浙江省金华十校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末调研考试英语试题

金华十校2023—2024学年第二学期期末调研考试 高二英语试题卷 本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)，共150分，考试时间120分钟。请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。 第I卷(选择题 共95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，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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why is the woman making the chair? A. To sell it for money. B. To give it as a gift. C. To practise her skills. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What was the man’s best record before today? A. 12.13 seconds. B. 12.23 seconds. C. 12.35 seconds. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman probably do next? A. Get some Euros. B. Wait for her visa. C. Print out her boarding pass. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How is the woman feeling? A. Anxious. B. Confident. C. Calm. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At the woman’s home. B. At a restaurant. C. At school. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where is Carole going today? A. To the library. B. To the office. C. To a bookshop. 7. What did Carole receive earlier? A. A letter. B. A book. C. A library notice. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What type of performance is the man going to see? A. An opera. B. A ballet. C. A concert. 9. Why did the man buy the tickets for his mother? A. As a Mother’s Day gift. B. As a Christmas gift. C. As a birthday gift. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Where to find their cat. B. Why the Internet isn’t working. C. How to contact the telephone company. 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student. 12. What has happened? A. The telephone company is being slow. B. The cat turned off the Internet. C. The Wi-Fi box is broken. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. How much does the man plan to spend on housing? A. $10,000. B. $5000. C. $2500. 14. Why is the man moving? A. To be closer to his office. B. To live in a better neighborhood. C. To have more space for his family. 15. Where is the apartment probably? A. In a beach area. B. In a downtown area. C. In a rural area. 16. What will the woman probably do next? A. Show the man another apartment. B. Help the man sell the apartment. C. Discuss with the man on price. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who first noticed He Hui’s talent? A. Her parents. B. Her neighbor. C. Her teacher. 18. What did He Hui do after graduation at first? A. Teach in a university. B. Perform on international stages. C. Receive training from a classical musician. 19. Which opera is He Hui most famous for? A. Tosca. B. Madama Butterfly. C. Aida. 20. Where does He Hui live today? A. In Ankang. B. In Xi’an. C. In Verona. 第二部分 阅读理解(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 April 27 brings Independent Bookstore Day, the biggest bookstore celebration of the year when bookstores around the country host events and offer discounts. Here’s a selection of bookstores we love writing about. Books on Main Books on Main feels like you’re reading inside a treehouse in a Wisconsin forest. It opened in June 2023. Local residents have a welcoming place decorated with wood, leaves and comfortable furniture to gather and discover new and beloved books. Off the Beaten Path Bookstore First opened more than 30 years ago, Off the Beaten Path has been through three sets of owners and three locations. Current owners Mike and Danielle Skov say one thing has never changed: The commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive space. They partner with local schools, libraries and nonprofits to reach as much of the community as possible. Changing Hands Bookstore Too popular to be called a hidden gem (宝石), this Arizona jewel recently celebrated its50th anniversary. It first opened in a 500-square-foot space in 1974. It hosts author events, poetry discussion groups and offers a Trade Counter where customers can bring in gently used books for store credit. The Last Chapter Book Shop The Last Chapter is an all-romance bookstore in Chicago that opened in 2023. The store hosts author events along with community mixers like Blind Date with a Book, where you wrap one of your favorite books and swap it with a fellow bookworm in hopes of finding a new favorite and a new friend. 21. Which bookstore has the longest history? A. Books on Main: B. The Last Chapter Book Shop. C. Changing Hands Bookstore. D. Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. 22. What sets Off the Beaten Path Bookstore apart from other bookstores? A. It works with local schools. B. It remains in the same place. C. It collects gently used books D. It creates a welcoming atmosphere. 23. What can people do at Blind Date with a Book? A. Receive wrapped gifts. B. Communicate with authors. C. Buy their favorite books. D. Exchange books with book-lovers. B Jasmine is on my Zoom screen. She is pulling her hair. As she starts talking, the rate of the pulling increases.“ My exam is on Friday,” she tells me, “What if I get a question I can’t answer? What if I don’t get a good grade?” Jasmine is just one of the students suffering from test anxiety. The word “anxiety” originates from Latin, meaning narrowing. The “narrowing” describes what’s happening in Jasmine’s nervous system. Basically, the sympathetic (交感神经) branch — fight-or-flight — has switched on, and her muscles have narrowed as if she’s preparing to do battle or run away. Commonly known the “rest and digest” branch, the parasympathetic (副交感神经)nervous system plays an important role in thinking and learning by promoting a state of relaxation and calmness. When the parasympathetic nervous system is stirred up, it reduces stress and anxiety, improving focus and concentration. There are three simple tools for engaging the parasympathetic branch: breathing, grounding, and sensing. Breathing means a steady flow of breath; grounding means feeling the chair and the floor supporting you; and sensing means turning on one or more of the five senses. In more than 40 years of coaching test-takers, I have observed how often they hold their breath, how nervous and ungrounded they are, and how unaware they are of feeling the touch of clothes on their own bodies. No wonder people are exhausted by the end of a long test! When they use the three calming tools, they create the state necessary for sitting still, thinking, remembering, reasoning, and, finally, answering questions. We all face countless tests in everyday life. Unexpected, unwanted things happen to everyone. Wouldn’t it be a whole lot better if we faced the tests by being calm? In case you’re wondering, the answer is “Yes!” But the real question is: Instead of forcing students to progress through endless comparison and competition, why don’t we teach them how to stay calm? 24. Why does the author mention Jasmine in the first paragraph? A. To show students’ hard life. B. To introduce a problem students face. C. To compare different attitudes towards tests. D. To analyse students’ behaviors during video calls. 25. What change would the engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system bring? A. Improved attention. B. Worsened anxiety. C Tightened muscles. D. Quickened response. 26. From the last paragraph we can infer that the writer thinks it important . A. to take some tests to make progress B. to attach importance to comparison and competition C. to learn to avoid unexpected and unwanted things in life D. to prepare students with the ways to keep calm during tests 27. What is the text mainly about? A. What do students face in tests? B. How to deal with test anxiety? C. How to engage the nervous system? D. What is the origin of the word “anxiety”? C “Big Tree,” an old southern live oak, sits in a park just outside Orlando’s business district. It’s been struck by lightning at least three times and has survived many hurricanes — and it grew from a seed around the same time Juan Ponce de León’s ship first landed on Florida’s eastern coast. Over 400 years old, the tree is so impressive that members of a Michigan-based nonprofit flew to Orlando in February to climb the tree and cut branches and leaves. The researchers are now in the midst of the process to grow new roots from the cuttings. The reason: To clone the historic tree, store its DNA and plant potentially thousands of cloned trees across the Southeast. In order to clone an ancient tree, researchers must climb it to find a piece of live tissue. The freshly cut branches and leaves are taken to the group’s lab in Michigan, where, in climate-controlled rooms, researchers work to promote growth from the cuttings. The most common method is by rooted cuttings. In this method, a tip of a tree’s branch is dipped (蘸) into hormones, placed into a foam plug (泡沫塞) and set inside a mist room. Then, the waiting begins. A sign of life can take several months to a year to show, if one comes at all. In another method called tissue culture, researchers take a quarter-inch of branch, dip it into a mixture made up of a dozen hormones and other chemicals, seal(密封) it in a container and wait to see whether it will grow roots. Experts ‘lauded the group for its creative methods and reproduction in large numbers, but they doubt whether the clones will grow as the originals do. Scott Merkle, a professor of forest biology at the University of Georgia, said, “There are so many variables that there’s no certainty that they will be able to survive and perform better than other trees that you plant on the same land”. He added that the age of historic trees makes them difficult to study. “I think it’s a great thing that they’re doing…I just don’t know how realistic it is.” 28. According to the passage, what do the researchers aim to do? A. To clone an ancient tree from its original. B. To save thousands of trees across the Southeast. C. To analyse the effects of climate on tree growth. D. To study the reason for the survival of “Big Tree”. 29. What do we know about the two methods mentioned in paragraph 4? A. Tissue culture is the most frequently used method. B. There is a chance that the branch will fail to grow roots. C. In the first method the live tissue is sealed in a container. D. A mixture of hormones and other chemicals is needed in both methods. 30. What does the underlined word “lauded” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Joined. B. Charged. C. Praised. D. Contacted. 31. What’s Scott Merkle’s attitude to the group’s work? A. Cautious. B. Critical. C. Approving. D. Unclear. D Free-riding means people can benefit from a service without paying anything. It also arises if people can get benefit without making equal contributions. So a free rider always enjoys the benefits of a resource or service while letting someone else do the work or do more work. There are several effects of the free rider problem. The first is the Tragedy (悲剧) of the Commons, a situation in which individuals with access to a public resource act in their own interest and, in doing so, finally use up the resource. For example, imagine that a group of people share a piece of land where they all graze (让……吃草) their cattle. If each person just tries to maximize their own short-term gain, they will let their cattle graze as much as possible. However, if everyone does this, the land will quickly become overgrazed and will not be able to support any cattle. Another effect is that the free rider problem can lead to a situation in which people do not have access to important goods and services. This is because providers may not be able to get back the costs of providing the goods or services if too many people free ride. Imagine that a city decides to build a new hospital through donations. If too many people rely on others to donate, rather than donate themselves, then the hospital may not be built at all. This means that people who need medical care in the area may not have access to it. There are several solutions to the free rider problem. Government addresses the problem by collecting tax dollars to support public services. Theoretically, taxes are related to income, so fair cost-sharing can be achieved. Communities can turn their public resource into a private or club resource, charging fees to make sure everyone who uses it contributes to it. This will limit overuse and, over time, may even lead to altruistic (利他的) behavior. That is, many people may like the idea of making a small contribution to a resource that they use. 32. Which of the following may best show the nature of free-riding? A. Less is more. B. Many hands make light work. C. Let George do it. D. Jack of all trades and master of none. 33. What is one of the effects produced by the free rider problem? A. People tend to maximize their long-term gain. B. A group of people have to share goods and services. C. Individuals overuse a shared resource for personal gain. D. The costs of providing the goods and services are rising. 34. How is paragraph 3 mainly developed? A. By referring to a study. B. By giving an example. C. By making a comparison. D. By explaining a definition. 35. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To draw people’s attention to public services. B. To stress the importance of making donations. C. To inform the readers of the free rider problem. D To call on the government to solve the free rider problem. 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 natural to compare yourself to others, and even envy them, if you hop on your social media for a few minutes. With just a few clicks, you’re flooded with vacation photos, updates, and ads. ___36___ In this article, we’ll teach you how to avoid certain triggers (触发因素) so you can stop comparing yourself to others. Identify your triggers and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or events that trigger your behavior. Do you feel dissatisfaction with your life after looking at high-end goods? ___37___ Write down your comparative thoughts as soon as they happen so you can limit your exposure to these situations. Appreciate others instead of. envying them. ___38___ If you have friends who are highly achieving people, you might consider that their networks are full of people who might be able to help you become more successful in your life. Instead of envying their success, be supportive and use their success to your benefit. ___39___ Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses,” reflect on the areas you can improve. Take classes, workshops, or lessons to improve your skills, and don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. By putting yourself first, you can promote your self-confidence and find your place and value. Talk to a trusted friend or family member. When you habitually compare yourself to others, you can feel even more inadequate or discouraged. Discuss your comparative behavior with a loved one to release any negative beliefs and help you process your emotions. ___40___ A. Build your self-confidence. B. Work on improving your abilities. C. Do you have a positive thought about yourself? D. Consider the advantage that others can bring you. E. You might be surprised to hear they feel the same way as you. F Is there someone who always makes you feel bad about yourself? G. But it doesn’t mean you have to “keep up” to live a content and meaningful life. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When an animal passes, it leaves holes that need time to repair. Neki was my best friend. I met her ___41___ in my 20s. One cold morning, I was walking to work when a tiny face poked (探出) through a bush. She was ___42___. I picked her up and warmed her. But since I had no spare time for a cat, I put it down and continued ___43___. Seconds later, pin-like claws (爪) attached themselves to my ___44___. Orange eyes peered up into mine. I had no ___45___. I took her home. She slept next to me for the rest of her life. When Neki died, I didn’t think I would be consumed with ___46___. She was only a cat, after all. But the ache I felt was real. I ___47___ myself at work but still was on the verge of tears at the mere thought of it. My work greatly suffered. ___48___, my contract ended. But being fired was ___49___ because it was in this stillness that I began the healing. I tried to ____50____ the sorrow at first but it forced me into isolation. Then I learned to talk about my grief openly and ____51____ it with my family. This made me feel ____52____ and stronger. I granted (准许) myself the time to ____53____ Neki’s objects. My home felt empty but the expectation of Neki’s presence remained. All I could do was ____54____. Slowly, the ache eased. After a year, I surprised myself one morning when I woke up and didn’t ____55____ to see Neki. She finally rested in my memory. 41. A. in time B. in person C. by choice D. by accident 42. A. trembling B. starving C. stretching D. resting 43. A. weeping B. praying C. walking D. complaining 44. A. face B. ankle C. knee D. shoulder 45. A. clue B. option C. chance D. intention 46. A. fear B. tension C. guilt D. sadness 47. A. enjoyed B. proved C. pushed D. challenged 48. A. Similarly B. Unsurprisingly C. Temporarily D. Unrealistically 49. A. the last straw B. a mixed blessing C. a hot potato D. the bottom line 50. A. hide B. avoid C. erase D. ignore 51. A. argue B. connect C. share D. leave 52. A. moved B. satisfied C. healed D. inspired 53. A. clear away B. give back C. sort out D. take apart 54. A. wait B. cry C. stop D. recall 55. A. afford B. pretend C. manage D. expect 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。 For the 23-year-old Zhang Liang, physical disability has never been a barrier to stop him from achieving success. Zhang, from Anhui province, has osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic illness ___56___ makes bones extremely weak, since he was a child. ___57___ frequent fractures (骨折) meant he couldn’t walk independently, he remained optimistic and hardworking. In 2022, Zhang rode a twitter car to take the national college entrance exam, touching the hearts of many people. His efforts paid off. He performed well in the exam and ___58___ (admit) to Anhui Polytechnic University. Getting rid of the twister car and walking independently was always Zhang’s dream. After entering the college, under the ___59___ (guide) of his professor, he, along with some classmates, ___60___ (form) a small scientific research team to design a set of ___61___ (wear) devices that help disabled people perform various daily activities. With the support of warm-hearted people, they finally completed the design ____62____ (use) the 3D printing technology. Assisted by ___63___ set of devices, Zhang finally managed to walk. He also participated in the recent college students’ career planning competition in Anhui province and won the second prize. “My goal is to become a responsible businessman___64___ the field of human intelligent exoskeleton,” Zhang said at the competition. He hopes to use his professional knowledge and practical experience ___65___ (help) more disabled people with intelligent equipment. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 66. 假定你是李华，是校留学生文艺社（the International Student Arts Society）的负责人。你的任期即将结束，请在换届选举活动上发表离任演说，内容包括： (1)回顾社团活动； (2)发表感想； (3)表达祝愿 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (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。 The more you trust and believe in angels, the more they will pour their blessings upon you. It was our first day to explore the city of Moscow on our own, without a friend or tour guide leading the way. My husband and I had completed a week-long tour and felt confident that we could wander through the streets by ourselves now. We had enjoyed a full day of exploration when suddenly the sky turned from clear blue to gray. “It’s time to head back!” I said. As we went on along the road to our hotel, Kvart, the storm clouds covered the entire sky, and the first raindrops began to hit our heads. “Should we grab a taxi?” I yelled, the rain being so loud that I had to raise my voice. “No, we can make it,” my husband boomed back. “It’s only a twenty-minute walk.” As the rain and wind increased, so did our footsteps. The streets had turned into roaring rivers that quickly soaked our shoes. Suddenly, the biggest eruption of thunder I had ever experienced sounded directly above us! I thought my heart truly stopped for- that moment. We hurried forward, but it wasn’t long before we realized that we had been walking much longer than it should have taken us to reach our hotel. Where on earth did we take the wrong turn? We had not bought international phone cards, so we couldn’t call for help, and the streets were empty. Suddenly we noticed some lights on at a gas station. Great, at least we could ask someone there for help! As we approached it, two men were refueling their Chevrolet car. We asked them how to get to Kvart. They didn’t reply but managed a friendly no d and smile. We went on to explain the situation with the few awkward Russian phrases we had just learned. They listened intently, but it was obvious that they were becoming increasingly confused. We had to try our luck back on the street, praying deep down, “Please, send angels to lead us back.” 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右;. (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Then a familiar Chevrolet-car pulled up besides us... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally they understood what we meant. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 金华十校2023—2024学年第二学期期末调研考试 高二英语试题卷 本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)，共150分，考试时间120分钟。请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。 第I卷(选择题 共95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，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题答案】 【答案】B 【2题答案】 【答案】C 【3题答案】 【答案】A 【4题答案】 【答案】A 【5题答案】 【答案】B 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。 【6~7题答案】 【答案】6. C 7. A 【8~9题答案】 【答案】8 B 9. C 【10~12题答案】 【答案】10. B 11. A 12. B 【13~16题答案】 【答案】13. C 14. A 15. B 16. A 【17~20题答案】 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. C 第二部分 阅读理解(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 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B C 【28~31题答案】 【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A D 【32~35题答案】 【答案】32. C 33. C 34. B 35. C 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。 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. G 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. E 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【41~55题答案】 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. A 55. D 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【56~65题答案】 【答案】56. which##that 57. Although##Though##While 58. was admitted 59. guidance 60. formed 61. wearable 62. using 63. the 64. in 65. to help 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 【66题答案】 【答案】 Good morning, everyone! I am Li Hua. It has been my privilege to serve as the President of the International Student Arts Society for the past year and I would like to share a few thoughts with you. I can still remember the diverse activities we organized together. Whether it was the vibrant cultural festivals, attractive art exhibitions, or thrilling performances, our team has consistently demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication. As the President, I have been deeply moved by our unity. We learned to appreciate others’ differences and worked together for shared goals. As I step down from this role, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes to every member of you. May you carry forward our finest traditions while boldly innovating. Thank you! 第二节 (满分25分) 【67题答案】 【答案】范文 Then a familiar Chevrolet car pulled up beside us. It was the same car we had seen earlier at the gas station. The driver rolled down the window and waved at us with the other man beside him, saying a few words in Russian. Although we didn’t understand the language, we quickly resorted to gestures, wanting to grasp the last straw. Suddenly, my husband got an idea. He rummaged through the bag, pulled out the hotel card and pointed frantically to it with the repeated word “Kvart”, hoping they would understand. Thankfully, the driver nodded and the other man typed Kvart into his phone map and and showed us, as if asking us for confirmation. Seeing this, we nodded desperately and gave thumbs-up signs. Finally they understood what we meant. And more fortunately, they offered to escort us back to the hotel. The driver started the engine and the other man beside him occasionally glanced at us with a reassuring smile. We felt safe and secure, though the streets were still deserted and the rain was relentless. After what seemed like an eternity, we arrived and the rain began to let up. The driver parked the car and opened the door for us. We thanked them profusely, but they just smiled and left. We walked into the hotel, feeling exhausted but grateful. Angels had led us back to safety, and we knew that it was because we had trusted and believed in them. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null