湖南省常德市名校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5BBCCC 6-10CBBAA 11-15BBCBA 16-20 ACAAC
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）
21-23 BBD 24--27 ADCD 28--31 CBCA 32--35 DBAD
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36--40 EBDGA
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)
41 -45 BCBAD 46---50 BCBCD 51--55 AADAD
第二节 (共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56 mainly 57 recognized 58 discovery 59 started 60 what
61 are 62 greeting 63 healthy 64 over 65 which
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)
应用文
I know many singers, but I like Jay Chou best. Jay Chou is a talented artist who has made a significant impact on the music industry.
Jay Chou, born in Taiwan, is not only a singer but also a songwriter, producer, and actor. His unique musical style blends pop, R&B, hip-hop, and traditional Chinese music.
One reason I admire Jay Chou is his exceptional talent. He composes catchy and meaningful songs that resonate with listeners. Furthermore, Jay Chou’s dedication to his craft is inspiring. Moreover, Jay Chou’s influence extends beyond music.
In conclusion, Jay Chou is a Chinese singer I greatly admire. His talent, dedication, and versatility have made him an icon in the industry.
读后续写（满分25分）
I walked over and put my arm around her. “Are you okay Can I help ” Between sobs, the woman told me that she’d lost her purse somewhere along her trip. Without her purse, she could not pay for a taxi or food, and had no way to contact her husband and let him know what had happened. As they announced that our flight was boarding, fresh tears of panic filled the mother’s eyes, and I told her not to worry. I realized my customer had been right -- I had found the perfect use for the money she’d given me.
I grabbed the woman’s hand and slipped her the money. Thanking me over and over, her sobs turned to tears of joy as we boarded our flight together. On the plane, my daughter ended up sitting near this woman, and I overheard their conversation. “Please, give me your mom’s address so I can pay her back when I get home.” “No,” my daughter said. “Maybe someday you’ll get the chance to pass the favor on to someone else in need. That would make my mother happy.”湖南省常德市名校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英 语
(时量：120分钟 满分：150分
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. What did the man do last night
A. He attended a concert. B. He did his research project. C. He met Lily and the woman.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Send out invitations. B. Plan the menu. C. Make a reservation.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a parking lot. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.
4. Why is the woman angry with her son
A. He got a low mark. B. He didn't like physics. C. He cheated in the exam. .
5. What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
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和第7两个小题。
6. What happened to the man
A. He lost his umbrella. B. He found some animals. C. He was caught in a heavy rain.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. See a doctor. B. Take a hot shower. C. Get prepared for examinations.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What's the matter with Peter 's father
A. He has a heart attack. B. He has a lung problem. C. He has to support the family.
9. When will Peter's sister graduate from college
A. In two years. B. In four years. C. In six years.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. When will the national food safety conference end
A. On October 29th. B. On November 7th. C. On November 10th.
11. How many people will attend Mr. Patric’s conference
A. About 300. B. About 350. C. About 400.
12. What will Mr. Patric use the smaller rooms for
A. Children's education. B. Group discussions. C. Student projects.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How is the weather
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
14. Where does the man have to go
A. A beach. B. A store. C. A subway station.
15. What does the man need to buy
A. A computer. B. A software. C. A smart phone.
16. Where can the speakers find an Apple watch
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Where is Easter Island
A. To the south of mainland Chile.
B. To the east of mainland Chile.
C. To the west of mainland Chile.
18. When was Easter Island discovered
A. In 1722. B. In 1786. C. In 1888.
19. What is the most amazing sight on Easter Island
A. The stone statues. B. The tree rails. C. The ancient stone tools.
20. What does the speaker say about the Easter Island
A. There were few trees on the Easter Island.
B. People have shown too much interest in the natives' history.
C. Most of the Polynesians on the Island have lost their identity.
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。
Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D．
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
21. What can we learn about the Central Park from the text
A It is home to lakes and waterfalls.
It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.
C. It is the largest city park in the world.
D. It is the most famous symbol of New York.
22. Which one of the following things is free
A. Hiring a bicycle. B. Entrance to Central Park.
C. Visiting Central Park Zoo. D. Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
23. Where can we find this text
A. In a science report. B. In a geography book.
C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a travel guide.
B
In most cases, people pick the easiest way out: the path of least resistance. Yet, it is the hard choice—the path of most resistance--that is more beneficial and provides most success in the long run. How do these paths differ What are the dangers of an easy life What are the rewards for a hard life How do you start taking the path of most resistance
Taking the path of least resistance means choosing the easiest available option, with little regard for its long-term consequences. For example, you eat whatever you like, whenever you like, and in whatever amount you like. It may feel nice at first but all of them have a very steep price. In that case, it's guaranteed obesity. Most people in modern world follow this path and this is why so many people struggle with a lack of self-discipline, good habits, etc.
The path of most resistance is about choosing the option that will lead to more personal growth, even if it means suffering in the early stage of the process. For example, it may cost you a lot to quit watching TV for hours on end. But over the long term, you'll free up a lot of time that will lead to a more satisfying life than that of a couch potato. At first sight, this approach is unappealing. It requires effort and loss of pleasure, and leads to potential suffering. Yet, on the other side of all that lies a world of more confidence, self-discipline and mental resilience(恢复力). In the end, they more than make up for the fleeting superficial pleasures.
We're lazy by nature. Some may point out that it was because of this tendency that we now enjoy so many wonders of technology that people in the past would kill to have. But ask the same individuals praising laziness if they would be happy living a life where everything is given to them the moment they think about it. They would have zero hardships, no objective in life and no obstacle to overcome and no wise human would want such an existence.
24.How does the author show the dangers of choosing the easy path
A. By giving examples. B. By listing data.
C. By making a comparison. D. By asking questions.
25.What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Watching TV for hours. B. Having many life struggles.
C. Getting superficial pleasures. D. Choosing the path of most resistance.
26.Which of the following would the author agree with
A. Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.
B. Set your life goals as early as possible.
C. There should be some challenges in life.
D. Good habits provide short-term pleasures.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A. To tell us humans are lazy by nature.
B. To show the common lifestyles of young people.
C. To prove it’s laziness that leads to wonders.
D. To persuade us to challenge ourselves.
C
Anyone caring about their health will be able to speak out a few of the major vitamins, and possibly take an educated guess at what they do. Vitamin C, found in oranges and other fruit and vegetables, is important for wound repair. And the much--talked--about "sunshine" vitamin D, produced by the skin in response to UV light, is essential for strong bones.
But what about vitamin P It might well have you scratching your head. And that's not surprising: the term was first coined in the 1930s to describe a small group of compounds that provide pigment (天然色素）to plants, and were believed to have health benefits. A century later, these compounds are now better known as flavonoids(类黄酮）。
Today, scientists have identified between 4,000 and 6,000 different kinds and we now know they are responsible for many of the flavors and smells of fruit and vegetables and also that they protect them from invaders such as pests and bacteria.
They are equally important nutrients for the body, helping maintain bones and teeth, and for the production of the protein collagen(胶原蛋白），which provides structure to blood vessels, muscles and skin.
They are also said to help the body deal with some of the key drivers of illness, including oxidation(氧化），a natural process by which the body's cells age and can become damaged and defective. That means they could help to protect against chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease.
28. What do we know about Vitamin P
A. People didn't think it beneficial in the past.
B. It was made into a coin in the 1930s.
C. It refers to the compounds also called flavonoids.
D. We would scratch our head if we took it.
29. Which of the following best explains "coined" underlined in the second paragraph
A. discovered B. created C. imported D. disappeared
30. Which is NOT the function of vitamin P for humans according to the passage
A. Helping maintain bones and teeth.
B. Assisting in producing protein collagen.
C. Accelerating the circulation of the blood.
D. Aiding the body to handle the main factors of illness.
31. How does vitamin P help slow the aging process
A. By fighting against oxidation.
B. By maintaining bones.
C. By strengthening muscles.
D. By protecting against chronic diseases.
D
People trained to detect lies often rely on multiple signs, such as eye contact, length of responses and the details in what people say, but studies have shown that assessing a wide range of behavioural information can make it harder to decide if someone is lying. Bruno Verschuere at the University of Amsterdam and his colleagues wondered whether solely focusing on the detail of statements could provide more consistent results.
To test this idea, researchers asked 44 students to go for a walk or steal from a mock (模仿的) crime. Students were instructed to lie if they committed the fake theft.
Next, the researchers recruited 171 people to watch six truthful and six deceptive (欺骗的) interviews from these recordings, ranking interviewees’ eye contact and detail level. The results revealed that both truth-tellers and liars averted (转移) their gaze a similar amount, but truthful statements were substantially more detailed than deceptive ones, suggesting the latter is a more useful way to tell that someone is lying.
The researchers then asked 405 people to judge the true nature of six truthful and six deceptive statements randomly chosen from the interviews. Around half of the participants used multiple cues to identify liars. The remaining participants solely ranked the level of detail in answers on a scale of 1 to 10, with1 a 6 or above counting as truthful. Those using multiple cues distinguished lies from the truth 59% of the time, while those relying solely on detail achieved 66%.
“Our take is that using just one cue can provide a simpler way to judge lies from the truth,” says Verschuere. Nevertheless, in the real world, you would probably need to confirm the accuracy of statements through extra further investigations or follow-up questions, he says.
32. Bruno Verschuere and his colleagues conducted the research to confirm that ________.
A. behavioral information played a vital role in finding out the truth
B. people should be trained to detect lies by referring to multiple cues
C. truthtellers and liars shared something in common when performing the task
D. it’s relatively easier to identify liars by relying only on the detail of statements
33. What can we learn from paragraph 3 and 4
A. Liars turned away their eyes more often than truth-tellers.
B. Truthful statements included considerably more details than deceptive ones.
C. It’s difficult for participants to detect liars by using multiple cues like eye contact.
D. Participants who relied on one cue can distinguish lies from the truth faultlessly.
34. What did Verschuere think of the real-life application of his research
A. It had some limitations. B. It made no sense.
C. It could be perfectly applied. D. It had no potential market.
35. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To introduce readers to the classification of lies.
B. To encourage readers to apply the results in real life.
C. To warn readers of psychological harm of telling a lie.
D. To inform readers of scientific findings on detecting liars.
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。
How to do basic First Aid
Basic first aid refers to a temporary form of help given to someone who has been injured or has got sick due to choking, a heart attack, drugs or other medical emergencies. ____36____.
Care for the person who has just gone through serious damage, including both physical treatment and emotional support. ____37____. Let the person know that help is on its way and that everything will be all right. Also you can ask for their names, if they know what has happened, and then about their interests.
____38____, If a person is in a state similar to sleep. You’d better listen for the sound of air coming in and out, and feel for air using the side of your face. If there are no signs of breathing, place two fingers under the chin (下巴) and gently guide the face pointing upwards to open up their airways.
Perform 30 chest compressions (心肺复苏) and two rescue breaths as part of CPR. ____39____. And then press the chest down about 2 inches at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths, done by opening the airways, closing the nose and fully covering the mouth hole.
Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical help. Remove some of your own clothing, such as your coat or jacket, and use it as a cover until medical help arrives. However, if the person has a heatstroke (中暑), do not cover him or keep him warm. ____40____
A. Instead, try to cool him
B. You must stay calm
C. Perform first aid immediately
D.Check for breath
E. Here are some tips for first aid
F. It is important to take the correct chest compressions
G. In the center of the chest, put your two hands together first
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。
The train had been long delayed. Running out of 41 , Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the 42 at once: it was raining hard.
He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and 43 that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it, 44 to see his mother’s scarf and some sandwiches inside.
Andy’s thoughts drifted(飘)to when he was 45 . His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold.” He remembered feeling 46 and had taken it out. But it was still here.
47 Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mum. “Take a 48 I have put in medicine, just 49 ,” she suggested. Touched by his mother’s 50 he took the medicine and soon fell deep asleep in the 51 of the scarf.
Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman,who’d 52 him earlier, 53 holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.
Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his 54 , the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two 55 .
41．A．luck B．patience C．time D．energy
42．A．train B．truth C．cause D．notice
43．A．insisted B．explained C．apologized D．admitted
44．A．surprised B．ready C．thankful D．expecting
45．A．checking B．leaving C．planning D．packing
46．A．hurt B．annoyed C．ashamed D．puzzled
47．A．Lately B．Finally C．Suddenly D．Instantly
48．A．look B．pill C．rest D．sandwich
49．A．for safety B．on purpose C．in case D．by accident
50．A．calmness B．confidence C．comfort D．care
51．A．warmth B．memory C．smell D．touch
52．A．helped B．pleased C．disturbed D．greeted
53．A．comfortably B．safely C．gently D．tightly
54．A．relief B．amazement C．mind D．advantage
55．A．arms B．scarfs C．passengers D．Mothers
第二节 (共10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。
Tea is a simple drink. And it is central to the lives of millions of people worldwide.
There are six major types of tea in China-green tea, black tea, Oolong tea, dark tea, white tea, and reprocessed tea, distinguished ____56____ (main) by different methods of production.
China, ____57____ (recognize) as the homeland of tea, is a leading producer and consumer, and the ____58____ (discover) and the usage of tea have a history of 4, 000 to 5, 000 years. Drinking tea first ____59____ (start) to become popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties.
The origin of tea is lost among history and legend. ____60____ can be roughly confirmed is that tea originated in southwest China. In Yunnan and elsewhere, some wild tea trees that ____61____ (be) over 1, 000 years old still exist.
Many traditional Chinese families drink tea after dinner or when ____62____ (greet) visitors. This is not only a ____63____ (health) habit but also reflects rich culture and history. Chinese people can chat with a friend or enjoy themselves for a whole afternoon ____64____ a pot of good tea.
It was in the Tang Dynasty that teahouses came into being, and in some big cities then, there were also tea shops, ____65____ stored large quantities of tea leaves and prepared tea for their customers.
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)
你校正在组织英语作文比赛，请以“我最喜爱的歌手”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1 人物简介；2 喜爱的原因。
注意：
1. 要点明确，条理清楚，语言得体； 2 字数80左右。
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第二节 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。
Our flight didn’t leave until Sunday night, so I worked as usual during the day on Sunday, playing the piano during brunch at a golf resort located down in the valley. I loved my job and my customers, most of whom faithfully dined every Sunday.
That morning, I’d told my customers that my sweet daughter had loaned me money for an airline ticket so I could fly out with her and my grandchildren to see my father for what we believed would be the last time.
One of my favorite customers came over before she left and gave me a huge hug. In the process, she slipped a bill in my hand instead of dropping it in my tip basket. Her voice sounded serious. “This is for your trip. It’s not to pay bills and not to pay your daughter for the plane ticket.”
My eyes watered as I stared at the fifty-dollar bill in my hand. “Thank you, but I can’t accept this. It’s way too much money.”
Every Sunday, this woman left me a more than-generous tip, but this seemed too much. When I refused the bill and tried to hand it back, she gently pushed away my hand. “I know you’ll find the perfect use for it. Have fun. I’ll see you when you get back.”
I was struggling to make ends meet, so that extra fifty would have come in handy for bills or groceries. Yet my customer’s words kept echoing (重复) through my head. After talking it over with my husband, he agreed. I should take the fifty with me and honor my customer’s wishes.
Our plane took off late, and when we landed, my daughter and I dashed through the airport with two young children, terrified of missing our connecting flight.
When we finally reached our gate, I spotted a young mother with tears streaming down her face searching through her carry-on bags, obviously losing something.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1: I walked over and put my arm around her.
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Para 2: I grabbed the woman’s hand and slipped her the money.
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