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宜宾市三中2024～2025学年秋期高2023级半期质量检测英语
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，请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 kind of movie does the man want to watch
A. A comedy. B. An action movie. C. A scary film.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Amused. B. Sleepy. C. Worried.
3. What made the man’s eyes red
A. Lack of sleep. B. Too much e-reading. C. A sad thing.
4. What does Cathy ask Mike to do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Meet her parents. C. Buy her lunch.
5. When does the park close on Saturday
A. At 6:00 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7小题。
6. What did the speakers see
A. A ballet. B. A game. C. A film.
7. What made the woman fall asleep
A. The hot weather. B. The boring performance. C. The quiet music.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。
8. What time is it
A. 10:30 a.m. B. 11:00 a.m. C. 11:30 a.m.
9. Why is Michelle hungry now
A. She did physical activity.
B. She forgot to have breakfast.
C. She only had two eggs this morning.
10. What will Michelle do next
A. Eat in the studio. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Take her food out.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。
11. Where did Henry learn about the accident
A. From a newspaper. B. From a witness. C. From a news program.
12. Why were firefighters called
A. To remove chocolate. B. To rescue people. C. To put out a fire.
13. What will Henry tell the woman next
A. The loss of the chocolate factory.
B. The traffic of the town.
C. The cause of the accident.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16小题。
14. What happened to Eric this morning
A. He got stuck in traffic jams.
B. He didn’t catch the bus.
C. He lost his job.
15. Why were the drivers on strike today
A. To ask for more pay.
B. To avoid unemployment.
C. To get long holidays.
16. How did the woman get to work today
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20小题。
17. How many kinds of tea will Ms. Wei talk about
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.
18. In which part can the audience make tea
A. The first part. B. The second part. C. The last part.
19. What will Ms. Wei do in the last half-hour
A. Answer some questions.
B. Talk about tea history.
C. Share her journey.
20. When will the famous chef deliver a lecture
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June.
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
London, with countless famous sites and all manner of food, drink, shopping, history, and culture, is definitely a wonderful city to visit.
Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time during the winter, British Summer Time during the rest of the year (starting at Daylight Saving Time).
Best Time to Go
The best time to visit London overall is in spring, when the temperatures have warmed up, the sun has started to shine and London’s gardens and parks are looking their best. However, the reality is that the best time to travel to London depends a lot on what you’re looking for. If you’re all about taking a look inside Queen Liz’s palace, you’d better make it in summer, while winter is beautiful and lively for those looking to get their fill of Christmas markets and traditional cheer.
Things to Know
Londoners, and English people in general, have a much different manner of interacting with one another than Americans do—while an American might think nothing of smiling at a stranger they pass on the sidewalk or asking about work in the first few minutes of a conversation, Londoners might consider it impolite or strange. Don’t mistake this for unfriendliness; it’s just a cultural difference. Instead, talk about things like movies, TV shows, books, your travels, and the like, instead of work or family.
How to Get Around
Getting around London is unbelievably easy thanks to the well-maintained and extensive Underground. The Underground, unlike American transportation systems which often pay per ride or pay per length of trip, are paid in zones. Fare also varies based on time of day and the method you use to pay. It’s worth getting an Oyster card to make your life that much simpler.
21. When is the best time to visit London for people who enjoy a festival atmosphere
A. Autumn. B. Spring. C. Winter. D. Summer.
22. Which of the following is a suitable topic for starting a conversation with Londoners
A. Future plans. B. Daily entertainments.
C. Personal relationships. D. Annual incomes.
23. Where is this text most probably taken from
A. A survey. B. A guidebook.
C. A research paper. D. A travel journal.
B
When her students ask what she was like at their age, Tiffany Marconi opens up about her high school experience. Her family were often on the move, which made her feel lost. “I was just kind of all over the place. My teachers in high school really helped me discover who I was and feel comfortable with myself,” Marconi says.
Marconi is instrumental in building a program in Wheat on Warrenville Unit District 200. Through her “Intro to Teaching” classes, Marconi is drawing high school students to the profession (职业) at a time when a national teacher shortage makes headlines.
One of the goals of the program is to give teens real-world experiences and opportunities to explore careers while they’re in high school. The curriculum is set through the College of DuPage, but Marconi creates a student-centered classroom. At the end of the term, students design their own classroom on an individual level and in small groups as a team-based challenge.
Marconi doesn’t avoid talking about the realities—all the positives and some of the struggles of being a teacher. “Yes, I would love all of them to come back and teach,” Marconi says. “But I just hope honestly that it helps them figure out if they want to be a teacher, and if not, that’s OK. The one thing I always tell my students: You need to find a job, something that you love and that you are excited to do when waking up every day.”
24. Why did Marconi feel lost in her high school
A. She scored low marks.
B. Her family moved a lot.
C. Her teachers were strict.
D. She went to school alone.
25. What does the program that Marconi works for aim to do
A. Help students get along well with each other.
B. Encourage students to attend top colleges.
C. Build more student-centered classrooms.
D. Inspire students to go for teaching jobs.
26. What do the students need to do at the end of the term
A. Design a classroom in their own way.
Look for a well-paid job as expected.
C. Prepare themselves for the interviews.
D. Discuss their curriculum with teachers.
27. Which of the following best describes Marconi as a teacher
A. Quiet. B. Impatient. C. Caring. D. Humorous.
C
Waking from a nap exactly at the point before deep sleep in an effort to inspire creativity, which was a method favoured by the inventor Thomas Edison and the artist Salvador Dali.
Edison held a metal ball in his hand so that if he nodded off he would drop it and the sound would wake him. For Dali, it was a key landing on a plate. Now scientists have found that they might have been onto something.
Researchers at the Paris Brain Institute studied people’s ability to find a hidden rule in a maths puzzle. Identifying the trick would make solving the problem far simpler but to do so required thinking creatively. The scientists found that participants who had been woken just before falling into a deep sleep, using a technique like that used by Edison and Dali, were more likely to find the shortcut.
This “twilight zone” is known as non-rapid eye movement sleep stage 1, or N1. Scientists described it like an exaggerated form of mind-wandering, where dream-like thoughts fill the mind. It is thought that as people start to get away from their environment they can “freely watch their minds wander, while maintaining their ability to identify creative sparks (火花)”.
For the study 103 people were given a maths problem to solve. To reach the final answer they had to apply the rules step by step but, unknown to them, a “hidden rule” would allow them to bypass most of the steps and get to the solution much more quickly. The results showed that 83 percent of those in the N1 group had found the shortcut, compared with 31 percent in the group who were awake and 14 percent of those in a deep sleep.
Researchers conclude that the brain activity common to the twilight zone between sleep and wakefulness set off creative sparks. “Although the neural mechanisms (神经机制) involved are not yet known, our findings suggest that there is a creative sweet spot within the twilight zone,” said Dr Thomas Andrillon, co-author of the study.
28. Why did the author mention “a metal ball” and “a key” in Paragraph 2
A. To present a concept. B. To explain a theory.
C. To make a comparison. D. To clarify a method.
29. What can we learn about “the twilight zone” from the text
A. It prevents your mind from wandering.
B. It determines what your dreams will be like.
C. It is a state of being half asleep and half awake.
D. It is known as rapid eye movement sleep stage.
30. What does the underlined “the shortcut” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. The hidden rule. B. The final answer.
C. The maths problem. D. The added step.
31. What attitude may Dr Thomas Andrillon hold to the technique used by Edison and Dali
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent. D. Critical.
D
In the world of water, 2021 was another year for the record books. Parts of Western Europe suffered from deadly floods while large areas of the southwestern United States remained locked in a massive drought.
One might think that our impressive water management would safeguard society from such catastrophic events. Yet when it comes to water, the past is no longer a good guide for the future and most of the water engineering is unprepared for consequences of increasingly occurring extreme weather. One of the most alarming wake-up calls came from the city of Cape Town, where the water taps of 4 million residents were nearly forced to be shut off after severe drought dried up its reservoir (水库).
Appealing as it might be, the solution is not to further build bigger and higher dams(水坝) that often result in more disastrous flooding. Rather, it is to work more with natural processes.
The Netherlands avoided major damage from the historic floods in July 2021 thanks to its recently completed project, which gives river room to spread out by redirecting floodwaters into wetlands, lowering parts of the stormy river by more than a foot. Agricultural practices offer another strategy. Scientists have found that boosting organic matter in the soil by 1% can increase the soil’s water-holding capacity by up to 18,000 gallons per acre, creating flexibility to both intense rains and dry periods. This means farmland practices such as the planting of cover crops can not only raise output but improve water management.
Solutions don’t come easily, but they are key to a livable future. While it’s too late to avoid the impacts of climate change, we can avoid the worst of those impacts by investing more in such nature-based water solutions.
32. Why is Cape Town mentioned in paragraph 2
A.To show the existing water management is impressive.
B.To show the reservoir was of no practical use.
C.To show how awful it was without tap water.
D.To show new water management is in need.
33. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Improving soil’s water-holding ability is practical.
B. The river’s water level was reduced to over a foot.
C. The Netherlands was free from flood damage.
D. Boosting organisms reduced the production.
34. Which of the following water projects might win the author’s favor
①Restoring healthy soil ②Filling wetlands
③Strengthening dams ④Making room for river
①② B. ②③ C. ①④ D. ③④
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Water disaster: a threat out of control.
B. Investment in water: a key to the future.
C. Nature-based solution: a way out for water.
D. Good news: farming practices working well.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Do you have an important or favorite memory from the past Perhaps it was clapping for goals or seeing rainbow picture in the window. Shared memories can connect you to others. 36
How does memory work
Scientists believe there are two levels of memory. One is short-term or working memory, which stays in our brain for only 15-30 seconds. The other level is long-term or permanent memory, which can be stored for days, or even years.
Motor-skill memories help you remember how to ride a bike; factual memories help you to remember faces. 37 Emotional memories recall how you felt about something and can be strong and powerful. Remembering the sadness of missing your friends during lockdown, and being happy and excited to see them again afterwards, are emotional memories. They are long term and can sometimes last a lifetime.
Why are memories important
38 Information such as which school you go to and who your friends are is stored inside your brain, ready for when you need it. Memories can also help you manage feelings. Heidi, 12, told The Week, “If I miss seeing my granny and granddad, I remember staying with them in Devon. It makes me feel happy, like when I was there.”
“When people think of shared experience, what usually comes to mind is being with close others, such as friends or family, and talking with them,” Erica Boothby, a social-psychologist, said. By telling a funny or embarrassing story we share feelings of joy or recognition of difficulties overcome. By sharing similar or not-so-similar experiences, we empathize (产生共鸣) with and understand one another better.
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Kim Roberts, a professor who runs the Child Memory Lab in Canada, believes focusing on happy memories will help you feel more positive. 40 Roberts says it’s also helpful to remember that if you missed out on your last term at school, or birthday celebrations, then your friends did too. One day you will look back on this year as an important memory that you all share.
A. When do memories fade
B. Can memories help wellbeing
C. Memories tell you the story of yourself.
D. Emotional memories are usually sad ones.
E. These types of memories can be short or long term.
F. If you have difficult memories, though, it is important to talk about them.
G. By sharing our memories, we can feel closer to other people and more positive.
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。
There is a big difference between offering to help and helping. Almost all of us are guilty about the following 41 : Someone talks about a problem, and we answer with 42 words, “Be sure to give me a call if I can help.” But we often do nothing to help.
Once I was in the situation where I 43 these kinds of offers of help — my son just started studying abroad. During those particular days, all I could 44 was the trouble my son would possibly face. It was a very 45 experience. However, there were very few who offered something really helpful.
46 , I had one close friend who took action rather than just saying to offer help. She called, “I know you must be going crazy. I think you need to get away from your 47 .” She had already called a few of our friends and 48 a big dinner out. It was a wonderful night. I hadn’t even known how much I needed that 49 until I was there.
After that 50 , I decided I’d 51 her example and reach out to others. I’ve been 52 though rejected at times. But I was amazed when I cheered people up. So 53 asking someone if they need help, and offer something 54 then and there. It is a way to show the power of 55 in an uncertain world.
41. A. rule B. situation C. problem D. excuse
42. A. confusing B. honest C. sincere D. careful
43. A. received B. performed C. missed D. understood
44. A. turn to B. learn from C. complain about D. think about
45. A. valuable B. painful C. exciting D. fresh
46. A. Basically B. Disappointedly C. Luckily D. Gradually
47. A. worries B. doubts C. anger D. sadness
48. A. attended B. earned C. joined D. prepared
49. A. pity B. break C. anxiety D. enthusiasm
50. A. adventure B. education C. experiment D. experience
51. A. follow B. appreciate C. ignore D. change
52. A. cheated B. respected C. refused D. accepted
53. A. stop B. finish C. keep D. try
54. A. small B. rapid C. specific D. right
55. A. patience B. kindness C. confidence D. courage
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
As China’s gig economy (零工经济) continues to grow, the central government is seeking better regulations 56 (serve) the rights of workers, develop new skills and startups and ensure healthy and balanced development in the job market. Gig workers, often referred to 57 independent contractors or temporary workers, are those such as delivery drivers and online sales hosts 58 often enter into contracts with on-demand companies to provide services to their clients.
The guideline 59 (release) early on Thursday by five central departments to solve practical problems that are being faced today and are on the horizon among employees and employers in the gig economy.
In the past few years, with the rise of technology and the impact of the pandemic, the gig economy
60 (provide) opportunities to many people across a number of sectors, according to Pang Shi, director of one department. She said the gig economy provides an important way for people to improve their incomes, and that gig work provides 61 (little) pressure than full-time employment for seniors, the disabled or those with other difficulties.
Gig workers often have higher work 62 (efficient) because of new technology, 63 (break) the previous working limits of time and space. “The gig economy is showing growing importance to the stability of the job market, 64 (particular) facing current economic downturns,” Wei Xiang,
65 professor from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, added.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，请以“The Person I Admire Most”为话题，写一篇短文参加英文征文活动，介绍你最敬佩的中国人物。内容包括:
人物简介;
敬佩的原因（两点）;
意义或启示。
注意:
词数80左右;
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Person I Admire Most
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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。
Emily Harper sat at her desk, staring at the math problems in front of her, confused and hopeless. At school, Emily was known for her artistic talents, but math had always been her weakness. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t make sense of it.
The situation became worse in the 10th grade. The poor grades shook her confidence. “We need to find you some help,” her mother gently suggested one evening.
Then came Mr. Jenkins, a retired local teacher known for his unique teaching style. Emily was unwilling to spend extra hours on a subject she hated, which seemed like a punishment. But she agreed, knowing something had to change.
At their first class, Mr. Jenkins didn’t dive straight into problems. Instead, he asked about her interests. When Emily spoke excitedly about her painting, he smiled. “Math is like art, Emily. It has patterns and beauty if you know where to look.” Doubtful but inspired, Emily listened as he began to explain concepts by using colors and shapes, turning abstract numbers into something almost tangible (有形的). For the first time, math seemed less like a foreign language and more like a puzzle waiting to be solved.
However, progress was slow. Weeks passed with limited improvement, and Emily’s patience ran out. A particularly difficult quiz left her in tears, convinced she was sure to fail. Mr. Jenkins said, “Remember, Emily, every artist starts with a blank canvas(画布). Masterpieces aren’t created overnight.”
Encouraged by his firm belief, Emily pushed on. She began to see the connections between the steps, how each solution followed a logical path. Small victories gave her some hope. Mr. Jenkins was always there, celebrating her successes, no matter how small.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help. __________________________
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Emily’s heart raced when the results day arrived.
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英语参考答案
听力部分
1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ACAAC 11-15 CACAB 16-20 ABBAB
阅读理解
21-23 CBB 24-27 BDAC 28-31 DCAB 32-35DACC 36-40 GECBF
完形填空答案
41-45BCADB 46-50 CADBD 51-55 ADACB
语法填空答案
to serve 57. as 58. who 59. was released 60. has provided
61. less 62. efficiency 63. breaking 64. particularly 65. a
写作
应用文：
Zhang Qian, a well-known figure in Chinese history, was one of the pioneers of the Silk Road.
As a minister in the Western Han Dynasty, he went on a mission to explore and establish friendly relations with the Western Regions. He reached the destination despite many hardships, including extreme weather conditions and lack of food and water.
During the years, Zhang Qian actively spread the culture of the Han Dynasty. His journey promoted cultural and economic exchanges between China and the Western Regions, and helped people better understand different cultures, values, and beliefs.
读后续写
Paragraph 1:
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help. She found herself approaching math problems with a newfound curiosity instead of anxiety. The once confusing numbers and symbols began to become patterns she could understand. Mr. Jenkins continued to teach her in his unique way. On the day of the final math exam, Emily still felt a little nervous but it was different this time—she was prepared. Pen in hand, she carefully approached each problem, remembering the steps and visual cues Mr. Jenkins had taught her. She managed to finish the paper. Now all she could do was wait for the results.
Paragraph 2:
Emily's heart raced when the results day arrived. She sat in the classroom, her hands trembling slightly as she received her test paper. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she saw the grade --- a bold “A”. Tears of relief and happiness welled up in her eyes. She looked up at Mr. Jenkins, who stood at the back of the classroom, watching her with a proud smile. At that moment, Emily knew that she had not only conquered her fear of math but also discovered the power of perseverance.
听力原文
1. W: Let’s watch some funny videos tonight.
M: I’m in the mood for a scary movie.
W: I’m never in the mood to get scared. How about an action film
2. W: Do you want to watch this talk show with me It’s very funny.
M: Sorry, Amy, but I stayed up late completing my term paper. I just slept five hours. Now I just want to hit the hay.
W: OK.
3. W: Why are your eyes red Did you stay up late or is there anything sad
M: Neither. My eyes are dry as I have been reading e-books for a long time.
4. M: Cathy, this is Mike. I will be absent from lunch.
W: That is OK. Are you available this afternoon to attend the meeting for parents I can’t afford the time.
M: OK, I will arrive on time.
5. W: Hello, Aqua Park. Can I help you
M: Yes, please. Is the park open on Saturdays
W: Yes, it is usually open from nine to six. But on Saturdays we delay the closing time and it is open for 13 hours.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6.M: That was one of the best performances I’ve ever been to! Did you see how many turns Misty
Copeland did
W: Uh, yeah. She was impressive.
M: You don’t sound so enthusiastic. Didn’t you like the show
W: Well, I didn’t actually see much of it. The music was so calming and quiet that it sent me to sleep.
M: Are you saying that you feel asleep How could you miss one of the most significant ballets of our time I thought you loved Swan Lake.
W: Yes, but I feel clear now.
M: I’ve fallen asleep at shows before, but it was because they were boring or it was too hot in the theater. What a shame!
7.M: Michelle, do you want to eat your sandwich now It’s just 10:30 am.
W: I was woken up early by my father and was asked to jog with him for half an hour. I just had some bread and two eggs this morning. Now, I’m really starving. I usually don’t feel hungry before 11:30 am. I guess it’s because of my jogging.
M: Well, if you really want to eat now, I suggest you go outside.
W: Why
M: If you eat in the studio, you’ll make Mr. Brown very angry. He doesn’t allow eating here.
W: I guess you’re right. I don’t want to make him cross.
8.W: Henry, I heard a fire engine siren this afternoon. Was there a fire in our town
M: No, there wasn’t. Haven’t you watched TV There was an accident at the DreiMeister chocolate factory. One of its tanks overflowed on the street of WestOennen.
W: I really didn’t know that. So why did the firefighters go there
M: Well, the chocolate immediately froze because of the weather. It’s freezing these days after all. Chocolate covered the street and it couldn’t be used. The firefighters were called to solve the problem.
W: Was it easy work
M: I don’t think so. Altogether 25 firefighters responded to the call and spent hours attempting to break the frozen chocolate layer using tools.
W: The CEO of the chocolate factory must have been worried.
M: You bet. Because of the accident, the traffic was stopped for hours. Luckily, the street could be used again before rush hour.
W: So do you know what led to the accident
M: Yes. The news said...
9.W: You’re not very talkative, Eric. What’s up
M: Nothing, I’m worn out because I spent hours sitting in the car in traffic jams this morning.
W: It’s no wonder you got stuck in a traffic jam. There was a public transport strike.
M: Now I understand. Anyway, why were they on strike today For more pay and holidays, I suppose.
W: No. Some of the drivers are going to lose their jobs. They’re cutting down the number of services.
M: So how did you deal with today You work in the center.
W: I borrowed my brother’s bike. It was quite easy to get through the traffic.
M: But you don’t normally go in like that, do you
W: No. I usually go by bus. The bus stop is near my house.
10.This weekend, there will be a special three-hour presentation called “The Perfect Cup of Tea”. Ms. Wei, an international tea expert, will teach you the proper way to prepare some different kinds of tea. In her lecture, she will talk about Indian black tea, North African mint team, Chinese jasmine tea and English milk tea. During the first part of the presentation, Ms. Wei will describe the history of tea and how it spread to the different areas. In the second part, the audience will have a chance to make the four different kinds of tea. You will discover the perfect water temperature and cooking time for each one. You will learn how to recognize good tea leaves by how they look and smell. The last half-hour of the presentation will be reserved for questions. This is the first lecture in a series. Next month, the head of a two-star restaurant in New York City will talk about his amazing journey from a dishwasher to a famous chef. The following month, in June, you will learn in four hours how to make one of the hardest dishes: Shanghai dumplings.

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