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2024年秋季学期高二年级校联体第二次联考
英语
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）
【答案】1. A2. D3. C
【答案】4. B5. D6. C7. D
【答案】8. B9. A10. B11. C
【答案】12. A13. B14. D15. C
第二节（共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5分）
【答案】16. B17. F18. D19. G20. A
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）
【答案】21. B22. A23. D24. B25. C26. C27. A28. B29. A30. C31. A32. B33. D34. C35. D
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
【答案】36. Adapted
37. who##that
38. With39. stretches
40. characters
41. to search
42. Probably
43. that44. has helped
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第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
46.
【答案】
Be responsible travelers
While traveling, we often encounter irresponsible behaviors such as littering, vandalism, and noise disturbances. Such actions not only spoil the environment but also tarnish our image.
It is crucial to be responsible travelers, ensuring that we preserve the beauty and integrity of tourist spots for future generations. By respecting local customs and caring for nature, we contribute to sustainable tourism.
I urge everyone to act responsibly, leaving only footprints and taking only memories. Together, let’s make travelling a respectful and enriching experience.
第二节（满分25分）
47.
【答案】
Watching her leave, I stood there, thinking about her words. “We only live once.” It hit me like a bolt of lightning. I realized that if I let stutters hold me back forever, I would miss out on countless opportunities. I made up my mind to participate. I started practicing day and night. I recorded myself speaking, analyzed every stutter, and worked on techniques to control my breathing. With each practice, I felt a bit more confident.
Soon, it was the day for my speech contest. Standing backstage, my heart pounded wildly. But when I stepped onto the stage and saw the expectant faces of the audience, I took a deep breath. As I began to speak, stutters did occur, but I didn’t let them disturb me. I focused on the message I wanted to convey. To my astonishment, the audience listened attentively. When I finished, they erupted into thunderous applause. At that moment, I knew that my decision to be brave had paid off, and I had overcome my inner fear, regardless of the result.
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第1页2024年秋季学期高二年级校联体第二次联考
英语
注意事项:
（本试卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟）
1. 答题前, 务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时, 必须使用 2B 铅笔将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, 再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时, 必须使用 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔, 将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答, 在试题卷上答题无效。
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's mother probably arrive
A. At 4:30 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
2 What does the man mean
A. He doesn't have time now.
B. He will answer the phone at once.
C. He doesn't want to talk with Mr Miller.
3. What does the man want to be after graduation
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.
4. Where is Mr David now
A. In the office. B. On business. C. On his way to office.
5. What is the man doing
A. Making a phone call. B. Making a visit. C. Making a report.
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。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. How will the speakers go to the West Lake
A. By bike. B. By train. C. By car.
7. When will the speakers meet
A. At 4:30. B. At 3:30. C. At 4:00.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 10题。
8. Where are the two speakers
A. On a bus. B. In a shopping district. C. At a bus station.
9. What's the largest building on the left
A. A bank. B. A theater. C. A store.
10. What can we learn from the conversation
A. A hotel is beside the theatre.
B. The man wants to buy some food.
C. The post office is just on the corner.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. When did the woman join the swimming club
A. After her oldest child was born.
B. About five years ago.
C. After her winning prizes.
12. What else does the woman do every day besides swimming
A. Take part in club activities.
B. Do all the housework.
C. Take care of the children.
13. What does the woman's husband think of her swimming
A. He wants her to win more.
B. He gives support to her.
C. He suggests she practise more.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the man probably
A. In a taxi. B. On a bus. C. At the airport.
15. When will the speakers' flight leave
A. In 20 minutes. B. In 40 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
16. Who are the speakers going to visit
A. Their friends. B. The man's parents. C. The woman's parents.
17. How is the woman feeling
A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Nervous.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. How many readers does this magazine have in North America
A. About 30 million. B. About 40 million. C. About 45 million.
19. When was the first Time magazine issued
A. In 1923. B. In 1933. C. In 2003.
20. What can we learn about the magazine
A. Its profit has greatly increased since its beginning.
B. Its readers are becoming less and less.
C. It is partly aimed at man.
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, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Sport plays a huge part in Australian culture. Here are some wonderful sporting events for travelers from all over the world.
World Surfing Championships（March to May） While summer brings warmer waters, Australia’s autumn comes with the World Surfing Championships. Across the men’s and women’s tournaments (锦标赛), fans can see their favourite players trying their best across a series of events in the surfing capital of Australia, the Gold Coast.
Melbourne Cup（November） The Melbourne Cup is the country’s most famous horse race, which is called “The Race That Stops A Nation”. It’s not all about the racing however, with fashion shows, music, and the best selections of food. This one-day event has become such a big part of Australian culture that it is now an official public holiday.
Uluru Camel Cup（May） If you’re looking for a special Australian event, don’t miss the Uluru Camel Cup. It’s all about a camels’ race to find the fastest camel in Australia. There are several activities that take place over the weekend with delicious food, live music and entertainment. You also have a chance to bet on your favourite camel.
Australian Open（January） The Australian Open is perhaps one of the country’s most prized events and biggest summer parties. Hosted in January every year, this two-week tennis event lights up the city and brings the very best tennis superstars to Melbourne along with thousands of fans and a host of world-class singers.
1. What can travelers do in Australian Open
A. Seeing tennis superstars. B. Going surfing.
C. Ride a camel. D. Attend a horse race.
2. What’s special about Melbourne Cup
A. It provides food. B. It has live performances.
C It lasts for a weekend. D. It is a public holiday.
3. In which month can we enjoy two different sporting events
A. January. B. March. C. May. D. November.
B
At six o’clock sharp the curtain rises at Southside Cultural Center, in Reno. Two hundred audience members, including the mayor of Reno, look to the stage. Dozens of actors break out into the first number of The Lion King.
But this is not a usual production. The gifted actors are homeless children living at the Volunteers of America family shelter in Reno. The children have been given a chance to live their dreams onstage, thanks to volunteer acting coach Nasya Mancini. “I see so much of myself in these kids,” says Nasya. “I tell them their current circumstance doesn’t have to be their destiny (命运). If they are determined, they can do anything they want.”
Determination is something Nasya knows all about. She was born prematurely (过早地) and was given rare chance of survival. But Nasya kept fighting. Her very name means miracle in Hebrew. Nasya was small, but quickly proved that her talents were as big as her will to survive. She started dancing at two. By six she’d been discovered by an acting coach, who encouraged her parents to send her to drama classes. Nasya said being on stage made her spirit come alive. She decided that she was going to be an actor.
However, her enthusiasm didn’t sit well with some of her schoolmates. They teased (嘲笑) her, “You’re a shrimp. You’re not even pretty.” Nasya came home in tears. Her mother hugged her and told her to ignore it. By high school, Nasya was winning awards in theater competitions. She also provided community service by teaching drama to the children at the shelter. Nasya wanted the kids at the shelter to discover the confidence that acting could bring. The best way to do that, she believed, was to put on a big play.
The production was a hit. The kids took several curtain calls. Donations to the shelter kept coming in. Nasya reminds the kids of something she knows with every part of her spirit to be true: Believe in yourself. The world is your stage.
4. What was special about the play The Lion King
A. It was funded by the mayor of Reno. B. It was performed by homeless kids.
C. It was starred by Nasya Mancini. D. It had a small group of audience.
5. Which of the following best describes Nasya
A. Determined and humorous. B. Responsible and modest.
C. Outgoing and demanding. D. Talented and social responsible.
6. Why did Nasya decide to put on the play
A. To finish her community service. B. To raise money.
C. To build the kids’ confidence. D. To show her talents.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. Rising from Shelter to Stage B. Volunteers Can Play a Role
C. The Lion King: A Hit D. A Caring Volunteer Acting Coach
C
The full moon climbs over the eastern horizon (地平线) and hangs like a huge orange globe in the sky. A few hours later, the moon is overhead but seems to have changed. The huge orange globe has become a small silver disk. What has happened Why has the orange color disappeared Why does the moon seem so much smaller and farther away
The moon appears orange on the horizon because we view it through the dust of the atmosphere. The overhead moon does not really become smaller as it moves away from the horizon. Our eyes tell us that the overhead moon is farther away. But in this position the moon is actually closer to our eyes than when it is near the horizon.
The change in size is a trick our eyes and minds play on us. When the moon is low in the sky, we can compare its size with familiar objects. It is easy to see that the moon is much larger than trees or buildings, for example. When the moon is high in the sky, however, it is hard to compare it with objects on pared to the vastness of the sky, the moon seems small.
There is another reason why the moon seems to shrink. We are used to staring at objects straight ahead of us. When an object is difficult to see, our eyes have to try to focus on it. When we move our heads back to look up, we will try hard again. Looking at something from an unaccustomed position can fool you into believing an object is smaller or farther away than it is. However, scientists do not yet understand completely why the moon seems to shrink as it rises in the sky.
8 What puzzles us when the moon is high in the sky
A. Its shape changes. B. It looks different.
C. Its color disappears. D. It becomes larger.
9. What really happens when the moon floats farther away from the horizon
A. It is nearer. B. It goes farther away.
C. It turns orange. D. It gets dusty.
10. Why does the author mention trees and buildings in Para. 3
A. To suggest that they can catch our attention.
B. To show that they can influence our judgment.
C. To indicate that they are large objects.
D. To show that hey are small on earth.
11. What can we infer from the text
A. The moon is becoming smaller. B. The moon is actually a big orange globe.
C. We do not see the moon as it really is. D. The moon's size changes constantly.
D
The social media platform Instagram once made headlines for limiting likes in an effort to reduce the comparisons and hurt feelings resulting from attaching popularity to sharing content. It’s a small step in the right direction, says Jacqueline Sperling, a psychologist who works with youth who experience anxiety disorders.
Social media has a strengthening nature. The platforms are designed to be addictive. According to the Pew Research Center, 69% of adults and 81% of teens in the U. S. use social media. This puts a large amount of the population at an increased risk of feeling anxious, depressed, or ill over their social media use. But what makes users come back for more even when it can literally make them feel sick
To boost self-esteem (自尊心) and feel a sense of belonging in their social circles, people post content with the hope of receiving positive feedback. When reviewing others’ social activity, people tend to make comparisons such as, “Did I get as many likes as someone else ” or “Why didn’t this person like my post, but this other person did ” They’re searching for validation on the internet. FOMO — fear of missing out — also plays a role. If everyone else is using social media sites, and if you don’t join in, there’s concern that you’ll miss chats, jokes, connections, or invitations, which can create anxiety and depression.
Sperling admits that we can benefit from social platforms to some extent, as they allow people to keep in touch with family and friends all over the globe. Still, she says, the platforms might have opened a “Pandora’s box” as they continue to change more quickly than we can research their impact.
In addition to limiting likes, as Instagram has done, Sperling suggests social platforms consider decreasing mass sharing. They might function more as messaging services by highlighting one-on-one communications. As to individuals, we can monitor our behavior to see how our use impacts us, and how to act as a result.
12. For what reason did Instagram limit likes
A. To relieve anxiety. B. To make headlines.
C. To promote other functions. D. To control online time.
13. What does the underlined word “validation” mean in paragraph 3
A. Gratitude. B. Recognition.
C. Respect. D. Achievement
14. What's Sperling’s attitude towards social media platform
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent.
C. Opposed. D. Objective.
15. What does Sperling suggest about social media
A. Limiting receiving positive feedback. B. Exchange feelings online frequently.
C. Focusing on face-to-face communication. D. Spending more time on social platforms.
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。
How to grow tomatoes
Given the proper climatic conditions, you can grow tomatoes nearly anywhere. Before you grow tomatoes, check if your area has the right climatic conditions for this purpose. ___16___ And if it doesn’t, just give up this idea.
There are two ways for you to grow tomatoes. ___17___ The seeds usually take six to eight weeks to grow. If you don’t know how to grow tomatoes from seed, you can consider buying the plants directly. Many of these plants can be found at most garden centers.
___18___ They require an average temperature of 65 °F or higher to grow well. Tomatoes require areas with full sun and should have enough protection from strong winds as well. What’s more, they require a lot of water, therefore, you had better water your tomato plants regularly. ___19___
Check tomato plants daily for any ripe produce. Picking often helps more to grow. Once the end of growing season is coming, it’s helpful to remove any flowers as well. ___20___ If you still have a lot of green tomatoes during this time, go ahead and pick them. These can be stored in a warm area up to four weeks, and then they will turn red.
A. Doing this can help existing fruits grow.
B. If it does, find some land for growing some.
C. There is one popular way to grow tomatoes.
D. Tomatoes don’t grow well in cool conditions.
E. Actually it’s not so difficult to grow tomatoes.
F. One is to grow them from seed and the other from the plants.
G. Therefore, pay attention to all these things to grow tomatoes well.
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。
Canadian firefighter Markus Pukonen will be back in his home city Toronto seven years after a travel around the world. ___21___ that period, the adventurer walked, canoed, cycled, skied, rowed, rafted and sailed his way across 29 countries including America, Vietnam, etc.
Pukonen had been ___22___ this particular trip for a long time. ___23___, he hadn’t decided to take the leap until he discovered that his father had just several weeks to live.
“I was fighting wildfires in Canada, and my dad called and told me that he was ___24___ with serious cancer,” Pukonen recalls. “I asked myself what I would want to be doing if I found out I was dying. How can I live my life without ___25___ ”
After spending some time with his father who ___26___ six months later, Pukonen began ___27___ for the journey. And he ___28___ from Toronto on July 13th, 2016.
When asked whether the journey was ___29___ his father, Pukonen explains it has been about much more than that. He says, “I want to help people ____30____ we all should have no regret for our life as we only live once.”
Now just several months away from completing his journey, Pukonen is quickening the pace so that he can be ____31____ in Toronto on time for a welcome home party. ____32____ the celebration is over, he’ll be planning to write a book about his ____33____ journey.
Pukonen says he would love to pass the baton (指挥棒) to another ____34____ adventurer. “I don’t want the journey to end when I finish the trip in Toronto,” he says. “I’d like to help somebody ____35____ the Routes of Change in their own sort of style and manner.”
21. A. Before B. During C. After D. At
22. A. considering B. deserving C. generating D. advertising
23. A. So B. Besides C. Therefore D. However
24. A. linked B. diagnosed C. equipped D. filled
25. A. hope B. blame C. regrets D. happiness
26. A. pass on B. go away C. pass away D. pass down
27. A. preparing B. applying C. caring D. postponing
28. A. set down B. set off C. set up D. set aside
29. A. in honor of B. in return for C. in search of D. in acknowledgement of
30. A. guarantee B. ignore C. realize D. ensure
31 A. back B. off C. near D. down
32. A. Though B. Once C. Until D. If
33. A. negotiable B. delicate C. delightful D. remarkable
34. A. flexible B. independent C. brave D. reliable
35. A. disturb B. permit C. decline D. continue
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。
China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder has made Altay a new fashionable tourism destination. ___36___ (adapt) from My Altay, the play tells the story of a young woman ___37___ returned to her hometown Altay after having setbacks.
___38___ the help of 4K ultra-HD cameras, the play captures the untouched beauty of Altay where grassland ___39___ (stretch) for miles and flocks of sheep graze (吃草) leisurely. Besides the vivid display of nomadic (游牧的) culture, people also love the show for its ___40___ (character) and their stories. They celebrate the fun of ordinary life and reflect their common humanity. Once we’ve satisfied our material needs, we will look inside ___41___ (search) for a sense of peace and to realize our self-worth. ___42___ (probable), it is this re-connection with one’s inner world ___43___ attracts so many viewers in.
It is not the first time in recent years that a TV play ___44___ (help) turn its location into a popular tourism destination. Researchers from a travel agency once said that the local authorities can make the most of tour products by ____45____ (combine) natural views and cultural elements to improve people’s travel experiences.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
46. 校英文报正在开展题为“Be responsible travelers”的征文活动，请你写一篇征文投稿，内容包括：
1. 存在的不文明旅游现象；
2. 做负责任的游客的重要性；
3. 倡议大家做负责任的游客。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Be responsible travelers
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
I had stutters (口吃), especially when I was nervous. When our teacher announced the upcoming speech contest in our school for this year, I was filled with a mix of emotions—excitement and regret.
When I got home, Mum saw the sad look on my face and worriedly asked, "What happened "
“This year’s speech contest is coming,” I explained. “I...I...”
“Would you like to attend this year ” Mum asked. “You’ve always wanted to give it a try.” Her words reminded me of my experience last year.
Last year when our our teacher announced that there would be a speech contest and everyone interested in it were welcome to join it. I signed up for it at first but I finally gave it up because of my stutters. At the time, my best friend Amy felt really sorry for me and said, “Alice, actually you’re really good at writing a speech. You have the ability to give a speech.”
I sighed. Seeing my hesitation, Mum patted my shoulder to comfort me, saying “Maybe next year.”
“Maybe,” I echoed. Then I told Mum I wanted to go outside to get some air. She nodded with an encouraging smile.
As I walked into the bright sunshine I couldn’t help but think about the speech contest. I wished I felt a little bit braver. But my stomach felt like a little boat tossed in a heavy storm when I imagined speaking with stutters in public.
While I was wandering in the neighbourhood, I met Ms. Smith, who was walking her dog. She has been a warm kind lady with wisdom who often cared about the children in the neighbourhood. Noticing that I was blue, she kindly ask what happened. I told her about the speech contest. Hearing the news, she gave me an encouraging smile and said, “We only live once, Alice.” With these words, Ms. Smith smiled goodbye.
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。
Watching her leave, I stood there, thinking about her words.
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Soon, it was the day for my speech contest.
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