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树德中学高 2023 级高二上学期 11 月半期测试英语试题 听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
命题人：高2023级英语备课组 审题人：钟焜、张娱、罗蓉 11. What will the woman take tomorrow morning?
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题 1.5分，满分 30分） A. A history exam.
1. What does the man think of the Summer House? B. A history lecture.
A. The food is healthy. C. A physics experiment.
B. The service is good. 12. What does George suggest studying?
C. The food is expensive. A. Mr. Smith’s lectures.
2. Which flight will the man reserve? B. The American society.
A. At 16:45. B. At 18:00. C. At 18:45. C. The American Civil War.
3. Where should the man put his garbage? 13. Where will the woman go?
A. The brown bin. B. The red bin. C. The blue bin. A. The lecture room. B. The library. C. The lab.
4. How does the man feel about learning to paint? 听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
A. It’s great fun. 14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
B. It takes a lot of energy. A. Boss and employee.
C. It’s boring. B. Husband and wife.
5. Who got a promotion? C. Interviewer and interviewee.
A. Emily. B. Henry. C. Liza. 15. What was the man in charge of at Computer Country?
听第 6段材料，回答第 6至 7题。 A. The sales service. B. The human resources. C. The computer production.
6. What will the woman do this Saturday? 16. What will the man do in the following days?
A. Do some reading. A. Do some researches. B. Spend time with his kids. C. Sign up for a course.
B. Play golf. 17. How does the man view Emeryville?
C. Hang out with friends. A. It has a good reputation. B. It has a long history. C. It pays well.
7. When will the woman play golf next Wednesday? 听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:15 pm. C. At 4:30 pm. 18. What does Historic England advise?
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。 A. Ways to make the best photos.
8. What makes the woman surprised about Steve? B. Ways to raise people’s interest in art.
A. His tired look. C. Ways to protect traditional buildings.
B. His being in good shape. 19. What is the exhibition about?
C. His way of dressing. A. Pictures of daily life.
9. Where did the woman used to exercise? B. Ways of communication.
A. At home. B. In the gym. C. In the open. C. Protecting the environment.
10. What does Steve offer to the woman? 20. What is the feature of the show in London?
A. Working out with him. A. Photos taken by Jamil.
B. Looking for a trainer. B. Photos in shop windows.
C. Using his guest passes. C. The Week Junior advertisements.
高二英语半期 2024-11 第1页 共5页第二部分 高考资源 网：阅读理解 (共两节 ，满分 50 分) B
第一节 阅读下列短文，从选项中选出最佳选项。(每小题 2.5 分，共 37.5 分) In high school, she was bullied. After college, it was difficult to find a job. But through all the
A difficult times, Collette Divitto has had one thing that makes her happy: baking. Divitto, who has
RHC Looks for Interns (实习生) Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), decided to channel her passion into a career, opening her own cookie
Robust Health Corporation (RHC)’s Internship Program offers a wide range of opportunities company.
“So actually, I always loved baking since I was 4 years old. From high school, I had been taking
for graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programs
baking classes,” said Divitto, 31. “It was a hard time for me. I had no friends. I didn’t have a social
of RHC while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field.
life. I got bullied. I got picked on. And that’s why I had been taking baking classes.”
Who are we looking for?
After high school, Divitto went to Clemson University in South Carolina, but after graduating,
— You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
it was difficult for her to find jobs. So, she turned to her mom, who helped her create her own job:
— You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or an equivalent (同等
CEO of Collettey’s Cookies.
学力的) institution. Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration if
“There’re lots of amazing things happening,” Divitto said of the opportunities coming her way.
they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification.
She says her favorite part about running her business is hiring people with disabilities. Collettey’s
— You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical
Cookies helps people with disabilities prepare for their careers, by offering workshops and guidance.
work of RHC or a degree in a management-related field.
In 2023, just 17.9% of people with a disability were employed. But Divitto believes many want
— You are not related to a RHC staff member ( e.g., son / daughter, brother / sister, or mother
to work, federal law does not require employers to pay them minimum wage. That means companies
/ father).
can pay people with disabilities whatever they think they’re worth — something Divitto is working
— You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment (English
to change.
/ French)
She has appealed to society to help create more jobs for people with disabilities, which she
— You have not previously participated in RHC’s Internship Program.
hopes gets the attention of Congress. Collettey’s Cookies now has 15 employees, and about half of
How to apply?
them are people with disabilities. And they have a strong leader to look up to. “No matter who you
All applications should be made for the positions posted on the RHC Careers site using the are, you can make a great difference in this world,” Divitto said. “Don’t let people bring you down.
RHC corporate recruitment system (Yapro). Don’t miss the Application deadlines! Do not focus on your disabilities. You only need to focus on your abilities.”
September 1 - October 15, 2024 for an internship starting January 1 - June 30, 2025 24. What drove Divitto to start her business?
January 10 - February 25, 2025 for an internship starting July 1 - December 31, 2025 A. Her being bullied.
By December 1, RHC will inform all selected candidates who applied in September and B. Her mother’s help.
October. If you have not received any message from RHC by December 1 2024, it means that you C. Her Down syndrome.
are not selected. For candidates who apply in January and February 2025, no information by April D. Her failure to land a job.
15 2025 means that you are not selected. You may apply again if you are still interested. 25. Which of the following best describes Divitto’s attitude towards the disabled?
21. Which of the following applicants is possibly qualified for the Internship Program? A. Merciful. B. Appreciative.
A. A college graduate who is the son of a department chief in RHC. C. Considerate. D. Tolerant.
26. What does Divitto want to work to change?
B. A twenty-one-year-old senior student who is studying in a university for the second year.
A. The salary the disabled get.
C. A student who has graduated from university and has had two years’ working experience.
B. The federal law about the disabled.
D. A graduate student who has a first degree in clinical medicine and can speak fluent English.
C. The working conditions of the disabled.
22. How should students make the application?
D. The role the disabled plays in the Congress.
A. By emailing a resume to the RHC.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
B. By using a specific recruitment system — Yapro.
A. The disabled act as leaders in her company.
C. By participating in a campus recruitment event.
B. The government shows no care for the disabled.
D. By visiting a local career information website.
C. Disabled people have potential to achieve success.
23. A candidate can apply for the internship in the second half of 2025 on ______.
D. Employees show respect for Divitto in her company.
A. February 1, 2025 B. April 15, 2025
C. October 10, 2024 D. December 1, 2024
高二英语半期 2024-11 第2页 共5页C A. People hold little regard for others’ property.
Throughout history, many species of animals have been threatened with extinction. When B. People want to profit from common resources.
Europeans first arrived in North America, more than 60 million buffalo (水牛) lived on the C. People care more about their own possession.
continent. Yet hunting the buffalo was so popular during the 19th century that by 1900 the animal’s D. People tend to take what they own for granted.
population had fallen to about 400 before the government stepped in to protect the species. In some D
countries today, the elephant faces a similar challenge, as illegal hunters kill the animals for the ivory At a time when Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed
in their tusks. (超加工的) foods, there is increasing evidence showing that eating too much of these foods can
Yet not all animals with commercial value face this threat. The cow, for example, is a valuable make us sick. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal finds people who consume
source of food, but no one worries that the cow will soon be extinct. Why does the commercial value high amounts of these foods have an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and certain cancers. The
of ivory threaten the elephant, while the commercial value of beef protects the cow? data come from more than 9 million people who participated in dozens of studies.
The reason is that elephants are a common resource, while cows are private goods. Elephants Ultra-processed foods are ubiquitous in our food supply. Among the most common are highly
wander freely without any owners. The hunter has a strong motivation to kill as many elephants as refined bread, fast food, sugary drinks, cookies, and other packaged snacks. They are often high in
he can find. Because illegal hunters are numerous, each has only a slight motivation to preserve the salt, sugar, fat and calories and low in fiber and micro- nutrients such as vitamins.
elephant population. By contrast, cattle live on farms that are privately owned. Each farmer makes Although no evidence proves that consumption of ultra-processed foods can directly cause
great effort to maintain the cattle population on his farm because he harvests the benefit of these anxiety, cancer or other health conditions, a growing body of evidence shows that ultra-processed
efforts. foods contribute to the development of these conditions.
Governments have tried to solve the elephants problem in two ways. Some countries, such as A study published last year found people in the habit of consuming high levels of ultra-processed
Kenya and Uganda, have made it illegal to kill elephants and sell their ivory. Yet these laws have foods were about three times more likely to develop cancer, compared to those who consumed the
been hard to put into effect, and elephant populations have continued to decrease. By contrast, other least. When it comes to mood and mental health conditions, a French study showed that adults who
countries, such as Malawi and Namibia, have made elephants private goods and allowed people to maintained an unhealthy diet had more depressive symptoms. “We saw a roughly 20 to 50%
kill elephants, but only those on their own property. increased risk of depressive symptoms in people who had diets that were high in ultra-processed
With private ownership and the profit motive now on its side, the African elephant might foods,” says Wolfgang Marx, a researcher.
someday be as safe from extinction as the cow. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle pointed out A panel of advisors is currently evaluating all the latest diet and nutrition studies as part of a
the problem with common resources: “What is common to many is taken least care of, for all men process to update the country’s Dietary Guidelines. It is possible that they could recommend limits
have greater regard for what is their own than for what they possess in common with others.” on ultra-processed foods. On the regulatory side, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is
28. Why does the author mention buffalo in Paragraph 1? moving ahead to finalize a new definition of the term “healthy”. The FDA says a “healthy” claim on
A. To introduce a similar threat to elephant. food labels could help consumers identify healthier choices with a quick look and may encourage
B. To provide an example of species extinction. food companies to improve their products.
C. To offer an explanation for government policies. 32. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
D. To present the statistics of the buffalo in America. A. Nutritious. B. Widespread. C. Cheap. D. Profitable.
29. Why do elephants face threats while cows are safe? 33. What are the studies in Paragraph 4 mainly intended to show about ultra-processed foods?
A. They are under different law protection. A. They are linked to some health problems.
B. B. They attract different groups of hunters. B. They become more popular among adults.
C. They contain different commercial value. C. They directly lead to depressive symptoms.
D. They represent different ownership types. D. They should be consumed in a proper way.
30. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? 34. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Bans on killing elephants for ivory. A. Food companies’ future plans. B. New guidelines for food sales.
B. Effective laws for elephant protection. C. Limits on ultra-processed foods. D. Responses to ultra-processed foods.
C. Methods of making elephants private goods. 35. Where does the text most probably appear?
D. Government policies on the elephants problem. A. In a health magazine. B. In a biology textbook.
31. What can we learn from Aristotle’s words? C. In a medical guideline. D. In a food advertisement.
高二英语半期 2024-11 第3页 共5页第二节 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（每题 2.5 分，共 In his small charitable photo booth, Wu took funeral portraits not just for his grandmother, but
12.5分） also for more than a dozen other elderly villagers. While taking these portraits, Wu also 51
36 . But I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn’t done an eBay some behind-the-scenes moments. He made these moments into videos and posted them online,
deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (拍卖). which have now exceeded 4 million 52 on the video-sharing platform Bilibili. Many people
Buying for beginners: Sign up on www.ebay.co.uk. Most items (e. g. tables, computers, and left comments, saying that the videos reminded them of their own 53 . Wu was glad that he
books) ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked could help others and make 54 impacts. “I hope to do more to help 55 the memories of
with “Buy It Now” and have a fixed price. 37 . the elders in the village.” He said.
Process of bidding: If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared 41. A. painting B. capturing C. hanging D. printing
to pay and eBay bids for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your 42. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Instead
highest bid, then you are emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 43. A. coincidentally B. purposefully C. enthusiastically D. helpfully
days and when they finish you get an email telling you whether you have won the item. 44. A. controversial B. heavy C. modest D. trendy
38 : Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing 45. A. Cared B. Brought C. Guided D. Raised
a bid as you might not want to post a cheque or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an 46. A. proper B. true C. whole D. vivid
online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card. Selling is made simple — 47. A. comfort B. annoyance C. regret D. worry
If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends’ advice 48. A. frequently B. rarely C. normally D. usually
and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. 39 . 49. A. nervous B. sympathetic C. upset D. relieved
40 : It’s easy to post a small item, but for big items such as the furniture is a big part of eBay 50. A. choosing from B. picking out C. dealing with D. trying out
and this has to be collected or sent by deliverymen. 51. A. created B. cherished C. enjoyed D. recorded
A. The way of payment 52. A. views B. readings C. observations D. donations
B. Selling out-of-date items 53. A. contacts B. grandparents C. friends D. cousins
C. Everyone’s at it, even my folks 54. A. efficient B. necessary C. full D. positive
D. The how of transporting big items 55. A. recall B. preserve C. shape D. waken
E. You can purchase your items in no time 第二节 在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(每小题 1.5 分，满分 15
F. This way buyers had two weekends to bid 分)
G. It’s awesome to just turn your waste into good money 56 (locate) in the suburbs of the capital, the Beijing Grand Canal Museum opened its
第三部分 高考资源网：语言知识运用(共两节 ，满分 30 分) doors to the public for the first time on December 27, 2023. China’s Grand Canal, which 57
第一节 阅读短文，从所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 (每题1 分，共 15 (construct) initially during the Spring and Autumn Period, is the longest and largest ancient canal
分) system in the world. It remains an important symbol of traditional Chinese culture, 58
In China, having a portrait of the dead at the funeral holds great significance. Wu Muliang, a (witness) important changes in Chinese society.
24-year-old from East China’s Fujian province, took on the responsibility of 41 funeral This newly opened smart museum has 59 total construction area of around 99,700
portraits for his fellow villagers. square meters, integrating function halls ranging from exhibition display areas and social education
42 , taking funeral portraits for the elders was not part of Wu’s plan when he first decided to spaces to cultural heritage restoration workshops. 60 (celebrate) its opening, the Beijing
return to the village. He embarked on this task 43 . With a background in the new media industry, Grand Canal Museum has launched a series of exhibitions centered around the close relationship
Wu was originally looking to make videos centered around agriculture and rural areas — topics that 61 the Grand Canal and the city of Beijing, focusing on the themes of people, water, and the
were 44 both on social media and at the state level. city.
45 by his grandparents until the third grade of primary school, Wu saw them only once or As the highlight of the museum, the core exhibition showcases over 1,000 cultural relics 62
twice a year thereafter. Wu’s grandfather passed away nine years ago. At that time, the family artworks following a timeline that follows the development of the Grand Canal. In addition to
couldn’t find a 46 funeral portrait for him, and it has always been a (an) 47 for the whole displaying the cultural heritage of the Grand Canal, the museum’s exhibits also highlight 63
family. The elderly, especially those in rural areas, 48 have their pictures taken and most of (technology) skills. In the earthquake prevention exhibition hall, there is a piece of glass through
them have to use the one from their ID card. When Wu’s grandma asked him to take a funeral portrait 64 a seismic (地震的) isolation bearing is visible. Underneath the exhibition building, there are
for her, he was a little 49 . However, when he saw her getting excited while 50 the dress around 240 such 65 (facility) supporting the entire museum, significantly improving the
for the photo shoot, he changed his mind. safety of the building.
高二英语半期 2024-11 第4页 共5页第四部分 写作（共两节，每节20分，满分40分）
第一节 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Peter 来信询问你校上个月举行的登青城山（Mount
Qingcheng）活动。请给他回一封 100 词左右的邮件，内容包括：1、活动过程； 2、你的感
受。
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 阅读材料，根据所给段落开头语续写一段，词数 80 左右，使之构成一篇完整的短
文。
Joe entered Mr. Cooper’s classroom on the first day of the new school year, his long hair tied in
a ponytail (马尾辫). “What are you doing with that ponytail, dear Joe? You look like a little girl!”
Mr. Cooper asked curiously. The rest of his classmates laughed. Joe looked down in shame, but he
knew he had to keep growing it for his reasons.
The previous year, Joe had decided to grow his hair, a decision that hadn’t attracted much
attention due to the start of the summer holidays. However, now that he was back at school, everyone
saw how overgrown his hair was because he kept it in a ponytail.
Unfortunately, the comments didn’t stop. Every day, the boys in his class teased him, believing
he simply wanted to be different. The poor eight-year-old boy returned home each day in tears, but
he never told the truth to his parents. Instead, he started hiding his tears in the bathroom at some
point.
Mrs. Burns, the art teacher, was relatively new at the school. One day, after everyone had left
for recess (课间休息), she found Joe crying. “Joe, what’s going on? Why are you growing your hair
so long?” she asked gently.
“Well, I volunteered in a children’s hospital last April. There were many kids who had cancer
and lost their hair,” Joe explained. After a brief pause, he continued, “The hospital called for young
volunteers to grow hair and donate it. They would use the donated hair to create beautiful wigs (假
发) for those unfortunate children. Since then, I’ve been growing my hair. Unfortunately, now boys
in my class often laugh at me when seeing my long hair.”
Touched by his story, Mrs. Burns asked, “Do your classmates know why you’re growing your
hair?” Joe shook his head, telling that no one had ever asked him. “Do you have any photos of the
children in the hospital?” she asked. Joe nodded and quickly took a few out from his school bag.
Mrs. Burns took them from Joe’s hands and looked at them carefully. What came into her eyes
were some children lying in bed, most of whom were smiling bravely. Deeply touched, she gave Joe
a huge hug. “Joe, you should be proud of yourself for helping others. Let me help you!” She said
gently, her voice full of admiration. When the bell rang, Joe’s classmates hurriedly returned to the
classroom. Having noted that everyone was seated, Mrs. Burns showed them photos of those poor
kids. After hearing the story, Joe’s classmates were all moved, with tears welling up in their eyes.
Suddenly, one boy stood up and rushed towards Joe, giving him a hug.
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