江苏省扬州市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题

2023-2024学年第二学期期末检测 高 二 英 语 2024.06 本试卷共10页,满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项,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 long is the art exhibition open? B. Nine hours. A. Eight hours C. Ten hours 2. What are the speakers doing? A. Shopping. B. Singing a pop song C. Watching TV at home. 3. What does the boy probably want to be in the future? A. A professor at university. B. A businessman. C.A lawyer. 4. What does the man mean? A. He is tired of eating out. B. The woman is not a good cook C. The man will cook supper 5. What is the man working on? A. Electricity. B. New buildings. C. Wind power equipment. 第二节(共15小题;每题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至7题。 6. What do we learn about John's first day in Beijing? A. He had dinner with his relatives B. He was too excited to fall asleep C. He landed at the airport at 5 a.m. 7. What can be known about the man? A. He had a good time in Beijing. B. He yisited the Summer Palace C. He didn't like Chinese food 听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。 第1页:共10页 8. Why did the girl spend 5, ooo yuan for her cat's birthday? A. She is crazy B. She earns a high salary. C. Not mentioned 9. How much did the dinner cost? B. 1,300 yuan. A. 3,700 yuan. C. 5,000 yuan. 10. What is the attitude of the girl's mother to her action? B. Opposed. A. Supportive C. Uncaring. 听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。 11. What does the woman think of the man at first? A. Humorous. B. Careless. C. Too cautious 12. Why does the man want to drive? A. The woman is not good at driving B. The woman doesn't know the way C. The woman has drunk beer 13. What does the man remind the woman to do? B. Get in the car A. Fasten the belt. C. Learn the laws 14. What will the man do next? A. Drive to the restaurant. B. Take the woman for exercise C. Take the woman to her house 听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。 15. What is the topic of the conversation? B. Xi'an's history A. Xi'an's tourism C. Xi'an's food 16. How many heritage sites are mentioned? B.3. A.2. C.4. 17. What is the signature dish of Xi'an? A. Liangpi. B. Rougamo. C. Biangbiang noodles 听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。 18. What can be known about new technology? A. It helps all the countries develop faster B. It helps to protect the environment C. It helps people get sick less frequently 19. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. The development of new technology. B. The disadvantages of new technology C. The benefits of new technology 20. What can new technology bring the patients from the speech? A. Protecting them from strange diseases B. Asking for help all over the world. C. Curing them of their illnesses 第2页:共10页 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 High-tech cars Continuing with efforts to deliver a zero-carbon event, Olympic organizers have partnered with a company to create several new vehicles to transport athletes between the Olympic Village and their events using renewable energy sources. Such vehicles are battery-powered, which use LiDAR technology to map out its surroundings and drive autonomously. The company has also developed cell-powered buses and each can carry at most 38 passengers and transport them while releasing no carbon Robotic assistants Meet the Human Support Robot (HSR) and Delivery Support Robot (DSR), both supporting the various activities of Olympic viewers. From guiding people to their seats to delivering food, these handy robots have been designed under the concept of providing viewers with support, including those with disabilities Remote communication Near life-size displays have been combined with a set of wheels to create the T-TR1 These machines allow remote viewers to have two-way communication with people at the events using a built-in 360-degree camera. Remote viewers If there was ever a need for creating more innovative ways to virtually attend events. that time is now. An Olympic partner has developed the T-HR3 robot for remote viewers This machine is controlled via a system that allows a person to move the entire body of the T-HR3 through wearable controls. However, the 5G wireless connection between the system and the robot can only support a physical distance of up to six miles 21. What is the main advantage of High-tech cars? A. Their safety. B. Their eco-friendliness C. Their surroundings. D. Their capacity. 22. What can a DsR do? A. It can bring food to viewers. B. It can function as a player. C. It can serve as a viewer's seat. D. It can help disabled players. 23. To experience the games virtually, which might a non-athlete turn to? B.HSR. A.LiDAR. C.DSR. D.T-HR3. B Looking like something from a sci-fi movie, the SeaOrbiter was designed to tower 第3页;共10页 above the waves as it made its way through some of the most unexplored parts of the world's oceans. It is a breathtaking ship, featuring its underwater platform and advanced science labs. It can host a crew of up to 22 for long-term scientific missions lasting over six months. Its scale when seen on the horizon (地平线) would have been great. While modern ships usually sit flat to the surface and have most of their mass laid out, the SeaOrbiter was to resemble a floating tower, rising to a total height of 51 meres, the height of Nelson's Column in London-with over half below the ocean Designed not just to move in the seas, but also to explore their depths, six of the SeaOrbiter's twelve decks were to sit below sea level, bringing the undersea kingdom to life and providing uninterrupted underwater observation for the scientists and explorers aboard. Its goal was to pull back the curtain on one of nature's most unexplored habitats Despite covering 70 per cent of our planet, with only 5 per cent explored and less than 20 per cent mapped, our oceans are still largely a mystery. What's more, humans have explored less than 1 per cent of the deep ocean. In fact, we know less about the ocean floor than we do about the surface of the Moon. Construction of the 1,oo0-ton ship had been due to start in 2014, but by May 2015 only the first part of the construction was successfully completed. Construction was made possible by a crowd-funding campaign 24. What is the unique feature of the SeaOrbiter according to paragraph 1? A. Being specially designed based on a sci-fi film B. Being shaped exactly like an unexplored tower C. Possessing underwater platform and adyanced science labs D. Enabling 22 people to carry out long-term scientific tasks 25. Why does the author mention Nelson's Column? A. To introduce the distant origin of the ship. B. To stress the underwater part of the ship. C. To illustrate the amazing height of the ship D. To highlight the floating ability of the ship 26. What do the data in paragraph 4 imply? A. Over 20 per cent of the oceans has been charted B. There is much for us to explore about the ocean floor C. Humans have explored only 5 per cent of the deep sea D. The ocean floor is easier to reach than the surface of the Moon. 27. Why was the SeaOrbiter designed? A. To move in space in a usual way. B. To compete with space exploration C. To uncover the mysteries of deep seas D. To complete a crowd-funding campaign 第4页:共10页 C Worrying news stories about people with cancer seem never-ending. The physical condition is often cruel. It also has some psychological characteristics that make it fearsome. We are more frightened by threats over which we feel we have no control More than any other diseases, cancer causes various worries, which helps explain why it has been the most horrible in richer nations with longer lifespans for decades. One overlooked effect of this fear has been the creation of cancerphobia, which George called in 1955, He wrote: "In terms of the total number of people affected, fear of cancer is causing more suffering than cancer itself." In important ways, our deep fear of it is outdated, a phobia that no longer matches the evidence and causes huge harm Most people believe a diagnosis (诊断) of cancer means death. Slow but steady progress in the past few decades has made roughly two-thirds of all cancers completely curable. Many people believe cancer screening is beneficial because it is always best to find cancer as early as possible. Screening helps, certainly, but it also harms. There is much evidence that these worries can leave lasting psychological scars. Worse still, screening inappropriately finds "overdiagnosed" cancers. They are found early when small and meet the sick criteria of cancer under a microscope, but grow slowly or never cause any symptoms. Some people believe most cancers are caused by environmental carcinogens (致癌 物). We now know cancer is primarily caused by naturally occurring mutations (变异)to DNA as we age. Cancers only became common in the early 19oos, as average lifespans in richer nations reached into the 5Os. We can't entirely cure cancer. Nor can we entirely "cure" cancerphobia. But we must work to reduce the harm they both cause to our health and to society in general. Research into fighting cancer has come a long way. The work on our cancerphobia is just beginning. 28. What can be known about cancer in paragraph 1? A. Cancer puts rich people at greater risk. B. Cancer spreads quickly throughout the world C. Cancer goes beyond the control of humans. D. Cancer threatens people physically and mentally 29. What does the author think of cancer screening? A. It is a double-edged sword B. It proves an effective measure C. It leaves patients with physical scars. D. It sets the standard for early diagnosis 30. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. There's no need to worry too much about cancer. B. The enyironment has nothing to do with cancer C. People over fifty are certain to develop cancer. D. Research on cancerphobia has made big progress. 第5页:共10页 31. What is the author's purpose of writing the passage? A. To reveal secrets. B. To show sympathy. C. To modernize beliefs D. To gain recognition. D Making the world safer for butterflies can be as easy as doing a bit of nothing Ecologist Richard Fox suggests a surprising yet effective way to protect butterflies: allowing some part of one's yard unmanaged. This a bit "wild" grassland can significantly boost butterfly populations. The key, Richard Fox explains, lies in providing safe space for caterpillars (毛毛虫), who often fall victim to lawn mowers (割草机). This approach emphasizes the importance of resisting the urge to tidy up everything, allowing nature to take its course. Richard Fox and his colleague analyzed data from their organization's Great Butterfly Survey to investigate the impact of unmowed yards on butterfly populations. They found that in yards surrounded by other houses, long grass could increase butterfly abundance by up to 18 percent. In yards surrounded entirely by farms, the increase could be as high as 93 percent. This suggests that even if individual yards don't see huge increases, the total area of safe space could add up if a lot of yards went a little wild. The piractice of leaving yards unmowed would not only help butterflies but could also be more beneficial for moths. Their caterpillars are more likely to feed on grass than butterfly larvae (幼 虫), making unmanaged yards a perfect habitat for them. Moths. which are more numerous than butterflies and tend to fly at night, are a "key cog in the ecosystem," Richard Fox says. "They're supporting and maintaining food chains for many of our garden birds and many small mammals like bats." Whether for butterflies or moths, the study highlights an underappreciated diet. "So often gardeners think about plants and nectar (花密) when planting butterfly gardens." said Matthew Shepherd. "That's great, but it's not supporting all the life stages of insects. Often nectar is a grownup food. What caterpillars need is baby food." 32. What does Richard Fox suggest to protect butterflies? A. Planting colorful flowers B. Leaving part of yards wild C. Keeping yards neat and tidy. D. Creating all-native grasslands 33. Unmanaged yards can benefit butterfly populations most when they are A. located within some farms B. surrounded by houses C. filled with wild animals D. maintained regularly 34. What does the underlined word "cog" in paragraph 3 possibly mean? A. Sign. B. Tool. C.Part. D.Rate. 第6页:共10页 35. Which of the following may Matthew Shepherd agree with? A. Gardeners should pay more attention to grownup insects B. There are sufficient plants for different insects in gardens. C. More flowers are needed to attract more butterflies D. Baby insects are supposed to be well fed in gardens 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。 It's hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition-a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something. 36 Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on 37 When you order a taxi, you're putting your trust in the driver to get you safely from A to B. When you hire someone to deliver a service, you have to trust they will do a good job. When you have a secret business conversation with a new customer, you need to trust that they won't let it out The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that's with our partners, our family or our oldest friends. 38 But when it comes to meeting people for the first time, we are unknowingly influenced by the environment around us. Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now. 39 Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations. Whether you're someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are. 40 Gradually, you will be open to new relationships. A. But real trust is much more complex than that B. Such an ability plays a key role in social bonds C. Trust lies at the heart of our daily life in many ways. D. Trust is a key part of good relationships and friendships E. Those are people we share our secrets with and feel safe among F. This will help you to live your life in a way that's true to you as a person. G. How much these past experiences affect future trust yaries from person to person 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。 Sophia was 18 when she noticed the young barefoot children of construction workers at a construction site near her house. "Their feet were bare, rough, and bleeding, 41 Sophia now. "They were walking around that construction site, which was a daily 42 for them." In that moment, Sophia realized the upsetting contrast to her own 43. She went back home, looked down and thought. "Wow, My 44 are so soft." She opened her closet doors, seeing many of the shoes 45 , which hadn't been worn for months or years. She 46 to give them all away to those children. Later that year, with the 47 of her parents and community volunteers, Sophia founded Sole Warriors, a charity 48 to providing footwear to those in need The idea, which 49 started as a brief conversation with her parents, quickly grew. After she spread the word with posters, 5o from people who wanted to help came flooding in. For months, Sophia was 51 her new project with her schoolwork “After finishing my homework, I stayed up till 2 a.m. making a list to decide which of those poor children needed 52 ." In its first distribution, Sole Warriors 53 and gave out 700 pairs of shoes Today that number 54 to 28,ooo across four countries, thanks to the hard work of a core team of about 80 volunteers. Though Sophia has been facing so many challenges, her work is 55 fora motto: "Donate a sole, save a soul." C.reminds B. recalls 41.A.records D. replies C. performance B. inspection 42.A.report D. routine 43.A. privilege B. preference C. problem D. potential B. feet C. knees 44.A.legs D. ankles B. used up C. piled up 45. A. worn out D. torn apart C.pretended B. applied 46. A.rushed D. refused C. ambition B. assistance 47. A. resistance D.doubt C. committed B. opposed 48. A. accustomed D. addicted C. formally B. eventually 49.A. initially D. regularly 50. A. challenges C. orders B. inquiries D. explanations B. comparing C. balancing 51.A.connecting D. replacing C. regulations 52.A. education B. determination D. donations B. purchased C. produced 53. A. collected D. designed C. amounts B. points 54.A.leads D. declines B. professional C. tiring 55.A. demanding D. worthwhile 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 第8页:共10而 Young consumers are really getting into new Chinese-style tea drinks. 56 they have been enjoying milk tea and fruit tea, their interest in traditional Chinese tea keeps growing. As young people gradually become the main drinkers of tea, such 57 (trend) as guochao, in which younger consumers prefer products made innovatively with Chinese elements, are gaining popularity. Modern Chinese teahouses have showed up as a fresh socializing spot for the youth, 58 (signal) an upgrade of the drink's consumption. Last year, Theatre Tea, a modern chain that 59 (establish) in 2015, launched a new facility in Beijing different from others with modern design ideas from inner decoration 60 products-it combines retail(零售) and tea-drinking in a new Chinese style. Sun Xuling, co-founder of Theatre Tea, shared that after years of market 61 (explore), they felt it was time to offer consumers a more genuine tea experience. 62 (enhance) the tea culture experience, the new store showcases samples and explains the differences between various types. The store has three tea masters who engage with customers, make tea 63 share knowledge. The new store also offers tea-making workshops, which are 64 (extreme) popular among young consumers. The latest course focused on how to make rose tea. Participants are guided through the process. with tea and snacks 65 (provide). 第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 为了配合学校即将开展的以“保护中国文化遗产”为主题的活动,请你代表校 学生会给校英语宣传栏写一封倡议书。内容包括: 1.倡议目的; 2. 具体措施; 3.发出倡议。 注意: 1. 写作词数应为80词左右 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Preserying China's Cultural Heritage The Students'Union 第9页:共10页 第二节(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。 I was shy when I was young-everyone made me nervous. I was also what most teachers and parents would call a "good kid", following the rules, and rarely questioning authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that. The school bus that day was smelly and crowded. The windows were all rolled up by the bus driver's orders-it was raining too hard outside. Most of the other kids were engaged in conversations and games. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle on my window so that I could watch outside. The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to be cleared. The driver, Mrs. Foster was particularly tense that day and had yelled at several kids who had been standing up in their seats As I sat quietly, I saw a little cat on the other side of the road. It was all wet and didn't seem to know where to go. I wanted to help the cat, but the bus driver would never allow me off the bus. I would get into big trouble for trying to rescue a cat across a busy, rainy street. I also thought that if I pointed out the miserable cat, the other kids would probably think I was strange. I couldn't bear that. My window was cloudy again, and when I wiped the window clear, I could see the cat was now struggling in running water and shaking. I saw absolute terror in its dark, round eyes. I felt like I was drowning along with the little cat, tears rolling down my cheeks. I wanted to rush off the bus without asking for permission to save the cat. But I also pictured the other kids staring at me. I sat still, unable to act. The bus began to move forward. I could see the cat panicked. I glanced around, but no one else seemed to have noticed. I hadn't even realized that I was standing up. When Mrs, Foster velled at me to sit down, I was shocked "No one is to leave this bus!"Mrs. Foster said seriously, rushing into the rain. 第10页:共10页null