广东省江门市新会第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（含答案）
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2023—2024学年度第二学期期中考试
高二级英语科试题
班别：______ 学号：______ 姓名：______ 成绩：______
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共12页，满分130分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹签字笔或2B铅笔在答题卡上准确填涂有关信息。
所有答案必须填涂在答题卡上，答案写在试卷上无效。
考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets supports American poets and improves the appreciation of contemporary poetry by producing a wide range of programs.
National Poetry Month
Started in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. The signature education project, Dear Poet, helps teachers and students engage with the art of poetry.
Poem-a-Day
Poem-a-Day is the daily digital poetry series featuring previously unpublished poems by today’s talented poets each year. On weekdays, poems are accompanied by commentary by the poets. The series highlights classic poems on weekends. Launched in 2006, Poem-a-Day is now distributed via email and social media to 350, 000+ readers free of charge.
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
In 2002, the Office of the Mayor, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, initiated Poem in Your Pocket Day, a time for New York City residents to select a poem, carry it with them, and share it with others throughout the day. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative national, encouraging individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner poet.
Poetry & the Creative Mind
Poetry & the Creative Mind program features legendary actors, artists, and public figures sharing their favorite poems. This year, the 19th annual Poetry & the Creative Mind will be presented online, making it accessible to poetry lovers everywhere.
What do Poem-a-Day and Poetry & the Creative Mind have in common
A.They feature poets’ commentary. B. They recommend poems daily.
C. They are available online. D. They highlight participation of actors.
What made Poem in Your Pocket Day a nationwide project
A.Dear Poet. B. The Academy of American Poets.
C. The Office of the Mayor. D. The Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education,
Which program started earliest
A. National Poetry Month. B. Poem-a-Day.
C. National Poem in Your Pocket Day. D. Poetry & the Creative Mind.
B
There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back; he had abandoned his family.
This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word; it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.
King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things.
People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha.
In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel “Carrie”, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movies and television shows adaptions.
What is the main reason leading Stephen King to become a best-selling author
A. His in-born writing talents. B. His unfortunate childhood.
C. His excellent promotion skills. D. His mom’s miserable experiences.
What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word
A. He was knocked down by a passing train.
B. He was badly criticized by a close classmate.
C. He was depressed by the constant moves.
D. He was heart-struck by the pass-away of a friend.
What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Discouraged. B. Refreshed. C. Embarrassed. D. Aroused.
Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter
A. The family was too poor to hire a babysitter.
B. The children were too naughty to be looked after.
C. The children could actually entertain themselves.
D. The children were young enough to care for themselves.
C
Sometimes we only appreciate something when we realize we may lose it. That is the story of the Everglades. A shallow slow-moving river, the Everglades once covered about 18,000 square miles of southern Florida. Until the 1900s, few people lived in the grassy wetlands. Not much was understood about the unique balance of nature that existed there. Plants, creatures, and water had formed a remarkable ecosystem.
By the early 1900s, Florida's pleasant winters attracted more people. Visitors became new permanent residents. They built homes and roads. The conditions looked good for farming, so the newcomers planted large agricultural crops. But South Florida's cycle of flooding was a problem. To address that, developers attempted to drain (排水) the land. They also built structures to control water levels and flow.
Those changes made it easier for more people to live year-round in South Florida. However, they also disturbed life in the Everglades, which depends on freshwater regularly refilling the land. The area’s growing human population needed freshwater. And large farms consumed large quantities of freshwater. By the mid -1900s, water levels in southern Florida began to go down. Lack of freshwater wasn't the only problem. As more and more land was developed for people and farms, the Everglades’ historic boundaries contracted. Loss of habitat and hunting threatened the survival of native species in the Everglades.
Some people hoped that the government’s recognition might save the Everglades. They fought for it. Everglades National Park was established in 1947. It became the first park in the United States created for its biodiversity.
Now, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres along the southern tip of Florida. An amazing variety of creatures live there. About 360 different species of birds have been sighted in the park. Nearly 300 different species of fish have been identified. About 40 species of mammals and 50 species of reptiles inhabit the park. Nature still rules in the Everglades, a place worth understanding, appreciating, and protecting.
What was the Everglades like before the 1900s
A. Naturally wild. B. Partly explored.
C. Completely lifeless. D.Thickly populated.
What problem did new residents cause for the Everglades
A cycle of flooding.
Pollution of freshwater.
Possible extinction of native species.
The extension of historic boundaries.
Why are the figures mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To attract visitors to the park.
B. To stress the great power of nature.
C. To call for more efforts to protect nature.
D. To show the successful conservation of the park.
What is the text mainly about
How people adapted to life in the Everglades.
How Everglades National Park was established.
How humans harmed and saved the Everglades.
How the ecosystem of the Everglades was formed.
D
Influenced by factors like school funding, sports facilities, teacher resources and safety concerns, traditional physical education was limited to static(静态的) scenes and closed gyms and playgrounds, which lacked interaction and feedback functions. PE curriculum was also restricted to basic sports like ball games, track and field and gymnastics. However, the emergence and application of new technologies like virtual reality (VR), 3D technology, greatly expand and innovate sports scenes, providing possibilities for the construction of a flexible “on-site, on- campus, online” integrated new sports world.
IT can build online virtual learning environments for students, creating teaching scenes hard to achieve in physical world. Many schools have already partnered with technology companies to create different teaching scenes using digital sports products. The University of South Florida has cooperated with the VR sports training company Sense Arena, allowing students to practice tennis on its globally pioneering VR tennis training platform. Students use the Meta Quest 2 headset and VR touching racket(球拍) which imitates the weight and feel of a real tennis racket. The platform features 35 training modes imitating various scenes in real-life tennis matches, including crowd noise, dazzling sunlight, shadows and wind. Athletes can engage in various forms of training, such as skill practice, technical analysis and match imitation. Such virtual sports teaching space further enhances the experience of PE learning.
Technology-based physical education not only serves ordinary students’ physical health but also addresses the needs of special groups in sports, especially students who cannot participate in regular PE classes due to physical, psychological or social adaptation issues. Many schools offer specialized sports programs to disabled students, like the “Pathways to Inclusion” program launched by the University of Queensland, which tailors various sports activities to different disabilities, such as blind football and wheelchair hockey. This is made possible with the support of sports technology, as different symptoms require the use of different sports equipment. Through scientific, healthy and joyful educational concepts, technology-empowered PE classes convey the values of creating and enjoying a personalized experience, developing a sports education where everyone participates and benefits.
How do new technologies change traditional PE class according to paragraph 1
A. By investing more in basic sports.
B. By combining it with academic study.
C. By making dynamic PE class possible.
D. By replacing PE teachers with AI teachers.
Which of the following services can Sense Arena provide
Imitative distracting conditions. B. Real-life tennis matches.
C. Virtual headsets and rackets. D. Sufficient sports space on campus.
What does “Pathways to Inclusion” program feature
A. Professional knowledge about psychology.
B. Technology-assisted sports for the disabled.
C. Interactive activities with ordinary students.
D. Personalized medical treatment for disabilities.
What is the author’s writing purpose of the text
A. To advertise a new VR product.
B. To raise public awareness of physical education.
C. To stress the importance of equality among students.
D. To introduce a new application of technology in PE class.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
Peloton star Ben Alldis shares his “forever exercise” tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Start small. Something as simple as going for a walk in nature is incredibly beneficial for our mental and physical health. __16__ Be honest about where you'd like to get to, and put small steps in place to make improvements.
Mix up your training. There’s real benefit in just moving your body through things like walking to work and gardening. I think the concept of exercise being “over here”, and then everything else being “over there”, is too limiting. It needs to be more inclusive. __17__
Be smart with your diary. I like to talk about “energy givers” versus “energy takers”. Energy takers are things like spending too much time on social media and binge drinking; while exercise and good food are energy givers. I was an athlete growing up, then I went into finance in my 20s and lost myself totally. __18__ But when I changed my lifestyle, my productivity levels increased.
Give priority to sleep. I read Matthew Walker's book Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams. __19__ I saw a dramatic influence on my productivity levels and ability to just function. So I'll look at what I did last night before I went to bed, and then look at the impact it had on my sleep.
Understand your body clock. Everyone has a different rhythm — some people work better later in the day, others prefer to get up early. So the most important thing is finding the right time for you. __20__ If you prioritize your health as much as you prioritise other things, and schedule it in your diary like a meeting, it's far more likely to happen.
A. I've learnt to schedule workouts.
B. If cycling's your usual thing, mix it up with tennis or yoga.
C. If you run out of motivation, change your workout routine.
D. It inspired me to dig deeply into sleep and prioritize it.
E. I'd recommend taking an assessment of where you are today.
F. I didn't have a gym membership, or have time to work out.
G. Slowly you make improvements, and the quality of your sleep gets better.
第二部分 英语知识运用（共四节, 满分40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。
When I was a teenager, I was fond of doing exercises. However, after becoming the mother of a 21 child, I always felt my regular exercise interrupted by many things. My little boy often made a mess in the house and I had to spend much time doing housework. 22 , I had to deal with my own job. I felt 23 everyday even if my son slept. I knew if it went on like this, not only my physical but my 24 health would be affected. So I decided to 25 for a hiking trip in our county, fully hoping that it would get me 26 again.
Before setting off, I received my travel 27 . I scanned the items such as “4-hour hike through primitive forests” and “sliding with a rope down waterfalls”, and I started to feel a little 28 in my heart.
Then the date of departure eventually came. As we went 29 the forests and were rewarded with 30 views of excellent waterfalls, this team of strangers encouraged me to go on. Being physically active with a group 31 me to reach the peak or the valley below—rather than simply lying down on the forest floor and giving up, which I might have done if I were alone.
My experience got confirmation from the experts: 32 exercise can really start a new attitude toward fitness. “People get a better workout in a group than they do on their own,” said William Brown, a group fitness instructor. That’s because other people provide both 33 and competition. “Humans are social animals and the 34 experience of facing a challenge together is convincing.” said Peter Smith, CEO of fitness provider Darien Wellness.
With the support of a group, I'm 35 getting back into a healthier life.
A. cute B. naughty C. quiet D. lovely
A. In response B. Rather than C. Regardless of D. In addition
A. exhausted B. relaxed C. excited D. frightened
A. emotional B. mental C. subjective D. permanent
A. set up B. take up C. sign up D. bring up
A. moving B. shopping C. swimming D. painting
A. introductions B. products C. resolutions D. commitments
A. cruel B. miserable C. nervous D. fortunate
A. beyond B. through C. over D. across
A. harmonious B. rough C. amazing D. thorough
A. forced B. begged C. permitted D. inspired
A. Group B. Expedition C. School D. Club
A. discussion B. support C. guidance D. release
A. selfless B. satisfying C. shared D. brave
A. frequently B. gradually C. usually D. monthly
第二节 语义匹配（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
A food additive is any substance that is added to food. Many people are put off by the idea of “chemicals in food”. The truth is that all food is made up of chemicals. Natural substances like milk, as well as man-made ones like drinks on sale in the market, can be described by chemical formulas. Some chemical substances are indeed harmful, but a person who refuses to consume any chemicals would find nothing to eat.
The things we eat can be divided into natural and man-made substances. Some people feel that only natural foods are healthy and that all man-made ingredients are to be eliminated. But many natural chemicals, found in plants and animals, are harmful when eaten, and some laboratory-made substances increase the nutritional value of food. Other chemicals have natural and man-made forms that are exactly alike: vitamin C is vitamin C, whether it comes from a test tube or from an orange.
A.abuse B. addition C. emission D. policy
A.involved in B. switched off C. disgusted with D. given off
A.absorb B. release C. enhance D. digest
A.withdrawn B. resisted C. avoided D. deleted
A.motive B. magic C. desire D. usefulness
第三节 课文填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）
根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。
Passage 1
To 41 a positive change in our bad habits, we must first 42 our bad habit cycles and then try to 43 them. We can do this by 44 the information from our habit cycles with our own 45 ideas. For example, we could try to replace a 46 routine with something more positive.
Passage 2
There is strong and 47 evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an 48 in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, not only 49 serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have 50 that if we do not take 51 actions, this warming 52 will probably continue and there will be a higher 53 to pay.
Passage 3
Before we 54 the ship, Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to 55 our most essential supplies--the small boats, our food, the cook stove, candles, clothes, and 56 . This was no time to 57 .
Passage 4
Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the reader’s mind. Others try to 58 certain feelings such as joy and 59 . The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive and vivid language, integrated imagery, 60 devices such as similes and metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm.
第四节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
On a spring day around 1,300 years ago, WangWei, a poet from the Tang Dynasty, was on his way to a border town in northwestern China. Impressed by the 61 (beautiful) of a desert beside the Yellow River, he stopped off and 62 (write) a timeless classic poem.
Most people think of Ningxia 63 a dry and remote place. This is true in some ways. However, what makes Ningxia unique is 64 it is both rough, like much of northern China, and also delicate, like southern China. The Yellow River provides Ningxia with wide plains and rich soil, which enables people 65 (grow) rice there. Unlike most northerners, rice is the 66 (big) crop in Ningxia.
Although Ningxia is old-fashioned and 67 (tradition) in many ways, it is also making new technological 68 (achievement) as well. For example, Ningxia is developing 69 (it) cloud computing industry. The city of Zhongwei is home 70 the Western Cloud Base. Poor transportation has limited Ningxia’s development for some time, as the area is landlocked. But that is starting to change as well. The three high-speed railways built in Ningxia connect the region with other provinces.
单词和词组（共两节，满分10分）
单句填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
请根据首字母及括号内中文提示填入正确的单词形式。(答题卡上写完整的单词)
The officer was conducting a t (彻底的) investigation into the incident.
Soon there was d (分隔) between night and day.
He paid us back by his c (承诺) to save us from a slow but painful death.
It is our responsibilities to s (抓住) every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming.
I was e (充满热情) about the idea of going along with them.
完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据中文意思按要求完成下列句子。每空不超过5个词。
It’s important (提升你的技能) listening, speaking, reading and writing.
He spoke at the meeting (代表员工) of the company.
(没有什么比得上) a good dinner and some music to cheer us up.
Some scientists also (有强烈的愿望) explore these themes on a scientific basis.
(在他的指导下), the crew kept good discipline, keeping busy.
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, 下个月你准备参加主题为“中华文化世界影响力”的学校创意短视频大赛, 目前缺一些素材, 请写一封邮件给你的英国笔友John求助。内容包括：
1. 写信目的； 2. 素材要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear John,
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。
“I challenge you to a hundred-meter race,” my opponent, Julius, declared. He had beaten me countless times during practice, but I wanted to prove him wrong for a change. “That’ll wipe the smile off his face!” I thought, even as fear started to pool in my stomach. He was well-known around the school for being the fastest runner on the track-and-field team, while I tailed behind in second place — a respectable position, but not yet good enough to surpass（超过）him. Nevertheless, I shook his hand and said, “Challenge accepted!” However, negative thoughts flooded my mind. Would I be able to win After all, Julius' speed of light would guarantee a sure win!
Soon, all my friends and the teachers had gathered around to watch the challenge. “Oh no, I will lose and be embarrassed in front of the whole school!” I spoke in a low voice. Nevertheless, I turned my worried expression into a determined smile. To keep myself from sinking into self-doubt, I did some stretches and jumping jacks to warm up my body.
Finally, the crucial moment arrived. The referee（裁判）fired the starting gun and we took off like a shot. Adrenaline（肾上腺素）rocketed through my body as I launched myself forward. True to my expectations, Julius caught up with me easily and was in the lead! “No way will I lose! Victory, here I come!” I motivated myself as anger coursed through my body. As the race progressed, my eyes locked onto Julius, his athletic form effortlessly moving ahead. His quick steps and strong focus showcased his impressive skills. Yet, I refused to let doubt consume me. A fierce fire burnt within, fueled by a mix of unwillingness to admit defeat and anger. How dare he assume he was unbeatable With every step, my determination solidified（变坚定）, and my resolve to surpass him strengthened.
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。
“Faster!” I screamed and in that instant, I felt like Superman.
“YiRou! YiRou! YiRou!”The whole school was cheering my name!
高二级英语期中考试 参考答案
阅读理解
CBA BDAC ACDC CABD EBFDA
完形填空
BDABC AACBC DABCB
语义匹配
BCACD
课文填空
Passage 1
facilitate 42. examine 43. adapt bining
45.positive 46. negative
Passage 2
comprehensive 48. increase 49. causing 50. warned
appropriate 52. trend 53. price
Passage 3
abandoned 55. rescue 56. blankets 57. panic
Passage 4
convey 59. sorrow 60. literary
语法填空
beauty 62. wrote 63. as 64. that 65.to grow
biggest 67. traditional 68. achievements 69. its 70. to
单句填空
thorough 72. division mitment
74.seize 75. enthusiastic
完成句子
to enhance your capacity of 77. on behalf of the staff
78. There’s nothing like 79. have an urge to
80. Under his guidance
应用文写作
Dear John,
There’ll be a short video contest themed the worldwide influence of Chinese traditional culture next month in my school. I intend to take part in it. Would you please provide some related materials for me In these videos, you may show scenes of local people learning Chinese kung fu, traditional Chinese musical instruments and so on. You may also record people enjoying Chinese cuisine or seeing a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I'll be grateful for any help you can offer.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写
“Faster!" I screamed and in that instant, I felt like Superman. Julius was still ahead of me. My eyes nearly popped out of my head. The war continued but the finishing line was within reach. Using my last ounce of energy, I raced past Julius! For the first time, I had passed the finishing line before Julius! Drops of sweat rolled down my cheeks, mixing with the intense expression on my face. This was not just a race——it was a representation of my will power, a proof of the depths of my resolve.
“YiRou!YiRou!YiRou!”The whole school was cheering my name! l stood there excited. Julius, out of breath reached out to shake my hand. “That was a brilliant race! I hope that I can race with you again." Soon after, I collapsed as everyone came to congratulate me. They gave me warm pats on the back. I was so tired that all I managed to do was smile at them. “Thank you for all the support! It really was a challenge!"
高二级英语科试题
班别：______ 学号：______ 姓名：______ 成绩：______
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共12页，满分130分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹签字笔或2B铅笔在答题卡上准确填涂有关信息。
所有答案必须填涂在答题卡上，答案写在试卷上无效。
考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets supports American poets and improves the appreciation of contemporary poetry by producing a wide range of programs.
National Poetry Month
Started in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. The signature education project, Dear Poet, helps teachers and students engage with the art of poetry.
Poem-a-Day
Poem-a-Day is the daily digital poetry series featuring previously unpublished poems by today’s talented poets each year. On weekdays, poems are accompanied by commentary by the poets. The series highlights classic poems on weekends. Launched in 2006, Poem-a-Day is now distributed via email and social media to 350, 000+ readers free of charge.
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
In 2002, the Office of the Mayor, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, initiated Poem in Your Pocket Day, a time for New York City residents to select a poem, carry it with them, and share it with others throughout the day. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative national, encouraging individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner poet.
Poetry & the Creative Mind
Poetry & the Creative Mind program features legendary actors, artists, and public figures sharing their favorite poems. This year, the 19th annual Poetry & the Creative Mind will be presented online, making it accessible to poetry lovers everywhere.
What do Poem-a-Day and Poetry & the Creative Mind have in common
A.They feature poets’ commentary. B. They recommend poems daily.
C. They are available online. D. They highlight participation of actors.
What made Poem in Your Pocket Day a nationwide project
A.Dear Poet. B. The Academy of American Poets.
C. The Office of the Mayor. D. The Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education,
Which program started earliest
A. National Poetry Month. B. Poem-a-Day.
C. National Poem in Your Pocket Day. D. Poetry & the Creative Mind.
B
There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back; he had abandoned his family.
This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word; it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.
King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things.
People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha.
In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel “Carrie”, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movies and television shows adaptions.
What is the main reason leading Stephen King to become a best-selling author
A. His in-born writing talents. B. His unfortunate childhood.
C. His excellent promotion skills. D. His mom’s miserable experiences.
What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word
A. He was knocked down by a passing train.
B. He was badly criticized by a close classmate.
C. He was depressed by the constant moves.
D. He was heart-struck by the pass-away of a friend.
What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Discouraged. B. Refreshed. C. Embarrassed. D. Aroused.
Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter
A. The family was too poor to hire a babysitter.
B. The children were too naughty to be looked after.
C. The children could actually entertain themselves.
D. The children were young enough to care for themselves.
C
Sometimes we only appreciate something when we realize we may lose it. That is the story of the Everglades. A shallow slow-moving river, the Everglades once covered about 18,000 square miles of southern Florida. Until the 1900s, few people lived in the grassy wetlands. Not much was understood about the unique balance of nature that existed there. Plants, creatures, and water had formed a remarkable ecosystem.
By the early 1900s, Florida's pleasant winters attracted more people. Visitors became new permanent residents. They built homes and roads. The conditions looked good for farming, so the newcomers planted large agricultural crops. But South Florida's cycle of flooding was a problem. To address that, developers attempted to drain (排水) the land. They also built structures to control water levels and flow.
Those changes made it easier for more people to live year-round in South Florida. However, they also disturbed life in the Everglades, which depends on freshwater regularly refilling the land. The area’s growing human population needed freshwater. And large farms consumed large quantities of freshwater. By the mid -1900s, water levels in southern Florida began to go down. Lack of freshwater wasn't the only problem. As more and more land was developed for people and farms, the Everglades’ historic boundaries contracted. Loss of habitat and hunting threatened the survival of native species in the Everglades.
Some people hoped that the government’s recognition might save the Everglades. They fought for it. Everglades National Park was established in 1947. It became the first park in the United States created for its biodiversity.
Now, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres along the southern tip of Florida. An amazing variety of creatures live there. About 360 different species of birds have been sighted in the park. Nearly 300 different species of fish have been identified. About 40 species of mammals and 50 species of reptiles inhabit the park. Nature still rules in the Everglades, a place worth understanding, appreciating, and protecting.
What was the Everglades like before the 1900s
A. Naturally wild. B. Partly explored.
C. Completely lifeless. D.Thickly populated.
What problem did new residents cause for the Everglades
A cycle of flooding.
Pollution of freshwater.
Possible extinction of native species.
The extension of historic boundaries.
Why are the figures mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To attract visitors to the park.
B. To stress the great power of nature.
C. To call for more efforts to protect nature.
D. To show the successful conservation of the park.
What is the text mainly about
How people adapted to life in the Everglades.
How Everglades National Park was established.
How humans harmed and saved the Everglades.
How the ecosystem of the Everglades was formed.
D
Influenced by factors like school funding, sports facilities, teacher resources and safety concerns, traditional physical education was limited to static(静态的) scenes and closed gyms and playgrounds, which lacked interaction and feedback functions. PE curriculum was also restricted to basic sports like ball games, track and field and gymnastics. However, the emergence and application of new technologies like virtual reality (VR), 3D technology, greatly expand and innovate sports scenes, providing possibilities for the construction of a flexible “on-site, on- campus, online” integrated new sports world.
IT can build online virtual learning environments for students, creating teaching scenes hard to achieve in physical world. Many schools have already partnered with technology companies to create different teaching scenes using digital sports products. The University of South Florida has cooperated with the VR sports training company Sense Arena, allowing students to practice tennis on its globally pioneering VR tennis training platform. Students use the Meta Quest 2 headset and VR touching racket(球拍) which imitates the weight and feel of a real tennis racket. The platform features 35 training modes imitating various scenes in real-life tennis matches, including crowd noise, dazzling sunlight, shadows and wind. Athletes can engage in various forms of training, such as skill practice, technical analysis and match imitation. Such virtual sports teaching space further enhances the experience of PE learning.
Technology-based physical education not only serves ordinary students’ physical health but also addresses the needs of special groups in sports, especially students who cannot participate in regular PE classes due to physical, psychological or social adaptation issues. Many schools offer specialized sports programs to disabled students, like the “Pathways to Inclusion” program launched by the University of Queensland, which tailors various sports activities to different disabilities, such as blind football and wheelchair hockey. This is made possible with the support of sports technology, as different symptoms require the use of different sports equipment. Through scientific, healthy and joyful educational concepts, technology-empowered PE classes convey the values of creating and enjoying a personalized experience, developing a sports education where everyone participates and benefits.
How do new technologies change traditional PE class according to paragraph 1
A. By investing more in basic sports.
B. By combining it with academic study.
C. By making dynamic PE class possible.
D. By replacing PE teachers with AI teachers.
Which of the following services can Sense Arena provide
Imitative distracting conditions. B. Real-life tennis matches.
C. Virtual headsets and rackets. D. Sufficient sports space on campus.
What does “Pathways to Inclusion” program feature
A. Professional knowledge about psychology.
B. Technology-assisted sports for the disabled.
C. Interactive activities with ordinary students.
D. Personalized medical treatment for disabilities.
What is the author’s writing purpose of the text
A. To advertise a new VR product.
B. To raise public awareness of physical education.
C. To stress the importance of equality among students.
D. To introduce a new application of technology in PE class.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
Peloton star Ben Alldis shares his “forever exercise” tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Start small. Something as simple as going for a walk in nature is incredibly beneficial for our mental and physical health. __16__ Be honest about where you'd like to get to, and put small steps in place to make improvements.
Mix up your training. There’s real benefit in just moving your body through things like walking to work and gardening. I think the concept of exercise being “over here”, and then everything else being “over there”, is too limiting. It needs to be more inclusive. __17__
Be smart with your diary. I like to talk about “energy givers” versus “energy takers”. Energy takers are things like spending too much time on social media and binge drinking; while exercise and good food are energy givers. I was an athlete growing up, then I went into finance in my 20s and lost myself totally. __18__ But when I changed my lifestyle, my productivity levels increased.
Give priority to sleep. I read Matthew Walker's book Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams. __19__ I saw a dramatic influence on my productivity levels and ability to just function. So I'll look at what I did last night before I went to bed, and then look at the impact it had on my sleep.
Understand your body clock. Everyone has a different rhythm — some people work better later in the day, others prefer to get up early. So the most important thing is finding the right time for you. __20__ If you prioritize your health as much as you prioritise other things, and schedule it in your diary like a meeting, it's far more likely to happen.
A. I've learnt to schedule workouts.
B. If cycling's your usual thing, mix it up with tennis or yoga.
C. If you run out of motivation, change your workout routine.
D. It inspired me to dig deeply into sleep and prioritize it.
E. I'd recommend taking an assessment of where you are today.
F. I didn't have a gym membership, or have time to work out.
G. Slowly you make improvements, and the quality of your sleep gets better.
第二部分 英语知识运用（共四节, 满分40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。
When I was a teenager, I was fond of doing exercises. However, after becoming the mother of a 21 child, I always felt my regular exercise interrupted by many things. My little boy often made a mess in the house and I had to spend much time doing housework. 22 , I had to deal with my own job. I felt 23 everyday even if my son slept. I knew if it went on like this, not only my physical but my 24 health would be affected. So I decided to 25 for a hiking trip in our county, fully hoping that it would get me 26 again.
Before setting off, I received my travel 27 . I scanned the items such as “4-hour hike through primitive forests” and “sliding with a rope down waterfalls”, and I started to feel a little 28 in my heart.
Then the date of departure eventually came. As we went 29 the forests and were rewarded with 30 views of excellent waterfalls, this team of strangers encouraged me to go on. Being physically active with a group 31 me to reach the peak or the valley below—rather than simply lying down on the forest floor and giving up, which I might have done if I were alone.
My experience got confirmation from the experts: 32 exercise can really start a new attitude toward fitness. “People get a better workout in a group than they do on their own,” said William Brown, a group fitness instructor. That’s because other people provide both 33 and competition. “Humans are social animals and the 34 experience of facing a challenge together is convincing.” said Peter Smith, CEO of fitness provider Darien Wellness.
With the support of a group, I'm 35 getting back into a healthier life.
A. cute B. naughty C. quiet D. lovely
A. In response B. Rather than C. Regardless of D. In addition
A. exhausted B. relaxed C. excited D. frightened
A. emotional B. mental C. subjective D. permanent
A. set up B. take up C. sign up D. bring up
A. moving B. shopping C. swimming D. painting
A. introductions B. products C. resolutions D. commitments
A. cruel B. miserable C. nervous D. fortunate
A. beyond B. through C. over D. across
A. harmonious B. rough C. amazing D. thorough
A. forced B. begged C. permitted D. inspired
A. Group B. Expedition C. School D. Club
A. discussion B. support C. guidance D. release
A. selfless B. satisfying C. shared D. brave
A. frequently B. gradually C. usually D. monthly
第二节 语义匹配（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
A food additive is any substance that is added to food. Many people are put off by the idea of “chemicals in food”. The truth is that all food is made up of chemicals. Natural substances like milk, as well as man-made ones like drinks on sale in the market, can be described by chemical formulas. Some chemical substances are indeed harmful, but a person who refuses to consume any chemicals would find nothing to eat.
The things we eat can be divided into natural and man-made substances. Some people feel that only natural foods are healthy and that all man-made ingredients are to be eliminated. But many natural chemicals, found in plants and animals, are harmful when eaten, and some laboratory-made substances increase the nutritional value of food. Other chemicals have natural and man-made forms that are exactly alike: vitamin C is vitamin C, whether it comes from a test tube or from an orange.
A.abuse B. addition C. emission D. policy
A.involved in B. switched off C. disgusted with D. given off
A.absorb B. release C. enhance D. digest
A.withdrawn B. resisted C. avoided D. deleted
A.motive B. magic C. desire D. usefulness
第三节 课文填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）
根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。
Passage 1
To 41 a positive change in our bad habits, we must first 42 our bad habit cycles and then try to 43 them. We can do this by 44 the information from our habit cycles with our own 45 ideas. For example, we could try to replace a 46 routine with something more positive.
Passage 2
There is strong and 47 evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an 48 in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, not only 49 serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have 50 that if we do not take 51 actions, this warming 52 will probably continue and there will be a higher 53 to pay.
Passage 3
Before we 54 the ship, Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to 55 our most essential supplies--the small boats, our food, the cook stove, candles, clothes, and 56 . This was no time to 57 .
Passage 4
Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the reader’s mind. Others try to 58 certain feelings such as joy and 59 . The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive and vivid language, integrated imagery, 60 devices such as similes and metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm.
第四节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
On a spring day around 1,300 years ago, WangWei, a poet from the Tang Dynasty, was on his way to a border town in northwestern China. Impressed by the 61 (beautiful) of a desert beside the Yellow River, he stopped off and 62 (write) a timeless classic poem.
Most people think of Ningxia 63 a dry and remote place. This is true in some ways. However, what makes Ningxia unique is 64 it is both rough, like much of northern China, and also delicate, like southern China. The Yellow River provides Ningxia with wide plains and rich soil, which enables people 65 (grow) rice there. Unlike most northerners, rice is the 66 (big) crop in Ningxia.
Although Ningxia is old-fashioned and 67 (tradition) in many ways, it is also making new technological 68 (achievement) as well. For example, Ningxia is developing 69 (it) cloud computing industry. The city of Zhongwei is home 70 the Western Cloud Base. Poor transportation has limited Ningxia’s development for some time, as the area is landlocked. But that is starting to change as well. The three high-speed railways built in Ningxia connect the region with other provinces.
单词和词组（共两节，满分10分）
单句填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
请根据首字母及括号内中文提示填入正确的单词形式。(答题卡上写完整的单词)
The officer was conducting a t (彻底的) investigation into the incident.
Soon there was d (分隔) between night and day.
He paid us back by his c (承诺) to save us from a slow but painful death.
It is our responsibilities to s (抓住) every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming.
I was e (充满热情) about the idea of going along with them.
完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据中文意思按要求完成下列句子。每空不超过5个词。
It’s important (提升你的技能) listening, speaking, reading and writing.
He spoke at the meeting (代表员工) of the company.
(没有什么比得上) a good dinner and some music to cheer us up.
Some scientists also (有强烈的愿望) explore these themes on a scientific basis.
(在他的指导下), the crew kept good discipline, keeping busy.
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, 下个月你准备参加主题为“中华文化世界影响力”的学校创意短视频大赛, 目前缺一些素材, 请写一封邮件给你的英国笔友John求助。内容包括：
1. 写信目的； 2. 素材要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear John,
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。
“I challenge you to a hundred-meter race,” my opponent, Julius, declared. He had beaten me countless times during practice, but I wanted to prove him wrong for a change. “That’ll wipe the smile off his face!” I thought, even as fear started to pool in my stomach. He was well-known around the school for being the fastest runner on the track-and-field team, while I tailed behind in second place — a respectable position, but not yet good enough to surpass（超过）him. Nevertheless, I shook his hand and said, “Challenge accepted!” However, negative thoughts flooded my mind. Would I be able to win After all, Julius' speed of light would guarantee a sure win!
Soon, all my friends and the teachers had gathered around to watch the challenge. “Oh no, I will lose and be embarrassed in front of the whole school!” I spoke in a low voice. Nevertheless, I turned my worried expression into a determined smile. To keep myself from sinking into self-doubt, I did some stretches and jumping jacks to warm up my body.
Finally, the crucial moment arrived. The referee（裁判）fired the starting gun and we took off like a shot. Adrenaline（肾上腺素）rocketed through my body as I launched myself forward. True to my expectations, Julius caught up with me easily and was in the lead! “No way will I lose! Victory, here I come!” I motivated myself as anger coursed through my body. As the race progressed, my eyes locked onto Julius, his athletic form effortlessly moving ahead. His quick steps and strong focus showcased his impressive skills. Yet, I refused to let doubt consume me. A fierce fire burnt within, fueled by a mix of unwillingness to admit defeat and anger. How dare he assume he was unbeatable With every step, my determination solidified（变坚定）, and my resolve to surpass him strengthened.
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。
“Faster!” I screamed and in that instant, I felt like Superman.
“YiRou! YiRou! YiRou!”The whole school was cheering my name!
高二级英语期中考试 参考答案
阅读理解
CBA BDAC ACDC CABD EBFDA
完形填空
BDABC AACBC DABCB
语义匹配
BCACD
课文填空
Passage 1
facilitate 42. examine 43. adapt bining
45.positive 46. negative
Passage 2
comprehensive 48. increase 49. causing 50. warned
appropriate 52. trend 53. price
Passage 3
abandoned 55. rescue 56. blankets 57. panic
Passage 4
convey 59. sorrow 60. literary
语法填空
beauty 62. wrote 63. as 64. that 65.to grow
biggest 67. traditional 68. achievements 69. its 70. to
单句填空
thorough 72. division mitment
74.seize 75. enthusiastic
完成句子
to enhance your capacity of 77. on behalf of the staff
78. There’s nothing like 79. have an urge to
80. Under his guidance
应用文写作
Dear John,
There’ll be a short video contest themed the worldwide influence of Chinese traditional culture next month in my school. I intend to take part in it. Would you please provide some related materials for me In these videos, you may show scenes of local people learning Chinese kung fu, traditional Chinese musical instruments and so on. You may also record people enjoying Chinese cuisine or seeing a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I'll be grateful for any help you can offer.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写
“Faster!" I screamed and in that instant, I felt like Superman. Julius was still ahead of me. My eyes nearly popped out of my head. The war continued but the finishing line was within reach. Using my last ounce of energy, I raced past Julius! For the first time, I had passed the finishing line before Julius! Drops of sweat rolled down my cheeks, mixing with the intense expression on my face. This was not just a race——it was a representation of my will power, a proof of the depths of my resolve.
“YiRou!YiRou!YiRou!”The whole school was cheering my name! l stood there excited. Julius, out of breath reached out to shake my hand. “That was a brilliant race! I hope that I can race with you again." Soon after, I collapsed as everyone came to congratulate me. They gave me warm pats on the back. I was so tired that all I managed to do was smile at them. “Thank you for all the support! It really was a challenge!"
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