山东省潍坊临朐第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题

高二英语开学检测英语试题 202502 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。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. Why did the man fail to see the film last Sunday? A. He wasn’t interested in it. B. He didn’t get a ticket. C. He worked overtime. 2. Where might the speakers be? A. In an office. B. In a bank. C. In a restaurant. 3. When was the first edition of the Handbook of the Belt and Road published? A. In 2010. B. In 2018. C. In 2023. 4. What does the man mean in the end? A. Going to the zoo can make him feel happy. B. He seldom went to the zoo in his childhood. C. It may be not good to keep animals in the zoo. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A rare flower. B. An exhibition. C. A garden. 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、7题。 6. Why does Grace decide to join the poetry club? A. She has a keen interest in poetry. B. She wants to win the competition. C. She needs to improve writing skills. 7. When does the conversation take place? A. At the end of the semester. B. In the middle of the semester. C. At the beginning of the semester. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How does Kristin look to Terry? A. Tired. B. Anxious. C. Excited. 9. What attracts Kristin most about Hangzhou? A. Its rich history. B. Its delicious food. C. Its beautiful scenery. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Waiter and customer. C. Tour guide and tourist. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Telling traffic rules. B. Conducting an interview. C. Sharing his experience. 12. What did Polly say about her first ride? A. She felt worried at first. B. All the riders were adults. C. People crashed into each other. 13. What does the woman think of the “bike bus”? A. It’s inconvenient. B. It’s dangerous. C. It’s helpful. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. On which day did the university host the concert in Beijing? A. October 20th. B. October 21st. C. October 26th. 15. What did the students do after the concerts? A. They participated in the discussion. B. They had a scientific experiment. C. They gave a performance. 16. What are the speakers? A. Middle school students. B. High school students. C. College students. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the mystery boxes originate from? A. Japan. B. China. C. England. 18. How can mystery boxes help suppliers? A. Raise the price. B. Keep costs down. C. Reduce waste. 19. What is the speaker’s attitude toward mystery boxes? A. Disapproving. B. Neutral. C. Favorable. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To introduce the history of gift giving. B. To recommend some good ways for shopping. C. To show the advantages and disadvantages of mystery boxes. 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 Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets. But it turns out that working in a job below your skill level harms your later chances of getting hired for a better-paying job more appropriate to your qualifications. Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the U.S. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status for the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyze and compare the results. The results show that applicants who were positioned as working below their skill level, regardless of gender had the lowest chances of getting called for a job interview. These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term, it can significantly hammer one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date. Why might this be the case? Pedulla conducted a follow-up study with 903 employers. He asked them about their ideas of applicants with each kind of employment history, and how likely they would be to recommend each kind of candidate to an interview. The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed. The results of studies suggest that work below skill level signals to employers men’s incompetence and a lack of commitment. This is a disturbing reminder that the sword of gender bias (偏见) does in fact cut both ways. 21. Why do many people choose jobs below their skill level? A. They fear bearing duties. B. They face a tough economy. C. They lack-self-confidence. D. They pursue better-paying jobs. 22. How do the researchers carry out the first study? A.By making comparisons. B. By doing surveys. C. By conducting interviews. D. By researching examples. 23. What is the employers’ idea according to the follow-up study? A. Men are more likely to get promoted. B. Women are more devoted and capable. C. Women behave better in jobs below skill level. D Men show talents in work of the relevant level. B “No!” That’s the only word we hear in the latest cute baby video to go viral. But it’s not the words that baby Orla says that has made this video so popular. It’s the fact that she clearly imitates (模仿) the distinctive Scouse accent (口音) from Liverpool. This now-famous baby may only have been born in 2022, but the different accents of babbling (咿哑声) babies have been studied for many years. A study from 2009 found that French babies tend to cry with a rising intonation, while German babies’ cries often have a falling intonation. Other studies have shown American and French babies reflecting syllables (音节) from English and French respectively, and that babies with parents who speak a tonal (声调的) language, like Mandarin, had a greater range of tones in their crying. So why does this happen? As children develop, they practise making the sounds of the language that they hear around them. It’s natural that they pick up the sounds around them. In fact, babies start to learn language from their mother from three months before birth. However, it’s not just the language of immediate family and caregivers that has an impact. Professor Caroline Floccia highlights studies suggesting that children are more likely to learn the accent of their environment than that of a parent who has an accent that is foreign to that location. Why is this important to know? Well, what it shows us is that babies are learning language through practice, and that the more time that parents spend interacting with their children, the greater opportunity for this. While babbling babies may not be able to say many words, studies estimate that they can understand many times the number of words than those that they can actually say. Giving babies exposure to a greater number of words allows them to better build their vocabulary. 24. What makes the video of baby Orla so popular? A. Her cute appearance. B. Her ability to say “No”. C. Her clear pronunciation. D. Her Scouse accent imitation. 25. What does the underlined word “respectively” mean in paragraph 2 ? A. Individually. B. Apparently. C. Abnormally. D. Identically. 26. What does Professor Caroline Floccia stress? A. Babysitters have no effect on children’s accent. B. Children will always learn the accent of their parents. C. Environment has more impacts on babies’ language learning. D. Children are more likely to learn the accent of the foreigners. 27. What does the passage imply about babies’ language learning abilities? A. Babies can only understand a limited number of words. B. More interactions can develop babies’ language learning. C. Babies’ babbling is not an indication of their language learning. D. Babies’ language learning is not affected by parental interaction. C I came across the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less from a library app and I can say that after reading, it did not disappoint. The book fits into the personal development category. It talks about how important it is to focus on absolutely important things and remove the unnecessary distractions. The common problem, Greg McKeown says, is spotting the important things. Essentialism means continuously defining where we can create the most value, then finding ways to execute these tasks most effortlessly. In Essentialism, McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the pursuit of less. More importantly, by applying a more selective standard for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter. McKeown further explores the difference between an essentialist and a non-essentialist. He gives fantastic and relatable examples from his life as well as from others to illustrate how functioning as a non-essentialist is harmful for both you and those around you. He says the primary difference in both of them is the one who says yes to everything and the other (the essentialist) says yes only to the things that matter. He also tells that a non-essentialist will commit to everything and put his personal priorities (优先事项) on the side while that is opposite in case of the essentialist. Whether it is in work-life or personal life, a non-essentialist will try to do more by quick-fix solutions but an essentialist will focus on removing barriers and nothing else. He also gives us examples of famous people like Mahatma Gandhi who followed essentialism. Finally, the book tells us how to set out the important things in our life — like a routine of 8 hours of sleep, daily journal or playing or relaxing every day to let our minds rest. In today’s fast-paced life, McKeown says, restfulness is a precious escape from the noisy world. 28. What does the underlined word “execute” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Carry out. B. Switch between. C. Watch out for. D. Get away from. 29. What is mainly stressed in paragraph 3? A. The significance of essentialism. B. The inspiration for the book. C. Achievements of essentialists. D. Strategies for pursuing less. 30. Which of the following is a feature of essentialists? A. Commitment to daily work. B. High efficiency in work. C. Positive influence by celebrities. D. Concentration on priorities. 31. What does McKeown suggest people do? A. Avoid tiring work if possible. B. Find meaning in everyday life. C. Take a break when necessary. D. Remain restless and unmotivated. D A man with Parkinson’s（帕金森）disease has experienced a substantial improvement in his ability to walk after being fitted with a device that electrically stimulates his spinal cord（脊髓）. The findings, although based on one person, suggest this could be used to treat movement disorders. Treatments for Parkinson’s disease include drugs that target parts of the brain which regulates movement, as well as deep-brain stimulation, which changes the electrical signals that cause symptoms. However, many people don’t respond to these treatments, particularly if their condition is advanced, says Courtine. He and his colleagues wanted to find out whether directly stimulating the spinal cord in a person with severe Parkinson’s disease could help. The team designed the device that specifically targets neurons（神经元）in the spine that are activated when legs walk, which showed promise in non-human primates with Parkinson’s-like symptoms. To test it in a person, the researchers recruited a 62-year-old man called Marc, who has experienced Parkinson’s symptoms for around 30 years. These included pace freezing-sudden and temporary inability to move. The researchers first had to map the neurons in Marc’s spine. This helped to guide the application of stimulators so they would only target his legs’ neurons. They then placed sensors on Marc’s legs and shoes to monitor the electrical activity of the neurons that activate the muscles in these limbs and his feet. When these sensors detected this electrical activity, they activated the stimulators. After three months’ training using the stimulators, Marc more or less stopped experiencing pace freezing. Marc says that passing through narrow paths or turning had previously caused pace freezing, which led to him falling five or six times a day. Marc has now been using the stimulator for two years and says he hardly falls any more, allowing him to walk several kilometres at a time. The stimulation is personalised to Marc. Nevertheless, the team thinks a similar technique could help many people. But there are at least five more years of development before the treatment will reach people outside a trial, says Courtine. 32. Why does Courtine’s team design the device? A. Conventional treatments help little. B. Patients suffer from deep-brain stimulation. C. The device is much cheaper. D. The medicine has side-effects. 33. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The procedure of the treatment. B. The effects of the research. C. The function of stimulators. D. The prediction of researchers. 34. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. Marc is dissatisfied with the treatment. B. Marc recovers after three-month’s training. C. The device is specially adjusted for Marc. D. The device has been used widely. 35. What is the limitation of this research? A. Small sample. B. Low technology. C. High cost. D. Inconvenient operation. 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。 Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often ignored in our fast- paced society. ____9____ A well-cared and healthy mind leads to improved emotions, better relationships, and a more positive outlook on life. ____10____ 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 cope with these emotions in a positive manner. In addition, when our minds are not clouded by negative thoughts or emotions it is easier to think clearly. ____11____ 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. ____12____ 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. ____13____ With the right support, we can all enjoy the benefits of a healthy mind. A. Turn to friends or families. B. They strongly connect with others. C. Physical health has been a problem. D. So ways to keep positive must be found. E. And a clear mind 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 (共三节，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。 13-year-old Rylee Stuart was digging into her packet of Doritos when she came across a very rare puff chip (炸薯条) that changed her life. Rylee, instead of eating the chip ____41____, decided to share her find with her internet friends—asking them what’s the right way to eat this chip. The Tik-Tok video of the chip went viral with recording 6million ____42____ and suggestions came pouring in with people asking her to put this chip on E-bay to see how much the chip will ____43____ for. The teen took the ____44____ seriously and did ____45____ just that—shared the picture of her ____46____ chip on E-bay. Before her listing (产品页面) was ____47____, it fetched the bid (竞价) of around $l00, 000. But that’s not it; the listing and the viral Tik-Tok video caught the ____48____ of Doritos Chief Marketing Officer Vandita Pandey. Rylee would never have ____49____ that a simple Tik-Tok video would turn her into an ____50____ celebrity. Besides gaining ____51____ on the internet—Rylee also caught the eye of Doritos Chief Marketing Officer Vandita Pandey. In an interview, Vandita mentioned how they had been ____52____ the story of the young Miss Stuart and loved her entrepreneurial (企业家的) ____53____, They ____54____ gave her $20, 000 as a reward for having such keen ____55____ skills. 41. A. mindlessly B. fearlessly C. thankfully D. gracefully 42. A. reports B. copies C. views D. orders 43. A. call B. pay C. take D. sell 44. A. reason B. instruction C. advice D. explanation 45. A. nervously B. exactly C. unwillingly D. unexpectedly 46. A. unique B. delicious C. precious D. familiar 47. A. made up B. taken down C. signed up D. passed down 48. A. imagination B. meaning C. attention D. point 49. A. found B. remembered C. admitted D. imagined 50. A. overnight B. envious C. excited D. ambitious 51. A. fortune B. popularity C. respect D. sympathy 52. A. retelling B. continuing C. following D. interpreting 53. A. leadership B. spirit C. courage D. determination 54. A. also B. still C. almost D. even 55. A. observational B. social C. acting D. persuading 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 There ______56______ (be)so many different styles of Western art over the centuries. Here, let's look at the brief introduction of Western art. During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was _______57_______(represent) religious themes. Their works were often primitive and two dimensional. This ______58_________ (gradual) changed in the 13th century with a painter, whose paintings are set apart from others by their realistic human faces and deep _______59_________(emotion) impact. During the Renaissance, new ideas and values slowly replaced _____60_______ (that) held in the Middle Ages. Painters began to concentrate less on religion and adopt a more humanistic attitude __61___ life. Some influential painters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo produced some of the greatest works _____62____ Europe had ever seen. With time going by, great changes took place in society and these changes ______63_______(lead) to new painting styles. There followed Impressionism, and some famous artists also emerged in this period. After Impressionism, subsequent artists began to ask what art is. Some gave ____64_____ (they) paintings a realistic but dream-like quality while others turned to abstract art. Maybe, no one can predict _____65_____ painting styles will be like in the future. 第三节 单词拼写 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。 66.The crowd p________________(惊慌) at the sound of the guns and began to run around. 67. The very i______________(有影响力的) man in the government shows his great concern about the surviving victims in the disaster. 68.I get r____________(恢复精力的)through climbing spend more time with my dad, and get to meet new friends. 69.I feel more d__________(充满活力的)and stronger than ever, in both body and mind. 70.There is no doubt that some factories which pour waste water and the visitors who throw garbage into the lake will get f_________________(罚款). 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 你校近期要举办一场以“Impressive changes around me”为主题的摄影展，请你代表学生会给外教Roy写封邮件邀请他参加，内容包括： 1. 时间和地点；2. 活动特色；3. 你的期待。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Roy, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours , Students’ Union 第二节（满分25分） 48. 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。 It was another competition day. A tall official was checking all the athletes. “Number Three. John Fisher.” John nodded while a ripple of goosebumps (一阵鸡皮疙瘩) shot up his backbone. He should be calm as he had trained pretty hard for the race. However, he had a headache and a sense of imbalance from his poor sleep the night before, Scenes of the last competition filled his head, when he had put in a good effort, doing what he thought was enough only to see another man beat him. The bitter taste of loss spread slowly in his mouth even now. Suddenly, John felt a “man” in black standing beside him, who looked quite familiar. He looked at John and sneered (讥笑), “Hey. You are not good enough. You’re going to fail like in the last competition!” How dare he say that? John angrily punched （拳打） him, who, however, disappeared into thin air. John remembered the early mornings when he was the first to arrive at the training ground, pushing himself through one more set of exercises each time. Determined not to let this negative voice affect him, he took a deep breath and looked ahead. “Now, everyone, follow me,” the official said and led the group into the arena (运动场). John looked over at the other competitors, each dressed in a similar uniform, well-trained and prepared. John knew he had a tough race ahead of him. The “man” appeared and sneered again “Good luck. You’re going to need it!” Ignoring the “man” and the competitors, John placed his fingers against the starting line and put his body in position. “What should I do first?” he wondered, All the strategies he had planned the night before were gone. He could feel the eye of the crowd on him and he wasn’t ready. Paragraph 1: Bang! John dashed out, but his foot almost slipped. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The “man” in black appeared and congratulated him, too. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null1 高二英语开学检测英语试题 202502 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。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，将答案写在答题卡上， 写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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. Why did the man fail to see the film last Sunday? A. He wasn’t interested in it. B. He didn’t get a ticket. C. He worked overtime. 2. Where might the speakers be? A. In an office. B. In a bank. C. In a restaurant. 3. When was the first edition of the Handbook of the Belt and Road published? A. In 2010. B. In 2018. C. In 2023. 4. What does the man mean in the end? A. Going to the zoo can make him feel happy. B. He seldom went to the zoo in his childhood. C. It may be not good to keep animals in the zoo. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A rare flower. B. An exhibition. C. A garden. 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、7题。 2 6. Why does Grace decide to join the poetry club? A. She has a keen interest in poetry. B. She wants to win the competition. C. She needs to improve writing skills. 7. When does the conversation take place? A. At the end of the semester. B. In the middle of the semester. C. At the beginning of the semester. 听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。 8. How does Kristin look to Terry? A. Tired. B. Anxious. C. Excited. 9. What attracts Kristin most about Hangzhou? A. Its rich history. B. Its delicious food. C. Its beautiful scenery. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Waiter and customer. C. Tour guide and tourist. 听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Telling traffic rules. B. Conducting an interview. C. Sharing his experience. 12. What did Polly say about her first ride? A. She felt worried at first. B. All the riders were adults. C. People crashed into each other. 13. What does the woman think of the “bike bus”? A. It’s inconvenient. B. It’s dangerous. C. It’s helpful. 听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。 14. On which day did the university host the concert in Beijing? A. October 20th. B. October 21st. C. October 26th. 15. What did the students do after the concerts? A. They participated in the discussion. B. They had a scientific experiment. C. They gave a performance. 3 16. What are the speakers? A. Middle school students. B. High school students. C. College students. 听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。 17. Where did the mystery boxes originate from? A. Japan. B. China. C. England. 18. How can mystery boxes help suppliers? A. Raise the price. B. Keep costs down. C. Reduce waste. 19. What is the speaker’s attitude toward mystery boxes? A. Disapproving. B. Neutral. C. Favorable. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To introduce the history of gift giving. B. To recommend some good ways for shopping. C. To show the advantages and disadvantages of mystery boxes. 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 Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets. But it turns out that working in a job below your skill level harms your later chances of getting hired for a better-paying job more appropriate to your qualifications. Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2 , 420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the U.S. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status for the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyze and compare the results. The results show that applicants who were positioned as working below their skill level, regardless of gender had the lowest chances of getting called for a job interview. These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term, it can significantly hammer one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date. Why might this be the case? Pedulla conducted a follow-up study with 903 employers. He asked them about their ideas of applicants with each kind of employment history, and how likely 4 they would be to recommend each kind of candidate to an interview. The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed. The results of studies suggest that work below skill level signals to employers men’s incompetence and a lack of commitment. This is a disturbing reminder that the sword of gender bias (偏见) does in fact cut both ways. 21. Why do many people choose jobs below their skill level? A. They fear bearing duties. B. They face a tough economy. C. They lack-self-confidence. D. They pursue better-paying jobs. 22. How do the researchers carry out the first study? A.By making comparisons. B. By doing surveys. C. By conducting interviews. D. By researching examples. 23. What is the employers’ idea according to the follow-up study? A. Men are more likely to get promoted. B. Women are more devoted and capable. C. Women behave better in jobs below skill level. D. Men show talents in work of the relevant level. B “No!” That’s the only word we hear in the latest cute baby video to go viral. But it’s not the words that baby Orla says that has made this video so popular. It’s the fact that she clearly imitates (模仿) the distinctive Scouse accent (口音) from Liverpool. This now-famous baby may only have been born in 2022, but the different accents of babbling (咿哑声) babies have been studied for many years. A study from 2009 found that French babies tend to cry with a rising intonation, while German babies’ cries often have a falling intonation. Other studies have shown American and French babies reflecting syllables (音节) from English and French respectively, and that babies with parents who speak a tonal (声调的 ) language, like Mandarin, had a greater range of tones in their crying. So why does this happen? As children develop, they practise making the sounds of the language that they hear around them. It’s natural that they pick up the sounds around them. In fact, babies start to learn language from their mother from three months before birth. However, it’s not just the language of immediate family and caregivers that has an impact. Professor Caroline 5 Floccia highlights studies suggesting that children are more likely to learn the accent of their environment than that of a parent who has an accent that is foreign to that location. Why is this important to know? Well, what it shows us is that babies are learning language through practice, and that the more time that parents spend interacting with their children, the greater opportunity for this. While babbling babies may not be able to say many words, studies estimate that they can understand many times the number of words than those that they can actually say. Giving babies exposure to a greater number of words allows them to better build their vocabulary. 24. What makes the video of baby Orla so popular? A. Her cute appearance. B. Her ability to say “No”. C. Her clear pronunciation. D. Her Scouse accent imitation. 25. What does the underlined word “respectively” mean in paragraph 2 ? A. Individually. B. Apparently. C. Abnormally. D. Identically. 26. What does Professor Caroline Floccia stress? A. Babysitters have no effect on children’s accent. B. Children will always learn the accent of their parents. C. Environment has more impacts on babies’ language learning. D. Children are more likely to learn the accent of the foreigners. 27. What does the passage imply about babies’ language learning abilities? A. Babies can only understand a limited number of words. B. More interactions can develop babies’ language learning. C. Babies’ babbling is not an indication of their language learning. D. Babies’ language learning is not affected by parental interaction. C I came across the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less from a library app and I can say that after reading, it did not disappoint. The book fits into the personal development category. It talks about how important it is to focus on absolutely important things and remove the unnecessary distractions. The common problem, Greg McKeown says, is spotting the important things. Essentialism means continuously defining where we can create the most value, then finding ways to execute these tasks most effortlessly. In Essentialism, McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the pursuit of less. More 6 importantly, by applying a more selective standard for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter. McKeown further explores the difference between an essentialist and a non-essentialist. He gives fantastic and relatable examples from his life as well as from others to illustrate how functioning as a non-essentialist is harmful for both you and those around you. He says the primary difference in both of them is the one who says yes to everything and the other (the essentialist) says yes only to the things that matter. He also tells that a non-essentialist will commit to everything and put his personal priorities (优先事项) on the side while that is opposite in case of the essentialist. Whether it is in work-life or personal life, a non-essentialist will try to do more by quick-fix solutions but an essentialist will focus on removing barriers and nothing else. He also gives us examples of famous people like Mahatma Gandhi who followed essentialism. Finally, the book tells us how to set out the important things in our life — like a routine of 8 hours of sleep, daily journal or playing or relaxing every day to let our minds rest. In today’s fast-paced life, McKeown says, restfulness is a precious escape from the noisy world. 28. What does the underlined word “execute” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Carry out. B. Switch between. C. Watch out for. D. Get away from. 29. What is mainly stressed in paragraph 3? A. The significance of essentialism. B. The inspiration for the book. C. Achievements of essentialists. D. Strategies for pursuing less. 30. Which of the following is a feature of essentialists? A. Commitment to daily work. B. High efficiency in work. C. Positive influence by celebrities. D. Concentration on priorities. 31. What does McKeown suggest people do? A. Avoid tiring work if possible. B. Find meaning in everyday life. C. Take a break when necessary. D. Remain restless and unmotivated. D Aman with Parkinson’s（帕金森）disease has experienced a substantial improvement in his ability to walk after being fitted with a device that electrically stimulates his spinal cord（脊髓）. The findings, although based on one person, suggest this could be used to treat movement disorders. Treatments for Parkinson’s disease include drugs that target parts of the brain which regulates movement, as well as deep-brain stimulation, which changes the electrical signals that cause symptoms. However, many people don’t respond to these treatments, particularly if their condition is advanced, says Courtine. He and his colleagues wanted to find out whether directly stimulating the spinal cord in a 7 person with severe Parkinson’s disease could help. The team designed the device that specifically targets neurons（神经元）in the spine that are activated when legs walk, which showed promise in non-human primates with Parkinson’s-like symptoms. To test it in a person, the researchers recruited a 62-year-old man called Marc, who has experienced Parkinson’s symptoms for around 30 years. These included pace freezing-sudden and temporary inability to move. The researchers first had to map the neurons in Marc’s spine. This helped to guide the application of stimulators so they would only target his legs’ neurons. They then placed sensors on Marc’s legs and shoes to monitor the electrical activity of the neurons that activate the muscles in these limbs and his feet. When these sensors detected this electrical activity, they activated the stimulators. After three months’ training using the stimulators, Marc more or less stopped experiencing pace freezing. Marc says that passing through narrow paths or turning had previously caused pace freezing, which led to him falling five or six times a day. Marc has now been using the stimulator for two years and says he hardly falls any more, allowing him to walk several kilometres at a time. The stimulation is personalised to Marc. Nevertheless, the team thinks a similar technique could help many people. But there are at least five more years of development before the treatment will reach people outside a trial, says Courtine. 32. Why does Courtine’s team design the device? A. Conventional treatments help little. B. Patients suffer from deep-brain stimulation. C. The device is much cheaper. D. The medicine has side-effects. 33. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The procedure of the treatment. B. The effects of the research. C. The function of stimulators. D. The prediction of researchers. 34. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. Marc is dissatisfied with the treatment. B. Marc recovers after three-month’s training. C. The device is specially adjusted for Marc. D. The device has been used widely. 35. What is the limitation of this research? A. Small sample. B. Low technology. C. High cost. D. Inconvenient operation. 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。 8 Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often ignored in our fast- paced society. ____9____ A well-cared and healthy mind leads to improved emotions, better relationships, and a more positive outlook on life. ____10____ 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 cope with these emotions in a positive manner. In addition, when our minds are not clouded by negative thoughts or emotions it is easier to think clearly. ____11____ 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. ____12____ 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. ____13____ With the right support, we can all enjoy the benefits of a healthy mind. A. Turn to friends or families. B. They strongly connect with others. C. Physical health has been a problem. D. So ways to keep positive must be found. E. And a clear mind 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 (共三节，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。 13-year-old Rylee Stuart was digging into her packet of Doritos when she came across a very rare puff chip (炸薯条 ) that changed her life. Rylee, instead of eating the chip ____41____, decided to share her find with her internet friends—asking them what’s the right way to eat this chip. The Tik-Tok video of the chip went viral with recording 6million ____42____ and suggestions came pouring in with people asking her to put this chip on E-bay to see how much the chip will ____43____ for. The teen took the ____44____ seriously and did ____45____ just 9 that—shared the picture of her ____46____ chip on E-bay. Before her listing (产品页面) was ____47____, it fetched the bid (竞价) of around $l00, 000. But that’s not it; the listing and the viral Tik-Tok video caught the ____48____ of Doritos Chief Marketing Officer Vandita Pandey. Rylee would never have ____49____ that a simple Tik-Tok video would turn her into an ____50____ celebrity. Besides gaining ____51____ on the internet—Rylee also caught the eye of Doritos Chief Marketing Officer Vandita Pandey. In an interview, Vandita mentioned how they had been ____52____ the story of the young Miss Stuart and loved her entrepreneurial (企业家的) ____53____, They ____54____ gave her $20, 000 as a reward for having such keen ____55____ skills. 41. A. mindlessly B. fearlessly C. thankfully D. gracefully 42. A. reports B. copies C. views D. orders 43. A. call B. pay C. take D. sell 44. A. reason B. instruction C. advice D. explanation 45. A. nervously B. exactly C. unwillingly D. unexpectedly 46. A. unique B. delicious C. precious D. familiar 47. A. made up B. taken down C. signed up D. passed down 48. A. imagination B. meaning C. attention D. point 49. A. found B. remembered C. admitted D. imagined 50. A. overnight B. envious C. excited D. ambitious 51. A. fortune B. popularity C. respect D. sympathy 52. A. retelling B. continuing C. following D. interpreting 53. A. leadership B. spirit C. courage D. determination 54. A. also B. still C. almost D. even 55. A. observational B. social C. acting D. persuading 第二节 (共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10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。 There ______56______ (be)so many different styles of Western art over the centuries. Here, let's look at the brief introduction of Western art. During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was _______57_______(represent) religious themes. Their works were often primitive and two dimensional. This ______58_________ (gradual) changed in the 13th century with a painter, whose paintings are set apart from others by their realistic human faces and deep _______59_________(emotion) impact. During the Renaissance, new ideas and values slowly replaced _____60_______ (that) held in the Middle Ages. Painters began to concentrate less on religion and adopt a more humanistic attitude __61___ life. Some influential painters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo produced 10 some of the greatest works _____62____ Europe had ever seen. With time going by, great changes took place in society and these changes ______63_______(lead) to new painting styles. There followed Impressionism, and some famous artists also emerged in this period. After Impressionism, subsequent artists began to ask what art is. Some gave ____64_____ (they) paintings a realistic but dream-like quality while others turned to abstract art. Maybe, no one can predict _____65_____ painting styles will be like in the future. 第三节 单词拼写 (共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分) 根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。 66.The crowd p________________(惊慌) at the sound of the guns and began to run around. 67. The very i______________(有影响力的 ) man in the government shows his great concern about the surviving victims in the disaster. 68.I get r____________(恢复精力的)through climbing spend more time with my dad, and get to meet new friends. 69.I feel more d__________(充满活力的)and stronger than ever, in both body and mind. 70.There is no doubt that some factories which pour waste water and the visitors who throw garbage into the lake will get f_________________(罚款). 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 你校近期要举办一场以“Impressive changes around me”为主题的摄影展，请你代表学 生会给外教 Roy写封邮件邀请他参加，内容包括： 1. 时间和地点；2. 活动特色；3. 你的期待。 注意：1. 写作词数应为 80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Roy, _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours , Students’ Union 第二节（满分 25分） 11 48. 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。 It was another competition day. A tall official was checking all the athletes. “Number Three. John Fisher.” John nodded while a ripple of goosebumps (一阵鸡皮疙瘩) shot up his backbone. He should be calm as he had trained pretty hard for the race. However, he had a headache and a sense of imbalance from his poor sleep the night before, Scenes of the last competition filled his head, when he had put in a good effort, doing what he thought was enough only to see another man beat him. The bitter taste of loss spread slowly in his mouth even now. Suddenly, John felt a “man” in black standing beside him, who looked quite familiar. He looked at John and sneered (讥笑), “Hey. You are not good enough. You’re going to fail like in the last competition!” How dare he say that? John angrily punched （拳打） him, who, however, disappeared into thin air. John remembered the early mornings when he was the first to arrive at the training ground, pushing himself through one more set of exercises each time. Determined not to let this negative voice affect him, he took a deep breath and looked ahead. “Now, everyone, follow me,” the official said and led the group into the arena (运动场). John looked over at the other competitors, each dressed in a similar uniform, well-trained and prepared. John knew he had a tough race ahead of him. The “man” appeared and sneered again “Good luck. You’re going to need it!” Ignoring the “man” and the competitors, John placed his fingers against the starting line and put his body in position. “What should I do first?” he wondered, All the strategies he had planned the night before were gone. He could feel the eye of the crowd on him and he wasn’t ready. Paragraph 1: Bang! John dashed out, but his foot almost slipped. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The “man” in black appeared and congratulated him, too. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 12 null 高二开学检测英语试题答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1~5 BABCA 6~10 ACCBA 11~15 BACCA 16~20 BACBC 第2部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 21--23 BAC 24--27 DACB 28--31 AADC 32--35 AACA 36--40 FGDBA 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41--45 ACDCB 46--50 ABCDA 51--55 BCBDA 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 56. have been 57. to represent 58. gradually 59. emotional 60. those 61.to/ towards 62.that 63.led 64. their 65.what 第三节 单词拼写 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 66. panicked 67. influential 68. refreshed 69. dynamic 70. fined 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分） One possible version: Dear Roy, How is it going? I’m writing to invite you to attend a photography exhibition held in our school, whose theme is “Impressive changes around me”. Here is some detailed information. The exhibition will last for about three hours in the school hall on Feb. 15th. In addition, the exhibition will feature about fifty students’ works centering on the ways people live and work in this fast-developing city. You will surely be amazed by the brilliant pictures and thus more familiar with the city. I would be very joyful if you could come. I’m looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Students’ Union 第二节(满分25分) Paragraph 1: Bang! John dashed out, but his foot almost slipped. He quickly regained his balance, his heart pounding in his chest. The adrenaline surged through him, pushing him forward. He focused on the track ahead, blocking out the cheers and jeers of the crowd. His muscles worked in perfect harmony, each stride bringing him closer to the finish line. As he rounded the final bend, he saw the leaders just ahead. With a final burst of speed, he sprinted towards them, his lungs burning and his legs screaming in protest. But he didn’t let up, his determination propelling him forward. To his surprise, he crossed the finish line in second place, just inches behind the winner. Paragraph 2: The “man” in black appeared and congratulated him, too. “Well done, John,” he said, his tone no longer sneering but genuinely impressed. “You’ve come a long way. Remember, it’s not about winning every time, it’s about pushing yourself to be better, about facing your fears and rising above them.” John stared at the “man”, realizing he was a figment of his own doubts and insecurities. “Thanks,” he muttered, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He turned to his coach and teammates, who were cheering him on. For the first time, he felt like he truly belonged. He knew he still had a lot to learn and many more races to run, but today, he had proven to himself that he could compete with the best. And that, he thought, was victory enough. 录音原文 Text 1 M: Did you go to see Disney’s musical fairy tale Wish last Sunday? W: Yes. It was brilliant. What about you? M: Not yet. Someone I work with went and said it was wonderful. I wish I’d been able to get a ticket. Text 2 W: What a busy day! By the way, have we received payment for the overseas order we delivered last week? M: Yes. The cheque came in our company this morning. I’ll be depositing it during our lunch break. Text 3 M: You look happy, Alice. Any good news? W: The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released two books to mark its 10th anniversary. They are Belt and Road Initiative: Past, Today and Future, and the English-language version of the 2023 edition of the Handbook of the Belt and Road. M: Really? You know the latter was first published 5 years ago. Text 4 M: Where would you like to go most in your childhood? W: The zoo. I can observe the behaviors and characteristics of the creatures. It’s an enjoyable and educational experience for me. M: But is it the best environment for the animals? Text 5 M: Wow, how beautiful the flower is! What is it? W: It’s the Florida Ghost Orchid. It gets its name from its white flower, which looks like a ghost floating in the air. It was recently transported to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in southwest London, where it is on display . Text 6 W: James, ⑦glad to meet you here after the long summer vacation. Have you decided which club to join this semester? M: Not yet, Grace. Do you know about any introductions of clubs? W: Yeah! You can go to the dance club. It has ballroom dance and Latin-American dance. M: As a matter of fact, what I want to learn is Hip-hop dance. Well, what’s your choice? W: ⑥I have decided to take part in the poetry club. Mainly because I’m an inborn poetry lover. M: Can you tell me more about the poetry club? W: It is the regular provider of poetry readings, and it’s open to the public every Thursday. The club members also have a chance to attend art festivals and poetry competitions. M: There are so many activities in the poetry club. ⑦You will be extremely busy this semester. W: ⑦Yes. I’m looking forward to these activities. Text 7 M: Hello, Kristin. Welcome back. ⑧You are on top of the world. W: Yeah, Terry. It’s lovely to see you again. M: How was your trip in Hangzhou? W: Much fun. ⑨In addition to its rich history and quiet and beautiful scenery, the unique cuisine appeals to me most. It has a great variety of flavors. M: Wow, what kind of food did you taste? W: Xihu cuyu, the fried shrimp with Longjing tea and Dongpo rou. Visitors can experience the local culture through casual snacks. Have you ever been to Hangzhou? M: No. I’d really like to go there on annual leave next year. Well, I parked the car in the parking lot. Is this all your luggage? W: Yes. But the suitcase is very heavy. ⑩I brought some special products for you and others in our office. Text 8 M: ⑪Good morning everyone, welcome to our program. Every Friday in Glasgow, Scotland, we can see kids go to school on a “bike bus”. Today, we present to you Jo Wright, the initiator of the “bike bus”. W: Hi, everyone. My name’s Jo Wright. I’m glad to be here today. M: OK. So how did the “bike bus” get its name? W: We have a set route. We go at a set time, and there are stops on the way. So that’s why we’re like a bus. M: When did it begin to be popular? W: The “bike bus” became popular in the Spanish town of Vic in 2021, and since then it has been spreading across the world. M: Did everyone feel good during their first ride? W: ⑫A mother named Polly told me that the first time she went on the “bike bus”, she was a bit nervous. She thought there were many kids there. Surely, people would have crashed into each other. That was a bit terrifying. But actually, all the kids knew they just had to keep a bit of space around them. The grown-ups were between the kids and the traffic. And it was fine. M: Do you think it is a fun way for kids to get to school? W: ⑬Yes. And it’s good for health and the environment. Text 9 M: Emily, ⑭the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences hosted concerts on Oct. 20th and 21st, 2023 in Zhejiang province, and five days later in Beijing. Have you heard of it? W: Yes, my brother told it to me. Italian flutist Andrea Ceccomori and pianist Sebastiano Brusco were invited to perform. The concerts were part of the university’s Voice of Autumn Art Feast, a seasonal art and music festival, and the Conversation with Masters series, under which international artists are invited to give lectures, exhibitions and concerts. M: When was the Conversation with Masters series founded? W: In 2017 in line with the idea of combining science and art education promoted by former professor and famous physicist, Tsung-dao Lee. M: That’s true. ⑮And after the concerts, students discussed topics related to art and culture with the musicians, during which Italians gave demonstrations while answering questions about technology. The students were very enthusiastic about music. W: They were great ways for students to spread beauty and peace all over the world through music. M: Yes. And the university thinks they can stimulate students’ creativity and sense of humanism. W: ⑯I expect to pass the college entrance examination and be admitted to this university next year. M: ⑯Me too. I believe we can make it! I’m with you refuel. Text 10 M: Most of us know what it’s like to get presents from friends. Whether it’s for a birthday or other celebration, it’s hard to beat the excitement of opening a carefully wrapped box to find something unexpected and perfect for you. Now, imagine if you could get the same feeling when you go shopping for yourself. That’s the feeling that comes from mystery boxes. ⑰Mystery boxes can be traced back to Japan’s toys and lucky bags. They contain a range of different products, which are sold at a lower price. The key thing is that customers don’t know what’s in the box before they buy. The pleasant surprise is not the only attraction of mystery boxes. They also allow people to try things that they otherwise wouldn’t. Seasonal vegetable mystery boxes might lead people to learn to cook new meals. They can also possibly offer great savings. ⑱For suppliers, it allows them to sell unwanted stock for a profit. This can help reduce waste. There is an obvious downside to mystery boxes—when you buy them, you don’t know what you’ll get! It may be that the goods inside are not to your taste. Or maybe the goods have a much lower value than the price of the box. ⑲So, mystery boxes are a fun way of reducing waste and making shopping more exciting. However, sometimes they will make you disappointed. ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null