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通州区2023—2024学年第二学期高二年级期中质量检测
英语试卷
2024年4月
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节 完形填空(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。
I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some 1 station.
The heart-stopping moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet The credit cards, the driver’s license, the cash, all lost to the bus.
Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband 2 it while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here ” I heard a lady say. In my husband’s hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. The lady left before I could 3 make it to the door to offer my thanks.
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Erin Smith. Without 4 , I called to thank her. She said she 5 my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a stranger’s house was a 6 move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small 7 but she actually wasn’t the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver’s license to an online forum (论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son’s nursery and who recognized my face. I’ve never 8 words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help.
9 , I feel blessed someone wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely 10 .
1. A. famous B. unknown C. familiar D. convenient
2. A. ignored B. interrupted C. examined D. answered
3. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even
4. A. delay B. question C. regret D. invitation
5. A. threw B. placed C. opened D. spotted
6. A. selfless B. risky C. delightful D. personal
7. A. crisis B. danger C. encounter D. failure
8. A. exchanged B. recalled C. whispered D. repeat
9. A. Going away B. Turning around C. Looking back D. Coming along
10. A. longing B. grateful C. concerned D. enthusiastic
第二节 语法填空(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个适当单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
Most people believe when they live comfortably and earn enough money, they will have worries. However, most people never feel they 11 (earn) enough. Jason Harley decided to drop out of this kind of lifestyle, and he discovered that having only a little money made him free. Are there any things he misses from his past “No, I’m much happier now, 12 I am living according to my values. Success 13 (measure) not by how much money you have but by how you understand the true meaning of life.”
B
Chinese New Year Painting is a special Chinese art form. Usually it is put on walls, doors or windows. As Spring Festival 14 (arrive), many families put up New Year Paintings as a wish to have good luck and 15 (happy). There are different subjects in New Year Paintings, such as babies, flowers and birds. The earliest New Year Painting appeared in the Tang Dynasty and was attached to the door 16 (keep) the family safe. Today New Year Paintings are still popular in some rural areas of China.
C
Xu Beihong (1895-1953) was important in modern Chinese folk art. During his lifetime, he developed the tradition of combining poetry with painting. Between 1933 and 1940, he 17 (hold) several exhibitions in Asia and Europe to promote Chinese art. Across this painting 18 (name) Racing Horse, we can see a horse running at a high speed 19 a missile (导弹) across the sky. On the left and right side of the painting, Xu clearly drew in black ink to show the 20 (move) hair on the horse’s mane (鬃毛) and tail. The painting of dark and light colors is a favorite of many art lovers.
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
The summer vacation is drawing near. Here we have prepared a visual feast for our boys and girls. Let’s feast our eyes first.
Jurassic World Dominion
It is the final film in the second trilogy of dino-movies, and it’s the first one which really deserves to be called “Jurassic World” rather than “Jurassic Park”. Yes, prehistoric dinosaurs are out and about in the wild this time, rather than being stuck in a theme park.
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Official Competition
Cruz and Banderas have been two of Spanish cinema’s famous superstars for decades, and yet have only rarely acted on the screen together. Now, once again, that wrong has been righted by Official Competition. Cruz is an art-house director who is adapting a Nobel-Prize-winning novel in the film. Banderas plays a dull Hollywood action hero who is hired to star in it.
Director: Mariano Cohn; Gaston Duprat
Brian and Charles
Not a typical science-fiction movie, Brian and Charles is a low-budget, low-key British comedy starring and co-written by David Earl, a regular in Ricky Gervais’s sitcoms (情景喜剧). “Brian and Charles is this year’s sweetest film by a country mile,” says Cory. “It’s like Edgar Wright’s The Mighty Boosh project thrown into a cotton-candy machine, and it is also one of the most surprising films about being a parent, even when your son is a 7-feet-tall robot who loves cabbages.”
Director: Jim Archer
Lightyear
After four Toy Story films, everyone’s favourite space ranger action figure, Buzz Lightyear, gets to leave Woody and friends behind, and go off on an adventure on his own. Or so you might assume so. In fact, the latest Pixar cartoon isn’t about the toy.
Director: Angus MacLane
21. Which of the following is right about Jurassic World Dominion
A. Dinosaurs are in danger in the film.
B. It is the same with other theme parks.
C. Dinosaurs in the film live in the wild.
D. It is deserved to be called “Jurassic Park”.
22. In the film Official Competition, what does Cruz do
A. A director. B. An action hero. C. A novelist. D. A famous superstar.
23. Which film is a cartoon
A. Jurassic World Dominion. B. Official Competition.
C. Brian and Charles. D. Lightyear.
B
Will you go on this ride with me ”my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. She stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no.
After climbing into our seats, an attendant reached up, pulled down the bar, and locked it in place. The ride lifted us slowly, then turned us over like the blueberry pancakes I had eaten three hours earlier, and hoped to keep in their proper place. As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage (保险) for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in.
The ride touched down after twisting and turning our bodies. My friend was waiting for us at the exit. “How was it ”she asked.“Fine. No big deal,”I said, even though my head was spinning (旋转) like one of the other annoying machines dotting the midway.
Jenny walked ahead of us and convinced me to keep taking chances and sample more rides
“Oh, look at the pirate ship (海盗船)!” she said. “That looks like a calm ride.”
“Let’s go, Auntie!” she said as she rushed to join others in line.
I followed her, feeling confident the ride would be uneventful. When I reached the bottom, I tapped out like a WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on the top of the world. That morning, I set a goal, took my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement.
Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow—a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction.
24. What made the author decide to try riding with Jenny
A. The eagerness in Jenny’s eyes.
B. The curiosity about the unknown.
C. The encouragement from other riders.
D. The desire to experience something exciting.
25. What happened to the author when she was in the high sky
A. She lost her phone. B. She got into a panic.
C. She was served pancakes. D. She almost fell off the seat.
2.6. How did the author feel after reaching the bottom from the ride
A. Relaxed. B. Confused. C. Excited. D. Disappointed.
27. What message does the story convey
A. He who hesitates is lost.
B. It’s never too late to learn.
C. Life is like riding a pirate ship.
D. It’s worthwhile to try something new.
C
Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task. If you’re studying history, asking yourself the question “why is history important” is a very good first step. History is an essential part of human civilization. You will find something here that will arouse your interest, or get you thinking about the significance of history.
History grounds us in our roots. History is an important and interesting field of study, and learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper, more meaningful glimpse (一瞥) into our ancestral pasts, and how we got to where we are today. Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is something that studying your roots and being open-minded to the evolution (演变) of your culture can provide.,
History enriches our experience. Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago. According to the experts, problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. With the information about the ancestors, one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life.
History makes us more empathetic (具有共情能力的). Studying history can give us insight (洞察力) into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a rather strong foundation for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance (无知). We’re scared of the things that we don’t understand. History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.
History can inspire us to learn more. What’s fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizons. It’s almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of questions about related concepts. Study the 19re century England, and you might catch a glimpse of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels, and discover the history of romantic poets in England. It can go anywhere, and there is something in there for absolutely anybody.
The value of history cannot be underestimated. We don’t have to live in the past, but we can definitely do better by learning from it and using the lessons learnt to lead more meaningful lives.
28. People can get a sense of cultural belonging by studying history and _______.
A. thinking about the meaning of it
B. accepting the development of culture
C. analyzing how they get to the present state
D. reflecting on their social and economic life
29. What can be concluded from Paragraph 4
A. It is difficult to get rid of cultural barriers.
B. People are willing to accept foreign cultures.
C. Cultural conflicts in history are difficult to ignore.
D. History helps us improve our cross-cultural awareness.
30. What could be the best title for the passage
A. How to Build Cultural Identity B. Why Studying History Matters
C. Know the Past, Know the Present D. History: a Way to Broaden Horizons
D
According to a new Agriculture Department report, U. S. forests could exacerbate global warming because they are being destroyed by natural disasters and are losing their ability to absorb planet-warming gases as they get older. The report predicts that the ability of forests to absorb carbon will start declining after 2025 and that forests could release up to 100 million metric tons of carbon a year as their emissions (排放) from decaying (腐烂的) trees go beyond their carbon absorption. Forests could become a “substantial carbon source” by 2070, the USDA report says.
The loss of carbon absorption is driven in part by natural disasters such as wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes, which are increasing in frequency and strength as global temperatures rise. The disasters destroy forestland, destroying their ecosystem and decreasing their ability to absorb carbon, according to Lynn Riley, a senior manager of climate science at the American Forest Foundation. Aging forests also contribute. The report found that older, mature trees absorb less carbon than younger trees of the same species, and U. S. forests are rapidly aging.
This trend is likely to continue, as forests come under increasing threat from climate change and exploitation(开采). The typical tropical (热带的) forest may become a carbon source by the 2060s, according to Simon Lewis, professor in the school of geography at Leeds University. “Humans have been lucky so far, as tropical forests are cleaning up lots of our pollution, but they can’t keep doing that indefinitely,” he said. “We need to cut down fossil fuel emissions before the global carbon cycle starts working against us.”
U. S. forests currently absorb 11 percent of U. S. carbon emissions, or 150 million metric tons of carbon a year, equal to the combined emissions from 40 coal power plants, according to the report. The loss of forests as natural carbon absorbers will require the U. S. to cut emissions more rapidly to reach net zero. “As we work to decarbonize (碳减排), forests are one of the greatest tools at our handling. If we were to lose that, it means we will contribute that much more in emissions.” Riley said.
31. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Relieve. B. Worsen. C. Address. D. Measure.
32. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The key role of forests in the ecosystem.
B. The consequences of frequent natural disasters.
C. The impact of rising global temperatures on forests.
D. The reasons for forests’ declining ability to absorb carbon.
33. What does Simon Lew is suggest
A. Reducing fossil fuel emissions.
B. Dealing with decaying trees in time.
C. Planting younger trees on a large scale.
D. Limiting the exploitation of forest resources.
34. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. To stress the significance of forests.
B. To offer suggestions on forest management.
C. To present the efforts the U. S. has made to reach net zero.
D. To show the increasing carbon emissions from coal power plants.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A healthy lifestyle is one that is full of healthy choices and behavior. It helps you keep physical and mental health and helps you live longer. Generally speaking, the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle may include physical activity, a healthy diet, low stress and healthy habits. 35 .
36 . It helps to reduce your risk of diseases, such as cancer, and diabetes, and helps you control your weight. In children, physical activity also builds confidence. As part of a healthy lifestyle, adults should take part in moderate (适度的) to intense aerobic exercises and muscle-strengthening activities regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, such as walking, bicycling, playing tennis, swimming or aerobics.
Eating a health y diet can help you prevent disease and keep a healthy weight. This means eating a range of whole foods from the different food groups. Overall, a healthy diet is high in plant-based foods and low in sugary and high fat foods. Meat can be part of a healthy diet if it is eaten in moderation. 37 .
Although stress is a natural human reaction designed to keep you out of danger, there are negative health consequences to dealing with long term stress. 38 . In order to manage your stress, you need to learn what causes it and how you can deal with it. Ways to deal with unavoidable stress include exercise and talking to family or friends. A healthy lifestyle includes healthy habits. This means protecting your skin from the sun, getting regular health check-ups and avoiding substance abuse. Smoking and tobacco use are unhealthy because they increase your risk of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. 39 . It can damage your liver, cause cancer and hurt loved ones.
A. Drinking too much alcohol is also an unhealthy habit.
B. Physical activity is a key part of becoming and staying healthy.
C. Your lifestyle should support a healthy weight, so remain active daily.
D. For a longer and better life, put together your plan for a healthy lifestyle.
E. These factors help reduce the risk of diseases and increase your quality of life.
F. Preventing and managing stress is important if you want to live a health y lifestyle.
G. Eating a wide variety of healthy food will help cover your nutritional (营养的) needs.
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)
阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要结构正确，书写工整，字迹清楚。
AI art, aka (又名) computation art or generative art, refers to the creation of any artwork through the use of artificial intelligence programs. This can include art forms like music, photography and video, but in this article we’ll focus on 2D and 3D illustrative art.
AI art should not be confused with digital art, which refers to artworks created using any type of digital software. Typically, with digital art, the creator has to employ some level of artistic skill and technique, and understand how to use tools such as Adobe Illustrator.
With AI art, in contrast, you typically only have to type in a text prompt (提示词). A finished artwork is then created by generative AI algorithms without any further input needed.
AI art is controversial (有争议的) within the art and design professions for two main reasons. Firstly, and most obviously, allowing people to generate art through software means they’re less likely to pay someone to create it by hand. And that’s inevitably (不可避免的) going to lead to job losses and the loss of freelance work to professional artists. The second reason is that AI art generators are trained on art made by humans. Yet in most cases, these artists have not been paid for this sampling of their work. And by copying their style, which they may have taken decades of hard work to develop, AI art generators are arguably carrying out the biggest copyright theft in history.
It all reminds us of the story of how an aging Pablo Picasso was one day sketching (素描) in a park. A woman approached him and asked him to sketch her. The famous artist took one look at her, and dashed off an abstract likeness in seconds. She loved it, and asked how much she should pay. “5,000 francs,” he replied. “Why so expensive ” she cried in shock. “It took you less than a minute!” He replied: “No, Madame, it took me a lifetime.”
The artist community is now in a similar position, on a massive scale. AI art generators are taking out the equivalent of 5,000 francs of value multiple times a second, and yet artists aren’t getting a penny. A number of court cases are testing out this argument in court.
40. What is AI art
41. With digital art, what does the creator have to do
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author tells the story of Pablo Picasso to show that he is a very great artist
43. Are you a supporter of AI art Why or why not (In about 40 words)
第二节(20分)
假定你是某国际学校学生会主席李华。你校将于下周五举办一场有关急救知识的培训。请你以学生会的名义写一则英语通知。内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.时间、地点及内容；
3.希望与呼吁。
注意：1. 词数 100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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April 26th, 2024

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