马街中学2023年秋期高二半期考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题 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 will the man wait to see
A．A general doctor. B．A skin specialist. C．A nurse.
2．What happened to the man
A．He found a car key. B．He lost his car key. C．He got his key ring.
3．What does the man suggest doing
A．Placing an advertisement.
B．Reading the local newspaper.
C．Going to the next-door shop.
4．What favor does the man ask the woman to do
A．To give him a haircut. B．To help him choose a hairstyle. C．To direct him to a barber shop.
5．Why is the woman anxious
A．She doesn’t have any projects.
B．She can’t finish her work on time.
C．Her boss pushed the deadlines forward.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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段长对话，回答第6、7题。
6．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Parent and child. C．Brother and sister.
7．What will the speakers do next
A．Enjoy Linda’s drawings. B．Do some volunteer work. C．Draw some elderly people.
听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。
8．What kind of box did the biscuits use to be put in
A．Metal. B．Plastic. C．Cardboard.
9．What will the woman do next
A．Return the box. B．Eat the biscuits. C．Go to a store.
听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。
10．Which answer does the woman refuse to write down
A．Number Three. B．Number Seven. C．Number Ten.
11．How often does the woman take medicine
A．Never. B．Sometimes. C．Regularly.
12．What is the last question asking about
A．The woman’s law history.
B．The woman’s driving skills.
C．The woman’s Social Security number.
听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the woman now
A．A doctor in a clinic. B．A university student. C．A university teacher.
14．What made the woman’s application unique
A．She was more experienced in medicine.
B．She was a top student in all courses.
C．She had ever acquired languages.
15．What is beyond the woman’s expectation
A．Most teachers handed out materials on each topic.
B．The hospitals always gave students surprises.
C．The doctors usually had no time to help students.
16．How will the woman spend her summer break
A．Do some summer work.
B．Get trained at a hospital in Paris.
C．Travel to Paris to have a good break.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17．Who is Narinder Dhami
A．A writer. B．A director. C．A footballer.
18．Why do Jess’s parents forbid her to play football
A．She should help them with her sister’s wedding.
B．A girl should avoid doing that kind of thing.
C．She should concentrate on her study.
19．What takes place on the same day as the final match
A．Jess’s sister’s wedding.
B．The release of Jess’s favorite film.
C．The arrival of an offer from a university.
20．What happens to Jess after the final match
A．She falls in love with Joe.
B．She becomes famous in the U. S.
C．She gets a football scholarship at a university.
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。
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21．What is New Malden Airport Transfers probably
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22．Which is the feature of the New Malden taxi service
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23．What is the purpose of the text
A．To advertise the New Malden taxi service. B．To introduce the benefits of different taxis.
C．To attract visitors to tour around New Malden. D．To stress the necessity of airport transfer service.
B
On October 1, 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was officially established. Since its inception, NASA has been interested in exploring outer space. However, in the face of climate change, NASA’s most important task might be its exploration of the earth.
Although it’s not as historic as a moon landing, NASA has been collecting valuable information about the earth for decades-since at least 1968, when Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders took his “Earthrise” photo of the earth from the moon. Soon after, in 1972, NASA launched (发射) the Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS). Later known as Landsat 1, it was the first earth-observing satellite to be launched in order to observe and study the earth.
Karen St. Germain, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, said, “For nearly 50 years, Landsat satellites have provided continuous and timely data, which can help us understand the earth and plan for the future in a changing climate.”
50 years later, Landsat 9 was successfully launched from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. Landsat 9 features two sensors (传感器) that will measure 11 wavelengths of light appearing on the surface of the earth. The first sensor, a camera known as the Operational Land Imager 2 (OLI-2), will take pictures of the earth. The second, the Thermal Infrared Sensor 2 (TIRS-2), will measure the heat from the earth’s surface.
“Landsat 9 will be our new eyes in the sky when it comes to observing our changing planet,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for science at NASA．“By working with the other Landsat satellites, we’ll have observations of any given place on our planet every two days. This is very important for tracking things like crop growth and helping decision-makers observe the earth and its natural resources.”
“Launches are always exciting, and today was no exception,” said Jeff Masek, NASA Landsat 9 project scientist. “But the best part for me, as a scientist, will be when the satellite starts delivering the data that people are waiting for.”
24．What does “inception” underlined in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Establishment. B．Publishing. C．Failure. D．Disappearance.
25．Who took the “Earthrise” photo from the moon
A．Jeff Masek. B．Karen St. Germain.
C．Thomas Zurbuchen. D．William Anders.
26．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．The launch of Landsat 9. B．The two sensors in Landsat 9.
C．The data collected by NASA． D．The pictures taken by Landsat 9.
27．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Landsat 9: New Eyes in the Sky B．NASA: the Home of Astronauts
C．Space: the Focus of International Attention D．Landsat 1:The First Earth-Observing Satellite
C
Mary Lyon was a leader in women’s education in the nineteenth century. It was a time when women’s education was not considered important in the United States. The States did require each town to provide a school for children, but there were not enough teachers. Most young women were not able to continue their education. If they did, they often were not taught much except French, how to sew (缝) clothing, and music.
Mary Lyon felt that women’s education was extremely important. She believed women were teachers both in the home and in the classroom. Mary opened a school for young women in Buckland. She suggested new ways of teaching, including holding discussion groups for students.
Then, Mary began to raise money for her dream school for the higher education of women. This school would own its own property. Its finances would be the responsibility of the directors. It would not depend on any person to continue. And, the students would share in cleaning and cooking to keep costs down.
In 1837, Mary Lyo n founded Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. In 1893, 44 years after her death, under a state law, Mount Holyoke Female Seminary became the first college to offer women the same kind of education as men. Mary’s efforts led to the spread of higher education for women in the United States. Her influence lasted as many students from her schools went out to teach others.
28．What’s the problem with women’s education in the 19th century
A．They weren’t supported by their family. B．They had no right to have education.
C．They had little chance to be teachers. D．They had few choices of subjects.
29．What can we know about Mary from paragraph 2
A．She suggested the traditional ways of teaching. B．She preferred women to be educated at home.
C．She attached importance to women’s education. D．She advised women to learn by themselves.
30．What was Mary’s dream school like
A．It would have very strict rules. B．It would be independent in finances.
C．It would be owned by the government. D．It would depend on some important people.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．Mary Lyon: A Supporter of Higher Education B．Mary Lyon: A Leader in Women’s Education
C．Mary Lyon’s Great Influence on Her Students D．Mary Lyon’s Efforts to Pass a New Education Law
D
Bookstores are fascinating places. That’s because the books on the shelves can take you away to magical lands, help you learn a foreign language, or cook a delicious meal. But when your community is too small to house a real brick bookstore, sometimes you have to make a compromise. A mobile bookstore that brings books around the country was the result. That is the case for Rita Collins, 70, who dreamed of opening a used bookstore after retiring from teaching.
A business planning class from the American Booksellers Association convinced Collins to abandon her idea that opening a bookstore in the small town where she lives, which would not be sustainable. Eureka, Montana, located just seven miles from the Canadian border, only has a population of 1,517. Collins asked her instructors about a traveling bookstore on wheels and they were skeptical. But she persevered.
Collins was inspired by Dylans Mobile Bookstore, a traveling bookstore in Wales run by Jeff Towns. She contacted Jeff for advice but she was largely on her own when it came to building her bookstore. First, she had to find a vehicle large enough to stand in. Then she had to have it refitted with shelves that would hold the books at a 15-degree angle so that they would stay in place while in transit. Collins named her bookstore St Rita’s Traveling Bookstore, which has been on the road since 2015.
At first, she drove through Montana and then she made her first cross-country trip in 2016. After she retired in 2017, it became a full-time job all year round. Collins and her mobile bookstore have visited 30 states, stopping at festivals and events along the way. While the locations change, some things always stay the same. Collins loves meeting people and making connections. While she loves what she does, Collins doesn’t think she can keep doing it. In several years, she hopes to pass her traveling bookstore onto another bibliophile who shares the same interest and will keep it on the road.
32．Why did Collins abandon opening a bookstore
A．It would cost a lot of money. B．It was not promising.
C．It would be out of date. D．It was not approved.
33．Why were the shelves designed at a 15-degree angle
A．To beautify the mobile bookstore. B．To make full use of space of the shelves.
C．To keep the bookstore’s balance. D．To protect the books from falling down.
34．Which of the following can best describe Collins
A．Merciful and delightful. B．Intelligent and reasonable.
C．Determined and social. D．Generous and lovely.
35．What does the underlined word “bibliophile” in the last paragraph mean
A．A book lover. B．A publisher. C．A famous writer. D．An editor.
第二节(共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。
“Plogging” is a new fitness trend（趋势）. It is a combination of “jogging” and the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning “pick up”. It encourages people to stop while out on jogs to pick up litter. 36 .
Started in Sweden around 2016, plogging is now going global. 37 To advocate plogging. Swedish fitness app Lifesum allows people to record their plogging lime and track their plogging activity as part of the workout choices. According to the app, a typical user will bum 288 calories in 30 minutes of plogging, which is more or less the same as what’s burned off while jogging.
Like other fitness trends, there are plenty of plogging pictures and videos online. 38 Ploggers take plastic bags along with them so they can store the collected litter they find along their route（路线）. Many ploggers are surprised to see just how much trash is in parks and along running trails. They even show off their bags of trash online.
Plogging is a great way to encourage people to make a difference in their local environment. 39 All you need for it is a bag for trash and it empowers everyone to help create cleaner, greener and more beautiful communities.
40 Anyone can do it. You can do it by yourself, with n friend or even in a large group. And it is a challenge you can truly feel good about. Why not give it a go
A．They clearly show what this trend looks like.
B．Plogging is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
C．If you’re not a runner, biking or walking works too.
D．It is appealing because it is simple and meaningful.
E．More and more runners are turning their jogs into plogs.
F．So it adds the idea of environmental protection to the sport.
G．Plogging isn’t the first fitness trend to connect sports with a good cause.
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。
It was Sunday. I had one last patient to see. I 41 her room in 42 hurry and stood at the doorway. She was an older woman, sitting at the edge of the bed, 43 to put socks on her swollen feet. I crossed the threshold, spoke quickly to the nurse, and glanced at her chart (表格) noting she was in stable condition.
I was almost in the clear. I leaned (倚靠) on the bed looking down at her. She asked 44 I could help put on her socks. 45 , I began to say something like this: “How are you feeling Your sugars and blood pressure were high but they’re better today. The nurse mentioned you’re 46 to see your son who’s visiting you today. It’s nice to have family visit from far away. I bet you really 47 seeing him.”
She stopped me 48 a strict voice. “Sit down, doctor. This is my story, not your story.” I was 49 and embarrassed. I sat down. I helped her with the 50 .
She began to tell me that her 51 son lived around the corner from her. She just had this one child but she had not seen him in five years. She believed that the stress of this contributed 52 to her health problems.
After hearing her story and putting on her socks, I asked her if there was anything 53 I could do for her. She 54 her head no and smiled. 55 she wanted me to do was to listen.
41．A．approached B．damaged C．checked D．reviewed
42．A．a B．the C．it D．this
43．A．struggle B．to struggle C．struggling D．struggled
44．A．that B．which C．if D．why
45．A．However B．Moreover C．Instead D．Besides
46．A．calm B．anxious C．astonished D．amused
47．A．look up to B．look forward to C．look into D．look for
48．A．on B．of C．about D．with
49．A．delighted B．surprised C．tired D．frightened
50．A．hat B．clothes C．shoes D．socks
51．A．only B．rich C．poor D．sick
52．A．willingly B．immediately C．greatly D．slightly
53．A．else B．important C．interesting D．helpful
54．A．nodded B．shook C．moved D．turned
55．A．All B．What C．That D．Which
第II卷（非选择题55分）
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
Education is very close in my heart. My father grew up 56 a small village in China.
In those days, not many villagers could read. So my father 57 (open) a night school to teach them how to read. With his help, many people learned 58 (write) their own names; with his help, many people learned to read newspapers for the first time; with his help, many 59 (woman) were able to teach their children how to read.
As his daughter, I know 60 education means to the people, especially those without it. After generations of hard work, China has come a long way in education. I myself am a beneficiary (受益者) of the progress. Otherwise，I would never become a soprano (女高音) 61 a professor of music. My father, 62 was poor but determined, made a small difference in his village. Together we can make 63 big difference in the world. Once I 64 (ask) about my Chinese dream. I said I hope all children especially girls can have access to a good education. I believe one day education will no longer be a dream; 65 will be a reality by every young woman on this planet.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假定你是李华，你校英文报正面向中学生征文。请你以“公园”为主题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1.公园简介；2.推荐该公园。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节（满分25分）读后续写
67．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。
Thin, average, and undisciplined, I was the underdog of the boys’ basketball tryouts (选拔赛) in seventh grade. Making the team was very important to me. Although I was extremely nervous, I truly thought I would make the team. But I went in overly optimistic, and quickly faced a cruel reality check.
When on the court, I huffed and puffed like an old man on his last legs; clearly, I was out of shape and having trouble keeping up. When it hit me that this was only the first day, and that there was a second to follow, I realized I would have to step it up in order to gain a spot on the team.
Unfortunately, day two went exactly like day one: I missed shots, passed badly like an out-of-breath fool. Hoping the coach was not watching all my bad moves, I had trouble keeping a positive attitude. Finally, Coach-who at five-foot-four usually seemed small, posted the lists of the Boys A and B Teams. Everybody quickly ran to catch a glimpse of the chosen few.
After scanning the list once, twice, three times, my name was nowhere. Although I had predicted the disaster that had now settled on me, with my head hanging. I slowly walked to the car. This experience definitely had not gone as I planned.
On the way home, I complained “How could that foolish boy is a better choice than me And…”
“Adam!” my mom cut me off. “Why don’t you realize maybe you need a little more practice You’d better go to basketball camps next summer.”
Although I did not want to believe her, I knew it was true. Failing to make the team was nobody’s fault but mine. Right then and there, in the middle of my anger, I realized I had to get my act together.
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。
Paragraph 1:
Then I threw myself into as many basketball opportunities as I could find.
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Paragraph 2:
When I took part in the eighth-grade basketball tryouts,I was moderate,swift and strong.
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马街中学2023年秋期高二半期考试
英语试题参考答案
听力
1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．C 10．A 11．B 12．A
13．B 14．C 15．C 16．A 17．A 18．B 19．A 20．C
阅读
21．D 22．C 23．A 24．A 25．D 26．B 27．A 28．D 29．C 30．B 31．B
32．B 33．D 34．C 35．A 36．A 37．D 38．C 39．F 40．B
完形填空
41．A 42．A 43．C 44．C 45．C 46．B 47．B 48．D 49．B 50．D 51．A
52．C 53．A 54．B 55．A
语法填空
56．in 57．opened 58．to write 59．women 60．what 61．and 62．who 63．a 64．was asked 65．it
书面表达
66．The park I like best is Xuanwu Lake Park which is located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, with the Purple Mountain in the east and Ming City Wall in the west.
Xuanwu Lake Park covers an area of 502 hectares and is divided into five parts---Huanzhou, Yingzhou, Lingzhou, Liangzhou and Cuizhou, which are connected by bridges. It is a landscape garden as well as a cultural resort. Poets, politicians and celebrities have visited the amazing garden.
Will you come to visit it some day I believe Xuanwu Lake Park will bring you into a fantastic world.
67． Then I threw myself into as many basketball opportunities as I could find. Every day, I insisted on running 10 kilometers and jumping ropes 1000 times after school to increase my energy level and physical strength. Additionally, I practiced passing, dribbling and shooting with my friends every day to improve my basketball skills. When the summer holidays came, I signed up for a basketball camp, where I got a lot of professional basketball knowledge and training from the coaches. Gradually, I found myself making great progress.
When I took part in the eighth-grade basketball tryouts, I was moderate, swift and strong. When on the court, I kept running without any trouble, dribbling freely and passing the basketball accurately. As long as I got the chance, I would try to shoot. One, two, three… I scored ten goals at last. There was no doubt that I succeeded in becoming a member of the basketball team. It was my determination and efforts that helped me achieve my dream.
