镇江地区四校2023-2024学年高二上学期10月联考
英语
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What time did Suzy leave home
A. 5:15. B. 5:00. C. 4:30.
2. What is the man’s suggestion
A. Going to the concert. B. Going to see a show. C. Just walking around.
3. What address is the woman looking for
A. 1660 Eighth Street. B. 1060 English Street. C. 6014 Eleventh Street.
4. Who are the speakers talking about
A. A librarian. B. An author. C. A teacher.
5. What gift will the woman probably get for Sarah
A. A theatre ticket. B. A schoolbag. C. A record.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7小题。
6. What can we learn about Mr. Stone
A. He is out for a meal. B. He is at a meeting. C. He is in his office.
7. What will the woman probably do next
A. Come again. B. Leave n message. C. Call back.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9小题。
8. What is the weather like
A. Cool. B. Hot. C. Warm.
9. What does the woman want to drink .
A. Beer. B. Apple juice. C. Soda water.
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12小题。
10. How does the man find parking nowadays
A. Quite easy. B. Rather difficult. C. Just fine.
11. What happened to Alice
A. She was caught in the traffic. B. She took the wrong road. C. She got hurt.
12. Where are the speakers
A. In the hospital. B. In the car. C. In the park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16小题。
13. What is the woman going to do
A. Hang out with her college friends.
B. Meet some customers.
C. Attend a get-together party.
14. What does the man advise the woman to wear
A. A pair of white shoes. B. A white diamond necklace. C. A purple dress.
15. Where will the man go first
A. To a school. B. To a shop. C. To his parents’ home.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Workmates. C. Classmates.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17. When will the swim classes begin
A. On April 29th. B. On April 30th. C. On May 1st.
18. How many swim classes are being offered
A. 10. B. 15. C. 20.
19. Why must some students come to the swim skill show
A. They have never attended Community Pool classes.
B. They want to pass the skill level test quickly.
C. They have no Level 3 certificate.
20. Who will rate the students’ skill level
A. The speaker. B. The local community. C. The instructors.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Elephant Conservation
Country: Thailand
This is a working vacation at a wildlife centre. Anyone can become a volunteer if he/she agrees to help the elephant keepers with tasks.
Daily tasks
Gather the elephants at 6:30 a.m. Take them to look for food in the forest. Clean the enclosure. Swim with the elephants in the lake in the afternoon. If volunteers want to relax after work, they can watch satellite television.
How this vacation helps
If these elephants hadn’t been rescued, they would still be living on the streets of Bangkok. A rural environment is much better for them than an urban environment where there is lots of pollution.
Gorilla Safari
Countries: Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
Departures: Aug.—Dec., 2—3 departures per month
Extra: gorilla permit ￡220
If you’re lucky, you’ll see lions, elephants and rhinos on safari. The highlight of the trip is the opportunity to see gorillas in the mountain forests. However, you must be in good health—if a gorilla caught a cold, it would be extremely harmful to its whole family.
How this vacation helps
There are only about 600 mountain gorillas left in the world as human activities have reduced the area where they can live. When you buy a permit, this will pay for the protection of the national park.
Polar Bear Watching
Country: Canada
Departures: sixty trips between Oct. 1—Nov. 19
Every October and November, groups of polar bears gather in Hudson Bay. As they are normally lonely creatures, this is unusual. The bears wait for the ocean to freeze so that they can hunt seals, so this is the perfect opportunity to see them.
How this vacation helps
If the Arctic ice cap melts due to global warming, polar bears will be in danger. We give a share of our profits to the Polar Bears Alive Charity.
Your comment
These awesome bears get all the liquid they need from their food.
21. What will an elephant volunteer do
A. Take food for elephants at 6:30 a.m. B. Sweep the houses of elephants.
C. Wash elephants in the lake in the afternoon. D. Watch satellite television on elephants.
22. What do we know about Gorilla Safari
A. You can find gorillas in Kenya and Canada.
B. You might get a cold in the mountain forests.
C. Visitors need to pay $220 to see 600 gorillas.
D. There are about 10 trips to visit gorillas.
23. What can we infer from the passage
A. Polar bears don’t need to drink water. B. Visitors can visit the three places in spring.
C. All three activities need pay money. D. The animals mentioned are all in danger.
B
Tu Youyou is a Chinese medical scientist, pharmaceutical (制药的) chemist, and educator best known for discovering artemisinin (also known as qinghao su). The discovery of artemisinin and its treatment of malaria are regarded as a significant breakthrough of tropical medicine in the 20th century and health improvement for people of tropical developing countries in South Asin, Africa, and South America.
For her work, Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in Clinical Medicine and the 2015 Nobel prize in Physiology (生理学) or Medicine. The Nobel Committee puts Tu’s work well by writing: “Malaria infects close to 200 million individuals yearly. Artemisinin is used in all malaria-ridden parts of the world. When used in combination treatment, it is estimated to reduce the death rate from malaria by more than 20% overall and by more than 30% in children. For Africa alone, this means that more than 100, 000 lives are saved each year.”
In China, Tu is known as a “sanwu scientist”. Tu has spent no time studying abroad, no membership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and no doctoral degree. The Xinhua News Agency has commented on the significance of Tu’s achievement, “Not only is Tu the first Chinese Nobel laureate (获奖者) in natural science, but also the first Nobel laureate who received all scientific training in China. The award she won made Chinese scientists gain tremendous confidence.”
As part of the program charged with finding a treatment for malaria, Tu was inspired by an ancient Chinese text which said qinghao was used to tackle intermittent fevers (间歇热) around 400 AD. In the herb Tu discovered a compound, now known as artemisinin, which proved an effective treatment for the infection. Tu herself volunteered to be the first human recipient.
An article Tu Youyou published in Nature in 2011 ended up with an insightful sentence. “It is my dream that Chinese medicine will help us conquer life-threatening diseases worldwide, and people across the globe will enjoy its benefits for health promotion,” Tu wrote.
24. What can we learn about qinghaosu
A. It was discovered in the 21st century. B It helps doctors cheek the infective disease.
C. It was first plied to physiology in 2011. D. It is beneficial to people in tropical areas.
25. What’s the second paragraph mainly about
A. The malaria’s effects on human health. B. The achievements made by Tu Youyou.
C. The importance of the Nobel Prize. D. The people’s suffering from infective diseases.
26. What can we infer about Tu Youyou from paragraph 3
A. She has set a good example for many Chinese scientists.
B. She has studied abroad for several years.
C. She is a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
D. She has got the highest degree in medicine.
27. What do the words Tu Youyou wrote in Nature show
A. Her dream of getting prices from Nature. B. Her doubt about Chinese medicine.
C. Her passion for Chinese medicine. D. Her hesitation in doing medical research.
C
Climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 per cent by 2030, 30 per cent by the end of 2050 and 50 per cent by the end of the century, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal.
The paper calls for a complete change in government spending on wildfires, changing their investments from reaction and response to prevention and preparedness.
The report, Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires, finds a higher risk even for the Arctic and other regions previously unaffected by wildfires. The report had been released before representatives of 193 nations held a meeting in Nairobi for the restarted 5th session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), between 28 February and 2 March, 2022.
The publication calls on governments to adopt a new “Fire Ready Formula” with two-thirds of spending devoted to planning, prevention, preparedness, and recovery, with one third left for response. Currently, direct responses to wildfires typically receive over hall of related cost, while planning and prevention receive less than one per cent.
To prevent fires, authors call for a combination of data and science-based monitoring systems with native knowledge and for a stronger regional and international cooperation.
“Current government responses to wildfires are often putting money in the wrong place. Those emergency service workers and firefighters on the frontlines who are risking their lives to fight forest wildfires need to be supported. We have to reduce the risk of extreme wildfires by being better prepared: invest more in fire risk reduction, work with local communities, and strengthen global commitment to fight climate change.” said Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.
Wildfires disproportionately (不成比例地) affect the world’s poorest nations. With an impact that extends for days, weeks and even years after the flames die down, they block progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Coals and deepen social inequalities.
28. What does the paper appeal to the government to do with wildfires
A. Focus on the act of stopping them from happening.
B. Give advanced warning to wild animals.
C. Invest more money on forecast.
D. Plant more tress to make up for the loss of forests.
29. What’s Inger Andersen’s attitude towards the current government’s measure
A. Supportive. B. Unfair. C. Critical. D. Unconcerned.
30. What is the author likely to talk about next
A. The areas hit by climate change.
B. The names of the world’s poorest nations.
C. The bad effects of wildfires on different fields.
D. The relationship between wildfires and health.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Wildfires are spreading worldwide.
B. Governments should prepare themselves for wildfires.
C. The UN held a meeting to discuss wildfires.
D. The UNEP Executive Director released a report on wildfires.
D
Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
32. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence
A. It can be measured by an IQ test. B. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.
C. It includes a set of emotional skills. D. It helps to exercise a person’s mind.
33. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2
A. To explain a rule. B. To make a prediction.
C. To present a fact. D. To clarify a concept.
34. What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence
A. Doubtful. B. Intolerant. C. Favorable. D. Unclear.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence
A. Its appeal to the public. B. Scientists with new perspectives.
C. Its practical application. D. Expectations for future studies.
第二节 (其5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Worried about the climate 36 . Here are some examples to get you started.
Count the birds and the bees
Get closer to nature by becoming a citizen scientist. You could be counting birds in your garden, butterflies, insects and flowers, or even reptiles and hedgehogs. 37 . It’s a fun group activity, and your data can help scientists better understand the impact of human behaviour on natural habitats.
38
Media headlines can be alarming when it comes to the climate and nature crisis or ignoring the issues completely. Hosting a local discussion can allow space for reflection, debate, ideas and collaboration (合作) to take action on global issues at a local level.
Set up a library of things
Internet shopping has made it too easy to buy new stuff at the click of a button. 39 First, it’ll clutter (凌乱地塞满) your house，then it’ll clutter the planet. Setting up a library of things can encourage local people to share everything from tools to instruments, cooking gadgets to toys.
Start a climate emergency centre
40 . That’s why more and more climate emergency centres are popping up in derelict (废弃地) shops on high streets and in shopping centres. A climate emergency centre can be a space for events such as an exhibition on plastic waste or a workshop to learn how to make eco-cleaning products. It can also be a way to motivate more people to take action.
A． The climate and nature crisis isn’t going away
B． Small local actions with neighbors, local businesses and politicians can make a difference
C． But where is it all going to end up
D．But how have we consumed the things
E． Cooperate with your locals
F． Host a climate and nature discussion
G． There are lots of citizen science projects to take part in
第三部分语言知识运用(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，从文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In April last year, I saw a post on the PNP（Pilots N Paws）website from a family in Topeka. They had to move to Virginia but they were on a very tight 41 . They could not afford to pay for 42 for their dog, Tiffy, and 43 wanted to take her with them.
It just 44 that I was planning another PNP flight with another pilot, Karen, who 45 to take Tiffy from Kansas City to Virginia. What I was to do was fly to Topeka to 46 Tiffy.
When I met Tiffy’s owners, they seemed very 47 . George, the husband, was trying to be calm, but I could tell this was 48 for him, having to leave his dog to a 49 and trust that everything would 50 .
After some goodbyes, I asked George and his wife to help me 51 Tiffy into the plane. I promised to take care of Tiffy and 52 them as soon as we got to Kansas City.
The flight was 53 , and Tiffy was a great passenger. The next day, she 54 with Karen and made it back to George in Virginia within a few days. He was so 55 and sent me a nice e-mail with pictures. It felt great to know that I had helped bring this family together again.
41. A. link B. turn C. budget D. schedule
42. A. transportation B. feed C. accommodation D. treat
43. A. casually B. originally C. privately D. extremely
44. A. seemed B. showed C. proved D. happened
45. A. waited B. offered C. hurried D. failed
46. A. pick up B. look after C. send off D. turn over
47. A. moved B. annoyed C. nervous D. amazed
48. A. difficult B. beneficial C. normal D. fortunate
49. A. colleague B. stranger C. neighbor D. passenger
50. A. take off B. speed up C. come back D. work out
51. A. change B. throw C. load D. feed
52. A. contact B. join C. leave D. serve
53. A. uneventful B. unexpected C. unnecessary D. unavoidable
54. A. returned B. agreed C. fought D. flew
55. A. honored B. generous C. grateful D. sympathetic
第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The world’s first robot police officer started to work this week. ____56____ (it) name is Robocop. It is part of the Dubai Police force. Robocop’s first official job was to greet guests at a security conference. Apart from ____57____ (greet) visitors, it also answered questions and gave ____58____ (direct). Robocop has a built-in tablet (内置平板电脑) for people to interact (互动) with, pay traffic fines and use other police services. The tablet ____59____ (link) to a police station, so people can talk to real police officers. The 170-centimetre-tall Robocop can speak six languages, ____60____ can also shake hands, salute people and recognize people’s emotions and ____61____(face) expressions.
Robocop is the first of many robot police officers in Dubai. ____62____ (hopeful), 25 per cent of the Dubai Police force will have been robots ____63____ 2030 and Dubai will have the first smart police station. No humans will work there. A spokesman said, “The Robocop is the latest smart addition to the police force and has been designed ____64____(help) us fight crime, keep the city safe and improve happiness levels.” Robocop will also assist and help people in the malls or on the streets. ____65____ official at the security conference commented, “The age of the robots is no longer coming. It has arrived.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（共1小题，满分15分）
66．最近一项调查显示，全国大约有3/4的学生戴眼镜，这一结果令人担忧。针对这个问题，你们学校正在开展“保护视力”的宣传活动，作为学生会主席，为了缓解近视问题，学校请你写一份倡议书，内容要点包括：
1. 倡议的原因和目的；
2. 倡议的具体内容；
3. 发出倡议。
要求：词汇80-100词。
How to protect our eye
Dear fellow students,
第二节 读后续写（共1小题，满分25分）
67．（2023秋·山西太原五中高三期末）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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Lily was cleaning windows, and it was what she must do for her family's new Chinese restaurant. Everything had to be absolutely perfect: unique decorations, skillful employees, and delicious traditional food. Then customers would love the place, making the business a success.
Lily's family had just moved here from San Francisco, having bought a small restaurant, which was opened yesterday. She was new in the neighbor and had few friends. The first few days at her new school hadn't been easy, either. She found it hard to talk to people she didn't know and it seemed like the students hadn't even noticed her. She was eager for a friendship, though.
Lily shifted her vision to look outside the restaurant as a girl about her age, with abundant red hair, walked up the street. The girl paused to study the sign announcing their opening and then waving with the cleaning cloth. The girl smiled at her amusement and waved back happily.
Lily hesitated, not accustomed to starting friendship, but she felt courageous, so she opened the door. "Hello," she said, adding the first thing that entered her head, “do you like Chinese food ”
“I don't know, but I like to try new things," the girl remarked, and then she introduced herself as Gabriela.
Lily could not think of additional conversation until she had a sudden idea.
The following day, Lily was doing her restaurant routine when she heard an unexpected knock.
