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  2024-2024学年度下期期末高中抽测调研

  高二英语

  第I卷(三部分,共115分)

  注意事项:

  1.答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

  2.每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应® S的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在试卷上。

  3.考试结束,考生将笫二卷和答题卡一并交回。

  第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)

  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。 请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。

  1. Where does Mr. While most probably work?

  A. At a toy company.

  B. At a telephone company.

  C. At a newspaper company.

  2. What are the speakers talking about?

  A. The custom. B. The service. C. The kindness.

  3. How does the man feel?

  A. Worried. B. Shameful.

  C. Confident.

  4. What does the woman mean?

  A.Carl is sure to come at 8 pm.

  B.Carl is very wealthy.

  C.Carl seldom speaks.

  5.Who is often the guest on Oprah's talk show?

  A.The man.

  B. Dr. Oz.

  C.Oprah.

  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。

  请听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。

  6. What has made the man unhappy?

  A. His new neighbors. B. His neighbors’dogs.

  C. His own dogs.

  7. What's

  the mans problem?

  A.He doesnt sleep well. B. He's afraid of the dogs.

  C. He looks after dogs all night.

  请听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。

  8.What season is it now?

  A. Summer. B. Winter. C. Autumn.

  9. What did the speakers find missing doivnslairs?

  A. Some jewelry. B. Some cash. C. Nothing.

  请听第8段材料,10至12题。

  10. What age is the girl mentioned in the conversation?

  A. In her teens. B. In her twenties. C. In her thirties.

  11. How much did the girl pay for ihe dinner at the hotel?

  A. Nearly 1,200 yuan. B. About 1,800 yuan. C. 3,000 yuan.

  12. What did the girls parents do about the girl?

  A. They supported her by offering 6ome money.

  B. They were agaiast her but couldnt slop her.

  C. They punished her as a lesson.

  请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。

  13. How did the man arrange (安排)his part — lime job at university?

  For 12 hours every Thursday night.

  B. Two or three nights a week.

  C. Overnight every Friday.

  14. How long did the man do the part - lime job?

  For about half a year. B. For two and a half years. C. For two years.

  15. What did the man do for his job?

  A. Printing' the TV guides.

  B. Getting the TV guides distributed (分发) Taking the TV guides to the pressing house.

  16. What does the man think of this job?

  A. It was the worst choice ever made.

  B. He was the

  really tired of it.

  C. It was really enjoyable.

  请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。

  17.What is "Gardening with Mary”?

  A book about gardening.

  B. A TV show on gardening.

  C. A radio program on plants.

  18. What can be inferred about Mary Green?

  A. She is an expert in gardening.

  B. She teache8 gardening at a university.

  C. She is a very popular writer wilh young men.

  20.What does Mary Green think of gardening roses?

  A. It helps us to solve the shortage of the food.

  B. It helps us to learn more about nature.

  C. It brings us a lot of joy and pleasure.

  21. What does Mary Green think is the most important when growing roses?

  A. Choosing the best place. B. Choosing the right kind.

  C. Choosing the right lime.

  第二部分阅读理解《共两节,满分40分)

  第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

  阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  A

  UK summers do not mean guaranteed fine weather, but rain or shine,for youug people it time to head outdoors and enjoy some great music.

  Summer music festivals arc a much — loved tradition in the UK and hundreds are now held yearly. Whatever your musical taste, there is something for you - from peaceful folk festivals in country fields to giant global gatherings in city parks and

  rock festivals held in the grounds of stately homes. More and more local organizers are getting in on the act, too, with small towns and even villages

  staging their own events. Here is

  a quick guide to six of the biggest and best UK summer festivals.

  Download Festival: With two outdoor stages in the woods, this three day festival is held at Donnington Park racetrack and is a mecca (麦加)for rock and heavy metal fans.

  Glastonbury: Dating back to 1970, this

  Somersetbased festival with its striking main Pyramid Stage is probably the best - known

  of all. It is also the biggest, with ground 150000 tick- ets selling out in a matter of days.

  Global Gathering: Over 100 acts and 80000 festival goers deeod on. Stratford - upon Avon for two days of house,dub step and electronic dance music. Isle of Wight Festival: First held in 1968 On. a pretty inland off England's south coast, this festival is one of the oldest. Legendary acts like T - Hex, Jimi Hendrix and The doors have

  graced its stage.

  T - In the park: Tis weekend 一 long festival, held in Scotland, boasts an impressive thirteen stages and up to 180 acts.

  WOMAD: Now in is 30th year, this family festival celebrates the Worlds of Music, Arts and dance.

  21.Where can heavy metal fans go?

  A. Isle of Wight B. Egypt C. Donnington Park

  D. Mecca

  22. Which is the biggest and famous festival?

  A. WOMAD B. T - in the park C. Global Gathering D. Glastonbury

  23.What do the festivals mentioned above have in common?

  A.They are held outdoors. B.They are held each summer.

  C.They are held mostly in big cities. D: They are held on weekends.

  B

  I lived in a poor family. Half of nay father's salary as a clerk went towards medical expenses of ill relatives. Mother often comforted the family by saying, " If you have character, you Have the better part of wealth. ”

  But I was eager to Own a

  car. Having.no car was

  shameful for me.

  Suddenly a moment changed my life.

  For weeks a new Buick Road Master had stood in the window of the biggest store on Main Street. Now it was to be raffled (抽奖)off. Waiting for the winning icket lo be drawn t the crowd held its breath as the mayor reached for the lucky ticket.

  Unbelievable! The loudspeaker called my father's name! The mayor had presented Dad with the key.sand he had driven it home.

  I ran home in record time. I touched the car's

  smooth smooth,opened the door and got inside. The tuxurious inside had that wonderful

  new — car smell.

  I saw

  my father pacing the sidewalk. I rushed over to him.

  “Leave me alone! ” he shouted.

  Mother said,“Your father is struggling with an ethical (道德的)problem. The car may not be ours.

  I shouted,“It was announced over the loudspeaker!”

  She explained that my father had asked his boss Jim Kendrick if he wanted to buy a ticket. Jim had mumbled (咕咕)"Why not?” and turned back to what he was doing. It may never have crossed hi mind again. Dad then bought two tickets 348 and 349 in his own name with his own money , marking 348 for Kendrick. The winning number was 348.

  I could not understand, Jim was a multimillionaire. He owned a dozen

  cars. Another

  car

  meant little to him.

  At last we heard Dad's step. He went straight to Ihe phone and dialed.

  The next afternoon Jim's two drivers arrived and they presented Dad with a box of cigars

  before driving the Quick away.

  We didn't get a car until I was grown: After that y mother's words took on a new mean- ing. Looking back over the years,I know now we were never richer than we were at the moment when Dad made hat telephone call.

  24. What made the writer feel shameful?

  A. Having no car.

  B. The poor family.

  C. The ill relatives.

  D. The mothers saying.

  25.What do you think of the writer's

  paients?

  A. lucky. B. honest. C. determined. D. diligent.

  23. Why did the father pace the sidewalk?

  A. He was thinking how Iq own the car.

  B. He was worried about his ill relatives.

  C. He hesitated whether to keep the car.

  D. He wanted to sell the car for money.

  26. What meaning does the text convey?

  A. Love of money is the root of all evil.

  B. Chance favors the prepared mind.

  C. Honesty dear bought is worthwhile.

  D. Opportunity seldom knocks twice.

  C

  Kites were invenTed in China, where materials ideal for kite building were readily available. It has been claimed 站(he invention of the famous 5th - century BC Chinese philosophers Mozi and Lu Ban. Earlier kites were used as leaf kites. In 549 AD it was recorded a paper kite was used as a message for a rescue mission. Other uses of kites are listed for me measuring distances , testing the wind, lifting men, signaling, find communication for military operations.

  After its introduction into India, the kite further developed into the fighter kite known as the patang in India where thousands are flown every year on festivals such as Makar Sankranti.

  Kites were known throughout Polynesia,,as

  far as New Zealand with the knowledge spread from China along with the people. Anthropomorphic

  kites (in the shape of animals) made from cloth and wood were used in religious ceremonies to send prayers to the gods.

  Kites were late to arrive in Europe, although windsock — like banners were known and used by the Romans. Stories of kites were First brought to Europe by Marco Polo towards the end of the 13th century. Although they were initially regarded as mere curiosities, by the 18th and 19th centuries kites were being used as vehicles For scientific research.

  In 1750, Benjamin Franklin published a proposal for an experiment to prove that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm. It is not known whether Franklin ever performed his experiment ,but on May 10,J752, Thomas- Francois of France conducted a similar experiment to lest electrical sparks in a cloud.

  Kites were also instrumental in the research and development of the Wright brothers when

  building the first airplane in the late l800s. Over the next 70 years, many new kite designs were developed, and often patented. In fact, the period from I860 to about 1910 became the

  golden age of kiting".

  The development of mechanically powered airplane reduced in kites. World War II

  saw a limited use of kites for military purposes. Since then they used mainly for recreation.

  28. Which of the following was used to send prayers to the god&?

  A. The fighter kite named patang. B. The Anthropomorphic kite.

  C.The windsock — like banner. D. The kite made of-paper.

  29. Where were kites used as vehicles for scientific research?

  A.India. B. Polynesia. C.New Zealand, DEurope.

  30. Who conducted the experiment to test electrical sparks in a cloud?

  A.Marco Polo.

  B. Benjamin Franklin.

  C.Thomas Francois.

  D. Wright brothers.

  31.What does the text mainly tell us?

  A. Flying kites is a game at present.

  B. How kites were used in the post.

  C. Kites are no longer used today.

  D. Kites were invented in China.

  B

  Maybe you have a dog at home and enjoy taking it for walks and curling up with it oft the sofa. Personally, for me they re aggressive, smelly animals that need constant care and lack the

  independent nature and cleverness that cats have. But given the life - saving skills they sess,maybe I should give (hem a second chance.

  To some a perfect pooch might be one that looks cute, is loyal and sits when it's told but that's about it — it's just a pet. But to really be man's best

  friend, they need to do something

  useful. Some breeds that have amazing sense of smell are put to good use as sniffer dogs or detection dogs, and are trained to use their senses to detect substances such as explosives and illegal drugs. You 11 often see (hem at airports or working with police out on the streets.

  Other types of working dogs include guide dogs, hearing dogs and mobility dogs all providing a life - saving service to their owners. Some dogs can alert (报警)emergency services when their owner has a seizure. And there are clever canines that have been trained (o provide affection and comfort lo people in hospitals, retirement homes or schools and to people with loneliness.

  New uses for dogs are being discovered all the lime. A dog is in fact a highly sophisticated bio - sensor. Evolution has given it this highly sensitive! nose.

  It's this incredible ability

  that has led to the UK's National Health Service assessing wheth- er dogs can be used to detect early stage prostate (前腺)cancer 一 vital for improving survival rates. The dogs - usually from the gundog breed,such as labradora and springer spaniels —are taught o detect a sample of urine from a patient

  with prostate cancer.

  It's

  also managed to train dogs lo detect changes in blood glucose levels in people suffering from type 1 diabetes. One patient, who has one of these medical alert assistance dogs, told the BBC that " in the three and a half years we 've

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