the decision to print coupons (优惠券) that the elderly in Strunino could exchange for white or black bread at his store.(那天，他决定印制优惠券，让斯特鲁尼诺的老人可以在他的店里用优惠券换取白面包或黑面包。)”可知，Eric打算先给镇上的老人慷慨解囊。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Local authorities don’t care about my initiative (计划，措施)(地方当局不关心我的倡议)”可知，当地政府对此丝毫不关心。故选C。
7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“For the last 8 years, about 200 residents of Strunino, a small town in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast region have not had to worry about buying bread, thanks to the generosity of a local grocery store owner who has been giving it away for free.(在过去的8年里，俄罗斯弗拉基米尔州小镇斯特鲁尼诺的大约200名居民不必担心买不到面包，这要归功于当地一家杂货店老板的慷慨解囊，他一直免费发放面包。)”可知，本文主要讲述的是一位名叫Eric的杂货店老板在俄罗斯Vladimir州小镇Strunino持续8年为大约200名居民免费提供面包的善举。故A项“Eric Helps Others Selflessly(Eric无私地帮助别人)”可作为最好的标题。故选A。
C
I really need a snack! Should I eat a banana or a bowl of ice cream Well, ice cream, of course…, but wait. Am I making the right choice
A snack is any food that you eat between meals. Eating a snack isn’t a bad thing. But be sure to think about what you’re about to put in your stomach! If you want to eat between meals, reach for something healthy. Snacks such as nuts, fruit, low-sugar yogurt and popcorn are good choices. These snacks have important nutrients. Yogurt and nuts, for example, have protein.
Snacks that contain lots of sugar, salt and fat are unhealthy. A sweet candy bar can make you feel energetic when you eat it. But after a while, your body may crash. You may feel uncomfortable or unable to focus on anything. But snacking on healthy food can keep you full of energy through the day.
Not all sugars are bad for you. Fresh fruit has natural sugars that your body needs. But snacks such as candy and chips have added sugars. Your body is in a hurry in digesting (消化) that kind of sugar. Then you get a sugar spike (糖峰值), and shortly after that you may break down. Foods with added sugar also don’t have many nutrients.
You need to eat a variety of foods in order to stay healthy. As a result, when you want to eat a snack, be creative! Here is a simple recipe you can try. All you need is some Greek yogurt and some fresh fruit.
1. Cover the bottom of a pan with some parchment paper.
2. Spread some Greek yogurt on the paper.
3. Cut up some fresh fruit. Put it on the yogurt.
4. Put the pan in the freezer until it’s totally hard.
5. Take out your frozen treat. Break it into pieces. Then enjoy it with your friends!
8. What is a snack according to the text
A. The fruit you have after lunch.
B. The food you eat between meals.
C. The ice cream you enjoy at noon.
D. The drink you need in the morning.
9. What does the underlined word “crash” mean in paragraph 3
A. Get mad. B. Stay calm. C. Meet a decline. D. Have problems.
10. What is the result of eating added sugars
A. A sugar spike may come out.
B. Energy will be full through the day.
C. Too many nutrients will get together.
D. The body may digest added sugar slowly.
11. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A health website. B. A travel brochure.
C. A sports magazine. D. A medical book.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了健康零食。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的内容“A snack is any food that you eat between meals.(零食是你在两餐之间吃的任何食物。)”可知，零食就是两餐间所吃的食物。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后句“You may feel uncomfortable or unable to focus on anything.( 你可能会感到不舒服或无法专注于任何事情。)”可知，你会感觉到不舒服，不能集中精力，因此crash指的是身体会出现问题。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的内容“Your body is in a hurry in digesting (消化) that kind of sugar. Then you get a sugar spike (糖峰值)，and shortly after that you may break down.( 你的身体在快速消化那种糖。然后你的血糖会飙升，不久之后你就会崩溃。)”可知，吃添加糖的结果是可能会出现糖峰值。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了健康零食，同时说明了健康零食的种类和好处以及不健康零食的种类和弊端。因此本文内容属于健康范畴。A项意为“健康网站”，B项意为“旅游手册”，C项意为“运动杂志”，D项意为“医学书籍”。故选A。
D
One major issue in contemporary medical science is the use of humans in clinical trials of medical products. These trials occur frequently to determine the best way to manage diseases.
People are invited randomly and paid to take part in trials of an experimental drug, or new surgical procedure, in a number of countries at the one time. For example, up to a quarter of patients in some fields like breast cancer may be engaged. Other projects, one of which is to determine whether new scanning techniques can detect Alzheimer’s disease, are under way. They may be given the drug or a placebo (安慰剂), or the best existing treatment, and results compared. The trials may be ”blind” with the patient not knowing which group they are in or they may be a “double-blind” with the doctors not knowing either.
Actually, so many people offer themselves willingly. Patients take the views that at least they will get special attention from the doctor if they participate and they may get access to new drugs before they become available in chemists’ shops. In some countries people are paid to participate, especially in poorer countries where they may be told little of what is actually happening.
Yet there are significant risks too. One US study estimated that one in 30 people suffered side effects from such trials, and one in 10, 000 dies. Doctors say that the risk is not so great during the trial itself, where patients are closely monitored, but comes when the drug is released on the market place. For example, in 2004 a US company recalled an arthritis drug, when it was found that after 18 months of use, the risk of heart attack and stroke increased.
People who support testing claim the risks to the individual are small compared with the benefits. Even if the individual has adverse outcomes and their condition worsens, that is valuable information for the drug company. While the drug companies usually pay for the hospital trials, government has set up medical committees to handle the issue.
12. What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A. The purpose of medical trial.
B. The procedure of medical trial.
C. The groups of medical trial.
D. The result of medical trial.
13. Why does the author mention the example in the fourth paragraph
A. To tell us a lot of patients die from the medical trials.
B. To show the risk of heart attack and stroke has increased.
C. To introduce the risks of the medical trials are not so great.
D. To explain the risks of some drugs appear when they are sold.
14. What does the underlined word “adverse“ in the last paragraph mean
A. negative
B. effective
C. subjective
D. impressive
15. What would the author most probably discuss next
A. How the government prevents clinical trials.
B. How the government gathers the information.
C. How the medical committees pay for the hospital trials.
D. How the medical committees solve the problem.
【答案】12 B 13. D 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述当代医学科学的一个主要问题是在医疗产品的临床试验中使用人体，并且主要介绍了医学试验的程序，意义和风险。
12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“People are invited randomly and paid to take part in trials of an experimental drug, or new surgical procedure, in a number of countries at the one time. (人们被随机邀请并支付报酬，同时在多个国家参加实验性药物或新外科手术的试验。)”以及下文的例子可知第二段主要讲述医学试验的程序。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Doctors say that the risk is not so great during the trial itself, where patients are closely monitored, but comes when the drug is released on the market place. For example, in 2004 a US company recalled an arthritis drug, when it was found that after 18 months of use, the risk of heart attack and stroke increased. (医生们说，在试验期间，患者受到密切监测，风险并不大，但当药物投放市场时，风险就会出现。例如，2004年，一家美国公司召回了一种关节炎药物，因为它被发现在使用18个月后，心脏病发作和中风的风险增加了。)”可知作者在第四段提到这个例子实在解释一些药物在出售时出现的风险。故选D。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“People who support testing claim the risks to the individual are small compared with the benefits. (支持测试的人声称，与好处相比，测试对个人的风险很小。)”可推测下文意思是“即使患者有不良后果，病情恶化，这对制药公司来说也是有价值的信息。”由此可猜测单词adverse意为“负面的”，故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“While the drug companies usually pay for the hospital trials, government has set up medical committees to handle the issue. (虽然通常由制药公司支付医院试验费用，但政府已经成立了医疗委员会来处理这一问题。)”可推断下文最有可能讨论医疗委员会如何解决这个问题。故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to fight tiredness
Everyone gets tired — it’s a normal part of human existence. A good night’s sleep will often leave us feeling well rested. ____16____ We can get overtired and feel a bit run-down which may affect our daily lives — but what can we do about it Here are some things that may stop you getting overtired.
____17____ Eating healthy meals and snacks regularly, around 3-4 times per day, could improve your energy levels. Giving your body the fuel it needs could help you to be more energised, and therefore, less tired. If you’re feeling overtired, you might not want to exercise. However, regular physical activity may actually mean you are less tired in general. ____18____ And being more active could help you to lose weight, which can also aid you in the battle against tiredness.
Another thing that can leave us feeling weary and drained is stress. Reducing your stress levels may help you to feel less tired on a regular basis. Taking up an activity like yoga or going for a walk could help you to unwind and feel more refreshed. And you may think if you’re feeling tired, that a good cup of coffee will perk you up. However, the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends anyone feeling tired to cut down on their caffeine intake, especially after mid-afternoon. ____19____
Finally, if you do find yourself feeling overtired constantly for days or weeks, you may be suffering from fatigue or exhaustion. ____20____ However, for most of us, the odd day of feeling overtired might be fixed with a change in lifestyle and a few good nights’ sleep.
A. Get regular exercise.
B. First, let’s look at physical health.
C. In this way, they can get better sleep at night.
D. Try to introduce relaxing activities into your day.
E. However, sometimes we feel more than just general tiredness.
F. Activities like jogging or cycling could also help you get fitter.
G. If so, it is best to see a doctor as this may be a sign of an underlying health problem.
【答案】16. E 17. B 18. F 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了对抗过度疲劳的几种方法。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Everyone gets tired — it’s a normal part of human existence. A good night’s sleep will often leave us feeling well rested.(每个人都会累——这是人类存在的正常部分。晚上睡个好觉通常会让我们感觉休息得很好。)”和后文“We can get overtired and feel a bit run-down which may affect our daily lives — but what can we do about it Here are some things that may stop you getting overtired.(我们可能会过度疲劳，感觉有点疲惫，这可能会影响我们的日常生活，但我们能做些什么呢 以下是一些可以防止你过度疲劳的方法。)”可知，在文章第一段中提到，每个人都会感到疲劳，一个好的睡眠可以让我们感到精力充沛，但我们有时感到很疲劳，引出了本文的主题——过度疲劳，这可能会影响我们的日常生活。因此，选项E“However, sometimes we feel more than just general tiredness.(然而，有时我们感到的不仅仅是一般的疲劳。)”起到了承上启下的作用。故选E。
【17题详解】
空处为本段主旨句。根据后文“Eating healthy meals and snacks regularly, around 3-4 times per day, could improve your energy levels. (每天吃3-4次健康的正餐和零食，可以提高你的能量水平。)”及本段内容可知，本段讲述了如何通过保持身体健康来提高能量水平，因此B选项“First, let’s look at physical health.(首先，让我们来看看身体健康。)”可作为本段的主题句。故选B。
【18题详解】
上文“However, regular physical activity may actually mean you are less tired in general.( 然而，一般来说，规律的体育活动实际上可能意味着你不那么累。)”提到有规律的体育活动，F选项“Activities like jogging or cycling could also help you get fitter.(活动如慢跑或骑自行车也能帮助你变得更健康。)”与上文逻辑一致。故选F。
【19题详解】
上文“However, the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends anyone feeling tired to cut down on their caffeine intake, especially after mid-afternoon.(然而，皇家精神科医学院建议任何感到疲倦的人减少咖啡因的摄入量，尤其是在下午三点左右之后。)”提到精神病学院的专家建议感到疲劳的人减少咖啡因的摄入，特别是在下午中旬之后。因此，C选项“In this way, they can get better sleep at night.(用这种方式，他们可以在晚上睡得更好。)”符合上下文的逻辑关系，this way指上文提到的“减少下午的咖啡摄入”。故选C。
【20题详解】
上文“Finally, if you do find yourself feeling overtired constantly for days or weeks, you may be suffering from fatigue or exhaustion.(最后，如果你发现自己连续数天或数周感到过度疲劳，你可能正遭受疲劳或精疲力竭的折磨。)”提到如果你经常感到过度疲劳持续数天或数周，你可能会患上疲劳或筋疲力尽，可能需要寻求医生的帮助。因此，G选项“If so, it is best to see a doctor as this may be a sign of an underlying health problem.(如果是这样，最好是去看医生，因为这可能是潜在健康问题的征兆。)”符合上下文的逻辑，为上文提到问题的解决方法。故选G。
第三部分 语言知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While he was driving his Ford, he saw an old lady on the side of the road, who needed help. So he ____21____ in front of her Mercedes and got out. He looked ____22____ and hungry. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. Was he going to hurt her He could see that she was frightened. He said, “I am here to ____23____ you, ma’am. By the way, my name is Bryan.”
Well, all she had was a flat tyre. Bryan crawled under the car. Soon he changed the tyre. But he got dirty and his ____24____ hurt.
She couldn’t thank him enough. She asked him how much she should ____25____ him. He told her that if she ____26____ wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the help that he or she needed.
The lady ____27____ off. A few miles down the road she saw a small and shabby ____28____. She went in to eat. The waitress came over and smiled ____29____ her a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.
She noticed that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕). When she finished her meal and the waitress went to get ____30____ for her hundred-dollar bill, she slipped right out of the restaurant. When the waitress ____31____, she saw four $100 bills on the table.
When she climbed into bed that night, she was still thinking about the ____32____ the lady had left to her. How could she have ____33____ how much they needed it
With the birth of the baby next month, it was going to be ____34____. And she knew how worried her ____35____ was. As he lay sleeping next to her, she said in a low voice, “Everything’s going to be all right, Bryan.”
21. A. stood up B. pulled up C. came up D. looked up
22. A. calm B. strong C. empty D. poor
23. A. help B. see C. thank D. treat
24 A. feelings B. clothes C. tips D. hands
25. A. pay B. cost C. lend D. offer
26. A. actually B. exactly C. really D. carefully
27. A. drove B. turned C. showed D. sent
28. A. farm B. bedroom C. village D. restaurant
29. A. recycling B. exchanging C. bringing D. washing
30. A. change B. question C. attention D. break
31. A. dropped by B. ran away C. looked up D. came back
32. A. notice B. suitcase C. money D. present
33. A. enriched B. known C. counted D. found
34. A. hard B. popular C. safe D. painful
35. A. baby B. boss C. customer D. husband
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述布莱恩开车时，遇到路边一位需要帮助的老妇人。他帮助她解决了问题，而且没有要求回报，只是希望老人能把这份帮助传递下去。这一天老妇人把这份善意传递出去，帮助了布莱恩的妻子。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他把车停在她的奔驰车前面，下了车。A. stood up站起来；B. pulled up停车；C. came up提出、上升；D. looked up向上看，查阅。根据“So he ___1___in front of her Mercedes and got out.”可知，于是他把车停在她的奔驰车前面，下了车。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他看上去又可怜又饿。A. calm冷静的；B. strong强壮的；C. empty空的；D. poor贫穷的、可怜的。根据“and hungry.”可知，他看上去又可怜又饿。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我是来帮你的，夫人。顺便说一下，我叫布莱恩。A. help帮助；B. see看见；C. thank感谢；D. treat对待，治疗。根据“Bryan crawled under the car. Soon he changed the tyre.”可知，他是来帮忙的。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是他的身上弄脏了，他的手受伤了。A. feelings感觉；B. clothes 衣服；C. tips建议；D. hands手。根据“But he got dirty and”可知，修车把他的身上弄脏了，而且他的手受伤了。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她问他应该给他多少钱。A. pay支付；B. cost花费；C. lend借出；D. offer提供。根据“wanted to pay him back,”可知，此处指老太太觉得布莱恩帮助了她，所以她应该付钱。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他告诉她，如果她真的想回报他，下次她看到需要帮助的人，她可以给那个人所需要的帮助。A. actually事实上；B. exactly精确地；C. really真正地；D. carefully细心地。根据“She couldn’t thank him enough. She asked him how much she should”他告诉她，如果她真的想回报他，她可以传递这份善意，帮助别人。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那位女士开车走了。A. drove驾驶；B. turned转变；C. showed展示；D. sent寄送。根据“A few miles down the road”可知，车修好了，所以那位女士开车走了。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：沿着这条路走了几英里，她看到一家破旧的小餐馆。A. farm农场；B. bedroom卧室；C. village村子；D. restaurant餐馆。根据下一句“She went in to eat.”可知，她看到一家破旧的小餐馆。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：女服务员走过来，微笑着，给她拿了一条干净的毛巾来擦她的湿头发。A. recycling回收；B. exchanging交换；C. bringing拿来，带来；D. washing洗。根据后文“her a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.”可知，女服务员给她拿了一条干净的毛巾来擦她的湿头发。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她吃完饭，女服务员为她的百元美钞找钱时，她偷偷离开了。A. change零钱；B. question问题；C. attention关注；D. break停顿。根据“for her hundred-dollar bill”可知，这里指女服务员给她找零钱。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当服务员回来时，她看到桌子上有四张百元钞票。A. dropped by顺便拜访；B. ran away逃跑，离开；C. looked up查找；D. came back回来。根据“ the waitress went to get 10 for her hundred-dollar bill, ”可知，服务员是找钱去了，当她回来时，她看到桌子上有四张100美元的钞票。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上，当她爬上床时，她还在想着那位女士留给她的钱。A. notice通知；B. suitcase手提箱；C. money金钱；D. present礼物。根据“she saw four $100 bills on the table.”可知，那天晚上，当她爬上床时，她还在想着那位女士留给她的钱。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她怎么知道他们有多需要它呢。A. enriched使丰富；B. known知道；C. counted计数；D. found发现。根据“she saw four $100 bills on the table.”可知，女顾客留下400美元，女服务员在猜想女顾客怎么会知道她多么需要这笔钱。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：下个月孩子就要出生了，日子会很艰难。A. hard困难的；B. popular受欢迎的；C. safe安全的；D. painful痛苦的。根据“And she knew how worried her ___19___ was.”可知，下个月孩子就要出生了，养孩儿不易，因此日子将会变得艰难。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她知道她的丈夫有多担心。A. baby婴儿；B. boss老板；C. customer顾客；D. husband丈夫。根据生活常识可知，下个月孩子就要出生了，所以她的丈夫很担心以后的生活开销。故选D。
第二节 语法填空（共10个小题；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。
With the development of AI technology, the dream that you stay in bed and press a button to send a robot to do all the work may _____36_____(actual) come true. ___37___ is known to all, to achieve the aims of being capable of learning from experience, adjusting to new inputs and ____38____(perform) tasks like humans, many approaches to _____39_____(create) true AI have been put forward, including “deep learning”, ____40____ has the capacity of analysing massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex works of the human brain. Nowadays, AI has an unlimited number of ____41____(apply) in many fields: finance, health care, machine and art, etc. All in all, this technology was a double sword. It changed our way of life, but we also should pay attention _____42_____ some warnings while _____43_____(enjoy) its convenience. ______44______ is our duty to make good use of the technology. And we believe tomorrow will be _______45_______(good).
【答案】36. actually
37. As 38. performing
39. creating
40. which 41. applications
42. to 43. enjoying
44. It 45. better
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍人工智能技术的发展给人们生活带来的变化。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：随着人工智能技术的发展，你躺在床上按下按钮让机器人完成所有工作的梦想可能会成真。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要副词，作状语，修饰动词短语come true。故填actually。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：众所周知，为了实现能够从经验中学习、适应新输入和像人类一样执行任务的目标，人们提出了许多创建真正人工智能的方法，包括“深度学习”，它能够模仿人脑的复杂工作，通过多层分析大量数据。根据句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是整个主句的内容，从句位于句首，且意为“正如”用关系代词as引导，首字母大写。故填As。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：见第2题详解。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要动名词，和adjusting以及being capable of一起并列作宾语。故填performing。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：见第2题详解。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要动名词，作介词to的作宾语。故填creating。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：见第2题详解。根据句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是deep learning，在从句中作主语，指物，用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：如今，人工智能在金融、医疗、机器和艺术等许多领域有着无限的应用。根据句子结构和意思可知，空格前面有an unlimited number of修饰，这里要用名词复数，作宾语。故填applications。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：它改变了我们的生活方式，但我们在享受它的便利时也应该注意一些警告。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里考查动词短语pay attention to，意为“注意”。故填to。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：见第7题详解。根据句子结构和意思可知，动词enjoy是句子主语we主动发出的动作，用现在分词形式，表示主动，和while构成时间状语。故填enjoying。
【44题详解】
考查it作形式主语。句意：好好利用这项技术是我们的责任。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要it作形式主语，指代后面的动词不定式短语to make good use of the technology，位于句首，首字母大写。故填It。
【45题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：我们相信明天会更好。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里需要用形容词比较级，表示“更好的”意思。故填better。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是高二学生李华。你的笔友Jim因即将进入高三学习压力增大，总为一些小事对家长或同学发脾气，为此他很懊恼，希望得到你的帮助。请你用英文给Jim回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
I learn that
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I learn that you’re under immense pressure as you enter your final year of high school, and it’s concerning to hear that you’ve been snapping at your parents and classmates over minor issues. I understand your frustration, and it’s a common reaction to stress.
To help you cope, I suggest finding healthy outlets for your stress, like exercising or writing in a municate your feelings openly with those around you, and remember that everyone is here to support you. Practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques to calm yourself when tensions arise. I’m confident you’ll find a balance soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英文给Jim回一封邮件，针对他遇到的问题提出一些建议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
写作：write→compose
沮丧：frustration→upset
建议：suggest→recommend
记住：remember→keep in mind
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To help you cope, I suggest finding healthy outlets for your stress, like exercising or writing in a journal.
拓展句：If you want to relieve your stress, I suggest finding healthy outlets for your stress, like exercising or writing in a journal.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To help you cope, I suggest finding healthy outlets for your stress, like exercising or writing in a journal. (运用了不定式作目的状语以及动名词短语作宾语)
【高分句型2】Communicate your feelings openly with those around you, and remember that everyone is here to support you. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 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。
On a cold morning, 79-year-old Donald planned a trip to a supermarket 30 miles away to get some groceries. It was far to go, but the store had bargain prices(特价), so it was worth the trip. He checked his pockets before he left. Wallet, house keys, bus token (专用辅币), he was all set.
When he arrived at the bus stop, he saw a young woman standing there. She was holding a baby and trying to get two kids to behave. “Stop it, Mike!” she cried, rocking the baby. “Stop it, Ricky!”
But the two kids, one looked about four and the other three, just wouldn’t listen. “Here now, boys,” Donald said. “Mind your momma!” Hearing a strange voice, the boys stopped and stared up at Donald with huge eyes. “Thank you,” the mother said. “My car broke down, and I have to take the baby to the doctor. But these two are a handful!’
“Are you new to the neighborhood ” asked Donald.
The woman smiled. “Yes! I’m Ellen, and Mark is my husband. We live in the pink house.” Donald smiled back. “That’s next door to mine! It’s good to have young people moving back into the neighborhood. Children bring things to life!”
Ellen sighed. “Right now, I’m just tired! My boys are just too lively! I had to rush out of the house this morning because of them.
Donald laughed. “I remember when my wife and I were young parents. We were tired all the time!”
Suddenly, Ellen started to look nervous. “I can’t find my wallet! Oh, no!”
“Look again,” Donald said kindly. “Sometimes when we are in a rush...”
“It’s not here!” Ellen cried. “What am I going to do I have to be at the doctor’s in half an hour Please, Donald, could you lend me the money for the ticket ”
Donald shook his head. “I’m sorry, Ellen, I don’t have any money. I shop with my food stamps at this time of the month…”
Seeing Ellen look so sad, Donald said, “Take my bus token! The kids don’t have to pay, so it will get you to town!”
“But what about you ” asked Ellen anxiously.
“Don’t worry,” Donald told her. “I’ll go shopping next week!” Ellen accepted the token and got on the bus, managing to keep Mike and Ricky under control.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Donald watched them go, and then he walked back to his house.
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Donald opened the door and saw several boxes neatly lined up on his doorstep.
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【答案】Donald watched them go, and then he walked back to his house. He went into the kitchen and looked at his empty cupboard. He’d have to do with the little he had, but it was worth it to help the tired young mom. He opened his last can of soup and sat down to have his lunch while watching his favorite show. Afterward, he nodded off in front of the TV. He woke up suddenly when someone rang his doorbell.
Donald opened the door and saw several boxes neatly lined up on his doorstep. Donald opened the first box. It was full of fruit and vegetables! The second box held bread, milk, and eggs. The third box had beef and ham. Then Donald noticed a note reading “Dear Donald, thank you for your kindness. Please accept this as a token of my gratitude. Please come to lunch on Saturday!” Donald smiled as he read Ellen’s note. He had the feeling this was the beginning of a wonderful friendship!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了唐纳德在采购食物时遇到了一位年轻的母亲埃伦，她疲于应付自己的几个孩子，还丢掉了钱包，无法带孩子去看医生，唐纳德把公交车专用辅币给了她，埃伦为了感谢他送了几盒食物并邀请他吃午饭。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“唐纳德看着他们走了，然后他走回了自己的家。”可知，第一段可描写唐纳德拿出自己仅剩的食材吃饭并为能帮助这位母亲而感到欣慰。
②由第二段首句内容“唐纳德打开门，除了门阶上整整齐齐地放着三个盒子外，什么也没看见。”可知，第二段可描写唐纳德收到了三个装满食物的盒子。
2.续写线索：进厨房——欣慰——吃饭——收到食物——阅读纸条——开心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.帮助：help/aid/assist
②.醒来：wake up/awake
③.注意到：notice/take notice of
情绪类
①.感谢：gratitude/appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1] Then Donald noticed a note reading “Dear Donald, thank you for your kindness. (运用了现在分词作后置定语)
[高分句型2] He opened his last can of soup and sat down to have his lunch while watching his favorite show. (运用了状语从句的省略)2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分四部分，共13页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. How did the man go to work today
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
2. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Do her homework. B. Go to the mall with him. C. Buy him some milk.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A At a gas station. B. At a parking lot. C. On the road.
4. What did the man do first last Saturday
A. He visited a museum. B. He went to the park. C. He watched a movie.
5. What is Mary doing
A. Watching TV. B. Listening to the radio. C. Reading books.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6 Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To return a book. B. To borrow a book. C. To change a book.
7. What will the man probably do next
A. Go to another place, B. Wait for a call. C. Check on the computer.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What test will the speakers take next week
A. Biology. B. History. C. Chemistry.
9. What do we know about the geography class
A. There is no homework.
B. The man isn’t interested in it.
C. The woman can’t do the exercises alone.
10. How does the woman feel about math
A. It’s easy. B. It’s boring. C. It’s hard.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Who might the woman be
A The man’s friend. B. A hairdresser. C. The man’s manager.
12. What is the man going to do this afternoon
A. Look for a job. B. Have a party. C. Deliver a speech.
13. How does the man sound in the end
A. Pretty angry. B. A bit excited. C. Very sorry.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Business partners. C. Fellow workers.
15. How many phone calls has the woman made
A. Six. B. Four. C. Eight.
16. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Drive her home. B. Bring her a cup of coffee. C. Treat her to supper.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When do people tend to suffer from SAD
A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In winter.
18. What is the sign of SAD
A. A lack of interest in foods.
B. Tiredness at work.
C. Difficulty falling asleep.
19. What activity is highly recommended to deal with SAD
A. Hiking. B. Skating. C. Running.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Eating habits. B. Favorite sports. C. A kind of illness.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
World’s Best Places to Visit
With a world full of fascinating destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. Use these recommendations to craft your travel list.
South Island
New Zealand’s South Is landfills with impressive landscapes at every turn, from dramatic mountains to grand channels. Here, you can admire the mountains of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from hiking trails or a boat on Milford Sound. Besides, journey to the University of Canterbury’s Mount John Observatory to stare up at the starry skies at night.
Paris
The magnetic City of Light draws visitors from around the globe who come to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. But what travelers really fall in love with are the city’s old-fashioned cafes, dynamic markets, and trendy shopping districts. Get lost wandering along the charming cobblestone streets, or relax on the banks of the Seine for hours.
Maui
Whether you’re driving along the Road to Hana, enjoying a bird’s-eye view of Maui’s long coastline from a helicopter, diving with sea turtles or simply relaxing on white or black sand beaches, you’ll find that this Hawaiian island is unlike any other tropical (热带的) destination. You should also attend a feast for local culture and a taste of Hawaiian specialties like poi, poke and mahimahi.
Bora Bora
Here, you’ll find charming beaches, thick jungles and luxurious resorts. The island’s extinct volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes for a great photo opportunity or challenging hike, and the friendly Bora Bora local scan help you catch the island’s best sights. To relax, head to Matira Beach for clear water and soft whites and. Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say it’s worth every penny.
1. Which place will be preferred by astronomy fans
A. Paris. B. Maui. C. Bora Bora. D. South Island.
2. What can visitors do at Maui
A. Enjoy local food. B. Drive along the coastline.
C. Go hiking around the island. D. Walk through shopping districts.
3. What do we know about Bora Bora
A. Most of its locals serve as guides. B. It is a beach with fantastic scenery.
C. There are hiking trails in the jungles. D. It is appealing despite the costly trip.
B
For the last 8 years, about 200 residents of Strunino, a small town in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast region have not had to worry about buying bread, thanks to the generosity of a local grocery store owner who has been giving it away for free.
Eric came to Russia, from Armenia, 25 years ago. He worked as an engineer, before setting up his own business. But everything changed one day, 8 years ago when sitting behind the counter, Eric saw an old lady counting dozens of coins to pay for a couple of loaves of bread. He found it embarrassing for the old lady and ended up giving her the bread for free. That day, he made the decision to print coupons (优惠券) that the elderly in Strunino could exchange for white or black bread at his store. To make sure that people knew about his offer, he advertised it in a local paper.
But that was only the beginning. Soon, Eric continued his generous offer to people with disabilities, large families with low income, and the generally poor. News spread like wildfire, and soon poor people from neighbouring villages started coming by his shop to receive coupons. Today, the “Eric” grocery store in Strunino gives away around 2,000 loaves of white bread and 1,000 loaves of black bread every month. They also regularly donate gingerbread to local kindergartens, and to coupon holders during holidays.
The kindhearted Armenian says that he just wants those less fortunate than him to have a better life. “Local authorities don’t care about my initiative (计划，措施),” Eric says. “They have never acknowledged my work, never offered thanks, but I didn’t do it for that. I just want the people around me to have an untroubled life.”
4. What can we know about Eric
A. He is a native Russian. B. He was once an engineer.
C. He is a worker in a bakery. D. He came to Strunino 8 years ago.
5. Who did Eric plan to give his generous offer first
A. Disabled people. B. Homeless people.
C. The elderly in the town. D. The children in poor families.
6. What’s the local authorities’ attitude towards Eric’s initiative
A. Grateful. B. Concerned.
C. Uninterested. D. Favorable.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Eric Helps Others Selflessly B. Free Coupons Printed for the Elderly
C. Live and Learn in One’s Life D. Grocery Store Owner Faces Difficulties Bravely
C
I really need a snack! Should I eat a banana or a bowl of ice cream Well, ice cream, of course…, but wait. Am I making the right choice
A snack is any food that you eat between meals. Eating a snack isn’t a bad thing. But be sure to think about what you’re about to put in your stomach! If you want to eat between meals, reach for something healthy. Snacks such as nuts, fruit, low-sugar yogurt and popcorn are good choices. These snacks have important nutrients. Yogurt and nuts, for example, have protein.
Snacks that contain lots of sugar, salt and fat are unhealthy. A sweet candy bar can make you feel energetic when you eat it. But after a while, your body may crash. You may feel uncomfortable or unable to focus on anything. But snacking on healthy food can keep you full of energy through the day.
Not all sugars are bad for you. Fresh fruit has natural sugars that your body needs. But snacks such as candy and chips have added sugars. Your body is in a hurry in digesting (消化) that kind of sugar. Then you get a sugar spike (糖峰值), and shortly after that you may break down. Foods with added sugar also don’t have many nutrients.
You need to eat a variety of foods in order to stay healthy. As a result, when you want to eat a snack, be creative! Here is a simple recipe you can try. All you need is some Greek yogurt and some fresh fruit.
1. Cover the bottom of a pan with some parchment paper.
2. Spread some Greek yogurt on the paper.
3. Cut up some fresh fruit. Put it on the yogurt.
4. Put the pan in the freezer until it’s totally hard.
5. Take out your frozen treat. Break it into pieces. Then enjoy it with your friends!
8. What is a snack according to the text
A. The fruit you have after lunch.
B. The food you eat between meals.
C. The ice cream you enjoy at noon.
D. The drink you need in the morning.
9. What does the underlined word “crash” mean in paragraph 3
A. Get mad. B. Stay calm. C. Meet a decline. D. Have problems.
10. What is the result of eating added sugars
A. A sugar spike may come out.
B. Energy will be full through the day.
C. Too many nutrients will get together.
D. The body may digest added sugar slowly.
11. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A health website. B. A travel brochure.
C. A sports magazine. D. A medical book.
D
One major issue in contemporary medical science is the use of humans in clinical trials of medical products. These trials occur frequently to determine the best way to manage diseases.
People are invited randomly and paid to take part in trials of an experimental drug, or new surgical procedure, in a number of countries at the one time. For example, up to a quarter of patients in some fields like breast cancer may be engaged. Other projects, one of which is to determine whether new scanning techniques can detect Alzheimer’s disease, are under way. They may be given the drug or a placebo (安慰剂), or the best existing treatment, and results compared. The trials may be ”blind” with the patient not knowing which group they are in or they may be a “double-blind” with the doctors not knowing either.
Actually, so many people offer themselves willingly. Patients take the views that at least they will get special attention from the doctor if they participate and they may get access to new drugs before they become available in chemists’ shops. In some countries people are paid to participate, especially in poorer countries where they may be told little of what is actually happening.
Yet there are significant risks too. One US study estimated that one in 30 people suffered side effects from such trials, and one in 10, 000 dies. Doctors say that the risk is not so great during the trial itself, where patients are closely monitored, but comes when the drug is released on the market place. For example, in 2004 a US company recalled an arthritis drug, when it was found that after 18 months of use, the risk of heart attack and stroke increased.
People who support testing claim the risks to the individual are small compared with the benefits. Even if the individual has adverse outcomes and their condition worsens, that is valuable information for the drug company. While the drug companies usually pay for the hospital trials, government has set up medical committees to handle the issue.
12. What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A. The purpose of medical trial.
B. The procedure of medical trial.
C The groups of medical trial.
D. The result of medical trial.
13. Why does the author mention the example in the fourth paragraph
A. To tell us a lot of patients die from the medical trials.
B. To show the risk of heart attack and stroke has increased.
C. To introduce the risks of the medical trials are not so great.
D. To explain the risks of some drugs appear when they are sold.
14. What does the underlined word “adverse“ in the last paragraph mean
A. negative
B. effective
C. subjective
D impressive
15. What would the author most probably discuss next
A. How the government prevents clinical trials.
B. How the government gathers the information.
C. How the medical committees pay for the hospital trials.
D. How the medical committees solve the problem.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to fight tiredness
Everyone gets tired — it’s a normal part of human existence. A good night’s sleep will often leave us feeling well rested. ____16____ We can get overtired and feel a bit run-down which may affect our daily lives — but what can we do about it Here are some things that may stop you getting overtired.
____17____ Eating healthy meals and snacks regularly, around 3-4 times per day, could improve your energy levels. Giving your body the fuel it needs could help you to be more energised, and therefore, less tired. If you’re feeling overtired, you might not want to exercise. However, regular physical activity may actually mean you are less tired in general. ____18____ And being more active could help you to lose weight, which can also aid you in the battle against tiredness.
Another thing that can leave us feeling weary and drained is stress. Reducing your stress levels may help you to feel less tired on a regular basis. Taking up an activity like yoga or going for a walk could help you to unwind and feel more refreshed. And you may think if you’re feeling tired, that a good cup of coffee will perk you up. However, the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends anyone feeling tired to cut down on their caffeine intake, especially after mid-afternoon. ____19____
Finally, if you do find yourself feeling overtired constantly for days or weeks, you may be suffering from fatigue or exhaustion. ____20____ However, for most of us, the odd day of feeling overtired might be fixed with a change in lifestyle and a few good nights’ sleep.
A. Get regular exercise.
B. First, let’s look at physical health.
C. In this way, they can get better sleep at night.
D. Try to introduce relaxing activities into your day.
E. However, sometimes we feel more than just general tiredness.
F. Activities like jogging or cycling could also help you get fitter.
G. If so, it is best to see a doctor as this may be a sign of an underlying health problem.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While he was driving his Ford, he saw an old lady on the side of the road, who needed help. So he ____21____ in front of her Mercedes and got out. He looked ____22____ and hungry. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. Was he going to hurt her He could see that she was frightened. He said, “I am here to ____23____ you, ma’am. By the way, my name is Bryan.”
Well, all she had was a flat tyre. Bryan crawled under the car. Soon he changed the tyre. But he got dirty and his ____24____ hurt.
She couldn’t thank him enough. She asked him how much she should ____25____ him. He told her that if she ____26____ wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the help that he or she needed.
The lady ____27____ off. A few miles down the road she saw a small and shabby ____28____. She went in to eat. The waitress came over and smiled ____29____ her a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.
She noticed that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕). When she finished her meal and the waitress went to get ____30____ for her hundred-dollar bill, she slipped right out of the restaurant. When the waitress ____31____, she saw four $100 bills on the table.
When she climbed into bed that night, she was still thinking about the ____32____ the lady had left to her. How could she have ____33____ how much they needed it
With the birth of the baby next month, it was going to be ____34____. And she knew how worried her ____35____ was. As he lay sleeping next to her, she said in a low voice, “Everything’s going to be all right, Bryan.”
21. A. stood up B. pulled up C. came up D. looked up
22. A. calm B. strong C. empty D. poor
23. A. help B. see C. thank D. treat
24. A. feelings B. clothes C. tips D. hands
25. A. pay B. cost C. lend D. offer
26. A. actually B. exactly C. really D. carefully
27. A. drove B. turned C. showed D. sent
28. A. farm B. bedroom C. village D. restaurant
29. A. recycling B. exchanging C. bringing D. washing
30. A. change B. question C. attention D. break
31. A. dropped by B. ran away C. looked up D. came back
32. A. notice B. suitcase C. money D. present
33 A. enriched B. known C. counted D. found
34. A. hard B. popular C. safe D. painful
35. A. baby B. boss C. customer D. husband
第二节 语法填空（共10个小题；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。
With the development of AI technology, the dream that you stay in bed and press a button to send a robot to do all the work may _____36_____(actual) come true. ___37___ is known to all, to achieve the aims of being capable of learning from experience, adjusting to new inputs and ____38____(perform) tasks like humans, many approaches to _____39_____(create) true AI have been put forward, including “deep learning”, ____40____ has the capacity of analysing massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex works of the human brain. Nowadays, AI has an unlimited number of ____41____(apply) in many fields: finance, health care, machine and art, etc. All in all, this technology was a double sword. It changed our way of life, but we also should pay attention _____42_____ some warnings while _____43_____(enjoy) its convenience. ______44______ is our duty to make good use of the technology. And we believe tomorrow will be _______45_______(good).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是高二学生李华。你的笔友Jim因即将进入高三学习压力增大，总为一些小事对家长或同学发脾气，为此他很懊恼，希望得到你的帮助。请你用英文给Jim回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
I learn that
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 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。
On a cold morning, 79-year-old Donald planned a trip to a supermarket 30 miles away to get some groceries. It was far to go, but the store had bargain prices(特价), so it was worth the trip. He checked his pockets before he left. Wallet, house keys, bus token (专用辅币), he was all set.
When he arrived at the bus stop, he saw a young woman standing there. She was holding a baby and trying to get two kids to behave. “Stop it, Mike!” she cried, rocking the baby. “Stop it, Ricky!”
But the two kids, one looked about four and the other three, just wouldn’t listen. “Here now, boys,” Donald said. “Mind your momma!” Hearing a strange voice, the boys stopped and stared up at Donald with huge eyes. “Thank you,” the mother said. “My car broke down, and I have to take the baby to the doctor. But these two are a handful!’
“Are you new to the neighborhood ” asked Donald.
The woman smiled. “Yes! I’m Ellen, and Mark is my husband. We live in the pink house.” Donald smiled back. “That’s next door to mine! It’s good to have young people moving back into the neighborhood. Children bring things to life!”
Ellen sighed. “Right now, I’m just tired! My boys are just too lively! I had to rush out of the house this morning because of them.
Donald laughed. “I remember when my wife and I were young parents. We were tired all the time!”
Suddenly, Ellen started to look nervous. “I can’t find my wallet! Oh, no!”
“Look again,” Donald said kindly. “Sometimes when we are in a rush...”
“It’s not here!” Ellen cried. “What am I going to do I have to be at the doctor’s in half an hour Please, Donald, could you lend me the money for the ticket ”
Donald shook his head. “I’m sorry, Ellen, I don’t have any money. I shop with my food stamps at this time of the month…”
Seeing Ellen look so sad, Donald said, “Take my bus token! The kids don’t have to pay, so it will get you to town!”
“But what about you ” asked Ellen anxiously.
“Don’t worry,” Donald told her. “I’ll go shopping next week!” Ellen accepted the token and got on the bus, managing to keep Mike and Ricky under control.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Donald watched them go, and then he walked back to his house.
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Donald opened the door and saw several boxes neatly lined up on his doorstep.
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