梅州市高中期末考试高二英语参考答案
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节 阅读（共 10小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）
1-15 CDBCC 6-10 ADABB
第二节 （共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）
11-15 BEAFD
第三部分 英语知识运用（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）
16-20 BADCD 21-25 CDCAD 26-30 BACBA
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
31. better 32. off 33. is done 34.requires 35. to apply
36. depending 37. that 38. a 39. successful 40. guidance
第四部分 写作（共五节，满分50分）
第一节 单词拼写（共 10小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
41.belongings 42.disability 43.racial 44.refreshed 45.dusty
46. straightforward 47.discipline 48.channels 49.policies 50.saleswoman
第二节 完成句子（共 5小题；每小题 2 分，满分10分）
51. is composed of / is made up of / consists of 52. in harmony with
53. came to a conclusion / drew a conclusion 54. set sail 55. make fire
第三节 课文默写（共 5小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
56. Science is my most challenging subject as my students have no concept of doing
experiments.
57. For young people, there is plenty of time to change bad habits.
58. Tony / He was tall and handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice, although his
facial expression never changed.
59. Their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
60. At the age of 19, I am fit and full of vigour.
第四节 书面表达（共 1小题；满分 15 分）
One possible version:
Dear Larry,
I’m writing to extend a warm invitation for you to participate in an English speech contest in our school, whose theme is “Adversity and Courage”.
The contest will be held on July 15th in the school lecture hall, and it’s scheduled to begin at 9:00 am, lasting for two hours. Students will share their personal stories of demonstrating courage and bravery in the face of adversity. Moreover, five teachers will be invited to be judges and the top ten students will be given awards.
I believe that your unique experiences as an exchange student would contribute greatly to the depth and diversity of the e and join us.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
应用文英语作文评分标准“易理解”版
综合评价，兼顾要点（内容包括：1. 发出邀请；2. 比赛信息；3. 表达期待。）书写等。
第五档（13-15）：有多个漂亮的句子第四档（10-12）：有漂亮的句子
第三档（7-9 分）：有正确的句子第二档（4-6 分）：看上去像句子第一档（1-3 分）：有相关的词
0 分： 无任何写作痕迹
第五节 读后续写（共 1小题；满分 25 分）
One possible version:
But Dylan continued to follow his dream. During his time at the shelter, Dylan had to go to work at the recreation center after school. He then hurried back to the shelter at 9 p.m. so that he could do his homework for two hours before the lights were off. The noise didn’t bother him as he was focused on his study and the promise that he had made to his mother. All of these had continued until he finally finished the entrance exam and submitted the application to his dream college.
Weeks after his application, an envelope carrying good news arrived. It was the admission letter from the College of New Jersey! All of Dylan’s hard work proved to be worthwhile. In great excitement, he rushed back to the shelter and handed the letter over to his mother, who cried out of joy. Going through homelessness let the family know that there will always be obstacles, but now with Dylan’s great news, the future looks much brighter than before.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了迪伦和母亲Khadine及双胞胎弟弟一起搬到美国，希望有新的开始，但是生活却过得不如意，双胞胎弟弟有严重的心脏病，Khadine需要打工赚钱，迪伦负责照顾弟弟，迪伦相信教育是他们摆脱困境的唯一出路，所以他向母亲承诺，他将是家里第一个上大学的人，他刻苦学习，但在迪伦大学入学考试的几周前，他家因为付不起房租而不得不住在收容所，但那不是一个学习的好场所。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“但迪伦继续追寻他的梦想。”可知，第一段可描写迪伦如何刻苦学习。
②由第二段首句内容“申请几周后，他收到了一个信封，里面有好消息。”可知，第二段可描写迪伦考上了大学以及母亲知道后的反应。
2.续写线索：白天工作迪伦——迪伦晚上专心学习——完成入学考试——收到录取通知书——递给母亲通知书——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①专心学习：focus on one’s study/concentrate on one’s study
②完成：finish/complete
③递给某人某物：hand sth. to sb./pass sth. to sb
情绪类
①激动：excitement/thrill
②高兴：joy/delight
【点睛】[高分句型1] The noise didn’t bother him as he was focused on his study and the promise that he had made to his mother. (由that引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] In great excitement, he rushed back to the shelter and handed the letter over to his mother, who cried out of joy. (由关系代词who引导非限制性定语从句)
读后续写评分标准“易理解”版
综合评价，兼顾要点
（续写内容的质量、续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度） 第五档（21-25）：有多个漂亮的句子
第四档（16-20）：有漂亮的句子 第三档（11-15 分）：有正确的句子第二档（6-10 分）：看上去像句子第一档（1-5 分）：有相关的词
0 分： 无任何写作痕迹梅州市高中期末考试试卷（2024.7）
高 二 英 语
本试卷共6页，满分130分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列三篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Our school is looking for paid members to sit on the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering. The Board plays an important role in influencing the development and delivery of the volunteering service. Its aim is to find volunteering opportunities for students and teachers at school.
Volunteering, which has the potential to create positive social impact, is key to school. The Board will ensure that students’ needs are at the core of the service so that all King’s students can make a difference. This year, the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering’s topics include:
● Volunteering opportunities for the disabled.
● Promotion of the Board’s service.
● How to recognize and reward volunteers.
● Comment on the Board’s work.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity open to all studying at school, no matter how much or how little you have volunteered. The Board will be run both online and in-person, and board members will be paid the London Living Wage （ 11.95 per hour） via King’s Talent Bank.
The application deadline is 23:59 on Friday, 31st July 2024.
Apply via the form below, using your school email address.
1. What does the Board aim to do for those at school
A. Perform voluntary work. B. Provide learning opportunities.
C. Disco ver volunteering chances. D. Meet their academic needs.
2. Which of the following is a possible topic for this year’s arrangement
A. Training voluntary workers. B. Taking care of people with disabilities.
C. Running the Board online. D. Comment on the Board’s performance.
3. Who can apply to be a member of the Board at King’s
A. The teachers. B. The students.
C. The graduates. D. The working staff.
B
My Biggest Challenge
As a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I’d always fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity and to write about it afterwards. I was unwilling, to say the least.
I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I’d never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I’d be climbing.
Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hike s with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountain s to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.
All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I’d done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I’d experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.
And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I’m amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared Possibly. Would I be back for another go Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.
4. At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______.
A. disappointment in the coming adventure.
B. expectation of writing about his experience.
C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he’d been offered.
D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.
5. What did the author realize during his climb training
A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.
B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.
C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.
D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.
6. How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain
A. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to do it again.
B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.
C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.
D. He was regretful that it wasn’t as smooth as imagined.
C
According to new studies, many birds in the Amazon rainforest have become smaller as temperatures have increased. The difference hasn’t been obvious, but it has been significant enough that some scientists have suggested it’s a universal response to climate change.
But new research finds that the body size reductions aren’t happening across the board with some large - brained birds having much less significant changes.
For the study, researchers studied some data on about 70, 000 birds that had died when they crashed into buildings in Chicago from 1978 to 2016. They added data on brain volume and lifespan（寿命） for 49 of the 52 species of migratory birds（候鸟） in the original study.
They found that birds with very large brains had reductions in overall body size that were about one-third of the reductions noted in birds with smaller brains. They thought that in birds, the species with big brains are the ones that build tools, manage to survive in tough environments, live longer, invest more time and energy into raising babies, and end up surviving better in the wild.
Researchers aren’t certain exactly how warmer temperatures might lead to decreasing body size in birds, but they are considering two possible explanations, which could even be happening at the same time. First, natural selection might be favoring birds that can dissipate heat better. This is because smaller birds have higher ratios（比例） of surface area to volume, so being small can help birds stay cool. Second, warmer summers might have less food available for birds at the time when they are feeding their babies. In that case, birds might be getting smaller because of decreased food over the years.
The findings don’t suggest that climate change is having zero impact on bigger-brained birds, but researchers believe these findings can info rm us of climate change and help set conservation priorities.
7. How does climate change affect birds
A. Their brain size expands. B. Their lifespan shortens.
C. Their body temperature rises. D. Their body size shrinks.
8. How did the scientists do the research
A. By analyzing the bird data. B. By observing the birds dying.
C. By studying the bird death rate. D. By clarifying the bird species.
9. Which word can best replace the underlined word “dissipate” in paragraph 5
A. absorb B. lose C. hold D. use
10. What can be the best title for the text
A. Birds’ Body Sizes Vary B. Brain Size Matters for Birds
C. Climate changes Sharply D. Temperature Rises Globally
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, and everything else in between.
11 We dance from Florida to Alaska, from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at weddings, birthdays, office parties and just to fill the time.
“I adore dancing,” says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. “I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life.” Bridges runs dance classes for all ages. “Teaching dance is wonderful. 12 It’s great to watch them. For many of them, it’s a way of meeting people and having a social life.”
13 “I can tell you about one young couple,” says Bridges. “They’re learning to do traditional dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile. 14 ”
So, do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier Andrea Hillier says, “Dance, like the pattern of a beating heart, is life. Even after all these years, I want to get better and better. 15 I find it hard to stop! Dancing reminds me I’m alive.”
A. So why do we dance
B. Dance in the U. S. is everywhere.
C. If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.
D. I keep practicing even when I ’m extremely tired.
E. My older students say it makes them feel young.
F. Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.
G. They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
If a cheetah（猎豹）, a wolf and a well-trained human all entered a marathon, who would win
The cheetah would definitely take an early 16 . The wolf would probably pass the cheetah after a few miles. But at the end of the 26 miles, the human would be the first to cross the 17 line.
Humans have only two legs but a（n） 18 capacity for running. Our powerful lungs give us the stamina needed to run great distances. And because we can sweat, we can control our body 19 while we run. Why are we so good at running Running was necessary for early human 20 . Of course, we don’t often need to run for survival these days. All the same, running 21 to play an important role in human cultures all over the world.
Marathon running is perhaps the best-known example of human running 22 . That is because it is a big business. Millions of people worldwide watch on television as elite runners 23 for millions of dollars. And, of course, businesses 24 products such as athletic shoes during the competition.
How does someone become an elite marathoner The 25 runners of Kenya seem to have found the answer. Iten is a small farming town in Kenya’s western highlands. It is also home to seven of the world’s top ten marathon winners. Most of them are 26 of the Kalenjin tribe. They tend to have 27 bodies for running. Their slim bodies, long legs and short waists concentrate 28 where a runner needs it most — the legs.
And because Iten is 8,000 feet above sea level, the Kalenjini 29 an enormous lung capacity. They need it to get oxygen out of the thin air. This gives the Kalenjini an important 30 when they compete in races at lower altitude.
16. A. end B. lead C. start D. jump
17. A. finish B. parallel C. boundary D. vertical
18. A. limited B. reduced C. intelligent D. incredible
19. A. balance B. performance C. temperature D. guard
20. A. conflict B. spirit C. prosperity D. survival
21. A. fails B. ceases C. continues D. declines
22. A. innovation B. history C. speed D. culture
23. A. pay B. account C. compete D. search
24. A. promote B. purchase C. award D. restrict
25. A. backward B. stubborn C. responsible D. legendary
26. A. guests B. members C. coaches D. referees
27. A. ideal B. fragile C. rigid D. flexible
28. A. attention B. effort C. power D. oxygen
29. A. release B. develop C. calculate D. devise
30. A. edge B. inspiration C. impression D. obstacle
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about the things that get 31 （good） with time:antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over the years.
Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows:Three minutes on stage, 10 years 32 stage. It’s meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that ensure that any performance 33 （do） the way the forefathers wanted it.
Peking Opera is demanding because of the extensive list of skills it 34 （require）. A performer is an actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They’re also expected 35 （apply） delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and, 36 （depend） on their character, perform on stage in 15cm platform shoes.
There is so much to take in 37 disciples（学徒） usually start their career as young children, spending years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.
So what chance does 38 theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand against Peking Opera Do I have what it takes to put on a 39 （success） show There’s only one way to find out: I’m rolling up my sleeves and training under the 40 （guide） of senior stage masters in the field.
第四部分 写作（共五节，满分70分）
第一节 词汇运用（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
根据括号里所给的单词或中文提示，写出句子中所空缺的单词的正确形式。
41. When you get off the bus, do not forget to take all your ______ （belong）.
42. In the face of his physical ______ （disable）, the little boy doesn’t lose heart.
43. The poem is about the dream of a world free of ______ （race） prejudice.
44. What do you usually do to get ______ （refresh） when you are tired or stressed out
45. It takes me only a few minutes to walk to school down a ______ （dust） track covered in weeds.
46. They have a ______（坦率的） and free-and-easy attitude towards life.
47. To reach the goal of change, a person must show some ______（自制力）.
48. These land and sea routes remained active ______（航道） between other cultures for centuries.
49. Governments need to consider making ______（政策） and taking appropriate actions and measures.
50. The ______（女售货员） was rude to her, so she rang the robot and told him she was being treated badly.
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据句意和中文提示，用所学短语的正确形式完成句子。
51.生活由许多要素组成，如家庭、朋友、学习、工作、娱乐等。
Life ______ many elements, such as family, friends, study, work, entertainment, and so on.
52.人类应该学会与动物和谐相处。
Humans should learn to live ______ animals.
53.昨天我从亲身经历中得出结论：有志者，事竟成。
Yesterday I ______ from my own experience that where there is a will there is a way.
54.20分钟以后这艘船将起航前往海南。
The ship will ______ and head for Hainan in twenty minutes.
55.过去在农村，寒冷的日子里，人们会生火取暖。
In the past in the countryside, people would ______ to keep warm on cold days.
第三节 课文默写（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据中文意思，把对应的课文英语句子默写出来。
56.科学课是我最具挑战性的科目，因为我的学生没有做实验的概念。
_______________________________________________________________________________________
57.对年轻人来说，有大量的时间可以改变不良习惯。
_______________________________________________________________________________________
58.托尼高大英俊，头发顺滑，嗓音低沉，不过他的面部表情始终不变。
_______________________________________________________________________________________
59.他们的友善和热情让我无论走到哪里都有宾至如归的感觉。
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60.我今年19岁，身体健康，精力充沛。
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第四节 书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）
假定你是李华。你校将举办主题为“困境与勇气”（Adversity and Courage）的英语演讲比赛。请给你校的交换生Larry写封邮件，邀请他参赛，内容包括：1.发出邀请；2.比赛信息；3.表达期待。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Larry,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第五节 读后续写（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。
When Dylan was just seven years old, he moved to the United States with his mother, Khadine, and his twin younger brothers. The family hoped that their new home would allow them to start over and find success. However, their dream didn’t work out exactly as they imagined it would.
Life as a single mother supporting three kids is incredibly difficult, but Khadine had a particularly difficult time after her twin sons had been diagnosed with serious heart conditions. As a result, the boys suffered from dangerous symptoms and required 24-hour care. As Khadine had to work three jobs to support her family financially, it became Dylan’s responsibility to look after his young brothers. To relieve Mom’s stress, Dylan also found a part-time job at a recreation center.
While Dylan never considered his family to be a burden to him, seeing his mother and brothers become vulnerable（脆弱的） made him determined to plan his future out correctly. He believed education was the only way out of their struggle, so he made a promise to his mother that he would be the first one in the family to go to college.
For that promise, Dylan made use of each and every minute to study while taking care of his brothers. He soon became an honor student at Henry High School and took several advanced classes to keep his grades up. The College of New Jersey was his top choice. He was determined to put that admission letter in his mother’s hands.
However, weeks before Dylan’s college entrance exam, both his family and his determination were tested again when Khadine fell ill and was unable to work for a while. Soon, the bills became unmanageable and the landlord evicted（驱逐） Dylan’s family after Khadine couldn’t pay the rent. The family had no choice but to live in the shelter. The place wasn’t an ideal place to study. It was often noisy and crowded, and the lights would go out at a certain time after 11 p. m.
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。
But Dylan continued to follow his dream.
Weeks after his application, an envelope carrying good news arrived.
