灵台县第二中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末质量监测英语试题
注意事项：
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第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，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. What will Mary do tonight
A. Go to see a movie. B. Have dinner with the man.
C. Have dinner with her colleagues.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a classroom.
3. Why does the woman work overtime
A. To meet a customer. B. To fix her computer. C. To wait for a call.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Wanting promotion. B. Going back to school. C. Changing their jobs.
5. How would Laura most probably go to work
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike.
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。
听下面一段材料，回答第6-7题。
6. Why does the man drive so fast
A. To get to work on time.
B. To stay away from an accident.
C. To show off his good driving skills.
7. What will the man have to do if he gets a ticket
A. Drive more slowly. B. Keep silent while driving.
C. Let the woman be the driver.
听下面一段材料，回答第8-9 题。
8. What does the man think of fishing
A. It clears his mind. B. It brings him great fun.
C. It takes much patience.
9. What does the man like most about fishing
A. Reading books while fishing. B. Reading nature while fishing.
C. Fishing together with his daughter.
听下面一段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. Why did the woman's husband go to Philippines
A. To provide help. B. To give lectures. C. To do business.
11. How many days will the woman's husband stay in Philippines
A. 14 days. B. 16 days. C. 18 days.
12. What are the Philippines suffering from now
A. An earthquake. B. Floods. C. A terrible disease.
听下面一段材料，回答第13-16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student.
C. Librarian and library user.
14. What is harming the environment in Yucatan according to the man
A. Agriculture. B. Mining. C. Tourism.
15. How did the man first know about the environmental damage in Yucatan
A. From a lecture. B. From a magazine. C. From his brother.
16. What in the magazine are useful to the man
A. The interviews. B. The photos. C. The news stories.
听下面一段独白，回答第17-20题。
17. When can people hear the speaker
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
18. Which is the best show according to the speaker
A. Nighttime. B. News Today. C. The Children's Room.
19. On which channel can people ask questions and get money
A.3. B. 6. C.11.
20. What does the speaker most probably do
A. A newspaper reporter. B. A TV host or hostess C. A radio manager.
第二部分 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，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
AI & Theatre: A Discussion at the Library for the Performing Arts
With the development of technology, there is a wide use of Al in many aspects of our lives. The Library for the Performing Arts invites you to an afternoon discussion next Thursday. In the discussion, the hope is neither to promote nor to denigrate（贬低）AI—instead, lectures will allow listeners to have an open discussion about the potential impacts of AI on theatre at a crucial stage in its technological advancement.
Seating Policy
Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested a week earlier. Registered guests are given priority and allowed to check in 15 to 30 minutes before the start time and holding seats for anyone is prohibited. If you arrive after the program starts, your seat will be arranged at a special place by our staff. Food or drink is not allowed inside.
Standby Line
If registration has ended, do not worry! We welcome you to the library regardless of registration status and you can wait in our standby line. Five minutes before the program starts, all remaining seats are released to attendees in the standby line. While this is not guaranteed, we will do our best to get you into any of our programs.
Assistive Listening and Interpretation
Interpretation in English and the real-time caption （说明文字） are available on request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing us ataccessibility@nypl.org.
Audio and Video Recording
Programs may be photographed and recorded by the Library for the Performing Arts. If you would prefer your image not to be photographed, please let us know and we can seat you accordingly. Please note that all recordings, including professional video recordings, are not allowed during the discussion.
21．What’s the purpose of the discussion
A．To promote the application of AI. B．To show the disadvantages of AI.
C．To explore the influence of AI on theater. D．To appreciate the development of technology.
22．How can you ensure a seat at the discussion
A．Pay a registration fee. B．Sign up for it ahead of time.
C．Wait in the standby line earlier. D．Contact the library staff a day ahead.
23．What can people do if they attend the discussion
A．Hold a seat for a friend. B．Ask for the real-time caption.
C．Broadcast the discussion live. D．Take photos during the discussion.
B
My 15-year-old daughter landed her first job this summer as a dishwasher at the local cafe, making$16 an hour. And I was filled with pride and unrequested advice.
After her first shift, my daughter issued her grievances. She was on her feet for hours on end! The water was extremely hot! She was too busy to eat dinner! And every time she turned around, the sink was piled high with pots and pans covered in cheese and sauce!
I panicked. Over the next few days, I tried talking to my daughter about what she could do differently. I tried coaching her on how to ask her manager for a 15-minute snack break. And I offered her a pair of rubber gloves. My daughter would have none of it.
As the weeks wore on, she got to know the work well. Oh, she still complained. But she told me that she was gamifying（游戏化） the washing system, that the line cooks had an amusing middle school sense of humor, and that the head chef was developing a dessert that she got to taste-test before it hit the menu. Plus, there was the money.
The other day she said that during her first week at work, she didn’t understand how to clock in and out on the time clock （考勤钟）. “So, I told my boss the clock wasn’t working for me and I texted him my hours,” she said. “But later on, I watched a few other people clock in and figured it out.”
“You know, sometimes it’s OK to ask for help,” I advised.
As soon as I saw her wounded look, I regretted my words. Why was I correcting her when she’d eventually found the solution on her own That was her chance to grow, learn, and gain independence and responsibility.
Last night she told me excitedly the boss asked her to do some salad preparation. When I heard the news, I smiled happily. A promotion already! For a teenager, having a summer job is a beautiful growing experience, and for a parent, watching your child experience it is an exercise in learning to let go.
24．What does the underlined word “grievances” mean in Paragraph 2
A．Complaints. B．Securities. C．Warnings. D．Standards.
25．How did the daughter respond to her mother’s instructions
A．She complained of them. B．She adopted some of them.
C．She thought highly of them. D．She paid no attention to them.
26．What can we learn about the daughter from the fourth paragraph
A．She earned a higher salary. B．She tried to impress the chef.
C．She liked playing games at work. D．She adapted herself to the job.
27．Why did the daughter wear a wounded look
A．She was corrected by her mother. B．She didn’t know how to ask for help.
C．She was wounded while washing dishes. D．She didn’t get enough support from the boss.
C
The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers are under increasing pressure from climate change, growing demand, urbanization, and pollution, threatening their ability to sustain life.
“Without better data to understand the health of increasingly stressed waterways, the fight to save these most precious resources will be ineffective,” said the co-founder of a technology company. “Virtually every waterway is polluted to an extent where the ecosystem just can’t balance back anymore,” he explains.
The company is aiming to fill that information gap using fishlike robots that collect data from underwater environments. Powered by batteries, they are designed to look and swim like fish. The standard version is about 1.3 meters long and weighs 30 kilograms and can be equipped with cameras and sensors to measure oxygen, salinity（盐度）and pH levels.
The founder was motivated to build the robots after his eight-year-old daughter learned about the ocean crisis and asked him to help protect the seas. He says it’s important that the robots can integrate into natural habitats—swimming among other creatures without disturbing them and moving around obstacles smoothly.
The company has put its technology to use in different regions. It has operated in both fresh and saltwater, near dams, and in harbors and fish farms, checking things like water quality and fish health and collecting data wherever they go. The CEO of the company said its technology could be used in the region for water management, sustainable aquaculture（水产养殖）operations, and monitoring the health of corals.
Still, the company has some blocks to clear before its fishlike robots will be seen cruising（游弋）through the world’s waterways. “We need capital to commercialize,” said the CEO, “but there are very few people who are willing to actually support those that are doing frontier technologies in the waterways.” The founder hopes more funding will follow. He said, “Investors should absolutely wake up.”
28. What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs
A. To introduce the topic of the text.
B. To state the importance of the text.
C. To explain the urgency of water resources.
D. To weaken the seriousness of water pollution.
29. Which is one of the advantages of the robots
A. They can imitate other fishes.
B. They can easily catch children’s eyes.
C. They work efficiently under the water.
D. They can swim without being recharged.
30. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The launch of a new program. B. The application of the technology.
C. Management of the company. D. Development of the company.
31. What problem does the company face currently
A. How to make people focus on technology.
B. How to keep investors positive.
C. How to produce more robots.
D. How to collect more money.
D
For centuries, explorers have searched for the fountain of youth. Surprisingly, the secret to staying young might have been within us all along. Amor, a scientist, and colleagues have discovered that T cells can be reprogrammed to fight aging, so to speak.
Given the right genetic changes, these white blood cells can attack another group of cells known as senescent（衰老的）cells, which are thought to be responsible for many of the diseases we fight with later in life. Senescent cells are those that stop replicating（再生）. As we age, they build up in our bodies, resulting in some diseases.
While several existing drugs can eliminate these cells, many must be taken repeatedly over time. As an alternative, Amor and colleagues turned to a “living” drug called CAR（chimeric antigen receptor）T cells.
They discovered CAR T cells could be used to rid of senescent cells in mice. As a result. the mice ended up living healthier lives. They had lower body weight, improved metabolism（新陈代谢）, and increased physical activity. All these came without any tissue damage or side effects.
Perhaps the greatest power of CAR T cells is their long-lasting effects. The team found that just one dose（一剂）at a young age can have lifelong effects. That single treatment can protect against conditions that commonly occur later in life.
“T cells have the ability to develop memory and exist in your body for really long periods. which is very different from a chemical drug,” Amor explained.
Amor’s lab is now investigating whether CAR T cells let mice live not only healthier but also longer. If so, society will be one step closer to the fountain of youth.
32. What discovery have scientists made about T cells and aging
A. T cells cause aging.
B. Aging is caused by genetic changes.
C. Senescent cells are T cells.
D. T cells can fight aging.
33. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Sustain. B. Remove. C. Cue. D. Polish.
34. Which effect of CAR T cells on young mice does the text emphasize
A. Short-term activity increase. B. Immediate weight reduction.
C. Lifelong health enhancement. D. Temporary metabolic improvement.
35. What is Amor’s attitude to the future of employing CAR T cells
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Unclear.
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。
Workplace recognition is a powerful way of making employees feel valued and enhancing their performance. 36
Make people feel valued
Employees want to know that they are making a difference in what they do—big or small—and workplace recognition can make a considerable difference. 37 One of them focused on the impact of letters of appreciation. The letters roughly read: Your continued dedication and hard work make children and families in the region better off every day. Appreciation can greatly improve morale（士气）.
Improve employees’ retention（保留）
38 Not only does this boost their confidence, but it also helps improve your company’s retention rate and secure top talent. It is predicted that replacing a salaried worker costs 6-9 months of the position’s annual wages.
Boost motivation and productivity
A study found that employee engagement, productivity, and performance are 14% higher in organizations with a specific recognition programme in place. 39 It means that your team is more present in their day-to-day roles, they produce optimal work quality and feel personally connected to the company and the work they do for its growth. Ultimately, workplace recognition leads to happy, driven, and productive workers.
Improve employees’ well-being
It’s common for businesses of all sizes to experience stressful periods. 40 Especially when your team is small and the workload high, people can feel extensive burnout and stress, leading to time off work. Gratitude increases our positive emotions, like happiness, making us more resilient against future stress.
A. How does this benefit the organizations
B. What exactly does this mean for businesses
C. Here are some tips on securing workplace recognition.
D. When your workers are happy, they’re less likely to leave.
E. The Harvard Business Review conducted a series of studies on workplace morale.
F. But small companies and start-ups require more work and attention to develop.
G. Here are the benefits of workplace recognition for both employers and employees.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published author and award-winning poet. But when growing up, he could 41 read.
Ghunta lived in a rural part of Western Jamaica. He was kept at home while his older sisters 42 school. When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t 43 his reading skills. The situation was made worse by a series of teachers who made him feel 44 . “I struggled in school with a deep sense of loss and shame.” he recalled.
Fortunately, at age 12, a young teacher -in -training decided to start a special reading program for 45 students. Ghunta was the first student to 46 . That teacher, whose 47 he does not recall, would become Ghunta’s unsung hero—the person who 48 his life.
Under her 49 , Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. And his sense of self-doubt began to 50 . He graduated from elementary school with a number of 51 awards. He went on to college, and later, graduate school. Today, he is the author of two children’s books. He’s now 52 his first full-length collection of poetry.
In 2010, Ghunta went back to his old school, to ask the principal and teachers if they knew his old teacher’s name. But no one did.
“I would love for her to see the 53 impact that she has made on my life, and the way s in which I have carried this 54 of her —the hope, the light, with me—and how it continues to be a source of 55 .”
41．A．regularly B．barely C．actually D．probably
42．A．examined B．confirmed C．attended D．attempted
43．A．catch up on B．end up in C．stand up with D．look up to
44．A．independent B．proud C．delighted D．worthless
45．A．outstanding B．amazing C．struggling D．interesting
46．A．calm down B．sign up C．give in D．break out
47．A．name B．attitude C．responsibility D．theory
48．A．predicted B．discovered C．ruined D．changed
49．A．protection B．guidance C．employment D．control
50．A．lift B．expand C．emerge D．disturb
51．A．scientific B．design C．academic D．creative
52．A．working on B．taking in C．paying back D．turning down
53．A．negative B．financial C．instant D．significant
54．A．promise B．issue C．memory D．observation
55．A．stability B．leisure C．harmony D．joy
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。
For well over a decade, photographer Tsui Piu has devoted plenty of hours every day to capturing images of Hong Kong’s disappearing old shops. He has taken pictures of more than 1,000 old shops, including small 56 （ business）and manufacturing（制造业）operations, for an online library 57 serves as a witness to Hong Kong’s history.
58 （bear）on the Chinese mainland, Tsui moved to Hong Kong 59 a young age and has lived there for over three decades. “These shops have been witnesses to my 60 （grow）and are keepers of my cherished memories like eating, playing and shopping,” he said.
When Tsui 61 （see）that some of these businesses were closing, it felt as if the city was disconnecting from its past and its history was disappearing. Although he couldn’t save the old shops, he decided to try 62 （preserve）the culture they reflected through his photography.
Through conversations at these old shops, he came to realize 63 is not easy for them to resist the passage of time. To promote 64 culture of these old shops, Tsui has published two photo collections and has an online account 65 （feature）his photographs and magazine stories about the owners. “Sometimes I feel like I am running against time, but I have to. Old shops are part of Hong Kong’s cultural identity and should be preserved,” he said.
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，目前在新西兰某高中做交换生，发现周围很多当地学生对汉语有浓厚的兴趣。请你给校长Mr.Smith写一封邮件，建议学校增设汉语选修课。内容包括：
1.写信目的;
2.增设理由;
3.期待回复。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以增加必要的细节以使行文连贯。
选修课: optional course
Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm Li Hua, a Chinese exchange student in your school.
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。
Jenny always admired powerful and attractive marathon runners and dreamed that one day she could also run a marathon.
To make it, one day, she began to seriously prepare. At first, she only set the small goal of running one kilometer each morning. However, she still found it tiring and soon gave up running. As days went on, her weight gradually increased. Upset about her health, she finally decided to lose weight by doing exercise. She began running again.
As usual, in the following days, her big problem with exercising was always how to stay motivated. She tried to find guidance from running experts and books. And everything she read indicated that she’d better pair up with a running partner. She followed the advice, but human exercise companions always let her down. Her last exercise companion quit with excuses like, “It’s my turn to do the dishes” at six o’clock in the morning! She hated to admit it, but she had made similar excuses to others and disappointed them in similar ways.
Then Brucie appeared in Jenny’s life, a birthday gift from her husband, John. John couldn’t work out with Jenny because he had a bad back. So that job was left to Brucie, a yellow dog. Brucie was quite energetic, which made him destined（注定的） to be a running partner.
In the beginning, Brucie and Jenny ran only fifty paces at a time, each set mixed with one hundred paces of walking. “I don’t look foolish starting this way,” thought Jenny, “because Brucie’s bones are too young to make him run much harder.” She was right, and Brucie’s early limitations gave her time to start slowly without feeling awkward.
After about nine months, though, Brucie was old enough to run several miles a day and Jenny was fit enough to keep up. From spring to autumn, they logged the miles together every day. However, as winter approached and the weather got colder, maintaining a daily running routine required lots of dedication（热忱） and determination. And Jenny started to think the dog would be like her previous human partners and that she couldn’t count on the little dog for help with motivation.
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。
Paragraph 1:
What happened later proved that Jenny was wrong. _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
One spring morning, Jenny started her first marathon, accompanied by Brucie. _______________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高二英语试题卷答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 CBCBB 6-10 ACACA 11-15 BBAAC 16-20 ACBAB
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23 CBB 24-26 ADDA
28—31 ACBD
C篇：本文是一篇说明文。全球水域受到气候变化、污染和需求等影响，正面临越来越大的压力。一家科技公司研发了一种似鱼机器人，该机器人可帮助采集水下数据，有助于用于水道的管理。
28.A【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句和第三段第一句可知，前两段引出本文话题。
29.C【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知，该机器人能潜入水下自然栖息地，和其他生物一起游泳而不打扰它们，并能顺利地绕过障碍物。这说明该机器人在水下可以高效地工作。
30.B【解析】主旨大意题。根据第五段可知，本段介绍了这种科技的应用场景及实例。
31.D【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，该公司现在面临资金的问题，需要更多资金来商业化这种机器人。
32—35DBCA
D篇：本文是一篇说明文。科学家Amor和同事发现了一种通过重新编程T细胞来对抗衰老细胞的方法，这可能有助于延长寿命并提高生活质量，从而为人类带来了对抗衰老的新希望。
32.D【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，CAR T细胞可以通过重新编程来对抗衰老。
33.B【解析】词义推测题。根据第三段第一句可知，虽然目前有几种药物可以消除这些细胞，但许多药物必须长期反复服用。
34.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第二句和第五段第一句可知，CAR T细胞让老鼠的身体更健康而且这种影响还很持久。
35. A【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Amor对CAR T细胞的未来感到很乐观。
36—40 GEDBF
七选五：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了职场认可对雇主和员工的一些好处。
36.G【解析】根据下文可知，本文阐述了职场认可对于雇主和员工的好处，故选G项。
37.E【解析】根据下文其中一项对感谢信的影响的研究可知，E项（《哈佛商业评论》对职场士气进行了一系列研究）符合语境。
38.D【解析】根据小标题及下文可知，本段主要内容：职场认可会提高员工保留率。故D项（当你的员工快乐时，他们就不太可能离开）符合语境。
39.B【解析】根据下文可知，B项（这对企业到底意味着什么 ）符合语境。
40.F【解析】根据上下文可知，F项（但小公司和初创企业需要更多的工作和关注才能发展）连接前后两句。
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）
41-45BCADC 46-50 BADBA 51-55CADCD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．businesses 57．that/ which 58．Born 59．at
60．growth 61．saw/ had seen 62．to preserve/ preserving 63．it
64．the 65．featuring
第四部分 作文
应用文写作：
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, a Chinese exchange student in your school. I’m writing to suggest including the language of Chinese into our current curriculum as an optional course, given that many students here show ongoing strong interest in it.
Known as one of the most spoken languages in the world and with its growing popularity worldwide, Chinese has entered numerous classrooms in foreign countries. Besides, due to the rise of China’s international influence, speaking Chinese fluently has become a highly valued professional skill. Furthermore, learning Chinese helps open a unique window into one of the world’s richest and most ancient civilizations, which, meanwhile, will undoubtedly contribute to bridging the cultural gap between China and New Zealand.
I hope you can take my suggestion into serious consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
续写
Paragraph 1:
What happened later proved that Jenny wrong. Brucie was the perfect running partner. He never made excuses, never complained, and always kept her motivated. Whenever Jenny wanted to quit, Brucie would bar k and jump around her, pushing her to keep going. With Brucie by her side, Jenny felt motivated and energized and found renewed determination. She pushed herself harder and set new goals, gradually increasing their running distance. Finally, Jenny was surprised to find that she might be able to run a marathon.
Paragraph 2:
One spring morning, Jenny started her first marathon, accompanied by Brucie. While she was running, Brucie kept running in front of her. Sometimes, he would turn his head, glancing at Jenny. Gradually, Jenny’s legs became heavy. If Brucie found she ran too slowly or simply stopped, he would run back and keep barking to motivate her and cheer her up. Eventually, Jenny managed to cross the finish line. She was so excited and proud that she hugged Brucie, thanking him for helping her not only stay healthy but also realize her dream of running a marathon.
