海南省农垦中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(无答案，无听力音频及听力原文)

海南省农垦中学2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题
（总分：150分 时间：120分钟）
第Ⅰ卷：选择题部分（共计95分）
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）
听下面五段对话。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do last night
A. She saw a film. B. She did her homework. C. She went to Johnson’s home.
2. What activity does the man like
A. Snowboarding. B. Snowkiting. C. Climbing.
3. What does the man think of his driving test
A. Excited. B. Anxious. C. Relieved.
4. How does the woman usually eat carrots
A. She makes juice out of them. B. She eats them raw. C. She cooks them.
5. Why does Kendra need help
A. She is a new student. B. She missed some classes. C. She always fails in science.
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Unemployment. B. Future ways of working. C. At-home activities.
7. What does the woman like doing at home
A. Sending friends emails. B. Calling her friend. C. Watching TV.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What happened in the man’s school
A. The fire alarm went out of order.
B. He didn’t eat his sandwich at noon.
C. The students all missed their classes.
9. Who might the woman be
A. The man’s classmate. B. The man’s teacher. C. The man’s mother.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At school. C. In a bookstore.
11. Why is Sarah sad
A. Her pet got lost. B. Her work is difficult. C. Her parents have problems.
12. What does Mr. Thompson suggest Sarah do
A. Get a new cat. B. Read a book. C. Focus on her lessons.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Showing the woman around by car.
B. Looking for an apartment for himself.
C. Promoting a flat to the woman.
14. What is the advantage of the first flat
A. It is good but cheap. B. It has a classical kitchen. C. It is convenient for shopping.
15. Why do the two girls rent out their apartment
A. Because it is comfortable to live in the city center.
B. Because they want someone to share the empty bedroom.
C. Because they need someone’s help to clean the apartment.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Roommates. B. Strangers. C. Friends.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can the listeners read in the No. 2 Reading Room
A. Books in Chinese.
B. Books in foreign languages.
C. Newspapers and magazines.
18. Where is the No.4 Reading Room
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
19. Which is for teachers only
A. The Reference Materials Center.
B. The No.3 Reading Room.
C. The No.1 Reading Room.
20. How many cards can be used to borrow works of history
A. Five. B. Two. C. One.
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
Theatre Camps &Classes in Vancouver
Beach House Theatre
We have a group of creative and talented theatre industry members whose productions offer the campers a cultural, artistic experience at Crescent Beach. The purpose of setting the production in the area is to inspire the artistically minded youth and to expose theatre-goers to the special beauty of the beach.
Place des Arts
Classes and private lessons run from September to June or during fall (Sep-Dec), winter (Jan-Mar) and spring (Apr-Jun) sessions for all ages and skill levels. Experience music, visual arts, literary arts and theatre arts with us. We also offer art camps for children during the spring break and over the summer. All classes and lessons are taught by highly skilled working professionals. Class sizes are based on the needs of the content.
CFA
Our goal is to raise joyful children through performing arts. We believe that an actual professional theatre production is the best platform for the children to best experience performing arts. Every year, we produce a grand children’s music al production and we do not charge the children while there’s a huge production cost behind (professional tech, lighting, sound, sets, costumes, make-up, production meetings etc).
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
We bring the wonders of space to Earth. Through creative programming, exhibits and activities, our goal is to inspire interest in the fields of Earth science and space science. Lean back in your seat and you’ll experience planets, meteor showers, black holes, galaxies and various other wonders. With its shows and content being updated all the time, there is something for everyone in the centre.
21. What can participants do at Beach House Theatre
A. Give performances with professionals.
B. Appreciate art in the natural environment.
C. Offer advice on the theater’s improvement.
D. Explore Crescent Beach through guided tours.
22. How is Place des Arts different from the other camps
A. It is free of charge. B. It hires some famous artists.
C. It has flexible courses. D. It offers theatre arts experiences.
23. Which one is probably most suitable for an astronomy lover
A. Beach House Theatre. B. Place des Arts.
C. CFA. D. H. R. MacMillan Space Centre.
B
Felicia Jackson was certified in CPR, but that didn’t stop her from drawing a blank in the face of a real-life crisis. When her son stopped breathing in the back sea t of her car, she froze in panic. Thankfully, her husband remained calm and was able to save their child. However, Felicia was shaken to find that, with all her years of medical experience, she wasn’t able to respond to her son’s emergency under pressure.
This unpleasant situation inspired Felicia to come up with a simple tool to make performing CPR easier, especially in high-risk situation. She created the CPR Wrap, a pocket-sized packaging device that can be laid over the body of the victim to show where the rescuer should put their hands and mouth. Not only does the product provide helpful instructions, but it also includes a face shield(挡板) and a one-way breathing barrier. This cuts down on the transfer of germs while performing mouth-to-mouth.
“Even people experienced in CPR can forget their training in stressful situations,” reads the description on the product’s website. “CPR Wrap makes it possible for those individuals to effectively perform CPR at a moment’s notice.”
Although that CPR Wrap was launched in 2017, one video on the TikTok account has recently gone viral. In the video, Felicia shows viewers the simple process of using her product to perform CPR. She adds that it’s “so easy a child could do it.” The brand now boasts over 100,000 followers and 2million likes.
Felicia Jackson is the inventor, founder, and CEO of CPR Wrap. Her son’s near-death experience inspired her to become the entrepreneur(企业家) she is today. After receiving her A. A. S in Physical Therapy in 2018, she continued to pursue education. She graduated from Launch of Chattanooga Entrepreneurial Academy in 2020 and established the Colab Accelerator Program in 2021. She and her husband now have three children. Felicia hopes to pass on her entrepreneurial spirit to her children so they may one day start businesses of their own.
24. How did Felicia feel about her reaction to her son’s near-death experience
A. It’s touching. B. It’s convincing.
C. It’s shocking. D. It’s irresponsible.
25. Why did Felicia invent the device CPR Wrap
A. To establish her own business.
B. To help others be prepared for emergency.
C. To improve professionals’ first aid skills.
D. To rescue her son in a high-risk situation.
26. What is Felicia’ CPR Wrap like
A. Cheap and flexible. B. Attractive and accurate.
C. Eco-friendly and simple. D. Portable and user-friendly.
27. What does the author mainly try to show in the last paragraph
A. Felicia’s achievements. B. Felicia’s hope for children.
C. Felicia’s early experience. D. Felicia’s son’s impact on her.
C
The Mona Lisa is the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting of a woman with a mysterious smile. This week, the painting gave up a secret.
Scientists using X-rays to examine the chemical structure of a small part of the painting discovered a technique Leonardo used in the work. An oil paint used for it was a special, new chemical mixture, which suggests that the Italian artist was in an experimental mood when he worked on the painting in the 16th century.
“He loved to experiment, and each of his paintings is completely different technically,” said Victor Gonzalez, a chemist who has studied the chemical element(成分) of several works by Leonardo and other artists. The researchers found a rare lead compound(铅化合物)—plumbonacrite, in Leonardo’s first layer of paint. The discovery proved that da Vinci most likely used lead oxide to thicken and help dry his paint. The paint in the study is about the thickness of a human hair, lying in the top right area of the painting.
The scientists looked into its atomic structure using X-rays, moving particles at the speed of light, permitting researchers to look deeper into the paint structure. “Plumbonacrite is really a fingerprint of his recipe, as it’s the first time we can chemically confirm it,” Gonzalez said.
Dutch artist Rembrandt may have used a similar mixture when he was painting in the 17th century. Gonzalez and other researchers have found plumbonacrite in his work, too. Leonardo is thought to have put lead oxide powder, which has an orange color, in the oil to make it thicker and dry faster. “What you will get is an oil that has a very nice golden color,” Gonzalez said. “It flows more like honey.”
But the Mona Lisa—said by the Louvre to be a portrait(肖像) of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk businessman—and additional works by Leonardo still have other secrets to tell. “What we are saying is just a little brick in the knowledge,” Gonzalez said.
28. What’s the new discovery about the Mona Lisa
A. A new explanation of the secret smile.
B. A new chemical element used in the painting.
C. The secret of the woman in the painting.
D. The structure of the paint da Vinci used.
29. Which best explains the underlined word “fingerprint” in paragraph 4
A. Open secret. B. Widespread use.
C. Hidden element. D. Long-term dream.
30. How does Gonzalez view the use of lead oxide powder in paintings
A. It helps to make many things into paints.
B. It helps to make paints easy to deal with.
C. It helps to keep the paintings last long.
D. It helps to make paintings rich in color.
31. What can we learn about the Mona Lisa from the last paragraph
A. It has more secrets to tell the world.
B. It’s the portrait of a silk businessman.
C. It’s well kept in bricks in the Louvre.
D. It has a mixture of different art styles.
D
Scientists are now digging into precisely why exercise holds so many benefits for our mental health and memory. The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistry.
Each time you work up a sweat, your body releases feel-good happy hormones(荷尔蒙), including endorphins, dopamine and endocannabinoids, the latter being responsible for the so-called runner’s high. Now researchers are also pointing to myokines(肌肉因子)as an important contributor to the mental health benefits of exercise. When our muscles contract, myokines are released into the bloodstream, helping your muscles and organs communicate. They think this communication increases resilience to stress, reduces symptoms of mental suffering and anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.
A 2021 scientific report published in Neuropharmacology showed evidence that myokines boost brain function, like improving memory and mood. “Myokines reduce systemic inflammation(炎症), which is especially beneficial for people with drug-resistant depression whose low mood is linked to high inflammation,” explains Dr Jennifer Heisz, an expert in brain health and associate professor in the department of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care. Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day. “While exercise is not a replacement for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia.
“It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can heal our minds,” says Heisz. Whether you’re cycling, walking around your neighbourhood or doing yoga, getting sweaty is good for your body and mind. To get the biggest overall health boost, the key is to zero in on sports and activities you enjoy, so you’ll keep going back to them.
32. How do myokines boost our mental health
A. By bonding muscles with organs.
B. By slowing down our bloodstream.
C. By contracting muscles through the body.
D. By releasing happy hormones in our brain.
33. What is Ben Singh’s attitude towards physical activity in treatment for depression
A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Uncertain D. Approving.
34. What does the underlined phrase “zero in on” in the last paragraph mean
A. Adapt to. B. Give up. C. Focus on. D. Put off.
35. How does the author develop the text
A. By making comparisons. B. By presenting research findings.
C. By offering suggestions. D. By conducting some experiments.
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。
Thinking about adopting a healthy lifestyle Congratulations! There are so many reasons for adopting a health y lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you get started with your new habits.
Before you begin, ask yourself some questions, what are your reasons for thinking about a healthier lifestyle 36 Your why should reflect your values and what’s important to you. Knowing your specific why will help you to not just get started, but will help keep you focused and motivated as it guides your journey.
Focus on behaviors, not results. 37 But switching your focus from outcomes to the new habits you’re creating and actions you’re taking is more beneficial. It’s actually some daily health-promoting behaviors that will create change and can lead to the health outcomes you desire.
38 Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day! And things like your eating habits, cooking skills, athletic abilities, and more won’t change overnight. This is also why you don’t need a long list telling you everything you need to stop doing. You just need to take the first step.
Remember it’s not all or nothing. A healthy lifestyle is never all or nothing. 39 So focus on eating foods and creating habits that make you feel good.
Can you do it forever One of the most important things to ask yourself when building healthy habits is, “Can you do it for life ” Sure, you could probably stick to a diet for a short period, but can you see yourself doing that forever 40
A. Start small and take steady steps.
B. Why is doing this important for you
C. Make a list of habits you want to build.
D. It’s okay to desire weight loss, or any other outcomes.
E. In a word, fasting is harmful and no one would like to do so.
F. If not, remember: temporary methods are equal to temporary results.
G. It’s about creating a healthy relationship with food and your body.
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。
Behind an “unruly” child at school, there may often be a social, creative and active child. For this reason, we must never judge by 41 , because the truth could be quite different.
Joe Whale, a 9-year-old boy, was repeatedly 42 by his teachers because he drew sketches(素描) and images 43 following the lessons in class. Joe had been 44 as an “unruly” student, but his parents didn’t think so. They knew their son had strong 45 skills from the earliest years of his life. His 46 is the so-called “Doodle Art”, that is to say, drawings with simple lines that show real elements or elements that are 47 in his mind.
His drawing teacher also noticed the boy’s 48 creativity and shared his drawing on Instagram. And from there they were noticed by a restaurant owner in England. He contacted the boy to 49 a wall in his restaurant. Joe immediately set to work and in 12 hours he had 50 filled the wall with his beautiful “doodles”. Joe’s dad pointed out, “As parents, we should encourage our children to 51 their passions and dreams.” Drawing for hours might be a long and 52 job, but for Joe, it was pure joy to give free expression of his 53 .
Many parents, when their child has received negative assessments at school, tend to blame them even further. The fact is that every child has a 54 , and schools and parents should work together to 55 and encourage it.
41. A. appearances B. wealth C. abilities D. knowledge
42. A. interrupted B. promoted C. informed D. criticized
43. A. in spite of B. instead of C. other than D. regardless of
44. A. chosen B. abandoned C. labeled D. introduced
45. A. speaking B. sociable C. predicting D. artistic
46. A. specialty B. plan C. belief D. challenge
47. A. deserted B. ignored C. refused D. invented
48. A. similar B. impressive C. reliable D. essential
49. A. fix B. build C. decorate D. draw
50. A. purposefully B. separately C. completely D. barely
51. A. follow B. wake C. interpret D. share
52. A. appropriate B. demanding C. flexible D. regular
53. A. mood B. words C. thanks D. imagination
54. A. talent B. responsibility C. position D. faith
55. A. advertise B. possess C. identify D. describe
第Ⅱ卷：非选择题部分（共计55分）
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。
Did you know many adults sit for more than nine hours a day Whether it’s working at a desk, sitting in a car, 56 lying on the sofa watching TV, we have 57 much more sedentary(惯于久坐不动的) lifestyle than our parents and grandparents did. The question that this raises is: what is it doing to our bodies
The news isn’t good. If you live a sedentary lifestyle, you have a 58 (high) chance of being overweight, having diabetes or heart disease, and experiencing depression and anxiety. A study carried out in the 1950s 59 (compare) bus drivers with the conductors, 60 walked around the bus selling tickets. It showed that drivers were twice as likely 61 (have) heart attacks than the more active conductors. In fact, prolonged 62 (sit) has been connected with a number of different conditions. If you sit all day, you burn far fewer calories than someone with a more active job.
One possible answer to this problem is for desk workers 63 (use) standing desks, to spend at least part of a day on their feet. Other experts point out that standing all day can also have negative 64 (impact), such as leg or back pain, recommending that if people do want to use standing desks, they should 65 (gradual) increase the amount of standing time. They also point out that walking is a better choice because it burns far more calories than standing.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你校将组织国际部学生于下周六到海南省博物馆参观西方艺术展，请写一则英文通知发布在校园网上。内容包括：
1.活动的目的、时间和地点；
2.展览的内容和亮点（至少两个亮点）；
3.参观时的注意事项。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
A boy called Jamy always arrived home hungry every day and his parents couldn’t figure out why, despite making meals for him. When Jamy wouldn’t share what was going on, his parents decided to visit the school principai(校长), hoping the principal could offer some insight.
After talking with Jamy’s classmates, the principal and his parents heard a story they weren’t expecting. Although Jamy never talked about it, his classmates told them that he always came to school without food. The principal and his parents were shocked. No wonder Jamy was always so hungry after school! Was there something happening on the way to school that Jamy didn’t tell them
To make the situation clear, the principal asked Jamy’s teacher, Callum to talk to Jamy in private. During the conversation with the teacher, Jamy refused to say any further details about the situation, leaving everyone frustrated and helpless. And despite multiple questioning, Jamy still refused to say any knowledge of the situation. This left the principal with no evidence to take any action regarding the missing lunch of Jamy.
Jamy’s parents were becoming increasingly concerned as their child continued to come home from school without saying a word. Despite their meeting in the school, they thought that they hadn’t gotten any closer to uncovering the truth about why Jamy was always so hungry. The lack of communication from their child only added to their frustration and helplessness. They knew they needed to take action, but they had no idea where to start.
Determined to get to the bottom of the problem, Jamy’s father decided to take action again. The next day, Jamy’s father went to school and requested to speak with Jamy’s teacher Callum.
When Jamy’s father reached the school, Callum spoke with him and patiently answered all of his questions. However, despite a deep conversation between them, no conclusion could be reached, which still puzzled Jamy’s parents.
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。
Paragraph1: One day, by accident, Jamy’s father found a thank-you note from his study(书房).
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Paragraph2: Jamy’s parents were touched by Jamy’s act of kindness.
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