江苏省镇江市实验高级中学2023～2024学年高二上期中考试英语试卷

2023-2024学年上学期实验高中高二期中考试 英语试卷 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 Sitting in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean,the Maldives guarantees the whitest of white sand beaches,dreamy sunsets and an unforgettable underwater world.Here is a selection of places that you can visit here. Patina Maldives,Fari Islands The Fari Islands sit in the northeast of the North Male Atoll,a 45-minute speed boat tide or 15-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport. Unlike most of the other places on this list,Patina recently opened so you can check in right now if you're in need of an urgent escape. Avani+Fares Maldives Resort Just a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport,the Avanit Fares Maldives Reso sits on an island surrounded by a lagoon(环礁湖)in the west of the resort. Unique and remarkable biodiversity can be found in its coral reefs,sea grass beds,and mangroves Watch out for hawksbill turtles and friendly reef sharks. Villa If you're a deep-sea diver,this place will provide a LUXURIOUS experience. Their botanical (gardens produce coconuts,tropical fruits,vegetables,and herbs that will all be served up in Villa Haven's restaurants,while green local materials are also being used in the construction of the resort. Conrad Maldives Rangali The twin-island property boasts some firsts including the world's first ever undersea restaurant and first underwater bedroom. To mark the resort's anniversary,50 over-water villas have been revitalized,as have three restaurants and bars.Brand new additions include an adults-only gym,Majaa Explorers Hub,and the Furaavaru Teens Club. 21.If you are interested in sea animals,which place can you visit? A.Villa Haven. B.Conrad Maldives Rangali. C.Patina Maldives,Fari Islands. D.Avani Fares Maldives Resort. 22.What can we know from the passage? A.The Fari Islands sit in the southeast of the North Male Atoll. B.Environmentally friendly materials are employed in the construction of Villa Haven. C.Conrad Maldives Rangali is a good choice for those who demand an urgent escape. D.Avani+Fares Maldives Resort needs a 50-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. 23.Where is this text probably taken from? A.An academic article. B.A travel guide C.A science report. D.An adventure novel B Born on 28th March 2007 in Mazhang District of Zhanjiang,Guangdong,China,Quan Hongchan is the third of five children born to a family of farmers.It was her natural affection for water that excited her interest in diving.According to her brother,Quan Jinhua,she loved diving the first time she tried it.This passion for diving led her to start training in the sport at the tender age of seven.By 2020,at the age of 13,she had won the National Diving Championship in the 10-meter platform event. Quan's path in the sport continued to ascend as she joined the national diving team and represented China at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Her performance was nothing short of excellence as she won the gold medal in the individual 10-meter platform event with an overall score of 466.20 points,breaking the previous Olympic record of 447.70.Of her five dives,three were perfect,two of which earned straight scores of 10 from all seven judges. In 2021,Quan participated in the National Games of China,where she represented Guangdong and won gold in the team event.She also took part in the Diving Exhibition Competition held in Abu Dhabi,UAE, where her remarkable diving skills helped Team China secure third place. However,it was her performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023 that truly established her status as a diving talent.Quan outclassed her teammate Chen Yuxi in the women's 10-meter platform event,securing the gold medal with a total of 438.20 points.Her final dive,which was near flawless,earned her a set of perfect 10s from the judges. Quan's quick rise in the diving world is a proof to her talent,hard work,and commitment.With her impressive track record and promising potential,she is undoubtedly a force to be recognized in the world of diving 24.What can we learn about Quan Hongchan from the first two paragraphs? A.She comes from a family of farmers and has five brothers and sisters. B.She broke the world record at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. C.It was her love for water that introduced her to the world of diving. D.Her performance was not excellent at all at the 2020 Summer Olympics. 25.How does the author develop the passage? A.By the order of space B.By the order of time C.By comparison D.By giving examples 26.Which of the following best describes Quan Hongchan? A.Talented and committed B.Hard working and courageous C.Intelligent and quick-minded D.Warmhearted and determined 27.Which of the following can be the best title? A.A rising star of diving B.Ajourney to 10-meter platform C.Passion never dies D.A perfect performance C As humans,we live in our thoughts:from pondering what to make for dinner to daydreaming about our last beach vacation.Now,researchers at HHMT's Janelia Research Campus have found that rats also possess an imagination,which was thought to be a uniquely human characteristic. In a collaboration between the labs of Tim Harris and Albert Lee,an innovative system was designed that combines virtual reality(VR)with a brain--machine interface(BM人机界面)，This enabled the researchers to explore the world of a rat's inner thoughts.The real-time"thought detector"was designed to measure neural(神经的)activity and translate what it meant. The results show that rats are capable of thinking about places or objects that are not immediately present, which is comparable to a human mentally planning a walk to a particular location. These internal experiences activate obvious neural patterns in the hippocampus ()---the part of the brain that is responsible for spatial memory.According to the study,rats can even voluntarily conduct these activity patterns to recollect distant locations apart from their current positions. "The rat can indeed activate the representation of places in the environment without going there,"says Chongxi Lai,a postdoc in the Harris and Lee Labs and first author of a paper describing the new findings. "Even if his physical body is fixed,his spatial thoughts can go to a very remote location." This ability to imagine locations away from one's current position is fundamental to remembering past events and imagining possible future scenarios.Therefore,the new work shows that animals probably,like humans,possess a form of imagination."To imagine is one of the remarkable things that humans can do. Now we have found that rats can do it too,and we found a way to study it,"said study co-author Albert Lee. This novel research not only provides insights into hippocampal function but also paves the way for advanced prosthetic()devices that use similar principles.The use of BMI in this study offers anew pathway for exploring and understanding the brain,with potential applications extending into the development of innovation prosthetic solutions. 28.What does the underlined word "pondering"in paragraph I mean? 3- A.considering B.tackling C.measuring D.urging 29.Why was the new system applied in the experiment? A.To prevent the rats from escaping B.To transport rats to a particular location C.To compare humans and rats D.To get a better understanding of rats' 30.What is the author's attitude toward this study? A.Doubtful B.Unconcerned C.Optimistic D.Negative 31.What is the text mainly about? A.Rats can think about places or objects in the distance. B.Animals can be as imaginative as humans. C.Imagination is a special quality of humans. D.We humans are fond of eating and going on vacation D The U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)can now regulate (e-cigarettes that contain artificial nicotine(尼古丁)，a shift that could reduce the number of vaping(电子烟的)products available in the U.S.A spending bill(),which the US.passed,expanded the definition of an FDA-regulated"tobacco product"to include those that use lab-made nicotine,as well as traditional tobacco-originated nicotine.That update---while small on paper---could dramatically change the U.S.vaping industry. In addition to the smaller companies likely to be affected by the change,Puff Bar,a popular brand of disposable()e-cigarette,could be hit greatly.The FDA ordered it to stop selling vapes in 2020, since it did not follow the agency's application process.It later turned out to use artificial nicotine and became the top hit for 26 percent of high school papers in 2021.With artificial nicotine no longer an alternative,the company's future once again is uncertain. Reactions to the FDA's new power have been predictably divided.Some in the vaping industry criticized the FDA for reducing the number of cigarette-alternatives available in the U.S."This bill ought to be called the Cigarette Protection Act,because the final result will be countless more Americans pushed away from nicotine vaping and back into traditional tobacco smoking,"Amanda Wheeler,president of the American Vapor Manufacturers Association,told Filler. But some large e-cigarette companies,including Juul,support the regulation of brands making artificial nicotine products.In a previous statement,a Juul spokesperson said that illegal products designed to escape federal and state supervision (would make harm reduction and a responsible e-vapor category difficult. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauded taking steps to decrease youth vaping---a habit 11 percent of high school students reported in 2021,down from a high of 27.5percent in 2019."By stopping producers 4 from using artificial nicotine to escape FDA regulation.Congress is taking a critical step to end this youth addiction crisis once and for all,"a spokesperson said in a statement. 32.What is the policy change of the U.S.Food and Drug Administration? A.Prohibiting selling e-cigarettes. B.Containing the youth's addiction to smoking. C.Bringing the lab-made nicotine under control. D.Including the traditional tobacco-originated nicotine. 33.Why is Puff Bar mentioned in Paragraph 2? A.To illustrate the reasons for the regulation. B.To show the impacts of the regulation. C.To indicate the disadvantages of the regulation. D.To demonstrate the purpose of the regulation. 34.Which of the following statements would Amanda Wheeler agree with? A.The new FDA regulation aims to protect the traditional tobacco smoking. B.People in the U.S.prefer traditional tobacco smoking to the nicotine vaping. C.The new FDA regulation will probably do damage to the vaping industry. D.The decreasing number of cigarette alternatives available in the market is welcomed. 35.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.Large e-cigarettes companies support the regulation to seek more profits. B.The new FDA regulation will end the youth addiction to smoking once and for all. C.A responsible e-vapor category would be impossible with the regulation in place. D.Supervising artificial nicotine is backed up by some large e-cigarette companies. 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。 Students,particularly young ones,often struggle with staying focused for long periods of time.As a result,regular breaks throughout the school day can help them focus.36 Improving the memory. Recent research shows that your brains aren't relaxed when you take breaks.37. Thus,breaks are an essential part of learning.Short,repeated sessions of learning with breaks facilitate the memorization of new contents. 38. Sometimes,new creative approaches to problems may arise when you are doing different activities.So, the next time you're stuck,try to take a break,rest and do something different.Hopefully,when you're back to your work,you will have come up with some new ideas. -5- Developing Social Skills. Longer breaks provide opportunities for children to learn important life skills.Research shows that when children play together,they learn how to take turns,resolve conflict,and solve problems.39. fundamental skills for life.So dropping breaks is a mistake:It is a"crucial and necessary component of a child's development,"and sacrificing it for more academics is stupid. Reducing stress. Constant worry can lead to chronic stress.Students who play less have been reported to be more likely to suffer higher levels of stress,which can have a physical and mental impact.Therefore,taking breaks can relieve and reduce levels of stress. 40.They benefit from the freedom to explore new ideas without fear of failure or the stress of grades,and regular exposure to new experiences can also increase their cognitive flexibility,preparing them for academic challenges. A.Serving as energy boosts B.Boosting your performance and creativity. C.However,the benefits of taking breaks will never stop here. D.They also leamn how to manage their own emotions and behavior E.Lack of breaks might increase someone's chances of serious conditions such as heart disease. F.They're hard at work processing memories and helping you make sense of what you experience. G.Breaks provide an opportunity for creative play and allow children to practice different thinking. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完型填空（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。 Elizabeth Nolan is a beautiful girl but she has Down syndrome(唐氏综合症).So when Elizabeth started looking for her first job,she faced a lot of rejection and 41 as an adult with intellectual disabilities. Her mother,Mary Ann Nolan,realized if they wanted to find a position that would be a good fit,they'd have to create their own. “There is a need,.”says Mary Ann.“42 the need is employment for people with disabilities and we want something that will be sustainable(可持续的).” Elizabeth and her mom joined a group of women and 43 Waggies by Maggie Friends,a dog cookie business that 44 only employees with intellectual disabilities. “Itsa45 of untapped(未开发的)talent,"says Mary Ann.“But the46 that they face are the sustainability in a job,47 very often they don't have that personal attention from somewhere else." In this kitchen,bakers learn how to prepare,48 pack and label the products that are sold in -6. 49 stores and online."It's very uniform.It's 50,"says Mary Ann."You have a(n) 51 ,you have dough(面团)，you have to cut it,get it on a tray and the trays are the same size..” Mary Ann says,"The company can't grow much bigger;keeping it small 52 staff to receive special attention.But she wants to see other cities and towns 53 the non-profit project to serve their own 54 with disabilities.” "Everyone likes a business with a(n)55 and so many of our customers buy because of that," says Mary Ann."But then they come back because the bones are good and the dogs like them." 41.A.disappointment B.surprise C.recognition D.welcome 42.A.Suddenly B.Thoroughly C.Evidently D.Equally 43.A.set up B.took up C.picked up D.brought up 44.A.faces B.fires C.hires D.orders 45.A.society B.community C.school D.academy 46.A.chances B.choices C.charges D.challenges 47.A.though B.as C.if D.until 48.A.cook B.advertise C.promote D.list 49.A.legal B.lucky C.loyal D.local 50.A.simple B.consistent C.convenient D.inspiring 51.A.idea B.task C.recipe D.notice 52.A.forces B.causes C.advises D.allows 53.A.open B.copy C.list D.catch 54.A.workers B.players C.residents D.children 55.A.cover B.slogan C.demand D.purpose 第二节语篇填空（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。 Beijing duck is also known as Beijing roast duck,56. is Beijing's best and most famous dish. With an amazing taste and dining experience,not only tourists but also high-ranking government leaders make it a point 57. (eat)Beijing duck in Beijing. Duck is a traditional meat in China,and the dish was 58. _(original)called shao ya zi(烧鸭子， simply 'roast duck')in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).A fresh duck was grilled over a wood or charcoal fire. 59 this basis,the cooking method was continually improved by later generations In 1368,the Ming Dynasty 60.(found),and the capital was re-established in Nanjing. Imperial chefs cooked a duck by hanging it over a charcoal fire,61. (make)it crisp and fragrant, fatty but not greasy.The emperor liked it very much,so the dish was officially named 'roast duck'(kao ya)by the imperial court.By the mid-20th century,Beijing duck 62. (become)a national symbol 7 for China,and the top choice dish served when receiving foreign leaders. Beijing duck was appointed as one of the national 63. (dish)for the reception of foreign guests by Premier Zhou Enlai(the first Premier of the people's republic of China)in the 1970s.Beijing is the capital of China,and Beijing roast duck is the most famous dish in Beijing,64.it has gained ultimate fame as a China dish. An authentic Beijing duck can take up to three days to prepare.It is difficult to make a real Beijing duck at home,because it is 65. extremely complex process with lots of requirements. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校英语报将举行演讲比赛，主题为"How to Overcome Negative Feelings'”。请 你写一篇英语演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括： 1列举一种消极情绪并分析其影响： 2谈谈解决方法： 3.期望 注意：1.词数80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Hello everyone! That's all.Thanks for listening 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面材料。根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 .8- On the way back from work every evening,there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway.He looked to be in his late 40's but was probably a lot younger.His eyes were what struck me the most about him,they were brown and they had a sparkle.People say they can tell a lot from a person's eyes. It was certainly true in his case.He always waved at every car,he was always happy and smiling and sometimes almost dancing. Every day after work I would remember to gather any spare change and quickly roll down my window and give him the coins:Occasionally the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day.His answer would always be the same,"I'm blessed!".I knew what his answer was going to be every time,yet I would still ask.It amazed me that even in his situation of being homeless he was so positive,and his answer would remind me of how blessed I was.A single mother of four amazing kids,with a place to call home and with a job to provide for my kids. Then one day I was called into my boss's office and was told that I was being laid off due to the economy. For the rest of that day,a feeling of worry engulfed()me.Needless to say that on my way home that day I was very sad and upset.I didn't remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did. But there he was as always,as I turned the ramp()He set his eyes on me,while still smiling and waving at others. 注意：1续写词数应为150词左右： 2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I'd hoped to catch the green light,but I missed it. What he gave me was more than a dollar bill. 9