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秘密★启用前 平高教育集团湖南六校2024年度春季学期期末质量监测 高二 英语 试卷 考试时间: 2024年6月27日10: 10—12: 10 本试题卷共12页，四个部分，全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 祝考试顺利★ 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在规定位置。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题卡上，请勿在答题卡上使用涂改液或修正带，写在本试卷上的答案无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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 did the man do last night? A. He watched TV. B. He wrote an article. C. He reviewed for the history exam. 2. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hospital. B. In a school. C. At a hotel. 3. How much is a T-shirt now? A.$21. B.$27. C.$30. 4. What changed about the restaurant? A. The food is better. B. Smoking is forbidden. C. The waiters are friendly. 5. What are the speakers mainly taking about? A. Game rules. B. Chinese chess. C. Old streets. 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和第7题。 6. Why does the man make the call? A. He hurt his feet. B. He is seriously ill. C. He feels pain in his shoulder. 7. At what time will the man probably see the doctor tomorrow? A. 9:00 a. m.. B.11:00 a. m.. C.4:00 p. m.. 听第7段材料，回答第8和第9题。 8. What does the man offer to help the woman with? A. Taking notes. B. Preparing dinner. C. Clarifying some concepts(概念). 9. What does the man want to do? A. Play tennis. B. Debate with the woman. C. Learn statistics step by step. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。 10. How does the man feel about the natural sounds? A. Relaxing. B. Stressed. C. Terrible. 11. What does the man think should be considered as a new form of pollution? A. Air pollution. B. Noise pollution. C. Water pollution. 12. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Limiting traffic. B. Noise regulations. C. Improving the economy. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. New friends. C. Teacher and student. 14. What is Billy concerned about? A. He is bad at writing. B. He failed in an exam. C. He has to move with his family. 15. What does the woman think of Billy's problem? A. It's disappointing. B. It's terribly annoying. C. It's reasonable to be worried. 16. What does the woman advise Billy to do in the end? A. Work harder. B. Talk to his parents. C. Stay at his old school. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。 17. How can the inn(旅馆) be described? A. It is comfortable. B. It is inconvenient. C. It is expensive. 18. Which of the following is provided for free? A. A shuttle. B. WiFi access. C. The room service. 19. When will the bus probably leave for the airport every day? A. At 6:00 a. m.. B. At 7:30 a. m.. C. At 7:45 a. m.. 20. What happens each night at the inn? A. A fireworks show. B. An outdoor movie. C. A local band's performance. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Best Sleep Music Apps If you want to sleep better at night, trying a sleep music app might be the answer. Here are some ideal sleep music apps to choose from. Calm Calm is one of the most popular sleep music apps and its large library of relaxing and sleep-causing tracks is largely responsible for that. This app offers a free version, but to really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose the paid version, which costs$ 69.99 for one year. A lifetime membership is $ 399.99. Relax Melodies Relax Melodies is intended to calm your mind with relaxing sound. The composer is visual and easy to use, and the Discover page gives you access to other app features, like bedtime stories and breathing exercises. Though its free version provides a great introduction to the idea of sleep music, the paid version unlocks a larger library of sounds. Consider paying for it if there are particular sounds or features that really attract you. Headspace Headspace is a feature-rich app designed in a simple way that makes it quick and easy to use its library of sleep-specific music. The Sleep icon at the bottom of the app is easy to identify and leads to a library of options that include Sleep Music and Sleep Radio. It's worth noting that nearly everything in Headspace’s Sleep Library requires an extra subscription. Headspace costs $ 69.99 annually, or you can pay $12.99 per month. Pzizz Pzizz offers sleep music tracks you can use at nap time, bedtime, or to improve focus. One thing that makes Pzizz different is its voice narration options. If you find the presence of a calming voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to relax your body and mind, then Pzizz is a good choice for you. Male and female voice options are available and the voice is low and calm. It has a free version but you should pay for extra subscriptions. 21. Which app allows you to combine sleep music with breathing exercises? A. Calm. B. Headspace. C. Pzizz. D. Relax Melodies. 22. How much should you pay at least for the one-year subscription of Headspace? A.$12.99. B.$69.99. C.$155.88. D.$399.99. 23. What is special about Pzizz? A. Its voice for narration is fixed. B. It offers voice narration options. C. It provides low and calm music. D. Its focus is sleep-specific music. B Oprah Winfrey, a successful TV hostess and an influential producer, is recognized as one of the most powerful females in the world. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. As a child, she lived with poverty and mistreatment. Although she was not offered everything easily, she still overcame her childhood struggles and became famous in the world. How did Oprah Winfrey overcome the setbacks(挫折) and build her career from zero? It started when she was 19 and won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty contest. This was her stepping stone towards her journey to work in the media. She started her career as a radio and TV hostess in Nashville. Then she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she hosted a local talk show called People Are Talking. This show gained popularity and this finally led to her own national talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 seasons and was the highest-rated talk show in the history of television. Oprah has a heart of gold and has been a supporter of many causes over the course of her career, such as education, health, and wellness. She has used her stage to inspire and teach people worldwide through her charity organization known as the Oprah Winfrey Network. She also took a step for the education of girls in South Africa by starting the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. Oprah Winfrey's life is a true example of where being strong and determined can lead you. She has shown people that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve it. The lesson we can learn from her is that no matter how hard things get, you can always find the strength to keep going and reach your goals. 24. What was Oprah's childhood like? A. She was born with a silver spoon. B. She struggled with health problems. C. She went through a lot of difficulties. D. She grew up in an easy atmosphere. 25. What was the first step of Oprah's career? A. Winning a beauty contest. B. Launching a local talk show. C. Running a national talk show. D. Hosting a radio and TV programme. 26. Which of the following can best describe Oprah? A. Warm-hearted but impatient. B. Humorous and ambitious. C. Strong-willed and kind-hearted. D. Narrow-minded but talented. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. The Oprah Winfrey Show—A Stage to Inspire People B. The Oprah Winfrey Show—The Highest Rated Talk Show C. Oprah Winfrey ——A Female Supporter of Media Broadcasting D. Oprah Winfrey ——One of the Most Powerful Women in the World C For those who grew up watching Star Trek(星际迷航), exploring space has been about discovering strange new worlds. And there are plenty of worlds to explore in time, but we still need major technological advancements to reach planets that are light years away. What we are doing in space today is providing unbelievable benefits right now, right here on Earth. From space, we can monitor, manage and care for our planet. Satellite-based sensors show us the short and long term effects of human activity on our environment. Many companies are using their interest in space to help solve problems here, from using hyper spectralimaging(高光谱成像) which enable us to map plants and rain forests to microsatellites that provide global connectivity for the network of things. My company, One Web, is focusing on what I believe is one of the world's most important issues: the need for equal access to the Internet. The Internet has become our economic lifeblood. And yet, nearly half of the world's population doesn't have Internet access. Space is playing a key role in bridging this digital gap. One Web is launching 1,980 satellites to help bring Internet access to people everywhere, and our first production satellites are already flying in space and have shown very high download speeds. Fiber and cable Internet access technologies already cover most financially viable major cities. Similarly, these regions will also be the first to be served with 5G. Poor communities are the last to get connected, and without connectivity, those poor communities have no chance to lift themselves from poverty. One Web's satellites will reach every community in the world and enable equal access to the Internet for the world's less developed places. Fifty years from the day when man first walked on the moon, we are still only approaching the possible. There will be tens of thousands of new satellites, space stations and factories in the coming years to bring advancements in communications, scientific research, monitoring the earth, exploring space and more. This is exciting, but we must take action carefully. 28. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. Benefits space exploration brings. B. Challenges space exploration has. C. Equipment space exploration needs. D. Problems space exploration leads to. 29. What is One Web aiming to do? A. Increase download speeds. B. Narrow the gap in Internet learning. C. Enable people to use the Internet equally. D. Help people set up and maintain a website. 30. What can be inferred from the text? A. More than six decades ago, man first walked on the moon. B. Over half of the world's people have no access to the Internet. C. One Web’s satellites can not make most people be served with 5G. D. Without the Internet, poor communities can't help themselves out of poverty. 31. What will the writer probably continue to write about in the following paragraph? A. The features of microsatellites. B. The way we could monitor our earth. C. The risks of furthering space exploration. D. The value of setting up the space stations. D Teenagers have long been told that being active and taking part in various sports is good for their health. But new research suggests that too much sport for teenagers could negatively affect their well-being just as much as too little sport. Researchers from Switzerland say their study suggests that 14 hours of physical activity a week is best for promoting good health in teenagers. However, they found that more than 14hours appears to be detrimental to their health. To reach their findings, the researchers surveyed more than 1,245 teenagers aged between 16 and 20 from Switzerland. All the participants were required to answer questions on height, weight, sports practice, sports injuries and well-being. Their well-being was evaluated using the World Health Organization Well-Being Index, and the average well-being score for all participants was 17. The researchers divided sports participation into low (0—3.5 hours a week), average(3.6—10.5 hours), high (10.6—17.5 hours), and very high (more than 17.5 hours). The researchers found that participants in the low and very high activity groups were more than twice as likely to have well-being scores below 13, compared with participants in the average group. The researchers found that the highest well-being scores were gotten by participants who carried out around 14 hours of physical activity a week, but exercising beyond 14 hours resulted in lower well-being scores. Commenting on their findings, the researchers say physical activity has been connected with positive emotional well-being, reduced sadness, anxiety and stress disorders, and improved self-respect in teenagers. The researchers suggest that their study stresses the importance for physicians caring for teenagers to check their level of sports practice and ask them about their well-being. Teenagers probably need a supportive and closer follow-up of their health and well-being. The findings can provide information for guideline groups who produce recommendations on sports practice for teenagers. 32. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Harmful. B. Important. C. Reasonable. D. Useless. 33. What do the researchers find out? A. Very high activity groups tend to get higher well-being scores. B. Too much sport is less healthy than what is traditionally believed. C. Both low and high sports participation help teenagers improve confidence. D. People hold different attitudes to the relationship between exercise and health. 34. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A fitness diary. B. A health magazine. C. A science fiction. D. A business report. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. Measures to improve teenagers' well-being. B. Concerns of physicians about teenagers' well-being. C. Importance of physical activities on teenagers' well-being. D. Relationship between sports participation and teenagers' well-being. 第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Mental health is an important aspect of overall health and happiness, yet it is often ignored in our fast-paced society. 36 A well-cared and healthy mind leads to improved emotions, better relationships and a more positive attitudes to life. 37 When we are stressed or upset, it is our mind's way of reacting to negative stimuli(刺激). Good mental health allows us to deal with these emotions in a positive manner. In addition, it is easier for us to think quickly and clearly when our minds are not clouded by negative emotions, 38 Studies have shown that a person with good mental health lives longer and has a higher quality of life. The effects of positive mental health on the body are plenty, including reducing the risk of diseases and improving overall physical well-being. Our mental state has a significant impact on relationships. People with good mental health are more likely to be kind and understanding. 39 This may further guarantee them with a stable emotional condition. Mental health is as essential as physical health in maintaining a fulfilling life. If we run into trouble, don't keep it to yourself. 40 With the right support, we can all enjoy the benefits of a healthy mind. A. Turn to friends or families. B. Physical health has been a problem. C. And they strongly connect with others. D. so we should find ways to keep positive. E. A healthy body can help make smart choices. F. The mind actually needs as much care as the body. G. Mental health is vital for keeping emotional balance. 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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Mid-Autumn Festival, a typical agricultural harvest and get-together festival, falls on lunar August 15. I disliked it not because it is 41 commercialized but because I'm an orphan. However, a(n) 42 changed my view. Last year, finding that I had little in common with my classmates, I felt 43 . With Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, my class 44 to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival Party. After all, this was a 45 occasion for them. On that day, we dressed up in beautiful costume, setting off to the 46 together. To be honest, seeing the classroom 47beautiful lanterns, everyone seemed happy except me. After having moon cakes and some snacks, many activities, ranging from singing to guessing riddles, went off. Everyone 48when someone gave a great performance. Later, in spite of my unwillingness, I was still invited to 49 my group in the wrestling match. Unbelievably, I won. Given 50 , I was wild with joy. I was grateful to the 51 , taking advantage of this chance to express my 52 to them. From then on, I began to make friends with others. As time went on, I had more confidence in myself. In brief, I 53 Mid-Autumn Festival now. I always 54 on the joyful moments and merry atmosphere of that night, believing that life is 55 . 41. A. horribly B. briefly C. barely D. sincerely 42. A. preference B. reference C. outline D. experience 43. A. romantic B. lonely C. guilty D. frightened 44. A. decided B. remembered C. learned D. promised 45. A. decent B. suitable C. creative D. significant 46. A. gym B. canteen C. restaurant D. classroom 47. A. mixed with B. decorated with C. related to D. compared to 48. A. cited B. hugged C. cheered D. folded 49. A. represent B. greet C. refuse D. obtain 50. A. gestures B. suggestions C. principles D. congratulations 51. A. consultants B. clients C. organizers D. customers 52. A. concern B. gratitude C. apology D. burden 53. A. cure B. charge C. enjoy D. defend 54. A. comment B. reflect C. live D. depend 55. A. beautiful B. effective C. generous D. legal 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的单词的正确形式。 Yuanmingyuan ——garden of all gardens, 56 (burn) and fell into ruins in 1860.Recently my classmates had a discussion about 57 it should be rebuilt or not. 58 (support) of rebuilding the garden say only by doing so can we see the original sight of the garden, 59 reflects the Chinese civilization. And it will be another place of interest for visitors. If it is partly rebuilt, it will provide a 60 (compare) and help us remember the history. Those who disagree think it more reasonable 61(keep) the garden like this. The ruins will remind us 62 the past. We should learn from 63 (it) history. Other buildings like the Palace Museum and the Summer Palace can also be symbols of the Chinese culture, so it isn't necessary to rebuild this garden. Some also worry that the environment will be destroyed when the construction goes on in this district. 64 (person), it is advisable to rebuild Yuanmingyuan, which will add beauty to the city. What's more, the new scenic spot will promote 65 economic development of the local. 第四部分 书面表达(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66.假如你是李华，在暑假来临之际，学校向全校学生发出安全倡议，请你代表校英文俱乐部用英语写一封防溺水(Drowning Prevention) 倡议书。 内容包括： 1.倡议的目的； 2.倡议的内容； 3.提出呼吁。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear students, English Club 第二节 读后续写(满分 25分) 67.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。 A couple of months before I started high school, my parents gave me the greatest gift any teenage boy could ask for: a cellphone. I lived on that phone all summer with my face buried in its screen. I ignored( 忽 视 ) my family and my surroundings. Being connected was more important than being present. So, you can imagine my displeasure when I learned what my dad had planned for our family vacation that year. “This year,” my dad said,“ we’ll be doing something special. We’re going camping!” His excitement was met with a disappointed sigh. It wasn't my dream vacation because mind was on my phone. I was so buried in the screen, in fact, that the first time I can remember truly looking up was when we drove across a bridge on the way to our campsite. I stared out the window and saw redwoods towering above us, their branches threatening to pierce(刺破) the blue sky. I saw a roaring river, with slivers of silky black water appearing between crashing white rapids. The air blowing into the car from the open windows was hot. But none of that mattered to me. The reason I had looked up was for something far more serious: my phone no longer had service. The last hour of the drive was increasingly tense. My dad announced that he had chosen a campsite that had no cell service, and that my phone would be useless until we returned home. I would be trapped in the forest for four days with no way to contact the outside world! I went through the full cycle of teenage emotions during the first day of the trip. I raged. I bargained. I begged. I flip-flopped(转变) from a depressive state to anger and back. I went to bed angrily that night. But when I awoke in the morning, something had changed. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Instead of burying myself in my phone, I focused on something else: my surroundings. The next four days passed in a flash with many fun activities. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$