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惠州市 2023—2024 学年度第一学期期末质量检测
高二英语试题
(本卷满分 130 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、考号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定的位置上。
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第一部分 阅读阅读(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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Los Angeles is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting thousands of families each year. This is because there are many great attractions for people of all ages to enjoy on your next holiday. Let’s look at some of the best places you can go in the City of Angels.
Santa Monica Pier
One of the best ways to keep everyone in the family entertained is by going to an amusement park. You can choose to visit Santa Monica Pier. This location has appeared in a range of television shows and movies, making it one of the most popular locations in California. Also, there is no price of admission. This ensures that it is an affordable area to explore with your family.
The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Intended to honor the stars of television and movies, this has become one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Los Angeles. You can find the stars of your favorite celebrities. In addition, there are plenty of street performers who dress up in costumes. For a small tip, you will be able to have your picture taken with them. In addition, this area features a range of theatres and cinemas.
Getty Centre
This is one of the biggest museums in Los Angeles. You can view everything from modern art to pieces from the Middle Ages. It also has a 134,000-square-foot Central Garden. This area features over 500 different types of plants. There are plenty of exhibits designed to entertain children, such as peep-hole walls and family activities.
Griffith Observatory
If you are interested in stargazing, you’ll love the Griffith Observatory. Often, you will be able to view some of the most interesting astrological events for free. This makes it the perfect place for you to teach your children more about the way the universe works.
1. Where can you go if you’re interested in movie stars
A. Santa Monica Pier. B. The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
C. Getty Centre. D. Griffith Observatory.
2. Who will be fond of Griffith Observatory
A. Astronomy enthusiasts. B. Movie goers.
C. University graduates. D. Plants observers.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To entertain children. B. To introduce free trips.
C. To recommend attractions. D. To record family activities.
B
When I was younger, I faced one obstacle, the divorce(离婚) of my parents. I wanted to know why my mother left and no longer lived in my house, but I was not able to understand exactly what had happened. Puzzles became my escape as I knew that all puzzles have an answer; they had unknowingly become a large part of my childhood as they made sense to me unlike what was going on in my life.
My love for puzzles led me to buying a Rubik’s cube(魔方) after I saw my friend solve his own. In the beginning, I was unable to follow the guide that came with the first Rubik’s cube I bought, but then I searched up a tutorial online and learned by watching. Using my skill of memory, I was able to remember possible patterns that the Rubik’s cube could be after each step.
After I learned how to solve a Rubik’s cube and learned that it could be solved many ways, I never got tired of solving it, because there were so many combinations that every time I mixed it up, there was a different solution.
My outlook of the world changed, as I realized that there is not one concrete solution to everything, but multiple solutions. Being able to see things differently, the ways I solved some problems with multiple solutions were uncommon among my classmates. My 10th grade math teacher had acknowledged this when he wrote a comment on my test, saying he had not thought about solving a problem the way I had solved it. I gained a new perspective in approaching the challenges of life. The obstacles that we encounter throughout our lifetime are preparation in order for us to solve the everlasting mystery of life.
4. What were the puzzles for the author at the beginning
A. A replacement for friends. B. A way to understand parents.
C. A solution to the mysteries of life. D. A distraction from parents’ divorce.
5. Why was the author addicted to solving the Rubik’s cube
A. For the joy in the process. B. For the achievements in learning.
C. For the possibility to different solutions. D. For the praise from teachers and classmates.
6. What did the author learn from solving the Rubik’s cube
A. Hard work pays off. B. Rome isn’t built in one day.
C. Failure is the mother of success. D. There is more than one way to go in life.
7. What does the author think of the obstacles in life
A. They make life more challenging. B. They prepare people for life puzzles.
C. They test people’s problem-solving skills. D. They prevent people from finding solutions.
C
A “fierce queen” named “128 Grazer” has been crowned the fattest bear of all of Katmai National Park in Alaska. Grazer, a mama bear to two litters of cubs(幼兽), has been a fixture(固定成员) of the park since 2005.
This is Grazer's first time winning the contest, an achievement made easier by the fact that she has released her cubs and was able to focus on self-care. When females are caring for cubs, they are often nursing them, helping them hunt for salmon(三文鱼) and providing them protection – all of which detracts from the females’ ability to eat as much as possible, said Felicia Jimenez, a ranger at Katmai National Park.
The brown bears living along Alaska’s Brooks River have spent the summer fattening up on salmon, berries and grasses in preparation for their annual winter hibernation(冬眠). The bears enter hibernation around November and eventually experience a one-third loss of their body weight through the winter season, according to park officials.
The fixed competition has been making the fattest brown bears at Katmai National Park compete against each other since 2014. When the contest first began, it consisted of just a single day in which a few of the park’s most enormous bears competed with each other. By the next year, the contest had transformed into a “globally recognized” event that required more days and more competitors.
The popularity of Fat Bear Week allows park officials to direct attention to conservation efforts in the region, especially for the salmon run on the Brooks River, which the bears rely on for food. The health of the brown bears signifies the overall health of the local ecosystem, according to the park. “Without the ecosystem protected, there would be no Fat Bear Week,” Jimenez said.
8. What contributed most to Grazer’s winning the contest
A. Hunting for enough salmon. B. Giving birth to her cubs.
C. Concentrating on caring for herself. D. Being a fixture in the park.
9. What do the underlined words “detracts from” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Removes. B. Weakens. C. Strengthens. D. Changes.
10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The process of bears’ hibernation. B. The reason for bears’ fattening up.
C. The time of bears’ hibernation. D. The way of bears’ fattening up.
11. What is the significance of the “Fat Bear Week”
A. To choose the fattest bear globally. B. To shoot the movie regarding bears.
C. To draw attention to environment care. D. To highlight the efforts to protect ecosystem .
D
Shoes worn by the warriors of the first emperor of China, famously known as the Terracotta Army, may have been surprisingly flexible and slip resistant. Copies of them are helping to build a better picture of what Qin dynasty soldiers wore and how this might have aided them in battle.
The Terracotta Army found in 1974 near Xi’an, China, is formed of over 8000 sculptures showing the armies of the founder of the Qin dynasty, Qin Shi Huang. The terracotta figures including warriors, chariots and horses, were buried alongside the emperor more than 2200 years ago to guard him in the afterlife.
Analysis of the sculptures has revealed what the ancient Chinese warriors wore and used. Now, Na Cha and Jin Zhou at Sichuan University in China have recreated the shoes of one of the warriors. The pair determined that the warrior’s square-toed shoes had upturned tips and 1.5cm thick sole(鞋底). There were also circular markings on the bottom of the soles, which the researchers took to represent stitches(缝线). There were more circles at the front and the heel, hinting that the real shoe was thinner in the middle.
The terracotta shoes looked like real shoes unearthed from the Qin dynasty, so the researchers used traditional shoe-making techniques and materials from the time to recreate them, even the circular markings on the sole.
The researchers also created copies of other shoes found in the region and wore both types to test them. They found that the army copies were more likely to bend during walking and were more slip resistant than the others. They were even more slip resistant in wet conditions than modern shoes with rubber or plastic soles. If the copied shoes truly reflect the real ones, they would probably have enhanced the soldiers’ fighting abilities, say Cha and Zhou.
12. What’s one of the features of the shoes worn by Qin dynasty soldiers
A. Strong flexibility. B. Light weight. C. Diverse patterns. D. Poor slip resistance.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How the shoes soles were made.
B. Whether the real shoes were thinner.
C. What the terracotta soldiers’ shoes were like.
D. Why circular markings were made on the bottom.
14. How did the researchers test the copied shoes
A. By analyzing the circular markings on the sole.
B. By studying the fighting abilities of the soldiers.
C. By wearing them and walking in wet conditions.
D. By comparing them to modern rubber or plastic soles.
15. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. The History of the Terracotta Army’s Shoes
B. The Secret of Terracotta Warrior’s Footwear
C. The Property of the Terracotta Army’s Shoes
D. The Shoes Making Technique in Ancient Times
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 3 分, 满分 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。
Studying abroad is a big decision which should be taken seriously. To leave your comfort zone and be pushed into an entirely new environment, with its own climate, culture, and customs, is a bold move. 16 However, once you overcome these challenges, studying abroad can bring numerous rewards.
Unsurprisingly, living and studying in an unfamiliar culture will lead to some degree of culture shock, which can bring about feelings of frustration, homesickness, and maybe even regret. 17 Learning more about the local customs and traditions, for instance, will help you bridge your knowledge gap and better understand the country. Plus, making friends with locals will help relieve your negative feelings.
Just like many overseas students, you might face tremendous economic pressure. Apart from considering studying in a more affordable country, managing your finances and budgeting is key. Following some simple finance tips can help you reduce your expenses. 18 Researching the rental prices in different neighborhoods can also save you money in the long run.
Another common problem that usually arises is adjusting to the new pace of life. 19 If you leave a bustling Chinese city to a quiet European town, you might feel depressed that things flow a lot slower. On the flip side, you might feel overwhelmed when moving from a leisure environment to a busy one.
So what’s the solution Well, reading up on the way of life in a foreign country beforehand can help you decide whether it is compatible(兼容的) with your personality, goals, and desired lifestyle. After all, you probably wouldn’t choose London if you dislike crowds. Similarly, Spain might be unappealing to you if you like hanging out at night. 20
A. Trying hard to get rid of these negative emotions.
B. Embracing your host culture is key to handling it.
C. This might mean cooking at home or using public transport.
D. It’s obvious that adapting to a new life is more than challenging.
E. It can cause various emotions, depending on where you come from.
F. All the sudden changes will definitely cause some adjustment problems.
G. Doing your research in advance will better prepare you for your life ahead.
第二部分 语言运用(共四节，满分 40 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。
One morning, standing at the head of our class, John Evans, a ragged-looking boy seemed to be an unfortunate sight. We weren’t sure what to think of the 21 dressed newcomer, but whispers of 22 began drifting from row to row.
Mrs. Parmele introduced him, trying to sound 23 . John looked around and smiled, hoping somebody would 24 back. Nobody did. I held my breath, hoping Mrs. Parmele wouldn’t notice the 25 desk next to mine. She did and pointed him in that 26 . John Evans slid into the free seat, which was quite 27 for me.
However, I gradually found him a pretty 28 boy, actually pleasant to be around . Through my nightly 29 , my mother had grown to know John quite well. One night before going to bed, I said to Mother, “Mom, tomorrow is John’s birthday, but he’s going to get nothing. Nobody even 30 .” Mom said, “I’m sure everything will turn out to be fine.”
The next afternoon, I heard a 31 sound coming from the hallway singing the birthday song. Mother came with a plate of cupcakes and a 32 wrapped present. She put the cupcakes and gift on John’s desk, saying “Happy birthday, John.” John graciously 33 his cupcakes with the class. Mother smiled.
Since then I’ve never heard from John again. Whenever I hear that familiar song, I remember the 34 tones of my mother’s voice, the glint(闪光) in a boy’s eyes and the taste of the sweetest 35 .
21. A. neatly B. fashionably C. informally D. poorly
22. A. disbelief B. disapproval C. welcome D. appreciation
23. A. frank B. reasonable C. humorous D. enthusiastic
24. A. smile B. walk C. step D. turn
25. A .new B. old C. full D. empty
26. A. way B. case C. direction D. sense
27. A. satisfactory B. delightful C. unpleasant D. unfair
28. A. lively B. quiet C. patient D. stubborn
29. A. comment B. complaint C. criticism D. recommendation
30. A .cares B. forgets C. ignores D. promises
31. A. similar B. strange C. familiar D. different
32. A. newly B. nicely C. tightly D. casually
33. A. packed B. counted C. shared D. watched
34. A. low B. calm C. cool D. soft
35. A. juice B. cupcake C. fruits D. drinks
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。
Located in Shaoxing, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Luzhen features typical 36 (tradition) black-and-white residences(住宅), arched stone bridges 37 beautiful water views, like many other water towns in the area. But it is unique, since the town is 38 (actual) a recreation of Luzhen, a fictional town found in the novels of Lu Xun, one of China’s most influential writers. He 39 (use) Luzhen as the location for many of the scenes in his novels, including “The True Story of Ah Q,” “Kong Yiji,” and “A Madman’s Diary.”
40 (take) a boat across the Jianhu Lake, it’s easy to reach Luzhen while enjoying the picturesque scenery along 41 way.
The main street of Luzhen was built according to the descriptions in Lu Xun’s novels, 42 tourists can find the shops and restaurants mentioned in the books, and the buildings have been recreated to match the descriptions penned 43 Lu Xun.
There are also statues of the characters from Lu Xun’s novels, depicting(描绘) the classic scenes from the 44 (story). Observant visitors may also be lucky enough 45 (find) some of these characters come to life on the streets, behaving just as they did in the novels.
第三节(共 5 小题：每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分)
阅读下面句子，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. With the ___________(intend)of improving my English, I made a detailed plan.
47. Deeply ___________ (involve) in his book, he didn’t hear my knock.
48. In the past four years, local education departments have trained about 40,000 football teachers , 8,000 of ___________ have obtained coaching certificates.
49. ___________ sets the Harbin festival apart is the scale and size of the sculptures and the beautiful lighting..
50. The Bird’s nest is the very place ___________ cannot be missed when you visit Beijing.
第四节(共 5 小题：每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分)
阅读下面句子，根据中文提示从方框内选择合适的单词，在空白处填入其适当形式。
in charge of , break down , as a matter of fact, rather than, turn to, by chance, to sum up, appeal to
51. ___________(总之), I’d like to say the conference is a great success.
52. We should learn to think independently and make our own judgments ___________(而不是) blindly follow the crowd.
53. Mary always ___________(转向，求助)me for help when she is in trouble.
54. Could I speak to whoever is ___________(负责)International Sales, please
55. With the plan carried in our city, we can better _________(呼吁) people to reduce pollution.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报发起以“Happy Labor, Happy Life”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文参赛,要点如下：
1. 劳动教育的意义；
2. 校内劳动实践的建议（开设种植课、组织厨艺比赛、校园清洁活动等）；
3. 你的倡议。
参考词汇：劳动实践课程 hands-on course
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 左右；开头已给出，不计入总词数;
2.文中不能出现自己的姓名和所在学校的名称。
第二节（满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一个段落(80 词左右)，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Andy was a shoeshine（擦鞋）boy. One day it was very hot. Andy sat under a tree counting his day’s earnings when he overheard a passerby. “A thief has just escaped from the jewellery shop.” Andy stopped counting. He quickly put his money back in his pocket and asked the passer-by, “When Where ” “Just now. He stole a gold necklace and managed to run away.” So saying the passer-by went on his way.
Andy was about to go towards the jewellery shop to find out more details when a customer came. “Boy, polish my shoes nicely. There’s no hurry,” he said looking at his wristwatch. He looked like a rich man. Andy sat down immediately to polish his shoes, though his mind was still on the theft（盗窃）.
Through the corner of his eye, Andy saw two policemen approaching. He was eager to ask them about the theft, but the customer seemed to have lost his temper. “You, silly guy! You’re not doing your job well,” he cried glancing quickly at the policeman. “Polish my shoes, till they shine.” Andy was badly shaken. So he concentrated his attention on polishing the shoe.
As soon as he was done with the left shoe, Andy said, “The other shoe, sir.” The man put his other foot on the stand. “Hurry up, fellow, there are only two more minutes for the show to begin.”
“Funny!” Andy said to himself. “A moment ago, he was in no hurry, but now he is in a great hurry.” As he was about to shine it with a cloth, he found something sticking out at the back of the shoe.
“What can it be ” Andy wondered. He bent his head to take a closer look. “My goodness! It seems like a necklace. If he is the thief, I’ll not have him getting away from punishment.” Andy racked his brain(绞尽脑汁), trying to find a way to intercept(拦截) him, and his forehead sweated unconsciously.
Suddenly, the man’s shoelaces(鞋带) caught Andy’s eyes and Andy had an idea.
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