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广东省肇庆四校2024-2025学年高二下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Monet: The Immersive (沉浸式) Experience
Monet: The Immersive Experience in Liège invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century!
Explore some of the most breathtaking paintings by Claude Monet with the help of a digital 360-degree presentation. The unique exhibition concept is staged with state-of-the-art multimedia technology, which shows very large images of Monet’s paintings on the walls and floors of the building. It has music, the smell of flowers, and voice-over in several languages to make the paintings come alive in a way never seen before.
To fully get into the world of the French painter, visitors are guided through three experience rooms. Each room is a highlight on its own and provides visitors not only with an insight, but also with new experiences and new viewpoints on Monet’s life, his work and his masterpieces.Practical info
·Date: from March 2024
·Opening hours:
Wednesday, Thursday: 10: 00 am-7: 00 pm
Friday: 10: 00 am-8: 00 pm
Saturday: 9: 00 am-8: 00 pm
Sunday: 9: 00 am-7: 00 pm
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
·Duration: the visit will take around 60 to 75 minutes
·Location: Eglise Saint-Pholien, Rue Saint-Pholien, 4020 Liège
·Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
1．How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings
A．It uses digital technology. B．It gives lectures on art.
C．It offers stages to visitors. D．It provides language services.
2．What will visitors experience in the three rooms
A．An exploration on French art. B．An introductory tour of painters.
C．A unique journey to Monet’s world. D．An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.
3．Which of the following is a recommended visiting time
A．11: 30 am (Wed, Feb 21). B．10: 00 am (Tue, Mar 19).
C．6: 30 pm (Thur, Mar 28). D．4: 00 pm (Sun, Apr 7).
When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside. He started with toys and even broke a computer, which made his parents not too pleased. As he got older, he shifted from breaking things to building things, which greatly comforted his parents. In middle school. he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels.
Although Jaggi’s parents initially thought his experiments were just. a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment. Eventually, his parents came around and started supporting his dreams. Jaggi’s interest continued as he grew up, but he focused more on solving real problems, especially those related to the environment.
At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and. co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform people’s idea that going green is expensive, by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use. Through Ecoviate, he designed products that could contribute to a greener future. One of his notable inventions was the “CO2ube”, a device that could be attached to vehicle tailpipes to reduce carbon emissions, and it’s available to many people at low prices. He also created a smartwatch that changed body heat into energy, which can be used to power up the watch as well as mobile phones.
Young Jaggi, now a third-grade college student studying engineering and economics, has become a famous eco-innovator and his company is developing promisingly. However, Jaggi’s vision to save the environment goes beyond creating products. He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention. Students can submit a science project online, and talk about the help that they need to make the project a reality.
4．What can we learn about Jaggi
A．He was curious by nature. B．He dreamed to be an engineer.
C．He always annoyed his parents. D．He was addicted to playing toys.
5．Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “came around” in Paragraph 2
A．Won out. B．Changed their minds.
C．Walked around. D．Paid a visit.
6．What drove Jaggi to develop affordable and user-friendly products
A．His love for greener devices. B．His pursuit of academic career.
C．His desire to make a difference. D．His hope to boost green industry.
7．Why does Jaggie plan to launch an online platform
A．To promote smart products. B．To empower young inventors.
C．To provide eco-themed courses. D．To offer environmentalists funds.
US forests could become a “substantial carbon source” by 2070, suggesting that forests could worsen global warming instead of easing it, a new Agriculture Department report says.
US forests currently absorb 11 percent of US carbon emissions (释放), equal to the combined emissions from 40 coal power plants. The report predicts that the ability of forests to absorb carbon will start declining after 2025 and that forests could emit up to 100 million metric tons of carbon a year as their emissions from decaying (腐烂) trees go beyond their carbon absorption.
The prediction suggests that this will require the US to cut emissions more rapidly to reach net zero, according to Lynn Riley, a senior manager of climate science. “Eleven percent of our domestic emissions. That is a really significant portion,” Riley said. “As we work to decarbonize... forests are one of the greatest tools available. If we were to lose that, it means the US will contribute that much more” in emissions. The report also assesses and predicts the extent of renewable resources provided by the nation’s forests and undeveloped landscapes, including farmlands, wetlands and grasslands.
According to the report, the loss of carbon absorption is driven in part by natural disasters which are increasing in frequency and strength as global temperatures rise. Development in forested areas, which the report predicts will continue to increase, is having the same effect as people increasingly move to the so-called wildland urban areas. Aging forests also contribute as older, mature trees absorb less carbon than younger trees of the same species, and the US forests are rapidly aging.
More aggressive forest management can help by cutting down a small portion of aging forests to make ways for younger trees that absorb more carbon. A thorough study of each forest should be done before removing older trees, Riley said.
8．Why could US forests become a “substantial carbon source”
A．They fail to absorb enough carbon. B．They begin to emit carbon increasingly.
C．They may emit more carbon than absorb. D．Mature trees outnumber young trees.
9．Which of the following may Lynn Riley agree with
A．US forests have lost their role in carbon absorption.
B．It is urgent for the US to reduce carbon emissions.
C．The US has contributed to 11% carbon emissions.
D．The loss of forests contributes to less carbon emissions.
10．What leads to the loss of carbon absorption
A．Improper tree species. B．Removal of aging trees.
C．Decreasing urban development. D．Frequent severe natural disasters.
11．Which could be a suitable title for the text
A．Aging Forests —a Major Emitter of Carbon.
B．Growing Forests —a Solution to Carbon Emissions.
C．Reducing Forests —a Threat to Global Warming.
D．Decaying Forests —a Consequence of Global Warming.
Like many people over the past few years, I have found myself turning to audiobooks as my main means of reading literature. I find it far more comfortable to “read with my ears” while my eyes are resting. My consumption of new books has doubled as a result--but a recent paper makes me wonder if this will come at the price of my comprehension.
The study comes from Boaz Keysar and Janet Geipel, both at the University of Chicago, and it draws from the “dual process model” of mental processing. According to this-view, we have two ways of assessing information. System 1 is intuitive (直觉的), relying on natural ability and feeling. It is quick, but likely exposed to misinformation. System 2 is analytical involving the use of logic reasoning. It is mentally demanding. When it is engaged, we think our way through the material step by step. For decades, psychologists have designed various tests to determine which of these two systems a person is using. As one example, consider the/ following question: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the Ark (方舟) If you answered two, you were probably only considering the core of the question, which is System 1 thinking. To get to the right answer-zero, you need to think more carefully about the wording, which would allow you to remember it was Noah who built the Ark, not Moses. That is the kind of analytical process.
Keysar and Geipel’s brilliant idea was to investigate whether the sensory form-seeing vs. hearing-of the information would make a difference. They found that it did: when answering these kinds of simple questions, participants were more likely to make errors when the sentences were spoken out loud, rather than written.
A greater reliance on our feelings could be a problem if we are consuming information that needs logical study. For this reason. I will return to reading non-fiction with my eyes rather than my ears. But I won’t stop listening to novels. I am quite happy to go with the flow of my emotions while my critical mind takes a break.
12．What does the author think of listening to audiobooks
A．It is economical. B．It is demanding.
C．It is time-consuming. D．It is relaxing.
13．Which of the following best describes System 2 model
A．Fairly reliable. B．Fully automatic.
C．Question-centered. D．Emotion-involved.
14．Why is the Ark mentioned in Paragraph 3
A．To present a fact. B．To illustrate a view.
C．To introduce a topic. D．To draw a conclusion.
15．What does the author intend to tell us
A．Listening to books comes at a price.
B．Reading non-fiction books benefits.
C．Critical thinking is a must in reading.
D．Ways of processing information differ.
It’s obvious that our society favors the outgoing personality, so being introverted (内向的) has always been seen as something that needs to be “fixed”. However, there is no fault in being introverted. 16
Introverts have hidden powers. 17 . While others are busy chatting, introverts observe things most-people are unaware of. Sometimes we can even read people. While it may seem introverts are always zoned out, we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.
Introverts also keep the world balanced. In a world that can’t stop talking, the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding. 18 . By listening to whatever people pour out, introverts help maintain the order of the world.
Introverts can self-recharge. Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds, introverts are self-recharging powerhouses. 19 . Their energy is found through loneliness.
20 . In the noise of chatterboxes, their voices often get drowned out. There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak, only to be interrupted by the extroverts (外向者）. While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind, an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share. So next time, all you have to do is to be willing to listen.
A．Unluckily, introverts are faced with a big challenge.
B．And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.
C．Introverts have shown the potential to be great leaders.
D．Extroverted people would have no one to listen to them.
E．Instead, we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.
F．They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.
G．Just because we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.
二、完形填空
Amazonian natives are facing home destruction. To arouse people’s awareness of protecting them, Thomas, an American documentarian, decided to record the lives of the Awa, a 21 and isolated Amazonian community. For the sake of gaining their trust, Thomas had to mix himself with the natives. When 22 their unknown personal daily routine, he tried to remain as 23 as possible. 24 , he failed. As a tall man 25 over the natives at 1.93 meters, Thomas couldn’t fit in 26 . It wasn’t just a white guy walking in, but a massive large one.
Thomas 27 something else — making friends. With the help of a silly application in his smartphone, Thomas soon 28 the children, filling the forest with hearty laughter. After all, the kids didn’t have the 29 as adults. Unexpectedly, the adults also burst into laughter, a symbol of trust that ensured Thomas he was 30 .
The rainforest is amazing, but it was challenging to work in it. Heat, rain, and various unwanted souvenirs from Amazonian 31 complicated Thomas’ job. The bites and poison got him to stir up a love-hate relationship, once pushing him in a dilemma. Despite the 32 , Thomas insisted on his mission.
To make audience better understand the Awa, Thomas focused on something 33 , like the universal affection for homes and families. With the common topics, viewers can 34 the feelings and better realize the Awa’s current problem.
With tireless efforts, Thomas presented the 35 life of the Awa to the world, fostering a better understanding and support for protecting the Awa’s home.
21．A．urban B．mysterious C．religious D．diverse
22．A．performing B．documenting C．following D．organizing
23．A．unknown B．unaffected C．unchanged D．unnoticeable
24．A．Instead B．Somehow C．Unfortunately D．Accordingly
25．A．towering B．taking C．watching D．concerning
26．A．physically B．culturally C．mentally D．comfortably
27．A．worried about B．waited for C．talked about D．turned to
28．A．amused B．fooled C．cheated D．impressed
29．A．barriers B．education C．trust D．experience
30．A．humorous B．welcome C．entertaining D．accomplished
31．A．communities B．climate C．insects D．ceremony
32．A．boredom B．objection C．unwillingness D．struggle
33．A．unique B．similar C．typical D．positive
34．A．express B．reflect C．share D．exchange
35．A．fantastic B．novel C．real D．independent
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。
Every day, thousands of tourists from around the world plan their trips to the Great Wall of China.
Despite the wall’s 5,500-odd miles, 36 (spread) from east to west across the country, most travelers find 37 (them) at either the Badaling or Mutianyu sections, the two areas closest to Beijing. These visitors rise early from their downtown hotels, pack themselves into buses and wait in long queues 38 (see) the magnificent structures of the Great Wall.
But what if there was another way
An hour-long drive north of the 39 (crowd) capital is Commune by the Great Wall (长城脚下的公社)， where a series of modern buildings consist 40 a luxury hotel, with award-winning design among yellow-leaved gingko trees. It is not only the rural surroundings 41 attract travelers to the town of Yangqing. Beyond the usual service — an expansive breakfast buffet and cozy bed sheets — Commune by the Great Wall provides a rare opportunity to 42 (simple) walk to the Wall. Just 20 minutes by foot from the hotel reception 43 (be) the Shuiguan section of the wall.
Commune by the Great Wall won 44 special praise at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2002, the year when the 12 core buildings 45 (complete).
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你校今年开设了蔬菜栽培、传统工艺（handcraft）等实践课程。请你给外国好友John写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的参与情况；
2. 你的体会。
注意：1. 写作词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总数。
Dear John,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a very cold January, a puppy wandered around Mr. Lacey’s house, where he lived with his wife Mamie and their daughter Doris. Icicles (冰锥) hung three feet or more from the roofs of houses and snow swallowed up cars.
The puppy had been abandoned, and it made its way down the road toward the Laceys’ small house, with its ears down and trembling from shyness and cold. Doris, whose school had been called off because of the snow, was clearing the steps when she spotted the puppy on the road.
“Come on, little dog!” she called it over. The puppy shyly wagged its tail when Doris approached. As soon as Doris put the dog down in the kitchen, her mom, Mrs. Lacey, asked where the dog came from. Mr. Lacey, who was cleaning his fingernails with his pocketknife at the table, said, “I don’t know where it came from, but I know for sure where it’s going.” Doris hugged the puppy hard against her. She said nothing.
Because of the snowy weather, Mr. Lacey couldn’t take the puppy to the shelter right away. So, it stayed in the basement, and Doris fed it leftovers, even though her mom didn’t want to waste food. Doris thought the puppy was around six months old and would be quite noisy sometimes. Surprisingly, the puppy behaved well, didn’t cry or make trouble in the basement, and only followed Doris upstairs when she invited it. Doris often found it on the basement steps listening to the kitchen talk and smelling the food. She felt the puppy wanted company.
Even after a week, Doris didn’t name the dog, knowing her parents wouldn’t let her keep it. Her father made so little money that any pets were out of the question. Desperate to keep the dog, Doris tried to convince her parents by praising the dog’s good behavior and expressing her love for it, but her parents didn’t give a definite answer.
Despite her efforts, Doris secretly wished the bad weather would never go away, fearing the puppy’s unavoidable trip to the shelter. However, nine days after the dog had arrived, the sun was shining.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Doris knew it was time to say goodbye to the dog and felt rather worried.
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Doris put her hand to her mouth and couldn’t believe what she had heard.
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广东省肇庆四校2024-2025学年高二下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C D A B C B C B D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A D A B A E G B F A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B B D C A A D A A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 C D B C C
36．spreading 37．themselves 38．to see 39．crowded 40．of 41．that 42．simply 43．is 44．a 45．were completed
46．Dear John,
How are you doing recently I can’t wait to inform you of the relevant details that will definitely attract you a lot.
To foster students’ correct outlook on labor, two courses, planting vegetables and traditional handcrafts are available to students in each grade this year in our school. Full of curiosity, I take these courses. Making handicrafts is one of my favourite, where I gained a fundamental glimpse of essential life skills such as sewing a button and knitting a scarf.
It was surely a rewarding experience, enriching my after-school life and helping me form the good habit of laboring. Most of the students are fascinated by the courses because they offer an alternative to our busy school life. Not only can we get relaxed but also we can gain a higher moral value on life.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
Doris knew it was time to say goodbye to the dog and felt rather worried. She was sitting alone in the living room, hugging a pillow and rocking back and forth on the edge of a chair. She was trying not to cry but she was not strong enough. Her face was wet and red, her eyes full of sadness. Just as Doris was at her lowest, her parents appeared from the doorway. With a smile on Mrs. Lacey’s face, she said, “Honey, Papa and I have agreed to keep the puppy as a part of our family.”
Doris put her hand to her mouth and couldn’t believe what she had heard. She looked at her parents surprisedly. “Doris, you were right. He has brought so much happiness to us,” Mr. Lacey continued, “and I drove by the local animal shelter yesterday. The conditions there are quite poor. We can’t leave him there.” Doris smiled with tears of happiness in her eyes and threw her arms around her parents. She knew they not only embraced the puppy into their family but also gave him a chance at a much happier life.
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Monet: The Immersive (沉浸式) Experience
Monet: The Immersive Experience in Liège invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century!
Explore some of the most breathtaking paintings by Claude Monet with the help of a digital 360-degree presentation. The unique exhibition concept is staged with state-of-the-art multimedia technology, which shows very large images of Monet’s paintings on the walls and floors of the building. It has music, the smell of flowers, and voice-over in several languages to make the paintings come alive in a way never seen before.
To fully get into the world of the French painter, visitors are guided through three experience rooms. Each room is a highlight on its own and provides visitors not only with an insight, but also with new experiences and new viewpoints on Monet’s life, his work and his masterpieces.Practical info
·Date: from March 2024
·Opening hours:
Wednesday, Thursday: 10: 00 am-7: 00 pm
Friday: 10: 00 am-8: 00 pm
Saturday: 9: 00 am-8: 00 pm
Sunday: 9: 00 am-7: 00 pm
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
·Duration: the visit will take around 60 to 75 minutes
·Location: Eglise Saint-Pholien, Rue Saint-Pholien, 4020 Liège
·Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
1．How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings
A．It uses digital technology. B．It gives lectures on art.
C．It offers stages to visitors. D．It provides language services.
2．What will visitors experience in the three rooms
A．An exploration on French art. B．An introductory tour of painters.
C．A unique journey to Monet’s world. D．An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.
3．Which of the following is a recommended visiting time
A．11: 30 am (Wed, Feb 21). B．10: 00 am (Tue, Mar 19).
C．6: 30 pm (Thur, Mar 28). D．4: 00 pm (Sun, Apr 7).
When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside. He started with toys and even broke a computer, which made his parents not too pleased. As he got older, he shifted from breaking things to building things, which greatly comforted his parents. In middle school. he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels.
Although Jaggi’s parents initially thought his experiments were just. a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment. Eventually, his parents came around and started supporting his dreams. Jaggi’s interest continued as he grew up, but he focused more on solving real problems, especially those related to the environment.
At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and. co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform people’s idea that going green is expensive, by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use. Through Ecoviate, he designed products that could contribute to a greener future. One of his notable inventions was the “CO2ube”, a device that could be attached to vehicle tailpipes to reduce carbon emissions, and it’s available to many people at low prices. He also created a smartwatch that changed body heat into energy, which can be used to power up the watch as well as mobile phones.
Young Jaggi, now a third-grade college student studying engineering and economics, has become a famous eco-innovator and his company is developing promisingly. However, Jaggi’s vision to save the environment goes beyond creating products. He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention. Students can submit a science project online, and talk about the help that they need to make the project a reality.
4．What can we learn about Jaggi
A．He was curious by nature. B．He dreamed to be an engineer.
C．He always annoyed his parents. D．He was addicted to playing toys.
5．Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “came around” in Paragraph 2
A．Won out. B．Changed their minds.
C．Walked around. D．Paid a visit.
6．What drove Jaggi to develop affordable and user-friendly products
A．His love for greener devices. B．His pursuit of academic career.
C．His desire to make a difference. D．His hope to boost green industry.
7．Why does Jaggie plan to launch an online platform
A．To promote smart products. B．To empower young inventors.
C．To provide eco-themed courses. D．To offer environmentalists funds.
US forests could become a “substantial carbon source” by 2070, suggesting that forests could worsen global warming instead of easing it, a new Agriculture Department report says.
US forests currently absorb 11 percent of US carbon emissions (释放), equal to the combined emissions from 40 coal power plants. The report predicts that the ability of forests to absorb carbon will start declining after 2025 and that forests could emit up to 100 million metric tons of carbon a year as their emissions from decaying (腐烂) trees go beyond their carbon absorption.
The prediction suggests that this will require the US to cut emissions more rapidly to reach net zero, according to Lynn Riley, a senior manager of climate science. “Eleven percent of our domestic emissions. That is a really significant portion,” Riley said. “As we work to decarbonize... forests are one of the greatest tools available. If we were to lose that, it means the US will contribute that much more” in emissions. The report also assesses and predicts the extent of renewable resources provided by the nation’s forests and undeveloped landscapes, including farmlands, wetlands and grasslands.
According to the report, the loss of carbon absorption is driven in part by natural disasters which are increasing in frequency and strength as global temperatures rise. Development in forested areas, which the report predicts will continue to increase, is having the same effect as people increasingly move to the so-called wildland urban areas. Aging forests also contribute as older, mature trees absorb less carbon than younger trees of the same species, and the US forests are rapidly aging.
More aggressive forest management can help by cutting down a small portion of aging forests to make ways for younger trees that absorb more carbon. A thorough study of each forest should be done before removing older trees, Riley said.
8．Why could US forests become a “substantial carbon source”
A．They fail to absorb enough carbon. B．They begin to emit carbon increasingly.
C．They may emit more carbon than absorb. D．Mature trees outnumber young trees.
9．Which of the following may Lynn Riley agree with
A．US forests have lost their role in carbon absorption.
B．It is urgent for the US to reduce carbon emissions.
C．The US has contributed to 11% carbon emissions.
D．The loss of forests contributes to less carbon emissions.
10．What leads to the loss of carbon absorption
A．Improper tree species. B．Removal of aging trees.
C．Decreasing urban development. D．Frequent severe natural disasters.
11．Which could be a suitable title for the text
A．Aging Forests —a Major Emitter of Carbon.
B．Growing Forests —a Solution to Carbon Emissions.
C．Reducing Forests —a Threat to Global Warming.
D．Decaying Forests —a Consequence of Global Warming.
Like many people over the past few years, I have found myself turning to audiobooks as my main means of reading literature. I find it far more comfortable to “read with my ears” while my eyes are resting. My consumption of new books has doubled as a result--but a recent paper makes me wonder if this will come at the price of my comprehension.
The study comes from Boaz Keysar and Janet Geipel, both at the University of Chicago, and it draws from the “dual process model” of mental processing. According to this-view, we have two ways of assessing information. System 1 is intuitive (直觉的), relying on natural ability and feeling. It is quick, but likely exposed to misinformation. System 2 is analytical involving the use of logic reasoning. It is mentally demanding. When it is engaged, we think our way through the material step by step. For decades, psychologists have designed various tests to determine which of these two systems a person is using. As one example, consider the/ following question: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the Ark (方舟) If you answered two, you were probably only considering the core of the question, which is System 1 thinking. To get to the right answer-zero, you need to think more carefully about the wording, which would allow you to remember it was Noah who built the Ark, not Moses. That is the kind of analytical process.
Keysar and Geipel’s brilliant idea was to investigate whether the sensory form-seeing vs. hearing-of the information would make a difference. They found that it did: when answering these kinds of simple questions, participants were more likely to make errors when the sentences were spoken out loud, rather than written.
A greater reliance on our feelings could be a problem if we are consuming information that needs logical study. For this reason. I will return to reading non-fiction with my eyes rather than my ears. But I won’t stop listening to novels. I am quite happy to go with the flow of my emotions while my critical mind takes a break.
12．What does the author think of listening to audiobooks
A．It is economical. B．It is demanding.
C．It is time-consuming. D．It is relaxing.
13．Which of the following best describes System 2 model
A．Fairly reliable. B．Fully automatic.
C．Question-centered. D．Emotion-involved.
14．Why is the Ark mentioned in Paragraph 3
A．To present a fact. B．To illustrate a view.
C．To introduce a topic. D．To draw a conclusion.
15．What does the author intend to tell us
A．Listening to books comes at a price.
B．Reading non-fiction books benefits.
C．Critical thinking is a must in reading.
D．Ways of processing information differ.
It’s obvious that our society favors the outgoing personality, so being introverted (内向的) has always been seen as something that needs to be “fixed”. However, there is no fault in being introverted. 16
Introverts have hidden powers. 17 . While others are busy chatting, introverts observe things most-people are unaware of. Sometimes we can even read people. While it may seem introverts are always zoned out, we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.
Introverts also keep the world balanced. In a world that can’t stop talking, the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding. 18 . By listening to whatever people pour out, introverts help maintain the order of the world.
Introverts can self-recharge. Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds, introverts are self-recharging powerhouses. 19 . Their energy is found through loneliness.
20 . In the noise of chatterboxes, their voices often get drowned out. There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak, only to be interrupted by the extroverts (外向者）. While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind, an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share. So next time, all you have to do is to be willing to listen.
A．Unluckily, introverts are faced with a big challenge.
B．And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.
C．Introverts have shown the potential to be great leaders.
D．Extroverted people would have no one to listen to them.
E．Instead, we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.
F．They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.
G．Just because we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.
二、完形填空
Amazonian natives are facing home destruction. To arouse people’s awareness of protecting them, Thomas, an American documentarian, decided to record the lives of the Awa, a 21 and isolated Amazonian community. For the sake of gaining their trust, Thomas had to mix himself with the natives. When 22 their unknown personal daily routine, he tried to remain as 23 as possible. 24 , he failed. As a tall man 25 over the natives at 1.93 meters, Thomas couldn’t fit in 26 . It wasn’t just a white guy walking in, but a massive large one.
Thomas 27 something else — making friends. With the help of a silly application in his smartphone, Thomas soon 28 the children, filling the forest with hearty laughter. After all, the kids didn’t have the 29 as adults. Unexpectedly, the adults also burst into laughter, a symbol of trust that ensured Thomas he was 30 .
The rainforest is amazing, but it was challenging to work in it. Heat, rain, and various unwanted souvenirs from Amazonian 31 complicated Thomas’ job. The bites and poison got him to stir up a love-hate relationship, once pushing him in a dilemma. Despite the 32 , Thomas insisted on his mission.
To make audience better understand the Awa, Thomas focused on something 33 , like the universal affection for homes and families. With the common topics, viewers can 34 the feelings and better realize the Awa’s current problem.
With tireless efforts, Thomas presented the 35 life of the Awa to the world, fostering a better understanding and support for protecting the Awa’s home.
21．A．urban B．mysterious C．religious D．diverse
22．A．performing B．documenting C．following D．organizing
23．A．unknown B．unaffected C．unchanged D．unnoticeable
24．A．Instead B．Somehow C．Unfortunately D．Accordingly
25．A．towering B．taking C．watching D．concerning
26．A．physically B．culturally C．mentally D．comfortably
27．A．worried about B．waited for C．talked about D．turned to
28．A．amused B．fooled C．cheated D．impressed
29．A．barriers B．education C．trust D．experience
30．A．humorous B．welcome C．entertaining D．accomplished
31．A．communities B．climate C．insects D．ceremony
32．A．boredom B．objection C．unwillingness D．struggle
33．A．unique B．similar C．typical D．positive
34．A．express B．reflect C．share D．exchange
35．A．fantastic B．novel C．real D．independent
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。
Every day, thousands of tourists from around the world plan their trips to the Great Wall of China.
Despite the wall’s 5,500-odd miles, 36 (spread) from east to west across the country, most travelers find 37 (them) at either the Badaling or Mutianyu sections, the two areas closest to Beijing. These visitors rise early from their downtown hotels, pack themselves into buses and wait in long queues 38 (see) the magnificent structures of the Great Wall.
But what if there was another way
An hour-long drive north of the 39 (crowd) capital is Commune by the Great Wall (长城脚下的公社)， where a series of modern buildings consist 40 a luxury hotel, with award-winning design among yellow-leaved gingko trees. It is not only the rural surroundings 41 attract travelers to the town of Yangqing. Beyond the usual service — an expansive breakfast buffet and cozy bed sheets — Commune by the Great Wall provides a rare opportunity to 42 (simple) walk to the Wall. Just 20 minutes by foot from the hotel reception 43 (be) the Shuiguan section of the wall.
Commune by the Great Wall won 44 special praise at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2002, the year when the 12 core buildings 45 (complete).
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你校今年开设了蔬菜栽培、传统工艺（handcraft）等实践课程。请你给外国好友John写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的参与情况；
2. 你的体会。
注意：1. 写作词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总数。
Dear John,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a very cold January, a puppy wandered around Mr. Lacey’s house, where he lived with his wife Mamie and their daughter Doris. Icicles (冰锥) hung three feet or more from the roofs of houses and snow swallowed up cars.
The puppy had been abandoned, and it made its way down the road toward the Laceys’ small house, with its ears down and trembling from shyness and cold. Doris, whose school had been called off because of the snow, was clearing the steps when she spotted the puppy on the road.
“Come on, little dog!” she called it over. The puppy shyly wagged its tail when Doris approached. As soon as Doris put the dog down in the kitchen, her mom, Mrs. Lacey, asked where the dog came from. Mr. Lacey, who was cleaning his fingernails with his pocketknife at the table, said, “I don’t know where it came from, but I know for sure where it’s going.” Doris hugged the puppy hard against her. She said nothing.
Because of the snowy weather, Mr. Lacey couldn’t take the puppy to the shelter right away. So, it stayed in the basement, and Doris fed it leftovers, even though her mom didn’t want to waste food. Doris thought the puppy was around six months old and would be quite noisy sometimes. Surprisingly, the puppy behaved well, didn’t cry or make trouble in the basement, and only followed Doris upstairs when she invited it. Doris often found it on the basement steps listening to the kitchen talk and smelling the food. She felt the puppy wanted company.
Even after a week, Doris didn’t name the dog, knowing her parents wouldn’t let her keep it. Her father made so little money that any pets were out of the question. Desperate to keep the dog, Doris tried to convince her parents by praising the dog’s good behavior and expressing her love for it, but her parents didn’t give a definite answer.
Despite her efforts, Doris secretly wished the bad weather would never go away, fearing the puppy’s unavoidable trip to the shelter. However, nine days after the dog had arrived, the sun was shining.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Doris knew it was time to say goodbye to the dog and felt rather worried.
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Doris put her hand to her mouth and couldn’t believe what she had heard.
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广东省肇庆四校2024-2025学年高二下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C D A B C B C B D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A D A B A E G B F A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B B D C A A D A A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 C D B C C
36．spreading 37．themselves 38．to see 39．crowded 40．of 41．that 42．simply 43．is 44．a 45．were completed
46．Dear John,
How are you doing recently I can’t wait to inform you of the relevant details that will definitely attract you a lot.
To foster students’ correct outlook on labor, two courses, planting vegetables and traditional handcrafts are available to students in each grade this year in our school. Full of curiosity, I take these courses. Making handicrafts is one of my favourite, where I gained a fundamental glimpse of essential life skills such as sewing a button and knitting a scarf.
It was surely a rewarding experience, enriching my after-school life and helping me form the good habit of laboring. Most of the students are fascinated by the courses because they offer an alternative to our busy school life. Not only can we get relaxed but also we can gain a higher moral value on life.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
Doris knew it was time to say goodbye to the dog and felt rather worried. She was sitting alone in the living room, hugging a pillow and rocking back and forth on the edge of a chair. She was trying not to cry but she was not strong enough. Her face was wet and red, her eyes full of sadness. Just as Doris was at her lowest, her parents appeared from the doorway. With a smile on Mrs. Lacey’s face, she said, “Honey, Papa and I have agreed to keep the puppy as a part of our family.”
Doris put her hand to her mouth and couldn’t believe what she had heard. She looked at her parents surprisedly. “Doris, you were right. He has brought so much happiness to us,” Mr. Lacey continued, “and I drove by the local animal shelter yesterday. The conditions there are quite poor. We can’t leave him there.” Doris smiled with tears of happiness in her eyes and threw her arms around her parents. She knew they not only embraced the puppy into their family but also gave him a chance at a much happier life.
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