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2023-2024 学年高二英语下学期期末模拟卷（北京）
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
It was hard not to notice an 8-year-old kid storming in and out of his own house. “He doesn’t have a father,”
said his neighbor, William Dunn. “I can probably do something for him.”
That something was fishing, a 1 Dunn’s father had shared with him. “It brought me peace and
taught me how to be patient,” he said. He then took the kid fishing every weekend. Gradually he took groups of
kids out to fish. Most didn’t have father figures. “They’d been through a lot, and their lives were 2 ,” said
Dunn. “But when they were fishing, all of that disappeared. On the boat, they’d be laughing and making new
friends. They just 3 the moment.”
4 by this scene, Dunn started the nonprofit Take a Kid Fishing. He and the volunteers have
introduced 2,500 kids — most without fathers 5 — to the calming peace found on the water and the
excitement of catching a fish.
Just as important as the fishing are the 6 Dunn forms with those kids. When they have a rough
time, Dunn will talk with them, emphasizing self-respect and mental 7 . One of the kids, Bella Smith, said
she would forget about the past while fishing and concentrate on something positive. “Fishing is learning,” she
said. “I’ve learned I 8 a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it’s time to go
fishing.”
Dunn’s father passed away this year, so fishing has 9 new meaning for him. “I have a stronger
liking for it because now I’m fatherless too. There’s nothing like feeling that first pull on the line and seeing a kid
light up with a smile,” said Dunn. “I feel 10 to witness that every weekend.”
1．A．case B．passion C．duty D．goal
2．A．difficult B．dramatic C．adventurous D．boring
3．A．remembered B．regretted C．recorded D．appreciated
4．A．Entertained B．Shocked C．Inspired D．Confused
5．A．nearby B．around C．ahead D．throughout
6．A．identities B．agreements C．relationships D．opinions
7．A．toughness B．dependence C．sharpness D．defense
8．A．require B．deserve C．lead D．secure
9．A．left behind B．turned into C．carried out D．taken on
10．A．curious B．nervous C．lucky D．hesitant
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）更多全科试卷及资料，请关注公众号：高中试卷君
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant”, 11 people eat in complete
darkness. Diners ate 12 (they) whole meal in total blackness and had to rely on the waiters’ guidance if
they needed to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of being blind. Then I found out eating
was a 13 (real) difficult activity.
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The Nobel Prize for Literature is an famous international prize 14 (award) annually to authors in
recognition of their outstanding bodies of literary work. Each year, the laureate (获奖者) 15 (select) in
October from a long list of candidates. The laureate 16 (receive) a gold medal and a diploma in addition
to a large sum of money for the prize at a ceremony held in Stockholm.
C
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处括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Go to kindergarten, elementary school, high school, and finally, college. Most American kids 17
(expect) by their parents to get an education and have a good life. For Tara Westover, the outlook was quite
different. 18 (raise) in a poor family in Idaho, Tara was not allowed to have a proper education. Her father
19 (keep) her out of school, believing a woman’s best place was in the home. How did Tara fight 20 the
right to get educated? Find the answer in the bestseller Educated.
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
Ross Mathematics Program
The Ross Program is a summer experience designed for pre-college students.
Mission Statement
※At Ross. we provide students with a focused and supportive environment for mathematical exploration.
We encourage mathematical cooperation and community building, instead of direct competition between students.
※At Ross, we want to create an environment that allows students to explore their relationships with
mathematics, and we try to create an experience that allows students to explore mathematics deeply, to experience
mathematics for themselves, and to share this exploration and joy with others.
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We have excellent counselors (辅导员) who are responsible for teaching mathematics, providing social and
emotional support for students, and monitoring student safety. They are also responsible for being role models for
students, and for developing a welcoming camp culture among the participants.
Program Dates
There will be two sites for the Ross Program:
※At Otterbein University in Columbus, OH. June 9 through July 19, 2024
※At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, June 16 through July 26, 2024
All participants typically live with a roommate in a campus dormitory.
Applying
※Pre-college students who are interested in mathematics are invited to apply. First-year students range in
age from 15 to 18 years old, but in unique cases, younger or older students are accepted. We expect about 60 first-
year students at each site.
Admission decisions are based on school performance, teacher recommendations, essays about the
applicant’s interests and goals, and the applicant’s work on some challenging math problems.
The fee for attending the program is $7,000, though we’re able to provide financial aid for students who
need financial assistance to attend the program. The student fee covers tuition, housing and meals.
Please feel free to email us at ross arossprogram. org!
21．What is the goal of the program?
A．To teach students to build good relationships with others.
B．To help students explore mathematics deeply and joyfully.
C．To give students a chance to share their joy with others.
D．To create a good competitive environment for students.
22．What do we know about the program?
A．It is held in two countries.
B．It is only open to 15-to 18-year-olds.
C．It offers free on-campus housing.
D．It lasts for about six weeks.
23．Who are most likely to be accepted by the program?
A．Those who apply and pay the fee in advance.
B．Those who are recommended by their teachers.
C．Those who have a great interest in mathematics.
D．Those who have published essays about math problems.
B
One Saturday last November, I stepped into my local library. I was about to read a book when I heard an
elderly man speak to a lady. “This library will soon become a cafe. Everyone is reading with electronic devices,” he
said. Hearing this, I wanted to shout, “I still read library books!” But my words stuck in my throat and I found
teenagers around me were talking to friends or staring at their phones.更多全科试卷及资料，请关注公众号：高中试卷君
Reading online feels robotic to me. It’s like I stare at a screen and click “next” for the following page to appear
until the very end of the e-book, and at the end of all of that, I just think, “That’s it?” But when I read a printed
book, it’s like I’m holding on to the characters. I can imagine the plot better, as I can picture the scenes of each
moment in my head with more accuracy and imagination.
Besides, some online books miss components that are in the printed novels. For instance, the physical copy of
a fantasy novel I have read contains a map, but the e-book version does not. That is an injustice to e-book users;
after reading and understanding the map, the story made a lot more sense for me, in terms of the setting and plot.
And personally, physically turning to the next page is better than clicking “next”. When reading online, I
sometimes worry that I click “next” too quickly. It feels more like a race; I want to finish it because the pages just
keep making that “flipping” sound and I wonder how long the book really is.
Some printed books have a special smell that makes the novel feel special to me. It’s hard to describe but I’m
sure I’m not the only one that thinks so. I know I cannot convince every teen to switch from the digital book to the
printed one, but maybe my writing about the difference will at least get some of them to think about it.
24．Why will the library be replaced by a cafe?
A．Few people head for it. B．It lacks good management.
C．Few people read its books. D．It holds little attraction for the youth.
25．Why does the author prefer printed books according to paragraph 2?
A．They include additional contents. B．They provide a strong connection to the characters.
C．They have a special pleasant smell. D．They can improve readers’ imagination.
26．What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?
A．To inspire teenagers’ interest in reading.B．To show advantages of printed books.
C．To reduce the impact of electronic devices. D．To encourage teens to change the reading medium.
C
We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us,
deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.
What’s the problem? It’s possible that along with the rapid development of society, we all focus on our
phone and desktop, and therefore it results in our compromised conversational intelligence. However, it’s more
likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and
unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble.
Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.
Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist
if it weren’t for small conversation. “Small talk is the grease (润滑剂) for social communication,” says Bernardo
Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story
and each big business deal begins with small talk,” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to
connect with others, not just communicate with them.”
In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into
a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction with its waiter; the other, to speak only when
necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive更多全科试卷及资料，请关注公众号：高中试卷君
feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your
husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our
well-being also.”
Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond
with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis
of good manners,” he says.
27．What does the underlined word “compromised” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Weakened. B．Enhanced. C．Secret. D．Natural.
28．What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?
A．Showing good manners. B．Relating to other people.
C．Focusing on a topic. D．Making business deals.
29．What can we learn about small talk from the coffee shop study?
A．It made the coffee taste better. B．It reduced waiting time in line.
C．It improved people’s mood and experience. D．It helped them bond with the server deeply.
30．What is the text mainly about?
A．Elevator manners. B．The importance of small talk.
C．Smartphones and social media. D．Developing deep relationships.
D
If there was an app claiming to improve your memory, would you be willing to try it? It’s hard to resist the
idea of having a better memory.
In response to this perceived need, the brain training industry has grown rapidly, offering a wide range of
accessible and affordable mental exercises through smartphone and tablet apps. Many researchers have found
evidence suggesting that well-designed exercises can improve mental abilities and lead to better scores on IQ tests.
They compare the brain to muscles, suggesting that targeted repetition of memory exercises can strengthen and
condition our memory processes, similar to how athletes engage in strength and conditioning by repeatedly
exercising specific muscle groups.
In contrast to everyday activities like solving a complex puzzle, memory training apps are specifically
designed to provide a more challenging workout for the brain. These apps typically involve tasks that require
tracking a large number of objects while being distracted (使分心) by a secondary task, such as mental calculations
or exploring a game’s landscape. If this brain training proves effective, it could be beneficial for individuals with
brain-related disabilities or those recovering from conditions like cancer.
Critics, though, argue that while the concept is appealing, the overall evidence fails to demonstrate
significant improvement in core brain processes. Additionally, despite the claims made by many apps and brain
training companies, scientists have yet to identify the key factors that make an intervention truly effective or
determine the best approaches to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help.
While the question is still open to debate, there is evidence suggesting that short-term working memory
training can benefit high-functioning individuals. However, it’s important to note that brain training, like diet and
exercise, is unlikely to have identical effects on every individual.更多全科试卷及资料，请关注公众号：高中试卷君
31．In what way is the brain similar to muscles according to many researchers?
A．In testing results. B．In work processes.
C．In bodily functions. D．In training methods.
32．What is the main feature of the typical tasks in memory training apps?
A．Simple. B．Effective.
C．Demanding. D．Interesting.
33．What do critics think memory training apps lack?
A．Legal claims. B．Proven effects.
C．Tailored services. D．Appealing concepts
34．What can be the suitable title for the text?
A．Can Our Memory be Improved?
B．Does Brain Training Actually Work?
C．What have Scientists Found about Memory?
D．What does the Brain Training Industry Bring?
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中
有两项为多余选项。
We’ve all been there—you’ve sent a message and it’s marked “read”, but you haven’t heard anything back.
What’s the deal? While being left on read (已读不回) can be confusing, it’s also pretty common. 35
Here are a few tips.
Expect the best.
Remind yourself that the person is probably just busy. Ask yourself if you actually know their schedule.
There could be some time commitments you aren’t aware of. Here are a few other reasons for a delayed response.
36 They put their phone away to focus on work or school. They accidentally forgot to reply. Maybe they
thought about what they wanted to say but didn’t actually text it.
Resist the temptation (诱惑) to double-text.
37 If you send a lot of follow-up texts, it’ll be hard for them to keep up and they might get
stressed. Leave them with just one text to catch up on—the other person will probably appreciate your patience.
Read over your previous messages.
See if there are any confusing texts that you need to clarify. It’s okay if you review your message again and
notice that it might have been a little unclear—it happens! 38
39 Keep it out of sight and get some peace of mind. Don’t let it upset or confuse you. If you get
your mind off any notifications, you’ll be able to brainstorm new ways to spend your time.
A．Put your phone away.
B．Fix your attention closely on text responses.
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D．They want to give you a longer response but can’t right now.
E．Ask yourself why being left on “read” frustrates or confuses you.
F．You can keep the situation from bothering you until you hear back.
G．You might feel relieved when you find something that is easy to misread.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。
Gestures refer to the communication where visible bodily actions are used to communicate important
messages. They include movement of hands, face, or other parts of the body. Gestures benefit our lives a lot. Take
language learning.
In some languages, certain syllables (音节) within words are pronounced with markedly more weight than
others, called lexical stress. Languages such as English commonly feature lexical stress. For example, the word
“accent” involves more emphasis on the first syllable, “ac”, than the second, “cent”. Native speakers of Chinese,
however, don’t use lexical stress and therefore find it difficult to learn languages that feature it.
Making any hand gesture could help learners recognize lexical stress, which has been proved by Xing Tian’s
team. They selected 124 native Chinese speakers, who watched videos of people performing hand movements that
were synced(同步的) to recordings of the same English words. In addition, they also found when more pronounced
gestures matched the stressed syllable, the participants were particularly good at identifying it.
The research involved several experiments, which makes it difficult to combine the results. Nevertheless, Tian
estimates that the use of gestures helped identify lexical stress between 10 and 15 percent more accurately
compared with no gestures at all, and how much help depends on the nature of gestures.
A follow-up study conducted by another team exposed the same Chinese speakers to Russian words and got
similar results. “Our findings highlight the functional role of gestures in enhancing speech learning, suggesting
practical strategies for language teaching and learning,” the researchers write in their paper.
The benefits of gestures extend far beyond teaching and learning. Since gestures are deeply integrated into our
daily lives, they deserve more of our attention.
40．What do gestures mean?
41．What did Xing Tian’s team find in their study?
42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Gestures help learn lexical stress, but the degree to which they help depends on the complexity of the lexical stress.
43．Besides what is mentioned in the passage, how do gestures benefit you in your life? (In about 40words)更多全科试卷及资料，请关注公众号：高中试卷君
第二节（20分）
44．假定你是高中生李华，在美国朋友James的帮助下，获得了学校上周英文演讲比赛第一名。请给
James写封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示感谢；
2.比赛情况；
3.你的感想。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear James,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
