江苏省连云港市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题

2023~2024学年第二学期期末调研考试 高二英语试题 说明： 1.本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸的相应位置，否则不得分。 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。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 suggest the woman do? A. Post a notice. B. Search the canteen. C. Buy a new textbook. 2. Where are the speakers? A. On the road. B. At a gas station. C. At a repair workshop. 3. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 4. What is the woman? A. A musician. B. An architect. C. A doctor. 5. What does Jeremy mean? A. The book is hard for him. B. The book is a useful dictionary. C. He has read the book many times. 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。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 do the speakers most likely work? A. At a restaurant. B. At a fitness center. C. At a sports stadium. 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Watching a game. B. Opening another store. C. Making a work schedule. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 9. What will the woman do for the man? A. Give him her notes. B. Make up the classes he missed. C. Help him go over the materials. 10. How does the man feel in the end? A. Confused. B. Relieved. C. Stressful. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman doing? A. Doing a research. B. Asking for information. C. Conducting an interview. 12. What does the man say about the mushroom? A. Unique. B. Colorful. C. Poisonous. 13. What will the man do next? A. Feed some birds. B. Introduce some birds. C. Photograph some birds. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What do we know about the man? A. He has no camping experience. B. He has little interest in camping. C. He hasn't been camping for years. 15. What will the speakers use to start the fire? A. Newspapers. B. Leaves. C. A bird's nest. 16. Where does the woman ask the man to keep his food? A. In the tent. B. In his car. C. In a tree hole. 17. What does the man plan to eat? A. Fruit. B. Bread. C. Hot dogs. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long did it take the police to find the four missing children? A. 2 hours. B. 4 hours. C.20 hours. 19. Where did the children lock themselves? A. In a classroom. B. In a child's home. C. In an underground room. 20. How did Captain William and Officer Black discover the children? A. By the fire. B. By the noise. C. By the light. 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 The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. Theme The theme for the 2024 Science without Borders® Challenge is “Hidden Wonders of the Deep.” To apply for this year’s contest, students should submit artwork illustrating mysterious and unique deep-sea creatures or ecosystems, highlighting the beauty and diversity that often goes unseen. Qualification This international art competition is open to all students 11—19 years old. College and university students are not qualified for this contest. How to Apply To apply to the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge, fill out the online entry form, and upload a picture of your art work before 1st July! If you are under the age of 13, your parents will be asked to provide permission, so make sure not to wait until the last minute. Judging A panel of artists, educators, and scientists judge the Science Without Borders® Challenge. Artwork will be evaluated on the quality of the artwork, originality, and adherence to (坚持) the theme. Certificates will be sent to all participants in this year’s Science Without Borders® Challenge after the winners are announced in August. Prizes Winners will be awarded with the following scholarships: ·1st Place: $500 ·2nd Place: $350 ·3rd Place: $200 1. What is the main purpose of the contest? A. To collect high-quality artworks. B. To promote deep ocean exploration. C. To encourage more students to learn art. D. To raise awareness of marine ecosystem. 2. Which entry might be qualified for this year’s contest? A. A copy of a famous painting. B. A painting submitted in August. C. A picture featuring sea birds flying. D. A drawing by a middle school student. 3. What will you get if you win the first prize? A. $350. B. A medal. C. A certificate. D. A present. B On the streets of Sydney, Australia, a young Chinese woman, wearing elegant hanfu, the traditional clothing of China, gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating passersby with the melodies of traditional Chinese music. The performer is Dong Min, a talented musician born in 1990. After graduating from Minzu University of China with a major in Chinese bamboo flute, Dong registered at the University of New South Wales in Australia in 2015 to study curating (策展) and cultural leadership. Dong quickly found like-minded friends passionate about Chinese traditional instruments. Then, she founded the Sydney Meya Conservatory (音乐学院) of Chinese Music. Dong noticed a lack of awareness of Chinese traditional music in Australia. So, inspired by local performers using Western instruments for street performances, she started street performances with her conservatory members, showing traditional Chinese instruments in Sydney’s Chinatown in 2016. “Street performances offer a direct and visual way for people to experience Chinese music. By bringing it to the streets, we make it accessible to everyone,” she said. As Dong’s performances grew in popularity, snippets (片段) of her shows spread across social media, drawing in a larger audience. With over 1 million followers online, including nearly 150,000 from international platforms, Dong’s influence continues to grow. Apart from her conservatory, Dong also offers online dizi lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange concerts for her students worldwide. “I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and build friendships through their shared love for music,” she said. Ever since she arrived in Australia, Dong has noticed a growing interest in Chinese traditional music among local people. Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments. “This demonstrates that traditional Chinese music is thriving (兴旺) not only in formal concert halls but also on the streets and within communities,” she said. 4. What can we learn about Dong from the first two paragraphs? A. She has a desire to be a leader. B. She has a gift for Chinese music. C. She majored in curating in China. D. She held a fashion show in Sydney. 5. Why did Dong perform on streets? A. To raise funds for her study. B. To promote Chinese traditional music. C. To pursue a good reputation. D. To compete with Western performers. 6. What can we learn about traditional Chinese music from the last paragraph? A. It has gained increasing popularity. B. It used to be taught in local schools. C. It has changed to cater to local tastes. D. It used to be performed in communities. 7. Which of the following words best describe Dong? A. Ambitious and passionate. B. Modest and outgoing. C. Diligent and straightforward. D. Generous and adaptable. C Packaging designers often combine a variety of elements — text, illustration, color — in complex designs meant to attract consumers’ attention. In many cases, according to a new series of studies, they'd get better results from a simpler approach. In the first study, the researchers worked with data from the U. S. supermarket chain Kroger. They gathered all product images across four consumable categories — shampoo, deodorant, crackers, and cereal — along with each product’s name, brand, retail (零售) price, and weight. Independent research assistants rated the images on complexity of design. Mapping the ratings against each product's price per ounce showed that the simpler the package was, the higher the product's unit price — suggesting that people are willing to pay more when items are presented simply. In the following experiments, the researchers created simple and complex packages for trail mix and showed one or the other to each of 362 university students. The students indicated the highest amount they would pay for the snack, reported whether they thought it contained few or many ingredients and how pure they believed it to be, and rated the package on attractiveness and simplicity. Those who saw the simple design were willing to pay more, even though they were less likely than people who saw the complex design to award high marks on attractiveness. The simple design got higher scores on purity, and participants believed the product contained fewer ingredients. Repeating the experiment with a different item — hand lotion (护手霜) — got similar results. “Simplifying packaging design may be an efficient way to convey product information independent of text,” the researchers write. Additional experiments showed that the boost from a simple design was less pronounced when the product's ingredients were highlighted on the package; consumers then had no need to guess purity. 8. How did the researchers carry out the first study? A. By talking to the staff from a supermarket. B. By recording opinions from local customers. C. By rating complexity of designs and improving them. D. By analyzing product images and related information. 9. The researchers repeated the experiment with hand lotion to find out ________. A. how to create simple packages B. how to get high marks on purity C. whether people preferred simpler designs D. why complex designs were more attractive 10. Which of the following may the researchers agree with? A. Categories of products should be highlighted. B Managers should make package designs simpler. C. Sales of products should rely more on packaging. D. Researchers should focus on less pronounced facts. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Less is more B. Quality over quantity C. The simpler, the healthier D. The more complex, the more expensive D Imagine being able to chat with an artificial intelligence (AI) about anything. What if you could discuss last night's game, get relationship advice, or have a deep debate with the virtual assistant on your kitchen counter? Large language models — AIs capable of this level of communication — are advancing quickly enough to make this our new reality. But can we trust what artificial agents say? There are many reasons to embrace conversational AI. The potential uses in health, education, research, and commercial spaces are mind-boggling. Virtual characters can't replace human contact, but mental health research suggests that having something to talk to, whether real or not, can help people. But the biggest problem is that we trust them more than we should. There's a large body of research in human-robot interaction which shows that people will respond to social gestures, reveal personal information, and are even willing to shift their beliefs or behaviour for an artificial agent. This kind of social trust makes us vulnerable (脆弱的) to emotional persuasion and requires careful design, as well as rules, to ensure that these systems aren't used against people. A chatbot may, for instance, instruct your child to touch a live electrical plug with a coin, which has happened. The newest language models are trained on vast amounts of text found on the internet, including harmful and misleading content. As it becomes more difficult to expect a language model's responses, there's more risk of unintended consequences. For example, if people ask their home assistant how to deal with a medical emergency, the wrong kinds of answers can be harmful. We need to ask who creates and owns large language models, and whom this harms or benefits. Personal information that people reveal in conversation can be used for and against them. We need to ensure that this technology is designed and used responsibly. After all, humanity deserves protection, too. 12. What does the underlined word “mind-boggling” mean? A. Worthwhile. B. Reliable. C. Incredible. D. Impossible. 13. What is the biggest problem with human-robot interaction? A. People may be hurt emotionally. B. People may lack normal social life. C. People may spend too much time online. D. People may become too dependent on AI. 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Latest applications and training of AI. B. Potential risks and misuse cases of AI. C. Challenges of predicting AI's responses. D. Dangers of relying on AI for emergencies. 15. What is the author's attitude towards chatting with AI? A. Cautious. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful. 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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Are you too responsible? Taking responsibility is an essential element of strong leadership. But when the scales tip to over-responsibility, both the leader and their team suffer. ____16____ Define what you’re truly responsible for When it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try the following pie-chart exercise. ____17____ Draw a circle on your paper and allocate (分配) responsibility for the situation to each person on your list. Add up those amounts and determine the remaining percentage. The amount left over is your actual share of responsibility. Examine your assumptions To start overturning your over-responsibility habit, examine the beliefs and fears that keep it alive. Are they really true? Reframe the release of responsibility and consider that you’re empowering others. Allow them to struggle with a task, solve their own problem, or own up to a mistake. ____18____ Give responsibilities back Whether you willingly assumed a given responsibility or it was placed on you, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner. Identify one responsibility you can return to a specific person. ____19____ Expect a few discomfort at first, but resist the temptation to jump back in. Accept help If you’re overly responsible, you likely say “yes” whenever others ask for help but don’t ask for any yourself. It’s time to rebalance your give-accept proportion. ____20____ If someone asks if they can take something off your plate or offers to do something for you, say “yes.” Rightsizing your responsibility is not about escaping what is yours to own but finding a more appropriate balance. By taking 100% of your responsibility, but not more, you will avoid unnecessary stress and help others grow. A. Practice accepting offers of help. B. Grab a piece of paper and list everyone involved. C. It may be a simple task that someone else should be doing. D. The following strategies may help you find a more appropriate balance. E. In this way, you help them develop greater competence and confidence. F. Leaders who ask for help increase the feelings of connection on their team. G. If so, these could be signs that you have an overactive sense of responsibility. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 From the age of eight or so, I had to contribute my share of labour along with my father and two elder brothers. Kneeling (跪) in a rice field, I was up to my thighs (大腿) in the ____21____. It splashed (溅) all over me, wet, sticky and ____22____. When mud splashed into my eyes and onto my lip, I’d stand up, find the kettle of fresh water and try to ____23____ it away; but it was always a long ____24____. In midsummer the sun beat upon my back, making me feel like hot bread ____25____ the side of a pan. ____26____ ran down my mud-covered arms and legs. It felt as if ants were ____27____ all over me. To prevent the sweat from running into my eyes, I kept my face as ____28____ as possible. I told myself, be ____29____! If my parents and brothers could _____30_____ taking it, so I could. A kind of _____31_____ took place of the hurt in me. So thinking, I slowly pulled myself together and I crawled (爬) on. I _____32_____ hard in the countryside, and I am proud of this. Crawling in the mud had taught me to take sweating as part of my life and not to be afraid in the face of _____33_____. More importantly, I had learnt the _____34_____ of “you reap what you sow”. Plant your feet _____35_____ on the ground, work hard and you will be rewarded. 21. A. rain B. mud C. field D. river 22. A. dirty B. fresh C. soft D. sweet 23. A. throw B. move C. break D. wash 24. A. competition B. defence C. struggle D. adventure 25. A. holding onto B. standing by C. stuck to D. turned to 26. A. Sweats B. Tears C. Blood D. Heat 27. A. flying B. singing C. marching D. swimming 28. A. smooth B. low C. straight D. lovely 29 A. patient B. generous C. grateful D. friendly 30. A. object to B. put off C. go on D. burst out 31. A. sympathy B. pride C. guilt D. excitement 32. A. played B. laboured C. trained D. studied 33. A. emergencies B. disasters C. dangers D. difficulties 34. A. meaning B. pronunciation C. spelling D. origin 35. A. heavily B. quickly C. suddenly D. firmly 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Beijing Diabolo Museum, ____36____ museum of “empty bamboos”, was first opened in May 2009. It was the first “intangible cultural heritage” themed museum ____37____ (site) inside a Beijing community. The Diabolo Museum ____38____ (house) over 400 diabolos and is divided into three halls, ____39____ (present) the development of diabolos in terms of their history, techniques, and playing tricks. Some notable exhibits include diabolos ____40____ are over 100 years old, the largest diabolo in the world, mini diabolos, ____41____ a diabolo once played by Puyi, the last emperor of China. There are also plenty of old photographs ____42____ (show) them being sold on the streets. Also on display is a ____43____ (collect) of the sticks used to control the diabolos. ____44____ (initial), both the spools and the sticks of the Chinese diabolo were made of bamboo, but now they come in _____45_____ (vary) materials such as plastic, wood, and rubber. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部正在为“共读一本书”活动征集阅读书目。请你推荐一本英文经典文学作品。内容包括： 1.作品简介； 2.推荐理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear club manager, I’m writing to contribute a suggestion for the upcoming “Read Together” initiative. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for considering my suggestion. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 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。 “Do you think you can win this competition, Caroline?” Mrs Winterbottom asked her daughter. “I don't know, mum. But I will do my best.” “I know, my dear. Just remember that your father pays a lot of money for the horse. A lot of money for the stables (养马场). And a lot of money for the riding club.” “I know, mum, I know. I'll do my best. I really will.” Caroline always did her best, but it was never enough. She was a good rider, and her horse Applewind was a great horse. And she never missed a competition. But Sophie Craig was always better than her. Sophie won all of the show jumping competitions, and Sophie's horse Blossom was everybody's darling. Everyone loved Sophie and Blossom. “If you really want to win, you will win”, Caroline's dad said. He said the same thing before every competition. “Life is about winning. You have to learn that, Caroline!” Caroline sighed. “Dad,” she said. “I want to win, too. But Sophi e is too good.” “You have to be better than her,” Mr Winterbottom said.” If you don't win, Caroline, I'll sell your horse. No trophy (奖杯), no horse!” With the next competition drawing near, Caroline trained even harder. “What's the matter, Caroline? You look unhappy.” It was Sophie, Caroline's strong rival as well as close friend. “Dad said that he'll sell Applewind if I don't win the next competition.” Sophie knew clearly what that would mean to Caroline. After all they shared the same hobby, and they went through many competitions together. If she had to quit riding and leave Blossom, she couldn't imagine, or even think about such a scene. Poor Caroline. Poor Applewind. “You’ll win, Caroline. Everything will be fine.” Sophie gave her a firm hug. The day of the competition soon came. Caroline knew she was going to lose again. And then her dad would sell Applewind. Caroline wanted to cry, but she had to be brave. “Are you nervous, too?” Caroline whispered into Applewind's ear. “We must win the competition today. Let's go and get ready!” 注意： 1.写作词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The competition started. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “But how could Sophie fall off the horseback?” Caroline wondered. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023~2024学年第二学期期末调研考试 高二英语试题 说明： 1.本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸的相应位置，否则不得分。 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。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 suggest the woman do? A. Post a notice. B. Search the canteen. C. Buy a new textbook. 2. Where are the speakers? A. On the road. B. At a gas station. C. At a repair workshop. 3. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 4. What is the woman? A. A musician. B. An architect. C. A doctor. 5. What does Jeremy mean? A. The book is hard for him. B. The book is a useful dictionary. C. He has read the book many times. 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。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 do the speakers most likely work? A. At a restaurant. B. At a fitness center. C. At a sports stadium. 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Watching a game. B. Opening another store. C. Making a work schedule. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 9. What will the woman do for the man? A. Give him her notes. B. Make up the classes he missed. C. Help him go over the materials. 10. How does the man feel in the end? A. Confused. B. Relieved. C. Stressful. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman doing? A. Doing a research. B. Asking for information. C. Conducting an interview. 12. What does the man say about the mushroom? A. Unique. B. Colorful. C. Poisonous. 13 What will the man do next? A. Feed some birds. B. Introduce some birds. C. Photograph some birds. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What do we know about the man? A. He has no camping experience. B. He has little interest in camping. C. He hasn't been camping for years. 15. What will the speakers use to start the fire? A. Newspapers. B. Leaves. C. A bird's nest. 16. Where does the woman ask the man to keep his food? A. In the tent. B. In his car. C. In a tree hole. 17. What does the man plan to eat? A. Fruit. B. Bread. C. Hot dogs. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long did it take the police to find the four missing children? A. 2 hours. B. 4 hours. C.20 hours. 19. Where did the children lock themselves? A. In a classroom. B. In a child's home. C. In an underground room. 20. How did Captain William and Officer Black discover the children? A. By the fire. B. By the noise. C. By the light. 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A 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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. C 20. A 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. a 37. to be sited 38. houses 39. presenting 40. that##which 41. and 42. showing 43. collection 44. Initially 45. various##varied 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear club manager, I’m writing to contribute a suggestion for the upcoming “Read Together” initiative. I recommend “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. This classic novel is set in the 1930s and explores racial inequality and social injustice through the eyes of a young girl, Scout Finch. The book’s timeless themes and vivid characters make it an excellent choice for our club. It not only provides insight into America’s history but also encourages discussions about empathy and understanding. Thank you for considering my suggestion. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】The competition started. Caroline and Applewind were doing well. They cleared each jump with ease. But when she looked over at Sophie and Blossom, they were even better. Caroline's heart sank. She thought she was going to lose again. But she kept going, telling herself not to give up. Suddenly, she heard the crowd gasp. She turned to see that Sophie had fallen off the horseback. “But how could Sophie fall off the horseback?” Caroline wondered. Without a second thought, Caroline rode over to Sophie who was in despair to check if she was okay. Sophie was fine but shaken. Caroline knew this was her chance to win, but she also knew that friendship was more important. She helped Sophie up and waited with her until she felt better. In the end, Caroline didn't win the competition, but she knew she had done the right thing. And she was proud of herself. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$