安徽省合肥市庐江县2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

高二英语

第一部分  听力(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How will the speakers go to the concert hall?

A. By subway.    B. On foot.    C. By taxi.

2. What do the speakers need to buy now?

A. Some butter.    B. Some eggs.    C. Some bread.

3. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A CD.     B. A gift.    C. A musician.

4. What is the weather like in the west of the man’s country?

A. Sunny.    B. Windy.    C. Rainy.

5. What does the man like doing now?

A. Drawing.    B. Practicing calligraphy.    C. Playing the piano.

第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. At an office.    B. At a cafe.    C. At a school.

7. What is the woman going to do?

A. Send an email.    B. Pick up her son.    C. Go to the sports center.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. What does the woman decide to do this Sunday?

A. Visit a museum.    B. See a film.    C. Take some pictures.

9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Colleagues.    B. Neighbors.    C. Schoolmates.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What does Alex want to watch?

A. Tom and Jerry.    B. Superman.    C. Journey to the West.

11. What does Alex think of Tom and Jerry?

A. It’s silly.    B. It’s funny.    C. It’s popular.

12. Which cartoon character does the woman like best?

A. Tom.    B. Jerry.    C. The Monkey King.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. When is Mary’s birthday?

A. On July 22nd.    B. On July 23rd.    C. On July 24th.

14 Who went on at business trip this morning?

A. Mary’s parents.    B. Jenny’s father.    C. John.

15. Where will the party be held?

A. At Jenny’s home.    B. At Hill Restaurant.

C. At Southeast Center,

16. What will John bring to the party?

A Some ice cream.    B. Some flowers.    C. Some cakes.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What does the speaker most probably do?

A. She is a tour guide.    B. She is a teacher.    C. She is an organizer of the exhibition.

18. How much is the ticket to the castle?

A. £2.    B. £3.    C. £5.

19. What time will the bus leave on Saturday?

A. At 8:40 am.    B. At 8:50 am.    C. At 9:10 am.

20. What can the listeners learn from the special exhibition?

A. When the castle was built.

B. What ancient people wore.

C. How the cars were invented.

第二部分  阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.

Notting Hill

After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of affluent (富足的) West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal(刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.

The Full Monty

This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its hummer, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.

Trainspotting

Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian

Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Pythons Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.

1. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty?

A. Hardships of comedic stars B. Daily life of people in West London

C. Unique experiences of some Scots. D. Life of the British working class.

2. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to?

A. A comedy film. B. A science fiction film.

C. An action movie D. A horror movie.

3. Which of the following films is adapted from a book?

A. Notting Hill. B. The Full Monty.

C. Trainspotting. D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.

B

I opened my car window and called out “Ma’am! Ma’am!” The only lady in the parking lot looked around until she saw me. “I just wanted to tell how nice you look today,” I said. “The colors you have on are beautiful on you.” Her face registered surprise for a second, and then she smiled. “Thank you!” she called back. Her final steps to her car seemed lighter, and I smiled to myself.

I grew up with very few cheerleaders in my own life. When I was in the middle of fighting a battle for my life, I had been confirmed depression, along with anxiety. It has taken many years and more effort and determination than I thought I was capable of recovering from this illness. With no cheerleaders in my court, I fought this battle alone. I am proud of the progress I have made thus far. There are times when I thought, if only I had had someone to hold me and say, “Susan, I believe in you. You can do this, and I’ll be there every step of the way.” I wonder how much sooner I would have recovered. I’ll never know.

So I have made it a point in recent years to praise people, especially women and girls. Instead of just thinking that someone looks nice or did a great job, I say it out loud. It doesn’t take long, and it’s easy. So, I wonder, why