答案
听力：1-5 BACAC 6-10ABACB 11-15 CABAB 16-20 ACACB
阅读理解：
21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C
28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
36. D 37. F 38. C 39. E 40. A
完形填空：41-45 BACDB 46-50AACDB 51-55 DDCBA
语法填空：
Made 57. a 58. majority 59. in 60. decorations 61. or 62. their 63. mostly
64. to suit 65. aims
写作：
Dear American Guests,
On behalf of our school, I would like to express our warm welcome to you. We are lucky to have you here in the middle of our English Week Activities.
As scheduled, we have English Talent Show today. The purpose of this program is to develop our interest in English learning and practical abilities in listening and speaking. The programme consists of the following activities: recitation, singing, word spelling, story telling and so on.
The Show will begin at two o’clock this afternoon at the Student Centre. Dear guests, you are welcome to take part in some activities. I hope we students will benefit from your presence.
I sincerely wish you a pleasant time with us. Thank you.
续写：
"Why not do a search on the Internet "suggested Jack. We acted quickly and surfed the Internet to figure out the relevant information about the bird,such as its species and habits. Following the given advice,we put some cotton at the bottom of the box to keep it warm and placed it near the fireplace.In order to recover its energy,we gave it some food and water.The
bird looked a bit more comfortable,and soon it fell asleep.Having ensured the bird was in good condition, we felt relieved.
The next day,we were glad to see the bird was well enough. It was singing and bouncing around in the rescue box. Obviously,it had regained its energy! Realizing it was fully ready for freedom,we took the box outside,placed the bird in my palm and petted it softly with mixed feelings.I held the bird up and let it go. The bird was circling above us as if to express gratitude. Jack and I looked at each other with a broad smile,feeling that we were qualified volunteer wildlife rescuers now嘉兴市秀洲区2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
第一节 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。
Why is the woman worried
She didn’t pass the physics test.
She isn’t well prepared for the test.
She doesn’t have time to study for the test.
What does Jane plan to do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Go to a party. C. Invite the man to her house.
When does the man usually practice yoga
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.
What are the speakers talking about
A. A party. B. A dress. C. A friend.
What does the man mean
He might leave early on Friday.
He prefers flexible working hours.
He doesn’t support the woman’s plan.
第二节
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。
What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Salesperson and customer. C. Colleagues.
Where does the woman dream of spending her winter holiday
A. In the Alps. B. On an island. C. In a shopping mall
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8～10 题。
How long does short term memory last
A. Thirty seconds. B. Thirteen minutes. C. A day.
What example does the article use to present medium term memory
Remembering a sentence.
Remembering a major event.
Remembering a shopping list.
What will people store in their long term memory
A. Things used every day. B. Faces of friends. C. Words of family members.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11～13 题。
What is the man
A. A customer. B. The manager. C. A shop assistant.
What is the matter with the disc
A. Its music is wrong. B. It doesn’t work C. Its cover is broken.
How does the woman feel about the disc
A. Happy. B. Annoyed. C. Sorry.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14～17 题。
What did Ade Sodeinde do after working with the speakers
A. She studied at university. B. She found a job. C. She worked as an engineer.
What was Ade Sodeinde’s report about
How photocopiers work.
Why trains are always delayed.
When railway tracks need replacing.
Who were usually to blame for late departures of trains
A. The drivers. B. The train cleaners. C. The safety inspectors.
Why did Ade Sodeinde do the report
It enriched her life.
It was her required task.
B. It would be of benefit to her future job.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18～20 题。
How many times has the Winter Festival been organized before this year
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
What is special about the art exhibition A.It will be held in a school.
There are three opening nights.
The works are painted by local students. 20.What is the purpose of the talk
To raise money for the festival.
To inform people of the festival.
To compare the events of the festival
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
Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal
disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating (破坏性) to the families affected. So join us to answer the call when your neighbors need help.
Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone.
Disaster action team volunteers share these qualities, life experiences and skills:
Team spirits
Tender hearts
Disaster response experience
A command of two languages
Calmness and patience during stressful situations
Availability and flexibility for at least 4-6 hours per week
Disaster Action Team volunteers help local families cope with emergencies.
Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, your shifts will include responding to emergencies within 2 hours, night or day, rain or shine, either on the scene or acting remotely to provide immediate care. With experience and further training you can take on leadership to have a wider impact.
Note: the volunteer positions available to you will vary depending on your location and the needs of your local community.
What is the duty of a Disaster Action Team volunteer
Train residents on safety awareness.
Give permanent support to the victims.
Help people handle emergencies at any time. D Guide other volunteers to take instant action.
What is required of a Disaster Action Team volunteer
A. The ability to stay cool. B. Outdoor survival skills.
C. Oversea learning experiences. D. Serving 4-6 hours monthly.
Where might you read this article
A. In a newspaper B. In a magazine.
C. On a website. D. In a brochure.
B
My dad is a car mechanic, which involves lots of heavy lifting, tightening, shaking, and banging. He doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who would bake great bread, but he is and he does. The shop where Dad works is not equipped with enough workers, so there’s lots of pressure on Dad.
I’ve been feeling kind of stressed out myself since I found out I didn’t qualify for the swim
team. Now I’ll have to wait a whole year to try out again; that might as well be a million years. Dad knew I was feeling pressure. Last Saturday he said it was time for me to help in the kitchen. I couldn’t imagine what help I could offer. Still, I followed right behind him.
Dad gave me an apron, got out his enormous stainless-steel mixing bowl, and told me to stir while he added the ingredients. When I had stirred the flour and milk mixture into a thick lump (块), Dad had me turn it over onto the countertop. Then he showed me how to knead (揉) the dough (生面团), which took ten minutes and a surprising amount of energy.
Next came the most difficult and surprising part — doing nothing. We waited for more than an hour for the dough to slowly swell up and double in size. After that, we punched the risen dough down to let the air out, divided it in two and waited for another hour. “It’s hard to resist putting the dough directly into the oven, but if you do, the bread will be tough. The most important lesson of all is learning to be patient,” Dad explained.
While we waited, we sat and talked. Silence is a blank space that begs to be filled. It’s like the dough — it swells up and fills a room with emptiness unless you punch it down with words. It felt good to be still and listen to each other. As the flour dust in the kitchen quietly settled, time seemed to slow down. The dough was going to rise at its own pace. As I accepted that, I stopped watching the clock and drumming my fingers on the tabletop. I started enjoying the quiet time with Dad. My father taught me how to bake bread, but I think I learned something more.
Why did Dad ask the author to help in the kitchen
Dad himself was under huge pressure.
Dad liked baking bread with the author.
Dad wanted to help the author relax.
Dad intended to teach him a lesson.
What would fill the emptiness of blank space
A. Baking. B. Talking.
C. Drumming. D. Working.
What is the theme of the story
It is necessary to spend time with family.
It is difficult to learn to bake bread.
C It is beneficial to relax in times of stress.
D. It is important to learn to be patient.
What is the most suitable title of the story
A. Dad’s Lesson B. Learning from Father
C. The Bread Lesson D. Baking Bread
C
Hong Kong has recently witnessed the return of live concerts and large-scale events, attracting visitors from around the world. Are you also planning a trip It’s time to dig out your Octopus card for convenient payment of transport fares and much more.
No Octopus card, no problem! The options for transport payment in Hong Kong have become more diverse and convenient in recent years. People can now pay for public transport using WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank cards or credit cards. And the Octopus card, which has a wide variety of uses, can now be put into the electronic mobile wallet and can be used even if your phone is out of battery.
Are you figuring out the best way to get to the city center from the airport The Airport Express takes only 24 minutes to travel from the airport to downtown. If you want to get off the plane and go straight to Central district, the fast and comfortable Airport Express is the best choice.
The Airport Express platform is connected with the airport’s arrival hall and has multiple entrances. It takes as little as a minute for passengers to enter the platform from the arrival hall. The trains provide large luggage storage areas, as well as high-speed Wi-Fi and charging facility. More importantly, the Airport Express connects you with other MTR lines. Whether for business travel or sightseeing, the Airport Express can save you a lot of time.
In addition to the MTR and buses, Hong Kong’s public transportation system also includes the historic Star Ferry, Hong Kong Tramways and the Peak Tram. They have been around for many years, but their functionality and overall experience are as good as that of the new transport modes. In fact, they enhance the experience of tourists and are also popular with locals going to work, shopping or out on a date. To improve passengers’ experience, the Peak Tram has recently undergone a major renovation.
It’s been a while and now it’s time to say “Hello Hong Kong” again!
What can be learned about transport payment in Hong Kong
Octopus card is a must to travelers.
Transport payment has greatly improved.
Travelers can not choose to pay online or not.
Travelers can still pay when their phones are power off.
Which of the following can best describe Hong Kong’s public transport
A. Complex and time-consuming. B. Confusing and costly.
C. User-friendly and highly-effective. D. Complicated and outdated.
According to the passage, which of the following is true
Octopus card can do nothing more than paying transport fares.
The Airport Express enables passengers to enter the platform quickly.
The Peak Tram is too old to compete with new transport modes.
Old transport modes have lost their edges despite their renovation.
What is the purpose of this writing
To introduce Hong Kong’s public transport.
To illustrate the popularity of Hong Kong.
To advertise for Hong Kong’s public transport.
To recommend Hong Kong as a great tourist attraction.
D
Despite the bad reputation of sharks, they are crucial to the health of the marine ecosystem and can even help fight climate change.
In the shallows of Shark Bay, Western Australia, seagrass is food for the sea cows, which can weigh as much as 500 kg and eat roughly 40 kg of seagrass a day. Sea cows are a rich source of food for tiger sharks. By keeping the sea cow population controlled, tiger sharks here help the seagrass grow sustainably. A booming seagrass meadow stores twice as much CO2 per square mile as forests typically do on land.
But tiger shark numbers are declining. Off Australia’s northeast coast of Queensland, tiger sharks are estimated to have fallen by at least 71 percent, largely due to overfishing. A reduction in tiger sharks means more seagrass consumed by herbivores (食草动物) and less carbon stored in sea vegetation. This raised the question: What if they were absent from the Shark Bay — would the seagrass-dominated ecosystem survive
To find out, researchers led by Rob Nowicki of Florida International University, spent time in Eastern Australia, where shark numbers were lower and sea cows ate seagrass largely undisturbed. “When uncontrolled, sea cows can rapidly destroy wide areas of seagrass.” said Nowicki.
Those findings emphasized that tiger sharks were playing an important role in preventing the reduction of seagrass in Shark Bay. If their populations continue to decline, the resilience of carbon-rich ocean ecosystems will likely decrease.
When it comes to stimulating shark numbers, there have been movements toward more sustainable fishing, but a large percentage of the industry have not changed their methods, which is a reason why the population of many marine top predators (捕食者) continues to decline.
Aside from supporting sustainable fishing, Nowicki said the only way to truly protect marine life is to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. “Ultimately, if we are going to protect our ecosystems in the centuries to come, we are going to need to solve climate change while undertaking species protection at the same time.”
Why are tiger sharks vital to the marine ecosystem
They feed on various sea animals.
They can store large amounts of CO2 .
They can prevent the loss of seagrass.
They influence marine species’ distribution.
What does the underlined word “resilience” in paragraph 5 mean
A Sustainability. B. Recovery. C. Preservation. D. Construction.
What is the main cause of the population reduction of many top predators
A. Climate change. B. Lack of protection.
C. Unsustainable fishing. D. Loss of seagrass.
What’s the main idea of the text
The number of tiger sharks is decreasing.
Climate change causes the loss of seagrass.
Environmental protection is at the top of the agenda.
Tiger sharks are vital to the health of the marine ecosystem.
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。
Establishing healthy boundaries with yourself will help you stay within your range of control and prioritize what matters most. Here are some tips.
Be honest with yourself
Behind every fancy purchase is a desire for status and recognition. You secretly want to be noticed for wearing a new watch or carrying a designer purse. 36 So before taking action towards any attempt, such as making an expensive purchase or pursuing a job promotion, ask yourself, “Who am I doing this for ” 37 However, if you are pursuing something with the hopes of attracting attention, then you need to say no to yourself.
Honor your limits
38 Trying to please everyone makes you vulnerable (脆弱的). The truth is you have limited energy and time. It is important that you are wise with your resources. The importance of honoring your limits is highlighted by the Greek mythological story. The story is a reminder that pushing yourself too hard for too long ultimately comes at a cost.
Stop comparing yourself to others
People will engage in behaviors that trigger you. It might be tempting to enter an undeclared competition with the Joneses. This approach does not work because there is always someone out there who has more of what you desire.
Stop comparing yourself to others. 39 Focus on living a meaningful life that is consistent with your values and goals.
40
You are likely your worst critic. You secretly say things to yourself that you would never have the heart to tell others. Remember to have realistic expectations of yourself. When you set goals, consider whether you have set the standard at a reasonable level. If the goal is unrealistic, then you have to say no and adjust your expectations.
Be fair to yourself.
Stay true to yourself.
You can’t be everything for everyone.
The reality is that you are not being recognized.
What someone is doing with their life has nothing to do with you.
If a pursuit will truly improve the quality of your life, then go for it.
The same can be said about other pursuits such as accumulating wealth and status.
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，从每小题所给的 A、B C、D 四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
Traveling with a toddler (幼儿) can be exhausting. But rarely is it as painful as Kate Baker’s experience during a flight twenty years ago.
Baker and her husband, Bob, were 41 to Europe with their 2-year-old son, Neil. “When we got on the plane in New York, all of us were 42 ,” she said. “But halfway over the Atlantic Ocean, Neil started to get very warm.” Then Neil began foaming at the mouth.
“The flight attendants were 43 in asking anyone if they were a doctor,” Baker
44 . “No one would come forward. And then the pilot started to 45 , ‘Is there a doctor on board ’ And again, no one came forward.”
One of the flight attendants asked Baker’s husband if the toddler was still breathing. “Just
46 ,” he replied anxiously. “Hearing those words, I felt so 47 that I couldn’t move,” Baker said.
Then she noticed three women get out of their seats and 48 where she was standing. They were Muslim women wearing hijabs , and they came up to her and put their 49 around her, comforting her in a quite 50 voice.
They eventually landed in Amsterdam, and Baker and her husband took Neil to a(n) 51 . Doctors couldn’t find anything wrong with him, and by then he appeared to be 52 . However, Baker still felt worried and they quickly 53 another flight home.
They went right to a pediatrician, who 54 that Neil had just had an ear infection. So everything was fine. But Baker would never forget those women and how 55 they were.
41. A. returning B. heading C. moving D. tending
42. A. healthy B. fortunate C. wealthy D. content
43. A. lost B. interested C. occupied D. trapped
44. A. repeated B. responded C. reacted D. recalled
45. A. ensure B. announce C. acquire D. recommend
46. A. barely B. commonly C. extremely D. ordinarily
47. A. frightened B. excited C. confused D. embarrassed
48. A. arranged B. prayed C. approached D. recorded
49. A. legs B. coats C. scarves D. arms
50. A. low B. gentle C. pleasant D. annoyed
51. A. airport B. destination C. office D. clinic
52. A. kind B. nice C. good D. fine
53. A. cancelled B. offered C. booked D. considered
54. A. blamed B. discovered C. appreciated D. hesitated
55. A. supportive B. adventurous C. doubtful D. critical
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。
The Palace Museum’s clock collection, more than 1,500 in number, is arguably one of the
most breathtaking clock preservations worldwide. 56 (make) between the 18th century and the 20th century, some were crafted in Britain, France and Switzerland, some were from the Clock Worship of the Qing Palace, the others were 57 mixture of both the East and the West.
The 58 (major) of British clocks feature bronze cases inlaid with splendidly colorful jewels. They are diverse 59 form, recreating all kinds of architecture and natural sights, and often include automatic 60 (decorate) such as fountains, moving figures, boats and birds. These clocks represent the highest level of craftsmanship in Britain.
Most of the French clocks here are the products of the early 20th century. Whether in terms of theme 61 decorative style, the French clocks in the collection have a style of
62 (they) own, and deserve their place in history.
The Swiss timepieces 63 (most) comprise small, unconventionally shaped desk clocks and delicate pocket watches. They were specially made 64 (suit) the tastes of Chinese customers.
Clocks may turn back in time, but humans may never dream of doing so. Today. The Palace. Museum 65 (aim) to carry on this touching tale of “time” as guardians of this traditional craftsmanship.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分 40 分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分 15 分)
假定你是中学生李华， 美国一个中学生代表团即将访问你校并出席英语周的一项活动。请根据写作要点和写作要求写一篇欢迎词。
内容要点：1. 表示对客人的欢迎；2. 介绍此项活动（如活动目的、内容等）；3. 表达对客人的祝愿。
注意：
词数 80 左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
答卷上格式完整规范。
第二节（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。
When I arrived home from school.night was falling. A call came from the public: a bird of unknown species was being attacked by a group of noisy children in his front garden.He scared them off and grabbed their victim.I immediately called for my classmate Jack to the spot.
We were standing in front of a stranger's house in an unfamiliar street,rescue box in hand. my
head full of instructions to follow."The bird would be our first test as a volunteer wildlife rescuer!"Jack said excitedly. We had completed the two-day intensive training course the previous month and learned the basic skills of rescuing animals in various situations.
But we were anxious,too.After all,it was the first lime for us lo rescue a bird.Would I be able to transfer the bird neatly into my rescue box Many worries flashed in my mind.Sensing my unease about the act ahead,Jack said,"These things are pretty easy to deal with!"
I was wondering what kind of bird it was when a kind-looking man appeared and led us inside to see our very first patient.I lifted the edge of the shoe box very slightly to see an angry-looking bird standing lo attention on very thin and long legs,together with a slice of banana and a small dish of water.He didn't know its true name but the folks called the creature Red Fan. "It's eaten some banana,"said the man proudly.The poor soul seemed rather nervous,so l decided not to grab it by hand but just transfer the whole shoebox into my rescue box.
Back home,we could only see some minor injuries in the left wing,but there was no blood on its feathers.Jack managed to treat the injuries with some iodophor（碘伏药水）.We assessed its condition to find out if it was appropriate to release the bird the next day.How could we help it spend the night peacefully We hadn't seen this species of bird before,let alone its habits.
注意：
续写词数要求应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
"Why not do a search on the Internet "suggested Jack.
The next day,we were glad to see the bird was well enough.
