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郑州市2023–2024学年下期期末考试
高二英语试题卷
注意事项：
本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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.
When did the man probably visit Guilin
A. This June. B. Last July. C. Last August.
2.
What does the woman think of Kate
A. Quiet. B. Easy-going. C. Talkative.
3.
What will the man do this Tuesday
A Attend an interview. B. Deliver a speech. C. Meet his lawyer.
4.
Why did the man choose the cottage
A. Because of its price.
B. Because of its comfort.
C. Because of its location.
5.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At Holiday Inn. B. In the office. C. At the airport.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long will Ann stay in Chicago
A. Four days. B. Five days. C. Nine days.
7. What does Ann plan to do in Chicago
A. Go biking. B. Explore some museums. C. Visit a theme park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why did Mike make the call
A. To express his thanks.
B. To make an invitation.
C. To ask for information.
9. What did Beth and her cousin mainly do
A. They had a chat.
B. They played basketball.
C. They went skateboarding.
10. What is Beth’s cousin good at
A. Dancing. B. Cooking. C. Reading.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the man say about Red Nose Day
A. It’s a charity event.
B. It’s the most famous festival.
C. It’s held in March each year.
12. What do the students enjoy doing on Red Nose Day
A. Selling red noses.
B. Watching TV shows.
C. Wearing funny clothes.
13. How does the woman like Jessie’s act
A. Silly. B. Admirable. C. Interesting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why did the woman go to Lockwood Village last month
A. To see a relative.
B. To do a support project.
C. To conduct some research.
15. What did the woman do in Lockwood Village
A. She fed animals.
B. She collected fruits.
C. She organized houses.
16. How is the elderly’s life
A. Relaxing. B. Difficult. C. Simple.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What might the speaker be
A. A tour guide. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.
18. What does the speaker say about the oldest cave painting
A. It was found in Spain.
B. It’s nearly 64,000 years old.
C. It served as a decorative item.
19. What do scientists agree on
A. The cave paintings’ values.
B. The accuracy of carbon dating.
C. The way of keeping the paintings.
20. Which are common subjects of cave paintings
A. Wild plants. B. Human figures. C. Large animals.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
A fascinating history and outstanding music scene have made Denton a North Texas cultural hotspot, but that’s not all this town has to offer.
Bayless-Selby House Museum
Experience life as a well-to-do Texan in the 19th century at Bayless-Selby House Museum. The home features all the splendid styling of the Queen Anne style of architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. Bayless-Selby House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March.
317 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX 76201, (940) 349-2850
Campus Theatre
Denton’s Campus Theatre is a true part of the town’s history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shut down in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts venue. Today, Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, is a place for film festivals, plays, and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be purchased on the theatre’s website or booked.
214 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76209, (940) 382-1915
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Row a boat down a scenic creek (小溪), stay on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or set up a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. 20 miles of multi-use trails, a marina (小船坞) that sells and rents boats, and an attraction can be found within the park, located just north of Denton.
100 P W4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258, (940) 686-2148
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area. Travel the nearly 8 miles of nature trails that cover Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and bottom land hardwood forests.
3310 Collin s Road, Denton, TX 76208, (940) 349-2883
21. Where can you appreciate the Queen Anne style of architecture
A. At Campus Theatre. B. At Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
C. At Bayless-Selby House Museum. D. At Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center.
22. What is Campus Theatre used to do now
A. To shoot films. B. To host art events.
C. To train performers. D. To demonstrate Denton’s history.
23. What do the last two places have in common
A. They are friendly to bird lovers.
B. They are good places for boating.
C. They have a fascinating history and music.
D. They provide a chance to get close to nature.
B
I’m a 66-year-old harp (竖琴) student. Others in my class are 5,7,10,14…The next oldest is 30. I fancy myself the sage elder, hoping that they see me as a source of inspiration —“You’re never too old to learn.” or “If she can do it, I can, too!”
After 4 years of learning to play, it was time for our first in-person harp performance! Performers sat among the guests beforehand, chatting and drawing excitement and energy from the full-of-anticipation room. One by one, my fellow students went — each playing superbly. I was proud of them like they were my own kids. Then, it was my turn. I was still relaxed and confident.
But I struggled from the start. I kept my fingers moving on the strings, but the melody (旋律) was all wrong. Luckily, the harp is a forgiving instrument. Even wrong notes can sound melodic. But if anyone knew how the songs were supposed to sound, they’d have known I was messing it up. Suddenly, glorious sunlight shone through the concert hall’s windows. Now I couldn’t see! But the show must go on, right
When I got totally lost in the middle of both of my pieces I thought, “I don’t know what this is anymore, but it sounds kind of nice!” Sometimes, wonderful creations can be born out of panicked improvisation (即兴创作). I kept thinking, “Make a joyful noise, regardless!”
The 8 minutes felt like 8 hours.
Being the eldest in the room often makes people assume you’re the best or wisest. The truth, especially at that performance, was far different. But I would have awarded myself a gold star for the courage to start playing a new instrument at 62, and then perform in front of a large audience.
Making music knows no age. Thinking back on my first performance, I realize that my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must go on no matter what worrisome world politics, health scares, uncertain economic times, or difficult personal relationships are occurring. Life’s music is playing! It’s my job to show up and keep trying.
24. What does the underlined word “sage” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Interesting. B. Wise. C. Joyful. D. Demanding.
25. How did the author feel before her performance
A. Panicked and nervous. B. Thrilled and expectant.
C. Calm and self-confident. D. Worried and unprepared.
26. How did the author react when realizing she was messing up her performance
A. She stopped playing immediately. B. She didn’t know what to do with it.
C. She looked at the sunlight for comfort. D. She accepted the reality and carried on.
27. What lesson does the author learn from the experience
A. Never stop moving on in spite of difficulty. B. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes in learning.
C. Confidence is more important than preparation. D. Improvisation is necessary in musical performance.
C
In experiments involving bouncy balls, plastic bottles and a high-speed camera, researchers in Chile discovered that it’s possible to control the height of a container’s bounce by swirling (旋动) the water inside.
If this experiment sounds like something out of a social media challenge, that’s because it is. Pablo Gutiérrez, a physicist at Chile’s O’Higgins University, became interested in bouncing containers after his son showed him the viral “bottle flip” challenge: throwing a half-full plastic bottle so it flies end over end and sticks the landing. “Pablo became very good at this challenge,” laughs Gutiérrez’s co-author Leonardo Gordillo, “He was throwing a lot of bottles.”
So the physicists and their research team took bottle flipping into the laboratory. They glued halves of rubber balls to the bottle’s bottom to enhance their bounce. And they made a key observation: bottles they’d swirled before releasing bounced far less, probably thanks to fluid dynamics (流体力学). To test this, the physicists built a device that could swirl and drop bottles with scientific precision. Indeed, the faster the water was swirled, the lower a bottle’s bounce.
Like car passengers during a tight turn, swirling water inside a bottle gets pushed to the sides of the container, forcing it upward evenly along the walls. When the bottle hits the ground, the water courses down toward a single point at the center of the bottle’s base. All of the fluid tries to pass through that point but can’t. With nowhere else to go, the water flies back upward. Most of the falling bottle’s momentum (动量) gets redirected into this vertical jet (垂直喷射流) rather than into a bounce, lowering the impact and explaining why swirled bottles tend to stick their landings when “flipped”.
Tadd Truscott, a fluid physicist in Saudi Arabia, says he’d be interested to see whether the effect works for stickier fluids or for larger container sizes. Such findings could perhaps be useful for reducing crash damage to fluid-filled containers like fuel tanks. It could also make for an afternoon of fun at home. The researchers encourage readers to give a bottle a swirl and see the result for themselves.
28. What did Pablo’s son show him
A. How a container’s bounce was controlled.
B. How plastic bottles were flipped in the air.
C. How bottles could be thrown as high as possible.
D. How a half-filled water bottle made a good landing.
29. What did the physicists do to carry out the experiment
A. They chose larger plastic containers.
B. They replaced water with sticky fluids.
C. They poured more water into the bottles.
D. They stuck something to the bottle’s bottom.
30 How is paragraph 4 developed
A. By sharing a personal experiment. B. By comparing varieties of water bottles.
C. By describing a bounce-reducing process. D. By giving an example of a car’s tight turn.
31. What would Tadd like to see
A. The publication of the findings. B. The great fun of bottle flipping.
C. The application of the experiment. D. The improvement of fluid-filled containers.
D
I’m used to seeing small leaps in technological progress but occasionally, there are things that will still shock me. In 2022, a company called OpenAI released a truly jaw-dropping demonstration of a new AI technology that feels almost like technology has skipped ahead by a few generations.
The AI technology is called ChatGPT, a computer program that can understand and respond to human language. It is trained on a lot of text, so it can understand what people are saying and respond in a way that sounds like a real person. What’s even more amazing is that ChatGPT seems frighteningly human in its ability to understand questions and answer them competently. “Write a story about Leonardo da Vinci in the style of Roald Dahl,” you can ask it, and it’ll spin up a pretty good children’s story.
One area where I’ve found ChatGPT to be enormously useful is its ability to write computer code. This has particularly amazed me. When you write code, it has to be very precise and carefully structured. But when I asked it to write a program that would put some data into a database for me, in a particularly complex way, within seconds it generated something that would have taken me hours to do manually.
ChatGPT is not really completely human, however. For example, it sometimes generates things that sound true, but are actually just nonsense. This is because of the way the AI learns through pattern recognition. There’s no real intelligence operating there — it is just repeating something based on what it has “read” before. ChatGPT is better at some tasks than others: it can write a brilliant invitation email, but its ability to rhyme leaves a lot to be desired.
And this is why I’m pretty convinced that ChatGPT is going to change the world, sooner rather than later. It’s already hugely impressive, but what exists at the moment is just a demonstration. Once the same AI is built into other apps and can connect to the live internet to learn more, it will become even more sophisticated (复杂巧妙的). Our computers will no longer be just our word processors, but our writing partners too.
32. What can we learn about ChatGPT from paragraph 2
A. It can understand people’s emotions. B. It reacts like a real person during talks.
C. It is unable to generate original contents. D. It frightens people much in different ways.
33. What is particularly amazing about ChatGPT’s ability to write a program
A. Its diversity. B. Its efficiency. C. Its structure. D. Its precision.
34. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. ChatGPT has some limitations. B. There’s no real intelligence in the world.
C. ChatGPT learns through pattern recognition. D. AI thinks almost the same way as humans do.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward ChatGPT
A. Positive. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people share the assumption that material wealth and possessions bring happiness. This is why so many lottery tickets (彩票) are sold each week. ____36____.
Life satisfaction in the United States has remained at the same level for half a century, even though its GDP is much higher than ever before.
Many countries with the highest levels of well-being (幸福), such as several Latin American countries, have a comparatively low level of material wealth. People with a strong desire for wealth tend to have lower levels of well-being. In contrast, people who live a life of voluntary simplicity with few possessions have a higher level. ____37____.
Certainly, money can lead to greater well-being if your basic needs aren’t satisfied or you’re worrying about your financial situation. ____38____. I sometimes compare the materialist pursuit of happiness to eating when you’re already full. You can eat as much as you like, but it doesn’t satisfy you-in fact, it just makes you feel uncomfortable and sick.
The idea that wealth brings well-being also stops us from focusing on the real sources of happiness, like contact with nature, relationships, and inner harmony. These are much more reliable and productive sources of well-being. ____39____, while materialism only offers short bursts of pleasure, which wear off fairly quickly.
____40____. Possessions are produced using natural resources and create waste and pollution. The desire to own and build up possessions is destroying our ecology. Sooner or later, we will have to shift to a simpler lifestyle, whether we like it or not.
A. In a word, money doesn’t mean everything
B. They offer a stable and true sense of well-being
C. Very few people are lucky enough to get wealthy
D. But beyond a certain point, it makes little or no difference
E. But research has shown little connection between wealth and well-being
F. So, not taking material wealth too seriously is a good start for well-being
G. Moreover, we have to end our passion for possessions for the environment
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Mark and Alex were both active kids, playing soccer, skateboarding, and hiking. Their relationship ____41____ through the time spent carpooling (拼车) and chatting about Hobbits, as well as through their shared love of ____42____.
Years later, Mark’s health ____43____ declined, and he needed a feeding tube to survive. Misfortunes never come single. Alex developed a major joint disease.
Despite these sudden health conditions, Mark and Alex became stronger together. Then, an incredible ____44____ presented itself to help them get back outdoors-a minivan (小客车). It was easy to drive and didn’t require setting up camp, and once they ____45____ a few decorations, it quickly felt like home. What started with____46____ camping trips finally turned into a full-time lifestyle they had never imagined. Alex said ____47____,“Without getting sick, who knows where we would be We hope to build a community of the disabled and able-bodied alike to get outside, no matter what.”
Considering their illnesses, they ____48____ their days based on how they feel. Energetic days are filled with hiking, climbing trees, and playing with their dog, while restful days ____49____ reading, watching movies, and eating pastries.
When asked about their sources of ____50____, Mark and Alex are quick to credit their own passion for adventure and nature. None of this would be ____51____ without their inner drive to overcome the obstacles (障碍).
___52___ their illnesses while they are camping can be challenging, but according to Mark, instead of considering the illness as an obstacle, they ____53____ to take advantage of it to enhance the problem-solving skills. For others with similar conditions, Mark and Alex have a ____54____ to share-“Keep an open attitude to how you can engage in travel. And stick to what you like. After all, nothing is impossible to a ____55____ mind.”
41. A. developed B. ended C. worked D. recovered
42. A. literature B. competition C. freedom D. adventure
43. A. frequently B. naturally C. temporarily D. sharply
44. A. pattern B. challenge C. solution D. donation
45. A. sorted B. added C. spotted D. considered
46. A. boring B. traditional C. occasional D. relaxing
47. A. optimistically B. regretfully C. patiently D. secretly
48. A. miss B. schedule C. value D. count
49. A. call for B. consist of C. start with D. rely on
50. A. inspiration B. information C. income D. stress
51. A. tough B. attractive C. worthwhile D. possible
52. A. Defining B. Managing C. Preventing D. Detecting
53. A. prefer B. remember C. refuse D. happen
54. A. dream B. decision C. suggestion D. responsibility
55. A. peaceful B. curious C. determined D. refreshed
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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Not every architectural landmark is grand in scale, with splendid decorations, or amazing colors. Suzhou Gardens may just be the opposite.
When a group of monks during the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) first ____56____(build) Lion Grove Garden, they may have just wanted to stay away from urban noise, while in the following centuries, this charming garden has ____57____ (constant) attracted celebrity guests, leaving a long list of poems, paintings and historical events.
So far, nine ____58____ (represent) gardens of Suzhou, including Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator’s Garden and Great Wave Pavilion, have entered the World Heritage List. As UNESCO remarks, “The purpose of the classical Chinese garden design is ____59____ (show) natural landscapes in miniature (微型). It ____60____ (illustrate) in the nine gardens perfectly, reflecting the natural beauty in Chinese culture ____61____ inspiring people to pursue harmony with the world.”
Nowadays, relevant administrations are trying to restore the historical landscapes of Suzhou’s classical gardens. ____62____ a consequence, a new project was launched for tourists in small groups to reserve places to enter the garden before the regular opening time. With a poem about the garden ____63____ (write) on a self-made traditional folding fan, their visit ended. The experience was also regarded as a way to understand the wisdom and different philosophical ____64____ ( perspective) of the ancient Chinese literati (文人).
The delicate beauty of the gardens still flows through the canals _____65_____ run across Suzhou. Their strength in shaping the city’s character seems to last forever.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校将于下学期开设“生涯规划”（Career Planning）选修课程，请给你校交换生Jason写一封邮件，推荐此课程。内容包括：
1. 课程介绍；
2. 开设意义；
3. 报名方式。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jason,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
I wrote my first poem. My mother read the little poem and began to cry out, “Buddy, I can’t believe it. What a wonderful poem!” My eyes twinkled when she poured out her praise. “What time will Dad be home ” I asked. I could hardly wait to show him, expecting the praise from an editor of Times.
I spent the best part of that afternoon preparing for his arrival. First, I wrote the poem out to the best of my ability. Then I drew pictures to match this greatest poem. As seven o’clock drew near, I confidently placed it on my father’s plate on the dining room table, waiting for him to appreciate this wonderful poem of mine.
That evening when my father burst in, his mood seemed even more thunderous than usual. An hour late for dinner, he did not sit down but circled the long dining room table with a drink in his hand, complaining non-stop about his employees. Under my steady stare, he paused and glared at his plate. There was an awful silence. “What’s this ” He reached for the paper and read it. Then he dropped the poem back on the table, saying, “Awful!” My eyes were getting wet.
“Ben, Buddy is just a little boy. These are the first lines of poetry he’s ever produced. He needs encouragement,” my mother said. But my father disagreed, “Isn’t there enough terrible poetry in the world already No law says Buddy has to become a poet.” They quarreled over it. I couldn’t stand it another second. I ran from the dining room, crying. A sad story, but you know, the family wounds healed (痊愈). My mother began talking to my father again. I even began writing poems again, though I seldom exposed them to my father.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest.
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After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”.
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郑州市2023–2024学年下期期末考试
高二英语答案
听力
1-5.CABCC
6. A 7. B
8. C 9. A 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. B
14. B 15. A 16. B
17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C
阅读
21. C 22. B 23. D
24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A
28. D 29. D 30. C 31. C
32. B 33. B 34. A 35. A
36. E 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. G
41. A 42. D 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. C
56. built
57. constantly
58. representative
59. to show
60. is illustrated##has been illustrated
61. and 62. As
63. written
64. perspectives
65. that##which
66. Dear Jason,
For our future career, our school will set up an optional course “Career Planning” next term. I’m writing to recommend it to you.
The course is scheduled from 4:10 to 4:50 every Friday afternoon, including 10 sessions. It mainly focuses on the current job market and the prospect of each job the students are fond of. Not only will it help us set specific goals but make us realize what qualities we should possess to land an ideal job. If you’re interested, please visit our school website and sign up before July 7th.
Don’t miss the chance!
Yours,
Li Hua
67. 范文
One day in my senior high school, my teacher Mrs. Brown advised me to take part in a poetry contest. My first reaction was to refuse, with the word “awful” ringing in my ears. Sensing my hesitation, Mrs. Brown said, “It’s a chance to prove yourself to others, isn’t it ” “Yes, maybe my father,” I thought. In the next few weeks, I buried myself in writing, though. The moment I finished my poem, I gathered the courage to present it to my father, wondering what response I might receive. Reading quickly, he said another “awful” as expected. Suddenly, I heard the most beautiful voice, “Make it brief!” Quickly, I did so. The revised version earned me a grand prize.
After the success, I came to understand the true meaning of “awful”. My father’s “awful” probably meant the high expectations he had of me instead of sharp criticism. From then on, I chose to seek further improvement in whatever I did. There was no doubt that my mother’s praise could cheer me up and boost my confidence, but it was the discouraging word “awful” that stimulated my potential and pushed me out of comfort zone. The two conflicting voices were just like two opposing winds leading me towards perfection.

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