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青岛第六十八中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试卷
2023. 11
注意事项： 1.本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。第I卷为选择题，共95分；第II卷为非选择题，共55分，满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2.第I卷共5页，请按照题目要求将选出的答案标号（A、B、C、D）涂在答题卡上。第II卷共1页，将答案用黑色签字笔（0.5 mm）写在答题卡上。
第Ⅰ卷
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）
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt？
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. What does the man want to be
A. A lawyer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Neighbors
3. What happened to the man
A. He was sick. B. He woke up late C. He got eye problems.
4. What do the man's class want to do this Saturday
A. Go for a picnic. B. Have a party. C. Collect the rubbish.
5. Why does James refuse Rachel's invitation
A. He has to prepare for a game. B. He failed to win a contest.
C. He dislikes watching movies.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Miyako want to do
A. Make a call. B. Send a card. C. Hold a party.
7. What is the man doing
A. Making an apology. B. Giving an explanation. C. Sharing an experience.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did David do last night
A. He played volleyball. B. He watched television.
C. He read the newspaper.
9. What time will the match on Saturday afternoon start
A. At 2: 30. B. At 3: 00. C. At 3: 30.
10. What will Lisa do first
A. Talk with her mom. B. Give David a call. C. Take a piano lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where did the man most probably lose his phone
A. On the underground. B. At the workplace. C. In a restaurant.
12. What will the man do before five o'clock
A. Buy a new phone. B. Make a call to the bank.
C. Meet the woman.
13. How does the man feel in the end
A. Surprised. B. Grateful. C. Doubtful.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the man say about his office
A. His office is richly decorated. B. He has used this office for a week.
C. His office space is spacious. enough.
15. Why does the man need a web camera for his computer
A. To record his trip next week. B. To communicate with overseas scholars.
C. To collect cost-effective web cameras.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to choose an office chair. B. How to prepare for an online meeting.
C. How to improve Professor White's office.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. On which day is World Sleep Day held
A. March 21. B. March 25. C. March 31.
18. What benefit is mentioned about enough sleep
A. Being stronger. B. Being cleverer. C. Being taller.
19. What percentage of adults have a full eight hours of sleep each workday
A. 21%. B. 27%. C. 80%.
20. What can we learn from the passage
A. World Sleep Day started in 2006.
B. Teenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
C. 80% of people throughout the world have sleep problems.
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
Millions of travelers daily have the opportunity to get refreshed in the following airport terminals (航站楼).
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Commonly referred to as a destination in itself, it's no surprise that 65 million people pass through Singapore Changi Airport annually. At night, the 130-foot-tall Rain Vortex, the world's largest indoor waterfall, comes alive with an eye-catching light show that lasts around five minutes. With one-of-a-kind attractions, its very own hotels and more than 280 places to shop and dine. it is popular among passengers flying through Singapore.
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
It serves over 5 million passengers each year, a sign of the city's increasing popularity and accessibility to Africa. The visually striking and solar-powered Terminal 1 at Marrakech's airport merges Moroccan style with a 21st-century construction technology.
Denver International Airport (DEN)
It serves more than 64. 5 million passengers each year. Built in 1995, its fiberglass roof is shaped to resemble the Rocky Mountains. A variety of sculptures and paintings support a permanent art collection spread throughout every terminal. Along the walkway between the Jeppesen Terminal and Concourse A, a piece of soft music plays as passengers make their way to catch a flight.
Istanbul Airport (IST)
It is recognized as the largest airport in the world and is anticipating even more growth in the next 10 years to fulfill the goal of handling a jaw-dropping 200 million passengers annually. The terminal's transit hall follows the shape of the Bosporus, and the air-traffic-control tower is designed in the shape of a tulip, Turkey's national symbol.
21. What can you do at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
A. Have free food. B. Enjoy natural scenery.
C. Entertain yourself. D. Do business with others.
22. What is the highlight of Denver International Airport (DEN)
A. Its long history. B. Its superb location.
C. Its convenient facilities. D. Its cultural atmosphere.
23. Which airport handles the most passengers each year
A. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). B. Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK).
C. Denver International Airport (DEN). D. Istanbul Airport (IST).
B
When White met the pit bull puppy in 2018, Darby was young, playful, strong as an ox. Then, in the summer of 2019, came Darby's date with destiny.
White was fishing in Northern Caledonia’s Bodega Bay. He left Darby, then a year old and 100 pounds, in the parked car with windows down, while he cast his line a few yards away. The fish weren't biting, White recall, until, suddenly, they were.
At first, White thought he had hooked a stingray. But as he reeled (绕线) it in, he realized it was a sevengill shark, about 6 feet long. Not uncommon but still dangerous He brought it close and carefully unhooked it, expecting it to swim away. It didn't. The shark bit his ankle.
“All of a sudden there was blood everywhere,” says White. He yelled for help, hoping the fishermen down the beach could hear. But they didn't seem to know what was going on. Fortunately, Darby did. He jumped out of the car and ran toward the water. He ran right up to the shark and sank his teeth into its gills (鱼鳃).
“That just made the shark bite down harder,” White says. Darby backed off, then regrouped and attacked the shark’s tail. The shark released its grip (紧抓), and White managed to push it into shallow water, where it swam off. “The whole thing took less than a minute,” White says, “but it left plenty of damage.” White was able to stop the bleeding and get to a hospital, where he learned that the wound was very severe.
That would've been the end of it, had Darby's story not gone viral. White was contacted by NBC News and CNN. That's when the countless cash offers started to come in. But the big dog was not for sale.
24. What do the underlined words “date with destiny” mean
A. A day for celebration B. An important meeting
C. Important time in life D. An appointment with White
25. What can we learn from the story
A White hooked a rare and dangerous shark.
B Darby succeed in the fight against the shark at his first attempt.
C White was not seriously injured thanks to Darby's help.
D. Many people wanted to buy the dog.
26. Which of the following can best describe Darby according to the story
A Young and cute B. Brave and devoted
C. Friendly and smart D. Playful and naughty
27. What's the text mainly about
A. How a dog saved its owner B. How to fight against a shark
C. How a shark attacked people D. How to go shark fishing with a dog
C
In the US only about 3% of early childhood teachers are male. Experts say this may have a great influence on young children whose understanding of gender roles and identity is rapidly forming. Research has found that getting access to different teachers is beneficial for children. This means the youngest learners are more likely to be exposed toa wide variety of games and communication. It can also help them develop healthy ideas about gender.
“In our society and world, we tend to have very specific stereotypes (刻板印象) of gender roles,” said Mindi Reich-Shapiro, an assistant professor in the Borough of Manhattan Community College, and one of the authors of a recent study. “It's necessary for the kids to see other possibilities and paths they can choose.”
Although they largely felt supported by colleagues and families, many male teachers surveyed stated that in their career as early education teachers they did face social and cultural resistance. Some even noted that the parents were surprised or concerned when they found a male teacher with their kids. Moreover, the male teachers were sometimes advised not to hug children.
Reich-Shapiro and other researchers have made some suggestions to increase the number of male early education teachers. Low wages have long been considered as a major problem in this field. More than 70% of male teachers said they intended to stay in the early education workforce, and pointed out that the major motivator for their commitment to their long-term career was an increased salary. Thus, the report recommended that all preschool educators be paid as much as the primary school teachers. The government should establish support groups and provide guidance and professional advice for male early education educators.
Reich-Shapiro said that traditional recruitment methods for early childhood teachers could not solve the gender gap in the field. He proposes providing young individuals with opportunities to stay and work with children either through training or voluntary programs, targeting groups of men who are considering changing their jobs, such as fathers and fathers-to-be.
28. Mow is the early childhood education in the US
A. It lacks male teachers. B. It neglects gender roles.
C. It influences kids' understanding. D. It exposes kids to adventure
29. What is learned about the male teachers in the study
A. They find it awkward to hug children. B. They fail to meet the parents' expectations.
C. They can't keep up with female colleagues. D. They feel prejudiced socially and culturally.
30. What is essential for men to be devoted to early childhood education
A. Social recognition. B. Job security. C. Higher pay. D. Better workplace.
31. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Early education: a specific target B. Early education: a challenging field
C. Male preschool teachers: a vital necessity D. Male preschool teachers: a potential career
D
A new study suggests that mindfulness education—lessons on techniques to calm the mind and body—can reduce the negative effects of stress and increase students' ability to stay engaged, helping them stay on track academically and avoid behavior problems.
After finding that students who self-reported mindful habits performed better on tests and had higher grades, researchers from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University wanted to know if school-based mindfulness training could help more students reap similar benefits.
They designed a study focusing on sixth-graders in a Boston school. The study showed that sixth-graders who participated in an eight-week mindfulness were less stressed out than their classmates who hadn't. Practicing mindfulness had helped improve the ability to focus in the moment, expanding students' capacity to learn and regulate their emotions.
Four times a week, instructors from Calmer Choice, a Massachusetts nonprofit specializing in mindfulness education, taught the group techniques and led them through practices, like focusing on a rock for a minute, then discussing when their mind wandered and refocused on the rock. Another group of sixth-graders took computer coding during that time instead. The students were randomly assigned between the groups.
At the end of the eight weeks, the mindfulness group reported being less stressed than they had been before the mindfulness education, and better able to practice self-control. And their amygdalae, the part of the brain that controls emotion, responded less to pictures of fearful faces than they did prior to the mindfulness work, suggesting their brains were less sensitive to negative stimuli, or, in other words, that they were less likely to get stressed out and lose focus. The group who attended coding classes didn't see the same benefits.
The findings suggest that the mindfulness instruction helped boost students' attention skills, as well as develop coping mechanisms for stress. The researchers believe it could be especially useful for schools to support students suffering from severe mental damage and other adversities that trigger stress in the body, hurting students' ability to succeed.
32. What was the purpose of the study
A. To examine the techniques for practicing mindfulness.
B. To study the effects of group mindfulness training on students.
C. To see how students help themselves to perform better on tests.
D. To understand why mindfulness training calms the mind and body.
33. How was the study conducted
A. By listing benefits of mindfulness education.
B. By scanning the brain to see how it controls emotions.
C. By teaching different students different mindfulness skills.
D. By comparing two groups of students attending different classes.
34. What change took place after the students practiced mindfulness work
A. They felt easier to stay focused. B. They were better at computer coding.
C. Their mind was wandering more actively. D. Their brains were more aware of negativity.
35. Who are the most possible target readers of the passage
A. Stressful parents. B. Mindful instructors.
C. Emotional students. D. School educators.
第二节（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可以填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Five Tips For A Happier Life
Here are some scientifically proven but simple ways to cultivate satisfaction.
Help other people. Whether lending a hand or offering a handout, giving to others has been found to make you feel better. A study from the University of British Columbia found that people who spent money on gifts for others or gave to charity reported being happier than people who spent cash on themselves. 36 . And there's a big bonus: giving your time to help others is also associated with better health.
Listen to music. 37 , according to research from the University of Missouri, especially if you actively try to be happier when you're listening. Psychologists from Goldsmiths, University of London also found that people who listened to positive music judged a grey square to look brighter than it actually was.
38 . YIóu might need to listen to cheerful music to improve your frame of mind, but it's not the same when it comes to movies, according to academics at Ohio State University. Watching a tragic film appeared to make viewers reflect on their own relationships and realize how much better off they were than the characters in the movie.
Meditate (冥想). Mindfulness meditation which focuses on experiencing the here and now has been shown to increase feelings of contentment. What's more, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in the US looked at brain scans of 16 people who took part in an eight- week mindfulness meditation course and found changes in the brain. 39
Go outdoors. Numerous studies have found being outside is an effective pick-me-up. 40 But best of all, according a University of Sussex and LSE study, is a visit to the coast. Researchers asked people to log their happiness levels on a “Happiness” app and being by the sea on a warm weekend day came out top.
A. Watch a sad film
B. Go to movies with friends
C. Optimistic music can have a positive effect on our well-being
D. If it's a green space, even if it's just your local park, that's better still
E. They indicated less stress and heightened self-awareness and compassion
R. Volunteering can make you feel good too, according to a number of studies
G Simply write down the little things you're grateful for, whether that's a nice cup of tea or spotting a pretty bird in the garden
第三部分语言应用（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四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
With the start of new school, most freshmen were excited to meet new classmates and teachers. Among them, 41 , 15-year-old Sergio Peralt a was feeling very nervous because his right hand had never fully formed since he was born. Sergio was particularly concerned about 42 his classmates would think of him.
Jeff Wilkins, the teacher of Sergio's engineering class, 43 out Sergio's situation and decided to do something for the new student. He hoped to 44 this hands -on chance to help his robotics students learn more about engineering and how building a robotic hand 45 .
For the next four 46 , Jeff and his class including Sergio worked on the 47 . With access to online models and a 3D printer, they 48 created a robotic hand, which was intended to look 49 and work well, like catching something.
Then came the final testing day The whole class 50 in the science classroom, watching breathlessly as Sergio carefully 51 the self-made robotic hand and caught hold of a ball with his arm 52 slightly. Never in his life did he expect to catch something with his 53 hand!
The life-changing gift for Sergio drew huge attention. Jeff and his students became an instant 54 _and various media competed to 55 the news. His students stated that Jeff challenged them to transform abstract concepts into reality, from which they benefited greatly.
41. A. however B. then C. instead D. therefore
42. A. how B. what C. who D. whether
43. A. carried B. watched C. figured D. looked
44. A. think highly of B. let go of C. make fun of D. take advantage of
45. A. failed B. worked C. continued D. appeared
46. A decades B. hours C. weeks D. years
47. A. test B. exam C. project D. course
48. A. previously B. slowly C. immediately D. eventually
49. A. different B. alike C. plain D. good
50. A. negotiated B. gathered C. studied D. discussed
51. A. wore B. controlled C. touched D. connected
52. A moving B. waving C. holding D. trembling
53. A. left B. right C. only D. single
54. A. story B. joke C. hit D. spot
55. A report B. send C. fight D. interview
第ⅠⅠ卷
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。
A black slate (石板), an alloy steel needle and decades of practice are 56 Li Yahua needs to create the perfect Huihe stone shadow carving (惠和影雕) work of art. With her left hand 57 (gentle) leaning against the mirror-like stone to support the heavy chisel (凿子) she’s holding in her right hand, the artist creates a black-and-white landscape by intensively chiseling dots in various sizes and density on the stone.
58 (difference) from traditional Chinese art types that emphasize the beauty of lines, stone shadow carving highlights the size and 59 (deep) of dots.
“We use an alloy steel needle to chisel white dots to create images on a polished and smooth black slate,” Li explained, adding the pressure 60 (use) to chisel them was the key to getting the carving right.
“On an A 4-paper-size black slate, we need to chisel about 100 million dots 61 (create) an image,” she continued, adding it would take 7 to 20 days to complete the work depending on its level of complexity.
Born into a family of stone carvers, stone and alloy steel needles 62 (be) Li's best friends since childhood and the sound of chisel 63 (knock) on the slate is the soundtrack to her life. 64 56-year-old has devoted nearly 40 years to the craft. For her, shadow carving is about preserving history, culture and art, 65 recording the stories of the times.
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）
假如你是某国际学校学生会主席。你校准备组织一次“让文物活起来”（Bringing Cultural Relics to Life）的活动，请你用英语写一篇开幕词，欢迎参加活动的师生。内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；2.活动目的；3.活动内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.参考词汇：手工艺品 artifact
Dear teachers and fellow students,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business-a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don't have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn't shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can't help following you here. " Gosh, I couldn't believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world's prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：
1.写作词数应为150左右；2.请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1 I was completely knocked out by the news.
Para 2 Finally came the big moment.
青岛第六十八中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
答案
听力1 CAACB 6 ABBCA 11 CCBCB 16 CABAB
阅读理解21. CDD 24. CDBA 28. ADCC 32. BDAD
七选五36-40 FCAED
完形填空41-45 ABCDB 46 50 CCDDB 51-55 ADBCA
语法填空：
56. what 57. gently 58. Different 59. depth 60. used
61. to create 62. have been 63. knocking 64. The 65. and
应用文：
Dear teachers and fellow students,
Welcome to our "Bringing Cultural Relics to Life" event. As president of the Students' Union, I' m honoured to have the opportunity to open this wonderful occasion.
The purpose of this event is to encourage everyone to explore the history and culture behind the artifacts and appreciate their beauty. There will be an exhibition featuring various cultural artifacts brought by students which have been passed down through their families. Also, we will be holding a workshop where students are encouraged to create their own cultural artifacts that look like cultural relics in ancient times.
Thank you for your attendance, and I wish you all a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
读后续写
I was completely knocked out by the news. Without Emma's voice to guide me, I would definitely mess up and this was not how everything was supposed to go! As I stood there, feeling at a loss, a gentle touch on my shoulder brought me back to reality. It was my mom, wearing a comforting smile. After having a brief idea of my story, she said in a firm tone, “You've worked so hard. You can make it on your own. "Memories of countless rehearsal came flooding back, drowning my fears and losses. Swinging into action, I adjusted my performance to a solo, practicing in no time.
Finally came the big moment. Taking a deep breath. I stepped onto the stage, enveloped in the glow of the lights. At first, my voice trembled with nervousness, but as the song progressed, my confidence soared. I poured my emotions into the performance, letting my voice carry my feelings into the air. The crowd watched in awe, their applause and cheers echoing in the hall. Facing the overwhelming response, I knew that I had conquered my fears. Yes, the unexpected discouragement can be a blessing in disguise if we have a belief in ourselves and never give up our dreams.
