广东省广州市白云区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

2024学年第二学期期末教学质量监测 高二英语（试题） 本试卷共10页，卷面满分130分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写学校、班级、姓名、试室号、座位号及准考证号，并用2B 铅笔填涂准考证号。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铅笔在答题卡上将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笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。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 Do you love outdoor adventures? Do you want to learn how to save lives in the wild with limited resources? Join our courses on July 1, and you can earn a nationally recognized Wilderness First Aid certificate. Course Highlights From basic health checks to dealing with serious injuries, we’ve got you covered on all the common medical emergencies you might face in the wild. You’ll learn how to treat people even when resources are limited, keep everyone safe from common illnesses and injuries, and get tips from experienced instructors with real-life stories. Course Content Course 1: * Identify and treat common injuries and wounds in the wild. * Learn how to manage chest, belly, hips, and head injuries. Course 2: * Understand the uniqueness of wilderness medicine and scene safety concepts. * Learn basic patient assessment, physical examination, and gather essential physical information with the SAMPLE method. Course 3: * Learn to manage animal bites, stings, and temperature-related emergencies. * Understand why keeping camp clean is important and practise how to safely leave in an emergency. Course 4: * Explore and learn how to treat conditions involving the heart, lungs, brain, and other organs, and decide when emergency rescue is required. * Master preventive measures to reduce the risk of diseases in the wilderness. Course Fees Type Price Details Individual $200 Free digital emergency handbook Group $180/ person At least 3 participants Exclusive team rescue drills Corporate $1200 in total 8 to 15 participants Flexible training schedule Early Bird Offer: 20% off before June 15! Contact: 400-123-4567 1. What is one key feature of the courses? A. Comprehensive coverage. B. Client tailored training. C. Various hands-on activities. D. Interesting interactions. 2. Which course focuses on environmental emergencies? A. Course 1. B. Course 2. C. Course 3. D. Course 4. 3. How much should a ten-person company pay if it registers on June 1? A. $1600. B. $1440. C. $1200. D. $960. B While many artists fear AI’s growing role in creative fields, Canadian-Chinese artist Michelle Lee sees it as a new way of reimagining art. Through her groundbreaking DOUG robot series, Lee transforms technical errors and unpredictable machine behavior into collaborative (合作的) artistry, proving AI can enhance — not replace — human creativity. Lee’s journey began in 2015, with DOUG 1, a robot designed to copy her brushstrokes. Instead of perfect copies, its shaky lines, uneven marks became celebrated features. “Poeticizing error taught me that mistakes can lighten new ideas,” she says. In 2017, DOUG 2 was trained on Lee’ s past artworks, and this AI-powered robot generated original paintings. At a London exhibit, Lee co-signed pieces as “Lee-DOUG2,” symbolizing joint authorship. Later, DOUG 3 used New York City street camera data, tracking traffic and crowds, to guide robot movements, turning city rhythms into dynamic pictures. By 2024, DOUG 4 translated Lee’ s brainwaves into brushstrokes. Relaxed states produced flowing patterns; focused moments created sharp digital lines. At Davos 2025, the six robotic arms painted live using her brain activity, painting the Swiss Alps with Chinese ink. Albert Hu, an architect at the City College of New York who has studied the ways that humans and machines influence each other’s actions and behaviors, sees Lee’ s work as offering a different story about human-machine interactions. “We often get stuck in this mindset of AI competing with humans, and which one’s better,” he says. “AI is often characterized in the media and movies as enemy to human — something that can replace us or, even worse, become destructive. In Lee’ s works, I think, it’s no longer about competition, but co-production.” As generative AI raises concerns about stolen artwork, Lee said, “Artificial intelligence relies on human data, shaped by human preference, and it impacts human experiences in turn. Behind these technologies, there’s a lot of work and stuff that goes into making them. Art is a place where we can look into and show who’s really in charge.” 4. What is the main focus of the text? A. Impact of generative AI on art. B. Cooperation of human and AI in art. C. Development of AI art creativity. D. Relationship between artists and robots. 5. What did Lee gain from DOUG 1? A. Its errors influenced her choice of art sources. B. Its movements inspired her enthusiasm for art. C Its copies changed her way to train later robots. D. Its outcomes transformed her view of the robots’ role. 6. What does Albert Hu think of Lee’ s work? A. It restricts the traditional mindset of AI. B. It predicts the trend for co-work with AI. C. It challenges the previous view of AI and human. D. It confirms the direction of future art development. 7. What does Lee’s words imply in the last paragraph? A. AI remains human-driven. B. AI is a preferred partner. C. AI is essential for future art. D. AI works as a reliable tool. C Have you ever tried relaxing on a sunny beach, but your brain’s still stuck worrying? That’s because our brain tends to focus on the bad stuff. This is called “negativity bias (偏见)”, which helped our ancestors handle potential threats but now often traps us in cycles of overthinking. Psychologist Rick Hampson offers a science-backed solution in his book called Hardwiring Happiness. He explains that positive moments rarely leave a lasting mark unless we deliberately engage with them. This is where neuroplasticity, which means our brain can change and adapt based on what we do and think, comes in. Hampson’s research, beginning in the mid-2000s, started exploring how to use brain science to create lasting positive changes in the brain. By noticing and holding onto good experiences, we can activate our brain’s reward centers and promote positive changes. Although the sample size was small and lacked a control group, participants reported statistically feeling better, with improvements lasting up to two months. Then the HEAL method (Have a good experience, Enrich it, Absorb it, Link it to other experiences) was finally developed. Research shows that practices like mindfulness meditation (冥想) can be linked to changes in brain structure and function. Meditation and other thoughtful practices can promote neuroplasticity. Hampson also points out that social connections and feeling safe can reduce stress. He suggests that when we slow down and take a moment to feel close to friends, we’re changing our brain for the better. The real proof of Hampson’s approach lies in daily practice. He encourages people to engage in “mental hygiene” practices, which can be motivated by understanding how these activities benefit the brain. By asking ourselves if we’re a little happier, wiser, and more loving at the end of the day, we can take control of our well-being. In short, Hardwiring Happiness syncretizes brain science and practical daily habits. For those interested in transforming their well-being through science-backed methods, Hampson’s book provides valuable insights and techniques that can be easily integrated into everyday routines. By exploring Hardwiring Happiness, you can discover more about the science of happiness and learn practical techniques to enhance well-being. 8. What is the original function of “negativity bias”? A. To help humans to survive. B. To promote social connections. C. To remind people of bad things. D. To prevent people overthinking. 9. How does HEAL method work according to Hampson? A. By activating brain’s control centers. B. By strengthening positive experiences. C. By fighting against brain’s negativity bias. D. By removing negativity through meditation. 10. What does the underlined word “syncretizes” mean in the last paragraph? A. Bridges. B. Balances. C. Guides. D. Facilitates. 11. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To display a bias. B. To introduce a concept. C. To recommend a new book. D. To promote a new lifestyle. D Deep underneath the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean lies beautiful reefs colored by its algae (藻类). However, in the early 1980s, an El Niño heatwave led to mass-bleaching, which turned more than 90 percent of these corals a pale, lifeless white. When stronger El Niño events struck the area again in 2015–2016, biologist Tina Palacio observed a surprising phenomenon: some corals resisted bleaching or showed recovery. Her team later discoveryed that Pocillopora — the region’s primary reef-building coral — had gotten rid of their original algae and adopted heat-tolerant species. Corals typically provide nitrogen (氮气) to their resident algae and receive carbon in return for energy. “To maintain the algae’s survival and provide the nutrients required by the host there’s a really delicate and very complex nutritional relationship between the two,” Palacio says. Under heat stress, corals produce more nitrogen, which causes the algae to grow rapidly and divide more, storing the carbon and keeping it from their hosts. Palacio discovered that baby corals has learned not to overshare nitrogen with the algae. This way, they can live together harmoniously. And baby corals aren’t stuck in one place — they float freely in the ocean before settling down. This helps the species move to better waters or spread genes that let them handle heat. Researchers also found corals can act on their own. They have tiny hair-like structures called cilia that work like a cooling system, beating fast to make tiny whirlpools (漩涡) in the water and moving extra oxygen to areas that need it. These whirlpools stop oxygen from building up harmfully in one place. Although corals are adapting, they can’t outpace climate threats alone. It’s hard to go back after a bleaching event and see them dead. That gives us the motivation to use whatever skill is, whatever our passion is, to try to help. 12. Why does the author mention El Niño heatwaves twice? A. To stress the urgency of ocean conservation. B. To show the corals’ adaptation to heatwaves. C. To indicate the impact of climate change on corals. D. To highlight the relationship between corals and algae. 13. What do baby corals do to live with their algae? A. Sharing more carbon. B. Removing more algae. C. Moving to cooler areas. D. Reserving extra nitrogen. 14. How do coral cilia function? A. By storing extra oxygen. B. By redistributing oxygen. C. By releasing oxygen quickly. D. By changing oxygen into nitrogen. 15. What message does the author want to convey? A. Coral bleaching calls for human protection. B. Humans need more passion to protect ocean species. C. Coral protection is our duty despite its self-adjustment. D. Coral adaptation is unavoidable in spite of humans’ help. 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。 In the depths of a forest in Northland, New Zealand, an architectural exploration is underway. ____16____ Architect Brett Hulley and his wife Rose, driven by this vision, began their home-building journey. Initially, the couple wanted a wild piece of land for ecological restoration. Luck led them in 2016 to Pataua North, covered with native forest. ____17____ Brett designed the house to suit the site and natural conditions. The living, dining, and kitchen area face north, while bedrooms and a toilet are to the south, with an outdoor shower nearby in the forest. ____18____ Every room has natural air flow, and high-level windows in the roof let out hot air in summer. This connection to nature helps people value the environment and live in an eco-friendly way. ____19____ Local trees are the main building materials. Imperfect layered wood is used for the outer covering and inner panels. Long-lasting wood is used for furniture and built-in tables and bench seats.Internal doors are made from recycled wood from Rose’ s parents’ old kitchen. Even tree branches and trunks are cleverly integrated into the structure and joinery. The house is connected to New Zealand’s electricity system, which uses mostly renewable energy. It also has a 40,000-litre rainwater tank and a worm farm to treat wastewater. Their journey was full of challenges. ____20____ The house stands as a model of sustainable living, combining human comfort with environmental care. For Brett and Rose, their journey is more than building a house. It’s about creating a life surrounded by nature they cherish and protect. A. Natural materials are used throughout the house. B. It aims to find harmony between humans and nature. C. Large windows capture the winter sun and block summer heat. D. They decided to carefully protect what’s here instead of rewilding. E. The couple are proud of the family for making their dream come true. F. Brett was inspired to look for architecture that connects them with nature. G. But it showed how thoughtful design and respect for nature can create a home. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I sat by the window, flipping through William Wordsworth’s poem, The Prelude. In it, he ____21____ a dream where an Arab horseman carries a stone and a shell. The stone ____22____ science, the shell poetry. Both are in urgent danger, and Wordsworth firmly believes that poetry and imagination should hold ____23____ importance to reason and science in inspiring the human soul. Then, my thoughts turned to Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species. His theory ____24____ overturned the sense of human uniqueness, yet it revealed the profound ____25____ in all life. I closed my eyes and imagined myself walking through 19th-century London. Wordsworth and I stood by a quiet ____26____. He stared into the distance and whispered, “Kristine, nature follows scientific laws yet carries poetic charm.” The lake shines as if in ____27____. Next, I was in Darwin’s study. Buried in test samples and papers, he ____28____ and said, “Kristine, nature’s mysteries are everywhere. Every ____29____ tells a story of life. These flowers, so simple, are like silent poems.” Standing between them, I felt the conflict and ____30____ of science and poetry. Science is the ____31____ that shapes our understanding. ____32____, poetry is the essence that brings it to life. They depend on each other, forming a complete picture of how humans ____33____ the world. Back in ____34____, the noise of the city outside made me realize I’m living in the present, not the 19th century. I was filled with wonder for science and poetry. They are like ____35____ stars in the night sky, each shining brightly and lighting our way forward. 21. A. realized B. described C. kept D. pursued 22. A. dominates B. influences C. symbolizes D. disturbs 23. A. equal B. lasting C. particular D. cultural 24. A. probably B. simply C. eventually D. completely 25 A. differences B. connections C. improvements D. effects 26. A. lakeside B. seashore C. pathway D. grassland 27. A. sympathy B. surprise C. agreement D. harmony 28. A. tried out B. looked up C. stressed out D. checked in 29. A. adventure B. secret C. word D. species 30. A. integration B. peace C. struggle D. resolution 31. A. language B. solution C. foundation D. discipline 32. A. Otherwise B. Meanwhile C. Thus D. Besides 33. A. perceive B. change C. conquer D. save 34. A. return B. history C. time D. reality 35. A. north B. rising C. twin D. golden 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 and Cambodia are deepening economic and trade cooperation, and promoting people-to-people bonds through cultural exchanges. ____36____ the Yungang Grottoes (石窟) in North China and Cambodia’ s Angkor Wat temple complex are 3,000 kilometers apart, now they are bringing the two countries ____37____ (close) together. Carved into cliffs (悬崖) in the 5th century, Yungang guarded China’s Overland Silk Road, with its caves ____38____ (feature) carvings of Central Asian merchants leading camel trains loaded with silk. Angkor Wat, dating back to the 12th century, was at its peak through the Maritime Silk Road, with stone walls showing Chinese ____39____ (trade) and Khmer (高棉) noblemen exchangeing fishery products. Since 2021, cultural ties ____40____ (strengthen) between Datong and Siem Reap (暹粒) . The exhibition “Re-find the Smile of Khmer” shows China’s technical contributions to Angkor Wat’s preservation and ____41____ (function) as Datong’ s understanding of its sister city’s cultural treasures. This collaboration goes beyond formal agreements. It is rooted in the ____42____ (share) heritage of both cities, representing Eastern values of peace, harmony and coexistence. Like Siem Reap, Datong served ____43____ a crossroads of civilizations. During the Tang Dynasty, the region hosted 16 ethnic groups, with cultural integration spanning thousands of years. It reflects ____44____ unity and diversity of China’s national identity. These cultural connections facilitate future collaboration between China and Cambodia, ____45____ ensures a more interconnected future for both nations. 第四部分 写作（共三节，满分50分） 第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词，请将答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。 46. The ground was ______ (冻住) solid. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. The most likely explanation is that his plane was ______ (延误). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. ______ (批评) will destroy a relationship and create feelings of failure. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. After hiking in the mountains, I got ______ (恢复精力) by the cool breeze. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. The plan will be ________ (呈递, 提交) to the committee for official approval. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 51. Don’t waste your time being eaten up with ______ (妒忌). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. The judge declared him ______ (无辜) after new evidence emerged. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. Women deserve to be treated with ______ (尊严). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 54. The ______ (赞助商) have taken safety and security measures to maintain normal order of sports contests. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. The cough is usually ______ (暂时的) and may actually be a sign that your body is healing. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第二节（满分15分） 56. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Alison打算在文学课上分享一首中国诗歌，希望听取你的意见，请写信回复她，具体内容包括： 1.推荐的诗人和诗歌； 2.推荐理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Alison, Thrilled to know you’re sharing Chinese poetry! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第三节（共1题，满分25分） 57. 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 Lila pulled at the worn edge of her blue-and-white socks. These were the socks her grandma had made for her tenth birthday. She pulled them up to her knees before her first middle school basketball game and she made the winning shot. From then on, she thought these socks could bring her good luck. After that, Lila only wore this pair of socks to games. She even skipped washing them because she thought washing would take away the luck. The team won many games, and Lila was good at passing and shooting. She joked about her “lucky socks,” but deep down, she really believed they helped. As the championship games got closer, Lila’s socks were getting old: the colors were fading, there was a hole near her heel, and they smelled a bit funny. Still, she didn’t want to change them. The first problem came in the semi-final. Lila’s foot slipped in her shoe during a layup (上篮), making her team suffer a loss because of her missing shot. She blamed her shoes, not the socks. In the final, the hole in her sock caught on a blister, leading to a fall. The other team stole the ball and sealed the victory. Lila sat on the bench, crying, as she stared at her socks. That night, Grandma came in with a new pair of socks, the same blue and white. “Real magic comes from practice, not from luck,” she said gently. Lila nodded. She knew the old socks had become a problem, not a help. Over the summer, Lila trained hard: running, passing the ball, lifting weights, and practicing shots.She wore the new socks, but they were just socks — comfortable and supportive. When the new season started, she felt stronger. The final championship game of this season came and Lila’s team faced a tough competitor. Lila tried her best to catch the ball and run toward the basket, moving fast. Time kicked fast and there were 10 seconds left in the game. Lila’s team was one point behind. Her teammate passed the ball to her. Lila glanced at her socks a reminder from her grandma. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back home, Grandma hugged her and took out the old socks. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024学年第二学期期末教学质量监测 高二英语（试题） 本试卷共10页，卷面满分130分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写学校、班级、姓名、试室号、座位号及准考证号，并用2B 铅笔填涂准考证号。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铅笔在答题卡上将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笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12 B 13. D 14. B 15. 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. G 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. Although##Though 37. closer 38. featuring 39. traders 40. have been strengthened 41. functions 42. shared 43. as 44. the 45. which 第四部分 写作（共三节，满分50分） 第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词，请将答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。 【46题答案】 【答案】frozen 【47题答案】 【答案】delayed 【48题答案】 【答案】Criticism 【49题答案】 【答案】refreshed 【50题答案】 【答案】presented##submitted 【51题答案】 【答案】envy 【52题答案】 【答案】innocent 【53题答案】 【答案】dignity 【54题答案】 【答案】sponsors 【55题答案】 【答案】temporary 第二节（满分15分） 【56题答案】 【答案】Dear Alison, Thrilled to know you’re sharing Chinese poetry! I strongly recommend Li Bai and his poem “Quiet Night Thought”. Li Bai is one of the most famous poets in Chinese history. His poem “Quiet Night Thought” is simple yet profound. It vividly describes the poet’s homesickness on a quiet night, which can deeply touch readers’ hearts. I believe it will be a great choice for your literature class sharing. Let me know if you need more details. Yours, Li Hua 第三节（共1题，满分25分） 【57题答案】 【答案】 Lila glanced at her socks, a reminder from her grandma. She remembered what Grandma had said: “Real magic comes from practice, not from luck.” With that in mind, she dribbled the ball quickly, dodged two defenders, and jumped high. The ball flew through the air and swished into the basket just as the buzzer rang. Her teammates rushed over, cheering loudly. Lila looked down at her new socks and smiled, knowing that it was her hard work, not luck, that had won the game. Back home, Grandma hugged her and took out the old socks. “I kept these because they remind us of how far you’ve come,” Grandma said gently. Lila touched the hole in the heel and realized that the old socks had taught her a valuable lesson: what truly matters is the effort we put in, not any imaginary luck. She decided to keep the old socks as a memory, while continuing to train hard with her new ones. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$