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2023~2024学年度第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题
（本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，用铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
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. When does the man have to get to school
A. In 50 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 20 minutes.
2. What is the house like
A. It is mainly made of wood.
B. It doesn’t have a study.
C. It is too old to live in.
3. Why does the woman suggest they go home now
A. She has to get up early.
B. They aren’t having fun.
C. The restaurant is closing.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The amount of water in the river.
B. The recent weather events.
C. The local swimming pool.
5. How does the man feel
A. Understanding. B. Excited. C. Upset.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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、7题。
6. What is most likely the woman’s primary concern
A. The man isn’t completing a sufficient number of sales.
B. The man has a poor attitude towards his co-workers.
C. The man is always late to work.
7. How will the woman mainly support the man
A. By offering him a better position.
B. By allowing him to watch her do her work.
C. By having him work with the best salesman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Who do the little dogs belong to
A. The woman’s parents.
B. The woman’s neighbor.
C. The man’s classmate.
9. How many dogs has the man already owned
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
10. What is the man going to do after school
A. See some animals. B. Play basketball. C. Take a shower.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son.
B. Clothes designer and actor.
C. Shop assistant and customer.
12. What was the man trying to buy at first
A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Flowers.
13. How will the woman contact Cindy
A. By email. B. By phone. C. By letter.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a bathroom. B. In a livingroom. C. In a bedroom.
15. Which country has national clothes called a “dirndl”
A. England. B. Germany. C. Finland.
16. What part of the Sámi doll’s set is missing
A. His trousers. B. His shirt. C. His hat.
17. What are the speakers looking for
A. A dress. B. A textbook. C. A doll.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the concern mentioned in the talk
A. People are having trouble concentrating.
B. People are getting more brain diseases.
C. People are becoming confused by new technology.
19. What are people probably better at now than before
A. Writing short stories online.
B. Understanding long movies well.
C. Reviewing plenty of information fast.
20. How have websites changed according to some recent studies
A. They have become more attractive.
B. They have become stranger.
C. They have become smaller.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The museum houses more than 2 million works spanning（跨越）5,000 years and is the attraction second to none in New York City, attracting over 5 million visitors annually. Even those who think art or museums are not their cup of tea can spend days here and still not experience a small part of its art collections, famous exhibits, special events and much more!
Admission: $22 adults, free children under 16.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid is a wonderful place in New York City that offers something for everyone in the family. It’s one of the most popular activities in NYC. Children or anyone who is genuinely interested in war history and transportation shouldn’t miss it. Private events such as weddings are a great opportunity to have the museum all to yourself for one night.
Admission: $30 adults, $15 children under 12.
American Museum of Natural History
A lot of New Yorkers believe that this is the best among all the museums in New York City. Anyone who grew up in NYC has fond memories of their school trips and Saturdays spent with their parents at the museum. Check out the fantastic new space show, “Journey to the Stars”, which is narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and makes it stand out from other museums. The show takes place every half an hour.
Admission: $33 adults, $20 children aged 2 -12.
Guggenheim Museum
This international museum collects and displays modern and contemporary art in New York City. If you plan to visit the museum, be sure to book your tickets online, as they are available at 10 a. m. the day before. The Guggenheim also hosts really awesome art events focused on a special exhibition or program, making the museum one of the city’s trendiest places.
Admission: $25 adults,$18 students and seniors(65 +), free children under 12.
21. Which museum is the best choice for visitors passionate about war history
A. Guggenheim Museum.
B. Metropolitan Museum of Art.
C. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
D. American Museum of Natural History.
22. How much should be paid if a young couple plan to visit Guggenheim Museum together with three kindergarten children
A. $50. B. $79. C. $104. D. $130.
23. What do the four museums have in common
A. Visitors can gain insight into history there.
B. They offer something for the whole family.
C. They enjoy great popularity among New Yorkers.
D. Performances take place in the museum every day.
B
I had gone into a chief’s office to talk about a couple of issues that needed to be addressed. She, like all of the men and women in her department, had been through the well-known ‘ringer’. The stress was so intense, one could almost taste it.
I had been assisting the department during a crucial period of being very short-handed, and was watching everyone get close to burn -out. When I inquired about her state of mind, she admitted that her home life was almost non-existent, because she was ‘zombieing through the evening’. The next words out of her mouth expressed a frustration of my own: “This work is not my gift from God. My family is!”
I had heard of hanging all of one’s problems from the office on a“Trouble Tree”while driving home, to be picked up on the way back to the office in the morning, and for a brief second thought about suggesting that scenario to the chief.
But what came out was:“Why don’t we do something different Let’s have a Blessing Tree. On the way home in the evening, we could pull down a blessing to write a character we adore in our spouse, a particular reason we love them, the love they or our children have for us. The list could be endless.”
When I tried it on the way home that night, the stress seemed to melt away. There was a ‘spring in my step’ and when I arrived, a smile of joy was bubbling up from within! For the first time in 2 weeks, I was overjoyed to greet my wife and children!
The Blessing Tree could make a major difference in your evenings, especially after those REALLY tough days.
24. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The stress of the author. B. The staff’s stress in the department.
C. The issues requiring addressing. D. The famous ringer of the chief.
25. What do the underlined words “zombieing through the evening” mean in paragraph 2
A. Becoming a zombie in the evening. B. Being extremely tired in the evening.
C. Spending the evening in confusion. D. Feeling like a zombie during the day.
26. How were the author’s problems solved
A. By talking about them in the office. B. By sharing them with family members.
C. By making use of a “Trouble Tree”. D. By making use of a “Blessing Tree”.
27. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To show the pressure in modern life.
B. To persuade readers to pray for blessings.
C. To introduce stress -relieving approaches.
D. To share how to raise suggestions for the chief.
C
Fourth Wing, a novel by Rebecca Yarros, gained attention on BookTok, TikTok’s book community, last year. Published on May 2, its sequel（续集）, Iron Flame, followed just six months later on Nov. 7, bringing Yarros fame. Yarros released the first two books quickly because she had written part of Iron Flame beforehand. However, she decided to slow down the release of subsequent books.
The rapid release of these books sparked a debate about whether quality is sacrificed for speed in publishing. Yarros faced criticism for mispronouncing Scottish Gaelic words during a Barnes & Noble Q&A event on the sequel’s release day. Critics suggested better preparation, like hiring a Gaelic proofreader（校对员）, to avoid such errors. Despite criticism, Fourth Wing soared to the top of the New York Times’ Best Sellers List within its first week, fueled by BookTok’s influence. This phenomenon parallels fast fashion’s trends, reflecting social media’s impact on reading preferences. Yarros’ ability to blend genres and appeal to BookTok’s favorite tropes contributed to the book’s success.
When books become hugely popular, publishers and authors often rush to take advantage of their success, expanding the series quickly. This rush mirrors the fast fashion industry, where items are rapidly produced to meet trends, sometimes sacrificing quality. Rushed publishing, influenced by platforms like BookTok, may result in insufficient time for writing and editing, potentially compromising the overall quality of the books. Despite concerns, popular books recommended on BookTok can still be enjoyed, whether they’re fancy hardcovers or simple paperbacks.
28. What can be learned from the first paragraph
A. BookTok users demanded a faster release.
B. Fourth Wing was published on May 2 this year.
C. Iron Flame was published earlier than Fourth Wing.
D. Yarros released the first two books quickly due to pre-written content.
29. What advice might the critics give on mispronunciations
A. Ignoring them. B. Preparing fully for them.
C. Expanding the release quickly. D. Releasing statements to defend them.
30. Why are the books recommended on BookTok still popular
A. Because they produce the series rapidly.
B. Because they prioritize quantity over quality.
C. Because they produce quickly to make profits.
D. Because they make use of the success and meet consumers’ demands.
31. In which part of a website would you most probably find the text
A. Culture. B. Life. C. Science. D. Technology.
D
Hiring processes can be considered as a battle between honesty and dishonesty. You might imagine this is a simple fight between truth -seeking companies and self-promoting applicants, and to a certain extent it is. But companies sometimes deliberately twist the truth in a way that is self-destructive.
Let’s start with job applicants. The point of a CV or a LinkedIn（领英）profile is to make reality as appealing as possible. If anyone who has reached a certain level of experience is a leader who is personally responsible for generating millions in revenue（收入）, the world economy would be about 15 times bigger than it actually is. The average Briton spends four and a half hours a day watching TV and online videos. But the average job applicant uses their spare time only for worthy purposes, like volunteering in soup kitchens or teaching orphans to code.
The companies also tend to magnify the truth as applicants do. The typical firm will write a job description that describes the work environment as fast -paced and innovative, and then lays out a set of impossible requirements for the “ideal applicant”, who almost does not exist. Sometimes-as when ads demand more years of experience in a programming language than that language has existed for-these requirements include an ability to go back and change the course of history.
Tracey Franklin, a fan of “realistic job previews”(RJPs), says that one effective strategy is, in text or video, to give would-be employees a genuine sense of the negatives and positives of the job, as well as a clear idea of the company’s corporate culture. Such honesty can be its own reward. A paper in 2011 by David Earnest of Towson University and his co-authors concluded that RJPs lead to lower turnover（人事变更率）and higher employee satisfaction.
32. What do we know about a CV or a LinkedIn profile according to the passage
A. They highlight relevant volunteer work.
B. They demonstrate genuine interests and hobbies.
C. They exaggerate one’s achievements and skills.
D. They accurately represent one’s qualifications and experiences.
33. What is the tone of the author in paragraph 2 and 3
A. Ironical. B. Concerned. C. Serious. D. Humorous.
34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. RJPs lead to higher turnover.
B. RJPs contribute to the stability of the employees.
C. Companies should avoid sharing corporate culture.
D. RJPs fail to influence turnover and employee satisfaction.
35. What may be the best title for the text
A. Hire, liar B. Apply, liar C. Labor, liar D. Fire, liar
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。
Do you feel stuck in life and wish you weren’t so terrified of making mistakes Do you often worry about making the wrong choices and end up not doing anything at all 36 . Here are 4 reasons you need to stop being afraid of making mistakes:
Perfectionism doesn’t exist
Trying something different or somewhat risky will not ruin your life. You cannot expect everything to be perfect. 37 . Stop worrying about what could go wrong and just go with the flow. Learn to adapt to different situations and try to be more flexible.
Everyone makes mistakes
You might hear this all the time and it really is true. Making mistakes doesn’t mean you are weak or incompetent. It does not mean you’re a failure. On the contrary, it means you are brave enough to go after what you want. Most successful people leave a trail of mistakes before finally reaching their goals. 38 .
39
If you keep playing it safe, you will never grow. New challenges will broaden your horizons and open up a whole new world for you. You will discover new skills, meet more like-minded people, and eventually feel more confident. Figure out what you really want, then take it one step at a time. Go at your own pace and don’t worry about what people think. What matters is that you are trying something.
Being bold will get you further
You don’t need to be an outgoing or over-confident person to make bold choices. 40 . Acknowledge that there’s nothing you can’t learn in the process. Get inspiration from people who are already doing what you have always wanted to do in life.
A. Be calm to face mistakes
B. Mistakes can help you grow
C. Just believe in yourself and your own capabilities
D. The key is to keep going no matter what life throws at you
E. That’s not how the world works because nothing is perfect
F. Making mistakes is the ladder of your growth and progress
G. If you want to make the most of your life, you can’t hide behind your fear forever
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。
Everyone has a different path through education. While some attend university right after high school, others find their way back years later. This was the 41 for Minnie Payne.
The South Carolina native returned to the classroom after retiring at age 68, finally 42 her much-coveted undergraduate degree when she was 73. 43 stopping there, Payne 44 her higher education path and at age 90, has become the oldest person to obtain a master’s degree at the school.
Payne will be 45 across the stage by her grandson to receive her well-earned diploma. Although much older than the other students, she 46 learning something new and reaching her goal.
“It’s never too late to learn and Minnie Payne is making history, as no one has 47 ” writes UNT. “As the eldest UNT graduate to complete her coursework, her 48 for writing and her positive attitude made college a joy rather than a 49 .”
Before reaching her 50 goal, Payne worked as a court reporter and a 51 teacher in a textile-mill community in South Carolina. After retiring, she 52 as a student in college at Texas Woman’s University.
Payne has already 53 a new job in Houston after graduation. She will be working at a magazine that is based in the area. “It’s not my 54 to stop work,” she said. “I always wanted to improve myself. When I retired, I wasn’t doing anything constructive. And it’s my life philosophy to 55 be doing something constructive.”
We wish Payne the best of luck in her new career.
41. A. contest B. criterion C. case D. chance
42. A. applying B. receiving C. polishing D. drilling
43. A. Ahead of B. Because of C. Instead of D. In view of
44. A. pursued B. changed C. approached D. quitted
45. A. encouraged B. guided C. aided D. accompanied
46. A. insists on B. takes on C. signs up D. weighs up
47. A. suspected B. anticipated C. resolved D. inquired
48. A. preference B. sympathy C. passion D. reference
49. A. competence B. virtue C. disaster D. burden
50. A. ultimate B. crucial C. precise D. concise
51. A. hard-working B. part-time C. full-time D. well-paid
52. A. functioned B. pretended C. labeled D. qualified
53. A. searched B. landed C. hatched D. arranged
54. A. budget B. benefit C. intention D. assumption
55. A. constantly B. temporarily C. occasionally D. casually
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。
On the day of Longtaitou, people traditionally go get their first haircut for good luck. As an important traditional festival in folk culture, the customs of the Longtaitou vary 56 (different) from the north to the south.
In the north, there are several customs related to agricultural production. The festival 57 (celebrate) around the time of “Jingzhe”, the third of the 24 Solar Terms, a time 58 all creatures become active and diseases tend to arise, posing a threat to crops. Therefore, people perform the rituals of yinlong, which literally means “summoning the dragon”, 59 (drive) away pests and ensure the safety of people.
In some areas of Northeast China, people knock on the beams（梁）of their houses 60 long sticks on the morning of the day of Longtaitou. The ritual is called qiaolongtou, or “knocking on the dragon’s head”, 61 (intend) to awaken the dragon and ensure peace for the community.
62 it is in the north or the south, the cultural connotations of Longtaitou cannot be simply divided into worship of the dragon or the earth spirit based on geography. It is through the 63 (integrate) and evolution over generations that the festival has gradually formed 64 unique set of customs and significance.
The diverse culture and rich history of such traditional festival customs show the country’s ancient 65 (wise), respect for nature and good wishes for life.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将在暑期组织学生参加职业体验活动。请以学生会的名义写一封倡议书，号召大家积极参加，内容包括：
1.倡议的目的；
2.活动内容；
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear students,
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
第二节（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。
“I’m going to drive for Uber!” my mom said. Her smile was practically wrapped around her head.
“Oh... you mean to be a driver ”
I was confused. My mother was great at making sales and packing snacks. But driving competently and using technology are different.
I was half -expecting her to abandon this idea before it fully spread its wings. But then she asked me to help her download the app. Mom had sworn me to secrecy because she thought my dad and sister would judge her. She was probably right. Under the cover of midday, while the rest of the family worked, we downloaded the app and watched the training videos.
We practised driving on Tuesday morning. I ordered the ride to our house while we sat in the car one block away. It did not go smoothly. The navigation system was too quiet. The screen was distracting. The GPS didn’t know the best route. It was confusing. It was stressful. The ride ended in tears. “Don’t worry,” I said. “We can try again tomorrow.”
One hour later, Mom decided that she alone was ready for the road.
On her way home from grocery shopping, she turned on the app, which matched her quickly with the first passenger named Matthew. As she made her way toward him, the panic from the morning appeared. The silent navigation. The screen confusion. It was just too much.
Naturally, she turned off her phone. She did not cancel the ride service. She did not contact him to explain. A few minutes later, Mom turned on her phone to check if it worked well. She had several missed calls from Matthew, who had been watching her on his screen and seen her drive in the opposite direction for the past five minutes.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Matthew called again. __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
As Matthew took the ride, he offered to help. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

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