四川省达州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试英语试题（无答案，无听力原文及音频）

达州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试
英语试题
本试卷四部分，共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
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3. 考试结束后，将答题卡收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the man call the woman again
A. At 2:00. B. At 12:00. C. At 10:30.
2. What does the woman invite the man to do this evening
A. Celebrate her birthday. B. Go to the cinema. C. Watch a match.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new clothes shop. B. A clean street. C. A great location.
4. What does the woman think of the new place
A. Strange. B. Nice. C. Familiar.
5. Where did the woman put the passports
A. Behind the front door. B. In a small bag. C. On the kitchen table.
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至7题。
6. Where is the man going
A. To work. B. To home. C. To a station.
7. What will the woman do if it rains
A. Catch a taxi. B. Take a walk. C. Wait for the bus.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. Who is the man
A. The woman’s brother. B. The woman’s classmate. C. The woman’s neighbor.
9. Why did the man talk to the woman
A. To give a warning. B. To make an apology. C. To make a request.
10. What will the woman probably do next weekend morning
A. Put off playing the piano. B. Get up earlier. C. Make less noise.
听下面一段对话, 回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Cancel his party. B. Help her with the PPT. C. Get ready for a meeting.
12. What will the man do first this evening
A. He will send an email. B. He will deal with the PPT. C. He will throw a party.
13. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A. Happy. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
听下面一段对话, 回答第14至16题。
14. Where did Matt live eight years ago
A. In San Antonio. B. In Houston. C. In New York.
15. What did Janice do after graduating from university
A. She got married.
B. She opened a clothes shop.
C. She worked as a teacher.
16. What does Matt do probably
A. A rock star. B. A film maker. C. A shop owner.
听下面一段独白, 回答第17至20题。
17. Which country does the speaker consider safe
A. Singapore. B. Australia. C. The US.
18. When did the speaker come to China
A. Three years ago. B. Four years ago. C. Five years ago.
19. What did the speaker do first at the friend’s home
A. He learned how to make dumplings.
B. He watched the Chinese New Year Gala.
C. He got red envelopes in WeChat groups.
20. What was the speaker asked to bring to the party
A. A pair of earphones. B. Some red envelops. C. Some food and a gift.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题25分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Laid-back India
Visit spice farms, go boating on the backwaters and walk among the old buildings of Cochin on Village Ways’ new Spirit of the South trip. This program explores the Karnataka coast and Kerala over two exciting weeks, offering a relaxing and cheap access to India.
An Intro to Latin America
Less well known than Mexico but with just as much to offer families, Guatemala is an exciting introduction to Latin America. Stubborn Mule’s new two-week Best of Guatemala family itinerary (行程) includes going boating on Lake Atitlán and a tour of visiting and learning the Mayan ruins at Tikal. Kids also get the chance to cook pizza on top of Pacaya volcano.
Greek Island-hopping
This program gives families an exciting way to explore Greece, covering four travel days on national boat lines. Or for a trip with more support, try Olympic Holidays’ nine-night ‘family favourites’ itinerary, which includes a visit to the Dodecanese islands of Rhodes. Symi and Kos.
Ancient Treasures in Egypt
Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to open in early 2024 after years of construction, bringing together nearly 5,000 artifacts (手工艺品) from Tutankhamun’s Tomb. Now, it’s the time for history fans to book a trip to Egypt.
21. What can visitors do in Guatemala
A. Know Mayan ruins. B. Buy some pizza.
C. Visit spice farms. D. Explore Kerala.
22. Which program can be the best choice for a history lover
A. Laid-back India. B. Greek Island-hopping.
C. An Intro to Latin America. D. Ancient Treasures in Egypt.
23. Which magazine is the text probably taken from
A. Scientific American. B. All About Space.
C. National Geographic. D. Fast Company.
B
Recently, I found myself back at the Tube station. It had been my home station when I first lived in London in my 20s. When I stepped off the train and onto the platform, a strange thing happened. For a moment, I felt time collapse, and my feet automatically (自动地) picked up the way they’d followed every day for seven years.
At that time, I couldn’t have told you whether I was 24 or 42. The girl from the past and the woman here now were one and the same. I felt her enthusiasm and sense of self-belief, realizing them as real and as a memory at the same time. When I came out of the station, my body was made to go left — to follow the path home — until my mind corrected it, turned me right, and sent me off into the day. At that moment I was very clear about what I was thinking, but it made me wonder about what it’s like to go back.
When I stood at the station, however, I saw the advantage in looking back. I asked myself if my 24-year-old self would be proud of me today. Perhaps there would be something that she’d be excited about — the people I’ve worked with and the friends I’ve kept. Maybe that’s what she’d cherish, while I tried to explain to her the concepts of ‘cost-of-living’ and mortgage (按揭贷款).
Looking back also allowed me to remember how big she dreamed and how enthusiastically she believed in things. I remembered her love of fun and how much she enjoyed a party. For a few days after, I found myself turning to Apple Music lists belonging to my 24-year-old self and dancing to them, timelines merging once again. Looking back gives me the energy to move forwards.
24. What do we know about the author in her 20s
A. She walked to work every day. B. She worked in the Tube station. C. She lived alone in a train station. D. She lived in London for seven years.
25. What does the underlined part “sent me off into the day” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Led me towards the light. B. Brought me back to reality.
C. Made my dream a reality. D. Took me on the way home.
26. What would the author value if she could turn back to 24
A. Money. B. Workplace. C. Friendship. D. Education.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. 24-year-old Self Is Always with Me
B. My Old Days in London Benefit My Life
C. Double Selves Are My Best Self
D. Recalling the Past Gives Me Energy
C
A new report has showed that the number of birds illegally trapped and killed in Cyprus increased to more than 400,000 in the autumn of 2023. The report, published by BirdLife Cyprus and supported by RSPB and CABS, details how the number of birds killed has increased by an estimated 90,000 to 435,000.
Cyprus is a important stop-off point every autumn. Vast numbers of birds will stop here during their annual migration from Europe to Africa. Many birds touching down are illegally trapped and killed by criminal gangs (团伙), before being old to restaurants where they are eaten as an expensive local dish.
Autumn is the main trapping season in Cyprus, as migrating birds have built up their fat. People who illegally eat these bids consider them to be of better quality at this time of year, because of this higher fat content. After returning from Africa in the spring, the birds will reduce most of their fat and are judged to be of lower quality.
Since 2014, Cypriot law enforcement authorities (执法机构) and the anti-poaching unit (反偷猎小队) have worked with BirdLife Cyprus, the CABS and the RSPB, which has led to a huge drop in the number of traps found and birds killed.
Last autumn, however, the work of the anti-poaching unit decreased. This is thought to be a significant factor behind the 2023 increase in numbers. “Our international premiership has shown that we can deal with this criminal activity together. However, last autumn shows that more still needs to be done,” says Mark Thomas, head of RSPB investigations. “We cannot allow the progress we’ve made to be undone an bird killings to return to the previous annoying levels. By working together we can make this a thing of the past.”
28. What has been detailed in the report
A. How the number of killed birds increased.
B. How the migrating birds are trapped and killed.
C. How the anti-poaching unit worked with media.
D. How many migrating birds have been trapped so far.
29. What can be inferred from paragraphs 2-3
A. Illegally eating birds is very popular in Cyprus.
B. Birds migrate from Europe to Africa all year around.
C. Birds returning from Africa reduce greatly in number.
D. In Cyprus more birds are trapped in autumn than in spring.
30. What do Mark Thomas’s words mean
A. It’s impossible to control bird killing.
B. Teaming up can be more effective.
C. The anti-poaching unit did its best.
D. More measures should be adopted.
31. What do you think of the bird conservation in Cyprus according to the text
A. It remains challenging. B. It is a model of success.
C. It has promoted local tourism. D. It is well-organized.
D
Recently, an experimental pair of gloves has been invented. It isn’t fashionable or useful for keeping anyone’s hands warm. Instead, it serves a different purpose: teaching piano and other hands-on skills.
MIT graduate student Yiyue Luo and her colleagues created these “smart gloves” using touch technology. Researchers used the gloves to record one pianist’s hand movements while playing a song. They then received and sent on those movements to a student through fingertip vibrations. This will help the learner build muscle memory and perform the piece with greater accuracy. “Hand-based movements like piano playing are difficult to record and transfer.” Luo says. “But with these gloves, we can track one person’s touch experience and share it with another person to improve their touch learning process.”
When a piano teacher wearing the gloves repeatedly performed a tune, a machine-learning algorithm (算法) processed their movement on the keys and translated it into vibrations. Students wearing their own gloves then attempted to play the same tune, with the fingertip vibrations guiding them through proper movements. By the trials’ (试验) end, students who had practiced with the gloves could play more accurately than those who had not. “This type of learning is like when you’re first starting to ride a bike,” says engineer Marcia O’Malley. “You use the training wheels to get the feeling of properly riding the bike. Eventually you take them off and start to ride independently.”
Playing piano is often just for fun, but O’Malley adds that, with an improved algorithm, the new glove technology can someday help to teach crucial practices such as surgeries. “When vibration is actually felt directly at the point of action, we can act and learn quicker and with that, there’s so much potential.” she says.
32. Who are the experimental gloves suitable for
A. Pupils learning skills from craftsmen.
B. Performers planning shows for a theatre.
C. Professors giving lecture to the students.
D. Policemen asking criminals for information.
33. What is the advantage of the gloves
A. Aiding learners to build up muscle.
B. Making touch learning process easier.
C. Improving the speed of piano playing.
D. Teaching varieties of hand movements.
34. Why is the example of learning to ride a bike mentioned
A. To offer supporting evidence. B. To explain the type of learning.
C. To show the differences. D. To suggest another possibility.
35. What is O’Malley’s attitude toward the new glove technology
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. Approving. D. Unclear.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
SETTING A GOAL OF PAINTING
You’ll find that having a clear goal when you go out painting will make you a better painter, faster. 36 The goals are as follows.
Explore an area. 37 . When in Scotland for the first time, I didn’t know what to paint. So, rather than making finished paintings, I focused on just sketching (素描) the things that were new to me. It’s a relaxing approach to painting, and it helps you get familiar with a strange land.
38 . It’s like exploring, but with more focus. On my Scotland trip, I became fond of a beautiful, ancient stone bridge and knew I wanted to make a big painting of it when I got home. I collected color studies in gouache (水粉画), pencil sketches and photos. Once home, where I had all the tools and materials ready, I was able to create that larger work.
Work on a skill or problem. This is usually a workshop goal, but you can do it on your own. If you don’t understand color temperature, consider making color studies in different temperature. 39 : Is it true that white in shadow is darker than black in light See for yourself by observing and painting such a situation.
Create a finished painting. This can be a difficult task compared to the others. You have to be at the top of your game, employing good design, good color and good edge treatment. I usually do this for open-air contests or when I’m practicing for one. Many artists, however, often enjoy bringing a painting fully to completion at the scene. 40
A. Have a good trip
B. Gather reference materials
C. Before this you’d better make a plan
D. This is what I do if I’m in unfamiliar area
E. Or you may have a question you want to answer
F. It takes experience, time and energy and plenty of coffee
G. Consider having one of four simple goals before heading out
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a heartwarming tale of courage and quick thinking, 6-year-old Quinn Hill became an unexpected hero. She 41 took instant action to save her mother’s life during a medical 42 .
Jennifer Hill, a 39-year-old mother of three, was at home 43 dinner for her kids when she suddenly began to get 44 . The last thing she remembered was sitting in a chair, experiencing 45 breathing, Quinn, realizing the 46 situation, sprang into action at once.
47 the incident, Jennifer told GMA, “Quinn told me that I actually sat down in the chair that I’m sitting in right now and I looked up at the ceiling (天花板) and started 48 strangely. She said that I then fell out of the 49 onto my left side with my fists (拳头) firmly held, and my body convulsing (抽搐). My 50 were open, and she kept saying. ‘Mommy, Mommy,’ but I could not 51 .”
Fearlessly, Quinn made a decision without 52 to seek help from neighbors. One neighbor quickly called 911, and soon a(n) 53 came, rushing Jennifer to Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina.
Hayman, mayor of North Carolina, recognized Quinn’s bravery and 54 February 5 as “Quin Hill Day.” “This young lady could know the emergency, left her home and sought help from neighbors,” he praised Quinn for her quick and calm response, 55 the first grader with a certificate of recognition during a city council ceremony last Monday.
41. A. calmly B. constantly C. apparently D. rarely
42. A. accident B. emergency C. examination D. service
43. A. ordering B. preparing C. packing D. disinfecting
44. A. tired B. burned C. angry D. sick
45. A. weak B. deep C. unusual D. fast
46. A. awkward B. hostile C. crucial D. serious
47. A. Looking back on B. Getting engaged in
C. Getting rid of D. Escaping away from
48. A. coughing B. shaking C. breathing D. laughing
49. A. bed B. chair C. kitchen D. ward
50. A. eyes B. hands C. ears D. arms
51. A. hear B. respond C. see D. move
52. A. permission B. intention C. hesitation D. confirmation
53. A. delivery truck B. police car C. ambulance car D. fire engine
54. A. declared B. saw C. described D. treated
55. A. returning B. providing C. promising D. presenting
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the rapid development of digital technologies and the broadening of various 56 (category) of labor (劳动力), China has seen a large number of fresh professions in recent years.
Various new occupations have offered more employment options. A national classification (分类) of occupations. 57 (publish) in 2022, showed that there were 1,639 identified occupations in China, 158 more than in 2015, of 58 6% were related to digital technology
Chinese youth are 59 (ambitious) stepping into these new professions, ranging from AI architect and machine learning engineer to home-stay housekeeper and pet nurse, especially in the intense 60 (compete) of the job market. Virtual architect, a profession to build a world in virtual space by 61 (use) AI technology, is 62 new occupation often linked to the games industry. Wang, who once mainly 63 (study) gaming and entertainment art in college, is a newcomer in this field, but is very confident about the prospects of his job. “This technology has vast possibilities, and I can use it 64 (represent) the whole world.”
A report from 2023 showed that China’s labor market had not fully adapted 65 AI technology, while some white-collar occupations, such as marketing, finance and secretarial work, had borne the brunt (首当其冲) of this.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英语报正在开展“给18岁的自己写一封信”的主题征文活动，请你写一封信去投稿，内容包括：
1. 目前的困惑；
2. 对18岁的期待。
注意：
1. 词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear 18-year-old self,
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Yours,
Present Self
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。
Ana has been my best friend for as long as I can remember. We had been in the same class through primary school, junior high and senior high. We had always spent time reading books in the library. We had been both the top students in our class. We had shared everything-our dreams, our fears, and our deepest secrets. She was the friend I cherished most in the world.
Three months before our senior high graduation, we were told that the “Excellent Graduate” would be chosen from our class. Anna and I were absolutely the right ones. But only one of us would be there. In the weeks that came after, I became very aware of how I studied and how well I did in my work. I double-checked al my assignments and test scores carefully to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Ana also started working harder, staying up late to study in the library.
The came the day of he evaluation (评选).Our teachers, aware of our friendship, offered words of comfort. “No matter which of you becomes an excellent graduate, I hope you will still be good friends.” they said. A week later, the announcement was made. I was named the “Excellent Graduate”. I felt really happy for a moment. Then I started to feel bad and worried about Anna. I thought she might be angry with me, but what surprised me was seeing deep sadness in her eyes that made me feel bad. Instead of sharing my joy, we fell into an awkward distance. It seemed like our friendship had been broken.
In the following days, Anna’s sad eyes stayed with me. Yet, during the pain, a strong desire grew in me—to fix our broken friendship, to bring back the bond that had meant so much to me.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I started thinking about all the times Anna and I enjoyed together, and then an idea came to me. _____________
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On the day of our graduation ceremony, I was expecting Anna’s presence. _______________________________
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