吉林省长春外国语学校2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题（含答案 无听力原文 无音频）

长春外国语学校2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试
高二年级 英语
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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，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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
What does the man think of the novel
A. Enjoyable. B. Uninteresting. C. Too short.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.
3. Why does Tina refuse to go swimming
A. She needs to take a good rest.
B. She wants to prepare for a trip.
C. She has to finish her homework.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A movie. B. An evening plan. C. Best friends.
5. What will Hyman probably drink
A. Lemonade. B. Coffee. C. Beer.
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。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.How often does Jim go to China
A. Once a year.
B. Twice a year.
C. Three times a year.
7. What does Jim say about Beijing
A. The streets are crowded.
B. The traffic is smooth.
C. The cost of living is high.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Who will go to the live show with the speakers
A. Agnes. B. John. C. Alice.
9. What do we know about Peter
A. He has to write a report.
B. He will enjoy the live show.
C. He is still on a business trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Where is Daniel going to work this summer
A. On a farm. B. At a hotel. C. At a flower shop.
11. How many hours will Daniel work a week
A. 18. B. 21. C. 42.
12. Why is Daniel taking up this job
A. To improve his gardening skills.
B. To assist his family financially.
C. To earn money for a trip to Florida.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Mother and son.
C. Classmates.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man want to do
A. Conduct a concert.
B. Enter the concert hall.
C. Buy tickets to a concert.
15. How long has the woman been waiting
A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 2.5 hours.
16. Why did the woman make the phone call
A. To make a complaint. B. To inform the man. C. To book a ticket.
17. How does the man feel at the end of the conversation
A. Angry. B. Hopeful. C. Disappointed.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.What can we know about the library
A. It has been expanded.
B. It is equipped with solar panels.
C. It is going to have a technology zone.
19. What was the speaker’s initial major
A. Computer Science. B. Management. C. Biology.
20. What does the speaker suggest the students do
A. Put academics first.
B. Explore extra-curricular activities.
C. Focus only on personal interests.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie—a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art e to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control and mental flexibility. Children practise these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
21．Which exhibition is suitable for a boy aged 3 who is learning spelling
A．Adventures with Dora and Diego
B．Inside Art
C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City
D．PlayWorks
22．What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego
A．Learn more about nature and culture.
B．Draw a map of city subways and parks.
C．Graduate with a specific qualification.
D．Get resources for language learning.
23．What do the four exhibitions have in common
A．They are free of charge for kids.
B．They are only designed for kids.
C．They improve kids’ academic performance.
D．They provide kids with hands-on experience.
B
On a sunny morning, I roamed through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book. Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable experience.
Settling down on a comfortable bench under an oak tree, I was fascinated by a novel, lost in a world of fictional characters. Suddenly, a strange sound interrupted me. Curiously, I glanced in the direction of the noise, only to discover a squirrel hurrying towards my bag. Immediately, I reached out to protect my bag from the thief. But the squirrel ran away, grasping a chocolate bar stolen from my bag. Fueled by determination to get my snack back, I gave chase to the creature through the park.
The squirrel displayed impressive flexibility, effortlessly jumping onto trees and leaping from branch to branch. Children and bystanders couldn’t help but laugh at the spectacle of a grown adult chasing a squirrel. The chase continued , and as I ran after the squirrel, I became both exhausted and awkward. The peacefulness of the park transformed into a lively playground, with laughter echoing around us. The squirrel, seemingly aware of its comical effect, increased its speed and finally vanished into thin air.
As I made my way back to the bench, my heart still raced from the pursuit. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of companionship with the squirrel. It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures. From that day forward, whenever I visit the park, I always keep a chocolate bar handy, just in case I come across my friend.
24．What did the author want to do in the park
A．Find a quiet place to read. B．Observe nature and wildlife.
C．Enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. D．Have a picnic with his friends.
25．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Disappeared B．Landed. C．Leapt. D．Emerged.
26．What lesson did author learn from this experience
A．The importance of welcoming surprises.
B．The habit of always carrying a chocolate bar.
C．The significance of developing a new routine.
D．The necessity of keeping a safe distance from animals.
27．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．The Annoying Squirrel
B．An Unexpected Encounter in the Park
C．Lost in a Book: A Squirrel’s Interruption
D．The Importance of Routine: Lessons Learned in the Park
C
According to a new study from Cornell University, about one-fifth of the global population, of 2 billion people worldwide, will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland by 2100 due to the continuous rise in sea level.
The study, published in the journal Land Use Policy, showed that the growing global population could make the matter worse. The researchers expected that there are about 1.4 billion “climate change refugees” in the world by 2060 and by 2100 the number of the displaced people due to the rising sea level could reach up to two billion.
“We’re going to have more people on less land and sooner than we think,” said lead author Charles Geisler, professor at Cornell. “The future rise in global average sea level probably won’t be gradual. Yet few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that coastal climate refugees, like other refugees, will run into when they move to higher ground.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed potential problems that climate change refugees may face if they go deeper inland. The researchers identified these land difficulties with relocation using three organizing groups, including depletion zones, win-lose zones and no-trespass zones. By doing so, the researchers were able to provide primary estimates of their toll on inland resettlement space. The researchers found that some inland regions were unlikely to support new waves of climate change refugees due to the remains of war, road developments and rare natural resources.
Apart from the rising sea level, increasing storm weather and the booming global population are also having a huge influence on the number of climate change refugees. Storm can push seawater further inland. The increasing global population requires more land even as the ocean swallows up rich costal zones and river deltas(三角洲). These force people to search for new places to move to higher ground.
28．What would happen if the sea level were to rise
A．2 billion people would be “refugees” by 2060.
B．50% of the population would lose their homes.
Inland regions would become more crowded.
D．Coastal regions would be polluted seriously.
29．What can be inferred from Charles Geisler’s words
A．The sea level will go up in a little-by-little way.
B．Moving to higher land isn’t the key solution.
C．Land and population vary according to climate change.
D．Policy makers should think more for climate change refugees.
30．Why do climate change refugees fail to move to some inland regions
A．Because they can’t live a common life there.
B．Because they can’t adapt to the climate there.
C．Because they may consume more than expected.
D．Because they will destroy the natural resources.
31．What does the author stress in the last paragraph
A．Global warming is a double-edged sword.
B．In the future climate will become worse.
C．The earth will see more climate change refugees.
D．Sea will bring humans more disadvantages.
D
Vegetarians would rather not be forced to eat meat. Yet the reverse compulsion is hidden in the proposals for a new plant-based “planetary diet.” Nowhere is this more visible than in India.
Earlier this year, the EAT-Lancet Commission released its global report on nutrition and called for a global shift to a more plant-based diet and for “substantially reducing consumption of animal source foods.” In countries like India, that call could become a tool to aggravate an already tense political situation and stress already undernourished populations.
The EAT report assumes that “traditional diets” in countries like India include little red meat, which might be consumed only on special occasions or as minor ingredients in mixed dishes.
In India, however, there is a vast difference between what people would wish to consume and what they have to consume because of innumerable barriers around class, religion, culture, cost, geography, etc. Policymakers in India have traditionally pushed for a cereal-heavy “vegetarian diet” on a meat-eating population as a way of providing the cheapest sources of food.
Currently, under an aggressive Hindu nationalist government, Muslims, Christians, disadvantaged classes and indigenous communities are being compelled to give up their traditional foods.
None of these concerns seem to have been appreciated by the EAT-Lancet Commission’s representative, Brent Loken, who said “India has got such a great example” in sourcing protein from plants.
But how much of a model for the world is India’s vegetarianism In the Global Hunger Index, the country ranks 102nd out of 117. Data from the National Family Health Survey indicate that only 10 percent of infants of 6 to 23 months are adequately fed, which is why calls for a plant-based diet modeled on India risk offering another whip with which to beat already vulnerable communities in developing countries.
A diet directed at the affluent West fails to recognize that in low-income countries undernourished children are known to benefit from the consumption of milk and other animal source foods, improving cognitive functions, while reducing the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies as well as death.
EAT-Lancet claimed its intention was to “spark conversations” among all Indian stakeholders. Yet vocal critics of the food processing industry and food fortification strategies have been left out of the debate. But the most conspicuous(明显的) omission may well be the absence of India’s farmers.
32. What is more visible in India than anywhere else according to the passage
A. People’s positive views on the proposals for a “planetary diet”.
B. People’s reluctance to be compelled to eat plant-based food.
C. People’s preferences for the kind of food they consume.
D. People’s unwillingness to give up their eating habits.
33. What would the EAT-Lancet Commission’s report do to many people in countries like India
A. Radically change their dietary habits.
B. Keep them further away from politics.
C. Make them even more undernourished.
D. Substantially reduce their food choices.
34. What do we learn from the passage about food consumption in India
A. People’s diet will not change due to the EAT-Lancet report.
B. Many people simply do not have access to foods they prefer.
C. There is a growing popularity of a cereal-heavy vegetarian diet.
D. Policymakers help remove the barriers to people’s choice of food.
What does the passage say about a plant-based diet modeled on India
It may benefit populations whose traditional diet is meat-based.
It may be another blow to the economy in developing countries.
It may worsen the nourishment problem in low-income countries.
It may help narrow the gap between the rich and poor countries.
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。
It is not hard to learn more about a piece of famous painting, but identifying an unknown painting can be tricky. What do you need to do to get its specific information Here are tips to identify a painting.
Use the signature or monogram to dig online and find the image. Look in the corners of the painting to see if there is a signature or monogram. 36 If it’s harder to read, see if you can break down the letters and read them. This will let you narrow down the search and figure out who the artist is.
Turn to an image recognition app to identify the painting immediately. If you’re struggling to remember an artist’s name or you want additional information on a particular painting, download an image recognition app designed specifically for art. There are several apps that allow you to snap a photo of a painting to search through museum catalogues, university databases, and art history texts. 37
Ask an expert to identify the era, style, or painter of an image. 38 The reason is that an expert like a professor in the field of art will be able to offer insights about the period, style, and give you a better sense of where to look. He may even know who the artist is as soon as he takes a look at it.
39 Contemporary painters may paint people or objects from the past, but they can’t go time travel. If there’s a train, company logo or some other time-specific component of it, this is a great way to set a baseline for your search.
In a word, the tips above are helpful. 40 In this way, you will effortlessly identify the unknown painting.
A．This is the easiest way to find a specific painting.
B．Locate its exact location when you appreciate the painting.
C．If the name is easy to read, search the artist’s name up online to find it.
D．Email or visit an art history professor to ask whether he can look at the image.
E．Take advantage of obvious clues in the subject matter to narrow down the date.
F．Thus, you’ll find it easier than you think to find the information you’re looking for.
G．If the professor mainly focuses on newer artists, a contemporary abstract piece is going to be easier to identify.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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’ve always loved horses, but for years my riding took a back seat to my four kids’ soccer games, dance recitals and so on. As my children became more 41 ,I decided it was time to put myself 42 the calendar, not always being at the beck and call of my family.
I have a work-to-ride rent at a nearby stable (马厩). As soon as I arrive at the stable, I always 43 to take a deep breath or two, inhaling the sweetness of freshly mown hay. Then I go for a joyride. Sometimes, I’m 44 by a friend and other times I ride solo, but it’s always a reset and 45 of my batteries for another week in the real world.
One day, as I wiped off my bridle (马笼头), my friend Mary asked with sad eyes, “Did you hear about Heather She 46 her son last week.”
“No, how awful! Heather’s son is around my age.” I murmured.
“Yes, it’s tragic,” she said. “I 47 to her yesterday. She seemed okay despite everything.”
“Yesterday She was out here ”
“She and her grandsons went for a trail 48 . This is the best place to be when you need to 49 real life,” Mary commented knowingly.
I nodded 50 . Mary’s husband had just 51 a horrible disease, and whenever she wasn’t taking care of him, she was here to take care of herself. We all ___52___various levels of heart-hurt on a daily basis. Our stable is pure 53 — from worry, frustration, hurt, even unimaginable loss.
Relief from real life. We all need it, somehow, because life is 54 . I’m so glad I’ve found that horse time can make the hardest landings a little 55 .
41．A．ambitious B．enthusiastic C．responsible D．independent
42．A．on B．in C．off D．behind
43．A．forget B．hesitate C．regret D．stop
44．A．persuaded B．joined C．refused D．forced
45．A．replacement B．recovery C．recharge D．repair
46．A．lost B．beat C．abandoned D．raised
47．A．wrote B．talked C．explained D．whispered
48．A．adventure B．walk C．visit D．ride
49．A．get through B．get over C．get away from D．get across
50．A．silently B．hurriedly C．gratefully D．eagerly
51．A．spread B．developed C．controlled D．prevented
52．A．result from B．recover from C．depart from D．suffer from
53．A．concern B．affection C．escape D．value
54．A．tough B．precious C．simple D．unclear
55．A．neater B．smoother C．softer D．higher
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。
You can be happy even when you’re suffering from illness, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the aspects of your health 56 are in your control. Exercise and sleep are particularly important when it comes 57 happiness.
Making exercise a habit isn’t just good for the body. It also has a 58 (power) effect on mental well-being. People who exercise regularly are happier across the board. Plus, they’re also less stressed, anxious, and 59 (depress).
It doesn’t really matter 60 kind of exercise you do, so long as you do it regularly. For the best results, aim for an hour of exercise at least five days a week. If you find something you enjoy, you’ll be more likely 61 (stick) to it. So don’t think you’re limited to 62 (go) to the gym. Find something that suits your lifestyle and preferences. If you’re having trouble thinking of activities you enjoy, think back to when you 63 (be) a kid. What sports or games did you like to play
Also, getting quality sleep every night directly 64 (affect) your happiness, and emotional stability during the day. When you re lacking sleep, you’re much easier to stress. It’s harder to be productive, think creatively, and make wise 65 (decide). The average person needs at least 7.5—9 hours each night.
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，得知你的美国网友Bill的家乡发生山火，房屋被烧毁，他现在住在临时避难所。请你写一封邮件慰问他，内容要点如下：
1.询问受灾情况，表示关心；
2.鼓励他振作起来，重建家园。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：山火 mountain fire
Dear Bill,
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Yours,
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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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长春外国语学校2023-2024学年第二学期中考试
高二年级英语试卷答案
【听力】
1-5 ACABA 6-10 ABACB
11-15 ACBCB 16-20 CBACB
【阅读理解】
21-25 DAD 24-27 A A AB
28-31 CDAC 32-35 BCBC 36-40 CADEF
【完型填空】
41-45 DADBC 46-50 ABDCA 51-55 BDCAC
【语法填空】
56-60 which/that to powerful depressed what
61-65 to stick going were affects decisions
【写作】
Dear Bill,
On hearing the news that the destructive mountain fire broke out in your hometown, I am extremely worried about you.
Are you or your family injured Your house was burned down and you are living in the temporary shelter now. How about the conditions there Do you have enough clothes and food
The fire has caused great damage to your family, but I firmly believe that all things will get better. Cheer up! I'm sure you will rebuild your hometown soon. Anyway, tomorrow is another day!
【读后续写】
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.” My mouth dropped open. “She was outside all night ” I was so furious, “It was freezing and she could die!” Jordan choked back his words, stunned. I grabbed my coat and rushed outside. Jordan followed, fear welling up in his eyes. Several minutes later, the poor thing was found, shaking and curling into a tiny ball. I picked her up, unsure whether she was alive or dead. Jordan was scared, “We need a vet! Now!”
As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat. I could hear him talking to the cat, apologizing repeatedly. Luckily, the vet saved Meatball. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears. Then, surprisingly, he turned to me. He apologized for what he had done. “I know you just want to keep me safe,” he murmured. I felt a lump in my throat. He rubbed Meatball’s back, “Looks like we are both going to observe the curfew. It’s for our own good.”