高二期中英语参考答案
听力 （共20题每题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BACCB 6-10 BCCAA 11-15 ABBAB 16-20 CACBC
阅读理解 （共15题每题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-25 BCADD 26-30 CCBBA 31-35 CDBAD
七选五 (共5题 每题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
36-40 DCGAF
完形填空（共15题 每题1 分，满分15分）
41-45 ABCAC 46-50 DBDCB 51-55 AADCB
语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56 reminding 57.emotional 58.But 59.Fortunately es
61.on 62.conducted 63.be shaped 64.patterns 65.whom
答案详解
阅读
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是应用文。文章推荐了四个网络频道。
21. B。理解具体信息。根据Yes Theory部分中的Yes Theory takes on some of the most daunting adventures to show people that discomfort helps achieve a great life可知，该频道激励人们挑战自我。
22. C。理解具体信息。根据Be Inspired部分中的Be Inspired is a YouTube channel that provides videos to help people improve their overall well-being可知，该频道有助于人们的整体幸福感得到提升。
23. A。推断。根据Yes Theory部分中的Yes Theory aims to spread a message of positivity and fearlessness，Nas Daily部分中的a YouTube channel that highlights the “most incredible humans on planet Earth.” His videos often feature individuals who are creating change in the world，TED-Ed部分中的TED - Ed is one of the most famous YouTube channels when it comes to learning and inspiration和Be Inspired部分中的The channel also includes short and inspirational videos可知，四个频道都是积极向上、鼓舞人心的。
B篇
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。作者跳出自己的文化圈，选择了适合自己的专业。
24. D。理解具体信息。根据第二段的内容可知，作者小时候喜欢到外面玩，而且经常满身是泥地回到家，因此D项正确。
25. D。理解具体信息。根据第三段中的However, when I was accepted into a prelaw program, I found the courses boring可知，法律预科课程让作者提不起兴趣，这是导致作者去学地质学的原因。
26. C。理解具体信息。根据第四段中的I had never gone on extended hikes or camped before可知，最初学习地质学课程时，她不习惯做耗费体力的活动。
27. C。推断。根据倒数第二段中的My parents ... were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction可知，作者的父母对作者放弃学习法律的决定是支持的，故他们是“开明的（Open-minded）”。
C篇
主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术
本文是说明文。随着科技的发展，机器翻译的质量也在不断提升，但本文作者认为未来的翻译工作需要靠人和机器共同来完成。
28. B。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的The biggest source of improvement has been ...，But improvement has also come about through ...，Some have created specialist dictionaries和Other inventions combine MT with a human translator's editing tools可知，人们已经为提高机器翻译的质量做出了很多努力。
29. B。推断。根据第三段中的a Spanish word (dolo) that's properly translated as “wilful misconduct” ... severer punishment when the misconduct is “wilful”, the omission was potentially disastrous可推知，机器翻译有时不够准确。
30. A。理解观点、态度。根据倒数第二段中的many translation firms are proud of using MT, not as a crutch but as a means to cut costs and turnaround times可知，如今的许多翻译公司是支持使用机器翻译的，因为机器翻译可以帮助他们节省成本，缩短周期。
31. C。理解主旨要义。文章最后一段点明本文主旨：未来的翻译工作既不会全靠人力，也不会全靠机器，而是要靠人与机器共同完成。C项概括准确，为最佳标题。
D篇
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是说明文。文章通过分析思维跳跃背后的原理说明了人们仓促决策的原因。
32. D。理解具体信息。根据第一段最后一句可知，人们在选择医生时常常只听取亲人和朋友的建议，而不是听取专业医护人员的建议，也不通过查看医疗网站或者关于好医生的文章来获取信息。
33. B。理解文章结构。根据第三段中的Consider this brainteaser ... but a little thought reveals the right answer to be five cents可知，作者采用举例子的方法说明仓促决策会导致错误的发生。
34. A。理解具体信息。根据第四段中的controlled, or system 2, comprising intentional and effortful reasoning that is analytical and mindful可知，系统2是受控加工，包括有意识的、需要主观努力的推理活动；结合该段中的The jumpers, however, do not adopt controlled reasoning to the same degree as nonjumpers可知，比起思维非跳跃者，思维跳跃者的受控加工（系统2）的调动程度更低。
35. D。理解词汇。根据最后一段中的jumpers were more likely to accept the conclusions they made at first glance without thorough examination or questioning和划线词所在句可知，思维跳跃者更有可能接受他们草率做出的，但缺乏深度思考的结论，而针对思维偏差的训练可以帮助思维跳跃者更严谨地思考。think more meticulously与thorough examination or questioning相呼应，划线词意为“审慎地”。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是说明文。写作给作者带来诸多益处。
36. D。设空处所在段落主要谈了“（不断）写作让作者的写作技能得到提升”，故D项符合语境。D项中的Practice makes perfect与下文中的It's almost impossible to keep doing something over and over again ... getting better at it ... has improved my writing skills相呼应。
37. C。设空处前一句是说，作者以前写作时要反复斟酌单词，后一句是说，她现在不需要查词典就能灵活使用单词，因此，C项符合语境。C项中的Now和前一句中的Before形成对照，that weight指代前一句中的I had to check and recheck every word。
38. G。根据设空处前一句的内容可知，作者的想象力越来越丰富，身边的任何东西都能成为她文章的灵感来源，因此，G项符合语境。G项是对前一句内容的具体举例说明。
39. A。设空处为小标题。后面一段的内容主要谈了写作有助于抒发情绪，故A项“我的心理健康得到了改善”符合语境。
40. F。设空处前后两句建议人们投入写作，故F项“不要担心自己是否完美，因为没有人是完美的”符合语境。屯溪一中2023-2024学年度第二学期期中测试
高二英语
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
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，选出最佳选项。
1. When is the woman asked to see the dentist now
A. This Thursday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Friday.
2. What does the woman enjoy most about learning maths
A. Working out answers. B. Getting high grades.
C. Applying it to everyday life.
3.What did the man think of the lecture
A. Easy. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.
4. Why does the man enjoy reading at home
A. It helps him pass the time.
B. It makes a change from his job.
C. It enables him to spend time alone.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A film. B. An athlete. C. A car accident.
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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man say about Henry
A. He was fit. B. He was determined. C. He was friendly.
7. Who is Henry probably
A. A guide. B. A teacher. C. A student.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the speakers do during the week
A. They had snowball fights. B. They went skating.
C. They went skiing.
9. What was the man dissatisfied with
A. The hotel. B. The airline schedule.
C. The sports facilities.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Neighbors.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How did the man feel about the end of the novel
A. Fascinated. B. Bored. C. Disappointed.
12. What is complex about the novel
A. The writing style.
B. The relationship between characters.
C. The writing background.
13. What will the woman do after class
A. Buy the novel. B. Go to the library. C. Join the book club.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did the woman start traveling
A. To escape a boring routine. B. To accompany her friend.
C. To overcome her fear of the sea.
15. What is the greatest benefit the woman has got from traveling
A. She has turned braver. B. She has become optimistic.
C. She has grown to be a writer.
16. What does the woman think is the biggest challenge for her
A. The lack of family support.
B. Readers’ negative comments.
C. The uncertainty about her work.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker usually go swimming after school
A. To keep healthy. B. To have fun.
C. To practice for a competition.
18.What is most special about the swimming pool
A. Its size. B. Its location. C. Its walls.
19. What does the speaker usually do after swimming
A. He goes shopping. B. He has a coffee. C. He meets his friends.
20. Where does the speaker think needs improving
A. The café. B. The shop. C. The changing area.
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
4 YouTube Channels That You Need to Watch
Yes Theory
6.57M Subscribers
Driven by the motto “Seek Discomfort,” Yes Theory aims to spread a message of positivity and fearlessness through pursuing projects and missions that help bring people outside their comfort zones. There is no doubt that many of us may feel too scared to pursue ambitious goals, which is why Yes Theory takes on some of the most daunting (令人望而却步的) adventures to show people that discomfort helps achieve a great life.
Nas Daily
2.45M Subscribers
Being a graduate of Harvard, Nuseir Yassin, also known as Nas Daily, makes an effort to provide a YouTube channel that highlights the “most incredible humans on planet Earth.” His videos often feature individuals who are creating change in the world, and he also covers some of the most important topics of discussion like climate change.
TED-Ed
13.7M Subscribers
TED-Ed is one of the most famous YouTube channels when it comes to learning and inspiration. The channel has no specific video producer as it features presentations from people all around the world. These videos feature a wide variety of topics, and there is no specific subject that the channel focuses on. Instead, it provides insight into anything that can benefit the viewers, and it truly is a great resource to use if you would like to learn something new.
Be Inspired
7.4M Subscribers
Be Inspired is a YouTube channel that provides videos to help people improve their overall well-being. These videos include a wide variety of topics such as sleep, stress, economics, jobs, setting and achieving goals, and creating plans. The channel also includes short and inspirational videos that help people realize the mistakes they are making and ways to solve them.
21. Which channel encourages viewers to challenge themselves
A. Be Inspired. B. Yes Theory. C. Nas Daily. D. TED-Ed.
22. What benefit will viewers most probably get from Be Inspired
A. Learning the latest news.
B. Meeting incredible humans.
C. Improving their overall well-being.
D. Having access to job opportunities.
23. What do the four channels have in common
A. They are inspirational.
B. They are favored by students.
C. They all have over 6M subscribers.
D. They all have one specific video producer.
B
I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse. A girl born under this zodiac (生肖) is believed to have a wild, steed-like (骏马般的) spirit that will block her fortunes, bringing her family trouble. These beliefs were planted in my mind as a girl growing up in South Korea. I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and instead try being still, gentle, and quiet.
Actually, when I was young, I loved exploring the mountainous trails behind our house, examining the various soil layers in nearby fields, and generally running wild outdoors. I often returned home with soiled clothes.
In high school, I settled on a quiet career choice: I would become a lawyer. However, when I was accepted into a prelaw program, I found the courses boring. That's when a teacher said, “You could always get a science degree, and go back into law.”
I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology ( 地 质学). Shortly thereafter, though, culture shock set in. I was not ready for the intense physical requirements of my field courses. One 6-week summer course required strenuous (费劲的) hikes, camping in extreme heat, and heavy lifting. My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on extended hikes or camped before. But other women in my program were an inspiration. I saw beauty in their strength, and I wanted to be like them.
By the end of my undergraduate degree, I had fully accepted my love of being a tough girl. And I'd given up on the idea of becoming a lawyer. My parents didn't quite know what to make of my adventurous field life. But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.
I'm now a postdoc with years of experience collecting samples in challenging field environments, and I'm thankful I resisted the cultural expectations placed on me. My wild, steed-like spirit wasn't something to suppress (压制). Instead, it led me to a career that's a perfect fit for me.
24. What can we learn about the author in her childhood
A. She was a quiet and shy girl.
B. She was encouraged to study hard.
C. She brought misfortunes to her family.
D. She spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors.
25. What was the reason for the author studying geology
A. The bright employment prospect.
B. The difficulty of getting a law degree.
C. Her desire to act against her cultural expectations.
D. Her disappointment at the prelaw program courses.
26. What happened to the author when she started to learn geology
A. She was strongly opposed by her family.
B. She was not interested in the field courses.
C. She was not used to doing strenuous activities.
D. She was looked down upon by other women.
27. Which of the following best describes the author's parents
A. Careful. B. Demanding.
C. Open-minded. D. Far-sighted.
C
For most ordinary purposes, machine translation (MT) has got a lot better in the past years. The biggest source of improvement has been the adoption of “deep learning” in training translating systems. But improvement has also come about through the expansion of clever companies solving individual tasks. Some have created specialist dictionaries so that important terms can be translated accurately and consistently. Other inventions combine MT with a human translator's editing tools, which means translators spend most of their time checking and perfecting MT output, rather than doing the work of the translating themselves.
For some translators, being a machine's editor may sound depressing. This can be seen the other way around, however. A human repeatedly translating identical formulae can get bored. Allowing the machine to do these boring jobs frees the translator to apply specialized knowledge, solving more intellectually satisfying problems.
What are those problems One Madrid-based translator for a big law firm describes a recent task. It involved making a critical distinction in a legal document: a Spanish word (dolo) that's properly translated as “wilful misconduct” was translated only as “misconduct” by software. Since the law requires considerably severer punishment when the misconduct is “wilful”, the omission (省略) was potentially disastrous.
Today, many translation firms are proud of using MT, not as a crutch (依赖) but as a means to cut costs and turnaround times. Part of their job becomes knowing what can be automated and what cannot. Instruction manuals can be left to MT while others like a novel legal argument cannot.
The bad news for some translators is that a tap of repeatable, easy work is being turned off. The good news is that what remains will be brain-challenging stuff for people who know a language and something else. Tales of artificial intelligence usually test humans against machines. But the translators of the future will be neither entirely human nor machine. They will be human beings with mechanical enhancements.
28. What can we learn about machine translation from paragraph 1
A. It has been mostly used by specialists.
B. Lots of efforts have been made to improve it.
C. Some clever companies have made a fortune from it.
D. It has replaced human translators in some simple tasks.
29. What can be inferred from the case mentioned by the Madrid-based translator
A. Experienced translators are hard to find.
B. Machine translation can be inaccurate.
C. Machine translation has led to many misjudgments.
D. It is difficult for translators to tell“wilful misconduct”from“misconduct”.
30. What is many translation firms' attitude towards using machine translation today
A. Positive. B. Critical. C. Uninterested. D. Doubtful.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Technology contributes to productive translators
B. Translation is faced with a great technical challenge
C. The translator of the future is a human-machine hybrid
D. Career opportunities in the field of translation are increasing
D
How much time do you spend doing the research before you make a big decision The answer for many of us, it turns out, is hardly any. When picking a doctor, for instance, many individuals simply use recommendations from friends and family rather than consulting medical professionals or sources such as healthcare websites or articles on good physicians.
While there are people who go over every detail before making a choice, a fair number of individuals are quick to jump to conclusions. Psychologists call this way of thinking a cognitive bias (认 知 偏 差), a tendency toward a specific mental mistake.
It has been found that hasty ( 仓 促 的 ) judgments often lead to errors in behavior and thinking. Jumpers made more errors than nonjumpers on problems that require thoughtful analysis. Consider this brainteaser: “A baseball bat and ball cost $1.10 together. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost ” Many people jumped to the conclusion of 10 cents, but a little thought reveals the right answer to be five cents.
So what is behind jumping Psychological researchers commonly distinguish between two pathways of thought: automatic, known as system 1, which reflects ideas that come to the mind easily and without effort; and controlled, or system 2, comprising intentional and effortful reasoning that is analytical and mindful. Jumpers and nonjumpers are equally influenced by automatic thoughts. The jumpers, however, do not adopt controlled reasoning to the same degree as nonjumpers.
It is system 2 thinking that helps people counterbalance ( 抵 消) mental biases introduced by the more knee-jerk ( 本能地做出的) system 1. To put it another way, jumpers were more likely to accept the conclusions they made at first glance without thorough examination or questioning. A lack of system 2 thinking was also more broadly connected to their problematic beliefs and faulty reasoning. Happily, there may be some hope for jumpers: it is suggested that using training to target their biases can help people think more meticulously.
32. How do many people choose their doctors according to paragraph 1
A. They surf healthcare websites.
B. They read articles by good doctors.
C. They talk with medical professionals.
D. They ask their friends and family for advice.
33. How is paragraph 3 mainly developed
A. By making a prediction. B. By giving an example.
C. By introducing a concept. D. By referring to another study.
34. What problem do jumpers have when making a conclusion according to the text
A. They are less engaged in system 2.
B. They are unable to think analytically.
C. They think less about maths problems.
D. They ignore the errors made in system 1.
35. What does the underlined word “meticulously” in the last paragraph mean
A. Effortlessly. B. Specifically.
C. Independently. D. Thoroughly.
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。
How writing has helped my life
Writing has and is changing my life and these are some of the ways it has greatly helped me over the years.
My writing got better.
Writing did make me become a better writer. 36 It's almost impossible to keep doing something over and over again without getting better at it, so when I say writing has improved my writing skills, it would be foolish to disagree.
I feel much more confident with words.
Writing helped me build a good relationship with the English language. Before, I had to check and recheck every word I wanted to use in an article to be sure I was using it correctly. 37 And I'm proud to say that I can use words effectively without having to run to a dictionary every second.
My imagination and speed grew.
The more I wrote, the more my imagination grew so that everything around me started becoming an inspiration for an article. 38 I also went from someone who struggled to come up with a 450-word essay, to someone who could put together a 1,000-word essay in less than 30 minutes.
39 Just the act of putting down some words and creating a work of pure imagination gives me inner joy and peace. Whenever I feel down, I write.
Finally ...
Writing is a skill that anyone could acquire if they put hard work into it. So next time you're lonely or just bubbling with anxiety, try writing. 40 Just pour out your heart on your paper or screen.
A. My mental health has improved.
B. Writing helps me recover memories.
C. Now, that weight is off my shoulders.
D. We all know the saying “Practice makes perfect.”
E. I'll never stop developing this beloved craft.
F. Don't worry about being perfect because no one is.
G. I can look at a pencil and come up with a 500-word essay about it
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
My wife and I parked by a rough path the same time as a young man covered in tattoos(纹身). I 41 he was unfriendly, so we tried to 42 ourselves from him. But he struggled hard to 43 and wanted to talk some. We slowed down. He said he was recovering from a bad time in his life. We 44 left him in the dust, heading up the river.
Hours later we turned back 45 a flash flood had taken out the bridge. There he was again, following to 46 us.He shared a little more of his 47 . He lost his mother and sister in a car accident and he was permanently 48 too. We slowed down to the pace he could 49 for the whole way back.
He continued,“During much surgery and 50 I came to hate life…”Then he pulled up his shirt to show us a 51 life size tattoo from neck to waist. It was two ladies in a 52 light waving to him."This is my mom and this is my sister," he pointed," They told me to stop hating everything. They loved me just as they always had and 53 me to live in love too!" He explained the brightly colored tattoo was the exact dream he had that day.
My 54 went away. It had painted a wrong picture of this wonderful person with a beautiful 55 . I learned more than he hoped to tell.
41.A.assumed B. remembered C. admitted D. confirmed
42.A.tell B. distance C. save D. free
43.A.turn away B. set out C. catch up D. settle down
44.A.politely B. secretly C. carelessly D. accidentally
45.A.though B. unless C. because D. before
46.A.impress B. interrupt C. persuade D. engage
47.A.target B. story C. plan D. journey
48.A.confused B. discouraged C. ignored D. injured
49.A.observe B. judge C. manage D. challenge
50.A.silence B. pain C. failure D. guilt
51.A.massive B. funny C. random D. popular
52.A.brilliant B. gentle C. weak D. sensitive
53.A.allowed B. begged C. forced D. expected
54.A.doubt B. sympathy C. prejudice D. resistance
55.A.reputation B. message C. appearance D. insight
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。
It's part of life to have challenging experiences that get you down. At times like this, you might try to change your mindset, 56 (remind)yourself that it won't last forever or to focus on the bright side. Changing how you think about 57 (emotion)events in this way can change how you feel about them. 58 sometimes this is easier said than done.
Imagine you lost a dream opportunity and you may wonder whether you'll ever get another chance like that again. It can be difficult to break out of your mindset when having negative experiences. 59 (fortunate),getting a good friend's perspective(见解)can help.
Here 60 _(come)the question: Is getting a friend's perspective when rethinking a negative event more powerful than rethinking it 61 your own According to some research 62 (conduct)lately, we can choose the former. How you think and feel can 63 (shape)by getting a friend's perspective, both in the moment and over time. The next time you can't get rid of your negative thought 64 (pattern), remember that humans are fundamentally social creatures. It's okay to turn to the people around you and your friends, from 65 you can get new perspectives and some help.
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，在外刊阅读中遇到了困难，尝试一些方法后仍未达到预期效果。请你给外教Marcus写一封邮件寻求帮助，内容包括：1.尝试方法；2.请求指导。
Dear Marcus,
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
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。
The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter(广告文字撰写人), I, without any hesitation, made the decision to relocate with him.
While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn't grant me the same privilege. But that's okay. I didn't know what to do anyway. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was a bungalow near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly. It wasn't long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch(雀)—a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the size of my little finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shuddering, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it.
Immediately I scooped him up and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels, mimicking a nest, and stayed up all night researching how to care for him. The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him some food and chirped(叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now boldly pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Tenderly stroking his feathers, I chirped a lullaby, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes drooped and he drifted off. I couldn't help but chuckle at the scene—as far as he was concerned, I was his mother.
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Paragraph 1. “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him.
Paragraph 2. At that moment, I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch's care, something within me changed.
