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腾冲市第八中学2023--2024学年下学期高二开学考
英语试卷【满分150分】
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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）
第一节
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does Kevin often do in his spare time
A. Read books. B. Grow flowers. C. Take pictures.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the doctor’s. B. In the office. C. On the sports field.
3. What does Claire ask David to do
A. Leave a message. B. Design a project. C. Give her a call.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Keeping in shape. B. Doing housework. C. Dealing with stress.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Manager and assistant. C. Driver and policewoman.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. Which day does the man want the tickets for
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. Wednesday.
7. What will the man probably do
A. Order his tickets by phone.
B. Go to another ticket office.
C. Buy a ticket for the woman.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. How will Joseph travel from Winnipeg to Banff
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
9. How long will Joseph stay in Canada
A. One week. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.
10. What will Joseph do in Winnipeg
A. Go skiing. B. See relatives. C. Enjoy hot springs.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. Where did Owen live while in Masai Mara
A. In a tent. B. In a boat. C. In a treehouse.
12. What does the woman think of Owen’s vacation
A. Comfortable. B. Expensive. C. Exciting.
13. Why does Owen suggest going to Masai Mara between August and September
A. The bushes are most colorful. B. The animals are on the move.
C. Plains are good for driving.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What is the woman
A. An interviewer. B. A professor. C. A fitness trainer.
15. What did Adam study in college
A. Physics. B. Education. C. Chemistry.
16. Why did Adam give up playing football
A. He lost interest in it. B. He got heart problems.
C. He had no time for training.
17. What does Adam now think of playing video games
A. It helps him relax. B. It’s a new trend. C. It’s a waste of time.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. What does the voice guide provide
A. Directions to each room. B. Descriptions of exhibits.
C. Schedules for key events.
19. How many exhibition rooms are there in the museum
A. 7. B. 10. C. 15.
20. What gift can voice guide users get
A. A digital record of their tour.
B. An e-book about the museum.
C. A picture of a popular exhibit.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In a recent email to an old friend, I mentioned that our family planned on taking our four week road trip in our motor home.My friend emailed back and said he thought I was very “brave” to set out on such an adventure with two young children (aged two and five).I laughed when I read his email and wondered if he knew how much he was missing out on by giving up the idea of such a fun RV trip (房车旅) with one's family.
My husband and I have been “RVing” for over ten years.When we first started traveling, we certainly had some troubles that were not so funny at the time but seem to be funny now.We forgot our pillows and failed to cook dinner on an outdoor grill (烤架) for lack of a flashlight.Then we decided to make our dinner in the motor home but could not get the oven lit! So we went to bed a little hungrier than we had planned!
However, that's nothing compared with the amazing geological and natural wonders we experienced during our RV trips.In addition, we have discovered a new world of family fun and family bonding.We saw the Grand Canyon when our son was only six months old.We play games inside and out, walk together, talk together, read, solve puzzles, and enjoy music and movies.We have got used to doing things with one another.Our kids love to pick out good, old fashioned postcards to send off via “snail mail” to different family members on every trip.
As our world gets more and more overloaded with cell phones, texting, emails and video games, our family sticks more and more tightly to the wonderfully simple idea of unplugging (拔掉插头) for a while and jumping into the seat to take a trip in our motor home.Then we come home with fun pictures of our wanderings, and we're able to build special memories for our kids.Now we want to spread the word and tell families of all kinds what enjoyment can be had from packing the family up for a trip in the RV.
21. What did the author's friend think of her travel plan
A．A family trip should not last four weeks.
B．It was wise of her to take children on RV trips.
C．A family RV trip might bring unexpected troubles.
D．It was an opportunity to teach children to be brave.
22．What can we learn about the first RV trip of the author's family
A．They found many things lost.
B．It was ruined by bad weather.
C．They didn't prepare well for it.
D．It was quite a scary experience.
23．What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A．To appeal families to take RV trips together.
B．To show how to make RV trips interesting.
C．To encourage kids to take part in RV trips.
D.To share an unforgettable traveling experience.
B
A year back I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work had paid off. My mom had spent a lot in my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself：I volunteered, got involved in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new chapter (篇章) of my life. I had totally packed two weeks before it was time to leave.
Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was so homesick and I didn't know how to deal with my broken heart. To distract_myself,_I threw myself into my studies and I applied for a ton of jobs. In any remaining free time, I started forcing myself to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn't think how lonely I felt.
Soon after, I began to limit food, and then I became worse. Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor weighed me, I was crazy about the number of my weight. So I continued to lower my goal, and convinced that controlling this number was the solution for my homesickness. But when I was told that I had no choice but to spend time on my studies. I quickly started recovery in my mind.
How could I do I told myself that school was what I was best at. I decided to get rid of my homesickness and took exercise actively. My first term of college had passed by at last and I had gotten straight A's. That's why I want to share my story—to help other students feel less lonely.
How was the author during the two weeks before she left for the college
A．She was as normal as before.
B．She couldn't wait to leave for the college.
C．She was afraid to leave her home.
D．She didn't enjoy her mother's company.
25．What is the author's problem at the beginning of studying in the university
A．Her weight. B．Her bad study habit. C．Her diet. D．Her homesickness.
26．Which can best replace the underlined phrase “distract myself” in paragraph 2
A．achieve my dream B．improve my studies
C．take my attention away D．earn money by myself
27．What is the main purpose of the author's writing the passage
A．To look back at her past life. B．To help girls to lose weight.
C．To increase her own confidence. D．To help lonely college students.
C
Many of us know about Russia's Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to a song, Lake Baikal.But over the past decade, the world's deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.
Each March since 2005, about 150 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon.They come to explore the lake's breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.The 26 mile (41.84 kilometer) journey starts on the lake's eastern shore.In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron hard.Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.
Known as “the blue eye of Siberia”， Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters.This means its ice is almost perfectly transparent (透明的).“Seen from above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she were jogging through space，” The New York Times noted.
The landscape might be beautiful, but it's also harsh.Strong winds blast (猛吹) across the lake and frostbite (冻伤) can occur within half an hour.Runners say the cold climate is what draws them.They want to test their limits.
“When you are in such an environment, you don't have cars around you, and you don't have the noise around.I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature，” Alicja Barahona, a 64 year old runner from the US, told ABC News.
The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon.The finishing line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers.The race also ends with little fanfare (隆重的欢迎).Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping selfies and just ignore the runners.
For some runners, the absence of spectators makes the race more challenging, because it's lonely.They must fight with themselves.“You are alone on Baikal.It is your race.You are alone with yourself.All you need to do is to defeat yourself，” Veronique Messina, a French runner, told The Telegraph.
28．What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the article
A．It takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake.
B．It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery.
C．It attracts more and more participants each year.
D．It is about 26 kilometers in length.
29．How does the Baikal Ice Marathon differ from other marathons
A．Only men are allowed to run in this race.
B．The runners are often distracted by tourists.
C．There are many progress markers on the ice.
D．The runners can see the finishing line from the start.
30．What is the most challenging part of the race for Messina
A．The cold climate. B．The long distance.
C．Noisy surroundings. D．Loneliness.
31．How many reasons are listed to show the loneliness
A．5.　　　　B．4. C．3. D．2.
D
A night at the movie theatre is always a good idea. But when you leave the theatre and realise you just dropped $45 on a ticket and some snacks, you'll wish you had been patient enough to wait until the movie came out on Netflix. The average movie ticket price in the United States in 2000 was $5.39; now, a ticket is over $9.
The main reason why movie tickets have gotten so expensive is inflation (通货膨胀). It was actually more expensive to go to the movies in the 1970s than it is now. A ticket in 1978 cost $2.34. If you plug that into an inflation calculator, the same ticket would cost you $9.46 today. According to the National Association of Theatre Owners, the average cost for a ticket today is $9.11.
Another reason you need to dip into your life savings to see a movie on the big screen is that theatres are competing with streaming services that produce their own films. And let's be honest, sitting at home on your couch or in your bed is more comfortable than sitting in a cold theatre.
Because of streaming technology, movie theatres have to do something to bring in customers. Attractions—including alcohol, reclining seats (躺椅), surround sound, and 3D movies are all examples of those. And those upgrades come at a price, leading to more expensive tickets.
“There's all that extra cost, and it's really important for theatre owners and companies to make that experience as enjoyable as possible，” Patrick Corcoran, vice president of the National Association of Theatre Owners told Marketplace. “Because you're offering a superb experience—audience expectations are for the latest and greatest technology, audience are willing to pay more for a particular experience.”
32．According to the passage, what makes movie tickets so expensive
A．The viewers are wealthier than before.
B．The movie theatres offer popcorn and alcohol for free.
C．Inflation has made the ticket price appear higher than before.
D．The popular movies with famous stars deserve the high price.
33．What can we learn from the passage
A．Netflix is always a better choice for movie viewers than theatres.
B．Comfortable seats ensure movie theatres a distinct advantage over streaming services.
C．The viewers actually pay for the updates of the movie theatres via more expensive tickets.
D．The theatre owners and companies update the theatres to win good fame.
34．Which of the following would Patrick Corcoran most probably agree with
A．It's unwise for viewers to pay so much to watch a movie in the theatre.
B．The high price of a movie ticket is supposed to be in line with a wonderful experience.
C．It's a waste of money to provide the latest technology in the theatre.
D．The viewers would prefer to sit at home on the couches or in the beds.
35．What is the best title of the text
A．Behind the Increasing Price of Movie Tickets
B．Technological Improvement on Movie Theatres
C．The Competition Between Movie Theatres and Streaming Services
D．How to Save the Viewers' Wallets
第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据下面短文，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。
It happens all the time—you are standing on a bus, listening to music, when you feel someone's breath on the back of your neck.You think to yourself: Is this person getting too close to me The answer is yes.Everyone has a sense of personal space. __36__
According to a new study, the size of the space is different for different people，__37__reported Los Angeles Times.In the study, researchers from University College of London asked volunteers to hold their hands at different distances from their face.They then gave them an electric shock on their hand while measuring how often the volunteers blinked (眨眼).The more they blinked, __38__
The results among volunteers were a little different, but the average personal space was 20 to 40 centimeters.Researchers also found that the more anxious a person was, the larger their personal space was because they were more sensitive.
Besides psychological factors，__39__For example, a person who grew up in a country that hugs a lot has less of a problem with strangers getting too close than a person who grew up in one with more distance between people.
__40__“If you are chatting to someone in your living room, you won't have a large safety margin (界限) at all，” explained researcher Gian Domenico Iannetti.“But if you are walking through a dangerous area, then that will be much bigger.” Sadly, sometimes people just don't understand the idea of personal space and keep getting into yours.Whenever that happens, rather than trying to step backwards, researchers suggest that you “create a new space” by turning to wave at someone passing by or to get something out of your bag.
A．But how big is this space
B．it shows that they are worried about their hands.
C．the more of a threat they felt the shock was to their face.
D．but generally it is between 20 to 40 centimeters in front of the face，
E．culture is also thought to be able to change your personal space.
F．People's senses of personal space also depend on the environments they are in.
G．It is clear that people's senses of personal space is considered to be very important.
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。
My career as a chef started at the age of 25, but my__41__for cooking started at an early age, when I was about 5 years old — by watching my grandmother and my mom in the kitchen__42__daily meals for the family.I was also__43__by going with my grandfather to markets to__44__the freshest ingredients.My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing “the__45__”．
From my youth, I have had this passion for food.Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and__46__through my grandparents.They opened their__47__to everybody, and fed and sheltered the poor, travelers, family and friends.
I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the__48__of fragrant (芳香的) fresh bread coming out of the oven.Those smells stimulated (刺激) my senses at a young age.The__49__were fresh and seasonal—they were very simple dishes but delightfully__50__．
Food is almost as__51__as it is necessary.Food makes people feel things.I really think that food tastes its best when there is a__52__behind it.It shapes cultures, religion, politics and health.Food brings people together, and goes straight to the__53__．
In my kitchen, I try to duplicate (复制) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I'm actually smelling or__54__—it makes me think of life, my family, and my history.I love to cook food that__55__people's emotions and memories; my philosophy is to “keep food real and simple.”
41．A.talent　　　　　B.passion C．explanation D．expectation
42．A.changing B．ordering C．preparing D．searching
43. A．inspired B．bothered C．honored D.amused
44．A.ask about B．experiment with C．learn of D．shop for
45．A.biggest B．cleanest C．best D.cheapest
46．A.wisdom B．honesty C．success D．generosity
47．A.offices B．houses C．restaurants D.hotels
48．A.art B．signs C.creation D.smells
49．A.fruits B．vegetables C．ingredients D．goods
50．A.delicious B．useful C．organic D.convenient
51．A.nutritious B．sufficient C．emotional D．suitable
52．A.reason B．purpose C．cook D.story
53．A.kitchen B．heart C．source D．point
54．A.tasting B．chewing C．touching D．seeing
55．A.holds up B．drives away C．stirs up D.depends on
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。
It's time to reconsider food. Around the globe, food problems threaten wildlife, wild places and the planet itself. Today, 7.3 billion people consume 1.6 times 56.____________ the earth's natural resources can supply.In 2050, the world's population 57.____________ (reach) 9 billion and the demand for food will double.
So how do we produce more food for more people without 58.____________ (expand) the land and water already in use We can't double the amount of food. 59.____________ (fortunate), we don't have to—we just have to double the amount of food available now instead. 60.____________ short, we must freeze the footprint of food.
In the near term, food production is enough to provide for all, but it doesn't reach everyone who needs it. About 1.3 billion tons of food 61.____________ (waste) each year—four times the amount 62.____________ (need) to feed more than 800 million people who are63.____________ (hunger).
By improving efficiency and productivity while reducing waste and shifting consumption 64.____________ (pattern), we can produce enough food for everyone by 2050 on roughly 65.____________ same amount of land we use now.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jim对中国的美食很感兴趣，他尤其喜欢中国的水饺, 特地写信向你咨询如何包水饺，请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1.详述水饺制作的过程；
2.期待回复。
注意：1.写作词数为80左右；.
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
In 1989, fresh out of high school, I was faced with a difficult choice of a career path before college started in three months.In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer, or entering the financial world after getting a business degree.I wasn't interested in engineering, so that I was left with medicine or business.I couldn't decide.
My uncle suggested that I do a work placement (实习工作) to experience it for a month in an international company followed by a month in a hospital.After that, I could make a decision.It seemed like a good idea.
I was accepted for a month's placement at a foreign bank in Karachi.I got a feel for how the world of finance worked, made new friends, and generally enjoyed the mostly easy going work environment.
The month passed rapidly, and soon I began working at a leading hospital in Karachi.The experience was quite different.The hospital days started early(at 7 a．m., compared with 9 a．m.at the bank), and were filled with endless duties.And the night calls! This was crazy, working all day, through the night, and again in the next day.
I began thinking about my two experiences.The bank had offered a more relaxing atmosphere, better working hours and less stress.The hospital had an intense (严肃紧张的) environment, and the studying and training was difficult.It seemed that business was a better choice.
Near the end of my month at the hospital, I was driving home after a very busy night call.In front of me was a public bus, with some boys sitting on the top.As the driver weaved through (穿梭) traffic, I could see the boys shaking from side to side.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus.
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The next day, when I went to hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful
smiles on their faces. ________________________________________________________
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