广东省广州市亚加达外国语高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月段考英语试题(无答案)

广州市亚加达外国语高级中学2023学年第二学期4月段考
高二英语试题
本试卷共10页，满分130分。考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.本试卷共三部分。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
3.选择题采用2B铅笔有效填涂(涂满涂黑)，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
4.非选择题部分采用黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内，如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，再写上新的答案，此部分不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
5.不按上述要求作答的答案无效。
6.必须保持答题卡的完好、平整及整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
Keeper for a Day Program
Do you love animals and ever find yourself wanting to know what a zookeeper does all day
Why not check out our Keeper for a Day Program and find out for yourself how unbelievable the job can be! You can work with a zookeeper to find out how the animals are fed and taken care of every day, and how our keepers play a very important role in conservation (保护) and research programs. Whether you’re interested in animal care as a career or just want to have some fun, this program is worth all the sweat and smells!
Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Program Fee (aged 14 & up):
Full Day Rate (8.5 hrs) Half Day Rate (4 hrs)
$300 for zoo members $200 for zoo members
$350 for non-members $250 for non-members
To register for the Keeper for a Day Program:
1. Choose your top 3 areas you would like to experience, in order of your preference. Please notice that only one area will be chosen. Your top choice is not guaranteed (保证) and may change without notice.
2. Fill out the registration by clicking here.
3. Send the registration form via e-mail (preferably) or fax/mail and pay by credit card (AMEX/VISA or MASTERCARD) only.
4. You will be sent an e-mail for confirmation (确认书) within 3 weeks after we receive your registration. The confirmation will contain detailed information about your Keeper for a Day Program at the Toronto Zoo.
For any further questions please e-mail Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Coordinators at keeperforaday@
1. Who is the Keeper for a Day Program designed for
A. Zookeepers. B. Animal lovers. C. Environmentalists. D. Animal researchers.
2. How much can a zoo member save for a whole-day program
A. $50. B. $100. C. $150. D. $200.
3. What should people do to take part in the program
A. Pay by check. B. Sign up at the zoo.
C. Choose only one activity. D. Register ahead of time.
B
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气). The year starts from Beginning of Spring and ends with Greater Cold, moving in cycles. The solar term culture is still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
Grain Buds (小满) is the 8th solar term of the year. It means that the seeds (种子) from the grain are becoming full. During Grain Buds, the summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time mentions, “Heavy rainfall makes the river full.” Because of the great increase in rainfall, rivers are full of water. This is a good time to enjoy fish. It is also a harvest season for fishermen.
Frost’s Descent (霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, is the last solar term of autumn. The weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins. The apple is one kind of recommended fruit during Frost’s Descent. There are many sayings about apples’ benefits (益处) in China, such as “Eat an apple after meals. Even old men can be as strong as young men.”
Minor Cold (小寒) is the 23rd one. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always start preparing for Chinese New Year. According to traditional Chinese medicine thoughts, people need to eat food that has more yang energy to prevent cold from harming their bodies. Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge (腊八粥).
4. Which is the last solar term of a year
A. Frost’s Descent. B. Greater Cold. C. Minor Cold. D. Beginning of Spring.
5. Which solar term do fishermen like best
A. Beginning of Spring. B. Grain Buds. C. Frost’s Descent. D. Minor Cold.
6. Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the underlined sentences in Para. 3
A. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
B. It’s more useful for old men to eat apples than young men.
C. If old men eat apples after meals, they will never die.
D. Old men will grow into young men after eating an apple.
7. What are the usual practices for people in most areas of China during Minor Cold
①prepare for Chinese New Year ②have Laba porridge
③say goodbye to the coldest days ④wear warmer clothes
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ①③④
C
While teenagers who are at risk of depression with risky behaviors — drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and cutting classes often alert parents and teachers that serious problems are brewing, a new study finds that there’s another group of adolescents who are in nearly as much danger of experiencing the same mental symptoms.
These teens use tons of media, get insufficient sleep and have a sedentary (不爱活动的) lifestyle. Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the extreme that are truly in a dangerous position. Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been called the “invisible risk” group by the study’s authors.
The study’s authors surveyed 15,395 students and analyzed nine risk behaviors, including excessive alcohol use, illegal drug use, heavy smoking and high media use. Their aim was to determine the relationship between these risk behaviors and mental health issues in teenagers. The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms of depression; in all, nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of the low-risk group. But the invisible group wasn’t far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of them exhibiting depression.
The findings caught Carli off guard. “We didn’t expect that,” he says. “The high-risk group and low-risk group are obvious, but this third group was not only unexpected. It was so distinct and so large—nearly one third of our sample—that it became a key finding of the study.”
Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early warning signs for parents, teachers and mental health-care providers. And early identification, support and treatment for mental health issues, he says, are the best ways to keep them from turning into full-blown disorders.
8. What does the underlined word “adolescents” mean in Paragraph 1
A. Authors. B. Scientists. C. Teenagers. D. Babies.
9. Which teenager probably belongs to the “invisible risk” group
A. A teenager who suffers from lack of sleep. B. A teenager who skips school.
C. A teenager who drinks frequently. D. A teenager who exercises regularly.
10. What can we know about the new study
A. It was intended to dig into the reasons for depression.
B. Its findings were under expectation of the research team.
C. It revealed an alarming rate of the invisible group suffering depression.
D. It was conducted by analyzing and comparing the previous data.
11. In which part of the newspaper can you read this passage
A. Literature. B. Culture. C. Geography. D. Health.
D
Smart devices have apparently become an everyday part of our lives. A smart refrigerator can go above and beyond simply keeping our food cool.
A smart refrigerator is any refrigerator that’s equipped with a Wi-Fi connection, It can share information about itself, be a real-time camera that lets users see what’s inside while at the supermarket, or act as a digital command center for the home. Some other things smart fridges are able to do include raising or lowering the temperature at the sound of your voice or with your phone, or helping you monitor the contents of your fridge so you don’t run into a milk shortage emergency.
Smart fridges can be particularly good at keeping food cool. It’s easier to adjust the temperature if it is higher than it should be because the door is left slightly open. This can make a difference in your energy bills and the quality and lifespan (寿命) of your food. Many of the smart fridge’s features can also save you time when you’re rushing to get ready in the morning. The people who will benefit most from a smart fridge are probably those who have children who might be using the fridge while parents are at work. It’s another way you can keep an eye on what’s going on at home when you’re not there. However, prices do tend to run higher than traditional fridges. If you already have a food organizational system that’s working very well for you, and you are cool with the way your fridge is handling your food, then a smart fridge may not be worth it practically. However, if the smart fridge’s features mention ed above sound like they would make your life easier, then one could be worth the extra expenses.
12. What can a smart refrigerator do
A. Order food. B. Record the contents inside.
C. Deal with emergency. D. Share information with supermarkets.
13. Which of the following best describes the smart refrigerator
A. Energy-saving but expensive. B. Child-friendly but noisy
C. Time-saving and unsafe D. Convenient but power-consuming
14. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph
A. Accepting a smart fridge passively.
B. Highly recommending us to own a smart fridge.
C. Thinking reasonably about having a smart fridge.
D. Firmly rejecting the idea of buying a smart fridge.
15. Where does the text most probably come from
A. A poster. B. A magazine. C. A novel. D. A guidebook.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Just like our bodies, our minds also become weak over time. We lose the ability to process new information or to switch quickly between mental tasks. 16
It improves cognitive (认知的) performance.
A study published in the journal Neurology Clinical Practice examined nearly 100 individual studies on exercise and brain function and discovered that exercising an average of 52 hours over six months is associated with improved cognitive performance in older adults. 17 And these exercises include strength-training and mind-body exercises.
18
The human body is meant to move. But listening to that urge to move has many benefits —including making you happier and even keep depression and other mental health issues at bay. A research has begun to expose long-overlooked links between physical activity and mental health. It suggested exercise can significantly improve mood over time.
It allows you to use less brain power for the same task.
19 They found that the fitter a participant was, the less brain activity he used to complete the tasks when compared with his out-of-shape peers.
It can expand your capacity for joy.
Kelly McGonigal is a health expert who explains how exercise makes the brain more sensitive to joy. 20 After eight weeks of walking, jogging and strength training, these adults showed an increase of dopamine receptors.
A. It makes you feel the progress of your brain, power. B. Researchers wanted to explore this idea by looking at the effect of exercise on the weakening of the brain. C. But remember not to exercise alone: D. She explains the importance of dopamine (多巴胺) receptors, which-we lose as we age. E. It can make you happier. F. But thanks to some researchers, we are learning how. exercise can. push. back against time and keep the brain young. G. The type of exercises are beneficial.
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。
My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I 21 it a lot because my driver was very 22 and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.
Before leaving home, I had a general idea of what my 23 would be like. When O-Week (迎新周) at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first 24 The week-long event not only 25 me to join different clubs and societies, but also gave me a chance to 26 QUT’s campus. I loved the 27 of O.Week, It was really lively. Interacting with different cultures in person was really a(n) 28 . I felt this was exactly what I 29 life in Australia would be like. I was really excited!
After 30 my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different, I had the 31 to do a lot more things and had no limits to 32 I could do them. For example, have you ever wanted pancakes even at 6 am Besides, it was convenient to live there-one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my 33 .
Besides, I found it quite interesting to meet and work with the locals. I loved Australia so much that I felt very 34 when my experience came to a(n) 35 . I made so many friends there and I hope to see them all again on my next world tour!
21. A. predicted B. enjoyed C. hate D. pursued
22. A. curious B. lonely C. friendly D. independent
23. A. experience B. position C. result D. behavior
24. A. options B. expectations C. challenges D. grades
25. A. warned B. forced C. taught D. allowed
26. A. explode B. export C. explore D. expand
27. A. atmosphere B. purpose C. invitation D. origin
28. A. attitude B. eye-opener C. record-holder D. mixture
29. A. denied B. pictured C. declared D. postponed
30. A. settling into B. figuring out C. carrying out D. knocking into
31. A. excuse B. patience C. intention D. freedom
32. A. why B. how C. when D. where
33. A. house B. village C. company D. laboratory
34. A. proud B. confused C. upset D. satisfied
35. A. point B. power C. existence D. end
第二节 语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号相应位置上。（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Some people love to read books. They can’t get enough of the 36 (print) word Others have a big appetite for making and eating food. Well, if you are both an 37 (enthusiasm) reader and eater, you may want to take part in an edible book festival, 38 you can have your book and eat it, too!
In such festivals, people create projects and present 39 to judges. There are two rules: the project must be made of food, and it must be based 40 a book. For example, someone might make the chocolate factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with chocolate bars.
Sometimes, judges award prizes for the best projects like “Best Pun.” A pun is a funny play on words that sound similar but have different 41 (meaning), like tale and tail. A possible 42 (win) for “Best Pun” might show Peter Rabbit, the character from The Tale of Peter Rabbit, with a tail made of marshmallow fluff (棉花糖). 43 (make) a pun, the project could be called “The Tail of Peter Rabbit”, 44 title punny enough to make the judges laugh!
Given the fun and often silly nature, it’s not surprising that many of these festivals 45 (hold) on April Fool’s Day!
第三部分 写作
第一节 请根据句子的意思和汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1. Fish and seabirds mistook plastic for food and ______ (窒息) to death.
2. China is implementing significant measures to address climate change, aiming to promote a ______ (和谐的) relationship between man and mature.
3. She is one of the most ______ (有影响力的) figures in local politics.
4. To reach a goal of change, a person must show some ______ (自律) and repeatedly take some small steps.
5. The other day, he slipped on the road. ______ (幸运地), he was unhurt.
6. My friends ______ (羡慕) me because I have a harmonious family and my parents both support me.
7. Detectives carried out a ______ (彻底的) search of the building.
8. He awoke feeling completely ______ (神清气爽).
9. He ______ (舍弃，放弃) studying abroad because of his father’s illness.
10. Without the ______ (改革) of the economic management system our industry will rot.
第二节 应用文写作。（15分）
假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校英文校刊饮食栏目正在开展健康饮食的活动，向全体同学征稿，请你以“Be a Smart Eater”为题目，用英语写一篇短文，向该栏目投稿。
内容包括：1.健康饮食的重要性；2.如何健康饮食；3.发出倡议。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be a Smart Eater
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第三节 读后续写（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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
I met the Man of the Trees in summer ten years ago, when I was visiting Uncle Jita.
Those were difficult times. People were cutting down our forest, and there was often flooding. Sometimes our water supply was dirty. When our pump (水泵) did have clean water, we had to wait in line for ages. When the pump wasn’t working, we had to walk five kilometers to the closest stream.
But I was happy. I was going to see my favorite uncle. When the day finally arrived, Dad drove me to Uncle Jita’s house and left. Once he saw me, Uncle Jita announced, “Tomorrow we’re going to explore a magical place. Here is my camera. Amy. You can take photos of what you see.”
The following day, we woke up and left early on a boat. The trip was exciting. But when we got off, there was… nothing in front of us. “I don’t want to take pictures of this,” I complained.
Uncle laughed, “Start walking, Amy. I promise you’ll be surprised.” After some time, I could see the outline of a forest in the distance. A little closer, there was a man waving to us.
“That’s Kabir. The forest you see is his. He planted every single tree.” As we walked towards Kabir, Uncle explained that thirty years ago, the whole area was a wasteland. But one day Kabir decided to change all that and started planting trees. Thanks to him, part of the wasteland is now a paradise (天堂).
Uncle introduced me to Kabir, who had gray hair and a determined face. “Jita told me you like animals. Are you ready to see some ” he asked. “Of course!” I replied. We continued walking and soon were under the trees. I turned my head and was amazed at the difference between the two places. All because of the efforts of one man.
Like Uncle said, Kabir’s forest was magical. We saw deer, rhinos, and even tigers. During lunchtime, Kabir explained how, by planting trees, it was possible to stop the land from eroding (侵蚀).
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Hearing this, I turned to my uncle, “I think we can plant trees too.” In the years that followed, people in our village worked hard to carry out our plan.