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北京市第十九中学 2023-2024 学年
高二年级第二学期期中练习英语
（考试时长 90 分钟 满分 100 分)
本试卷共 8 页。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分： 知识运用 （共两节，30 分）
第一节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，
并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a rainy morning and the children, mainly boys with various learning difficulties, refused
to settle for the start of the lesson. As an inexperienced teacher, I tried every means to get them to
be 1 , but in vain. My panic was rising and I could feel my heart beating wildly. This was the
2 of my job as a music teacher, I thought - teaching was not for me. Then I had an idea. Hoping
that no one would notice that I was 3 inside, I threw my voice as far as it would reach: “Put your
heads on the desks and close your eyes! We are going on a journey. "
4 , the children fell silent. “Now what should I do " I thought to myself. Reaching over to my
collection of CDs, I blindly 5 , put it in the machine and played it. Obediently(顺从地)，my class
lay their heads on their desks, closed their eyes and 6 .When the music started, the room was
filled with the most beautiful tones and musical colors I could have ever imagined. All the children
were 7 . When the music finished, I asked them all to raise their 8 slowly so that we could
share our musical journeys.
At this point, when all the children were willing to share their experiences, I began to learn
how to teach. The music allowed me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect, tears and
smiles, the knowing and the 9 and, most of all, an understanding of each other. This was the
power that 10 in the classroom could have.
1.A. glad B. safe C. quiet D. kind
2.A. aim B. end C. rule D. plan
3. A. guessing B. responding C. shaking D. laughing
4. A. Punctually B. Importantly C. Obviously D. Amazingly
5. A. passed one on B. gave one back C. turned one in D. took one out
6. A. waited B. slept C. nodded D. continued
7. A. talking B. singing C. dancing D. listening
8. A. legs B. arms C. heads D. shoulders
9. A. unprepared B. unspoken C. unforgotten D. unknown
10. A. music B. games C. tears D. knowledge
第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在
给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
Music comes in different styles and forms. But my favorite music genre is jazz, and it is smooth
and relaxing. Whenever I am tired or _______11_____desperation, I listen to jazz on my cell phone.
In no time, I find myself ___12_____(relax). Even when I study, I also play jazz as background
music. In the last few years, my days _____13______(brighten) due to jazz.
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B
Chinese poetry is an essential part of Chinese culture,____14___reflects the thoughts,
feelings, and experiences of Chinese people through the ages. The forms and styles of Chinese
poetry have undergone (经历) many changes, but its beauty and power have always been
preserved. One of the ____15________(significant) features of Chinese poetry is its use of rhyme
and meter. _____16____(combine) with the use of imagery and symbolism, these elements make
Chinese poetry unique and unforgettable.
C
Nearly two decades have passed since China ___17_____(send) the first Beidou satellite into
space in 2000. During that time, more Beidou satellites were sent into orbit (轨道 ), 18
(form) the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS). In late 2012, it began providing positioning,
navigation, timing and messaging 19 (service) to people in China and other parts of the
Asia-Pacific region. At the end of 2018, BDS started to serve users worldwide. Now with two more
Beidou satellites 20 (launch) on Dec 16, 2019, BDS has 53 satellites in orbit.
第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节，38 分）
第一节 （共 14小题；每小题 2分，共 28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，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
A
For many travelers these days, finding a way to make travel more meaningful has become a
top priority. They are increasingly pursuing journeys that include time to volunteer, work on a
conservation project, protect endangered animals or to do other activities that allow for giving back
while exploring a new part of the world. Here are some opportunities that combine travel with doing
good deeds.
The Azores
The trips offer the opportunity to work on carefully selected projects alongside famous
scientists while also enjoying encounters with some of the world’s most fascinating sea creatures in
water. It allows participants to join a research team in the Azores that is studying the animals to
support future conservation of the species. Advanced diving experience is required.
Red Sea, Egypt
Combining an opportunity for world-class diving with being part of an important research
effort conducted by Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association. The seven-
night trip includes learning how to gather water data with state-of-the-art scientific equipment and
conducting onboard and underwater experiments.
Australia
Explore Queensland, Australia, while also supporting a registered charity that rescues farm
animals from abuse, neglect, and situations where they’re in danger. Participants help with daily
cleaning of barns (牲口圈) and cages. feeding, health checks, light repair, monitoring animals’
movements, and intensive care of ill, old, and baby animals. The experience includes free
accommodations with Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Romania
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Work with bears at Romania’s largest bear sanctuary (庇护所), a place that was created as a
heaven for bears that have been abused. Located in the Carpathian Mountains, the sanctuary needs
volunteers to help with preparing food, monitoring animal well-being and leading conservation tours.
The sanctuary is home to 84 bears, with 20 more due to be rescued.
21. What do the first two trips have in common
A. Both involve underwater activities.
B. Both provide free accommodations.
C. Both require advanced diving experience.
D. Both teach how to use scientific equipment.
22. Which place best suits a girl who likes horses
A. The Azores. B. Red Sea. C. Australia. D. Romania.
23. Why are the bears adopted by the sanctuary in Romania
A. They have no food. B. They are badly treated.
C. They should be monitored. D. They need to live in mountains.
B
Learning to say “yes, and”
When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and
shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science
communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect chance to learn how to speak
and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.
During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means
that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀
牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes”
and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.
The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable
and even started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation
partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about
my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the
information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—
accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an
appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.
The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would
get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But
now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep
exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.
I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s
worth finding out whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data
that support a preconceived(先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”
24. Why did the author attend the improvisation class
A. To get a different experience.
B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.
C. To give up her job as a science communicator.
D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.
25. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class
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A. She formed her own idea quickly.
B. She came up with lots of creative responses.
C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.
D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.
26. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to
________.
A. explain the process of using the method
B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class
C. share her own research experiences with readers
D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class
27. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph
A. They should attend the improvisation class.
B. They should question all preconceived ideas.
C. They should try to improve their academic knowledge.
D. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.
C
Small batteries are big problems, but nobody really pays attention to where they end up.
Researchers at the Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory are working to address this problem.
Their new research paper describes a water-activated paper battery developed from environmentally
friendly materials that could eventually present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful
batteries common in low-power devices.
The paper battery has the same key components as standard batteries but packages them
differently. Like a typical chemical battery, it has a positively charged side called a cathode, a
negatively charged side called an anode, and a conductive material called an electrolyte (电解质)
between the two. A traditional battery’s components are enclosed in plastic and metal; in the new
battery, the anode and cathode are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper. That
paper is filled with salt, which dissolves (溶解) when the paper is dampened with water. The
resulting saltwater solution acts as the electrolyte.
Sustainable materials were a precondition for the researchers, who considered only safe and
plentiful ingredients to create their device. “We were fairly confident that we would have something
that would work in the end, but developing these materials and ink systems is challenging,” says
Gustav Nystr m, senior author of the study.
After trying hundreds of formulations for the battery components, the researchers settled on a
graphite ink to make the cathode, a zinc ink for the anode, and salt-filled paper to create the
electrolyte.
When the paper is dry, the battery is shelf-stable. Add just a couple of drops of water, however,
and the salt dissolves, allowing electrons to flow. Once the paper is dampened, the battery activates
within 20 seconds. The new battery’s operating performance declines as the paper dries. When the
scientists re-wet the paper during testing, the battery regained functionality and lasted an hour before
beginning to dry out again.
Although the researchers demonstrated that their battery could power an alarm clock, the paper
batteries are unlikely to replace standard ones on store shelves. Nystr m envisions a future where
these paper batteries could make their way into products within the next two to five years. “The
performance that you see on this device, I think, is enough for a lot of other applications already,”
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he says. It is mostly a matter of increasing production and integrating the batteries into systems such
as diagnostic tests and environmental sensors.”
28. How is the paper battery similar to the standard battery
A．The key components are environmentally friendly.
B．They are both packaged in plastic and metal.
C．They both have two charged sides and an electrolyte.
D．Both batteries can operate for only an hour.
29. ________ is the condition for the paper battery to work.
A．Heating the salt B．Charging the electrons
C．Drying out the battery D．Wetting the paper
30. Nystr m will most likely agree with the prediction that ________.
A．major technological breakthrough will be made in the near future
B．all home appliances will be powered by paper batteries
C．the future for a wide application of paper batteries is not far off
D．paper batteries will have longer shelf life than traditional ones
D
A video circulated on social media earlier this year, showing a tourist opening the door of a
vehicle, reaching out an arm and attempting to stroke a passing lion. The lion shrugged the tourist
off, but it could have easily gone horribly wrong.
Reckless behaviour around wildlife risks the safety of both people and animals. People risk
being attacked, mauled (撕咬) and possibly killed, while animals can be harmed, removed or even
put down, regardless of whether they were only defending themselves. Animal attacks can also cast
a destination in a negative light, causing temporary closures or scaring off visitors. All just so
someone could boast that they had stroked a lion or captured a moment on a camera phone.
“Tourists are getting more and more reckless around wildlife and the source of the problem is
social media.” says wildlife photographer Anette Mosshachers. “People risking their lives or doing
stupid things with wildlife are after ‘likes’ and followers, something to show off on social media,”
says Mossbacher. “The greater the risk, the more ‘likes’ they get. With some clients, it seems like a
sickness or addiction.”
Yet social media is not entirely to blame. People have always taken risks for an experience.
Foolish behavior and a tendency to get cocky around dangerous animals must have been around
since the dawn of humanity. A hunger for attention online might drive some of the current madness,
but some individuals might be trying to recreate a piece of the action they have seen on television.
Perhaps the adrenaline (肾上腺激素) rush when close to wild animals causes a disappearance of
common sense.
“There’s a worrying lack of awareness that animals several times our size, weight, speed and
strength can easily hurt us,” says wildlife photographer David Lloyd. “I don’t think parks are doing
enough to raise awareness. Tourists need to know how their presence can affect wildlife. A good
example is cheetahs (猎豹) on vehicle rooftops. It may be a thrill for the bystanders, but the
consequences if a mother cheetah falls off would be severe. She would no longer be able to hunt, so
her cubs could easily starve.”
“People aren’t getting the education about why they need to stay away from wildlife, including
avoiding diseases, keeping people secure and letting wildlife be wild,” says Philip Muruthi, vice
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president of species conservation and science for the African Wildlife Foundation. “We need to
educate tourists through signs, pamphlets and frontline drivers. We should stick to guidelines, and
there needs to be enforcement through the law.”
31. What can we learn about reckless behaviour around wildlife
A．It may get animals killed for defending themselves.
B．It may bring more profits to a tourist destination.
C．It enables tourists to get intimate with animals.
D．It harms tourists more than animals.
32. As for Mossbacher’s opinion on what drives people’s reckless behavior, the author is______.
A．sympathetic B．disapproving
C．indifferent D．doubtful
33. What does the underlined word “cocky” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．over-sensitive. B．over-confident
C．over-frightened. D．over-shocked.
34. What can we conclude from the passage
A．Punishment rather than education can stop people taking silly risks around wildlife.
B．Parks are expected to take more responsibilities for educating tourists.
C．More regulation of the tourist industry is the key to raising tourists’ awareness.
D．Raising tourists’ awareness means stressing the danger of animals to them.
第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项
涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Activate Brain Cells
Scientists used to think that your brain stopped the growth of new cells once you reached
adulthood. Happily, current research shows that it isn’t true! As you get older, you can continue to
generate new brain cells.
Get regular aerobic(有氧的) exercise.
Research shows that regular aerobic exercise over a long period of time can better improve
brain cells’ growth than other forms of exercise. Add aerobic activities such as swimming, power
walking, or jogging, to your regular routine. 35
Do stress relieving activities.
Activities that reduce stress and give you a sense of well being can encourage the growth of
new brain cells. 36 You can do some yoga, read your favorite book, or listen to relaxing
music.
37
Antioxidant rich(富含抗氧化物的) food can prevent damage to your current brain cells and
promote the growth of healthy new cells. Omega 3 fatty acids may also help improve your brain’s
health. Add plenty of brain boosting food to your diet, such as vegetable oil, nuts, green tea,
blueberries and fatty fish.
Maintain an active social life.
38 It’s also good for your brain. Socializing helps keep your brain cells active, preventing
some of the loss of brain function. If you can’t socialize in person, reach your friends over the phone
or on social media.
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Get plenty of good quality sleep.
If you’re an adult, try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. If you’re a teen, aim for 8-10 hours.
Your brain heals itself of the day’s stresses while you sleep. 39 You can improve your sleep by
going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.
A. Spending time with friends isn’t just enjoyable.
B. Eat food rich in antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids.
C. Any kind of head injury may put you at risk of brain damage.
D. Try to do things that bring you pleasure and help you relax every day.
E. For example, you might aim for 30 minutes of jogging a day, 5 days a week.
F. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help you restore your brain’s health.
G. It also processes information you picked up during the day, helping you to learn and preserve
new memories.
第三部分： 书面表达 （共两节，32 分）
第一节 （共 4 小题；第 40、41 题各 2 分，第 42 题 3 分，第 43 题 5 分，共 12 分）
阅读下面短文,根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
The capacity for empathy — to first identify and then understand and share in someone else’s
feelings — is largely regarded as a virtue. Yet, there is a knowledge problem that makes being
naturally empathetic a struggle. Why As poet John Keats put it, “Nothing ever becomes real until
it is experienced.”
So how can someone else’s perspective (视角) and emotions ever become real enough for us
to develop empathy Reading fiction may provide an answer.
Studies show that when you read fiction, it not only activates the language processing center of the
brain but also increases global flow in the brain. It speeds up the part involved in physical movement
and areas of the brain linked to sensory experiences. In other words, reading fiction lights up the
brain in ways that copy the neural (神经) activities of the experience you’re reading about. For
example, if you read a well-written passage about a character hiking through the wilderness, your
brain reacts as if you’re on that hike.
To really cultivate empathy, you need to be internally more aware of and connected to those
around you. And again, reading fiction is associated with just such a skill. One study, which assesses
one’s ability to determine someone else’s emotions based on their facial expression alone, showed
that fiction readers scored higher than non-readers and readers of nonfiction. The researchers
assumed that reading fiction allows people to practice taking on someone else’s perspective and
thus improves their social awareness. This suggests that reading fiction improves one’s theory of
mind and emotional intelligence.
The takeaway lesson is simple: If you want to build empathy, try reading more fiction, more
often — especially fiction by and about people whose experiences are different from your own.
40．What does the author think can help develop empathy
41．How does reading fiction light up our mind
42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why
Non-readers and readers of nonfiction can better determine someone else’s emotions based
on their facial expression alone.
43．In addition to the benefits mentioned above, what do you think are some other benefits of
reading fiction (In about 40 words)
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第二节 （20 分）
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华, 下一届青运会（The Youth Games ）将在你们
城市举行，现在正在招募志愿者，你想成为其中一员，请你用英文给组委会写一封电
子邮件，内容应包括：
1. 自我介绍；
2. 申请理由；
3. 自身优势 .
注意:1.100 词左右；
2.开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours，
Li Hua
（请务必将作文写在答题卡指定区域内）
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英语答案
2024.04
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30 分）
第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
1-5 CBCDD 6-10 ADCDA
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
11. in 12. relaxed 13. have been brightened
14. which 15. most significant bined
17. sent 18. forming 19. services 20. launched
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38 分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
A: 21-23 ACB B: 24-27 DDBD
C: 28-30 CDC D: 31-34 ADBB
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
35-39 EDBAG
第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32 分）
第一节 (共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
40．Reading fiction.
41．By copying the neural (神经) activities of the experience we’re reading about.
42．Non-readers and readers of nonfiction can better determine someone else’s emotions based on their facial expression alone.
·Fiction readers can better determine someone else’s emotions based on their facial expression alone.
43．言之有理即可，如Reading fiction helps us develop our brains. The human brain can work well when we just do regular things, like driving or walking. However, it performs more effectively when an element of surprise is added, because this helps build connections in the brain.
第二节 （20 分）
44. Possible Version
参考范文1：
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua. I’m writing to apply to work as a volunteer for the Youth Games.
I am a girl of 17, a senior two student now. I have a strong desire to be a volunteer because I hope to improve myself and gain some social experience by doing this job. There is no doubt that I’ll offer the best service to the people at the Games.
I’m sure that I can do the work well. Firstly, I’m good at communicating with others. Secondly, I’m always ready to help those in need. Besides, knowing the city well will be helpful for the volunteer work.
I would appreciate it if you could accept me. I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考范文2：
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a 17-year-old female student in Grade 11 at Hongxing High School. I am writing to express my keen interest in volunteering for the upcoming Youth Games in our city.
I believe that volunteering for such a significant event will enhance my personal growth and provide valuable social experience. With excellent communication skills, a helpful nature, and in-depth knowledge of our local area, I am confident that I will be a valuable addition to your team.
I am eager to contribute to the success of the Games and hope to be granted the opportunity to serve as a volunteer. Thank you for considering my application.
Looking forward to your favorable reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考范文3：
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a seventeen-year-old female student currently in Grade Two at Hongxing High School. I am writing to express my keen interest in becoming a volunteer for the upcoming Youth Games in our city.
I am eager to apply as a volunteer for several reasons. Firstly, I believe that volunteering for such a significant event would be an excellent opportunity for me to develop myself and gain valuable social experience. It is a chance to contribute to the success of the Games while also learning new skills and meeting people from diverse backgrounds.
Moreover, I possess several qualifications that make me a suitable candidate for this role. I excel in communication, which is crucial for interacting effectively with participants, visitors, and fellow volunteers. I am also a naturally helpful individual, always ready to lend a hand where needed. Additionally, being familiar with the local area, I can provide useful information and assistance to those unfamiliar with our city.
I am confident that my enthusiasm, dedication, and skills will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the Youth Games. I would be honored to be a part of this exciting event and help create a memorable experience for all involved.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as a volunteer and contribute to the success of the Youth Games.
Yours,
Li Hua

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