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2023/2024 学年度第二学期高二年级期终考试
英语试题
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。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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is Amy going to do over the weekend?
A. Go to the beach. B. Go camping. C. Stay in the city.
2. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Giving up the project. B. Planning a trip. C. Playing a game.
3. How does the woman describe the conferences?
A. Important. B. Boring. C. Similar.
4. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a repair shop. B. In a gas station. C. In a car park.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Starting a reading club. B. Borrowing some books. C. Reading modern novels.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What do they do about the appointment?
A. Advance it. B. Rearrange it. C. Cancel it.
7. How does the woman sound?
A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Understanding.
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8. What does the woman want to do?
A. Reserve a room. B. Change a room. C. Upgrade a room.
9. What kind of room does the woman want?
A. A quiet one. B. A big one. C. A non-smoking one.
听第8段材料, 回答第 10至 13题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. House owner and renter. B. Roommates. C. House agent and customer.
11. What is the main issue of the speakers' disagreement?
A. How to share the bills. B. When to use the hairdryer. C. Where to put personal belongings.
12. What does the woman usually do on weekends?
A. Invite her friends over. B. Tidy the room. C. Use the computer.
13. What does the woman decide to do?
A. Recheck the bills. B. Talk with her friends. C. Find another place.
听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。
14. What is the article mainly about?
A. Different kinds of music. B. The effect of music. C. Habits of listening to music.
15. How did the song influence the woman yesterday?
A. It refreshed her memory.
B. It inspired her enthusiasm for music.
C. It made her look forward to summer holidays.
16. What does the woman think of listening to music when traveling?
A. It brings her more fun. B. It keeps her head clear. C. It helps her kill time.
17. What do we know about the woman?
A. She strongly prefers classic music.
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B She enjoys music of different styles.
.
C She likes to write articles about music.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至 20题。
18. What did the speaker find?
A. A new village. B. Some soldiers. C. A water tower.
19. How did the speaker's discovery affect her?
A. She became very famous.
B. She was attracted by plant life.
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20. What does the speaker encourage listeners to do?
A. Protect the historic sites. B. Seek the unknown world. C. Contribute to the community.
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
Four hotels in Kent best for countryside getaways
The Crescent Turner Hotel
This modern property possesses amazing sea views that are sure to leave a lasting impression. In this peaceful
corner of the world, you can disconnect from the daily work without losing modern comforts, thanks to free WiFi
access, tea and coffee machines and 24-hour front desk assistance.
Pet friendly? Yes
Albion House, Ramsgate
If the seaside is calling, Albi on House could be your answer. A four-minute walk from Ramsgate Sands
Beach, it’s an ideal option for those looking to breathe in some salty sea air and play in the water. And, if you get
sick of lying on the beach, the property can also arrange for a bicycle hire.
Pet friendly? No
Hempstead House Hotel
Located in the heart of the impressive Kent countryside, this Victorian country hotel is privately owned and
run, ensuring a personal and heart-warming experience for each guest. The hotel has an award-winning restaurant,
perfect for food enthusiasts wanting to sample fine British cuisine.
Pet friendly? Yes
The George in Rye
Located near the train station, it offers easy transportation, making it easily accessible to weekend travellers.
The Rye Castle Museum and the Jerwood Gallery are within a few minutes’ reach, offering guests the chance to
absorb themselves in local history and artistic expression. Not only does the property offer child-friendly sleeping
arrangements and meals, but the Rye Farm World and the South of England Rare Breeds Centre are nearby,
promising fun-filled days for the whole family.
Pet friendly? No
1. What do The Crescent Turner Hotel and Albion House share?
A. Both are equipped with WiFi. B. Both are appealing to sea lovers.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司C. They can accommodate guests' dogs. D. They can provide bicycle rental service.
2. What is an advantage of Hempstead House Hotel?
A. It holds food competitions regularly. B. It gives guests chances to run a hotel.
C. It offers personal services to visitors. D. It allows guests to taste British food.
3. What can we learn about The George in Rye?
A. It has a kid-friendly pool. B. It is close to a bus station.
C. Visitors can explore local history. D. Visitors will have fun with their pets.
B
South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) honored a team of nurses for the May DAISY (雏菊) Award for
extraordinary nursing care. Chris Schauteet, Cristin Bryans, and Danya Shealy were among the honorees recognized
for their work in creating a most memorable patient experience.
The patient, Laurie Gulliksen, had been receiving inpatient chemotherapy (化疗) since December of 2022.
During this time the staff became very close with her. On Friday, April 21, the patient received her last treatment and
was scheduled to go home. The nurses wanted to celebrate this achievement and make it special so they purchased
balloons, flowers, a card, and a gift, but most importantly, a bell for the patient to ring to signal the completion of her
chemotherapy.
Gulliksen came back to the hospital to present the honorees with their awards. She shared, “I will never forget
the love and sympathy shown to me and the friendships that were made. They are truly amazing people.”
SGMC Senior Vice President, and Chief Nursing Officer Randy Smith expressed his thanks to the team. “It’s
very fitting that we are able to present this award during National Nurses Week which recognizes the devotion of
nurses and honors them for taking care of patients during their most difficult moments,” he said. “I am extremely
proud of our entire nursing team and their commitment to going above and beyond to enhance the patient experience at
SGMC.”
SGMC continues to ask patients and fellow employees to honor nurses who they feel go above and beyond in
their actions and care. Nominations (提名) are reviewed by a committee based on criteria that include sympathy,
teamwork, leadership, attitude, skills and knowledge.
DAISY awards are presented monthly in front of the nurse’s workmates, physicians, patients, and visitors. Each
honoree receives a certificate praising her or him for being an “Extraordinary Nurse”. They also receive a beautiful
sculpture called A Healer’s Touch and a special flower arrangement of daisies generously donated by The Flower
Gallery, the local sponsor of SGMC’s DAISY Award.
4. Why did the nurses buy Laurie Gulliksen such items as balloons and flowers?
A. To praise the special patient. B. To celebrate the unusual moment.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司C. To respect the devoted honorees. D. To facilitate the effective treatment.
5. What is the DAISY Award aimed at?
A. Enhancing nurses’ experience. B. Expressing patients’ thankfulness.
C. Winning patients’ recognition. D. Acknowledging nurses’ commitment.
6. What does the underlined word “their” refer to in paragraph 5?
A. Patients’. B. Employees’. C. Workmates’. D. Nurses’.
7. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. The sponsor of the prizes. B. The presenter of the award.
C. The prizes for the honorees. D. The criteria for being awarded.
C
Ecologists and biologists have long recognized that artificial light at night can have negative effects on the health
of humans and land wildlife, including sleep patterns, feeding schedules, and reproductive cycles.
Much research is showing that marine (海洋的) life is also sensitive to artificial light, including extremely low
levels and certain wavelengths. Now, for the first time, scientists have quantified underwater light levels for coastal
zones around the world. Researchers have released the first global map books of artificial light in the sea.
“These very low light levels that artificial light generates are critically important for biological organisms,” said
Tim Smyth, who specializes in marine optics (光学). “But how much of an impact it has on the marine environment
hasn’t been studied well.”
The research team built a model based on two satellite datasets: one of nighttime light pollution and one of ocean
color, which reveals the water’s optical properties. The model projects how nighttime light pollution above the water’s
surface will enter and be absorbed underwater. The results show the depths to which marine species could be exposed
to light sufficient to cause a biological response.
The study gives researchers a guide to where they should focus future studies of the effects of artificial light on
marine life. Smyth said the study highlights areas where ecosystems are particularly stressed by artificial light.
The scientists found that 1.9 million square kilometers of the ocean experience biologically significant amounts
of artificial light pollution to a depth of 1 meter. This represents about 3 percent of the world’s Exclusive Economic
Zones (专属经济区), the area extending 370kilometres off a country’s coast. Significant areas of the ocean are seeing
light exposures to depths of 10 meters, 20 meters, or more.
The depth to which light can go depends not only on the intensity of light above water, Smyth said, but also on
the optical properties of the water. For example, in areas with very clear water, light at night can reach depths of more
than 40 meters.
8. What is the function of paragraph 1?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. To voice a basic opinion. B. To introduce a further discovery.
C. To present a serious problem. D. To explain a natural phenomenon.
9. What have researchers done about artificial light according to paragraph 2?
A. They have measured the intensity of light under the water.
B. They have investigated the influence of artificial light fully.
C. They have evaluated the speed of artificial light underwater.
D. They have described sea life’s exact reaction to artificial light.
10. What is one purpose of setting up the model?
A. To show the biological response of marine species.
B. To understand the real meaning of optical properties.
C. To display the principle of artificial light entering water.
D. To predict the possible way of water absorbing artificial light.
11. Which of the following might affect the depth of light entering water?
A. The quality of water. B. The climate change.
C. The movement of light. D. The sea temperature.
D
A proposal by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to kill more than 470,000 barred owls (横斑林鸮)
to protect the spotted owl (西点林鸮) has conservationists and animal welfare advocates debating the moral issue of
killing one species to protect another.
The proposal gained attention recently after dozens of wildlife protection and animal welfare organizations
signed a letter opposing the plan. They urged Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to scrap what it calls a thoughtless
plan. But the USFWS says if no action is taken to control the barred owl population, the northern spotted owl will
face extinction. The proposed action will also help prevent declines in the California spotted owls, another species
facing competition from barred owls.
Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Human Economy, has called the plan “unworkable”. He says it’s
doubtful that the government’s plan can be successfully carried out. However, Cameron Barrows, a retired researcher
at the Center for Conservation Biology at the University of California-Riverside, says that without a barred owl
management strategy, spotted owls will disappear. Conservation experts who support the proposal say it’s a difficult
but necessary plan to help solve a problem that humans helped create.
In 1990, the northern spotted owl was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act after
environmentalists fought to protect the bird’s habitat from the logging industry. The threatened label also means the
Fish and Wildlife Service is legally required to protect the northern spotted owl. But around the same time, the barred
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司owl, originally native to the Eastern U. S., emerged as another threat as it moved west, encroaching (蚕食) on spotted
owl territory. Human-driven habitat destruction forced the barred owls to expand across the country, said Claire
Catania, the executive director of Birds Connect Seattle. Their move west has since crowded their smaller, less
aggressive (好斗的) cousins out, the spotted owl, according to Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The spotted owl’s habitat—old-growth forests—has become “very patchy (零散的)” due to tree cutting and is
accessible to the more adaptable barred owl, says Barrows, the UC Riverside conservation researcher.
12. What does the underlined word “scrap” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Submit. B. Select. C. Abandon. D. Assess.
13. What is Cameron Barrows’s attitude to the proposal in paragraph 3?
A. Favorable. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
14. According to Catania, why did barred owls move west?
A. Their habitats became patchy because of pollution.
B. Their habitats were destroyed due to human activities.
C. They had a preference for the territory of spotted owls.
D. They were facing great competition from spotted owls.
15. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Shooting 470,000 barred owls was agreed on.
B. Barred owls pose a serious threat to spotted owls.
C. A proposal to kill owls to save owls starts a debate.
D. Importance should be attached to saving spotted owls.
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。
Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people each year. ____16____ Thankfully, here are some
simple ways to protect yourself from identity thieves.
Shred ( 粉 碎 ) any documents you don’t need, especially the ones that contain personal information.
____17____ A personal shredder is an inexpensive and valuable investment in your security.
Protect your computer from viruses to stay secure online. ____18____ You also need to put in a firewall and
an antivirus and keep them updated. Many hackers (黑客) gather personal information from computers and it is
important to protect yourself against these attacks.
Carry only the minimum personal information you need at any given time. Never carry your credit cards,
passport, and social security card in the same wallet. Make photocopies of all the cards and documents in your wallet
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司to keep at home, or scan them and store them electronically. ____19____
Safeguard your mailbox well. One common way for criminals to steal personal information is by searching
through mailboxes. ____20____ Therefore, it’s important to keep your mailbox secure and check your mailbox
regularly. When you have a choice between receiving email or postal mail, go for the online option to reduce risks.
If you are going away, ask the post office to hold your mail and forward it to another location.
Identity theft is an increasingly serious problem that is worth attention. It is much easier to take these simple
steps to prevent identity theft than it is to get your identity back once it has been stolen!
A. Nowadays many personal documents arrive by mail.
B. It means a thief gets enough of someone’s information.
C. Keep your password a secret instead of sharing it with others.
D. These records can be extremely helpful if your wallet is stolen.
E. Constantly update your software, including your operating system.
F. Some people are worried about this occurrence and are trying to avoid it.
G. Bills and credit card statements are examples of documents to destroy for safety.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。
I believe one person can be a change. People can improve the lives of those around them, even if they only
have the ____21____ to make a person smile. In our life many people mean so much to us. I had a (n) ____22____ with
such a person when I was a freshman in college.
Initially, I was scared and homesick wandering around campus to find a place where I ___23___. I felt I would
have to ____24____. In fact, I was ____25____ that I would have to drop my music class because it was the one
that I was truly looking forward to. Later I met Dr. Chafin in his class. After I ____26____ my situation Dr. Chafin
offered a solution: stay in the ____27____. The only thing that I could do was cry in the classroom. Dr. Chafin
____28____ me, and before I knew it I was ____29____ that classroom feeling much more confident. That term
____30____ me a lot, but at the end of it I came out knowing that I could ____31____ Mozart’s works and I could do
anything that I was ____32____ to do.
I ____33____ to take that same music class, and term after term Dr. Chafin taught me to believe in myself, to
set high expectations for my work, and to keep moving towards my goals, even if they seemed ____34____. To Dr.
Chafin I owe all my ____35____ and progress.
21. A. courage B. promise C. right D. ability
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22 A. encounter B. chat C. meal D. argument
23. A. stayed B. belonged C. departed D. headed
.
24 A. struggle B. begin C. quit D. reflect
25. A. depressed B. pleased C. astonished D. confused
26. A. controlled B. assessed C. explained D. handled
27. A. dormitory B. office C. library D. class
28. A. trusted B. praised C. comforted D. accepted
29. A. entering B. leaving C. checking D. visiting
30. A. benefited B. challenged C. inspired D. disappointed
31. A. refer to B. look into C. take away D. get through
32. A. proud B. eager C. afraid D. lucky
33. A. expected B. refused C. continued D. hesitated
34. A. impossible B. unpredictable C. attainable D. reasonable
.
35 A. ambition B. wisdom C. generosity D. change
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。
Decoration with feathers is a universal phenomenon in human history. In the past, objects ____36____ (decorate)
with feathers were regarded as fine art works and therefore were ____37____ (enormous) prized.
In this subject, Chinese tradition plays a (n) ____38____ (replaceable) role. In ancient China, kingfisher (翠
鸟) feathers, with blue or violet colors, ____39____ (consider) one of the best materials for luxury decoration. These
feathers possess ____40____ unique quality that allows them to display a remarkable range of colors when hit by
light.
Dotting a surface with kingfisher feathers was called diancui, ____41____ is a major traditional feather
decoration technique in China. Dating back to the Warring States Period, this technique became very popular in the
Tang and Song dynasties ____42____ reached its height in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It represented an invaluable
part of the nation's history and demonstrated the creativity and ____43____ (original) of the Chinese people.
The diancui technique was complex, standing out ____44____ a shining example of craftsmanship (工匠精
神). Craftsman put the feather of a kingfisher on a base metal and adjusted the tiny structure and materials
____45____ (obtain) various color effects. This showed a high level of artistic achievement.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 班级干部在班级管理中扮演着重要角色。假定你是李华，你所在的学校将要举办以“How to be a smart
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司class leader”为题的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括:
(1)班干的职责;
(2)好班干的特征。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为 80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
How to be a smart class leader
Hello, everyone!
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Thanks for your listening!
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 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。
My first day at Mitchell Elementary was hard. Even though Mrs. Allen introduced my classmates, nobody ate
lunch with me or said hi during break time. I sat alone, watching everyone on the playground having fun. I noticed
that everybody was wearing nice clothes and shoes. I told myself that everyone here was rich and snobby (势利眼
的), so I didn’t care about being friends anyway. Yet I did want to make friends.
The next morning, I decided to wear my best dress and shoes. Looking in the mirror, I decided to add one last
touch for good measure: an expensive, beautiful bracelet (手镯) that my mother had promised to give me when I was
older.
Walking into my classroom, I held my head high. Instead of sitting by myself again on the steps during the
morning break, I marched right up to a group of girls from my class and said hello. I introduced myself, asked
everyone their names again and played with my hair so they would notice the beautiful bracelet I had on.
The girls were talking about their horses and their riding lessons. “I have a horse, too,” I suddenly blurted out
(冲说出) a lie. There was silence. I couldn’t believe that I’d told such a lie, but it was too late now. “Well ... I mean,
I used to have a horse,” I continued, trying to undo the lie a little. “But we had to sell him when we moved here.”
“You must be so sad!” everyone cut in together. Instantly, I had everyone’s attention!
When the bell rang, we headed back to class. A girl Jan invited me to lunch with them. I was excited that I’d
found a way to fit in so quickly. I sat by my desk, glancing down to admire my beautiful bracelet. “Oh, no!” The
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注意：
(1) 续写词数应为 150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I burst out crying, and everyone turned to stare.
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As the bracelet returned to my hands, I regretted telling the lie.
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