广东省惠州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试英语试题(无答案)

惠州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试
英语
本试卷共8页 考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分
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第一部分 阅读（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
Summer is finally in the air, but that doesn't mean you can't still stay in and have a great movie night. Whether you're looking for something deep and thought-provoking or light for the whole family, there are many incredible films on Netflix.
The Matrix (1999)
IMDb(Internet Movie Database): 8.7/10 | Runtime: 136 minutes
The Matrix is a science fiction film that stars Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers the world he lives in is an illusion crafted by malevolent Artificial Intelligence. The movie presents the very best in technical filmmaking, winning four Oscars. With thrilling action and a complex story, it's a must-see.
American Symphony(2023)
IMDb:7.9/10 | Runtime: 104 minutes
Even if you just watch the trailer for American Symphony,you will be in tears.The documentary（纪录片）tells the story of Grammy winner Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad. It's a beautiful tale of love and resilience,with Variety Magazine calling it “one of the best love stories seen on film.”
Nyad (2023)
IMDb:7.1/10 | Runtime: 121 minutes
As expected from most sports dramas and biopics, Nyad shares a story of perseverance, the triumphs of determination,and a message of hope. It engages the audience with its solid foundation while entertaining through grounded drama based on reality instead of relying on cheap cliches（陈词滥调）.
Society of the Snow (2023)
IMDb:7.7/10 | Runtime: 144 minutes
In 1972,a Uruguayan flight crashed on the way to Chile ,and the survivors of the wreck had to work together to survive in the of the Snow.With a budget of 60 million euros, the film is the most expensive Spanish film ever made.
21.For those who value online scoring, which film would be their top choice
A.The Matrix. B.American Symphony.
C.Nyad. D.Society of the Snow.
22. What do the last three films have in common
A.They are high-budget films.
B. They are based on true stories.
C.They have the duration within two hours.
D. They have been successful at the box office.
23.Who is the text intended for
A.Film critics. B.Film makers. C.Movie-goers. D.Cinema staff.
B
I used to want to be a zookeeper, but after becoming a wildlife rescue worker, I found that this work is even more valuable than I thought. Not only can I help injured wild animals, but I can also facilitate their return to the wild. We make every effort to accomplish this goal: hiding food under rocks and fallen leaves to simulate（模拟）a natural environment, or doing our best to maintain some distance from the animals and prevent them from bonding with humans.
I am often asked whether I feel at all sad when it's time to release the animals-to tell you the truth, I'm always pretty willing to let them go. All of my efforts have been toward allowing them to return to the wild, and the wild is where they belong, so there's no reason for reluctance on my part. But it is true that sometimes there is no way for an animal to go back to the wild, or to keep it from bonding with humans.
Last year, I rescued a light-vented bulbul（白头鹎）.The bird, initially lacking feathers,recovered under our care. It was scheduled for release during its adolescent period, during which it's relatively easy to socialize.But an injury to its flight feathers delayed its return to the wild.The bird imprinted on humans during the following two months,which was a critical cognitive（认知的）development period,leading it to return to us after being released.
When we engage in widlife rescue ,we have to teach animals how to maintain a high degree of caution around humans. If they become too trusting of humans, it is very likely that way,our success depends not on the animals, or on our work here, but more so on the attitude humans would not be a bad thing, and our release attempt could then be successful.
24.What do we know about the author's job
A. It was his initial career choice.
B. It forbids close interaction with animals.
C. It mainly aims to cure the injured animals.
D.It involves both rescue and release efforts
25. Which of the following best describes the author's feeling to release the rescued animals
A.Ambitious. B.Cheerful. C.Sorrowful. D.Anxious.
26.Which is closest in meaning to “imprinted on” in paragraph 3
A.Was attached to. B.Was aware of. C.Was sensitive to. D.Was cautious of.
27.What is the key to the success of wildlife rescue work
A.Animals' faith in humans.
B.Human's knowledge in the work.
C. Human's attitude towards animals.
D. Animals' ability to survive in the wild.
C
Rena, 18 months, is a baby worker at a Japanese nursing home, hired to brighten the days of residents whose own grandchildren may rarely visit. The infants'（婴儿）presence s meant to ease the loneliness that can come with growing older, especially in the rapidly ageing nation where a third of the population is over 65.
The nursing home's director, Kimie Gondo, came up with the idea of baby workers three years ago when her own newborn granddaughter was visiting and she saw how happy it mad ethe residents. The nursing home now has about 70 baby workers strolling around the nursing home with their parents, mostly mothers.
Rena and her colleagues are paid in diapers（纸尿裤）and ice cream. But those are not the only rewards. “Here she gets to interact with kids her age and also with grandfathers and grandmothers who are a bit more difficult to come across,” said Shinohara, Rena's mother,who called the nursing home residents “great life teachers”.
Rena and her small colleagues work flexible hours but they don't have long in the business-having to retire before the age of three. A key requirement for the toddlers is that they should speak as little as possible. That's because older people can struggle to speak and communicate,especially if they have cognitive impairment(认知障碍）,”In order to communicata on the same level,words are unnecessary,” she added.
For nursing home residents ,Gondo said ,the visits from toddlers provide the common experience of family members from multiple generations living under the same roof.“Even if they enter a facility like this ,they should be able to interact with people from various age groups on a daily basis,”she said. “I think that's only natural.”
28.Why does Kimie Gondo carry out her idea in the nursing home
A.To provide jobs for mothers.
B. To prevent the elderly from ageing.
C. To amuse grandchildren during visits.
D. To promote the well-being of residents.
29. What's the extra benefit for the baby workers according to Shinohara
A.Tasty snacks. B.Parent-kid relationship.
C.Daily essentials. D. Interpersonal experience.
30.Why is there a restriction on retiring age of baby workers
A.Words might lessen the effect.
B. Flexible hours could be guaranteed.
C.Cognitive Impairment could be avoided.
D.Over-aged workers have low language levels.
31.Which can be the best title of this passage
A.Babies helping remove cognitive barriers B.Babies replacing caregivers in nursing homes
C.Baby workers tackling loneliness of the elderly D. Baby workers running a Japanese nursing home
D
Children exposed to videos by caregivers for their calming or “babysitting” benefits tended to use phrases and sentences with fewer words. A new study from Southern Methodist University psychologist Sarah Kucker and colleagues reveals that passive video use among children can negatively affect language development, but their caregiver's motivations for exposing them to digital media could also lessen the impact.
Published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, the study involved 302 caregivers of children between 17 and 30 months. Caregivers answered questions about their child's words,sentences,and how much time they spend on different media activities each day. Those activities included video/TV, video games, video chat, and e-books, with caregivers explaining why they use each activity with their child. Print book reading was also compared.
Researchers looked at the amount of media use and the reasons provided by caregivers for their children's media use. These factors were then compared to the children's vocabulary and length using two or more words together.
The research reveals a negative association between high levels of digital media watching and children's vocabulary development. However, the negative impact on language skills was lessened when videos were used for educational purposes or to foster social connections-such as through video chats with family members.
Kucker acknowledges that parents often use digital media to occupy children while they complete tasks. She suggests that caregivers need to consider what kind of videos and how much their children are watching, and whether they can interact with them during this period.
Future research by Kucker and her colleagues will continue to explore the types of videos young children watch, how they use screens with others, and how that impacts language development.
32.What is the potential impact of being exposed to videos by caregivers on children
A.It enhances their vocabulary development.
B. It has no significant effect on their language skills.
C. It leads to the use of shorter phrases and sentences.
D. It encourages them to read print books more often.
33. What do paragraph 2 and 3 tell us about the study
A.Its research process. B.Its theoretical basis.
C. Its underlying logic. D. Its scientific evidence.
34.Under what circumstance can the negative impact be lessened
A. When children focus on tasks. B.When children get involved in the content.
C.When videos serve as entertainment. D.When videos aid learning and bond building.
35.What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To point out the significance of the study. B. To bring out the focus of follow-up studies.
C. To present the practical application of the findings. D. To discuss other affecting factors of babies' growth.
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。
When it comes to wardrobe（衣柜）organization, many of us operate on an out of sight,out of mind basis. If you can't see the mess,it doesn't exist,right 36 With a bit of planning,you can get that wardrobe looking orderly in no time.
Make a plan. It's best to start any big project by setting some goals and intentions. What outcome are you hoping to achieve by rearranging your wardrobe Do you just want more space Or maybe you fancy making a bit of extra money by selling the things you don't wear 37 That will help you fine-tune your approach.
Do a simplification.The biggest causes behind a messy wardrobe are those clothes you bought five years ago and wore once, if that.Sorting through your wardrobe and deciding what to get rid of is essential for restoring order. 38 Take a cold hard look at your clothes and ask yourself what you really need.
Store seasonal items. A great way to create space is to remove seasonal items from your wardrobe and pack them away in a damp-proof storage bag. 39 There's no need for your big bulky puffer jacket to take up wardrobe space in the middle of summer!
40 Once you've done your clear-out, clean the entire inside of the wardrobe and chest of drawers before replacing items. If you keep shoes in your closet, you might find a build-up of dirt and debris at the back and in the corners so make sure to wipe this clean.Before you add items back inside, remember to hang a scented bag to keep the wardrobe smelling fresh.
A. Well, it's time to face it!
B. Sort through your clothes.
C. Finish with these final touches.
D. And don't be afraid to be cruel!
E. These can be somewhere out of the way.
F. Either way, figure out your goals before you get started.
G. Work out a specific method for decorations like belts and scarves.
第二部分 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。
Clark,a bald eagle（秃鹰）,is a frequent commercial flier. He takes at least six trips a year.When the plane touches down,the 41 will often announce to the cabin:“The eagle has 42 .”
Like many passengers who touch down in the nation's capital,Clark has a pretty high profile. His eagle father, Captain,was given as a 43 to the United States in 1982 by West German. At the time, the bald eagle was endangered, and environmentalists were 44 about the present.At its low point, the bald eagle population had fallen to 417 known nesting pairs.
The United States made great efforts to 45 the bald eagle population and the result was 46 .The species was saved and the bald eagle was 47 from the list of threatened species in 2007.
Captain was part of a critical conservation breeding program, 48 six healthy eaglets（雏鹰）.While Clark's siblings were 49 into the wild,Clark has spent his whole life under human care. Clark's claw（爪） did not form 50 and just didn't give him the 51 that he would need. After all, the wild is not the most 52 place.
Clark travels across the country to 53 flight demonstrations and other educational programs at events. People react similarly when they see him at events.They're 54 .Clark's physical presence leaves a lasting impression and 55 people to care more about conservation efforts.
41.A.driver B.passenger C.pilot D.conductor
42.A.boarded B.landed C.left D.launched
43.A.gift B.decoration C.product D.reward
44.A.passionate B.concerned C.excited D.curious
45.A.keep B.monitor C.study D.recover
46.A.satisfactory B.scary C.discouraging D.convincing
47.A.excused B.protected C.removed D.separated
48.A.teaching B.fathering C.catching D.adopting
49.A.thrown B.changed C.divided D.freed
50.A.carefully B.beautifully C.formally D.properly
51.A.necessity B.company C.protection D.opportunity
52.A.secret B.forgiving C.striking D.impressive
53.A.learn B.seek C.observe D.perform
54.A.blown away B.put away C. taken away D.hidden away
55.A.encourages B.trains C.forces D.warns
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。
“Lean a bi to the left, face up, and give me a smile." In a busy photo studio, Wang Xin 56 (flexible) changes his position, moving the camera to find the best angle and pausing from time to time to adjust the lighting.
As 57 experienced portrait photographer, Wang is well aware that skills are fundamental but communication is more important. By 58 (chat) with his customers in a friendly tone, he is able to put those camera-shy at ease, which allows him 59 (figure)out the perfect moment to click.
The 55-year-old took up photography in 1986 when it 60 (see)by many as an admired profession and photographers were held in high esteem.Among his numerous memorable 61 (experience) is clicking the photographs of the family of Guo Chuan,the famous Chinese sailor 62 is thought to have fallen overboard while sailing in the high seas in 2016. After the tragedy,Guo's wife and their children visit the studio every year to take a set of photographs 63 memory of Guo.Wang witnesses the 64 (grow)of Guo's children and their love for their father.
Despite the advancement in photography technology and the changing definition of beauty,Wang remains passionate about self-improvement 65 sticks to capturing genuine moments on his camera.
第三部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华,外教Mike邀请你担任英语俱乐部下周五举办的“Drama Night”的主持人。现你因故无法出席,请写信说明情况。内容包括：
1.表示歉意；
2.说明原因。
注意：
1.开头和结尾已经给出；
2.词数80左右；
3.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
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一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small town nestled in the heart of a green valley, there lived two friends,Alex and Ben.They grew up playing by the banks of the crystal-clear River Jade,which flowed through their village, providing them with a source of joy. After school,they would catch fish or swim in it,adding color and fun to their life.
When they were in middle school,however,they started to lose the eagerness to play in the river. The once crystal-clear water was now dirty and smelly with garbage such as bottles and plastic bags floating on its surface, and the fish that once swam lively here seemed to be gone.They really got upset about it.
Nothing changed until one day Alex attended a lecture on protecting the earth from being polluted in the school. He was shocked to see the terrible pollution caused by human's activities and got to appreciate the importance of protecting the earth. After the lecture,Alex walked home with a heavy heart, concerned about the huge amount of annoying rubbish in the river.Suddenly an idea flashed across his mind. He rushed to Ben's home and couldn't wait to share it with Ben.
Later,they went to the riverbank together.
“Our river is sick,” said Alex in a worried tone, “We need to find a way to heal it.”
“Yes,”said Ben in agreement. “It's our responsibility to protect the hometown river. What can we do ”
Alex suggested eagerly, “We should clean up the garbage from the riverbanks at weekends.”
Ben nodded thoughtfully and said, “That is a good idea. But it is impossible for only two of us to remove so much garbage. Besides, the villagers may throw garbage into the river again and again.”
“You're right! Maybe we need more helpers and also need to educate more people about the importance of keeping our river clean and encourage them to make a change.”
Finally,they both decided that something must be done before it was too late.
Quickly Alex and Ben went home and began planning.
The next day, they put up the posters in and around the village.