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桂林市2023~2024学年度上学期期末质量检测
高二英语
（考试用时120分钟，满分150分）
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Attend a wedding. B. See a movie. C. Play with Lucy.
2. What kind of music does the man like better
A. Light music. B. Pop music. C. Underground music.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the hospital. B. In the office. C. In the drugstore.
4. What time does the plane take off
A. At 7:30 a. m. B. At 8:00 a. m. C. At 10:00 a. m.
5. What do the speakers think of the final exam
A. Difficult. B. Just so-so. C. Easy.
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。
6. For what does the woman call the hotel
A. Changing a reservation. B. Making an invitation. C. Confirming a reservation.
7. When does the woman intend to go to the hotel
A. On November 4th. B. On November 5th. C. On November 6th.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s first suggestion
A. Renting an apartment. B. Making some rules. C. Talking with her roommates.
9. What is the relationship between the man and the woman
A. Workmates. B. Friends. C. Teacher and student.
10. Why does the man prefer to live in the dormitory
A. It’s convenient to go to class.
B. His roommates are friendly.
C. It’s expensive to rent an apartment.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman’s strength
A. She’s good at typing.
B. She is confident at work.
C. She’s easy to get along with.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She has a lot of work experience.
B. She graduated from college last year.
C. She worked for her last company for less than a year.
13. What does the woman expect to do in five years
A. Be promoted. B. Get a good salary. C. Do what she likes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What’s the feeling of the woman at first
A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Hungry.
15. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. To a restaurant. B. To a train station. C. To a store.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Drive the car. B. Have a meal. C. Take a rest.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Benjamin McEvoy do in his third year at University of Oxford
A. He often changed his mind.
B. He seldom said anything in class.
C. He frequently went to lectures available.
18. How many learning methods did Benjamin McEvoy share
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
19. What is Benjamin McEvoy’s second learning method
A. Being an active student. B. Studying in small blocks. C. Going to lectures.
20. Who might the speaker be
A. A host. B. A student. C. A teacher.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.
This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.
Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations.
If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.
Here are the requirements:
Who Can Apply
The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.
Submission Dates
Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024（Beijing Time.）
Announcement Date
The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1, 2024, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme.
Submission Methods
Participants can send their theme and related information to chinesebridge@. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.
21. Who can be invited to the competition
A. Tom who is crazy about Spanish. B. Sandy who is creative in writing.
C. Lucy whose nationality is Chinese. D. Bill who loves Chinese and calligraphy.
22. On which of the following dates can the participants submit their works
A. June 12, 2024. B. July 1, 2024.
C. June 20, 2024. D. July 15, 2024.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To build a competition organization.
B. To provide information about a competition.
C. To announce the opening of a competition.
D. To collect creative themes for a competition.
B
The Beatles have released the last song they recorded. The song is titled “Now and Then”. It was written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it in 1979 at his home. The other Beatles added to the track over the years. Recording engineers used AI technology to bring the song to life, resulting in a sound like the four Beatles recorded it together in a studio. The song has been released as a double-A side single. The flip side of the record is a new mix of the band’s first single “Love Me Do”. This was first released in 1962. “Now and Then” will also be the final track on a new edition of the Beatles’ legendary greatest hits “blue” album. This is a collection of their classics from 1967-1970.
Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He said: “It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it. It’s a genuine Beatles recording.” He spoke about his excitement at being able to release a new song, saying: “In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.” McCartney was also excited about hearing John Lennon’s voice. He said it was “crystal clear”. Lennon was shot dead by a fan outside his New York home in 1980. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said recording the song was, “the closest we’ll ever come to having [John Lennon] back in the room”. He said it was, “very emotional for all of us”.
24. What can be learned about “Now and Then”
A. It was first released in 1962.
B. It was a song created by John Lennon in 1979.
C. The four Beatles didn’t actually record it together.
D. It was AI technology that helped to write the song.
25. Why was Paul McCartney excited when interviewed by reporters
A. Because the song was emotional.
B. Because he could play on a new song.
C. Because John Lennon came back in the room.
D. Because the band could release a new song that people hadn’t heard before.
26. Who is John Lennon
A. The Beatles singer. B. The Beatles engineer.
C. The Beatles drummer. D. The Beatles manager.
27. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A news website. B. A travel blog.
C. A science fiction. D. A nature magazine.
C
Why do we find ugly animals so attractive And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute
Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, human attraction to infantile（婴儿的）features, such as big eyes, large heads and soft bodies, is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children, guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish, pugs, aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior, attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”, says Marta Borgi, a researcher.
Ugly animals often have other value—some, like the blobfish or the naked mole rat, live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their life in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in, they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias（偏见）which leads to many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession（痴迷）with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable,” says Rowena Packer, a lecturer of animal behavior. This is partly driven by social media, with many celebrities（名人）and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram, she says.
But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed, because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties, repeated skin infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes and wrinkly faces may make us smile, we might want to reconsider our obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
28. According to Konrad Lorenz, what features in animals are attractive to humans
A. Shiny colors. B. Big eyes and large heads.
C. Unusual body shapes. D. Soft fur and large faces.
29. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Valued. B. Reconsidered. C. Ignored. D. Misunderstood.
30. How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute animals
A. By leading different cultures.
B. By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C. By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D. By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. How ugly animals adapt to the wild. B. Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C. Why lovely animals attract humans. D. How we handle animals’ health problems.
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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever looked in your food-waste bin 32 It’s estimated that families in the U. K. create more than six million tonnes of food waste each year. “Food waste” means food that could have been eaten but instead is thrown away. Apples, bananas, bread, potatoes and salad are the most common items that are binned.
With food prices rising, it’s a good time to become a “food-waste warrior”. Not only will it save money, but it is good for the environment. After all, growing, packaging and transporting food use a lot of Earth’s resources such as energy and water. 33 First, it’s a good idea to find out just how much food goes into your bin. Keep a diary and note down the foods that get chucked out most often—and why. Planning meals for the week with your family can save time and money. For instance, meat from a Sunday roast could go into sandwiches on Monday.
34 Weigh out pasta or rice you need before you cook it（there are portion sizes on the packet but they are for adults, so adjust them）, and before you pile your plate, check how hungry you are so you don’t end up leaving food because you’re too full.
Your freezer is a good way to save food. Keep a sliced loaf in there; you can put frozen slices straight into the toaster. You can freeze leftovers in a sealed container for another day. 35 It’s hard to keep track of food that’s gone to the back of the fridge. You could label a shelf an “Eat me first” spot for anything that has been there for a while.
Finally, use your senses. Some U. K. supermarkets have taken “best before” dates off fruit and vegetables. 36 Ask an adult to help. Don’t forget to update your diary to see how much change you can make.
A. Cooking the correct portion size helps too.
B. However, heat defrosted leftovers thoroughly before eating.
C. Fruit that looks bad can be made into a juice for a Friday treat.
D. Potatoes and carrots, however, last a long time if kept in a cool, dark place.
E. Here are some simple tips that can help your family become food-waste warriors.
F. This is done to decide whether something is still fine to eat with your noses and eyes.
G. It may sound unpleasant but in fact it tells you how much food your family throws out.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
It was a chilly winter evening when I found myself stuck in an unfamiliar city. My car had broken down, and frustration was slowly replacing the initial 37 of my road trip. As I stood there on the sidewalk, feeling helpless, a stranger 38 me.
“Are you okay Do you need any help ” he asked with genuine concern in his eyes. Taken aback by his kindness, I managed to explain my situation. Without hesitation, he 39 to call a tow truck（拖车）for me and insisted on staying until help arrived. As we waited, we started a 40 , and I learned he was a local resident named David.
David’s 41 went beyond what was expected. He offered me his coat to keep 42 and even invited me to a nearby café for a hot drink. Gratitude overwhelmed me as I 43 how lucky I was to have encountered such a compassionate（有同情心的）stranger.
During our conversation, David 44 stories of similar encounters he had with strangers who had helped him in the past. He believed in the power of kindness and its 45 to bring people together, regardless of their differences. When I saw his 46 faith in humanity, my faith was also restored.
When the tow truck arrived and my car was being 47 , I thanked David from the bottom of my heart. He 48 smiled and said, “We all need a little kindness in our lives. Pay it forward when you 49 the chance.”
As I continued my journey after that 50 encounter, a newfound sense of appreciation and awareness filled my heart. The kindness of strangers can truly 51 in someone’s life, serving as a reminder that there is goodness in the world, waiting to be shared.
37. A. excitement B. anxiety C. curiosity D. helplessness
38. A. attacked B. approached C. attracted D. blamed
39. A. failed B. refused C. offered D. pretended
40. A. conflict B. cooperation C. complaint D. conversation
41. A. instruction B. expectation C. health D. kindness
42. A. soft B. fit C. warm D. full
43. A. realized B. discovered C. glanced D. experienced
44. A. shared B. heard C. created D. applied
45. A. promise B. ability C. decision D. attempt
46. A. cruel B. firm C. flexible D. constant
47. A. damaged B. loaded C. fixed D. transported
48. A. bitterly B. vividly C. merely D. hurriedly
49. A. get B. miss C. remember D. understand
50. A. eventual B. familiar C. similar D. unexpected
51. A. make a donation B. make a breakthrough
C. make a fortune D. make a difference
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。
The Chinese arm swinging exercise, also 52 （call）Shuai Shou Gong is so simple. You do nothing more than swing the arms, and 53 takes you only 10 minutes to learn. If you do it 54 （continuous）, you will enjoy its benefits in a matter of days. It is an excellent way 55 （relax）your body after a day’s work. Practice it daily over time, and it brings you many benefits. It helps you stay healthy and in shape. There are also many reports 56 how it helps in healing. The women, 57 were in their 60s and 70s, al-so found day-to-day 58 （activity）easier after practicing it. Researcher Professor Neil Roberts of Edinburgh University, said “These findings demonstrate that the gentle, rhythmic, whole-body sequence of movements of Shuai Shou Gong may be readily learned and enjoyed by older adults and improves general health and wellbeing.”
The exercise routine, which is more than 1,000 years old, 59 （consist）of a sequence of five arm swings. The first four involve swinging the arms back and then forward, to shoulder height. During the 60 （five）swing, you bend your knees twice-once when 61 （swing）your arms back and again when bringing them forward. The sequence is then repeated multiple times.
第三节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据汉语，结合语境拼写出单词的正确形式，每空一词。
62. They said their _________（祖先）was a famous hunter.
63. He found it difficult to _________（呼吸）at high altitudes.
64. She doesn’t think Bob should study _________（在海外）.
65. Tourists often disturb the delicate _________（平衡）of nature on the island.
66. Technological change is everywhere and affects every _________（方面）of life.
67. Any student who tries to _________（作弊）in examinations is playing with fire.
68. We were impressed by his _________（坦白的）, straightforward manner.
69. Please do not _________（犹豫）to contact me if you have any questions.
70. He _________（很少，难得）went anywhere except to his office.
71. Everyone’s fingerprints are _________（独一无二的）.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的好友David和你约定本周末去民间工艺美术博物馆参观。请给你的留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括：
1.写信目的；2.具体安排；3.期待回复。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.参考词汇：民间工艺美术博物馆the Folk Art Museum
Dear Bill,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
In 1989, just out of high school, I was faced with the tough job of deciding my own course of study, which was only three months away from university. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer or entering the financial world after obtaining a business degree. I didn’t have any interest in engineering, so all I had to do was either medical or commercial work. I couldn’t decide.
My uncle, an influential member of the family, recommended that I spend a month in an international company and then a month at a hospital. Then I could make a decision. I thought it was a great idea.
I was accepted for a month’s placement（实习工作）at a foreign bank in Karachi. I had some insight into how the financial world worked, met new acquaintances, and enjoyed the general relaxed atmosphere of the office.
The month passed quickly, and I was soon employed at one of Karachi’s premier hospitals. The experience could not have been more different. There was a tense atmosphere at the hospital. Days began sooner（at seven as opposed to nine in the morning at the bank）, and they were full of interminable（无止境的）chores and late-night visits! It was insane（疯狂的）, working all day, all night, and then another.
I was starting to think about both of my experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing environment, better working hours and less pressure. It was exciting and unpredictable in the hospital, but it was hard to learn and practice. It looked like the business choice would win.
Near the end of my month in the hospital, I was on my way back from a particularly hectic（紧张忙碌的）evening call, and there was a public bus in front of me, and there were some kids in it. While the driver threaded his way through the cars, I saw that the boys were swaying left and right.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
All of a sudden, a boy fell from the back of the bus. _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When I visited him at the hospital the following morning, all his family members stood up with grateful smiles on their faces. ___________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
桂林市2023~2024学年度上学期期末质量检测
高二英语参考答案及评分标准
听力：1~5 ACBCA 6~10 ABBBA 11~15 CCBCB 16-20 ACBAC
阅读：21~23 DCB 24~27 CDAA 28~31 BCDB 32~36 GEABF
37~41 ABCDD 42~46 CAABB 47~51 CCADD
语法填空：52. called 53. it 54. continuously 55. to relax 56. on/about
57. who 58. activities 59. consists 60. fifth 61. swinging
单词拼写：62. ancestor 63. breathe 64. overseas/abroad 65. balance 66. aspect
67. cheat 68. frank 69. hesitate 70. rarely/seldom 71. unique
应用文参考范文
Dear Bill,
Knowing that you’re a huge fan of traditional Chinese art, I’m writing to invite you to join me and my friend David for a visit to the Folk Art Museum this upcoming weekend.
Our plan is to meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 a. m. on Saturday and spend the entire day exploring the traditional crafts and artworks on display. At lunchtime, we could grab some food at a nearby restaurant and enjoy some leisure time.
We would be delighted if you could come. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文：
All of a sudden, a boy fell from the back of the bus. He hit the road face down and rolled over. Then he was lying still in the middle of the road as the bus sped along. Knowing that he could die in a few minutes, I pulled over and carefully examined him. With the assistance of a few passers-by, I carried him into the car and rushed back to the hospital. When we rushed him to the emergency room and got in touch with his family, I went home, very tired.
When I visited him at the hospital the following morning, all his family members stood up with grateful smiles on their faces. His mother put my hands over her cheek and began to cry. “You’re an angel!” she repeated. What a feeling it was, to help save the life of another person! When I got home that night, I knew what I was going to do for the rest of my life. This experience taught me that sometimes those choices are made for you and that whatever happens is always for the best.

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