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西南大学附中2023—2024学年度上期期中考试
高二英语试题听力原文
(Text 1)
W: Happy Birthday, Eric. Here’s your present!
M: Wow! What is it It feels like a book A diary maybe An album! Thank you!
(Text 2)
W: Does this bus go to the shopping mall in the town center
M: Sorry, no. This one goes to the station. You need the number 7 bus that goes to the market place. Go across the street to the bus stop outside the bank and get the one going the other way.
W: Thank you!
(Text 3)
M: Hey, Sally. I’ve got Tom’s book bag here. Can you give it to him
W: I won’t see him today, Harry.
M: It has his science books in it. Will you see him tomorrow
W: Umm, we have science together, the day after. I’ll give it to him then!
(Text 4)
M: Hey, Maria, did you check the forecast
W: Yeah, it looks like rain later today.
M: Oh, but it was so sunny in the morning. I’ll bring an umbrella just in case.
W: Yeah, it’s just a little cloudy now but you never know.
(Text 5)
M: Wow, you’ve caught the sun! Where have you been
W: I recently spent a couple of weeks by the lake but I actually got this from working the last few days!
M: Oh, yeah, I suppose it has been hot here. I imagined you’d been lying on the beach or sailing a boat!
(Text 6)
M: We would like to arrange a visit to your center. Could you give us a reduced price for a group of 20 students please
W: Yes. We do an educational reduction on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so you would get 15% off on those days but it would be better if you could come on a Thursday — we’ll do you a group rate then as well.
M: That sounds great! Thank you for the information.
(Text 7)
M: Me and my sister are going to the water gardens. Are you coming
W: Okay, they’re near those markets, right
M: Yeah, by the ancient district, that’s an impressive walk too.
W: How much money are you taking I want to buy my dad a gift. His birthday is coming.
M: I’m taking ?40. The water gardens are ?5 to get in. I’ve also got to get a present for my mum and we need to cover transport and food too.
W: Yeah, that sounds about right.
(Text 8)
W: Oh my goodness ... I’ve just made it! For once, the train was on time!
M: You did have to run pretty fast. I saw you from way back there, and I was worried I’d have to go into town on my own!
W: Everything went wrong. I couldn’t find my mobile phone and then one of the heels of my black shoes broke off. That’s why I’m wearing my sports shoes. I didn’t want to, because they’re really dirty. I didn’t have time to clean them after my last run. And they don’t match my coat at all.
M: Well, at least you were able to run fast!
W: That’s true!
(Text 9)
M: Here’s the new menu for the restaurant, Wendy!
W: Oh, Mark! I love the addition of the seafood and vegetarian options. They’re wonderful and expensive but I think they’ll make a big difference.
M: It’ll also help us stand out from the competition and attract a wider range of customers.
W: Yeah, good idea!
M: I also want to start offering delivery services. We can reach more customers that way. What do you think
W: We’ll need delivery drivers.
M: Ben said he’d be happy to do it at first. If we need more people, we can hire some.
W: How about the packaging
M: I’ve got that covered. I increased the order for leftovers packaging.
W: That’s perfect then!
M: Umm, I’ll handle the scheduling to make room for the deliveries. Do you want to add anything to the menu before we finalize it
W: How about a deal for repeat customers It’ll be good for repeat customer loyalty, and it’ll be another selling point for marketing. I’ll add it to our website.
M: Great idea. I’ll make sure to include that in our promotions. The new menu looks like it’s going to be amazing!
(Text 10)
M: I’d always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together again since I was a child, so when I left school, I decided to become a mechanic. I studied hard and eventually got my qualifications and started working.
First, I worked mostly on cars and vehicles, but after getting bored of my town and longing for adventure I decided that I wanted to try something new. I decided to apply for a position as a mechanic on a ship.
It was a big change, but I was excited. I learnt a lot about the different systems on the ship and how to keep them running. It was a challenge and so different from before, I struggled at first but I enjoyed it once I got used to it. I felt a great sense of satisfaction when I fixed things.
The crew were all very helpful and it was a great experience. I travelled all over the world and saw some amazing places. I completed my work and travelled. I learnt a lot about the different cultures and was able to use the skills I learnt in my training. Eventually, I returned to my country and started my own repair shop.
西南大学附中2023—2024学年度上期期中考试
高二英语试题参考答案
听力
1—5 CBCBA 6—10 ACBAA 11—15 BABCA 16—20 CACCB
阅读
21—23 CBB 24—27 DAAD 28—31 CBAD 32—35 ACBA
七选五
36—40 CBDEG
完形
41—45 DBBCA 46—50 BBACD 51—55 DCCAD
短文填空
56. exhausted 57.which 58.our 59.strengthens 60. a
61.as 62.to promote/promoting 63. However 64. significantly 65. anxiety
单句填空
66. argument 67. from 68. apology 69. has run 70. permission
71. sufficient 72. was spotted 73. Attached 74. to perform 75. when
76. indicating 77. recyclable/recycled 78. launched 79. willingly 80. beyond
书面表达
Notice
Aimed to enrich students’ campus life and cultivate their interest in English, an English singing competition called Voice Your Youth will be launched by our school.
Scheduled to be held in the school hall at 2:30 p.m next Monday, the competition will last approximately 3 hours. With various well-prepared performances, this activity is bound to be a hit. So it’s recommended that you soak your body and soul in the charm of the competition for its performances are nothing but a feast for the ears. Moreover, our competition focuses on English songs, which can offer you a deep and profound insight into English culture.
What should be kept in mind is that all participants need to behave in a polite and orderly manner. Furthermore, your punctuality and wholehearted involvement are undoubtedly anticipated.
Student Union西南大学附中 2023—2024 学年度上期期中考试
高二英语试题
（满分：150 分；考试时间：120 分钟）
注意事项：
答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
答选择题时，必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂；答非选择题时，必须使用 0.5 毫米的黑色签字笔书写；必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效；保持答卷清洁、完整。
考试结束后，将答题卡交回（试题卷学生保存，以备评讲)。
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。
What present does Eric get for his birthday
A. A book. B. A diary. C. An album. 2．Where does the conversation most likely take place
A. At a shopping mall. B. At a bus stop. C. In a bank. 3．When will Tom get his book bag
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow. 4．How is the weather now
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
How the woman got the sun.
When the woman went sailing.
Why the woman had a holiday.
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、7 题。
Who could the man probably be
A. A teacher. B. A receptionist. C. A clerk.
When does the woman suggest visiting the center
A. On Tuesdays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Thursdays.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What is the speakers’ destination
A. The markets. B. The water gardens. C. The ancient district. 9．Who is the woman going to get a present for
A. Her dad. B. Her mum. C. Her sister.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What did the woman just do
A. She rushed for the train. B. She got off the train. C. She came back from town. 11．What do we know about the woman
A. Her phone was stolen. B. Her sports shoes are dirty. C. Her coat was lost.
Which word can best describe the woman
A. Disorganized. B. Reliable. C. Sporty.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
What is Wendy’s opinion about the menu
A. It’s ordinary. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s traditional. 14．Who will do the deliveries first
A. Wendy. B. Mark. C. Ben. 15．What did the man do
A. He increased the order. B. He arranged the schedule. C. He hired more people.
What will Wendy do next
A. Plan some promotions. B. Contact repeat customers. C. Add something to the website.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
When did the speaker decide to be a mechanic
A. After he finished school. B. When he got qualifications. C. As he was a child. 18．Why did the speaker leave his town
A. To learn new skills. B. To become an adventurer. C. To experience new things. 19．What did the speaker think of the job on the ship at first
A. Enjoyable. B. Satisfying. C. Tough.
What did the speaker do after returning to his country
A. He went travelling. B. He set up his own business. C. He completed some training.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
First released in the late1950s, Lego has become an iconic toy, which is loved and appreciated by millions around the world. Here we ’ve put together some of the Lego sets that may appeal to you.
Darth Maul Lego Head
Cost: $1. 255
If you don’t know who he is, then I suggest you watch Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace. This Lego set contains over 1,800 small individual pieces, making it an extraordinary set to complete. If you have the time, patience and desire to put together a set like this, you can earn yourself some serious bragging (吹嘘) rights in your Lego social circle!
Rebel Blockade Runner
Cost: $1. 330
One of the biggest Lego sets on the list is the Rebel Blockade Runner. It’ s pretty giant, to say the least, and is made up of over 1, 700 pieces and is from Star Wars: Episode IV— A New Hope. If you’ re also a Star Wars fan, you should seriously think about adding this to your collection!
Eiffel Tower
Cost: $1. 455
Breaking out of the Star Wars is the Eiffel Tower, released in 2007. With 3,428 pieces, this is the tallest Lego set on the market and should only be attempted if you have the determination and patience to see it through! It was built to1:300 scale from the real tower.
LECA Automobile (LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive 2005 Edition)
Cost: $2. 350
As one of the top 5 most expensive Lego sets in the world, it’s not the coolest or most pretty looking Lego set. However, it’s different and rare and includes 4, 060 pieces. So, if cars are your thing, please contact us to know more about it.
What do the Darth Maul Lego Head and Rebel Blockade Runner have in common
A. They contain the same pieces. B. They are sold at the same price.
C. They relate to the same movie series. D. They were released in the same year. 22．What do we know about the Eiffel Tower
A. It is the most expensive Lego set. B. It is a mini version of the real tower.
C. It is relatively easy to put it together. D. It is the biggest Lego set in the world. 23．Where can we probably read the text？
A. In an academic blog. B. In a product brochure.
C. In a fashion magazine. D. In an economic journal.
B
Rain was beating down on my car as I drove slowly down a less-traveled road. Suddenly the steering wheel jumped in my hands as one of the tires burst with a bang. It was impossible for me to change that tire! A thought that a passing motorist might stop disappeared at once. Why would anyone I knew I wouldn’t. Then I remembered that a short distance up a little side road was a house. I started the engine and drove slowly until I came to that house.
I sounded the horn. Then the door opened and a little girl about eight stood there. I rolled down the window and called out that I needed someone to change the flat tire because I was disabled and couldn’t do it myself. A moment later, the girl came out with a raincoat and a hat, followed by a man who called a cheerful greeting. I sat there, comfortable and dry, and felt sorry for the man and the little girl working so hard in the storm. Well, I would pay them for it. The rain seemed to be little now, and I rolled down the window to watch. It seemed to me that they were awfully slow and I was beginning to become impatient. Finally, it was done and then they were standing at my car window.
He said, “This is a bad night for car trouble, but you’re all set now.” “Thanks,” I said. “How much do I owe you ” He shook his head. “Nothing, madam. Cynthia told me you are on crutches (腋杖). Glad to be of help. There’s no charge.” I held out a five-dollar bill, but he made no effort to take it and the little girl stepped closer to me and said, “Grandpa can’t see it.”
A blind old man and a child! They were just working with cold, wet fingers for tools in the dark— a darkness that for him would probably never end until death. I don’t remember how long I sat there after they said good night, but it was long enough for me to search deep within myself. I realized that I was filled with self-pity, selfishness, indifference to the needs of others.
Helping others is a way of life, one that I am trying to follow. It isn’t always easy, but the value is there. I am trying now not only to climb 14 steps each day, but in my small way to help others.
Why didn’t the writer expect passers-by to help her
A. They wouldn’t notice her in the rain. B. She knew someone in a house could help.
C. They were unlikely to travel on that road. D. She thought they would ignore others’ needs. 25．How did the writer feel when finding the repair work slow
A. Annoyed. B. Nervous. C. Concerned. D. Doubtful. 26．What do we know about the grandfather
A. He lost his sight. B. He was old and lonely.
C. He was childless and poor. D. He was a real professional. 27．What does the writer try to illustrate by sharing her experience
God helps those who help others.
Practice can make the disabled skillful.
Money is not necessarily the most important.
The disabled should also try to offer helping hands.
C
Insurance companies are starting to use smartbox technology, so good drivers can benefit from cheap insurance rates.
The smartbox, similar to a black box for airplanes, records details about how your car is driven, which can contribute to cheap car insurance for responsible drivers. The device is connected to the electronics in your car and collects information such as time, speed, braking, cornering, acceleration and location. It’s like having an insurance agent sitting beside you while driving.
The smartbox data is wirelessly transferred in real time to the insurance company and provides a profile of when, where and how you drive. This profile is then used to compare insurance rates and to reward low-risk driving behavior with cheap insurance rates.
Drivers are high-risk when they drive irresponsibly such as speeding, frequent lane changing, driving in high-risk locations or at high-risk times such as in heavy traffic or late at night.
These new electronic inventions are intended to practice a new standard in lieu of the previous way to sort drivers into group behavior to determine insurance coverage and premium (保费) payments. For example, young drivers are more likely to drive fast, drive at night and use a cell phone while driving. Statistically, young drivers are more likely to cause an accident, so insurance companies charge them higher rates to cover the costs of accident claims. So even if you’re a young, responsible driver, you will pay high insurance rates because of group behavior. This technology allows you to provide proof that your driving behavior doesn’t fit the pattern of your demographic (统计) group.
All the information collected about your driving can be viewed online — including what you’re
doing well and what could be improved. Your insurance premium is then calculated according to your driving profile.
What do we know about the smartbox according to paragraph 2
A. It is a black box. B. It helps reduce car insurance.
C. It benefits responsible drivers. D. It records how the car is produced. 29．How does the insurance company monitor the driving
A. By monitoring the device in the car. B. By collecting the smartbox data.
C. By watching the traffic on the roads. D. By arranging an agent beside the driver. 30．Which of the following can best explain the underlined phrase “in lieu of” in paragraph 5
A. Instead of. B. Full of. C. In defense of. D. In favor of.
What will the use of smartboxes bring about
A. Better service for cars. B. Much lower prices of gas.
C. More convenient transport. D. More reasonable insurance charge.
D
Chinese scientists have discovered a new water reservoir (储备) on the moon in the form of glass beads ( 珠 子 ), which could have major significance for finding out water of the earth’s only natural satellite and potentially obtaining them to support future lunar missions.
A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience last week revealed soil samples collected by China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe contained glass beads that held water in the form of hydroxyl.These glass beads are created when meteoroids (流星体) hit the moon’s surface, throwing up hot molten droplets which then cool and turn solid. They function like a sponge, taking in hydrogen atoms carried by the solar wind to form hydroxyl, thus playing an important role in the water cycle of the lunar surface.
While each bead only holds a tiny amount of water, these glass balls can be seen everywhere on the moon and researchers estimated lunar soils could store as much as 270 billion metric tons of water. For decades, scientists thought the moon was completely dry until discoveries in recent years revealed its soil could hold water. “The moon potentially holding 270 billion metric tons of water is quite substantial, though it pales in comparison to the amount of water in the earth’s oceans,” said Hu Sen, a researcher from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and one of the key scientists behind the study.
These findings not only provide insights into the origins, storage, and transportation of water on celestial bodies without atmospheres, but they also may prove helpful for planning and building a sustainable human habitat on these planets, he added.
However, the specific origins of the water on the lunar surface remain a mystery. The study presented several potential sources, including solar wind implantation, the release of trapped gas when the moon was hot and volcanically active, and so on.
What is the use of the glass beads
A. Absorbing water. B. Drying water. C. Creating water. D. Recycling water. 33．What is the main idea of paragraph 3
The moon was a dry place for decades.
The moon holds as much water as the earth does.
Scientists discovered the moon could store much water.
The amount of water on the moon is comparatively large. 34．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The research findings are beneficial. B. Further research needs to be done.
C. Water sources have been identified. D. More breakthroughs will be made. 35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. New Discovery: Water on the Moon B. New Finding: Glass Beads on a Satellite
C. Future Habitat for Humans: The Moon D. Future Missions: China’s Chang’e Lunar Probes
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。
While rice and wheat are the two commonly consumed cereal grains nationwide, a study covering over 100,000 people in Northwest China has revealed that choosing rice as a staple food may lead to a lower risk of obesity (肥胖症).
36 They were divided into three groups according to their weekly rice and wheat intake.
The first group eats rice as their staple food. The second group’s staple food is wheat, and the third group consumes both rice and wheat as their staple food, with similar frequency.
The results show rice preference may be associated with a lower risk of obesity in the participants.
37 When wheat lovers changed their staple food to rice, the participants showed a 36.5 percent lower risk of normal-weight obesity in men and a 20.5 percent lower risk in women.
Previous studies show that wheat protein promoted weight gain by reducing heat production and energy consumption, while rice protein shows the potential for anti-obesity effects. 38 So it leads to a higher energy density (密度) of wheat than rice. According to the Chinese Food Composition Table, the energy content of noodles or steamed bread is three times that of cooked rice of the same weight. 39 Wheat lovers tend to eat large bowls of noodles with fewer vegetables or less meat, and sometimes even with a large amount of oil.
The researchers concluded rice preference could be associated with lower risks of fatness. They also noted that given the vast land and diverse ethnic groups present in Northwest China, the reasons above do not prove everything. 40
Besides, rice lovers pay more attention to nutrients.
Higher wheat intake is relevant to higher risks of obesity.
Researchers collected data from participants aged 35 to 74.
Moreover, wheat absorbs less water than rice when cooked.
Meanwhile, rice lovers often include more vegetables and meat in their diet.
Participants with wheat preference are likely to develop unknown diseases.
Further studies are necessary to fully understand hidden reasons for the observed links.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分 45 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、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The homelessness epidemic is now going to be solved in a unique way by two Seattle-born non- profit organizations. Through “The BLOCK Project”, tiny 41 homes are being built in the backyards of the volunteers, to be 42 to the homeless of the neighborhood.
Founder of the BLOCK, Rex Hohlbein joined Facing Homelessness, another non-profit organization to 43 the project. The latter one has the 44 of finding lands, on which the BLOCK will be responsible to 45 small, low-emission housing. Meanwhile, thousands of Seattle residents have already offered their backyards for the project. 46 , the government also 47 to make the process legally convenient.
Seattle has been facing a dual problem of having 48 housing on one hand, and the country’s 3rd largest homeless community on the other. In such context, Hohlbein 49 that willingness of kind neighbors could 50 a better and quicker solution than a long waiting for state assistance.
The goal of the project is to introduce the globally changing definition of accommodation brought by Airbnb. According to Hohlbein, in his childhood, he thought it 51 to think about 52 strangers in any regular household just in 53 for little money. But Airbnb has made the concept 54 . Through the project, Hohlbein aims to 55 the same kind of “cultural shift” with sustainable housing, starting from the grass-root level of local neighborhoods.
41．A. gorgeous B. special C. lovely D. sustainable
42．A. returned B. delivered C. moved D. sold
43．A. take in B. carry out C. live on D. go through
44．A. freedom B. opportunity C. duty D. request
45．A. construct B. change C. donate D. repair
46．A. Instantly B. Additionally C. Gradually D. Eventually
47．A. broke in B. stepped in C. calmed down D. slowed down
48．A. expensive B. temporary C. modern D. extraordinary
49．A. doubted B. hesitated C. realized D. accepted
50．A. regain B. obtain C. select D. provide
51．A. illegal B. typical C. normal D. ridiculous
52．A. monitoring B. introducing C. hosting D. persuading
53．A. time B. preparation C. exchange D. return
54．A. possible B. accurate C. clear D. complicated
55．A. reflect B. remove C. recreate D. recommend
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 根据句意和提示用正确的单词把句子补充完整。
How do you choose to rest when you’re feeling physically 56 (exhaust) Many people may not realize that some actions, 57 may seem like rest and relaxation at first glance, can actually consume energy, harm the body, and negatively affect emotions, ultimately leading to long- lasting damage to 58 (we) physical and mental health.
As commonly recognized, sleep is of irreplaceable value. Sleep recharges our bodies, restores our energy and also 59 (strength) memory. After 60 longer period of oversleeping, however, some people may not feel energetic but rather fainter than before, with symptoms including headaches and fatigue. Scientists refer to this 61 “sleep drunkenness”.
Most people are aware that the function of sugar is 62 (promote) the release of dopamine, providing a sense of pleasure. 63 , they don’t realize that too much sugar intake can not only account for obesity but also increase the possibility of depression.
To be specific, individuals who consume beverages containing approximately 45 grams of sugar per day experience a 5% higher risk of developing depression. Furthermore, those who consume beverages with about 98 grams of sugar per day face a 64 (significant) greater risk, with a 25% increase in the likelihood of experiencing 65 (anxious).
第三节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
根据句意和提示用正确的单词把句子补充完整。
To be honest, I found this ongoing (argue) rather shallow.
High blood pressure results many irregular habits, such as staying up late. 68．In closing, the tailor made a sincere (apologize) to the annoyed customer.
69．The bus driver will postpone the departure time because the gas (run) out so far. 70．These facilities are not accessible unless you ask (permit) from the government. 71．The advertising agency has (sufficiency) budget to maintain its normal operation.
72．A pink river dolphin leapt out of the Amazon River and (spot) by a local fisherman. 73． (attach) to Southwest University, our school seems to have limitless learning resources. 74．Joey, an intelligent comedian with a long and odd beard, was the last one (perform)
on the stage.
Hungry and tired, I was about to lose my temper the deliveryman appeared with sweat running down his face.
Jonathan’s voice was extremely weak, (indicate) that he hadn’t got enough sleep last night.
77．A ban on some single-use plastics stresses great importance of using (recycle) shopping bags in our daily lives.
The two satellites (launch) to the Moon last week are mainly used to transmit television programs.
Lucy (willing) offered a lot of practical suggestions on the conference, only to find them completely ignored by the board.
Releasing nuclear-polluted water into the Pacific Ocean is fiercely opposed by a number of countries because its terrifying damage is anyone’s imagination.
第四部分 写作（满分 25 分）
假如你是学生会主席李华，你校即将举办英语歌曲比赛，请为校宣传栏“英语角”写一则通知，邀请大家观看。
内容包括：1．比赛主题：Voice Your Youth；
观看时间和地点；
观看要求。
注 意：1．词数 100 左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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