江西省景德镇市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末考试英语试题（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）

景德镇市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末考试
英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是 C。
1. What will the speakers do on Thursday
A. Play football. B. Watch a movie. C. Go hiking.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Place an order. B. Design a uniform. C. Form a team.
3. What is Sally's favorite city
A. Paris. B. Madrid. C. Venice.
4. Where will the speakers go
A. To a cafe. B. To a dessert shop. C. To a bookstore.
5. What relation is Mr. Gomez to the man
A. His teacher. B. His client. C. His boss.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man doing
A. Driving a car. B. Repairing a car. C. Borrowing a car.
7. How does the man sound in the end
A. Confused. B. Hesitant. C. Confident.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至 10题。
8. What are the speakers discussing
A. A job candidate. B. A new workmate. C. Travel arrangements.
9. How does Steven Johnson impress the man
A. By his working experiences.
B. By his communication skills.
C. By his international background.
10. When will the speakers meet Steven Johnson
A. Tomorrow. B. Next week. C. The week after next.
听下面一段对话，回答第11 至 13 题。
11. What will the man do on Monday
A. Start a new position. B. Pack his belongings. C. Attend a meeting.
12. What is the man busy doing now
A. Moving to his new office. B. Checking off office supplies.
C. Preparing for a promotion campaign.
13. What does the woman offer to do
A. Review an expense report. B. Provide the man with supplies.
C. Arrange a company celebration.
听下面一段对话，回答第14 至 17题。
14. Where will the event take place
A. At a coffee shop. B. At a music hall. C. At a park.
15. Why did the woman choose the location
A. It's private. B. It's family friendly.
C. It's requested by the charity.
16. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Organize some activities. B. Contribute some money. C. Contact some bands.
17. What is the event's purpose
A. To hear some live music. B. To help an animal shelter. C. To have some family fun.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did the speaker learn Arabic
A. She wanted to study in Cairo.
B. She was inspired by her teacher.
C. She became interested in the culture.
19. What is the biggest challenge of learning Arabic for the speaker
A. Suffering from culture shock.
B· Finding a hotel and accommodation.
C. Mastering written and spoken Arabic.
20. What excites the speaker most
A. Being invited to a meal. B. Shopping at a local market.
C. Getting to know the locals.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. What is the special part of Master Class
A. It offers writing courses.
B. Students can learn by their own speed.
C. It offers chances for students to publish works.
D. Students can overcome their doubts associated with writing.
22. From which website can you get things free of charge
A. Catapult. B. Master Class. C. One Story. D. Write or Die Magazine.
23. What is the text
A. An advertisement. B. A document. C. Short fiction. D. A course report.
B
Bartek Ostalowski lost both his arms in a terrible accident in 2006, but that wasn't enough to kill his dream of one day becoming a professional racecar driver. Finding himself armless at just 20 years old and faced with the difficult task of learning to drive a car on a race circuit must have been quite the shock for Bartek, but he mustered the courage and the drive to push' on. In three years, he became a master of driving a racecar with his feet. Today, Bartek Ostalowski is the world's only professional sport driver who drives using his feet.
In order to deal with his physical limitations, Bartek transformed his racecar according to his needs, adding a new engine, and stronger transmission(变速器). The ambitious Polish driver uses his right foot to control the pedals, while moving on with his left one. The racecar is controlled with the shoulder.
"After my accident, I was looking for a solution. I asked myself if I wanted to race again what would I need to do ” Bartek told the reporter of Business Insider. “I heard about someone in Poland who, like me, had no arms, but he drove a car on a daily basis with no problem. After meeting him, my dream and passion for motorsports were alive and strong, and I made the decision to return to racing one day.”
In 2019, Ostalowski finished in ninth place out of 50 drivers in the Polish Drift Championship, one of the most competitive championship series in all of Europe, and the year before that, he won the international Czech Drift Series, beating dozens of other professional sports drivers.
“Of course I encourage other people with disabilities to get involved in motorsports. It's a beautiful passion and I think a great form of recovery too. So make your dreams come true, ”the Polish driver said.
24. What is special about Bartek Ostalowski
A. He lost his arms. B. He is a racecar driver.
C. He drives the racecar with feet. D. He becomes a master of driving a racecar.
25. Who encouraged Bartek Ostalowski most according to the text
A. A driving master. B. A disabled driver.
C. A great champion. D. A newspaper reporter.
26. How does the author think of Bartek Ostalowski according to paragraph 4
A. Admiring. B. Frightening. C. Interesting. D. Embarrassing.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. A story about a dream coming true
B. A great celebrity rising from a terrible accident
C. The man with courage and drive on a race circuit
D. The only armless professional sports driver in the world
C
When Tanvi Sinha first got into accounting 17 years ago, she worked from the office every day, even Saturdays in the busy season. She enjoyed lunches out with colleagues and opportunities to learn just by listening and watching others. She grew professionally rapidly. However, a new report from Gallup finds that large numbers of workers, especially Gen Zers, are not engaged with their jobs in the USA.
The Gallup survey of roughly 67,000 people in 2022 found only 32% of workers are engaged with their work compared with 36% in 2020. The share of workers found to be“ disengaged” has risen since 2020, while the share of those in the middle, those considered "not engaged", has remained about the same.
Engagement had been rising in the decade before 2020, but started to fall in 2021. Younger workers have seen a bigger drop in engagement than older ones. Those under 35 reported feeling less heard and less cared about at work. Fewer Gen Zers and young people reported having someone at work who encourages their development and fewer opportunities to learn and grow.
Having disengaged workers can be highly damaging the companies. Employees, who are not getting most of their workplace needs satisfied, often share their negativity with other people. That could bring down company morale(士气). And, the whole company will stay in a strange situation: Half-dead. And the number of workers who said their company cares about their overall wellbeing has fallen dramatically, from about 50% early in the pandemic, when many companies provided all kinds of accommodations for employees, to nothing today, which, however, worsens the engagement.
28. Why is Tanvi Sinha mentioned in the beginning of the text
A. To lead to the topic. B. To cause an argument.
C. To set an example for the readers. D. To attract the attention of readers.
29. What caused the bigger drop in engagement according to the young
A. Getting sick. B. Earning less.
C. Being ignored. D. Lacking friendship.
30. What is the author's attitude towards the present situation
A. Worried B. Doubtful. C. Optimistic. D. Supportive.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. The young men need new jobs now.
B. The employers need more attention.
C. More engagement has been stressed in companies.
D. Employee engagement has fallen since 2020 in the USA.
D
Humans produce more than 300 million tons of plastic every year. Almost half of that winds up in landfills, and up to 12 million tons pollute the oceans. So far there, is no effective way to get rid of it, but a new study suggests an answer may lie in the stomachs of some hungry worms.
Researchers in Spain and England recently found that the worms of the greater w ax moth can break down polyethylene, which accounts for 40% of plastics. The team left 100 wax worms on a commercial polyethylene shopping bag for 12 hours, and the worms consumed and broke down about 92 milligrams, or almost 3% of it. To confirm that the worms’ chewing alone was not responsible for the polyethylene breakdown, the researchers made some worms into paste(糊状物) and applied it to plastic films. 14 hours later the films had lost 13% of their mass — apparently broken down by enzymes(酶) from the worms’ stomachs. Their findings were published in Current Biology in 2017.
Federica Bertocchini’ co-author of the study, says the worms’ ability to break down their everyday food — beeswax — also allows them to break down plastic. " Wax is a complex mixture, but the basic bond in polyethylene, the carbon-carbon bond, is there as well, " she explains, " The w ax worm evolved a method or system to break this bond. "
Jennifer DeBruyn, a microbiologist at the University of Tennessee, who was not involved in the study, says it is not surprising that such worms can break down polyethylene. But compared with previous studies, she finds the speed of breaking down in this one exciting. The next step, DeBruyn says, will be to identify the cause of the breakdown. Is it an enzyme produced by the worm itself or by its gut microbes(肠道微生物)
Bertocchini agrees and hopes her team’ s findings might one day help employ the enzyme to break down plastics in landfills. But she expects using the chemical in some kind of industrial process — not simply " millions of worms thrown on top of the plastic."
32. What can we learn about the worms in the study
A. They take plastics as their everyday food.
B. They are newly evolved creatures.
C. They can consume plastics.
D. They wind up in landfills.
33. According to Jennifer DeBruyn, the next step of the study is to .
A. identify other means of the breakdown
B. find out the source of the enzyme
C. confirm the research findings
D. increase the breakdown speed
34. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the chemical might .
A. help to raise worms B. help make plastic bags
C. be used to clean the oceans D. be produced in factories in future
35. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain a study method on worms.
B. To introduce the diet of a special worm.
C. To present a way to break down plastics.
D. To propose new means to keep eco-balance.
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。
Though there is nothing essentially wrong with any kind of emotion, some of them can lead to major amounts of distress(痛苦) when left unchecked.36. Here are some of them:
Take precautions against your emotional triggers. Your triggers are the activities, people, places, things, or events that consistently bring out particular emotions in you.37.
Do nothing if someone is trying to frustrate you. If you can tell that someone is bothering you just to egg you on, take a deep breath and stay calm.38. When you maintain your cool, the person egging you on will become frustrated and eventually stop.
39. If you feel yourself reacting to strong emotions in a way that's typical for you, stop yourself. Take a moment and think about what would happen if you tried what is different from your usual reaction. How would the outcome change If it would become positive or productive, try that new method instead of your old one.
Remove yourself from a situation that generates negative feelings.40. If a situation can be reworked relatively easily and without hurting others, do what you can to remove yourself from it and your negative feelings.
A. Sometimes the best reaction is walking away.
B. Spzak calmly and refuse to let him get to you.
C. If necessary, you can turn to your friends for help.
D. Consider what you have experienced in a positive way.
E. Try doing the opposite of what you would normally do.
F. Once you know your triggers(诱因) , you can plan for them and mentally prepare yourself.
G. Thankfully, there are numerous techniques to react to these negative feelings in a healthy way.
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。
I tightly held the seat under me as the jeep raced forward, bouncing me into the air. I. a bookish Manhattanite, 41 solo north of the Arctic Circle to the Swedish Lapland. I didn't want to 42 my fortieth birthday as a day I was chained with my office work. Feeling an urgency to live life to the 43 , I answered the call of the wild.
I booked a Husky sledding tour and 44 myself that I would be safe on the journey. Yet, I still doubted my ability to steer the 45 dogs. What if the sled stopped halfway and the 46 began to crack under us
After struggling into multiple layers of clothing. I boarded and looked like a fat monster. With the pack of Huskies 47 in the noise of bar!:s and howls, I hit the open rough road.
While speeding down, I could even hear the snow crunching under us. With 48 eyes, I tried to avoid any possible dangers. I didn't want to put my own life 49 .
Eventually, the pack of Huskies had brought my 50 into the unknown. A vast stretch of wild opened before us. Tall conifers(松柏) 51 a tunnel of trees. I desired to catch a glimpse of the native wildlife-the quiet moose. the arctic fox, the magical reindeer, which seemed straight from a storybook. I was searching, like the Huskies, all senses 52 ,eager for adventure.
I strained my eyes as far as they could see 53 paths met milky-white sky. Perhaps the earth and the he aven were one. Perhaps life wasn't so much about 54 the reins(缰绳) but letting go and trusting the adventure. Perhaps we even need a little rough weather, the slippery snow, to experience the 55 of challenging the wild.
41. A. traveled B. settled C. hiked D. dreamed
42. A. get along with B.keep up with C. make up for D. look back on
43. A. coldest B. largest C. fairest D. fullest
44. A. requested B. convinced C. forgave D. declared
45. A. freezing B. emotional C. energetic D. dangerous
46. A. car B. ice C. rock D. air
47. A. feeding B. training C. erupting D. living
48. A. patient B. sensitive C. watchful D. generous
49. A. with ease B. under control C. in return D. at risk
50. A. journey B. work C. future D. thought
51. A. grew B. covered C. lifted D. created
52. A. absent B. alert C. dull D. obvious
53. A. muddy B. tough C. snowy D. busy
54. A. tightening B. fixing C. loosening D. breaking
55. A. pain B. joy C. hope D. sorrow
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。
Ma Mian Qun, also known 56 “horse face pleats (褶) skirt”, is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. The question of why Ma Mian Qun is named has always been puzzling. In fact, “Ma Mian” is a kind of structure used for 57 (defend) in the city wall system.
But whether its name is really related to the city wall remains 58 (explore). All the books about Ma Mian Qun, whether they are related to 59 (costume), operas or cultural relics, only show that the smooth surface without pleats in the middle is called “MaMian”, 60 there is no further explanation for the source of “Ma Mian”.
The Chinese horse face pleats skirt showcases 61 unique structural design that pairs practicality with elegance. The skirt starts with a snug waist and fans out to wider hem, with pleats that are 62 (typical) around 30 centimeters deep. This allows for a full range of motion, 63 (reflect) the traditional need for both beauty and usefulness in Chinese clothing.
In Chinese culture, horse face pleats skirt represents the tradition. The pleats signify wealth and status, while the colors used, such as red and yellow, 64 (tie) to luck and dignity respectively. Today, it tends to be popular among young people, 65 is a great example of how traditional styles can be mixed into modern fashion.
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，上周参加了全市中学生英语口语大赛。请你写一封邮件给英国笔友Peter，与他分享参赛心得，内容包括：
1.参赛过程； 2.参赛收获。
第二节(满分 25 分)
In our kitchen, there was a wooden table and three chairs—one for Dad, one for Mom, and one for me. In the cellar(地窖), the very last jar of apple jam lay quietly on the shelf, waiting to be turned into an apple pie when Dad came back. Mom sat at one end of the table. I sat in the middle between her and Dad. I tried not to look at Dad's empty place. Dad had gone to the city to look for work for a long time.
Every night, I lay awake in bed and waited for the train to stop. I waited to hear the creaky(嘎吱作响的) sound of the gate Dad was going to fix when he came home. I waited to hear the sound of his work boots dropping on the step by the kitchen door, and his voice calling, “I'm home! ”
Every night, as I lay there, I stared at the window and the curtains made of empty flour sacks(麻袋) by Mom.
Every night, Mom came to kiss me goodnight—after the train had gone by. She was listening, too. “Go to sleep. Your dad will be home soon. Maybe for the holiday.”
Time dragging by, finally came the day before the holiday. I went to sleep with the sound of train wheels in my head, whispering, “Maybe tomorrow, maybe tomorrow.”
Early the next morning, the smell of coffee woke me. I ran into the kitchen. There he was! Dad lifted me onto his shoulders and pretended to stagger from my weight. “How's my boy You've gotten so big that I can barely lift you up any more.”
He put me down, and I stared at the two sacks on the table. One said FLOUR—I knew that word. I tried reading the other: S-U-G-A-R. Dad whistled admiringly and winked at me. Mom and I had been practicing my letters most days. I could see that Mom was pleased with me. “I'm going to bake a pie for your Dad's homecoming dinner. Jimmy, bring me that jar of apple jam from the shelf in the cellar, ”Mom smiled at me.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Hearing this, I took the steps two at a time to the cellar.
“Never mind, boy, accidents happen,” Dad said and wiped my tears.
景德镇市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末考试
英语试卷答案
一、 听力：
1-5: BACBC 6-10: BCAAC 11-15:AABAB 16-20:CBBCA
二、阅读：
21-23:BDA 24-27: CBAD 28-31:ACAD 32-35:CBDC
36-40 GFBEA
三、语言运用
第一节：完形填空
41-45: ADDBC 46-50: BCCDA 51-55:DBCAB
第二节填词：
56. as 57. defence/defense 58. to be explored 59. costumes
60. but 61. a 62. typically 63. reflecting 64. are tied 65. which
四、写作
第一节 应用文：
Dear Peter,
Last week witnessed my participation in the city-wide English and Chinese language competition for middle school students. I wanted to share with you my invaluable experience.
During the competition, I had to demonstrate my language skills through different activities, like a speech and a written test. A bit nervous though I was initially, I managed to stay focused and tried my utmost. What I have gleaned from this competition is that new expressions and vocabulary should be accumulated on a daily basis rather than cramming before tests. Additionally, I had the chance to interact with peer students from diversified schools and to make new friends. Overall, it was an enriching and fruitful experience.
I hope to hear from you soon and learn about any competitions or events that you have participated in.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写：
Hearing this, I took the steps two at a time to the cellar. “No problem.” I jumped at the request and rushed downstairs. The jar just stood quietly on the shelf, but it seemed a bit high. I climbed up the chair nearby and extended my arms as long as possible. When I just grasped the jar. I lost my balance and fell down. I couldn't help crying. What made me sad was not the pain but the jam —now scattered everywhere. There came Dad's footsteps and Mom's voice. “Are you hurt ” I shook my head slightly. Mom helped me up and asked me to go upstairs. With heavy footsteps, I moved slowly and tears welled up in my eyes .
“Never mind, boy, accidents happen,” Dad said and wiped my tears. “But I ruined your homecoming dinner.” Sorrow overwhelmed me and I kept sobbing. Dad smiled gently and uttered, “My homecoming dinner is not about the pie ,but about you and your mom.” Hearing this, I stopped sobbing and swiftly dealt with the mess. “How about an apple pie without apple jam ” Mom came upstairs and cut in. Dad and I exchanged a glance and nodded. After a while, I found myself sitting in the chair, and this time, I still sat in the middle between Dad and Mom. Though sugar-free, the apple pie tasted sweeter than ever before.
听力原文
1. 【】原文】M: Hey, that new superhero movie is out this weekend! But we're going hiking. Maybe we can go during the week
W: Okay. It's showing on Tuesday and Thursday.
M: Let's go on Thursday. I play football on Mondays and Tuesdays.
W: Perfect, let's do it!
2. 【原文】M: Good afternoon. I'm calling about ordering some uniforms for my baseball team.
W: OK. Do you have a design in mind If not, you can use our website to view different styles. Then you can submit your order through the site, too.
3. 【原文】W: Jeremy, Europe is amazing!
M: Oh Sally, that's so cool. What's the best place that you went to
W: It's hard to choose. I really love Paris and Madrid but it has to be Venice as the architecture is just breath-taking.
4.【原文】W: Hey Tom! Are you going to the cafe downstairs to get a cup of coffee
M: No, that's closed. I'm going to the dessert shop by the bookstore on the next street.
W: Do you mind if I go with you
M: Not at all. I feel lonely going by myself anyway.
5. 【原文】W: Jack, Mr. Gomez wants to see you in his office.
M: Do you know why I hope I haven't done anything wrong.
W: Relax. He just wants to go over some client data.
第二节(共 15小题;每小题 1.5分, 满分 22.5分)
6.【原文】W: I can't believe my car died! Thanks for giving me a hand.
M: Anytime.
W: You look like you know what you're doing.
M: My dad's a mechanic, so he taught me a few tricks of the trade.
W: Do you think it'll make much longer
M: Just another couple of minutes, and you'll be able to hit the road.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
7.【原文】M: Have you reviewed the application letter of Steven Johnson His experiences are pretty impressive.
W: I have noticed he won pretty big contracts from a big international trade r last year.Do you think he would be a good fit for our company
M: Well, we have to see him in person before making any decisions. Should I arrange a formal interview with him
W: Actually, I'll be out of town next week, so why don't we set up a schedule in the following week
8.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【原文】W: Pablo, I heard about your promotion in today's regular meeting. Congratulations! When do you start your new position
M: Thanks very much! I start on Monday. Things are a little busy at the moment, though, because my new office is on a different floor, and I have to move all my personal belongings there.
W: I just took charge of the office supplies, so if you need anything to help you pack ,let me know.
M: That would actually be very helpful. I can't believe how many things I've collected over the years! Do you think I can get some cardboard boxes and tape
W: Sure you can. Oh, I'm supposed to give an expense report in five minutes. I'll come back to you later.
9.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【原文】W: Hey Terry, this charity fundraiser I'm organizing, it's going to be a big event!
M: Where are you hosting it, Mary
W: Here in this coffee shop. There's space for live music, food, and lots of activities for kids.
M: Oh, I assumed you would do it at a music hall.
W: We considered it. But it wasn't available then. Then we decided either here or the park. Finally, we chose this shop as it's more family friendly.
M: Yeah, that makes sense, and I suppose this is more private compared to the park. What charity is it
W: A local animal shelter. I thought this would be a great way to raise awareness and funds. They always need a little support.
M: That's awesome. What can I do to help
W: Well, I was actually hoping you could lend me a hand with the music. You know a lot of bands, and I was thinking maybe you could help me book some acts for the event.
M: Sure, I'd be happy to help out. I'll see what I can do.
10.听下面一段独白， 回答以下小题。
【原文】W: Good evening, everyone. I recently learnt Arabic in Cairo as part of my degree. My interest in the language was due to the passion of our Arabic lecturer and as the course progressed, my interest in the culture also grew with it. I considered studying in the Middle East, but ultimately decided on Cairo due to its energetic cultural scene. However, in the city, we faced some challenges, including difficulties finding a hotel and accommodation as we were a group of unmarried individuals. Once settled, the culture shock was intense for some of us. One member of our group returned home within the first week. Luckily I became accustomed to the life in Cairo gradually. The biggest challenge of learning Arabic is the disconnection between the written and the spoken forms. Despite these challenges, learning Arabic has been a rewarding experience, including absorbing myself in the culture and getting to know the locals and even negotiating at a local market. Highlights were being invited to a traditional Arabic meal at one of the locals’ home and being able to confidently communicate. Overall, this experience was outside of my comfort zone and allowed me to learn and grow in interesting ways. I encourage others to consider involving themselves in new cultures and languages. Thanks for listening.