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山西省实验中学
2023—2024学年第一学期期中考试题（卷）
高二英语 满分 150分 时间 120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20分）
第一节（共 5小题，每小题 1分，满分 5分）
听下面 5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. What happened to the man yesterday
A. His keys were missing. B. His cellphone was broken. C. He forgot to take his bag.
2. How does the woman feel now
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Tired.
3. What does the man want to know
A. How to get a map for free. B. How to buy a ticket in a machine.
C. How to find the station on the map.
4. Who is cleaning the window now
A. Alice. B. Kevin. C. Jack.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Ameal. B. A festival. C. A trip.
第二节（共 15小题，每小题 1分，满分 15分）
听下面 5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
6. What does Mary Smith do
A. She’s a secretary. B. She’s a translator. C. She’s a teacher.
7. What do we know about Tom and Jane
A. They are students. B. They are Mary’s children.
C. They haven’t started school yet.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. Why does the woman learn driving
A. To travel around. B. To find a better job. C. To go to work conveniently.
9. What is the weather probably like now
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
10. Where are the speakers
A. In a car. B. In the man’s flat. C. In a driving school.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 14题。
11. What does the man plan to do
高二英语 第 1页，共 10 页
A. Go to the concert. B. Visit his mother. C. See a film.
12. Why does the woman refuse to go with the man
A. She is very busy with work. B. She will meet her friend. C. She doesn’t feel well.
13. What does the man usually do at night
A. He goes to the cinema. B. He watches TV at home. C. He works at his company.
14. Where does the man want to go on holiday
A. The seaside. B. The mountains. C. The countryside.
听第 9段材料，回答第 15至 17题。
15. Why does the man look so tired
A. He has got a bad cold. B. He didn’t sleep well last night.
C. He is worried about the upcoming exam.
16. When did the young man move upstairs
A. Last night. B. Three days ago. C. Seven days ago.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Parent and child.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
18. When is Old People Talking
A. At 7:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:15 p.m.
19. What is Jenny Lindley
A. A singer. B. An actress. C. A director.
20. What kind of programs are there on Radio 1
A. Travel. B. Sports. C. Music.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60分）
第一节 （共 15小题，每小题 3分，满分 45分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和 D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
The exhibitions of the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College
Transcendence
January 8, 2023 — February 13, 2023
This exhibition features artworks by students from Polk County School District high schools.
The museum hosts several exhibitions per year in the George Jenkins Student Gallery that feature
artworks by Polk County School District students.
Finding Meaning Within
January 30, 2023 — February 24, 2023
高二英语 第 2页，共 10 页
Gallery II of the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College presents an original,
extraordinary exhibition, showcasing John Pinderhughes broad eye and his ability to find meaning
and value in everything — and every person — he photographs.
When We Were Young
January 13, 2023 — April 6, 2023
When We Were Young in the Dorothy Jenkins Gallery focuses on two of the most timeless
ideas in art — children and animals — both popular subjects of art history for as long as art has
been produced. The exhibition features nearly the entire art collection of the Golisano Children’s
Museum of Naples.
Material World: A Global Family Portrait
June 25, 2023 — October 30, 2023
This exhibition in the Selma & J.B. Marks Gallery is the result of American photojournalist
Peter Menzel’s project to help viewers grasp a sense of cross-culture realities and to celebrate our
common humanity. Sixteen of the world’s foremost photographers traveled around the world,
visiting thirty different countries to live for a week with families that are statistically average for
that nation.
21. Which of the following exhibitions shows Pinderhughes’ artwork
A. Transcendence. B. Finding Meaning Within.
C.When We Were Young. D. Material World: A Global Family Portrait.
22. When can you see the exhibition exploring the theme of children and animals
A. On January 8, 2023. B. On October 30, 2023.
C. On June 25, 2023. D. On April 6, 2023.
23. Where can you view the photos about the common humanity of the people
A. Gallery II. B. The Dorothy Jenkins Gallery.
C. The Selma & J.B. Marks Gallery. D. The George Jenkins Student Gallery.
B
There once lived a woman who had been blind for decades. Then one day, she found a doctor
who treated the woman with a new device she had invented called the Laserphaco Probe. For the
first time in over 30 years, the woman could regain her eyesight. The doctor responsible for this
life-changing surgery was called Dr. Patricia E. Bath.
Dr. Bath was an American ophthalmologist (眼科医生), researcher, and an advocate for the
prevention, treatment, and cure of blindness. She had an interest in science and medicine from a
young age, which she said was first evoked by a chemistry kit her mother had bought for her when
she was young.
高二英语 第 3页，共 10 页
During a fellowship at Columbia University, Dr. Bath realized that African Americans were
twice as likely to suffer from blindness than other patients she attended to. This observation led to
her development of a community ophthalmology system, which increased the amount of eye care
given to underserved communities. This allowed thousands of people to get early preventative care
for conditions that would have otherwise been untreated, saving the eyesight of many.
Dr. Bath also invented a new technique to remove cataracts (白内障) by the Laserphaco Probe.
This technique is still used around the world, and it has allowed doctors to restore patients eyesight
in a more precise, and less painful manner than techniques before it.
Cataracts develop as people age. They form when the proteins in the lens (晶状体) of the eye
break down, making the lens cloudy. This can significantly affect vision. Traditional cataract
surgery involved removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens.
However, this surgery was not always successful, and could be quite painful. Dr. Bath succeeded in
solving the problem.
Dr. Bath made innovative contributions to the field of medicine which had long-lasting
impacts on the communities she served.
24. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “evoked” in paragraph 2
A. Displayed. B. Decreased. C. Stimulated. D. Maintained.
25. Why did Dr. Bath create a community ophthalmology system
A. To offer eye care treatment to the poor.
B. To help the blind regain their eyesight.
C. To provide eye surgery for African Americans.
D. To give real care to blind people.
26. What can we say about Dr. Bath’s device
A. It prevents proteins in the lens breaking down.
B. It needs to be advertised around the world.
C. It helps patients avoid getting cataracts.
D. It makes cataract surgery better than before.
27. What would be the main idea for the text
A. A woman improved vision for millions.
B. An inventor changed the face of science.
C. A doctor had various medical skills.
D. A researcher advocated the well-being of the poor.
C
Use food to ease your moods The time of meals may have an impact on moods, including
levels of depression and anxiety, according to researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
高二英语 第 4页，共 10 页
To conduct the study, 19 participants (12 men and 7 women) were arranged to experience a
Forced Process in a dark room for four 28-hour “days”. Participants were assigned to one of two
meal timing groups: the Daytime and Nighttime Meal Control Group, which had meals according to
a 28-hour cycle (resulting in eating both during the night and day, which is typical among night
workers), and the Daytime Only Meal Group, which had meals on a 24-hour cycle (resulting in
eating only during the day). The team then assessed depression and anxiety like mood levels every
hour.
The result showed that meal timing significantly affected the participants’ mood levels. During
the simulated (模拟的) night shift (day 4), those in the Daytime and Nighttime Meal Control Group
had increased depression and anxiety like mood levels, compared to the baseline (day 1). In contrast,
there were no changes in mood in the Daytime Only Meal Group. Participants with a greater degree
of circadian (昼夜节律的) disorder experienced more depression and anxiety like moods.
Researchers discovered that among individuals in the daytime and nighttime eating groups,
anxiety and depression rose by 16% and 26% individually. A famous author Sarah Chellappa, who
completed work on this project, said, “Meal timing is emerging as an important aspect of nutrition
that may influence physical health, but the causal role of the timing of food intake in affecting
mental health remains to be tested. Future studies are required to establish if changes in meal timing
can lead individuals to experience anxiety-related disorders.”
The findings open the door for studying a behavioral strategy that might benefit individuals
suffering from mental health disorders, such as shift workers. The study also adds to a growing
body of evidence finding that strategies that improve sleep and circadian patterns may help promote
mental health.
28. How is the study carried out according to the text
A. By presenting cause and effect.
B. By examining the participants’ eating habits.
C. By recording the eating time in various groups.
D. By comparing data from two different groups.
29. Which of the following will the researchers probably agree with
A. Daytime eating might benefit mental health.
B. It’s unavoidable for people to eat at the wrong time.
C. Nighttime meal is harmful and should be prohibited.
D. It’s necessary to keep track of our mood levels each day.
30. What does the follow-up test aim to find out according to Sarah Chellappa
A. How food intake affects human’s moods.
B. Whether changes in meal timing cause emotional problems.
高二英语 第 5页，共 10 页
C. Whether food nutrition is related to mental health.
D. Why shift workers suffer from mental health disorders.
31. What is the author’s attitude to the study
A. Concerned B. Approving C. Uncertain D. Indifferent
D
Long before the term “snowboarding” existed — at least 80 years before it was an Olympic
phenomenon — people were flying like surfers down snow-covered hills. The first known instance
came in 1917, when 13-year-old Vern Wicklund stood on a sled (雪橇 ) that he rode down his
parents’ backyard in Cloquet, Minnesota. Wicklund patented the idea nearly two decades later but
produced only a handful of models.
The sport picked up speed in 1965, when Michigan’s Sherman Poppen created the Surfer by
connecting two skis and adding a string at the front to control the direction. Poppen sold close to
one million units by 1970. But the real breakthrough happened when Dimitrije Milovich, a Cornell
University student, founded Winterstick, the first modern snowboard company, in 1972. With steel
edges, solid fiberglass and, most crucially, two belts for one’s feet, Winterstick’s boards allowed
riders to fly through more complex topography (地形) than previous riders could do.
Snowboarding went mainstream soon thereafter due to the competition between Jake Burton
Carpenter and Tom Sims. Sims, a New Jersey-raised professional skateboarder who was more
interested in aerial stunts (空中特技) than in how fast he could slide, founded SIMS Snowboarding
in 1976. Carpenter, a race enthusiast from Long Island who was credited with coining
“snowboarding”, created Burton Snowboards one year later.
In the 1980s, most North American ski resorts (滑 雪 场 ) banned snowboarding, citing
insurance liability and the rudeness of too many riders. However, the sport was more accepted in
Europe, particularly in France. By the 1990s, though, almost every resort in North America allowed
riding. The appearance of the Pipe Dragon, a machine to cut half-pipes through snow, enabled new
aerial stunts, and when snowboarding appeared at the 1998 Olympics, the half-pipe was the sport’s
biggest draw.
32. What contributions did Milovich make
A. He created a variety of aerial stunts. B. He did a lot to improve snowboards.
C. He invented the word “snowboarding”. D. He popularized snowboarding in France.
33. How did Sims differ from Carpenter
A. Sims preferred skills to speed.
B. Sims had his own skateboard company.
C. Sims participated in more competitions.
D. Sims did better in flying through complex topography.
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34. What can be learned about the half-pipe
A. It appeared after the 1998 Olympics. B. It was banned in most European ski resorts.
C. It made snowboarding an appealing sport. D. It could produce incredible amounts of snow.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Vern Wicklund and his patent B. A brief history of snowboarding
C. Snowboarding and the Olympics D. A newborn sport in North America
第二节 （共 5小题，每小题 3分，共 15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。
Fabiano Caruana is a very famous chess player. 36 . He credits his success to strict
training rules and a strong work ethic (职业道德). Now he’s got a few lessons to share.
Practice makes perfect
Caruana’s parents signed him up for a chess club in Brooklyn, when he was five. After his
coach noticed his potential, he began taking private lessons and competing in tournaments in
Manhattan. He says, “ 37 . For example, you can learn how to play in front of people and assess
your opponent sitting in front of you, which you can’t do online.”
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Before every match, Caruana studies the way his opponents play. For help, he works with a
chess coach, who often offers “a different view on how to approach a problem, which is really
valuable.” Caruana also relies on a coach for emotional support during tournaments. “You want a
coach that you click with,” he says, explaining that “it’s hard to talk about a tough chess game with
friends, because they may not understand the game at such a high level, and they may not
understand how tough it is for me emotionally. 39 .”
Reframe your perspective
According to Caruana, the difference between the very top players in the world and everyone
else doesn’t come down to ability or knowledge. “ 40 ,” he says. “It’s having the ability and the
energy to focus for a long period of time.” Although playing in front of an audience doesn’t bother
him, Caruana says that developing a winning mindset is key, especially after facing setbacks.
A. It’s a concentration thing
B. Depend on someone you trust
C. Face every competition bravely
D. When I need to complain or talk to someone, I talk to my coach
E. Sixteen years ago, he became the youngest American grandmaster, at age 14
F. There are some practical skills that you get from years of playing in tournaments
G. In particular, he can keep his mental tools sharp enough to compete in every game
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节 完形填空(共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分)
高二英语 第 7页，共 10 页
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和 D)中，选出可以填入空白
处的最佳选项。
Life brings several ups and downs but nothing lasts forever. Nothing 41 it better than the
life of diving coach Cliff Devries. Life had been 42 to him but his will led the way to making
him one of the most inspirational persons in the world.
Devries built the dream of becoming a swimmer. His remarkable talent 43 could allow
him to realize it. However, life was not just roses and he 44 to have one of the most painful
experiences of his life. In his early youth, he began to have shoulder abnormalities and then felt
1 45 .
Due to his failing 46 , his performance in training worsened. Devries turned to medical
help, and the report stated Devries had a big tumor (肿瘤) in his spine (脊柱) and the doctors said
he wouldn’t 47 it. Devries said, “All my plans of a future, a family and everything were
114 48 .” After a surgery in New York, Devries even had trouble in moving a finger.
However, every bad period comes to a(n) 49 . Devries pulled through with his will to 1
1 50 . He sought 51 , exercise and all he needed to back up his feet. Soon, he was able to
start standing and eventually walked. After many 52 , he became a swimming coach at
Rochester Institute of Technology. He 53 milestones in his career as a coach and director of
swimming.
On his 46th birthday, Devries went up the diving board and dived into the 54 he’d been
waiting for all his life. The semi-paralysis (半瘫痪) that remains couldn’t 55 Devries making
a dive. He uses his determination to rewrite his story.
41. A. explains B. identifies C. introduces D. operates
42. A. worthwhile B. cruel C. easy D. distinct
43. A. undoubtedly B. correctly C. intensely D. narrowly
44. A. tried B. continued C. started D. guaranteed
45. A. embarrassment B. weakness C. kindness D. rejection
46. A. courage B. motion C. spirits D. health
47. A. make B. mention C. deserve D. take
48. A. paid off B. wiped away C. turned down D. given away
49. A. decision B. conclusion C. end D. point
50. A. live B. calm C. quit D. judge
51. A. blessing B. support C. treatment D. self-belief
52. A. cases B. experiences C. delights D. trials
53. A. designed B. achieved C. admired D. built
54. A. position B. site C. moment D. water
55. A. remain B. delay C. leave D. prevent
高二英语 第 8页，共 10 页
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Draw inspiration from passion
For many people, the perfect career would be one 56 they do what they love to make a
living. But in reality, not many have either the luck or the luxury to do so, 57 (give) financial
concerns and other considerations. Cartoonist Lian Zongbo is fully aware 58 the pitfalls (困
难), but decided to chase his dream anyway.
After six years of hard work in the industry, Lian was becoming tired of life. “I’d struggled for
quite some time at my company. Most of my work was childish. 59 , I planned to do
something I was really into.” the 36-year-old says. In 2016, he had the idea of 60 (combine)
his two interests of basketball and drawing. Lian started drawing 61 (illustrate) based on the
NBA and shared them on social media platforms, but little feedback initially dampened his
enthusiasm. “I would tag many big sports accounts, and it seemed fruitless, which motivated me to
try 62 (hard), because I was too proud 63 (admit) failure,” he said, jokingly.
In January 2017, about a year after he started, he 64 (receive) the message on his
Instagram account that would change his life forever. Sent by Conscious Basketball, 65 1
team of artists based in the United States that produces art related to the sport, the message invited
Lian to display his work at art shows in the US.
第四部分 书面表达 （共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15分）
假定你是李华，你校上周五邀请航天英雄王亚平做了关于航空航天的讲座。请你根据以
下内容写一篇英文短文，给你校英文报投稿，内容包括：
2. 讲座的时间与地点；
3. 讲座内容与感想。
注意：写作词数应为 80左右。
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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。
高二英语 第 9页，共 10 页
It was spring. The flowers were blooming, the sun was shining and the birds were singing their
beautiful songs. There was a basketball championship going on in a basketball stadium, located in
the beautiful city of San Francisco.
Jesse like his elder brother Timmy was one of the best in the competition; he scored most of
his team’s points, but his team did not like that. Jesse never passed the ball. His coach always told
him that it was a team game and not a one-man show.
“Jesse, pass the ball more,” insisted Coach Tyler. “Coach, I am good; I can win this whole
tournament by myself if I want to,” responded Jesse. “Jesse, you need to learn to respect the game!”
said Coach Tyler. “I don’t need to respect anything,” said Jesse. “Okay then, and I don’t need you in
my team, Jesse. Get out of here!” said Coach Tyler. “Fine!” replied Jesse angrily.
At school Jesse’s friends Zack, Christopher, and Aaron were trying to calm down Jesse, who
was still angry about what happened the previous day. Jesse was usually good in school, but after he
was kicked out of the team, his attitude changed. He started doing poorly; he got in trouble and
failed classes. Jesse tried to join other basketball teams, but he could not because their lists were
filled or he was too young or too old. Finally, Jesse was recommended a team by Zack.
Five months later...
Jesse started passing the ball more, and he still averaged 26.4 points per game. Jesse enjoyed
how he played, but he did not like that he was on the bench (替补). Jesse proved that he was a star
on the court, but still the coach said that he was better on the bench. “Coach, I think I have showed
that I can start next game,” said Jesse calmly. “No, Jesse, you are not good enough,” responded the
coach. “But...” said Jesse before the coach interrupted him. “No, Jesse!” Jesse started getting mad.
“Coach, you need to start me. I’m the best in this team,” said Jesse arrogantly.(傲慢地) “Jesse, how
about you just leaving ” shouted the coach.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Jesse left. He became quite mad while going home.___________________________________
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Jesse went back to the stadium.___________________________________________________
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高二英语 第 10页，共 10 页山西省实验中学
2023—2024 学年 第一学期英语期中考试题（答案）
第一部分 听力（每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）
1—5 CCBAC 6—10 CABCA 11—15 ABBCB 16—20 BABAC
第二部分 阅读理解 （每小题 3 分，满分 60 分）
21-23 BDC
24-27 CADA
28-31 DABB
32-35 BACB
35-40 EFBDA
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （每小题 1分，共 15分）
41-45 ABACB 46-50 DABCA 51-55 CDBCD
第二节（每小题 1.5分，共 15分）
56. where 57. given 58. of 59. Therefore bining
61. illustrations 62. harder 63. to admit 64.received 65. a
第四部分 书面表达 （共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15分）
Last Friday, our school had the honor of hosting a remarkable lecture on
aerospace by renowned astronaut Wang Yaping in the school auditorium.
During the lecture, Wang Yaping began by discussing the significant milestones
achieved by China and then shared her experiences as an astronaut. Her vivid
storytelling and engaging presentation style captivated the audience from the very
beginning.
Additionally, Wang Yaping emphasized the importance of teamwork,
perseverance, and continuous learning. She encouraged the students to pursue their
dreams and never give up, reminding us that anything is possible with passion and
determination.
In conclusion, the lecture by Wang Yaping was a huge success, leaving a lasting
impression on everyone who attended. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to
learn from a national hero like Wang Yaping, and we hope to have more such
enriching experiences in the future.
第二节 （满分 25分）
Jesse left. He became quite mad while going home. Instead of going back home
directly, he went to a nearby basketball court. He picked up a basketball and started
shooting. The sound of the ball bouncing off the court echoed through the empty
stadium, letting him realize that getting angry and behaving arrogantly wouldn’t solve
anything. He began to think about what he could do to be better enough. Maybe he
needed to work on his defense or be more consistent with his three-point shots.
Finally, he made a life-changing decision.
Jesse went back to the stadium. The moment he saw his coach, he made an
apology to him, promising to be more dedicated to his training. Day in and day out,
Jesse’s perseverance and hard work started to pay off. Even though he was still on the
bench sometimes, Jesse remained positive and focused on giving his best effort every
time he stepped onto the court. One day, during a crucial game, the coach called
Jesse’s name to enter the court. It was Jesse who hit a key shot that turned the game
around. From that day forward, Jesse became a real star and a respected player on his
team.

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