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2024学年第一学期学业水平调研测试 高二年级英语试卷 本试卷共11页，满分120分。建议考试用时120分仲。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号、座 位号填写在答题卡上，并用2B铅笔坑涂答题卡上的相应位置。因笔试不考听力， 选择题从第二部分的“阅读”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。 2.作答选择题时.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信 息点涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后.再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定 区域内的相应位置上：如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案：不准 使用铅笔、圆珠笔或涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁：考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）】 第-节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分375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 Four Best Whale Watching Tours Near Seattle The water off the northwestern coast of Washington affords plenty of opportunities to see a wide range of whales.The following tours will take you to the ideal viewing locations. Western Prince Whale Wildlife Tours The San Juan Islands afford opportunities to see a variety of whale species.including orcas. humpbacks and minkes.A unique characteristic of this tour boat is that it's powered by low-sound water jets.Tickets are $149 for adults and $139 for kids aged 7 to 12.This tour is not recommended for kids younger than 6.or those with back or neck injuries. Crystal Seas Kayaking Rather than using motorized boats.this tour has whale watchers take kayaks in person.Past participants describe these lightweight boats as entertaining.No prior boating experience is necessary. Tickets start at $125 for three-hour and sunset tours and $219 for full-day tours lasting seven hours. The price includes use of all kayaking equipment,as well as round-trip transportation. 高二年级英语试卷第1页（共11页） Maya's Legacy Whale Watching Maya's Legacy Whale Watching is ideal for nature lovers.as the company takes a "whole ecosystem approach"to its outings.Tours vary in length and are priced accordingly,starting at $149 for three-hour tours.$199 for four-hour tours and $299 for full-day trips.The tour specializes in small-group outings;the number of participants may range from 6 to 16. Puget Sound Express Departing from Edmonds,these boat rides take passengers to the San Juan Islands to see the whales and other sea creatures.The boats feature indoor seating and outdoor viewing decks.as well ascafe that sells snacks.These trips are suitable for all ages;tickets start at $145 for adults and $105 for children aged 2 to 10 (babies free of charge). 21.Which of the following tours offers visitors a chance to row the boat by themselves? A.Puget Sound Express. B.Crystal Seas Kayaking. C.Maya's Legacy Whale Watching. D.Western Prince Whale Wildlife Tours. 22.How much should a couple with a kid aged 5 and a baby pay for Puget Sound Express? A.$250 B.S355. C.$395. D.$500. 23.Where is the text most probably taken from? A.A guide book.B.A travel journal. C.A textbook. D.A reference book. B The Chinese old saying"good medicine tastes bitter"may no longer hold in the country where it was bomn and believed. Xi Linjie.a 20-year-old college student,sought help for tiredness at a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)hospital in Chongqing and was pleasantly surprised by a cup of sweet milk tea. "The milk tea is illed with TCM ingredients,yet it tastes delightful.It's less sweet than regular milk tea and has a slight herbal fragrance(),"she says."Most importantly,it's beneficial to health." This new milk tea is invented by the nutrition department of Chongqing Jiangbei Hospital of TCM.Since 2023,the hospital has mixed TCM processing techniques with contemporary food production to attract younger generation."Milk tea is a favorite among young people.We hope it can act as a bridge for them to gain more knowledge about TCM and gradually accept it,"says Liao Changying.director of the hospital's nutrition department.She notes that almost everyone who tried the milk tea shared the special experience with their family and friends. 高二年级英语试卷第2页（共11页） The hospital has employed various modern technologies to maximize (the effect of TCM while improving the taste."Behind the TCM milk tea are numerous experiments and improvements.It represents the integration of.TCM,modern medicine,nutrition and more.Our goal is to help people prevenl and manage diseases while enjoying delicious food and drinks,"Liao explains.The TCM milk tea proves how traditional medicine is appealing to the younger generation in an approachable manner. Liao is pleased to see many young visitors seeking professional health advice on physical conditioning."Over half of the visitors are young people interested in health consultations ()for body conditioning,which indicates that the younger generation has confidence in TCM,"Liao says. She also suggested that more efforts should be made to integrate TCM with other fields that interest young people,adding,"TCM is becoming a new trend among the youth". 24.According to Xi Linjie,what makes the new milk tea so special? A.Its bitter taste. B.Its strong fragrance. C.Its special milk. D.Its health effect. 25.From Liao Changying's angle,what does she expect the new milk tea to function? A.To attract the younger generation to study TCM. B.To provide a special drinking experience with TCM. C.To improve modern production techniques of TCM. D.To help the young gain a deeper insight into TCM. 26.What does Liao want to stress in Paragraph 4? A.The efforts of miking the new milk tea. B.The significance of the new milk tea. C.The process ot mnaking the new milk tea. D.The prospects of the new milk tea. 27.What can be a suitable title for the passage? A.TCM Gains Growing Popularity. B.TCM Meets Modern Milk Tea. C.New Milk Tea Saves the Young. D.Modern Milk Tea Promotes Health. C On 11 March 2021,a collage (made up of 5,000 pieces of digital artworks went on sale for more than $69 million and became the world's most expensive piece of digital art.The collage combines various styles and themes,reflecting the artist's daily thoughts and observations.The sale 高二年级英语试卷第3页（共11页） was made possible thanks to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).NFT is a unique piece of code that acts like a certificate to prove the work is genuine,so it can be bought or sold like physical paintings. These codes make someone the official owners of the digital artwork.In 2021,more than $15.7 billion was spent on NFTs.Is digital art the future? According to digital artists,NFTs represent the next step in art history.They believe that art develops according to the tools available to them.Embracing (digital methods could lead to exciting new works that would never have been possible in the past.Plus,the art world can be exclusive ()with paintings only on show at certain galleries.Digital art gives more people the chance to enjoy art.It also grabs the attention of the buyers.Collectors of digital artworks,as well as investors,have pumped billions of dollars into NFT-related artworks.One famous collector says, "Can NFTs be a breakthrough in the art market?That is a most definite yes.From streaming services to e-sports.the world is becoming more digital.Why should art be different?"He believes that most buyers are driven by admiration,"Artists can make beautiful pieces on their computers.These pieces should be as valuable as physical paintings." For opponents,digital arts are nothing but a short-lived fashion and will never replace the real thing.Art traditionalists believe that even though people can't touch most artworks,they are meant to be seen up close.A digital art displayed on a computer screen will never match the experience of walking through a gallery.Even worse,the technology behind it is bad for the environment.NFTs rely on a network of computers that have to be running at all times to process information.This uses up a lot of power and it's a big source of greenhouse gas emissions,which are the primary cause of climate change.Many collectors are also concerned about the stability(of the value,because owning a line of computer codes is not the same as owning a painting. 28.What makes the sale of digital artworks possible? A.The thoughts and observations. B.The high demand for digital art. C.The use of non-fungible tokens. D.The artist's reputalion and fame. 29.According to the famous collector,why will NFTs be a breakthrough in the art market? A.Modern digital methods would lead to more exciting new works. B.NFTs provide people with more opportunities to enjoy art. C.Going digital is the unavoidable trend of the modern world. D.Collectors and investors have pumped lots of money in the market. 高二年级英语试卷第4页（共11页） 30.Which of the following might the opponents agree with? A.Digital artworks will make a lot of profits for galleries. B.The power that NFTs require will do harm to our planet. C.Digital artworks are intended to be fashionable and stable. D.Digital art-serves as a short-lived replacement for real art. 31.What is the text mainly about? A.The world's most expensive piece of digital art. B.Codes called NFTs that act like certificates in sale. C.The future that digital artworks are going up for sale. D.The debate caused by the NFT-related artworks. D A 9,300-square-metre farm was built on the former site of a steel factory.It's one of the ten farms that has been built across cities in the USA-three more are in the pipeline but still one year away. With urban populations expected to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050,urban agriculture could help to feed our growing cities.Environmental scientist David and his workmates looked at previous studies in 53 countries in which crops were grown in a range of different urban environments, including "grey"spaces such as rooftops,and using different growing methods,such as hydroponics (K):They found that yields of urban crops were often the same,if not higher,than those from conventional farms. Sometimes city-grown crops can have higher yields than conventional ones,and the benefits of urban agriculture go beyond food. One of the most mentioned benefits of urban farming is a reduction in food miles.However, urban-grown crops aren't automatically a more environmentally friendly option In one study,researchers analyzed the carbon footprint of different vegetables grown in greenhouses in Canada compared to importing vegetables from the USA."In that example,it was less carbon-intensive(s炭密集的)to import the crops because of the high energy input required to grow them locally in greenhouses," says David. But there are other benefits.Urban agriculture has the potential to promote local ecosystems, 高二年级英语试卷第5页（共11页） attracting bees and birds that boost urban biodiversity,while providing more green spaces to help keep cities cool and prevent the urban heat island effect. It could also strengthen our connection with food and improve the public's understanding of the natural resources needed to grow fresh agricultural product.More importantly,it could improve urban access to fresh fruit and vegetables,and help protect individual cities against food shocks from events such as crop failure. “Food supply chains can be vulnerable(脆a弱的)to global issues,"says David..“Therefore,.itis of great importance to build a stable food supply system.This requires the joint efforts to ensure food supply and handle the increasingly complex global situation." 32.What does the underlined words "in the pipeline"in the first paragraph mean? A.In preparation. B.Under observation. C.In order. D.Under repair. 33.How does the author develop Paragraph 2? A.By giving examples and making contrast. B.By giving definition and making comparison. C.By listing statistics and giving examples. D.By analyzing cause and giving data. 34.What is one of the advantages of urban farming? A.It greatly improves the local ecosystem. B.It helps resist the unban heat island effect. C.It protects individual cities and stops crop failure. D.It produces much more food and is more eco-friendly. 35.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.The problems of food supply chains are very serious. B.People should work together to reduce the global crisis. C.Governments should try every means to ensure food supply. D.Food supply chains may be easily influenced by global issues. 高二年级英语试卷第6页（共11页） 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。 People often wonder why some entrepreneurs (have greater success than others.Is it habits,connections,luck,work rules or any other behavior?36 Willpower is the ability to control yourself.It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult.It is a behavior we are born with more than one we learn;however,it is possible to not only leam it,but also strengthen it with constant exercise. Willpower is just like a muscle.37 People with a great amount of willpower have the discipline (to develop positive,successful habits.Even with a large amount of talent,without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits,it can be difficult to achieve success. 38 It is important to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success.Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits and not decisions,so once the correct habits are in place,you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-to-day basis. The best way to create and stick to a habit is to have strong motivation.It's easier to change your habits to lose weight if you have a health issue and you wann to be around longer for your kids, or if your business is something you're passionate about.39 The art of self-control is one that most successful people have mastered.Self-control enables you to avoid behaviors that don't contribute to your success and adopt those that do. Because there is a delayed satisfaction associated with self-control,it can be easy to get off track.However,if you work on sticking to those small positive habits one day at a time,it becomes easier to stay strong and achieve that delayed reward.40 Plan clear goals,and develop the habits necessary to achieve them.Recognize the self-control necessary to stick to those habits. A.Willpower and habits go hand in hand. B.I believe the key to success is willpower. C.To keep it strong you need to constantly exercise it. D.A united and motivated team can drive your business forward. E.It is easy to lose control and give in to something that doesn't follow your plan. F.Once a reward is achieved,it is much easier to continue sticking to your habits. C.Having a valuable outcome associated with a habit will help you stick to that habit. 高二年级英语试卷第7页（共11页）》 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）】 第-节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下而短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I'm old enough when I remember once,if I needed a phone number or an address,I dialed "0" and a pleasant-voiced operator asked what she could do for me.I also remember travel agents:You told them where you wanted to go,and they found the best fare while making a delightful 41 But automation()has changed a lot of this.Certainly,it has its 42.I am grateful for 24-hour ATMs,the 43of gaining knowledge from my laptop in the comfort of my home. and a cellphone that 44 performs enormous skillful services. But I also miss the 45 with people that these devices have46.I feel better just because someone took the time to warm the meeting. So recently I decided to accomplish my goal in a(an)47manner.I began by going to the bank.One of the staff remembered me from a long-ago visit and 48me warm-heartedly. After my business we chatted for a few minutes,49 news about our children.I moved on to a fast food restaurant.where I passed up the computer terminal (in favor of 50 from a smiling employee,the supermarket where I walked past the self-checkout and was welcomed by a cashier,and a stop at the public library where I asked the librarian to help me find a title I could have easily 51 by myself with a computer search,during which,we had the most 52 conversation about some new books. That evening I had dinner with a friend and reported my53 to her.She listened attentively but didn't54.She commented that I could have banked,shopped,and ordered a book with my cellphone,and it would have taken less than an hour.True,but I would have55 all those kind words and friendly smiles. 41.A.claim B.chat C.decision D.speech 42.A.advantages B.achievements C.tricks D.accesses 43.A.convenience B.significance C.competence D.patience 44.A.regularly B.freely C.casually D.reliably 45.A.contributions B.expectations C.interactions D.ambitions 高二年级英语试卷第8页（共1页） 46.A.grasped B.favored C.interrupted D.replaced 47.A.open-minded B.cost-free C.non-digital D.well-informed 48.A.praised B.reminded C.trusted D.greeted 49.A.searching B.sharing C.offering D.following 50.A.paying B.ordering C.waiting D.keeping 51.A.transformed B.needed C.located D.consulted 52.A.wonderful B.confident C.optimistic D.modest 53.A.concern B.assumption C.experiment D.angle 54.A.agree B.evaluate C.respond D.hesitate 55.A.put up B.given up C.made up D.picked up 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。 China's Giant Panda National Park is a heaven for biodiversity.It spans()the provinces of Sichuan,Shaanxi and Gansu,56(cover)area of over 21,000 square kilometers.It is home 57 more than 72 percent of the country's wild panda population.As a major milestone in China's conservation efforts,the park was58(official,belected as one of the country's first five national parks in 2021. (protect)the survival of wild pandas,the park is divided into two areas:central protection areas, 60 hurman activities are strictly prohibited;and general control areas,in which activities are limfited.These protective measures have created a thriving environment for both animals 61 plants. In recent years,62(hide)cameras in different places of the park have found the traces of wild pandas,showing63 steady increase in their numbers.In the Mianzhu area of the park in Sichuan,for example,wild pandas64(record)every year since 2019,stressing the effectiveness of conservation efforts and the population growth of the species. The park serves as an ideal habitat for a65(varwus)of bird species,all coexisting in harmony within the lush green landscapes.Together,these efforts promote a thriving ecosystem and contribute to ecological civilization. 高二年级英语试卷第9页（共11页） 第四部分写作（共三节，满分40分）】 第一节（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 请根据所给单词的中文释义，结合句意，写出所需单词的正确形式，每空只填写一词。 66.The team use running to their hardships and to rebuild their hopes for a better future. 67.The company's actions are (相反的)to the public interest. 68.Large_ of plants were produced for sale. 69.We can't_ (that we need to devote more resources to this problem. 70.She was amazed as she )the miracle of a rare double rainbow stretching across the sky. 71.Qi Baishi's works of shrimps,crabs and fish have often been on (展览、 72.She's not very .a现的)about the outcome of the talks.. 73.Chaplin was amotg the most ,再很大影响的)figures in film history. 74. (恐慌)took hold of him and he couldn't move. 75.Other students are not mature enough to (处理)the challenges by themselves 第二节（满分15分）】 假设你是李华，你的外国笔友Tm即将来中国，作为交换生在你校学习一年。他向你询问 有关事宜，请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1.适应交换生学习生活的建议及理由： 2.期待与祝福。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, Yours, Li Hua 高二年级英语试卷第10页（共11页）