临淄中学2023-2024第二学期阶段性检测
高二英语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
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卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每题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 does the man do
A. A computer technician. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A shop assistant.
【答案】A
【原文】M: IT department, how can I assist you
W: My computer is giving me a lot of trouble. Could you help me with it please
M: OK, I just need to check on a couple of things.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Hi, I’d like to have this blouse washed and pressed.
M: Okay, but I’m afraid you won’t be able to collect it until next Friday. We’ve been very busy recently.
3. How did the speakers come to Seattle
A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train.
【答案】A
【原文】W: What a journey. Air travel is more tiring than driving, I’m sure.
M: I don’t think you’d say that if you’d just driven 400 miles Let’s come to Seattle by train next time. It’ll be more relaxing.
4. What will the speakers have for dinner today
A. Friedrice. B. Noodles. C. Steak.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Can I have fried rice or noodles for dinner for a change I don’t feel like steak today.
W: I’m in a hurry. I can’t cook two different meals today. Tomorrow you can have what you want.
M: All right.
5. How is Sophie feeling now
A Confused. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
【答案】B
【原文】M: All well, Sophie
W: Not great. I’m just so down with writing this report.
M: Are you almost done with it
W: Far from it. And I’ve got to present it in class tomorrow.
第二节
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 does the man want to do before noon
A. Post a letter. B. Make a card. C. Write an email.
7. Whose birthday is it
A. Richard’s. B. Sarah’s. C. Vera’s.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】W: Richard, why are you taking everything out of your drawer
M: I’m looking for a stamp, Sarah.
W: A stamp What do you want a stamp for
M: I’ve written a letter to aunt Vera and I want to put it in the post before midday.
W: Can’t you just email her
M: Yeah, but it’s her seventieth birthday. Vera will be happy to get a real letter with a real birthday card.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What course does Professor Brooks teach
A. Public Speaking. B. European History. C. English Literature.
9. Why does Vicky come to talk with Professor Brooks
A. To sign up for his course.
B. To ask for a make-up test.
C. To discuss her homework.
【答案】8. B 9. B
【原文】W: Professor Brooks, I’m Vicky Helmore in your European history class. Could I speak with you for a few minutes
M: Sure. What can I help you with
W: Well, I was sick for two weeks, so I didn’t take the midterm exam. Could you give me another test
M: Alright, you can take it next Thursday afternoon.
W: Thank you so much, Professor Brooks. Could I come to you at three thirty after my English literature class
M: No problem.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does Linda do for plays and shows
A. She gives actors advice.
B. She assigns roles to actors.
C. She designs actors’ clothes.
11. What does Linda need to research
A. The setting of the story.
B. The decoration of the stage.
C. The names of the characters.
12. Who does Linda report her work to
A. The director. B. The editor. C. The photographer.
13. What does Linda say about her job
A. It pays very well. B. It requires team effort. C. It involves frequent travel.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. A 13. B
【原文】M: Linda, you work on plays and shows, but you’re not on stage. What do you do
W: I’m a costume designer. I help the actors become their characters.
M: Is it kind of like playing dress-up
W: A little bit. But I need to study the play to create the characters clothes, not just use my imagination.
M: How do you do that
W: I read the play and do research about the time and place of the story. If the story is set in the past, I might study old magazines or paintings. For place set now, I sometimes collect pictures of people on the street.
M: Then what do you do
W: I take my ideas and pictures to the director of the show. We talk about whether I’m on the right track. If it’s good, we will hire a tailor to make the costume.
M: Is it finished then
W: Almost. We still need to try it on the actor to make sure everything fits and looks good.
M: Wow, it takes so many steps to make a costume.
W: Yes, it does. I work with lots of different people to put it all together.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Kevin think of abstract art
A. It has lasting artistic value.
B. It makes little sense to him.
C. It appeals mainly to children.
15. What impression did the first painting give the woman
A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness.
16. What color was used for the background in the second painting
A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red.
17. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday
A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B
【原文】W: Hi, Kevin. I just got back from the art gallery. There is a wonderful show of abstract art. You should have come with me.
M: I don’t know. Abstract art seems like children’s painting to me.
W: Well, if you don’t understand what the artist is trying to communicate, it can seem a little like that.
M: What did you see then
W: There were two paintings that impressed me most. The first was a huge one, which I suppose was a tree, although it could have been anything.
M: What did you like about it
W: Just the way the tree looked. It was like the tree was made of hard metal and the mix of white and gray made everything look like it was winter, freezing winter.
M: That’s something. What about the other one
W: The second looked like a piece of grassland. All the grass was purple and red and there was green sky in the background. I looked at it and thought of summer.
M: Mm, your description really teaches me something about appreciating abstract art. Maybe I should go and give this show a try this Saturday.
W: You really should.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What caused the closure of Pittwater Road
A. A fallen tree. B. A flooded river. C. A car accident.
19. What happened at Town Hall Station
A. A police officer got hurt.
B. A passenger went missing.
C. The station roof was broken.
20. What are road users advised to do
A. Drive at low speed. B. Postpone their trips. C. Follow traffic sign.
【答案】18. C 19. C 20. B
【原文】You are watching the morning news. This is Stephen Johnson. Sydney and the New South Wales coast have been hit by heavy rains. Major roads, the airport, trains and buses were all thrown behind schedule as more than a month’s worth of rain fell in just one hour during the morning rush. All traffic into Sydney remains very heavy. Pittwater Road is closed due to a car crash. Consider using Wheat Road instead. A police officer has been hurt assisting drivers in North Ryde. A woman is believed to have broken her leg after a tree fell on her car. The roof of Town Hall Station has fallen in, causing delays for passengers.
The rain is expected to be at its heaviest from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Today a total of up to 200 millimeters of rain is being forecast, along with damaging winds of more than 90 kilometers per hour to follow. All road users are advised to reconsider the need to be on the roads in such wild weather and reschedule their day and continue on their journey after the rain stops.
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
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain (谷雨), as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. Grain Rain originates from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. It’s a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales (飓风) and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸), which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. People would worship the sea and stage sacrifice ceremonies on the Grain Rain festival, praying for an abundant harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
21. According to the passage, which is the benefit of drinking tea on the day of Grain Rain
A. Refreshing. B. Nutritious. C. Memorable. D. Protective.
22. What is the main purpose of the Grain Rain festival
A. To celebrate the end of winter. B. To give thanks for the harvest.
C. To honor the gods for protection. D. To welcome the new fishing season.
23. Where is text probably taken from
A. A culture column. B. A science report.
C. An agricultural paper. D. A tourism advertisement.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
B
Sonia Denoncourt is one of the most successful personalities in the world of women’s soccer. She made her name doing what many still think of as a “man’s job”: refereeing soccer matches.
The Canadian began her career as a referee in 1978, at the age of 14. She worked her way up, and in 1994, she became the first female international FIFA referee. Sonia was the first woman to referee a top men’s professional game, in EL Salvador in 1996. A year later, she became the first female to referee a men’s first division game in Brazil. She has refereed at thousands of games at all levels, including over 100 international games, three World Cups, and two Olympic Games.
Her goal has always been to encourage more young women to become involved in the game. She accepts that it can be difficult, but she is sure that progress is possible. “I became a top referee and I’m from Canada, which is not a huge footballing nation,” she said. “So if I can do it, anyone can. And I wouldn’t change anything about my life because my career has given me incredible opportunities.”
In 1994, there were only four female referees on FIFA’s list. In 2008, this figure had risen to 552 — over 18 percent of the 3,000 listed FIFA referees and assistants. She is now Head of FIFA Women’s refereeing and continues to promote the role of women in soccer. However, there is still a long way to go in the battle for equality in the game.
It is still very unusual to see a female referee at the top international tournaments. Some people say this is because the women referee aren’t fit enough to work at the highest level. But for Sonia, this is simply an excuse to hide the widespread opposition to women doing what is considered a “man’s job.” “It’s a social thing,” She says. “In some countries women in position s of authority are just not accepted.” Even Sonia admits, “Football is still a man’s world.” But, things are changing, thanks to pioneering women like Sonia.
24. How old was Sonia Denoncourt when she first refereed a men’s first division game
A. 14. B. 19. C. 33. D. 42.
25. Which of the following words can best describe Sonia
A. Ambitious and inspirational. B. Tough and generous.
C. Proud but patient. D. Intelligent and stubborn.
26. What made women have difficulty in working as referees
A. Being unfit enough. B. A lack of experience.
C. Weak physical power. D. Deep-rooted prejudice.
27. What is the best title of the passage
A. A woman bringing about changes B. A woman possessing her dream
C. A woman performing a man’s job D. A woman favoring international games
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C
C
Fresco (湿壁画) refers to painting techniques used on plaster (灰泥). Popular during the Renaissance period, especially in Italy, frescoes were usually used to decorate walls of public buildings.
The purest type of fresco painting, also known as “buon fresco”, involves mixing pigments (颜料) directly with wet plaster. The color is thus actually part of the material, rather than a coating on top of it, as is the case with “fresco a secco” or with regular painting. The colors of a buon fresco are especially vibrant and long-lasting; the Bull-Leaping Fresco in Knossos, Crete was created around the 17th-15th centuries BCE, but the colors are still clear today. However, this technique is not without its unique disadvantages. For one thing, colors look different when they are wet than when they are dry. Artists of the time typically mixed their own plaster and color mixtures, working quickly to finish a part of a mural (壁画) before the plaster dried. The mixture they created the next time might have been a slightly different shade. If you look carefully at the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel, you can see which parts must have been completed in a single session by the faint differences in colors.
Fresco a secco requires something to be added to the paint to make it stick to the dry plaster. This technique is sometimes used to repair a buon fresco that has been damaged, although the colors are generally not as bright. However, some colors actually worked better with the fresco a secco. During the Renaissance period, the available pigments for creating blue did not mix well with wet plaster; for this reason, skies, water, and blue clothing sometimes were painted as secco frescoes after the buon fresco had dried.
In 1997, the frescoes by Giotto di Bondone in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy were damaged in an earthquake. 150 restorers, of whom most are volunteers, spent five years gathering 60,000 pieces that they could find and set them back into place, much like a puzzle, although about 35 percent of the fresco remains incomplete.
28. Which of the following can replace the word “vibrant” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Bright. B. Simple. C. Watery. D. Rare.
29. What does the author want to show by mentioning the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel
A. It was in Italy that true fresco was widely used.
B. It is crucial to differentiate varied painting style.
C. It took time for painters to create their unique colors.
D. It was hard to create the exactly same color every time.
30. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The disadvantages of fresco a secco.
B. The reasons why painters preferred blue.
C. The characters and uses of fresco a secco.
D. The similarities between the two fresco techniques.
31. Which can best describe the repair process of Giotto’s frescoes
A. Slow but creative. B. Complicated and dangerous.
C. Discouraging but money-saving. D. Time-consuming and laborious.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D
D
A pair of researchers with Leibniz University of Hannover has demonstrated the means by which robots might be programmed to experience something similar to pain in animals. As part of their demonstration at last week’s IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation held in Stockholm Johannes Kuehn and Sami Haddaddin showed how pain might be used in robots, by interacting with a BioTac fingertip sensor on the end of a Kuka robotic arm that had been programmed to react differently to differing amounts of pain.
The idea of developing an artificial robot nervous system may seem contrary to all expectations, but Kuehn says doing so is important in the same way that it is good for humans to feel pain. “Pain is a system that protects us,” says Kuchn. “When we avoid the source of pain, it helps us not get hurt.” So when robots can feel and react to pain, they will become smart enough to avoid it. The more dangerous the robot registers the threat to be, the faster it will withdraw and avoid the source of danger. Additionally, Kuehn and Haddadin say humans working alongside robots that feel pain, especially those in heavy machinery, will be protected around them.
They have tested out some of their ideas using a robotic arm with a fingertip sensor that can detect pressure and temperature. It uses a robot-tissue patch (小片) modeled on human skin to decide how much pain should be felt and thus what action to take. For example, if the arm feels light pain, it slowly withdraws until the pain stops, and then returns to its original task; severe pain, meanwhile, causes the arm to go into a kind of lockdown mode until it can get help from a human operator.
Such robots are likely to raise a host of questions, of course, if they become more common — if a robot acts the same way a human does when touching a hot plate, are we to believe it is truly experiencing pain Only time will tell of course, but one thing that is evident, Kuehn and Haddadin’s work could lead to robots that are more human-like than ever.
32. What do we learn about the robots in the demonstration
A. They can learn skills like animals. B. They can communicate with people.
C. They have the ability to feel pain. D. They respond differently to requests.
33. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A. The significance of teaching robots to feel pain.
B. The principle of robots’ avoidance of injuries.
C. The analysis of the artificial robot nervous system.
D. The value of protecting human workers from injury.
34. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3
A. The robot is smart enough to carry out different tasks.
B. The robot can hardly work as well as a human operator.
C. The robot can react differently based on degrees of pain.
D. The robot is tolerant of changes of pressure and temperature.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward Kuehn and Haddadin’s study
A. Dismissive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Optimistic.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
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。
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___36___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____37____ And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____38____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____39____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. ____40____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. E 40. B
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。
As temperatures dropped during the deadly New York blizzard(暴风雪), Jay Withey’s truck was running low on fuel so he was left ___41___ in Cheektowaga, New York, on December 23. Instead of waiting for rescue, he ___42___ : he decided to seek ___43___ by breaking one of the windows to get them inside as he began to ___44___ more people stuck outdoors with nowhere to go The school alarm went off, ___45___ police officials were unable to reach the school during the storm. He also left the front door open so others could make their way inside. Once inside, he opened the kitchen door and grabbed just the ___46___ food to feed people. The group ___47___ indoors for about 24 hours and left the next morning. As the storm ___48___ , Withey found a snowblower (吹雪机) inside the school and helped people dig out their cars. He ___49___ helping 24 people during the storm. Before leaving, he left a note ____50____ for breaking into the school and explaining his ____51____ .
On December 29, the police posted on their social media asking for help in seeking the hero, a man who assisted several people ____52____ the blizzard. They wanted to thank him for “his ____53____ actions that saved people’s lives.”
Of course, no ____54____ are expected to be made against Withey for bursting in. “The selflessness that people ____55____ is what western New York is really proud of,” concluded the Police spokesperson.
41. A. trapped B. buried C. occupied D. injured
42. A. stood still B. took action C. pulled in D. moved on
43. A. fortunate B. assistance C. direction D. shelter
44. A. wait B. meet C. gather D. choose
45. A. because B. though C. but D. and
46. A. necessary B. delicious C. fresh D. healthy
47. A. played B. suffered C. stayed D. hesitated
48. A. blew B. cleared C. burst D. raged
49. A. brought about B. called off C. carried out D. ended up
50. A. appreciating B. excusing C. apologizing D. applying
51. A. request B. situation C. change D. plan
52. A. beyond B. off C. through D. under
53. A. heroic B. deliberate C. secret D. united
54. A. complaints B. comments C. awards D. charges
55. A. cultivated B. recognized C. exhibited D. noticed
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. C
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jingxi Taiping Drum is a traditional form of dancing in Beijing. With its brilliant cultural elements, it ___56___ (involve) in the first ones of China’s national cultural heritage items in 2006.
The earliest historical references of this art can be traced back ___57___ the Spring and Autumn Period. In the Qing Dynasty, it ___58___ (gradual) gained popularity in and around the capital, and then it was introduced to Mentougou District of Beijing.
Initially, the drums were played on New Year’s Eve. As ___59___ consequence, the performance became recognised as the “New Year Drum”. This dance is frequently seen ___60___ (perform) during the last and first month of the lunar year in many local festive activities, thus ___61___ (convey) people’s hope of a peaceful and prosperous year to come.
In the performance, Drummers perform a ___62___ (diverse) of dance moves while grabbing the drum in left hands and a mallet (木槌) in right hands. Traditional Chinese artistic concepts are reflected in the drum playing, all of which represent distinctive local features.
Mentougou District has made efforts ___63___ (preserve) this signature folk dance culture. Today, Jingxi Taiping Drum is being attracted by numerous young people ___64___ consider it their responsibility to present ___65___ (it) lively artistic charm on a global stage.
【答案】56. was involved 57. to
58. gradually 59. a
60. performed
61. conveying
62. diversity
63. to preserve
64. who##that
65. its
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是学生会主席李华。针对很多同学熬夜、久坐、缺乏锻炼等现象，请为你校英语报拟一则英文倡议书，呼吁大家健康生活，确保身心健康。内容包括：
1.存在问题；
2.建议举措；
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.题目已给出，不计入总词数。
Maintain A Healthy Life
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【答案】One possible version:
Maintain A Healthy Life
Recently, issues of late-night studying, prolonged sitting, and a lack of physical activity among students have aroused great concern. These unhealthy habits can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being.
To address these concerns, it is crucial to take regular breaks during study sessions to prevent tiredness. Additionally, promoting physical activities during school hours can encourage students to engage in movement and enhance our physical health. Furthermore, students should be educated on the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
By prioritizing health and well-being, we can improve our academic performance, enhance our mental state, and build a foundation for a brighter future. Together, let us take the necessary steps to maintain a healthy life.
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
As a young boy, I was carefree. Every vacation I looked forward to two things—seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good storyteller. He had worked various odd jobs when he was young and wove his adventures and misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that Grandpa’s stories went on a little long, even a little boring and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss. It was kind of what doctors called dementia (痴呆), probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Following the doctor’s directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could get a better care. After that, grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa’s birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his armchair, dull-looking, I was consumed with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn’t express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball with grandpa cheering us on twenty years before. My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories. Back then, Grandpa was in good physical condition and we were all wearing basketball jerseys, playing and laughing with abandon. I presented the photo to my grandpa, pointing at each member and reminding him of their names. Incredibly, grandpa could speak out the name of every player. I even caught a soft light in grandpa’s eyes and a smile on his lips.
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。
A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind.
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Seeing “the same players” playing there, grandpa seemed to have thought of something.
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【答案】 A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind. “Why not give grandpa a surprise ” I said to myself. I immediately got down to carrying out my plan. Luckily, I contacted all the players in the photo. To my great delight, they were greatly touched by the plan and all agreed to join in. To make the scene real, I even managed to find all the basketball jerseys, equipment and arrange for a similar-looking basketball court. The big day finally came. After wheeling my grandpa to the court, we began the special game. While playing, I kept an eye on grandpa, waiting for something deep down.
Seeing “the same players” playing there, grandpa seemed to have thought of something. Glancing at grandpa again, I found him cheering us on just like 20 years before. Sitting in the warm sunlight, he cheered and clapped, with a bigger smile. For a while, my mind seemed to flash back to those beautiful days. Indeed, my plan somewhat worked. I was overjoyed that I could do something to delight Grandpa, an important person in my 1ife. I was not sure whether this birthday would stick in his mind, but one thing was certain: it’d definitely stick in mine.临淄中学2023-2024第二学期阶段性检测
高二英语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
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卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每题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 does the man do
A. A computer technician. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A shop assistant.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s.
3. How did the speakers come to Seattle
A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train.
4. What will the speakers have for dinner today
A. Friedrice. B. Noodles. C. Steak.
5. How is Sophie feeling now
A Confused. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
第二节
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 does the man want to do before noon
A. Post a letter. B. Make a card. C. Write an email.
7. Whose birthday is it
A. Richard’s. B. Sarah’s. C. Vera’s.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What course does Professor Brooks teach
A. Public Speaking. B. European History. C. English Literature.
9. Why does Vicky come to talk with Professor Brooks
A. To sign up for his course.
B. To ask for a make-up test.
C. To discuss her homework.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does Linda do for plays and shows
A. She gives actors advice.
B. She assigns roles to actors.
C. She designs actors’ clothes.
11. What does Linda need to research
A. The setting of the story.
B. The decoration of the stage.
C. The names of the characters.
12. Who does Linda report her work to
A. The director. B. The editor. C. The photographer.
13. What does Linda say about her job
A. It pays very well. B. It requires team effort. C. It involves frequent travel.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Kevin think of abstract art
A. It has lasting artistic value.
B. It makes little sense to him.
C. It appeals mainly to children.
15. What impression did the first painting give the woman
A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness.
16. What color was used for the background in the second painting
A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red.
17. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday
A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What caused the closure of Pittwater Road
A. A fallen tree. B. A flooded river. C. A car accident.
19. What happened at Town Hall Station
A. A police officer got hurt.
B. A passenger went missing.
C. The station roof was broken.
20. What are road users advised to do
A. Drive at low speed. B. Postpone their trips. C. Follow traffic sign.
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
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain (谷雨), as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. Grain Rain originates from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. It’s a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales (飓风) and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸), which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. People would worship the sea and stage sacrifice ceremonies on the Grain Rain festival, praying for an abundant harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
21. According to the passage, which is the benefit of drinking tea on the day of Grain Rain
A. Refreshing. B. Nutritious. C. Memorable. D. Protective.
22. What is the main purpose of the Grain Rain festival
A. To celebrate the end of winter. B. To give thanks for the harvest.
C. To honor the gods for protection. D. To welcome the new fishing season.
23. Where is text probably taken from
A. A culture column. B. A science report.
C. An agricultural paper. D. A tourism advertisement.
B
Sonia Denoncourt is one of the most successful personalities in the world of women’s soccer. She made her name doing what many still think of as a “man’s job”: refereeing soccer matches.
The Canadian began her career as a referee in 1978, at the age of 14. She worked her way up, and in 1994, she became the first female international FIFA referee. Sonia was the first woman to referee a top men’s professional game, in EL Salvador in 1996. A year later, she became the first female to referee a men’s first division game in Brazil. She has refereed at thousands of games at all levels, including over 100 international games, three World Cups, and two Olympic Games.
Her goal has always been to encourage more young women to become involved in the game. She accepts that it can be difficult, but she is sure that progress is possible. “I became a top referee and I’m from Canada, which is not a huge footballing nation,” she said. “So if I can do it, anyone can. And I wouldn’t change anything about my life because my career has given me incredible opportunities.”
In 1994, there were only four female referees on FIFA’s list. In 2008, this figure had risen to 552 — over 18 percent of the 3,000 listed FIFA referees and assistants. She is now Head of FIFA Women’s refereeing and continues to promote the role of women in soccer. However, there is still a long way to go in the battle for equality in the game.
It is still very unusual to see a female referee at the top international tournaments. Some people say this is because the women referee aren’t fit enough to work at the highest level. But for Sonia, this is simply an excuse to hide the widespread opposition to women doing what is considered a “man’s job.” “It’s a social thing,” She says. “In some countries women in position s of authority are just not accepted.” Even Sonia admits, “Football is still a man’s world.” But, things are changing, thanks to pioneering women like Sonia.
24. How old was Sonia Denoncourt when she first refereed a men’s first division game
A. 14. B. 19. C. 33. D. 42.
25. Which of the following words can best describe Sonia
A. Ambitious and inspirational. B. Tough and generous.
C. Proud but patient. D. Intelligent and stubborn.
26. What made women have difficulty in working as referees
A. Being unfit enough. B. A lack of experience.
C. Weak physical power. D. Deep-rooted prejudice.
27. What is the best title of the passage
A. A woman bringing about changes B. A woman possessing her dream
C. A woman performing a man’s job D. A woman favoring international games
C
Fresco (湿壁画) refers to painting techniques used on plaster (灰泥). Popular during the Renaissance period, especially in Italy, frescoes were usually used to decorate walls of public buildings.
The purest type of fresco painting, also known as “buon fresco”, involves mixing pigments (颜料) directly with wet plaster. The color is thus actually part of the material, rather than a coating on top of it, as is the case with “fresco a secco” or with regular painting. The colors of a buon fresco are especially vibrant and long-lasting; the Bull-Leaping Fresco in Knossos, Crete was created around the 17th-15th centuries BCE, but the colors are still clear today. However, this technique is not without its unique disadvantages. For one thing, colors look different when they are wet than when they are dry. Artists of the time typically mixed their own plaster and color mixtures, working quickly to finish a part of a mural (壁画) before the plaster dried. The mixture they created the next time might have been a slightly different shade. If you look carefully at the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel, you can see which parts must have been completed in a single session by the faint differences in colors.
Fresco a secco requires something to be added to the paint to make it stick to the dry plaster. This technique is sometimes used to repair a buon fresco that has been damaged, although the colors are generally not as bright. However, some colors actually worked better with the fresco a secco. During the Renaissance period, the available pigments for creating blue did not mix well with wet plaster; for this reason, skies, water, and blue clothing sometimes were painted as secco frescoes after the buon fresco had dried.
In 1997, the frescoes by Giotto di Bondone in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy were damaged in an earthquake. 150 restorers, of whom most are volunteers, spent five years gathering 60,000 pieces that they could find and set them back into place, much like a puzzle, although about 35 percent of the fresco remains incomplete.
28. Which of the following can replace the word “vibrant” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Bright. B. Simple. C. Watery. D. Rare.
29. What does the author want to show by mentioning the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel
A. It was in Italy that true fresco was widely used.
B. It is crucial to differentiate varied painting style.
C. It took time for painters to create their unique colors.
D. It was hard to create the exactly same color every time.
30. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The disadvantages of fresco a secco.
B. The reasons why painters preferred blue.
C. The characters and uses of fresco a secco.
D. The similarities between the two fresco techniques.
31. Which can best describe the repair process of Giotto’s frescoes
A. Slow but creative. B. Complicated and dangerous.
C. Discouraging but money-saving. D. Time-consuming and laborious.
D
A pair of researchers with Leibniz University of Hannover has demonstrated the means by which robots might be programmed to experience something similar to pain in animals. As part of their demonstration at last week’s IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation held in Stockholm Johannes Kuehn and Sami Haddaddin showed how pain might be used in robots, by interacting with a BioTac fingertip sensor on the end of a Kuka robotic arm that had been programmed to react differently to differing amounts of pain.
The idea of developing an artificial robot nervous system may seem contrary to all expectations, but Kuehn says doing so is important in the same way that it is good for humans to feel pain. “Pain is a system that protects us,” says Kuchn. “When we avoid the source of pain, it helps us not get hurt.” So when robots can feel and react to pain, they will become smart enough to avoid it. The more dangerous the robot registers the threat to be, the faster it will withdraw and avoid the source of danger. Additionally, Kuehn and Haddadin say humans working alongside robots that feel pain, especially those in heavy machinery, will be protected around them.
They have tested out some of their ideas using a robotic arm with a fingertip sensor that can detect pressure and temperature. It uses a robot-tissue patch (小片) modeled on human skin to decide how much pain should be felt and thus what action to take. For example, if the arm feels light pain, it slowly withdraws until the pain stops, and then returns to its original task; severe pain, meanwhile, causes the arm to go into a kind of lockdown mode until it can get help from a human operator.
Such robots are likely to raise a host of questions, of course, if they become more common — if a robot acts the same way a human does when touching a hot plate, are we to believe it is truly experiencing pain Only time will tell of course, but one thing that is evident, Kuehn and Haddadin’s work could lead to robots that are more human-like than ever.
32. What do we learn about the robots in the demonstration
A. They can learn skills like animals. B. They can communicate with people.
C. They have the ability to feel pain. D. They respond differently to requests.
33. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A. The significance of teaching robots to feel pain.
B. The principle of robots’ avoidance of injuries.
C. The analysis of the artificial robot nervous system.
D. The value of protecting human workers from injury.
34. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3
A. The robot is smart enough to carry out different tasks.
B. The robot can hardly work as well as a human operator.
C. The robot can react differently based on degrees of pain.
D. The robot is tolerant of changes of pressure and temperature.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward Kuehn and Haddadin’s study
A. Dismissive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Optimistic.
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。
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___36___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____37____ And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____38____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____39____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. ____40____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
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。
As temperatures dropped during the deadly New York blizzard(暴风雪), Jay Withey’s truck was running low on fuel so he was left ___41___ in Cheektowaga, New York, on December 23. Instead of waiting for rescue, he ___42___ : he decided to seek ___43___ by breaking one of the windows to get them inside as he began to ___44___ more people stuck outdoors with nowhere to go The school alarm went off, ___45___ police officials were unable to reach the school during the storm. He also left the front door open so others could make their way inside. Once inside, he opened the kitchen door and grabbed just the ___46___ food to feed people. The group ___47___ indoors for about 24 hours and left the next morning. As the storm ___48___ , Withey found a snowblower (吹雪机) inside the school and helped people dig out their cars. He ___49___ helping 24 people during the storm. Before leaving, he left a note ____50____ for breaking into the school and explaining his ____51____ .
On December 29, the police posted on their social media asking for help in seeking the hero, a man who assisted several people ____52____ the blizzard. They wanted to thank him for “his ____53____ actions that saved people’s lives.”
Of course, no ____54____ are expected to be made against Withey for bursting in. “The selflessness that people ____55____ is what western New York is really proud of,” concluded the Police spokesperson.
41. A. trapped B. buried C. occupied D. injured
42. A. stood still B. took action C. pulled in D. moved on
43. A. fortunate B. assistance C. direction D. shelter
44. A. wait B. meet C. gather D. choose
45. A. because B. though C. but D. and
46. A. necessary B. delicious C. fresh D. healthy
47. A. played B. suffered C. stayed D. hesitated
48. A. blew B. cleared C. burst D. raged
49. A. brought about B. called off C. carried out D. ended up
50. A. appreciating B. excusing C. apologizing D. applying
51. A. request B. situation C. change D. plan
52. A. beyond B. off C. through D. under
53. A. heroic B. deliberate C. secret D. united
54. A. complaints B. comments C. awards D. charges
55. A. cultivated B. recognized C. exhibited D. noticed
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jingxi Taiping Drum is a traditional form of dancing in Beijing. With its brilliant cultural elements, it ___56___ (involve) in the first ones of China’s national cultural heritage items in 2006.
The earliest historical references of this art can be traced back ___57___ the Spring and Autumn Period. In the Qing Dynasty, it ___58___ (gradual) gained popularity in and around the capital, and then it was introduced to Mentougou District of Beijing.
Initially, the drums were played on New Year’s Eve. As ___59___ consequence, the performance became recognised as the “New Year Drum”. This dance is frequently seen ___60___ (perform) during the last and first month of the lunar year in many local festive activities, thus ___61___ (convey) people’s hope of a peaceful and prosperous year to come.
In the performance, Drummers perform a ___62___ (diverse) of dance moves while grabbing the drum in left hands and a mallet (木槌) in right hands. Traditional Chinese artistic concepts are reflected in the drum playing, all of which represent distinctive local features.
Mentougou District has made efforts ___63___ (preserve) this signature folk dance culture. Today, Jingxi Taiping Drum is being attracted by numerous young people ___64___ consider it their responsibility to present ___65___ (it) lively artistic charm on a global stage.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是学生会主席李华。针对很多同学熬夜、久坐、缺乏锻炼等现象，请为你校英语报拟一则英文倡议书，呼吁大家健康生活，确保身心健康。内容包括：
1.存在问题；
2.建议举措；
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.题目已给出，不计入总词数。
Maintain A Healthy Life
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
As a young boy, I was carefree. Every vacation I looked forward to two things—seeing my grandpa and hearing his wonderful stories. My grandpa was a very good storyteller. He had worked various odd jobs when he was young and wove his adventures and misadventures into fantastic tales. These wonderful tales colored my childhood.
As I grew up, I had to admit that Grandpa’s stories went on a little long, even a little boring and gradually lost their magic. However, not wanting to upset him, my brother and I would sometimes take turns sitting in the living room, listening to grandpa tell his stories.
When my grandpa was approaching 91, he suffered from serious memory-loss. It was kind of what doctors called dementia (痴呆), probably the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Following the doctor’s directions, we moved him into a Sunrise Assisted Living Community, where he could get a better care. After that, grandpa hardly came to our house.
One weekend before my grandpa’s birthday, I came to visit him. Seeing grandpa sitting in his armchair, dull-looking, I was consumed with mixed feelings. I wheeled grandpa to the sunshine in the courtyard, talking to him. He couldn’t express himself clearly and spoke in short bursts, but I listened to him patiently and carefully just as I used to be a little boy.
It was then that I noticed a shadow box with some old and yellowish photos in it. I picked one up, in which my brother, several boys in our neighborhood, and I were playing basketball with grandpa cheering us on twenty years before. My mind flashed back to those beautiful memories. Back then, Grandpa was in good physical condition and we were all wearing basketball jerseys, playing and laughing with abandon. I presented the photo to my grandpa, pointing at each member and reminding him of their names. Incredibly, grandpa could speak out the name of every player. I even caught a soft light in grandpa’s eyes and a smile on his lips.
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。
A bright idea for grandpa’s birthday came to my mind.
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Seeing “the same players” playing there, grandpa seemed to have thought of something.
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