福州二中 2023-2024学年第二学期第四学段考试卷
高二年段 英语学科
(满分: 150分 考试时间: 120分钟)
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。
1. What does the man suggest doing
A. Reading some comments.
B. Making a reservation online.
C. Cooking Indian food for dinner.
2. When did the man become a university student
A. Two years ago. B. Four years ago. C. Six years ago.
3. How is the weather now
A Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At a shop. B. At a gym. C. At a school.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A designer. B. A houseboat. C. A cottage.
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 三个边中选出最佳选项。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;听完月各小题将给出 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 made the woman fail to visit the website
A. The Wi-fi network failure. B. The anti-virus software. C. The wrong password.
7. What did the woman just do
A. She read her emails.
B. She set up a password.
C. She watched a program online.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. How many ingredients are needed to make French toast
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
9. Where will the speakers have breakfast
A. At home. B. At a breakfast shop. C. At a French restaurant.
10 What will the man have for breakfast
A. Tea and cake.
B. Juice and a sandwich.
C. Yogurt and French toast.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What attracted the man on the museum grounds
A. A sculpture. B. A painting. C. A statue.
12. What could participants do during the interactive activities
A. Make a painting. B. Meet the artists. C. Introduce works to visitors.
13. How might the woman feel about the exhibition
A. Surprised. B. Interested. C. Disappointed.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What does the man do
A. A teacher. B. A photographer. C. A travel agent.
15. How does the man make friends with the locals
A. He cooks delicious food for them.
B. He tries to be sweet to them.
C. He does the same as them.
16. What does the woman think of eating honey ants
A. Interesting, B. Impressive. C. Unbelievable.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the first course every week
A. Speaking skills. B. Grammar practice. C. Presentation skills.
18. At what time does the double lesson of speaking skills begin
A.9:00. B,9:45. C. 11:00.
19. When will students have the lesson of vocabulary development
A. On Tuesday morning.
B. On Thursday morning.
C. On Friday morning.
20. Where do students go after the course of writing skills
A. The library. B. The computer room. C. The language lab.
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)
阅读下列短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
NATURAL WONDERS
Icebergs, waterfalls, the northern lights—here’s what not to miss
●ICEBERG ALLEY
Every spring, the Arctic releases as many as 800 icebergs that sail along a water y highway named Iceberg Alley, which stretches from Labrador to Newfounded. These white to gas-flame blue ice chunks are so plentiful that local distilleries (酿酒厂) use them to make vodka. Take a tour to see them up close.
HOW TO DO IT: Iceberg Alley Boat Tours start from St Lunaire.yvonnescottate.ca
●RED-SAND BEACHES
There are 500 miles of red beaches on Prince Edward Island. Turned deep red by the iron found in the sandstone cliffs, these photogenic sweeps make for an unforgettable stroll. Favourites are Cavendish Beach, near where Anne of Green Gables author LM Montgomery grew up, and deep red Argyle Shore.
HOW TO DO IT: Red Sand Tour & Taxi offers guided trips to the beaches.
●NIAGARA FALLS
The three waterfalls that make up Niagara pour out around a million bathtubs of water minute. This wonder of the world straddles (横跨) the US-Canadian border, and has been drawing travellers for centuries.
HOW TO DO IT: The Falls can be seen for free from Table Rock Centre; or book Journey Behind the Falls, to access observation decks behind the cascades.
●AURORA BOREALIS
Moving rapidly across the night sky, the Northern Lights is one of nature’s best shows. This delicate phenomenon is extremely hard to describe, but your chances of seeing them improve the closer you are to the Arctic Circle. Some of the best are seen in Churchill, Manitoba—where they appear, on average, 300 nights a year.
HOW TO DO IT: Churchill’s research station provides guided tours. churchillscience.ca
1. What type of tour is recommended for travellers to have a close look at icebergs
A. A boat tour. B. A walking tour. C. A train tour. D. A taxi tour.
2. What can we learn about Red-Sand Beaches
A. Argyle Shore was the hometown of LM Montgomery.
B. Red beaches stretches from Labrador to Newfounded.
C. The beaches are gaining popularity among photographers.
D. Iron in the sandstone cliffs contributes to the beaches’ red color.
3. Which website should a waterfall lover choose for information
A. Churchillscience.ca. B. .
C. Yvonnescottate.ca. D. .
B
“I was dead for 67 minutes. It’s a miracle that I’m here today.” Those are the words of Bruce Richardson, who survived a cardiac arrest (心脏骤停) in July 2016 thanks to the quick actions of his friends and the first responders who refused to give up.
It was an early summer morning, a typical Saturday. Bruce volunteered as usual in the community center. “I had no symptoms that there was any problem. It was a completely normal morning; I felt fine,” he shared. “I was visiting with friends. Then, I passed out. What happened next I know from what others have told me.”
Bruce’s friend, Jack, had learned how to perform CPR, and he quickly began chest compressions. Another friend, Doug, dialed 911 and the operator walked him through compressions until first responders arrived. Once the ambulance arrived, the paramedics tried five times to restart Bruce’s heart with an AED. By this time, Bruce had been without a heartbeat for over 30 minutes, often when time of death is called. On the phone with an emergency room doctor. one of the paramedics was instructed to try two AEDs simultaneously (同时). It worked; Bruce’s heart began to beat again. Incredibly, he awoke the next day and was able to communicate. After a week, Bruce made a full recovery and left the hospital.
Since Bruce’s cardiac arrest, he has since been able to resume a normal life with some differences. He now is a passionate CPR advocate. He has shared his story in the news, and last year he was a guest speaker at the Association’s Indianapolis Heart & Stroke Ball to encourage people to spread the message of CPR. Finally, Bruce shared his story in a video now being used to promote American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR kiosks installed around the country.
4. What made Bruce’s survival from a severe heart attack possible
A. The doctor’s first aid without delay.
B. His friends’ proper guidance on performing CPR.
C. His volunteer experiences in the community center.
D. The instant actions of his friends and the first responders.
5 Why did Bruce share his story in a video
A. To advocate the application of CPR. B. To appeal to more people to volunteer.
C. To share his struggle for a normal life. D. To enhance people’s awareness of fitness.
6. What can we learn from Bruce’s story
A. Hard work will pay off one day. B. The knowledge of first aid counts.
C. Learning to live in the present matters. D. Ease your mind when panic arises.
7. What is the text
A. A research paper. B. A book review.
C. A news report. D. A course advertisement.
C
I remember the night I fell in love. When I was 12 years old, a neighbor bought a coffee machine. The neighbor kid and I had eight cups each. Feeling fully alive, we even climbed onto the roof, awed by the shining stars. Forty-five years later, not a day has gone by that I haven’t renewed my love for the Bean. I’ve also come to understand how and why coffee fascinates me.
Caffeine (咖啡因) evolved in certain plants to discourage insects from eating them, but the reason why many people consume it each day is this: When caffeine enters the brain, it competes with a chemical called adenosine (腺苷), whose job is to make you feel tired. When it is shot out, a receptor connects to it, signaling your brain that it’s time to sleep.
That’s where caffeine comes in. With a similar shape, it fits into the receptors, leaving adenosine nowhere to park, because caffeine is already occupying its spots. In truth, caffeine doesn’t boost your energy — it simply prevents you from feeling worn out.
To get to what really matters, though: Caffeine makes you happy and improves cognitive performance (that means it makes you smarter), as proven by research. Yet, caffeine is also a blessing to humanity. As Michael Pollan argues in his audiobook Caffeine: How Coffee and Tea Created the Modern World, caffeine’s arrival in the 17th century transformed the economy through enhanced productivity, innovation, and safety. So if you like electricity, running water, and lifesaving medicines, give credit for caffeine.
Nothing in life is free, however. As you consume more caffeine over time, you will be reduced to a state of tolerance, where caffeine has a smaller effect after long-term use. However, this “problem” seems just an opportunity to enjoy more coffee. Recently, noticing the increase in my consumption, my wife proposed that I “take a little break” from coffee. The very suggestion made me angry. “Here’s an idea,” I replied. “Why don’t we just live apart for a year so it feels more like it did when we were first married ” An overreaction I think not.
8. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning his childhood experience
A. To stress the danger of drinking too much coffee.
B. To recall the friendship with the neighbor kid.
C To tell the preciousness of a coffee machine.
D. To show the start of his passion for coffee.
9. Why do many people consume caffeine daily
A. It can increase people’s energy. B. It can help people sleep better.
C. It can block adenosine’s action. D. It can work better with receptors.
10. What does Michael Pollan’s audiobook mainly focus on
A. How coffee affects one’s cognition. B. How coffee drove social development.
C. Why coffee lifts people’s spirits. D. When coffee came into daily diet.
11. How did the author react to his wife’s advice
A. He preferred keeping his coffee habit. B. He considered taking a good rest.
C. He agreed to consume less coffee. D. He decided to separate from his wife.
D
How could anyone dislike giving and receiving gifts A good gift can be totally life changing. Gifts are so meaningful that some people identify “receiving gifts” as their primary “love language”. Indeed, on the surface, gift-giving occasions seem like wonderful opportunities to experience and create delight. But according to a 2023 survey, gift-giving and receiving is actually the least popular love language overall.
The problem is that occasions that involve gift giving are full of uncertainty. If it’s an occasion like Christmas, where people are shopping for each other at the same time, people might still be nervous about whether the gift they give will be in the same category as the gift they will also receive. For instance, you don’t want to give someone a gag (恶作剧) gift when they’re giving you a sincere, heartfelt gift. Mismatched approaches to gift-giving are a common recipe for awkwardness.
There can also be enormous uncertainty around how your gift will be experienced by the receiver. Imagine that a close friend is showing some signs of seasonal affective disorder, and you’re giving him a therapy (疗法) lamp as a gift. True, he may very well be appreciative, indicating that this is “just what he needed.” But what if he interprets the gift as an unwelcome piece of commentary on his affective state One could imagine a reaction along the lines of “ Gosh, I’m sorry I’ve been so unpleasant to be around,” The message we send is not necessarily the same as the message received.
Worst of all, there’s the anxiety that comes with receiving gifts. If you are like me, you may have found yourself in a setting where you expect a lot of well-meaning but disappointing gifts are headed your way. There can be some fear that comes with knowing that you’ll soon need to perform joy and appreciation. Even worse, you might worry that the gift-giver will detect your insincerity, wounding them in the process.
It’s not all bad, of course. When done carefully, gift-giving can be a wonderful way to draw people closer together, in a lasting way.
12. Gift giving is full of uncertainty because________.
A. people prepare insincere gifts for others
B. the gifts they give are of the same category
C. mismatched gift-giving frequently happens
D people shop for gifts for different occasions
13. An example of the therapy lamp is used to illustrate________.
A. trust can be earned through gift-giving
B. misunderstanding can arise from gift-giving
C. harmony can be achieved through gift-giving
D. depression can be a byproduct of gift-giving
14. What makes a gift-receiver most anxious
A. Expressing disappointment over the gifts.
B. Having pretended delight at the gifts uncovered.
C. Expecting well-intentioned gifts from friends.
D. Fearing to extend appreciation for the gifts.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards gift giving
A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Unclear. D. Objective.
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。
Autonomy-supportive parenting is an approach that focuses on building a child’s sense of agency in the world as well as a strong sense of self. ____16____ We should recognize that children have a different perspective or experience than adults. Therefore, instead of pushing adults’ way of thinking on children, adults should let kids do their own critical thinking and solve problems themselves, which will help them trust their abilities.
Guide kids to find their own solution
As any parent with more than one child can tell you, kids develop differently. ____17____ While one child may find it easy to start their homework independently, the other might not be a self-starter. So we push our kids to the next level by knowing their skill level and meeting them there.
Let kids find their own fun
____18____ It really is harm to them. It also sets us up to be their cruise (航行) directors at all times. That’s a huge burden on us! Letting children find their own thing to do when boredom strikes allows them to become self-sufficient and use their imagination to find fun on their own.
Being sympathetic doesn’t mean giving in
Another characteristic of autonomy-supportive parenting is being open, curious, and flexible. Trusting children to be accountable to themselves (or acting like it) is the only way you will know if your child will be a responsible, independent adult. For example, if you ask your child when they think is the best time to do their homework, and they tell you it’s in the morning before school begins, support them and let them try it, no matter how strange it sounds. ____19____
Don’t forget to support yourself
Once you grasp autonomy-supportive parenting, you’ll see opportunities to put it into practice. No matter how old your kid is, adopting this style will not be easy. ____20____ If you get hard on yourself because you’re not measuring up, you’re more likely to return to the controlling practices.
A. It may work.
B. Our kids don’t know how to manage boredom.
C. That can mean we have to support them in different ways.
D. So forgive yourself if things don’t go right on a particular day.
E. And they may not know yet, but it’s good for them to think about it.
F. Some days are just going to be more autonomy-supportive than others.
G. It’s trying to understand children’s experience of what’s going on right now.
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。
My father, Paul Andrew Figura, was a die-hard fisherman. In my ___21___, we went out fishing in all kinds of weather, catching and missing nearly every fish in countless waterways.
Whenever we ___22___, Mom would ask: “What time will you be back ” “When we can’t see the ___23___.” Dad would respond. He often ___24___ it. Sometimes Dad would ask me to ___25___ some food and water and we’d fish the entire day. I observed firsthand his insistent, rapid-ire casting technique, to which he credited as a ___26___ factor behind his success. It was one ___27___ after another after another.
The greatest life lesson that Dad taught me involved dealing with those times when the fish weren’t ___28___ Days when the weather was awful, when the mosquitoes were biting, when my hands were cold. Times when I just wanted to ___29___ and go home. Dad’s ____30____ “Son, you’re not going to catch any fish unless you ____31____ your line. Keep casting,” he’d say.
I learned early the importance of ____32____ and willingness to keep trying different fish food if you wanted to catch them. Sooner or later they’d ____33____. I took that same attitude into my school work. ____34____, I got many awards at college. I applied it ____35____ to whatever job I had as an adult and it made me the person that I am today.
21. A. dream B. career C. childhood D. adulthood
22. A. got up B. reached out C. stepped back D. set off
23. A. camps B. lines C. tracks D. cottages
24. A. forgot B. rejected C. recalled D. meant
25. A. make B. pack C. heat D. freeze
26. A. cultural B. random C. major D. external
27. A. cast B. step C. strike D. risk
28. A. swimming B. dancing C. gathering D. biting
29. A. wander B. play C. quit D. sleep
30. A. response B. intention C. evaluation D. situation
31. A. abandon B. monitor C. fetch D. wet
32. A. kindness B. insistence C. confidence D. business
33. A. cooperate B. progress C. resist D. integrate
34. A. In surprise B. As a result C. Ahead of time D. In particular
35. A. intentionally B. casually C. hesitantly D. temporarily
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。
If New Year’s Eve had an official song, it would be Auld Lang Syne. Every year, just after the clock strikes midnight, many people around the world will sing this beloved song. Why is Auld Lang Syne a New Year’s tradition From its beginning as an 18th-century Scottish poem ____36____ its popularity today, Auld Lang Syne always____37____（carry）the spirit of the holiday.
The song is actually a poem written by Robert Burns in 1788. Traditionally ____38____（consider）Scotland’s national poet, Burns raised the country’s national awareness by writing it in the dying-out Scots language. In English, “auld lang syne” ____39____ （rough）means “times long past”. The song tells of old friends meeting after time apart.
Although Burns’ version is the only one we know today, there were also some earlier ____40____（version）of the poem, ____41____ （include）Allan Ramsay’s from 1724. Burns’ version ____42____ (inspire) by an old man’s singing.
Burns was not satisfied with his version of the poem’s ____43____（origin）tune and dismissed it. So between 1799 and 1801, George Thomson composed ____44____ different tune for the song. It’s the one we sing today.
With its emphasis on friendship and parting, Auld Lang Syne expresses the spirit of New Year’s Eve, _____45_____ is saying goodbye to one year so that another can begin.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。为了迎接第二届“全国生态日(National Ecology Day)”的到来，你校将于2024年8月12日下午4:00-5:30 在学校礼堂开展一次环保知识竞赛。请你用英文写一则通知。内容包括：
1．竞赛主题、时间及地点；
2．报名方法；
3．鼓励大家踊跃报名。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．开头和结尾已为你写好。
Notice
Dear fellow students,
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The Students Union
第二节 (满分 25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一片完整的短文。
“Wow, these trees are so tall!” William shouted excitedly, while walking with his classmates in a forest near his school. They were on a field trip to the forest as part of a science lesson.
Over there, they met the forester (护林人), Victor. When William learned Victor lived in a simple wooden house there for years, he laughed at him with his friends.
Then, they passed by an entrance to a cave. William wanted to explore inside the cave, but his teacher didn’t allow it. “I’ll come back here,” he thought. On the way back to school, he remembered the exact location of the cave.
The next day, William asked his four friends to the cave together. They told their parents they would go to the library and return home in the evening. None of the teenagers told their parents about their plan to visit the cave.
When the teenagers reached the cave, they left their school bags outside to reduce the burden. One by one, they entered the cave. Just when they took a few steps inside, some rocks from the cave wall fell and blocked the entrance.
“How are we going to get out now ” one of the teenagers Sarah shouted. William had an idea and said, “Maybe we can try digging through the fallen rocks with our hands to reach the entrance.” But realizing getting out of the cave only by their hands was impossible, they had great fear. The sun was about to go down. The teenagers started calling for help, but nobody could hear them. The teenagers were losing hope.
Victor happened to pass by the entrance to the cave, and five school bags caught his attention. He also heard some sounds coming from inside the cave. “Who’s in there ” Victor shouted.
“I’m William! We came here yesterday with our teacher!” William replied instantly.
“Help us, please! We are stuck! Sarah can’t breathe here because of fear.”
“Okay, calm down, children!” Victor said. “I’ll help you get out!”
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:
Victor immediately called the first-aid center and rushed home.
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Paragraph 2:
Soon, the teenagers walked outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air.
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试题答案
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
12. C 13. B 14. D 15. D 16. G 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. D
21. C 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. to 37. carries
38. considered 39. roughly 40. versions 41. including 42. was inspired
43. original 44. a 45. which
Notice
Dear fellow students,
In order to celebrate the second National Ecology Day and raise our awareness of environmental protection, the Students Union is going to hold a contest on how to protect our home planet at 4:00-5:30 pm on 12 August, 2024 in the hall.
If you are interested, you can start to sign up at the Students Union office now. The contest includes two parts: quiz and debate. For more detailed information, please visit our website and read the related instructions.
All students who are interested in challenging themselves and protecting our home planet are welcome to participate!
The Students Union
读后续写答案
Victor immediately called the first-aid center and rushed home. After a little while, Victor got back to the entrance with a shovel and a flashlight. “Hey! I’m back!” he shouted, assuring the kids that he would rescue them. Then, he began digging through the rocks at the entrance. It wasn’t easy for one man to dig through the rocks, but he was trying his best. Meanwhile, William and his friends tried to stay calm and told Sarah not to worry. A few minutes later, William and his friends could see the flashlight shine through the cave’s entrance, which made them excited.
Soon, the teenagers walked outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air. Fortunately, Sarah felt better. Just then, medical workers arrived and examined the children carefully to make sure they were OK. William looked at Victor who was worn out and regretted making fun of him when they first met. He apologized to the great forester and thanked him for rescuing him and his friends. Later, the teenagers’ parents arrived and were grateful to Victor for his timely rescue. Also, the teenagers promised their parents they wouldn’t lie and take such a dangerous adventure again.
