陕西省西咸新区泾河新城第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期学业成绩延迟考试（第一次月考）英语试卷（含答案）

陕西省西安市西咸新区泾河新城第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期学业成绩延迟考试（第一次月考）英语试卷
一、阅读理解
Many people have the desire to travel when summer approaches. The following is to help you narrow down your options.
San Diego
San Diego, located on the Pacific, offers enough outdoor attractions to satisfy all kinds of summer travelers. Families will enjoy exploring San Diego Zoo. No matter what type of traveler you are, the eye-catching architecture and beautiful gardens that make up Balboa Park won’t disappoint. And as for the beaches, San Diego’s variety of shorelines means you’11 never be bored.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine’s proximity (临近) to Acadia National Park makes it an impressive spot to hang your hat in summer. While the distance to the park is undoubtedly one of Bar Harbor’s selling points, you should save room on your route to explore this charming coastal town. Book a boat or whale watching tour on the bay or take a walk along the scenic Shore Path for inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Bermuda
If all you care about is being at the beach during your summer vacation, choose Bermuda. Temperatures during this time of year make summer the best time to catch rays on the sand and swim in warmer Atlantic waters. Chill out along beautiful shorelines such as Horseshoe Bay Beach (the most popular beach), Elbow Beach (the pinkest) and Warwick Long Bay (the longest).
Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s northern U. K. location means that warm weather is rare. Each summer, the city hosts the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the world’s largest arts festival), drawing visitors from around the planet. Aside from this fun summer event, travelers can experience Edinburgh’s green, sun-bathing landscape.
1．Which place is suitable for every traveler in San Diego
A．The Pacific. B．San Diego Zoo. C．Balboa Park. D．The beaches.
2．What can you do in Bar Harbor
A．Watch whales on the bay. B．Sunbathe on the beach.
C．Dive in the Atlantic Ocean. D．Wander in Acadia National Park.
3．Where can you go if you are interested in music
A．San Diego. B．Edinburgh. C．Bar Harbor. D．Bermuda.
E-bikes are becoming more and more popular. It opens cycling to older people, those with disabilities, people who live in hilly cities where regular cycling requires serious effort.
Three things are needed to make e-bikes popular—a safe place to ride, good affordable bikes and a secure place to park. Safety comes first. For bike lanes (车道) to work, the network has to be continuous, not just forcing cyclists into the middle of a busy street. It should be well protected so that the cyclists won't feel they'll be knocked down by cars. It's necessary to provide good affordable e-bikes to customers either in physical stores or in online stores. Only in this way can people consider buying one as their means of transportation. Parking remains an avoidable problem if we want to encourage more people to ride e-bikes. In Netherlands or Copenhagen, large bike parking lots at train and bus stations encourage varieties of transport. People can easily find bike parking everywhere. This is going to be needed in other cities too for e-bikes to really become a form of transportation.
As a matter of fact, people have found that e-bikes are effective transportation choices. A recent study shows that people who ride e-bikes increase their travel distance from 2. 1 to 9. 2 km per day on average. That is sure to do good to their health. It's also believed that if just 15% of a city’s population turn to e-bikes, it would reduce the carbon emissions (排放) from transportation by 12%.
All of these lead me to conclude that e-bikes are a far better way of dealing with transportation emissions than electric cars. They won't work for everyone, but they don't have to.
4．What is the most important for cyclists
A．Their safety. B．Affordable bikes. C．Good parking lot. D．Fast transportation.
5．Why are Netherlands and Copenhagen mentioned in Paragraph 2
A．To show their good e-bikes. B．To show their e-bikes are affordable.
C．To show cyclists have safe places to ride. D．To show they offer good bike parking lots.
6．What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3
A．The rules of riding bicycles. B．The advantages of riding bicycles.
C．The health benefits of riding bicycles. D．The harmful influence of riding bicycles.
7．What is the author's attitude towards e-bikes
A．Worried. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Unconcerned.
Anne woke up at 6: 00 am this morning because it was the first day of school. She went into the bathroom, looked in the mirror and she started to scream. Her little sister woke up and went to see what was wrong. Anne started to cry, “It's the first day of school and my hair is a mess!”
Her little sister Emily shook her head, “Oh! Anne you woke me up for that. I'd ' m going back to bed.”
“THANKS FOR THE HELP. … NOT!” Anne screamed to her sister. Anne was really sad about her hair. She started to search through everything trying to find something to fix her hair. Finally she found some hair spray. It helped a little but not much so she went to pick out her clothes. She had no idea what to wear. It was either her new dress with little pink bows all over it or her favorite white but now brown T-shirt and ripped jeans since they were in style. She put on her T-shirt and jeans.
After she was finally done with that she went to the kitchen to find something to eat. After she ate she went back into the bathroom. Afraid to look in the mirror she started to brush her teeth. She tuned on her radio and started to dance. Forgetting about the slippery(滑的)floor she slipped and hurt her head but trying to be brave she got back up and continued to brush her teeth.
She rinsed out her mouth and went back in the living room. She glanced at the clock. It was 7:00. She hurried to get on the bus. She waited and waited, but the bus never came. So she went inside to see what time it was. It was 8: 00
She got scared. She was running through the house screaming, “Mom! Mom! The bus forgot me!”
Her mom woke up and sat up. She started to laugh. “School doesn't start till tomorrow, silly,” her mom chuckled.
Anne stood there a minute. “What! I got up for nothing. I have to do this all again tomorrow,” she thought.
8．Why did Anne choose her T-shirt and jeans
A．Because she expected to wear casual clothes.
B．Because she likes to wear new clothes for school.
C．Because she found them comfortable to wear
D．Because they are fashionable then
9．What did Anne do while brushing her teeth
A．She danced to the music.
B．She looked in the mirror c arc fully.
C．She listened to the news on the radio.
D．She planned to change her hairstyle.
10．What does the phrase “rinsed out” in Para. 5 mean
A．Closed B．Washed
C．Covered. D．Opened
11．Which could be the main idea for the text
A．A busy day B．An active girl
C．A big morning D．The first day of school
Growing up, I knew I was different. My father had left and he never came back. As I later discovered, the abandonment triggered my anxiety attacks. I feared being alone, unwanted, unpopular and unloved.
My first attack came in a ninth-grade class: the teacher asked me to walk in front of the class, but I couldn’t do it-I was soaked in sweat, shaking. My symptoms began every morning from the moment when I stepped inside the school building.
Throughout my childhood, I was no stranger to the doctor’s office. My mother tried everything she could in hope of a breakthrough. There were times when I thought suicide could be the only way to make the pain stop.
By age 16, I had shut down socially. Most of my peers were going to parties, playing sports, and dating. But I was a prisoner in my own home.
Then one Sunday morning, my wake-up call came from a magazine article. Freddie Prince, Jr., was on the cover. The article detailed the pain of losing his father at a young age. I felt as though I were reading my own life story. The only difference He was now a success.
That article inspired me to explore a new treatment option for myself. I wanted to turn my life around as well. So I hit the library and the Internet,and I began to realize how my negative thoughts controlled my physical well-being.
Immediately, I made a plan to take charge of my life. Shortly after following the items I had listed, I was able to stop seeing a therapist. I never returned to high school, but I did go to college. After graduation, I pursued a career in television news. My relationships have changed for the better, too. I’ve made new friends and reconnected with many from the past.
The anxiety isn’t completely gone, but whenever it returns, I know the feeling will pass, and know I have the power to change my life, only if I give myself a chance.
12．The writer’s anxiety attacks were mainly caused by _________.
A．the high school which he attended B．the teacher who asked him to walk
C．the writer himself who was fearful D．his father who left in his childhood
13．The breakthrough of the writer’s treatment came when _________.
A．his mother took him to the doctor B．he read a magazine article
C．his pain finally stopped D．he went to college
14．What did the writer do after following the plan
A．He went to see therapists. B．He returned to high school.
C．He contacted his old friend. D．He didn’t suffer any attacks.
15．The writer wrote this story to tell us ________.
A．anxiety attacks are not lasting if we have proper treatment
B．we shouldn’t keep ourselves away from the outside world
C．we can change our lives if we give ourselves a chance
D．fathers are not supposed to abandon their small kids
How often do you eat chocolate If you answered “every day”, you may be addicted to chocolate. 16
Eating too much chocolate is often thought to be the cause of tooth decay, weight gain, headaches, and skin problems such as acne(粉刺). 17 Eating chocolate releases a distinctive flavor that gives us a pleasant, positive feeling. What is it that causes this feeling
Chocolate contains over three hundred known chemicals. Like a drug, these chemicals stimulate areas of the brain that enables us to feel pleasure. The most well known chemical is caffeine, which is also found in coffee, tea, and some types of soda.
18 The popular opinion of chocolate is that it is a fattening food that gives you spots, and contains no nutritional qualities. The fact is, chocolate does contain saturated fat. 19 On the other hand, scientists at the university of California have discovered that chocolate also contains high level of chemicals called phenolics(酚化物), also found in red wine, coffee, and tea. Some phenolics, if consumed in small amounts, are believed to lower the risk of heart disease.
Consumption of cocoa around the world now amounts to almost three million tons a year. That is equivalent to 500 grams of cocoa for every person on earth! 20
A．However, does eating too much chocolate cause any real health risks
B．No one has ever died of eating too much chocolate, so this is one addiction that might be okay to have.
C．This type of fat can contribute to heart disease by increasing levels of bad cholesterol(胆固醇) in the blood.
D．But is this addiction damaging your health
E．On the other hand, chocolate is known to make people feel happier.
F．Chocolate contains chemicals that slow the brain.
G．The cocoa butter in chocolate forms a coating over teeth that may help to protect our teeth.
二、完形填空
It was a normal afternoon when Mom Araceli returned home from selling food along the roadside in Texas. While her back was turned, her 3-year-old son, Christopher, followed a neighbor’s dog into the 21 .
When they couldn’t find Christopher, the 22 family called for help, and within a few hours, the people in the same 23 immediately took action to completely search through every corner around their house, and Araceli 24 for her sons safe return. After four long days and nights, 25 the police received a call from a man named Tim. Tim 26 that he went into the forest after supper, and there he noticed a 27 standing under a tree. It was Christopher! He was completely unharmed but was found outside the 28 where authorities were looking for him, so it’s pretty 29 that Tim discovered him there.
When hearing the news, Christopher’s family 30 to Tim’s house. Araceli couldn’t wait to hug her little kid 31 . “I am so happy to have my son back, and I want to 32 you for your kindness,” she said. “I don’t know how to 33 you!”
This is definitely an unexpected result. Even law officials believed that the child had a “guardian angel” 34 him during his time outside. In fact, it was the power of the community that made this 35 a success.
21．A．room B．woods C．Park D．barber’s
22．A．frightened B．angry C．panicked D．patient
23．A．community B．hotel C．school D．office
24．A．answered B．looked C．apologized D．prayed
25．A．shortly B．casually C．finally D．fortunately
26．A．recalled B．believed C．learned D．required
27．A．volunteer B．figure C．friend D．relative
28．A．ability B．power C．range D．direction
29．A．amazing B．amusing C．risking D．annoying
30．A．walked B．rushed C．toured D．drove
31．A．freely B．formally C．slowly D．tightly
32．A．examine B．consult C．thank D．praise
33．A．respect B．repay C．encourage D．contact
34．A．watching over B．waiting for C．looking through D．calling on
35．A．reaction B．connection C．reality D．rescue
三、语法填空
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。
In 2014, I was looking through a Facebook group when I spotted a post claiming $200 roundtrip tickets to Dubai, With little 36 (hesitate), I confirmed the deal, checked my calendar and 37 (book) tickets. No asking friends, no waiting 38 job approvals, and no overthinking. It would be my first trip alone.
I met Jibri during the layover. She got my attention and we started chatting about travel deals and groups. During our small talk, I considered 39 (put) my earphones back in or making up a reason to excuse 40 (I). However, I finally decided to continue interacting with the new person and see 41 it could lead, In fact, she left a deep impression on me. Not only 42 we exchange contact information to meet in Dubai, but we joined other travel group members who rented a boat for an afternoon trip.
It was totally outside of my comfort zone! Unexpectedly, I met amazing people and gained 43 (wonder) friendships. I learned 44 (trust) my abilities and instincts(直觉) even when I had to improvise(即兴做事). I learned that strangers were just friends who hadn’t met you. Most importantly, I learned that my suitcase was much 45 (light) when I didn’t fill it with fear.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，想邀请你的英国朋友John一起参加你校举行的“弘扬中华传统文化——戏曲进校园”展演活动。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点; 2. 活动内容。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3.参考词汇：戏曲进校园 Opera Entering Campus.
Dear John,
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Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1．C 2．A 3．B
4．A 5．D 6．B 7．B
8．D 9．A 10．B 11．C
12．D 13．B 14．C 15．C
16．D 17．E 18．A 19．C 20．B
21．B 22．C 23．A 24．D 25．C 26．A 27．B 28．C 29．A 30．B 31．D 32．C 33．B 34．A 35．D
36．hesitation 37．booked 38．for 39．putting 40．myself 41．where 42．did 43．wonderful 44．to trust 45．lighter
46．Dear John,
Glad to share a piece of good news with you.
There will be an activity about Chinese traditional operas at 2:00 pm on July 1. Knowing that you're interested in traditional Chinese culture, I'd like to invite you to join us.
The activity will be held on the playground in our school and all the teachers and students will attend it. On that day, a culture show and many wonderful opera performances will be put on. It's a chance for you to learn more about traditional Chinese culture. I do hope that it will broaden your horizons and that we will have a great time.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua.