射洪中学高2023级高二下期半期考试
英语试题答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 CBCBA 6-10ACBAC 11-15CABAC 16-20BCBAB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23CDA 24-27DBAA 28-31 DCBA 32-35BDCD
第二节
36-40 CAEFD
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
41-45DCDBA 46-50 BDABA 51-55 CBDCC
第二节 语法填空
56.that/which 57.Known 58.dating 59.cities 60.significance
61.to 62.an 63.its 64.includes 65.adventurous
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
Dear Allen,
Knowing that you are keen on music, I'm writing to invite you to join us in the music festival in our school.
The festival, which is intended to enrich students’ after-school life, will take place on our school playground from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 16th. The festival will start with a speech delivered by the schoolmaster, closely followed by a one-hour lecture. And various fantastic performances will put a perfect ending to the festival, which allows you to feel the charm of Chinese music. You are particularly welcome to show up on stage, which will definitely add color and fun to our festival.
If you are interested in it, let me know and I'll send you more information.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
Mr. Harris was waiting for me there, his eyes red. “Well done! But how did you make it " he asked in excitement. I told him about my practice on the broken piano in the hospital and Mom's illness. Mr. Harris's mouth fell open and then apologized for his previous words. He hugged me tightly, saying everything would be OK. Finally, I was announced to receive a silver medal.
I rushed to the hospital and handed my silver medal to Mom. With trembling hands, she held it, her eyes shining with joy and pride. After hearing the whole story, Mom praised me for my efforts, but deep down in my heart, I knew it was her words that helped me make the most courageous decision so far in my life. The medal still hangs above my piano, a glittering-proof that real courage is not about perfect keys but playing with whatever you have.
听力材料
1.【答案】C
【原文】M: Will you watch my cat for me next weekend I have to go to Florida for a business meeting.
W: Sure. I’ll pick him up on my way home from my yoga class. My kids will be so excited!
2.【答案】B
【原文】W: Dad, can you drive me to school
M: Sorry, I’m too busy. Why don’t you ride your bike or walk You need to exercise.
W: Well, I think I’ll cycle. I don’t have much time to walk.
3.【答案】C
【原文】M: What are you doing
W: I’m just looking at this map of the world. I’m preparing for geography class.
4.【答案】B
【原文】M: I asked your mother about your bike accident. She didn’t know anything about it.
W: That’s because I made it up.
5.【答案】A
【原文】M: Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger.
W: Yeah, many plants and animals exist only in rainforests.
M: We really need to save the beautiful rainforests.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】W: Jerry, is today Tuesday, the fifth, or am I mistaken
M: I’m not quite sure, either. Let me have a look. Oh, I’m afraid you’ re mistaken, Marie. It’s Tuesday, the seventh.
W: Oh, my God! I hope this afternoon Miss Defoe will stay at her office. I must tell her that I’m going to discontinue my biology.
M: Why are you stopping biology You are fond of it, aren’t you
W: Yes, but I’ve missed too many classes because of my part-time job in the restaurant. I’m so far behind everyone and maybe I will fail the exam. So it’s better for me to give it up this term.
M: That’s a shame!
W: Yeah, but luckily biology is only a course for us to choose this term. I hope I can start again next year.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C
【原文】M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan
W: I can’t wait to see Canada, David, but I’m kind of worried. My husband insists on flying. You know, planes make me nervous.
M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day
W: I have no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a year
W: But planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax.
M: It’s fine if you’ re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea
W: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I’d rather be seasick than dead.
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. B
【原文】M: In Rome, people do what everyone else does, but they do it differently. Everything is different.
W: What do you mean
M: Well, the weather is quite different there. It doesn’t rain so much as it does here in England. The sun shines more often.
W: I feel envious.
M: I know you hate the rain, don’t you
W: I certainly do.
M: Romans really love life. They know how to enjoy themselves.
W: Do they always eat Italian food and drink wine
M: Not always. But they like good meals. Many tourists go to Rome just for the food, you know.
W: Really How much does it cost to fly to Rome
M: I don’t know exactly, but it does cost a lot of money.
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. B
【原文】M: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party
W: Well, when will the last examination be held
M: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd.
W: I think you’d better wait until after that. When will this term end
M: On January 26th.
W: Well, why don’t you have it on the Saturday after that
M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
W: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party
M: Oh I think my roommates will all come.
W: You mean five other students will come
M: Yes. Do you think I could ask Mark to make a video of the evening, Mom
W: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. Tomorrow I’ll call and ask him whether he is free then.
M: Thank you, Mom.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. B
【原文】A recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man’s most intelligent friend, the dolphin. The exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized dolphin paintings mainly made of wood, as well as glass and stones. The dolphins were shown at business areas and along the beach. Organizers paid $750 to cover the artists’ fees and the cost of the materials. There were about 100 dolphin themes. They showed the works of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for. Probably the most unique was its artist, Pandora. Pandora, the dolphin painter, is a real dolphin, at the Dolphin Research Center. The playful artist makes colors across a dolphin painting, holding a brush in its mouth. The exhibition will be held by the Monroe Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international art center.射洪中学高2023级高二下期半期考试
英语试题
(考试时间：150分钟 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把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，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡对应题号的位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷（选择题）
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. Why is the man going to Florida
A. To buy a cat.
B. To take yoga classes.
C. To attend a business meeting.
2. How will the woman go to school
A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Drawing a map.
B. Making a travel plan.
C. Preparing for a class.
4. What can we know about the woman
A. She didn’t have a bike.
B. She didn’t tell her mother the truth.
C. Her mother made up a story.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Rainforests. B. Animals. C. Weather.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What’s the girl going to do this afternoon
A. Go to Miss Defoe’s office.
B. Work in the restaurant.
C. Have a biology test.
7. Why is the girl going to give up biology
A. She isn’t fond of the subject.
B. She wants to take another course.
C. She is afraid she can’t pass the exam.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where is Susan going
A. America. B. Canada. C. Britain.
9. Who insists on taking the trip by air
A Susan’s husband. B. Susan’s children. C. Susan’s parents.
10. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In Rome. B. In America. C. In England.
12. Why does the woman feel envious
A. There is more sunshine in Rome.
B. It rains less often in England.
C. Americans know how to enjoy themselves.
13. What do many tourists go to Rome for according to the man
A. The beautiful scenery. B. The delicious food. C. The tasteful wine.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. When will most of the exams end
A. By this Friday. B. By January 23rd. C. By January 26th.
15. How many students are there in the man’s dorm
A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.
16. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Make a video.
B. Give Mark a call.
C. Make a plan for the party.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题
17. What does the speaker say about the dolphin
A. It is man’s largest friend.
B. It is man’s favorite animal.
C. It is man’s most intelligent friend.
18. What were those dolphin paintings mainly made of
A. Glass. B. Wood. C. Stones.
19. How many dolphin themes were there at the exhibition
A. About 100. B. About 150. C. About 750.
20. Who is Pandora
A. An organizer. B. A dolphin. C. A reporter.
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。
A
There are tons of physics textbooks available around the world. Based on our web research, here are our top four picks with the introduction of physics in simple, practical language.
Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics
This book is a collection of online teachings by Professor R. Shankar. Shankar is one of the first to be involved in the innovative Open Yale Courses program. It is a perfect introduction to college-level physics. Students of chemistry, engineering, and AP Physics will find this book helpful.
Physics for Students of Science and Engineering
This book helps students to read scientific data, answer scientific questions, and identify fundamental concepts. The new and improved 10th edition features multi-media resources, and questions to test students’ understanding of each concept.
The Feynman Lectures on Physics
Richard Feynman is regarded as one of the greatest teachers of physics to walk the face of the earth. This book is a collection of Feynman’s lectures. In his words, these lectures all began as an experiment, which, in turn, formed the basis of this book.
University Physics with Modern Physics
The book is recognized for teaching and applying principles of physics through a narrative (叙事的) method. To ensure a better understanding and ability to apply these concepts, practical examples are provided, giving students tools to develop problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding.
21. What do the first two books have in common
A. They are improved editions. B. They are written by professors.
C. They favor students of engineering. D. They feature multi-media resources.
22. Which book best suits students who enjoy learning physics through practical examples
A. Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics.
B. Physics for Students of Science and Engineering.
C. The Feynman Lectures on Physics.
D. University Physics with Modern Physics.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. An online article. B. A research paper.
C. A physics textbook. D. A science journal.
B
With the most attractive view along the road, it is a popular route for cyclists: the road from Land’s End in England to John O’ Groats in Scotland, about 874 miles long. It covers almost the full length of Great Britain. The 12-year-old boy named Laurence Chandler became the youngest cyclist to finish the route.
Chandler took 20 days to finish the challenge. Each day, he cycled between 40 to 60 miles. He spent six hours on his mountain bike daily. Chandler had to push through rainy and windy days. Cycling uphill was also hard. “It was much harder than I thought. I wasn’t expecting so many hills and how busy the roads were,” Chandler said. “But if you put your mind to anything, then no matter how big, you can do it.”
Chandler first thought of trying the route when he read an article about it two years ago. Later, as his father’s 50th birthday came around, he decided to go for it. He was already used to cycling around his village and to school before starting his journey.
During his ride, Chandler raised 600 pounds for Smile Train, a children’s organization that pays for treatment for children in developing countries who have deft lips (兔唇).
24.What do we know about Laurence Chandler
A. He is a green hand in cycling. B. He is fond of jogging.
C. He cycled through England. D. He is a cycling lover.
25. What is suggested from Paragraph 2
A. Few people chose to cycle the route.
B. Chandler was challenged by the trip.
C. The journey was really disappointing.
D. Chandler rode the same distance every day.
26.What made Chandler decide to try the route
A. His father’s birthday. B. The voluntary work.
C. A related article. D. The disabled children.
27. What’s the main idea of the text
A. A teenager finishing a great trip. B. A popular cycling route in the UK.
C. A road leading England to Scotland. D. A children’s organization for cyclists.
C
Is diet（低糖的）soda safe If you’re concerned about sugar, diet products seem a better option, sweet and not so bad for you. Wrong! Drinking diet soda regularly can increase your risk of diseases. Despite the fact that we call these drinks “diet”, the artificial sweeteners they contain are linked to weight gain, not loss.
There’s the latest evidence that they increase the risk of depression, which comes from a new analysis by researchers at Harvard Medical School. The team drew upon a data set of nearly 32,000 female nurses, ages 42 to 62 when the study began. It turned out that the nurses who consumed the most diet drinks had a 37 percent higher chance of depression, compared to those who drank the least or none.
Diet soda also increases your risk of stroke (中风), according to a separate meta-analysis that included 72 studies. Looking for the causes behind the stroke, researchers took various blood measurements when 12 healthy volunteers in their 20s drank water, soda, or diet soda. The result showed that both sodas slowed the flow of blood within the brain. Though the effect didn’t seem sufficient to cause stroke, slower blood flow could have accumulating effects.
Other researchers have found that diet soda increases the risk of dementia (痴呆), from data from nearly 178,000 volunteers tracked over an average of nine years. That’s not a big surprise. An earlier study of about 4,300 volunteers concluded that drinking diet soda every day was tied to three times the risk of dementia over the following decade. The researchers looked at brain scans and the results of mental function assessments. A daily diet soda was linked to smaller brains and aggravates long-term memory, two risk factors for dementia.
Avoiding depression, stroke, and dementia is an obvious goal for whoever desires to age healthily. So you know what to do.
28. How does the author present his point of view
A. By analyzing causes. B. By giving opinions.
C. By quoting specialists. D. By presenting research.
29. What effect might diet soda have on people
A. Slight weight loss. B. Increased blood flow.
C. Raised depression risk. D. Severe mental decline.
30. Which can best replace the underlined word “aggravates” in paragraph 4
A. Deletes. B. Worsens. C. Motivates. D. Stimulates.
31. What might the author advise us to do
A. stop consuming diet sodas. B. Limit the daily sugar intake.
C. Set achievable health goals. D. Follow fixed aging process.
D
Recent developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have brought us in the eye of the storm of a new automation(自动化) age. About half of the work carried out by people was likely to be automated by 2055 with adaption to technology, a McKinsey Global Institute report predicted.
Automation can enable businesses to improve performance by reducing errors and improving quality and speed, and in some cases achieving outcomes that go beyond human capabilities. At a time of weak productivity growth worldwide, automation technologies can provide the much-needed promotion of economic growth, according to the report. Automation could raise productivity growth globally by 0.8 percent to 1.4 percent. At a global level, technically automated activities involved 1.1 billion employees and 11.9 trillion U.S. dollars in wages, the report said.
The report also showed that activities most influenced by automation were physical ones in highly structured and predictable environments, as well as data collection and processing. In the United States, these activities make up 51 percent of activities in the economy, accounting for almost 2.7 trillion dollars in wages. They are most common in production, accommodation and food service, and the retail (零售) trade. And it’s not just low-skill, low-wage work that is likely to be influenced by automation; middle-skill and high-paying, high-skill occupations, too, have a degree of automation potential.
The robots and computers not only can perform a range of routine physical work activities better and more cheaply than humans, but are also increasingly capable of accomplishing activities that require cognitive (认知的) capabilities, such as feeling emotions or driving.
While much of the current debate about automation has focused on the potential that many people may be replaced and therefore lose their financial resources, the analysis shows that humans will still be needed: The total productivity gains will only come about if people work alongside machines.
32. What is the report mainly about
A. Comparisons of robots with humans.
B. Analysis of automation’s potential in economy.
C. Prediction of the unemployment problem.
D. Explanations of the concept of the automation age.
33. What might happen in 2055 according to the text
A. Automation will cause weak productivity growth.
B. Automation will reduce employees’ wages.
C. Activities like data collection and processing will disappear.
D. Activities involve feeling emotions can be performed by robots.
34. How does the author feel about human workers
A. Worried. B. Mixed.
C. Optimistic. D. Doubtful.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Automation: A challenge to all
B. Automation: Where to go from here
C. Automation: Who is the eventual winner
D. Automation: A future replacement for humans
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。请将答案写在答题卷上。
Do you have a passion for art Believe it or not, you don’t need a special degree or certification to get your art career started. 36 It’s definitely not impossible, however. With enough focus, drive, and determination, you might see your art goals become a reality. We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help you get started on your artistic journey.
37
Give yourself a foundation with art skills. Art fundamentals, like perspective, anatomy (解剖), and composition are important building blocks in your art career. These skills may seem basic, but they’ll make a big difference in your future art pieces.
Sign up for online classes.
Pick an online class that fits your art niche. From traditional sketches to digital art, there are tons of classes out there that can help you refine specific art skill sets. Search online for classes run by professional artists — these are great, hands-on ways to improve your skills. A lot of professional classes cost money. 38
Inquire about feedback.
39 Friends or art acquaintances can be a big help. They can help point out areas of improvement, so you know what to focus on in the future.
Go easy on yourself.
Becoming a self-taught artist is a long journey. 40 Instead, love and accept your art for what it is instead of expecting it to be of professional caliber right away.
A. Learn the basics.
B. Focus on painting techniques.
C. Being a self-taught artist isn’t easy.
D. Don’t compare your art to the real artists’.
E. However, some universities offer free art classes.
F. Ask a second pair of eyes to look at your artwork.
G. And you don’t need to be an expert to experience art.
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。
I visited my best friend Sean, whose mom, Cheryl could only communicate by her gesture I couldn’t understand. I felt 41 and fetched a notepad (记事本) to explain to her the reason for my visit.
Then I went to see Sean several times. Each time I entered her house, my mind flooded with guilt and anxiety. I always needed someone to 42 to me, but her daughter-in-law, even her grandchildren, wouldn’t take the time to learn sign language.
That night I saw that look of 43 on her face. The next time I saw Cheryl, I didn’t get the notepad or let my friend Sean help me, but decided to 44 sign language, whatever it would take.
I could see 45 appearing on her face as I spelled out each word with gesture. I knew how she felt knowing that someone 46 enough to learn to communicate with her.
Within three weeks I had learned 47 American Sign Language (ASL). One night, everyone was signing, when suddenly I could follow the 48 , Cheryl slapped her hand, looked at me in the eyes, and 49 directly to me. She knew my heart and how much I loved her culture.
About a month ago, Cheryl, Sean, my dad, and I took a trip to California State University, Northridge, where I would study. As we sat in the deaf student advisor’s office, no one 50 but I understood. He explained the 51 I would receive there would help me become a sign language interpreter and how he’d like me to start in an advanced ASL class.
I left the university and felt so 52 . So many people don’t know about deaf people because of their 53 to communicate with them. Now I would be able to help.
That night Cheryl and I sat in our hotel room; she 54 and signed with smiling eyes. Unlike the days in her living room with a notepad, I 55 and signed back, “I love you, too!”
41. A. pleased B. interested C. relieved D. embarrassed
42. A. lead B. point C. explain D. expose
43. A. hope B. approval C. satisfaction D. loneliness
44. A. leave B. learn C. check D. escape
45. A. pleasure B. anger C. disappointment D. sadness
46. A. grew B. cared C. changed D. reserved
47. A. advanced B. entire C. skillful D. basic
48. A. conversation B. belief C. instruction D. task
49. A. admitted B. signed C. talked D. apologized
50. A. translated B. repeated C. interrupted D. occurred
51. A. permission B. regulation C. education D. suggestion
52. A. shocked B. excited C. upset D. worried
53. A. will B. promise C. turn D. inability
54. A. set out B. worked out C. reached out D. moved out
55. A. finished B. admitted C. understood D. refused
第II卷（非选择题）
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。
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, is a city 56.
combines ancient charm with modern society. 57. (know) as the "Land of Abundance," this city has a rich history 58. (date) back over 2,300 years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited 59. (city) in the world. Chengdu is not only celebrated for its historical and cultural 60. (significant) but also for its vibrant food scene, relaxed lifestyle, and natural beauty.
One of the most iconic symbols of Chengdu is the giant panda. The city is home
61. the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where visitors can observe these adorable creatures in a natural environment. This base plays a crucial role in the conservation efforts of the giant panda, which is 62. endangered species.
Food enthusiasts will find Chengdu a paradise. The city is renowned for 63.
(it) spicy and numbing Sichuan cuisine, which 64. (include) famous dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and Hot Pot. These dishes are not only delicious but also reflect the courageous and 65. (adventure) spirit of the local people.
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，你校将举办音乐节。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，内容包括：1.时间；2.活动安排；3.欢迎他表演节目。
注意:词数应为80左右 ; 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Allen，
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。
The piano looked like a giant black beast under the bright lights. My hands shook as I waited backstage. This was the biggest competition of my life, but all I could think about was Mom's pale face when I left her hospital room this morning.
Four weeks ago, everything changed. Mom had a car accident and needed to stay in hospital. My piano teacher, Mr. Harris, said, “You're messing up the fast parts, Jake. You need to practice every day." But how could I tell him I'd been practicing on an old, even broken piano in the hospital Some of the keys didn't even work.
The week before the competition, snow coated the streets. A nurse texted me: Mom's fever wouldn't go down. I had determined to quit the competition but Mom insisted that she was OK and made me promise to compete, even with her sunken eyes and cracked (干裂的) lips. I was so anxious. When Mr. Harris saw me staring at the piano, dull and hopeless, he said, "Maybe you should skip this one. No one will blame you."“I'm doing it." I interrupted, determined to keep up.
Then came the big day. Backstage, some kids were practising like crazy. My stomach ached. The broken C key on the hospital piano kept coming to my mind—that note was important for my piece. I'd practiced keeping the beat of music on Mom's table bedside, air-typing the missing note on my jeans.
Now it was my turn. The piano seat felt colder than the hospital chairs. Bright lights made my eyes water. For a second, I forgot the first note, but my fingers remembered—the sad, slow opening tune poured out like Mom's smile. I pretended I was back at the hospital piano. When the missing note came, I pressed the D key instead, turning mistakes into something brave. In the end, my shirt stuck to my back. The last note hung in the air over the silent hall. With the crowd exploding suddenly, I rose to my feet slowly and walked to the center of the stage, smiling as I bowed to the audience in gratitude. Then I headed backstage.
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Mr. Harris was waiting for me there, his eyes red.
I rushed to the hospital and handed my silver medal to Mom.
