上高县第二高中2023-2024学年高二上学期10月期中考试
英语试题 10.27
考生须知：
1．本卷共6页满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效；
第I卷 选择题 (共95分)
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. Who is Jonathan probably talking to
A. His boss. B. His wife. C. His doctor.
2. What does the man mean
A. He doesn’t like the shirt. B. The shirt might be tight. C. The receipt got missing.
3. What is the woman doing now
A. Eating in a cafe. B. Cooking her lunch. C. Studying for an exam.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a school. C. In a meeting room.
5. What does the man think of the art exhibition
A. Quite amazing. B. Rather boring. C. Poorly organized.
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
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Manager and secretary.
7. What does the woman suggest adding to the presentation
A. More facts. B. More figures. C. More pictures.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their hobbies. B. An activity holiday. C. The teamwork spirit.
9. What did the woman get a prize for
A. Climbing. B. Sailing. C. Walking.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When did David come back last night
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 8:30 pm.
11. Why did David go out last night
A. To have some discussions. B. To read in a library. C. To watch a movie.
12. What does David suggest the woman do
A. Apply to work for the club.
B. Contact Lucy for more information.
C. Learn more about the neighborhood.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the aim of the campaign
A. To remind people of Earth Day.
B. To encourage people to reduce garbage.
C. To warn people of the bad effects of pollution.
14. What will be the task on the second day
A. Planting trees. B. Designing posters. C. Collecting garbage.
15. What does the man expect the teachers to do
A. Paint paper. B. Stop driving cars. C. Decorate classrooms.
16. How does Sara find the man’s ideas
A. Ridiculous. B. Confusing. C. Wonderful.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. Where did the tour start
A. From Germany. B. From Amsterdam. C. From Switzerland.
18. What special attraction does the speaker recommend
A. The art museums. B. The Eiffel Tower. C. The Montparnasse Tower.
19. Why does the speaker like Line 63
A. It offers good views. B. It covers more territory. C. It’s the cheapest travel means.
20. What does the speaker say about the subway system in Paris
A. It is excellent. B. It offers free coffee. C. It is easy to get lost.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
4 Most walkable cities in Europe
Seville, Spain
Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions. Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
Venice, Italy
Venice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians(行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.
Porto, Portugal
Nestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.
Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’ Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.
21. How long is probably the walking route in Seville
A. 1.1 miles. B. 1.3 meters. C. 1.6 meters. D. 1.8 meters.
22. Which city is probably located near the sea
A. Seville. B. Venice. C. Porto. D. Florence.
23. What is the writing purpose of the text
A. To compare the four cities. B. To show the benefits of walking.
C. To stress the importance of traveling. D. To attract visitors to walk in these cities.
B
Having worked for more than a decade in finance in the oil industry in Canada, Tori Fahey found herself wanting more from life. But it wasn't through desperation that her circumstances changed: “I didn't get fed up and storm off, nothing like that; it was curiosity about other interests and wanting to experience something new.”
Fahey left her job and completed an MBA before setting up a move to New York to begin a degree. However, the opportunity of an open year between the MBA and the degree came up, and as a keen touring cyclist, Fahey realised that a much dreamed-about adventure was now becoming a possibility: "The ride in Africa had been on my fantasy list. It was a moment when I realised that I could do anything, so I should."
Fahey rode across Africa, a 7,500-mile trip that took four months. The whole experience had a life-changing impact. Fahey said: “Bicycles provide a literal freedom. You don't allow yourself to feel like that in everyday life because there are so many distractions. But when you' re out on the bike and there's nothing else, you' re really free to experience what life is.”
Post-degree, Fahey worked on projects with the UNDP(United Nations Development Project) in Montenegro with the aim of bringing investment to rural communities.
It was while working on these projects that the seeds were sown for the next new investment. “It was through my trip across Africa that I discovered pannier and rack systems inconvenient and I was never going to use them again.” Little did she know this would lead her to start up her own company.
In 2013, Apidura was born, producing storage solutions for people looking to travel the world by bike, race across continents and carry all they need to do so. It's now a successful global brand, but Fahey remains reflective about what else the company can do for people.
24. Why did Fahey leave her job in Canada
A. She was bored with the job.
B. She was disappointed with life.
C. She wanted to add new dimensions to her life.
D. She found it hard to adjust to the circumstances.
25. Which can best describe Fahey's ride experience in Africa
A. Demanding. B. Liberating. C. Eventful. D. Dangerous.
26. Why did Fahey launch Apidura
A. To encourage bicycle traveling. B. To make her investment profitable.
C. To help cyclists carry traveling stuff. D. To increase the pleasure of riding bikes.
27. What is the passage mainly about
A. A tough path to fame. B. An adventure across Africa.
C. The benefits of green travelling. D. The story behind the birth of Apidura.
C
Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition (认知) What about our body Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition (EC) ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs — they don’t feel sad, they’re just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when they’re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.
Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC theorises that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer, processing everything and forming your reactions.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study, subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors (比喻) that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it If you’re having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure. If you know you’re physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
28. According to the author, what is the significance of EC
A. It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition.
B. It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain.
C. It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition.
D. It facilitates our understanding of the origin of psychology.
29. Where does the newborns’ understanding of their surroundings start from
A. Their personal looks. B. Their mental needs.
C. Their inner emotions. D. Their physical feelings.
30. What does the author intend to prove by citing the metaphors in Paragraph 5
A. Human speech is alive with metaphors.
B. Human senses have effects on thinking.
C. Human language is shaped by visual images.
D. Human emotions are often compared to natural materials.
31. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph
A. To deepen the readers’ understanding of EC.
B. To encourage the reader to put EC into practice.
C. To guide the reader onto the path to career success.
D. To share with the reader ways to release their emotions.
D
Asteroids (小行星) are believed to have formed early in our solar system’s history — about 4.5 billion years ago----when a cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula (太阳星云) collapsed and formed our sun and the planets. By visiting these near Earth objects to study the material that came from the solar nebula, we can look for answers to some of humankind’s most arresting questions, such as: How did the solar system form and where did the Earth’s water and other organic materials such as carbon come from In addition to unlocking clues about our solar system, asteroids may provide clues about our Earth. By understanding more about asteroids, we may learn more about past Earth impacts and possibly find ways to reduce the threat of future impacts.
If we don’t want to go the way of the dinosaurs someday, we need to protect ourselves against the threat of being hit by a big asteroid. According to NASA, typically about once every 10,000 years, a rock y or iron asteroid the size of a football field could crash into our planet and possibly cause tidal waves big enough to flood coastal areas.
But what we really have to fear is asteroids about 328 feet across or bigger. Such an impact would cause a firestorm and fill the atmosphere with sun-blocking dust, which would wipe out forests and farm fields and starve the human and animal life that it didn’t immediately kill.
That’s why it’s vital to develop a way to neutralize such a threat to Earth. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, launched in late November 2021, was the first mission to demonstrate a technology called asteroid redirection by manmade impactor. A robotic spacecraft will be crashed into an asteroid named Didymos, in an effort to show that it’s possible to slightly change the path of an asteroid. That would enable NASA to redirect potential threats to miss Earth.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Why asteroids are to be explored. B. How solar system came into being.
C. How long asteroids have existed. D. When asteroids will impact Earth.
33. Why does the author mention dinosaurs in paragraph 2
A. To make the text more interesting. B. To introduce the topic of the text.
C. To grab readers’ attention to asteroids. D. To show the disaster from an asteroid impact.
34. Which can best replace “neutralize” underlined in paragraph 4
A. strengthen B. avoid C. beautify D. realize
35. What can we know about asteroids
A. Dinosaurs may live on some of them. B. They were formed earlier than Earth.
C. Exploring them helps us know Earth. D. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test failed.
第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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，其中有两项为多余选项。
When you’re meeting someone new, concentrate your full attention on him. 36 Instead, look the person in the eye, shake hands, and listen carefully to his whole name as it’s said.
Ask
Speak the name back to the person in the form of a question. “Hi, I’m Katherine. I’m sorry, did you say Don or Dom ” Or “Robert, is it Nice to meet you. I’m Katherine.” 37 Thus, by repeating the name this way, you’re increasing your chances of remembering it. To up the odds even more, try working in another question if possible: “Are you Stephen with a ‘ph’ or a ‘v’ ” “Ty...Is that short for Tyler ”
Associate
38 If your new acquaintance goes by Bill, make quick mental associations with famous people named Bill, relatives named Bill, or any other kind of bill. Creating mental connections and supporting them with a statement said aloud further cements the name in your memory.
Employ
After repeating the name and then commenting on it, use it once or twice more in conversation. Do this either by addressing the person directly or referring to him while speaking to someone else (“Hey, Jim! Bill and I were just talking about that new Brad Pitt movie!”) 39 Be careful not to overuse the name, though, since that can come off as awkward or insincere.
Using a person’s name is a key to opening doors for you and to maintaining an initial rapport(和谐的关系) that could make this person a new friend for life or a lifelong business partner. 40
You can write down the name when it is necessary.
When the conversation ends, use the person’s name again.
The brain responds more actively when a question is answered.
Whenever you are introduced to someone, keep your mind on it.
Don’t race ahead in your mind to come up with something to say.
Next, tell yourself something about the name to ensure that it sticks.
Make the decision to start remembering people’s names from today!
第三部分 语言运用（满分15分）（共一节，15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读小面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Within two years of first showing signs of memory loss, Peter Marshall had to give up work as early onset Alzheimer’s began to take hold.
His wife Lisa started a blog called “Oh Hello Alzheimer’s” to help her cope with the progressive __41__ of her husband's fading memory. I get 42 every day from people saying, ‘Thank you --now I don’t feel so alone’,” she said.
As the disease 43 , Peter’s memory 44 faded and he began to refer to Lisa as his “favourite person”. Then, one day last year, they were watching a wedding 45 on television when Peter suddenly looked at his wife and said, “Let’s do it!” “Well, OK, we should get married then,” she told him.
The next day, 46 , Peter appeared to have forgotten all about it. Still, with the 20th 47 of their wedding approaching this year, the idea seemed to make sense to Lisa in the face of her husband’s rapid 48 . Sarah, Lisa’s daughter from a marriage before she met Peter, helped organize the event. “I knew that my stepdad, who I am very close with, was there through some of the 49 times of my life.”
When Lisa joined her husband to 50 vows for the second time, his delight was clear for all to see. “It was just magical — straight out of a 51 .” she said.
The music 52 the theme of the day: a saxophonist played Unforgettable as Lisa walked down the aisle.
“There wasn’t a dry eye, and I was 53 .” Lisa said. “I hadn’t seen Peter that happy in a long time.” As they danced while guests 54 . Lisa said her husband 55 a few words in her ear. “Thank you for staying,” he said.
41. A. dilemma B. problem C. challenge D. trouble
42. A. messages B. letters C. mails D. comments
43. A. appeared B. worsened C. emerged D. strengthened
44. A. formally B. eventually C. desperately D. instantly
45. A. scene B. event C. situation D. spot
46. A. but B. instead C. however D. therefore
47. A. year B. ceremony C. celebration D. anniversary
48. A. decline B. reduction C. drop D. disappearance
49. A. happiest B. saddest C. toughest D. brightest
50. A. speak B. exchange C. swear D. express
51. A. fairytale B. story C. drama D. show
52. A. played B. reflected C. equaled D. matched
53. A. in the sky B. over the moon C. over the sky D. in the air
54. A. looked at B. moved around C. looked on D. cheered up
55. A. told B. uttered C. conveyed D. whispered
第 Ⅱ 卷 非选择题（共55分）
第一节（共10个小题；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 animated film Chang An has become___56____surprise hit, earning an impressive 600 million yuan at the box office of the Chinese mainland within just ten days of its release, It has appealed to audiences of all ages, who ___57___(enthusiastic) recite poetry alongside the characters on screen, taking them on a fantastic journey. This film not only identifies with the Chinese people but also allows the world ____58___(explore) the rich tradition of Tang poetry and the "Chinese Poetry Universe. "The story centers around the deep friendship between poet Gao Shi and the romantic poet Li Bai 59 (offer) a brief look into the glorious history of the Tang era, ___60__ is known for its economic prosperity and cultural advancement. The 48 Tang poems in the movie present view of the most excellent poets of that time as well as their political ambitions and ideals. These poems transport audiences ___61___ sandy deserts to mist-filled regions along the Yangtze River.
Chang An is undoubtedly a masterpiece that shows the unique ____62____(characteristic) of Chinese culture to the world. In China, poets and their poems ____63____(consider) national treasures. These poems describe not only the historical changes of a dynasty, but also ____64___ (people) understanding of the world. The film has raised the audiences' ___65____(aware) and enhanced their love and belief in Chinese culture.
第二节 应用文写作(满分15分)
你校英文报正面向全校学生征集“快乐周末(Happy Weekend)”活动方案。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.介绍你的方案；
2.说明你的理由。
3.注意：写作的词数应为 80 左右；
My Plans for the Happy Weekend
第三节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A shop owner placed a sign above his door that said: “Puppies For Sale.”
Signs like this always have a way of attracting young children, and to no surprise, a boy saw the sign and approached the owner, “How much are you going to sell the puppies for ” he asked. The store owner replied, “Anywhere from $30 to $50.” The little boy pulled out some change from his pocket. “I have $2.37,” he said. “Can I please look at them ”
The shop owner smiled and whistled. Out came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his shop followed by five teeny, tiny balls of fur. One puppy was lagging(走得慢) considerably behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging puppy and said, “What’s wrong with that little dog ”
The shop owner explained that the veterinarian had examined the little puppy and had discovered it didn’t have a hip socket. It would always be lame(瘸的). The little boy became excited. “That is the puppy that I want to buy.” The shop owner said, “No, you don’t want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I’ll just give him to you.”
The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner’s eyes, pointing his finger, and said, “I don’t want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I’ll pay full price. In fact, I’ll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for.” The shop owner said, “You really don’t want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run and jump and play with you like the other puppies.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: “Well, I don’t walk so well myself.” said the little boy. _______________________
Paragraph 2: The little boy took the little lame dog home happily. _________________________
