杭州二中2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考
英语试卷
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷 （选择题） 和第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题） 两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题 （共95分）
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
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 the speakers probably do next
A. Cook at home. B. Explore a street. C. Eat out.
2. Which desk is the man going to buy
A. The one with two drawers.
B. The one with three drawers.
C. The one with two pen holders.
3. How does the woman describe her move
A. Stressful. B. Smooth. C. Unexpected.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office.
5. What are the speakers discussing
A. A course. B. An instrument. C. A sport.
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 does Simona think of the rankings
A. Highly reliable. B. A little unfair. C. Very exciting.
7. Which city has an efficient transport system
A. San Francisco. B. London. C. Tokyo.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers about to do
A. Have a meeting. B. Take a coffee. C. Write a report
9. How does Phif feel now
A. Frightened. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious.
10 What should Emily value
A. Effective communication. B. Time consciousness. C. Teamwork.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
11. When is the send-off party
A. On Monday evening. B. On Friday evening. C. On Saturday evening.
12. Where will the party be held
A. At Susan’s place. B. At Peter’s place. C. At the man’s place.
13. Why does the man decide to be absent from work
A. To go traveling. B. To continue his study. C. To enjoy city life.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man do
A. A host. B. A doctor. C. A guest.
15. What is Alice’s uncommon ability
A. Linking emotions and words.
B. Connecting colors with words.
C. Expressing emotions with colors.
16. What do we know about Alice and her brother
A. They can’t recognize colors correctly.
B. They are born with the same condition.
C. They feel the same about the same color.
17. How does Alice sound in the end
A. Depressed. B. Optimistic. C. Confused.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the man give the speech for
A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s hard work.
19. What will the listeners receive today
A. More vacation days B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
20. What is the speaker most proud of
A. The teamwork of the employees.
B. The development of their product.
C. The performance of the team.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Beautiful Guatemala is a land rich in diversity and cultural heritage. Whether you hope to summit a volcano, hike through the jungle or explore ancient ruins, Guatemala will not disappoint.
Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous places in Guatemala. Tikal covers an estimated 46 miles (around 74 km) and is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Central America. It is here, centuries ago, that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.
Chichicastenango
“Chichi,” as it’s known by the local Kiche population, hosts the largest market in Central America. The town comes alive on Thursdays and Sundays when vendors (小贩) come from surrounding areas to display their goods. The market bursts with varied colours and a lively atmosphere, stocking everything from vividly-colored cloth to traditional carved wooden masks.
Guatemala City
Brightly graffitied (涂鸦) walls line the busy streets in Guatemala City where you’ll find trendy stores, relaxing bars, and diverse art galleries. Make sure to check out La Esquina, an indoor food market with some of the best food stalls in the city. The Museo Popol Vuh is a leading museum in the world of Mayan art. Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.
Acatenango Volcano
Volcano Acatenango towers almost 4,000 metres above the surrounding landscape just outside Antigua. The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest, yet most popular, in Guatemala. Not only will you get to appreciate the breathtaking views, but you will also have a bird’s-eye view of the nearby (and extremely active) Volcan Fuego.
1. What’s the best choice for someone interested in Mayan history
A. Tikal National Park. B. Chichicastenango.
C. Guatemala City. D. Acatenango Volcano.
2. What do we know about Guatemala City
A. It hosts the largest market in Central America.
B. It is a perfect destination for art lovers.
C. You can buy vivid cloth and masks there.
D. Museo Popol Vuh is a great food market.
3. What is special about Acatenango Volcano
A. A bird view of Guatemala City.
B. The highest tower in Guatemala.
C. The hike to the volcano summit.
D It is an extremely active volcano.
B
I’ve worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer since I graduated from high school, but making the transition between school and full-time blue-collar work during the break never gets any easier. For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be uncivilized, getting to a factory by 6o’clock each morning is torture. My friends never seem to understand why I’m so relieved to be back at school or that my summer vacation has been anything but a vacation.
There’re few people as self-confident as a college student who had never been out in the real world. People my age always seem to overestimate the value of their time and knowledge. In fact, all the classes did not prepare me for my battles with the machine I ran in the plant, which would jam whenever I absent-mindedly put in a part backward or upside down.
The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear overnight. Issues like downsizing and overseas relocation (迁移) had always seemed distant to me until my co-workers told me that the unit I was working in would shut down within six months and move to Mexico, where people would work for 60 cents an hour.
After working 12-hour shifts in a factory, the other opinions have become only too clear. When I’m back at the university, skipping classes and turning in lazy rewrites seems too irresponsible after seeing what I would be doing without school. All the advice and public-service announcements about the value of an education that used to sound stale (陈腐的) now ring true.
These lessons I’m learning, however valuable, are always mixed with a sense of guilt. Many people pass their lives in the places I briefly work, spending 30 years where I spend only two months at a time. “This job pays well, but it’s hell on the body,” said one co-worker. “Study hard and keep reading,” she added.
My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.
4. What does the author think of his summer days while at college
A. They brought him nothing but torture.
B. They were no holiday for him at all.
C. They were a relief from his hard work at school.
D. They offered him a chance to know more people.
5. What does the author say about college students
A. They expect too much from the real world. B. They have much interest in white-collar life.
C. They are not confident of their future. D. They think too highly of themselves.
6. In what important way has the author’s work experience changed him
A. He learned to be more practical. B. He came to respect blue-collar workers.
C. He came to appreciate his college education. D. He got a sense of guilt for his social practice.
7. Why does the author feel somewhat guilty
A. He has not done much to help his co-workers at the factory.
B. He looks down upon the mechanical work at the working place.
C. He has stayed at school just for the purpose of escaping from the real world.
D. He realizes there is a great divide between his life and that of blue-collar workers.
C
When you see someone take that first sip of freshly made milk tea, their faces look like pure joy. Across the world, customers flock to their favorite spots to meet with friends and savor sips of these tasty drinks.
In the early 2000s, though, milk tea was just coming on the scene. The few brands that earned a foothold in the industry were concerned: Would milk tea just be another fad (一时风尚) food And with so much new excitement for this product, would people be able to distinguish milk tea companies These were the questions that Serenitea, a Manila- based milk-tea company, faced in2014. While successfully opening 60 stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog.
Unsure of what consumers truly felt towards the drink, they offered as many flavors as possible. They also had no clear definition of how they were distinct — their brand promise, product line, and product packaging all seemed nearly identical to their competitors. How could they define themselves, in a way that would deeply resonate
Like Airbnb Serenitea partnered with an agency, CIA Bootleg Manila, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. The agency conducted a series of psychological-based market research. Specifically, they probed the consumer’s deeper, emotional connections to milk tea, including their earliest childhood memories of milk and tea. Their research revealed that milk tea triggered three consistent psychological responses.
People connected to milk through the concept of nurturing; they fondly remembered their childhood and being cared for by their mothers. Next, consumers connected tea to its healing properties; respondents would recall receiving tea when they had indigestion problems or seeing their parents drinking herbal tea for health reasons. Lastly, they associated milk tea itself with teenage fun: a guilty pleasure of their youth. They had uncovered the three psychological cornerstones of the milk tea experience: nurturing, healing, and teenage fun. This set of insights was crucial. By including them into the core of their brand strategy, they charted an entirely new path.
8. What do the underlined words “earned a foothold” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Made an adjustment. B. Won a position.
C. Lost the initiative. D. Achieved a breakthrough.
9. What was Serenitea’s main concern in 2014
A. Being confused with other brands. B. The rapid growth of milk tea brands.
C. The possibility of milk tea catching on. D. Falling behind the changing consumer tastes.
10. What did CIA Bootleg Manila specialize in
A. Product packaging design. B. Market expansion strategies.
C. Analysis of customer psychology. D. Flavor innovation and development.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A New Path to Business Success B. Three Cornerstones of Milk Tea
C. Sharing the Pure Joy of Milk Tea D. Revealing Milk Tea Psychology
D
Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth, and understanding them better could lead to big scientific breakthroughs in science. Both delicate and study, elephant trunks (象鼻) can grasp a single leaf but can also carry nearly 600 pounds. Scientists think that they are an incredible inspiration for the next generation of bio-inspired (仿生) robots.
By conducting a high- resolution motion capture analysis of elephants’ trunks, researchers found elephants have a set of simple movements that they can integrate freely to handle objects of various shapes and sizes. For example, elephants use suction (吸力) to pick up lightweight objects. However, to pick up heavier things, they use suction to secure the position of the objects and trunk wrapping to hold and lift things. “It’s not the whole trunk that is lengthening or shortening — it’s different parts, relying on what the elephant is doing,” said Milinkovitch, professor of the physics of biology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Researchers also performed CT scans and MRIs on the trunk of a dead elephant. They used high- resolution cameras to create a 3D model of a trunk, allowing them to better understand the structure of an elephant’s muscle groups, skin and connective tissues. The study data will be used to help design an innovative“ soft” robotic arm.“ The data is exceptional, but now the effort is to translate this biological data into some engineering specifications,” Milinkovitch said. “We need to extract some simplifying principles that can make the robot’s behavior simple enough to be effective and adaptable to changes.”
The project is also fueling advancements in material science, as researchers have developed a new material similar to the useful properties of elephant skin and can be 3D printed for robotic prototypes (原型). The new materials may be commercialized for a wide range of uses.
12. What does the underlined word “study” in paragraph l probably mean
A. Strong. B. Broad. C. Sensitive. D. Rough
13. How does an elephant handle different objects
A. By securing the position of these objects at first.
B. By combining suction with trunk movements flexibly.
C. By sucking them with all the strength.
D. By stretching its trunk based on things’ sizes.
14. Why do researchers translate the biological data
A. To test the safety of the robotic arm. B. To upgrade the appearance of the robot.
C. To improve the behavior of the robot. D. To study the structure of muscle tissues.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Elephant Trunks: The Theory of Movement in Robotics
B. Elephant Trunks: The Inspiration for Soft Robotics
C. “Soft” Robotic Arms: An Innovation in 3D- printed Robots
D. “Soft” Robotic Arms: A Major Breakthrough in Material Science
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。
Being studious (好学的) isn’t just about spending hours with your nose in a book — it’s about developing a mindset that makes learning exciting and rewarding. While studious people do prioritize their studies, they also understand the importance of balance and staying motivated. ___16___ By embracing this approach, you can stay committed to your studies without losing the joy of learning.
Make small improvements. To stay motivated during your work to become studious, you shouldn’t think you’ve failed if you didn’t go from having a C-average to an A-average. ___17___ When it comes to being studious and feeling motivated to succeed, it’s better to make gradual progress rather than risk becoming disappointed and losing motivation. ___18___
Get a study buddy or study group. Though working with a partner or a group doesn’t work for everyone, you should consider mixing it up and working to be studious with others, sometimes. You can learn a lot from working with other people, and they can help keep you focused and on-track. ___19___ And, you can gain mastery of a subject after trying to teach it to your friends. Consider this study technique the next time you hit the books.
___20___ Though you may think studious people never have fun, it’s actually very important to remember to relax and take a break every once in a while. If you’re only focused on your studies, then you’ll feel burned out and like you’re under a lot of pressure to keep up. Instead, reward yourself for studying by making time for your friends, your hobbies, or even some mindless activities. Taking breaks for fun will actually lead you to enjoy the learning experience more when you return to it, and will help you become studious.
A. Remember to have fun.
B. Reward yourself for your hard work.
C. Compare your progress to yourself, not others.
D. You may also find that you learn more from a close friend than from a teacher.
E. If you want to truly be studious, you have to stop comparing yourself to other people.
F. Instead, you should be proud of yourself from moving from a C to a B-minus, and so on.
G. Achieving this balance involves making steady progress, collaborating with others, and taking time to relax.
第三部分 语言运用 （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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
For kids, washing dishes isn’t a boring job. Standing at the sink with water dripping down onto their bar e feet was a fun way to wash dishes for my children when they were ___21___. I would pull a chair up to the sink for them to stand in and then fill it with warm water and ___22___ little things they could wash to ___23___ themselves. While I did the rest of the ___24___, bubbles and giggles were everywhere.
However, as they got older, the ___25___ became a chore (家务), and their ___26___ disappeared. My husband helped around the house a lot, but he hated to do the dishes, so this was one chore he ___27___ altogether. One day, I asked my son, who was about ten years old, to wash the dishes. ___28___, he resisted at the request. When I ___29___, he said it was a woman’s job.
Later, I approached my husband about this ____30____ incident, and he said, “Well, I guess it’s time for me to start helping with the dishes.” That night after supper, he put on one of my aprons (围裙) and started doing the dishes. My husband invited our son to ____31____ him. After that, our son had no problem taking his ____32____ with the other kids.
This was one of those moments that made a ____33____ to our son. Yes, men wash dishes; dad demonstrates his love and ____34____ with their mom. Helping and loving each other does not go ____35____ in the eyes of children who are learning to develop their relationships.
21. A. free B. little C. naughty D. silly
22. A. provide B. buy C. invent D. store
23 A. relieve B. challenge C. evaluate D. entertain
24. A. housework B. business C. experiment D. commitment
25. A. trick B. situation C. game D. scene
26. A. innocence B. enthusiasm C. genius D. potential
27. A. encouraged B. criticized C. avoided D. delayed
28. A. Strangely B. Hopefully C. Amusingly D. Naturally
29. A. insisted B. denied C. quitted D. hesitated
30. A. curious B. familiar C. unpleasant D. unusual
31. A. push B. join C. observe D. guide
32. A. turn B. time C. place D. chance
33. A. comeback B. statement C. promise D. mistake
34. A. appointment B. competition C. journey D. partnership
35. A. unchanged B. unfinished C. undecided D. unnoticed
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题 （共55分）
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。
Black Myth: Wukong, China’s first true AAA video game, ___36___ (attract) global attention since its release, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese gaming industry. ___37___ a AAA game, it features high development cost, a long production cycle, and a significant ___38___ (invest). Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, one of the four greatest classical ___39___ (novel) of Chinese literature, the game follows the journey of the “Destined One (天命人)” as they get on a journey ___40___ (uncover) the truth behind the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong, who disappeared after becoming the Fighting Buddha. Its ___41___ (amaze) visuals, rich storytelling, ___42___ cultural depth have drawn in not just games but also fans of Chinese mythology (神话), many of ___43___ have been inspired to read Journey to the West. ___44___ stands out is that Black Myth: Wukong currently holds the top spot on the global sales charts, surpassing other high-end single-player games like Cyberpunk 2077. The game has also sparked a tourism boom, ____45____ (particular) in Shanxi province, which contributed many of the game’s Buddhist and Taoist-inspired scenes.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分）
46. 为探讨如何合理使用平板，你校将举办以“Be Smart Pad Users at School”为题的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
(1) 分析优势与不足：
(2) 提出使用建议。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Be Smart Pad Users at School
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第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a cold November day. I sat on the bus headed to Los Angeles waiting for it to set off while other passengers piled on. An old woman with straggly (散乱的) grey hair and a weathered (饱经风霜的) face sat behind me. She wore a ragged blue and white shirt with faded brown trousers. Her shoes were worn.
Then a blond-haired girl, about sixteen years old, took the seat in front of me. The bus driver followed behind and demanded her fare. “I paid already. Yesterday, online,” the girl insisted. “No, no record of it!” the bus driver pointed to the paper in his hand and waved it in her face. “See. No pay! You pay, or you must get off.” He angrily pointed to the exit door. “But I don’t have money left. Please! ” The girl pleaded, on verge of tears.
The bus driver picked up his mobile phone and made a call to find out if there had been an error with the paperwork. About a minute later, he cut the call. “No, you have not paid. You must pay!” He roared. “But please, I don’t have any money on me. I must get to LA today. Please!” The girl begged, tears streaming down her face.
For days I had been very excited about going on a tour of LA. My dream of visiting Disneyland was about to come true. But while I sat there comfortably in my seat, thinking about my next adventure, this young girl was in tears, with a man standing over her, demanding money harshly.
I wasn’t sure what I should do. Was she telling the truth It wouldn’t be the first time someone had extracted money by telling a sad story that turned out untrue. Maybe the bus driver would show some compassion and allow her to sort the payment out later But no, the bus driver continued to demand she pay $40 or get off. It seemed the driver would throw her off the bus.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
Suddenly, the old woman behind me walked straight to the driver, “I’ll pay for her.”
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At the next stop, I approached the old lady, money in hand.
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杭州二中2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考
英语试卷
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）
【答案】1. A2. B3. C
【答案】4. B5. D6. C7. D
【答案】8. B9. A10. C11. D
【答案】12. A13. B14. C15. B
【答案】16. G17. F18. C19. D20. A
第三部分语言运用（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）
【答案】21. B22. A23. D24. A25. C26. B27. C28. D29. A30. C31. B32. A33. B34. D35. D
第Ⅱ卷非选择题（共55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】36. has attracted
37. As38. investment
39. novels40. to uncover
41. amazing
42. and43. whom
44. What45. particularly
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节应用文写作（满分15分）
46.
【答案】
Be Smart Pad Users at School
It is my honor to speak on “Be Smart Pad Users at School”. Pads offer many advantages, such as easy access to vast information and interactive learning tools that enhance our educational experience. However, excessive use can lead to distractions and eye strain, impacting our health and study efficiency.
To be smart pad users, we should set specific time limits, take regular breaks, and use pads primarily for academic purposes. By doing so, we can maximize the benefits and minimize the drawbacks of using pads at school.
Thank you.
第二节读后续写（满分25分）
47.
【答案】范文
Suddenly, the old woman behind me walked straight to the driver, “I’ll pay for her.” Dressed in a ragged shirt and faded trousers, she looked in need herself. She stepped forward and stood directly in front of the driver. Without asking any questions, she didn’t doubt the girl as I had. “This is for her, ” she said, holding out forty dollars and pointing to the girl. Surprised, the bus driver nodded, and took the money. The young girl thanked her for her kind offer.
At the next stop, I approached the old lady, money in hand. I said, “That was a really kind thing you did for that girl. Here, I want to share what you paid.” When I gave her the note, she looked at me with gratitude, saying that was her last forty dollars! When I was shocked by her act of kindness, a couple of others came to surround her with their money. Actually, her forty dollars made a great difference!
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