广东省深圳市新安中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中英语测试

新安中学(集团)高中部2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试题 高二年级英语2024年05月 命题人 练彩珍 本试卷共8页，卷面分130分，换算后150分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分基础知识(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 单项选择 从每题所给的四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. Although I used to dream about traveling abroad to see great canyons and mountains, now I'm determined to ____the beauty of our motherland. A. blame B. appreciate C. distract D.suspect 2. If negative thoughts our mind, we will feel depressed and can’t enjoy life. A. decline B. eliminate C. dominate D.disinfect 3. Joe never misses an opportunity to talk about his working experience abroad; he is a man who likes showing off. A. apparently B. crucially C. critically D. particularly 4. You can deepen your and memory if you scan the material first. A. compassion B. compensation C. consumption D. comprehension 5. Life is not easy for everyone, so we must believe in ourselves and have a(n) attitude towards the future. A. rewarding B. superior C. effective D. optimistic 6. The praise and admiration Sophia received after her first public performance in the hall__ her self-confidence. A. boosted B. represented C. bounced D.reflected 7. Such a simple experiment can effectively_____ people's doubts about the new technology, and let them become willing to embrace the innovation. A. bring about B. wipe out C. put away D. go over 8. The fast development of the Internet has_many changes to our daily life. A. brought forth B.brought up C. took in D. took out 9. Owing to work experience, we wasted much time and energy. A.a load of B. a far cry from C. a lack of D. a bunch of 10. Tom has to keep his pet dog outdoors; because it often gets when he is doing the housework. A. in a row B.in vain C. in his way D.under construction 11. we'll have to finish the job, A. whatever long it takes B. long however it takes C. it takes whatever long D. however long it takes 12._ is widely acknowledged that computers have become a vital part of our society. A.As B. It C.What D. Which 13.The Palace Museum is_ the royal families used to live and it's now a historical museum with collections of valuable antiques. A. where B. which C.what D.how 14. Martin Luther King said in his speech made a deep impression_ both the black and the white. A. That; on B. That; in C.What; in D. What; on 15.We feel ____our duty to make our hometown a better place. A.this B.that C.it D. one 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，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson How did it all begin? And how did we get here? Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest cientific discoveries in history. It explains scientific topics in a vivid way, but it's quite a long read. Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe How do helicopters work? Or cells? Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name. However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience. Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake What does it feel like to fly into space? How do you prepare for it? Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language. Deep Time by Riley Black Want to know the story of our planet? Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of time, through the geological(地质的)events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺). 16. What's a shortcoming of Thing Explainer? A. It is too long. B. It lacks technical terms. C. It is written in plain language. D. It fails to include clear images. 17.Which book is organized in the format of question and answer ? A. A Short History of Nearly Everything. B.Thing Explainer. C.Ask an Astronaut, D.Deep Time. 18. What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time by Riley Black have in common? A.They entertain readers of all ages. B. They feature vivid illustrations. C.They introduce astronauts' daily life. D. They combine science and history. B Cafeterias have been filled with challenges---right from planning, purchasing, and preparing, to reducing waste, staying on budget, and training staff. Through the tedious process, restaurateurs lacked a unified platform for efficient management. To bring consistency to the unorganised catering (餐饮) industry, childhood friends Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain, who shared a passion for innovation, decided to partner in 2019 to explore opportunities in the cafeteria industry. In May 2020, they co-founded Platos, a one-stop solution for restaurants with a custom technology kit to streamline all aspects of cafeteria management. The company offers end-to-end cafeteria management, staff selection and food trials to ensure smooth operations and consistent service. “We believe startups solve real problems and Platos is our shot at making daily workplace food enjoyable again. We aim to simplify the dining experience, providing a convenient and efficient solution that benefits both restaurateurs and customers and creating a connected ecosystem," says Subramanian,CEO and co-founder. Platos guarantees that a technology-driven cafeteria allows customers to order, pay, pick up, and provide ratings and feedback. It also offers goods and menu management to effectively perform daily operations. Additionally, its applications connect all shareholders for a smart cafeteria experience. “We help businesses that are into catering on condition that they have access to an industrial kitchen setup where they're making food according to certain standards," Jain states. Since the beginning, Platos claims to have transformed 45 cafeterias across eight cities in the country. Currently, it has over 45,000 monthly users placing more than 200,000 orders. Despite facing challenges in launching cafeterias across. major cities in the initial stages, Platos has experienced a 15% increase in its month-over-month profits. As for future plans, the startup is looking to raise $1 million from investors as strategic partners, bringing in capital, expertise, and networks. “Finding the right lead investor is the compass that points your startup toward success," Subramanian says. 19. Which of the following can replace “tedious” in Paragraph 1? A. Heart-breaking. B. Breath-taking. B. Time-consuming. D.Energy-saving. 20. Why has Platos been founded? A. To make staff selection efficient and enjoyable. B. To ensure food security and variety in cafeterias. C. To better cafeteria management with technology. D. To connect customers with a greener ecosystem. 21. What can we learn from the statistics in Paragraph 4? A. Platos has achieved its ultimate financial goal. B. Platos has gained impressive marketing progress. C. Challenges in food industry can be easily overcome. D. Tech-driven cafeterias have covered most urban areas. 22.What is Subramanian's future plan with Platos? A. To seek investment. B. To reduce costs. C. To innovate technology. D.To increase profits. C There're plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available in local markets. But while those red juicy strawberries look fresh, consumers have no way of knowing how long the fruit can be stored at home. The same goes for distribution centers and supermarkets. Now, the food technology startup_ÓneThirdlocated in the Netherlands, is looking to change that with an infrared(红外线)scanner that can accurately predict how long fresh fruits and vegetables will last. The startup is named OneThird because one-third of food is wasted due to spoilage (变质) every year. The startup's founders were inspired by a UK company that uses this type of technology in the medical field and decided to see if it was applicable for food. “I looked at the challenges in the food-supply chain and found out that 40 percent of food waste is fresh produce. One of the biggest causes is that nobody knows shelf life.” Marco Snikkers, founder and CEO of OneThird, said. Quality inspections at farms and distribution centers are done manually (手动地). An inspector checks the fruits and vegetables and makes notes about the size and quality. Then the food is sent to consumers without considering travel time or how long the produce will remain usable. Using the infrared scanner at the distribution center means that inspectors can use the information to approve shipments that will ensure the produce can be distributed on a timcly basis. This means that a shipment of ripe tomatoes will not be sent long distances away. OneThird's scanner combines the technology of optical scanners, image modeling, and Artificial Intelligence to provide accurate shelf-life predictions. The startup found that the technology can reduce up to 25 percent produce waste that was caused by spoilage. “Global food waste has an enormous environmental impact; reducing global food waste cuts global greenhouse gas emissions and promotes global food security,” said Jacob Smith, a climate expert from the University of Maine. 23.What problem regarding food does OneThird aim to solve? A. Inefficient quality inspections. B.Consumers' difficulty judging its freshness. C. The high cost of storing fresh food. D. Food waste owing to uncertain shelf life. 24.What inspired OncThird to to use infrared scanner? A. Observation of the food-supply chain. B. The use of the device in another field. C. Consumer demands for fresher produce. D.Experts' advice on food waste reduction. 25. What can we learn about the manual quality inspections? A. They are costly and inconvenient. B.The shipping time is ignored. C. They are not performed regularly. D.The inspectors make misjudgment. 26.How does Jacob feel about OneThird's effort? A. Tolerant. B. Doubtful. C. Approving. D. Dismissive. D The first four years of human life are critical for language development, and yet the speed at which children learn to talk is highly variable. Most kids are saying single words by 18 months and progressing to phrases and sentences around two or three, but others are chatting away far earlier. For years now, psychologist Elika Bergelson from Harvard University has wondered what lead to the individual differences. Her recent observational study on the subject has now turned up surprising results. Enrolling 1,001 children under the age of four, she and an international team of psychologists were surprised to find no link between how much a kid vocalized during the day and their gender, socioeconomic status, or level of exposure to multiple languages. Instead, they found that the chattiest children in the global study were those that tended to hear more adult talk in turn, along with age and clinical factors. “Slower language development has often been blamed on lower-socioeconomic backgrounds providing less input to their children, leading to calls for behavioral interventions aiming to increase it," write Bergelson. “Supporters of such interventions might highlight our correlation between adult talk and child speech; critics might instead underline our finding that socioeconomic status was not significant in our main analyses nor in every other reanalysis we attempted.” The results of the study cannot uncover why child speech and adult talk are so correlated, but there are a few possible explanations. Children who produce more speech may draw out more talk from adults, or it may be that more talkative environments promote more speech among children.The latter cause would suggest that getting adults to talk more around their children may prove beneficial. Bergelson's research spans 12 countries and 43 languages, and covers both regional and urban areas. The audio for the study was collected via wearable recorders, which were placed on children of various stages of development and abilities aged two months to four years. Using machine learning to survey through more than 40,000 hours of recordings, Bergelson tested a variety of factors that might influence how often and how early a child says words or sentences. 27. Who may be the chattiest according to the study? A. A 3-year girl with a talkative mother. B. An 18-month girl living with a clinical factor. C. A 2-year boy in a multi-language environment. D. A 30-month boy in a high-socioeconomic status. 28.What do supporters of the study encourage parents to do? A.To alter the family background. B. To sharpen their language skills. C.To acquire new parenting techniques D. To increase language input on parenting. 29.What aspect of the research is the last paragraph mainly about? A.Limit B. Approach. C. Application. D. Prospect. 30. Which the best title of the text? A. Talk More to Your Kids B. Forget about the Socioeconomic Status C.Three Factors for Language Development D.Significance of Behavioral Intervention 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Sometimes our friends' behavior can offend (冒犯) us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make --- but how do we tell them?31 It's important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues. 32 Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests stating problems with “1". Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me" is more acceptable than "You never spend time with me!” and is focused more clearly on the impact. 33 Becoming tense might lead you to react badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends that you should acknowledge the conversation could make you anxious, which can help you focus on positive results and show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it's important that we let go of our ego (自我) and don't focus on the need to be proved right. This can also help reduce tension. 34 Many experts recommend planning your words so that you can say things in a way that avoids argument. However, Bonior cautions against over planning, as this can stop you from being flexible enough to genuinely engage in the discussion. Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought.35 A. Staying calm is vital. B. Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? C. Some people like to gather evidence to support their concerns. D. This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. E. Once you have proof, it's important to highlight how it impacts us and others. F. We can lower the potential for conflict by truly listening and asking questions. G. Should we always be completely honest with our friends about their behavior? 第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 In 2010, Justin Horner was driving down a busy freeway in Portland, US, when his tire blew out. He 36 to the side of the road and made a 37 indicating his need for help. Three hours later,_38 a van pulled up and out came a Latino family of four. Regardless of the 39 barrier, they worked together to repair Horner's car, relying on the daughter's broken English. One hour later, the car was 40 and the mom pulled out a big jug of water for them to drink and wash their hands. Homer thanked them sincerely and 41 to give what he had in his wallet - a $20 bill - but they 42 the offer. Despite their resistance, Horner 43 and placed the money in the mother's hand before walking away. A few moments later, their small daughter called out and offered Homner a 44 -- a tamale (玉米粉蒸肉) --- which he gratefully accepted. As they slowly drove off, Horner unwrapped the tamale and discovered his 45 inside. He rushed over to the van to give it back, but the father 46 shook his head, saying only four words, "Today you, tomorrow me." With a 47 , he drove off. Months later, Horner shared his experience online, which 48 thousands of likes and comments. Horner knows that the phrase, “today you, tomorrow me" wasn't 49 by that stranger in the van. He said it's a common expression in Mexico, where he believes the family was from. However, the idea behind it is 50 . 36. A. came in B. moved on C. pulled up D. dropped out 37. A. note B.sign C.call D. deal 38.A. notably B. eventually C.secretly D.immediately 39.A.race B. traffic C.nationality D.language 40. A. examined B. powered C.cleaned D.fixed ,41. A. hesitated B. attempted C.refused D. pretended 42.A.declined B. appreciated C.withdrew D.accepted 43. A.promised B.questioned C. insisted D. complained 44. A.snack B.pie C.soup D. fruit 45.A. wallet B.gift C. money D.key 46. simply B. carefully C.truly D. slowly 47.A.wave B.bow C.sigh D.touch 48.A.confirmed B. updated C. made D. drew 49.A. expressed B. practiced C. invented D. promoted 50.A.regional B. universal C.funny D.creative B 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Once celebrated as “the sport of kings", polo, a unique sport with ancient roots,51 (play) on horseback with a ball. Its exact origins remain uncertain,52 one early version of this sport emerged in ancient Persia around the 6th century BC. It also has a deep historical connection with ancient China, a fact 53 (show) through the discovery of numerous artifacts(古器物). Polo's noble characteristics have won it 'many passionate players, among 54 is Jackie Wang. She and her family 55 (spend) the past three years researching and writing Polo in China,56 book that documents the lengthy history of the sport in China. Published by the Cultural Relics Press, the book gives a 57 (detail) introduction to polo in China, with photos of artifacts and events, and an engaging storyline which brings the sport 58 life. As a combination of historical 59 (refer)and artistic representation, the book serves both as an academic work and a general interest publication,60 (contribute) to the study of polo in China while sharing the sport's charm through its design and presentation. French 第四部分补全语篇（满分10分) 选用方框内的词汇补全语篇，每个单词限用一次，有一个单词为多余选项。 A.stuck B. perhaps C.hits D. devoted B.refer F.tendency G. Routine H.distinctive L.presented. J. likely K. backed There must be some songs that just become rooted in your brain--- "Call Me Maybe," "Poker Face" and "Let It Go," to name a few. But do you know why these sticky songs --- ear worms, as our brains? they're known --are so hard to get rid of? And what kinds of songs are 61 to become sticky in A few studies hold at least some answers. First of all, common ear worms seem to share some exhausted features. They're songs| you've heard a lot (which may be why current radio 62 tend to dominate “Top 10 Ear worm"list). They often have repetitive notes or unexpected intervals(间隔) in timing. They also have 63 rhythms and pitch(高音) patterns. Scientists sometimes 64 to ear worms as "involuntary musical imagery". A study found that about 90 percent of Internet users reported getting a song 65 in their head at least once a week. The more musical the person is, the more ear worms they were likely to experience, the study found, and that result has been up by other surveys. Research 67 at the 12th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition in 2012 in Greece found that longer no with smaller intervals of pitch between them made for stickier ear worms. It is 68 because long notes and limited changes in pitch are simply easier to sing. The research' also found that people with obsessive-compulsive (强迫症的)traits (meaning they have a 69 toward worry) reported ear worms more frequently. People are more likely to pick up an ear worm when they are doing something 70 , like jogging or chores (家务活), according to another study. 第五部分故事续写(满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 During the first week of high school, one of the major headaches for Eva was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym. directions, leading to classrooms, labs, and teachers' offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria,and a gym. Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn't exist. In her first P. E. class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile.To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather's, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car! When Coach Pitt blew his whistle, Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. “It's just the beginning," she thought. “I'll come in last for sure." Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word “mile." Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow east on the track by a tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved (拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap (一圈). One lap turned into two, then three, then four. 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。 Paragraph 1:When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised. Paragraph 2: Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building._ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$