2023-2024学年湖南省浏阳市重点校联考高二下学期期中英语测试卷（含答案）

高二英语试题卷
注意事项：
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第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)略
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
SPECIAL ENGLISH
The English language programs of the Voice of America (VOA) can be divided into two types according to the speed of broadcasting: Standard English and Special English.
Special English is a simple and standardized English radio program arranged by VOA for listeners who are beginning to learn English in non-English speaking countries around the world. It officially began broadcasting in October 1959.
The famous American lexicologist S.B．Flexmer identified three criteria for Special English, that is, what makes it “special”:
●It writes and broadcasts in short and clear sentences;
●It broadcasts at a rate of 90 words per minute, or 2/3 of Standard English;
●It is a form of American English composed mainly of the 1500 basic words.
Special English programs can be divided into two categories: news programs and feature programs.News program
VOA Special English news broadcasts provide listeners with worldwide information on politics, economics, military affairs, diplomacy, international relations, religion, weather, and all kinds of important events and wonders. They are broadcast to Southeast Asia five times a day, twice in the morning and three times in the evening.Feature Program
From the perspective of time, Special English feature programs can be divided into two categories: one is every five minutes, and the other is every fifteen minutes. The latter consists of seven different sub-features, which are repeated four times a day on a weekly cycle, but the two features on Sunday and Saturday are broadcast only three times a night, each lasting about 10 minutes, followed by each five-minute feature.
1．Which is one of the criteria for Special English
A．It’s a basic English radio program. B．It relies on a mere 1500 basic words.
C．It plays at a speed of 90 words per minute. D．It’s aimed at those starting to learn English.
2．What can we learn about the two programs
A．Both of them are broadcast repeatedly.
B．They are broadcast almost at the same time.
C．Listeners can listen to news program in the afternoon.
D．Each five-minute program consists of seven sub-features.
3．Who are most likely to listen to Special English
A．Radio program enthusiasts. B．Western culture lovers.
C．Language learners. D．English beginners.
B
My earliest memories are of having two very old parents. My mother was 42 when I was born, which back then was seriously old to have a baby, and a little risky too. My oldest brother was 14 years older than me and the middle brother ten years older. When I was quite small they had both left home. I grew up almost like an only child. I tended to amuse myself and play in the garden and draw and paint and shoot. I suppose you do learn as an only child that you’re going to have to get on with life by yourself. You’re going to have to find things that excite and move you.
I was shipped off to Sunday school in Edinburgh when I was seven years old. I felt a proper Charlie, because I was the only little boy among the Sunday school children who was wearing a kilt (苏格兰短裙). I also felt rather threatened by the stories we were taught. Old-school Christianity was filled with punishment and anger that I didn’t really enjoy. For the rest of my attendance at Sunday school, I didn’t get closer than climbing a tree outside the church and hiding in the branches, waiting until the children came out, then dropping down to join the school team and walking out of the church to be met by my parents, who were then reassured that I’d been to Sunday school as I was supposed to.
When my parents moved to Blackpool, my aunt, who came to live with us, took me to two or three concerts. I got to see Cliff Richard, Adam Faith and the early Rolling Stones performing at Blackpool’s ABC Theatre-which, when I was 12 years old, was an important moment of recognising that that isn’t what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, because the music they played was not what I was enjoying. I was drawn to the blues and Black American folk music. It felt very real and human.
4．What do we know about the author’s childhood
A．Many things moved him. B．He had to do many things on his own.
C．He liked playing in the garden. D．He got on badly with his brothers.
5．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “a proper Charlie” in paragraph 2
A．A real fool. B．An independent child.
C．A capable student. D．A clever student.
6．What experiences did the author have in his Sunday school
A．He liked wearing a kilt. B．He often studied in the trees.
C．He was threatened by others. D．He was often absent from school.
7．What can we infer from the text
A．His brothers were not important to him. B．He never walked into the church.
C．His parents took him to some concerts. D．The blues caught his interest.
C
Many people consider mosquito bites just part of summer living but these insects can carry diseases. Mosquitoes are actually some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes cause over 700,000 deaths every year.
But there is new hope in the battle between man and mosquito. Scientists at Auburn University, in Alabama, may have found the secret to stopping mosquito-borne diseases. “We have created a type of fabric that blocks mosquito bites,” says John Beckmann, who leads the lab at the university,
Beckmann remembered a camping trip from which he returned riddled with kisses from mosquitoes despite wearing a long-sleeved shirt. “People say, ‘wear long sleeves’ a lot,” Beckmann said, “but long sleeves don’t block mosquitoes.”
While some companies are making what they state is bite-proof clothing, the clothing includes some harmful chemicals or is made of thick fabrics that are too hot to wear and are easily beaten by mosquitoes. That’s because there are holes in the makeup of their fabrics that mosquitoes and other biting insects can get through.
The key is to discover a fabric that can remove these holes and is still cool enough to wear in hot weather. “That is the reason why this project is not as easy as people think” said Beckmann. “You obviously need your clothes to be breathable. But that usually comes at the cost of letting mosquitoes bite through them. So the basic problem is keeping the holes there while blocking tiny mosquito mouth-parts at the same time.”
The team tried by using a computer numerical control knitting (编织) machine that could be programmed with different designs until they found a bite-proof one. The end result is a product that the researchers compare to popular high-quality athletic wear.
But the researchers are still not satisfied and will be spending the next year perfecting the comfort of the material and finally creating a clothing line. The hope is that finally any type of fabric can be knitted into the lab’s design, so that all kinds of clothing companies from baby clothing producers to dress designers could create bite-proof clothing.
8．What happened to Beckmann on a camping trip
A．He was badly bitten by mosquitoes.
B．He discovered a new kind of mosquito.
C．He felt unbearably hot with long-sleeved clothes.
D．He mastered some skills in dealing with mosquitoes.
9．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The popularity of bite-proof clothing.
B．Disadvantages of existing bite-proof clothing.
C．Advancements in bite-proof clothing.
D．Comparisons between different types of bite-proof clothing.
10．Which of the following is the goal of the researchers
A．Persuade more researchers to join in.
B．Make the design applicable to different fabrics.
C．Find a fabric suitable for all designs.
D．Get funded by clothing companies.
11．what is the best title for the text
A．Mosquitoes: The Silent Killers B．The Battle Against Mosquitoes
C．A Step Towards a Bite-Free Future D．Proven Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites
D
As AI art generators take the world by storm, some people wonder if their works should count as art at all. The technology is still developing and has some wrinkles to iron out (消除), which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good artificial intelligence can produce.
Art is classed as the product of imagination, skill, experience, and emotion, usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy. Artists spent time and effort putting their inner worlds onto these works. Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data, linking someone’s prompt (指令) to datasets, and trying to represent it as best as possible. The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself.
AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard. But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. Why Scarcity — there’s only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be
AI art involves a program mimicking (模仿) the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human. But who made the artwork, the machine or its user And can the original artists sue for (控告) copyright violation Such questions complicate the merging of artificial intelligence and the art industry, while fueling arguments against recognizing AI-generated art as marketable artistic products.
Once we’ve answered those questions, we can tackle the really big one: When an AI-generated painting wins an award, who gets the prize
12．How is AI art different from human art
A．It is the product of experience. B．It combines different styles of work.
C．It is not a mirror of artists’ emotions. D．It doesn’t cost much money to produce.
13．Why does the writer mention Mona Lisa in paragraph 3
A．To present the potential trouble with the value of AI art.
B．To introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces.
C．To show the advantages of AI painters over human artists.
D．To prove the popularity of classic artworks among viewers.
14．What can we infer from paragraph 4
A．AI art promotes the sale of artistic products. B．AI art makes copyright issues more complicated.
C．Artists can create more works with the help of AI. D．There will be fierce competition in the art industry.
15．What is the purpose of the text
A．To persuade. B．To inform. C．To describe. D．To argue.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
“Leave no track” is popular among many campers who are concerned about our environment and favor sustainable (可持续的) travel. Its goal is simple; to minimize human-created impacts on the natural world. 16
Reject plastic and paper. First and foremost, one of the easiest ways to reduce the impact of camping on the planet is to go plastic and paper-free. Instead of single-use plastics and paper plates, choose bamboo or other recyclable camping dinnerware and food packages. 17
Rent or buy a used tent. Instead of brand-new equipment, consider renting camping equipment instead. Outdoor retail (零售) brands like REI offer a wide variety of camping products to rent, including tents. 18 For those keen on purchasing something new, try brands like Patagonia that put sustainability first to reduce waste and support eco-friendly practices.
19 In addition to eco-friendly tents, it’s good to ensure that other camping essentials, from hiking shoes and sleeping bags to clothing and blankets, are also gentle on the environment. And remember, whatever is packed in should also be packed out.
Only camp in designated (指定的) camping areas. 20 However, developed campgrounds, which are specifically designated for camping, are usually available by reservation and don’t require campers to walk wearily into the wilderness to clear space to set up a tent. Designated camping spots usually have other advantages like bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, and more.
A．Pack with the planet in mind.
B．Sort out what you really need when camping.
C．They even carry other outdoor essentials for rent.
D．Learn how to sustainably upgrade the summer camping here.
E．Campers can also buy reusable paper towels in order to genuinely leave no track.
F．Eco-friendly campers can learn how to update their skills with these simple tips.
G．Although backpacking off the beaten path sounds fascinating, it may not be eco-friendly.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m from India and I love saris — a traditional costume for Indian women. My first 21 with the sari was with my mother who wore saris every 22 day of her adult lives.
To me, the sari is the love, 23 and safety of her daily embrace. However, as a young adult and journalist, I only wore saris on 24 occasions.
I still have such a 25 memory of buying my first sari in my 20s. A family friend in my home state ran a shop. I 26 my friend bringing over a few saris, hoping my mom or I would buy one. I 27 fell in love with a light cotton sari made by a rural woman. And so you see, every sari tells you about not just who’s wearing it but who was 28 in making it. The sari is a(n) 29 of who we are.
As an immigrant trying to 30 here in the United States, I don’t wear saris regularly.
But when I’m wearing one, my 3-year-old son, who has already come to love the garment, will exclaim that I look 31 .
In 2012 when I was on a 32 trip for an event, I bought a dark blue cotton sari for my mother in Sri Lanka. After she passed away, I inherited many of her saris, but the blue one 33 my favorite. Wearing it now 34 me of my association with my mother, and the 35 she would feel knowing that I had landed on my feet. No matter where in the world I was, I was always thinking of her.
21．A．experience B．association C．communication D．realization
22．A．lovely B．random C．unique D．single
23．A．warmth B．grace C．calmness D．concern
24．A．public B．informal C．special D．relaxing
25．A．beautiful B．vivid C．poor D．rewarding
26．A．recall B．picture C．restrict D．switch
27．A．gradually B．greedily C．instantly D．intimately
28．A．absorbed B．occupied C．trapped D．involved
29．A．truth B．key C．expression D．expansion
30．A．give in B．fit in C．grow up D．pop up
31．A．amazing B．outstanding C．influential D．convincing
32．A．practicing B．reporting C．lecturing D．researching
33．A．presented B．provided C．remained D．appeared
34．A．reminds B．informs C．relieves D．cures
35．A．security B．confidence C．belief D．pride
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Walking more than 2,200 steps a day could reduce our risk of heart disease and early death, even if we spend the rest of the day 36 (sit) down. That’s according to a study 37 (publish) in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Researchers looked at data from more than 72,000 people in the UK, with 38 average age of 61. Previous studies have linked time spent sitting with early death and heart disease, and walking is known 39 (decrease) these risks. So the research team wanted to find out 40 walking could offset(抵消) the health risks of spending a lot of time sitting.
The study participants 41 (wear) a device on their wrist, which was able to record the 42 (step) they took and the amount of time they spent sitting or lying down. Then they 43 (track) for around seven years afterward. During this time, 1,633 participants died, and almost 6,200 had heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
The study found that taking between 9,000 and 10,500 steps per day reduced the risk of early death 44 39%, and reduced the risk of heart disease by 21%. That’s even if people were spending a lot of time sitting.
One of the researchers, Matthew Ahmadi said the results show that “all 45 (move) matters” and anyone who has to spend a lot of time sitting should increase the number of steps they take.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46．世界历史文化名城博览会每两年在南京举办一次。该博览会针对自然遗产和文化遗产面临的各种危机，呼吁大家一起保护世界遗产。请你代表主办方，用英文写一封倡议书，内容包括：
1．世界遗产的重要性；
2．保护措施；
3．发出倡议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：世界历史文化名城博览会the World Historical and Cultural City Expo
Respected all,
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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。
Taimur and Daniyal were twins and had been my next door neighbors since I was five years old. Not only did we go to the same school, but our evenings and weekends were spent together too. It was like we were inseparable. I never felt that I needed any friends other than them. Unexpectedly, one evening their parents shared the news of them moving to another country-Australia.
I was shocked to realize that we would never be together, started recalling all the good times we had spent together, such as playing in the school breaks, the play dates, and all the fun things we did. Was it all going to end
When we had been through so many highs and lows together, shared secrets and supported each other through thick and thin, their moving away felt like my heart was being taken away. The news of their departure left me feeling empty and lost.
I was thinking about the biggest change that I was going to face in a few days, it was a difficult pill to swallow, but I knew I must move on. Though it wasn’t easy at first, I was trying my level best to beat the mental pain I was in.
After hearing the news, every day felt like a struggle. The school didn’t feel the same; the lunchbreaks had no purpose. Soon there would be no one to compare the test marks with, homework remarks would not excite me like before, and so on. I couldn’t help but feel lost and alone already.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Seeing my condition, my family advised me to make the most of the time that was left before they moved.
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Saying goodbye wasn’t easy, but it set my heart at ease to realize that we could still be the closest friends.
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参考答案
1．C 2．A 3．D
4．B 5．A 6．D 7．D
8．A 9．B 10．C 11．C
12．C 13．A 14．B 15．D
16．D 17．E 18．C 19．A 20．G
21．B 22．D 23．A 24．C 25．B 26．A 27．C 28．D 29．C 30．B 31．A 32．B 33．C 34．A 35．D
36．sitting 37．published 38．an 39．to decrease 40．if/whether 41．wore 42．steps 43．were tracked 44．by 45．movement
46．Respected All,
In response to the call of the World Historical and Cultural City Expo, I appeal to all of you to preserve our world heritage sites.
These sites are invaluable and irreplaceable treasures shared by all humanity, bearing testament to our history, culture, and nature. Thus, we bear a responsibility to take action and protect these precious legacies. We can safeguard them through several aspects. First, it is advisable for local officials to enact stricter laws and regulations to ensure the safety and integrity of world heritage sites. Moreover, public awareness and conservation spirits towards world heritage are supposed to be heightened through education and publicity.
Let us all make concerted efforts and contribute our part to protecting world heritage!
47．
Seeing my condition, my family advised me to make the most of the time that was left before they moved. They encouraged me to create more memories that could be cherished forever. Taking their advice to heart, I planned a series of farewell activities - a picnic at our favorite park, a movie marathon night featuring our favorite films, and a heartfelt gift exchange. These moments were bittersweet, filled with laughter and tears, reminding us of the strong bond we shared. It was a time of reflection, appreciating every moment spent together, and acknowledging that true friendship isn’t bound by distance.
Saying goodbye wasn’t easy, but it set my heart at ease to realize that we could still be the closest friends. We made promises to stay in touch through video calls, texts, and social media. As they left, we hugged tightly, whispering reassurances of meeting again. The departure was a pivotal moment for me, teaching me resilience and the value of friendships that withstand the test of time and distance. This experience, although painful, prepared me for future farewells and reinforced the idea that some bonds are indeed unbreakable, no matter where life takes us.
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