绝密★启用前
2023—2024学年下学期期中质量监测
高二年级英语试卷
（全卷共67题，共8页； 满分100分，考试用时120分钟）
注意事项：
1.本卷为试题卷。考生必须在答题卡上解题作答，答案应书写在答题卡的相应位置上，在试卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
2.考试结束后，请将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 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. What will the man do on Saturday
A. See a film. B. Have a class. C. Review his notes.
2. Why is the woman’s hair so beautiful according to herself
A. It is natural. B. A special diet helps. C. She uses certain products.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates.
4. When does the conversation probably take place
A. In the summer. B. In the winter. C. In the spring.
5. What is the woman’s attitude to the effects of the corona-virus
A. It has brought out the best in people.
B. People become angrier because of it.
C. Doctors and nurses will be respected more.
第二节 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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which program can call people’s telephone numbers
A. Zoom. B. Facebook. C. Skype.
7. Why does the man use the free version
A. It’s less expensive. B. It’s perfect for his needs. C. It’s a better deal for professionals.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What might the woman be
A. A cook. B. A volunteer. C. A restaurant owner.
9. When do the speakers finish their work normally
A. At 8:00 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How much does the man still need to pay back
A. $100. B. $500. C. $1000
11. How does the man probably feel now
A. Grateful. B. Desperate. C. Angry.
12. What did the man use the money for
A. The investment. B. The car repairs. C. The concert.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What do we know about Elton John
A. He got an honor from the Queen. B. He directed a film about himself. C. He has sold millions of books.
14. How much is a gold Elton John coin officially worth
A. 13. B. 1000. C. 68,865.
15. When did Elton John have his first hit record
A. In 1967. B. In 1969. C. In 1970
16. Who was “Candle in the Wind” written about
A. Princess Diana. B. Elton John’s band. C. Marilyn Monroe
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the talk taking place
A. In an education center. B. In a hospital. C. In a news room.
18. Why did Jim set up the Center for Learning
A. To educate kids. B. To make money. C. To help adults.
19. How many computers did the local businessman donate
A. 13. B. 15. C. 30.
20. What is the main topic of the talk
A. A bad accident. B. A wonderful man. C. A big gift.
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
India, as a country with plenty of resorts (旅游胜地), is popular with different kinds of travelers. If you’re planning to visit the country, the followings are the places that may interest you.
Delhi
Delhi is a perfect place for those who love history, and there are plenty of attractions here to keep tourists of all interests entertained. It’s often the first city that many tourists visit on a trip around India. There are many resorts including India Gate, the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb.
Agra
Agra is most well known for the Taj Mahal, which draws a large number of tourists to the city. Built in the 1600s, the Taj Mahal is still standing strong today and is admired by tourists as an important part of India’s heritage (遗产).
Kashmir
Kashmir is one of the most beautiful cities in India. With flower gardens, amazing water-falls, and snow-topped peaks, it’s a simply unforgettable place that tourists want to return to time and time again. Kashmir is especially popular with honeymooners and loved-up couples, because a lot of romantic trips are on sale in Kashmir.
Goa
Though Goa is small in size, it’s one of the top resorts for young tourists and those who love taking beach vacations. The golden sands and coconut palm trees are the charm (吸引力) here, and the sunrises and sunsets are so gorgeous that you’ll never forget them.
21．What do we know about Delhi from the text
A．It is the highest city in India. B．It is known for the Taj Mahal.
C．It is the coolest city in India. D．It is attractive to history lovers.
22．What is the special part of Kashmir
A．It is the smallest place. B．It is the capital city of India.
C．It offers many tours attracting couples. D．It drives young people crazy.
23．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A novel. B．A guidebook. C．A magazine. D．A medical journal.
B
Animals grow up in different ways. Some newborn animals are helpless, but their mothers protect them. A newborn kangaroo is very small. It is only a few centimeters (cm) long. It closes its eyes and doesn’t have hair. It stays safe in its mother’s pouch (育儿袋) for a long time. A newborn monkey cannot walk. Its mother carries it everywhere.
Other baby animals can walk soon after they’re born. They learn to run with their mothers when danger is near. A baby zebra can run, an hour after it is born.
Some baby animals are born in a place that is safe. Baby wolves are usually born in big holes with little light. Other baby animals are born in the open. A baby elephant is often born on open land.
Animals that drink their mothers’ milk are called mammals. A mother bear’s milk is rich. Baby bears have milk for a few months. This is the same as baby zebras. As baby animals grow, they need solid (固体的) food. Baby lions eat what their mother can catch!
24．According to the passage, many newborn animals need their mothers’ help because the babies can’t _________.
A．look after themselves B．eat any food C．walk by themselves D．drink water
25．A newborn monkey’s mother carries it everywhere because _________ .
A．it is very small B．it can’t walk C．it closes its eyes D．it is very weak.
26．Newborn mammals’ main food is _________.
A．mothers’ milk B．solid food C．smaller animals D．water
27．How many kinds of baby animals are mentioned in this passage
A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine
C
Pet adoption is the perfect way to add a new family member. But if a pet is too young to be adopted, it must be fostered (寄养) first. That’s how a puppy named Maggie that was rescued by the North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), ended up being fostered by a sweet six-year-old boy.
The animal rescue organization in Port Washington needed to find a foster home for Maggie because she needed to be trained with basic obedience (顺从) skills and to become comfortable with a home environment. NSALA put out a call for a foster family.
Roman Duncan’s family was the lucky one chosen for the job. The boy fell in love with the puppy and was able to be part of her growth during those formative months. The family always made it clear to Roman that Maggie would eventually be adopted and move to a different home.
When it came time for Maggie to be adopted, Roman couldn’t hold his tears. He decided to write letters to the puppy’s future family. He wrote letters about his furry friend, saying “Maggie is so cute and loves to play fetch. She is the best dog ever,” and slipped the notes and some photos into Maggie’s paperwork.
The rescue team were surprised and then incredibly touched by the notes they found when opening Maggie’s file. NSALA made sure that Roman’s notes reached her adopted family. The boy’s gesture is exactly what pet fostering is about.
A dog or cat that has gone through terrible sufferings such as being abusing needs to learn what it means to live in a home. Fostering helps reduce the animal’s stress and makes it trust people again. It is also an opportunity for people who love pets but can’t have them full-time due to some restrictions. Pet fosters can get to enjoy helping a pet in need. If you are interested in pet fostering, contact a local shelter or animal rescue near you.
28．What happened to Maggie at first
A．She was released into the wild. B．She was settled in a new home.
C．She was saved by a rescue team. D．She was fostered by Roman’s family.
29．Why did Roman write notes about Maggie
A．To express his mixed feelings. B．To preserve Maggie’s paperwork.
C．To choose Maggie’s future family. D．To help Maggie adapt to new home.
30．What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph
A．The restrictions to adopting a pet. B．The access to fostering a pet.
C．A homeless animal’s barriers. D．The benefits of pet fostering.
31．What is the best title of the text
A．Maggie Lives Happily in a Comforting Foster Home
B．A Boy Writes Sweet Letter to Puppy’s Forever Family
C．Pet fostering Plays Great Roles in Rescuing Lost Animals
D．Roman Duncan’s Family Adopts a new Family Member
D
“Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u” Is it because they are lazy Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year.
After the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”.
Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous (unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.”
Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words.
His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom.
“He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.”
32．Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary
A．It has local words in it. B．It is a 70,000-word dictionary.
C．All the words are spelled without “u”. D．Its words are in American-style spelling.
33．What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．depend on B．believe in C．stand for D．give up
34．What do people think of Webster’s dictionary
A．It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today.
B．It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence.
C．It has no influence on the development of American English.
D．It helped to make American English more useful than British English.
35．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．The development of the British English.
B．American English is better than British English.
C．Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary.
D．Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English.
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。
When you have limited time to prepare for a test, but you’re tired, studying can seem like hopeless struggle. 36 ,however, to achieve a high score. So how can you keep studying when you’re tired and even increase your knowledge
●Prepare yourself and your environment.
Eat before studying if you are hungry. Hunger can distract you and stop you from keeping what you study. Tell roommates or family members that you are studying. 37 . Remove distractions. Turn off the TV, your cell phone and music. Your study material should be the only thing going into your brain.
●Plan your study session.
Determine the purpose of your studying. Are you preparing for a test, a class discussion or a training session 38 . Should you place emphasis on vocabulary, on key dates or on being able to critically analyze the material Break the material into manageable parts. Switch between easy tasks. such as making flash cards, and those that require concentration. Changing it up helps the material seem fresh.
● 39 .
Keep plenty of water on hand. Avoiding thirsty keeps your brain and body working at the best levels and give you a regular reason to get up and move around. Chew strong-flavored gum. The regular movement of your jaw and the gum’s flavor keeps you from becoming sleepy too easily. Move around. Sit at your desk, then move to the floor, then to an armchair or couch. Take a cold shower if you feel too tired. The water helps wake you up. 40
A．Keep a clear mind
B．Drink enough water
C．You have to save your time
D．Ask them not to disturb you for any reason
E．Decide what’s most important for you to learn
F．Maximizing your exposure to the material is necessary
G．Being clean helps you feel refreshed and ready to start again
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。
It was Jennifer Williams’s mother who got her interested in books. A librarian, she 41 to her three children every day. When Williams, now 54, became an elementary school teacher in Danville, Virginia, she wanted her students to 42 with reading just as she had. But early on, she realized that some kids had limited 43 to books. To Williams, the 44 was simple: Give kids books. In 2017, as part of a civic event called Engage Dan-ville, she 45 900 used children’s books over three days. Most people would be 46 with that. “I was like, ‘Anybody could do that,’” she said. “I wanted to do something that’s going to stretch my faith, my work ethic, my everything.” So she raised the number 47 by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books. It sounds like an 48 number. 49 , she got to work, first by roping in friends to give away books or money to buy books. Before long, as 50 of Williams’s project spread, strangers started leaving bundles of books on her front porch. As quickly as the books come in, Williams gives them to local schools—free of 51 —and also 52 books to little free libraries around the city of 41,000 just over the North Carolina border. She also 53 a book club for inmates in the local jail. In the four years she’s been doing all this, the Book Lady, as Williams has come to be known, has given away more than 78,000 books—only 922,000 more to reach her 54 ! And she’s not slowing down. It’s too 55 for kids with few options. “Reading can take you anywhere,” she told CNN. “You can travel in time and space. If you can read, you can learn almost anything.”
41．A．showed B．read C．lied D．responded
42．A．catch up B．come up C．fall in love D．get along
43．A．ability B．accuracy C．account D．access
44．A．solution B．deal C．promise D．key
45．A．covered B．bought C．donated D．delivered
46．A．satisfied B．strict C．familiar D．honest
47．A．considerately B．slightly C．simply D．considerably
48．A．unbearable B．unreachable C．unlucky D．undefined
49．A．Consequently B．Still C．Otherwise D．However
50．A．information B．disease C．news D．rumor
51．A．tax B．charge C．damage D．interest
52．A．supplies B．introduces C．attaches D．accompanies
53．A．cancels B．hosts C．describes D．designs
54．A．judgement B．conclusion C．level D．goal
55．A．important B．interesting C．impractical D．individual
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Qin Yi, a film ___56__(act) of great popularity in China, 57 (die) in Shanghai on May 9. She was 100 years old.
Born on Feb. 4, 1922, Qin Yi, originally named Qin Dehe, was one of eight daughters in the family. In 1938, she received training in acting in Chongqing, 58 temporary capital of China during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 1945). She rose to stardom after the war as the leading role in Far Away Love, co-starring actor Zhao Dan.
After 1949, she joined the Shanghai Film Studio, in 59 she created some of the most memorable characters of Chinese women on the movie and TV screens, such as in Woman Basketball Player No. 5, Song of the Youth, ___60__Under the Eaves of Shanghai.
As one of the most popular film actresses in China through the 1950s and 60s, she 61 (praise) by premier Zhou Enlai as ”the most 62 (beauty)woman in China“.
In her later years Qin spent much of her time and effort 63 (take) care of her son, Jin Jie, who suffered from schizophrenia and died at the age of 59 in 2007, while carrying on with her acting career. She made one of her last film 64 (appear) in Legend of the Demon Cat(2017), directed by Chen Kaige.
Qin was named People’s Artist in 2019. She was the first filmmaker to win this honorary title ___65____ the Chinese government.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸 (paper-cutting) 艺术展。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
展览时间、地点；2. 展览内容。
注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every day, on the way to and from school I pass by a children’s hospital. One morning, as I was hurrying to school, I noticed a child staring out of a small window on the first floor. The next minute I tripped (绊倒) on the ground. As I slowly pulled myself up and dusted myself off, I looked up again and saw the child laughing. In spite of my situation, I was pleased to have made someone laugh. I bowed as though I were a performer. The child clapped(拍手) and waved at me. As I stepped closer, I saw that the girl’s head was bald（秃顶的）, a sign that she was a cancer patient. I quickly waved one last time to her before heading for the school.
The next morning and the next, I looked out for the little girl and waved to her, doing a little jig just to make her laugh. I thought about her and wondered what her life must be like. Was that how the child lived from day to day
I felt the urge to visit the child. I went to the hospital and looked for the room facing the road. I found the little girl. She was thin and pale. When she saw me, her eyes widened with recognition and she welcomed me with a shy smile. I talked to her a bit and learned her name, Susan. The nurse who saw me talking to her later told me that Susan was a leukemia(白血病) patient. Her mother died two years ago and her father was now on duty outside the country. The nurse encouraged me to visit Susan so that she would not be so lonesome(孤单的). As I was leaving, Susan called to me, “Tomorrow ” I understood and said, “Yes, tomorrow.”
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。
After that, I popped in to visit Susan after school every day.______________________________________________
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Two months later, Susan told me the good news._______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________参考答案（3月）
听力
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. B
11. A 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. B
阅读理解
D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. D
31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. F 37. D 38. E 39. A 40.G
完形填空
B 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. D 50. C
B 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. A
语法填空
actress 57. died 58. the 59. which 60. and
was praised 62. beautiful 63. taking 64. appearances 65. from
写作 第一部分
Dear Henry,
I’m Li Hua, the leader of the paper-cutting club in our school. Last time you told me you wished to learn more about traditional Chinese culture. Now I’m glad to tell you there will be a Chinese paper-cutting exhibition held by our school. I sincerely hope you can set aside some time for the art feast.
The exhibition, the theme of which is “beauty of China”, will take place in the school hall from 2 to 5 on the afternoon of June 21. Not only will our club’s works be displayed, but we also have a valuable set of paper-cutting created by a famous artist in this field. Besides, there will be a lot of useful and interesting activities, from which you can have a clearer picture of Chinese culture.
I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation. I’m sure it can leave a wonderful impression on you! I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
After that, I popped in to visit Susan after school every day. We chatted casually about our own hobbies, favorite food and even the plans for the future. We played card games and read together. Even though Susan was only ten, I found that I could get along with her very well. I was not visiting her out of pity. I really looked forward to her company. At the end of each visit, she always asked, “Tomorrow ” and my reply was always, “Yes, tomorrow.”
Two months later, Susan told me the good news. She was well enough to be discharged from the hospital. On my last visit, she gave me an envelope, and said it contained her email address. I promised to write. In her letter, Susan thanked me and told me how my answer to her question “Tomorrow ” had given her hope from day to day. She believed that she recovered because of this. At the end of the letter, she wrote “Tomorrow ” followed by her email address. I smiled and said to myself, “Yes, Susan, tomorrow.”
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“从那以后，我每天放学都去看苏珊。”可知，第一段可描写作者和苏琪在医院里的相处。
②由第二段首句内容“两个月后，苏珊告诉我一个好消息。”可知，第二段可描写苏琪出院了，但作者依然每天给她写电子邮件。
2.续写线索：每天看望——陪伴——期待——康复——答应
3.词汇激活
行为类
① 闲谈：chat/have a chat
② 友好相处：get along with sb. / get on with sb.
③ 康复：be well enough /recover
情绪类
① 感谢：thank/be grateful
② 出于同情：out of pity /out of sympathy
【点睛】[高分句型1] Even though Susan was only ten, I found that I could get along with her very well.（运用了even though引导的让步状语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2] At the end of the letter, she wrote “Tomorrow ” followed by her email address.（运用了过去分词作后置定语）
