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2024 学年第一学期浙江期中联考
高二年级英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷共 10 页满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
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3. 所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
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选择题部分
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。
例：How much is the shirt
19. 15 B. 9. 18 C. 9. 15
答案是 C。
1. When will the man arrive at the party
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. Who kept talking all the time in the cinema
A. The young couple. B. The old woman. C. The little boy.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hospital.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. The sight. C. The traffic.
5. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Annoyed. B. Disappointed. C. Pleased.
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 至 7 题。
6. What does the man offer to do
A. Arrange a meeting. B. Call the office manager. C. Sign a form.
7. What should be put in the meeting room
A. The chairs. B. The computers. C. The desks.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the woman
A. A traveler. B. A cleaner. C. A volunteer.
9. Who does the man think is responsible for the environment
A. The government. B. The company. C. The public.
10. What will the speakers do next
A. Sell the garbage. B. Go to the beach. C. Recycle the plastic.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Why does the man recommend Muse Magazine to the woman
A. It's helpful for schoolwork.
B. It's about science and nature.
C. It has lots of inspiring stories.
12. How old is the woman's son now
A. 8. B. 9. C. 14.
13. What is the woman going to do next
A. Read another magazine. B. Buy the magazine. C. Ask for her son's opinion.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What's the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Sister and brother.
15. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Ask Tom for help. B. Ask Alice for help. C. Ask his teacher for help.
16. What will the man probably do
A. Go to the language club.
B. Teach Tom how to solve maths problems.
C. Teach Tom Spanish and learn maths from him.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is Jenny Smith doing
A. Hiring volunteers. B. Telling about her job. C. Introducing herself.
18. What isn't necessary for the job
A. Writing skills. B. Typing skills. C. Painting skills.
19. How often does the newspaper come out
A. Every day. B. Five days a week. C. Twice a week.
20. Why do people work for the newspaper mostly
A. To have fun. B. To get some money. C. To get some experience.
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
Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River plummeting( 垂直落下 ) over a 188ft-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it's by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park.
Journey behind the falls
Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first Indigenous(土著的) inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction.
Witness a whirlpool from above
In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids' end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge for over a century. It's a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid queues.
Discover the world's butterflies
The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America's largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you're lucky, witness newborns take their first flight.
Take to the tunnels
Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to descend into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building's halls, guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee.
21. What do you know about the Niagara Park
A. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls.
B. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge.
C. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge.
D. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform.
22. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory
A. Feed the butterflies. B. Take a guided tour.
C. Witness the birth of butterflies. D. Observe butterfly species from around the world
23. What's the purpose of the passage
A. To attract visitors to the park. B. To show the history of the park.
C. To introduce the variety of the park. D. To stress the importance of ecosystem.
B
President Cleveland is the only U. S. president to lose his first reelection bid-then return four years later to win back the White House. He has been noted for his reformist agenda and opposition to customs that foreshowed the free-trade movement of the 1890s. But the 22nd and 24th president of the United States is perhaps best known as the only American president to hold the office for two non-consecutive (非连续的) terms.
In 1884, Cleveland, defeated opponent James Blaine in a narrow victory. Four years later, He lost his 1888 reelection race focusing on economic policy issues, customs included, but lacking effective management and unity within his party to Republican challenger Benjamin Harrison despite securing the popular vote. However, in an 1892 rematch, Cleveland defeated Harrison to reclaim the office.
Cleveland's failed 1888 reelection campaign against Harrison, for the reason that the campaign was incompetently run on nearly every front, according to Troy Senik, presidential historian, former presidential speechwriter. “He began the race without a campaign manager; delegated most of the electioneering responsibilities to his running mate, Allen Thurman, who, at the age of 74, was not healthy enough to resist the rigors of campaigning; and based the entire race around his proposal to reduce customs, which divided his own Democratic Party and unified the Republicans in opposition,” Senik says.
With the economy taking center stage during the campaign and a third-party bid from the newly formed Populist Party Cleveland again claimed victory in 1892, prevailing the popular vote 46 percent to 43 percent over Harrison. Cleveland sailed to a decisive Electoral College win with 277 votes, which indicated that Cleveland won largely mainly because he had been proved prescient on the customs issue.
“Woodrow Wilson once wrote of Cleveland that 'his courses of action were incalculable to the mere politician, simply because they were not based on calculation. ' Cleveland was never especially beloved, but he was respected,” Senik says, “that was precisely because the public knew that he'd do what he thought was right rather than what he thought was politically expedient. ”
24. Why did Cleveland lose his chance of the two consecutive-terms
A. He has no popular support among the Publics.
B. The preparation before the election was inadequate.
C. He felt a great responsibility as president and was eager to retire.
D. Party members lack effective governance and unity within his own party.
25. What's the main idea of the third paragraph
A. The main contents in 1888 reelection. B. The lack of campaign manager in 1888.
C. Effectiveness of the proposal to reduce customs. D. The reason of Cleveland's failure in 1888 reelection.
26. What's the meaning of the underlined word “prevailing” in the fourth paragraph
A. Winning. B. Losing. C. Electing. D. Competing.
27. What can we infer from last paragraph
A . Cleveland was loved by a lot of people. B. Cleveland was highly thought of by people.
C. Cleveland lost the heart of the public. D. Cleveland put political interests first.
C
The dining industry is advancing toward greater diversification, specialization and intelligence with the development of society and application of artificial intelligence.
From the manual operation of the 1. 0 era to the widespread mechanization of the 2. 0 era, and then to the parallel standardization and digitalization of the 3. 0 era, the dining industry is stepping into a brand new stage: Smart Dining 4. 0. The constant advancements in cooking equipment and related technologies are the key drivers behind the changes in the dining industry.
AI is improving our dining experience like never before. Imagine stepping into a restaurant where the hustle and bustle of taking orders is replaced by warm lighting and soothing music. After a simple scanning, the intelligent ordering system can quickly recognize your identity, favorite dishes, dietary preferences, and even your mood, and then tailors the menus to suit individual tastes. That's the power of AI-driven personalized dining. More surprisingly, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are used to create an immersive dining atmosphere.
Moreover, AI is making food safety and nutrition a top priority. With the help of technologies, restaurants can now quickly evaluate the quality and safety of ingredients, ensuring that only the best ones make it to your plate. At the same time, AI is playing a crucial role in nutritious meal planning. By analyzing consumers' dietary habits and health data, AI-powered systems can create personalized meal plans that meet individual health needs.
Smart Dining 4. 0 has been enlarging its range. Nevertheless, the transformation and upgrading of the dining industry should be in line with the culture of a country: in a way innovation meets tradition. Hence, It is advisable to build a Smart Dining 4. 0 with Chinese characteristics, which can not only meet our desire for a better life, but also help us to inherit(继承) and carry forward the superb traditional Chinese food culture.
28. What's the feature of the second era of the dining industry
A. Manual operation. B. Artificial intelligentization.
C. Widespread mechanization. D. Parallel standardization and digitalization.
29. Which of the following does not match with the Smart Dining 4. 0
A. The hustle and bustle of taking order. B. Tailored menus to suit individual tastes.
C. An immersive dining atmosphere. D. A top priority of food safety and nutrition.
30. What's the author's purpose to write the last paragraph
A. To emphasize the importance of the culture of a country.
B. To indicate the dining industry should be transformed and upgraded.
C. To suggest us to build a Smart Dining 4. 0 with Chinese characteristics.
D. To call on us to inherit and carry forward of traditional Chinese food culture.
31. Where are we most likely to read this text
A. Textbook. B. Science magazine. C. Science brochure. D. Collection of Modern literature.
D
Recently, a study covering more than 100,000 people in Northwest China has revealed choosing rice as a staple food may result in a lower risk of obesity.
Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University collected data from participants aged 35 to 74 from five northwestern regions. The researchers divided the participants into three groups according to their weekly rice and wheat intake. The first group eats rice as staple food, the second group's staple food is wheat, and the third group consumes both rice and wheat as staple food, with similar frequency.
The results show that rice preference may be associated with a lower risk of certain obesity types. Higher wheat intake was associated with higher risks of excessive body fat and central obesity (stomach fat). When wheat lovers changed their staple food to rice five times per week, the participants showed a 36. 5 percent lower risk of normal-weight obesity in men, which refers to people with normal body weight but a high body fat percentage and a 20. 5 percent lower risk of normal-weight central obesity in women.
According to the researchers, previous animal studies show that rice protein shows the potential for anti-obesity and triglyceride-lowering effects. Moreover, wheat flour absorbs less water than rice when cooked, partly resulting in a higher energy density(密度) of wheat than rice. A similar result has also been shown in the sixth edition (2020) of the Chinese Food Composition Table. Meanwhile, rice-based dietary patterns often have more fresh vegetables, legumes(豆类), meat and fish. People with wheat preference in Northwest China tend to eat large bowls of noodles with fewer vegetables or less meat.
The researchers noted that given the vast territory and diverse ethnic groups present in Northwest China, further studies may be necessary to fully understand the regional specificity and potential underlying reasons for the observed links.
32. How do researchers explain their findings in paragraph3
A. By introducing a concept. B. By using an expert's words.
C. By referring to another study. D. By comparing and listing numbers.
33. What does “A similar result” refer to in paragraph 4？
A. Wheat has a higher energy density than rice. B. People with rice preference have a better diet.
C. Wheat absorbs less water than rice when cooked. D. Rice protein may have potential anti-obesity function.
34. What will the researchers focus on in the further study
A. What are the reasons for the obesity
B. How many ethnic groups in Northwestern China
C. Will regional diversities affect the results of the study
D. What are the links between vast territory and diverse ethnic groups
35. Which of the following is the best title of the text
A. Rice - lower energy density food B. Wheat - higher energy density food
C. Rice as a staple food - a lower risk of obesity D. Wheat as a staple food - a higher risk of obesity
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能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why am I always so tired when I go on vacation
Many people feel more tired when they are on vacation. This phenomenon can often be attributed to jet lag. 36 .
◆ You've got “leisure sickness”
37 , - and therefore very tired - right before you go on holiday, simply because you have so much to get finished before you leave. Dutch psychologist Ad Vingerhoets from Tilburg University in Holland interviewed 1128 men and 765 women who were in high-powered jobs about getting ill on holiday. Professor Vingerhoets told reporters of the findings: “Likely candidates are people who are consumed with work, who have demanding and high-stress positions, and who have trouble making the transition between a work and non-work environment. ”
◆ You're catching up with sleep
Most of us don't get enough sleep in our day-to-day lives. 38 . Letting your body relax and catch up on that much-needed sleep can leave you feeling more sleepy because you're realising what you're missing in your everyday life in terms of sleep. Professor Dorothy Bruck told ABC. net. au: “The average amount of sleep that adults have is 7. 2 or 7. 3 hours. But when we let people sleep until they can't sleep anymore, the average is 8. 25 hours. ”
◆ You're drinking more on holiday
This one is obvious – who doesn't like a beer or a cocktail round the pool Of course, alcohol makes us sleepy and when you do nod off, it actually interferes with sleep. 39 . It may be worth considering having a few nights off the wine while you're away, if you can – your body will thank you for it.
◆ 40 .
You may not feel as relaxed in a foreign bed, which can cause the left side of your brain to stay alert for “danger”. The good news is that if you travel regularly, your brain can get better at learning to turn that function off. Good Housekeeping reports that Yuka Sasaki from Brown University told the journal Current Biology: “Humans' brains are very flexible.”
A. So heading on holiday and being allowed to sleep as much as you like can be a revelation
B. Your sleeping quality won't be good, feeling less rested than on an alcohol-free night
C. But there are often other reasons why you need to sleep more than usual
D. You'll be on high alert when you're sleeping in an unfamiliar place
E. You may find yourself burning out at work
F. Alcohol makes us sleep deeper and longer
G. Traveling often allows your brains to relax
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
You might have thought that the world's longest-serving lifeguard would be found on a sunny beach in California or Australia. But on a rainy British spring day, the Guinness World Records people held a ceremony in Bournemouth to award local 41 Chris Lewis the title. Lewis, 74, 42 this job when he was 16, meaning he has been coming to the 43 of users of the sandy beaches here for 58 years. “It's the best 44 in the world,” he said. “You're working on the beach, which you have a 45 for, and you're helping people. What could be better ”
Lewis said friends used to rib( 逗弄 ) him that most of his colleagues in Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) were half his age. But he is still 46 . The swimming fitness tests are still reasonably 47 for Lewis. All winter he 48 on doing 3,000 metres of sea swimming each month with no wetsuit(潜水服).
Lewis's 49 began in 1965 when a police officer 50 his potential. He became part of the RNLI lifeguard service in 2001 when the charity began providing beach patrols for local authorities. Lewis laughed when asked if he had seen many changes. The RNLI's equipment in 2024 includes jetskis(水上摩 托艇), rescue boats and quad bikes(四轮摩托). “When I started, little equipment was 51 . ”
Lewis had ever suffered 52 and depression. 53 , he believes his training and the time spent on the beach 54 the negative emotions. He now helps to train young lifeguards. Over the years, he has performed hundreds of rescues. He says giving advice that prevents people getting into trouble is preferable to carrying out exciting rescues. “I would love to 55 the whole of summer without having to rescue anybody. ”
41. A. lifeguard B. colleague C. institute D. professor
42. A. took in B. took off C. took up D. took over
43. A. end B. edge C. stop D. aid
44. A. characteristic B. occupation C. consumption D. objective
45. A. fantasy B. prediction C. root D. passion
46. A. gentle B. determined C. reliable D. adorable
47. A. hard B. easy C. vital D. unimportant
48. A. obeyed B. resisted C. insisted D. opposed
49. A. career B. life C. reality D. routine
50. A. advocated B. adopted C. spotted D. persuaded
51. A. distinct B. rewarding C. available D. rare
52. A. anxiety B. anger C. delight D. excitement
53. A. Hence B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless
54. A. relieved B. acknowledged C. combined D. blessed
55. A. suffer from B. call on C. get across D. go through
非选择题部分
第二节 语法填空（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单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。
Pan Zhanle, 56 19-year-old Olympian, has delivered a new 100m freestyle world record of 46. 40, the first swimming world record of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Pan had it in his sights from his magnificent start, leading the field, and finished a whole second ahead 57 Australia's Kyle Chalmers, 58 took silver, followed by Romania's David Popovici in bronze - medal position . An incredible moment followed as the 59 (compete) looked up at the clock to see Pan's time and began 60 (applaud). Pan's new mark lowered his previous record, which he had set at the 2024 World Championships in the 4x100m freestyle relay, by a full four-tenths of a second. His gold-medal victory also represents a first-ever medal for China in the 100m freestyle. Pan told the media, "I felt enormous pressure before the race because many of my teammates did not deliver good 61 (perform) and did not win the medals they were aiming for. " Pan said.
"Today I did not expect to break the record 62 (actual). It's a perfect result and it's a vital step for me and the Chinese swimming team. "
The 19-year-old said that he 63 (sleep) little before the final because of a doping test(药检) that ran into the early hours of the morning. "All the tests have not affected me much and I'm not annoyed by it. It's a part of the rules. I committed myself to 64 (get) the best result. I was very surprised in the end that I broke the world record and it was 65 (reward). " he said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
假如你是李华，上周你校开展了一场主题为 “人工智能 (AI) 与我们的生活” 的演讲比赛，请为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛的过程与结果；
3. 比赛的影响和意义。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
AI and Our Lives: A Thought-Provoking Speech Contest
第二节 （满分 25 分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A dark leaden-coloured mass was creeping over the sky towards the sun in the early morning. Red zigzags of lightning gleamed here and there. There was a sound of far-away rumbling. A warm wind flowed over the grass, bent the trees, and stirred up the dust. In a minute there would be a real rainstorm.
Fyokla, a little beggar-girl of six, was running through the village, looking for Terenty-the cobbler (修鞋匠). The white- haired, barefoot child was pale with her eyes wide-open and lips trembling. She asked every one she met but no one answered. They were all occupied with the approaching storm and hid in their shelters. At last, someone told her Terenty was at the kitchen-gardens.
She ran to find Terenty. The tall old man with a thin face, very long legs, and bare feet, dressed in a worn-out jacket, was standing near the vegetable plots.
“Uncle Terenty!” the girl addressed him. Terenty bent down to Fyokla, and his face was overspread with a smile. “Ah! Fyokla, What was wrong ” he asked, lisping tenderly.
“Uncle Terenty,” replied Fyokla, with a sob, dragging at the lapel of the cobbler's coat. “Brother Danilka stuck his hand into a hole in a tree in the Count's Copse and couldn't get it out . ”
Terenty aslo learnt Danilka just wanted to get a cuckoo's egg out of the hole for his sister. Terenty shook his head and spat deliberately, but determined to offer help. He came out of the kitchen-garden and began striding down the village street. He walked quickly without stopping or looking around, as though he were pushed roughly from behind or afraid of pursuit. Fyokla could hardly catch him. “Holy, holy, holy…” whispered Fyokla, hurrying after Terenty.
They came out of the village and turned along the dusty road towards the Count's Copse which was about a mile and a half away. The clouds had covered the sun, and soon it grew totally dark.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para. 1: The first rain-drops, big and heavy, fell on Fyokla's cheek and slid like a tear down her chin. __________________________________________________________________________________
Para. 2: But at last they went into the Count's Copse. ____________________________________
