1、宁夏育才中学2023-2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考试 英语试卷(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟) 出卷人： 审卷人： 听力（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5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。1. What is the man doing?A. Giving advice.B. Making an apology.C. Asking for directions.2. Wher
2、e will the man go first after work?A. The bank.B. The cafe.C. The womans house.3. What does the man suggest Jennifer do?A. Have her hearing checked.B. Turn down the music.C. Listen to soft songs.4. Why does the man come here?A. To change the item.B. To buy a toothbrush.C. To make a complaint.5. What
3、 are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Traditional education methods.B. Principles of Confucius.C. Some great thinkers.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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. Why does Peter buy art
4、supplies?A. For his interest.B. For the cheap price.C. For a birthday gift.7. What will the speakers do next?A. Make payment.B. Go to their office.C. Enjoy some coffee.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What is David?A. A student.B. A teacher.C. An editor.9. What is the womans plan for Teacher Appreciation Week th
5、is year?A. Making some cards.B. Giving some flowers.C. Writing some stories.10. What is the date today?A. April 3rd.B. April 17th.C. April 20th.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. Who is Cory Nieves?A. Henrys classmate.B. Henrys cousin.C. Henrys nephew.12 What does Cory Nieves business focus on selling now?A. Hot
6、chocolate.B. Lemonade.C. Cookies.13. Why is Henry unable to work for Cory Nieves?A. He doesnt meet the requirement.B. He is busy with his study.C. He is in poor health.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. What did Phoebe decide to do after seeing the cat in the picture?A. Adopt it.B. Contact its owner.C. Take it to
7、 the vets.15. Why did the former owner give up the cat?A. He had no time to look after it.B. The cat may carry diseases.C. The treatment was expensive.16. When does the conversation take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.17. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. At a pet s
8、hop.C. At an office.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18. What is the advantage of micro-tourism?A. It offers more job opportunities.B. It helps the young make friends.C. It makes travels easy and cheap.19. What makes micro-tourism popular?A. The pandemic.B. The cost.C. The time.20. How does Mark Hou find his short tr
9、ip?A. Tiring.B. Enjoyable.C. Boring.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。AMany people travel to enrich and enjoy themselves. However, their travel methods may be different each year.Lonely Planet and Forbes concluded some top trends (趋势) in 2022. Here are thre
10、e of them for you to take a look.Solo (独自) travelTraditionally, travel seems to be a group activity to have fun together and avoid loneliness. But solo travel became popular, especially among young people in 2022.Traveling on your own means that you are the boss of everything, choosing wherever you
11、want to go, whatever you eat and whenever you go out. For some people, it also makes them a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything. Traveling in a totally foreign land on your own can be challenging. “It opens up your mind to new things, and pushes you out of your comfort zone,” K
12、ristina Wegscheider, a traveler from the US, told Travel Pulse.Augmented attractions (增强型景点)World travel can be expensive. But virtual reality (虚拟现实) and augmented reality, or VR and AR, are giving more possibilities to travel for little cost. With ever-improving headsets, smartphones and Wi-Fi conn
13、ections, people can have a 360-degree experience of museums, theme parks and historical sites.With these technologies, visitors can experience the surface of Mars with just a headset, or view a sea cows growing flesh before their eyes in a museum.Getting off the touristy pathThere are always some “m
14、ust-see” spots anywhere you travel. But traveling in such places always brings problems like overcrowding and noise.In order to have a better travel experience, many tried to visit less famous places in 2022. With less transportation and fewer things to do, visiting a little town lets people slow do
15、wn and notice the little things. Take a walk, ride a bike, sip coffee a little slower, take a deep breath and explore the natural scenery.21. Who are most likely to choose solo travel?A. An old man.B. A little child.C. A young man.D. A middle aged woman.22. How do VR and AR change the way we travel?
16、A. They allow us to visit places at a low cost.B. They make museums the hottest destinations.C. They challenge us to walk out of our comfort zones.D. They make space travel a reality for ordinary people.23. In which section of a magazine can you read the text?A. Health.B. Travel.C. Science.D. Enviro
17、nment. BLynn Colwell is a mixed-media artist in Redmond, Washington. When she retired, she took a year-long online painting class to pursue a new interest. She started painting striking portraits of womens faces, combined with short messages of hope. She drew a new one almost every day. In five year
18、s, shes completed about 1,000 paintings.Lynn gives her paintings away. She started with friends, but that only went so far. Then she read about a movement called Art Abandonment, which encourages artists to leave their art in public places for anyone to pick up. That gave her the idea of putting her
19、 work into the hands of strangers through Facebook. Lynn didnt want to sell her art, but she wanted to feel she was making a difference in the world. She was interested in living simply, protecting the environment and giving back. Nearly every day, Lynn posts a painting on her Facebook page. The fir
20、st person who responds saying the paintings are interesting has 24 hours to make a donation of $25 or more to their favorite nonprofit or an individual in need. Then the painting is theirs. Lynn doesnt ask for proof. She trusts that the people who want her paintings share her ideals.Five years later
21、, shes still amazed at the results. Her paintings have raised more than $57,000 for nonprofits such as animal rescue centers, homeless shelters and food banks as well as for people who have lost their jobs or been overwhelmed with medical bills. Sometimes Lynn hears that a painting helped someone at
22、 the moment they needed it most. “That gives me chills,” she says.24Whats Lynns aim to take online painting class?ATo kill her dull time.BTo develop a hobby.CTo prepare for sales.DTo get to know friends.25Why was Art Abandonment mentioned?ATo link it with Facebook.BTo show why its popular.CTo arouse
23、 public curiosity.DTo stress its influence.26Which word can describe Lynn according to paragraph 3?AEasy-going.BOut-going.CKind-hearted.DSimple-minded.27Whats the best title for the text?AA Great Elderly ArtistBLetting Painting Speak upCPainting Improves Lynns LifeDPainting to Change the World CCan
24、you survive an unannounced storm? Although there is expert broadcasting and we have cell phones, there are still some instances (情况) when the violent weather takes us by surprise.While most Atlantic hurricanes form off the coast of Africa giving plenty of early warning, sudden Caribbean and Gulf of
25、Mexico hurricanes form and move rapidly in less than a days time, endangering everyone and everything in their path.Oil workers were trapped off the shore when sudden storms appeared. Natural scientists have been stuck in coastal areas without storm warning. Ten years ago a Texas National Guard grou
26、p was trapped on the beach by rain-forced flooding and bad to ride out (经受得住) a major hurricane during a training exercise. Thereve been a few instances when travelers were trapped on an island or in a coastal area and unable to escape in time.Escaping from the storm-threatens areas is generally a c
27、hoice for most of us but not for all. Each year thousands of islanders across the Caribbean face the danger of hurricanes without so much as a public shelter to hide in. Most survive the storm in their homes.But therere a few things yon can do to prepare yourself for some unexpected emergencies. Bei
28、ng prepared for the unexpected may be your best and only defense. If youre headed outdoors for a few days or weeks, you should always carry a flashlight with extra batteries, a Beidou device, and a basic medical box. If youre traveling in your car, remember you may suffer high winds. Youd better not
29、 stay inside to avoid being blown away along with your car. Keeping your head and your courage up is essential to survival in any type of danger. Let common sense guide you and always be prepared for the worst.28Which statement is true about most Atlantic hurricanes according to the passage?AThey fo
30、rm in the Caribbean SeaBThey develop off the coast of AfricaCThey come from Gulf of MexicoDThey are from the Pacific Ocean29What is the third paragraph mainly about?APeople trapped by sudden storms.BThe bad situations of oil workers.CThe Texas National Guard group.DThe danger of traveling on an isla
31、nd.30What can we learn from the passage?AWe can get through the storm because of the expert broadcasting.BWe should stay inside the car to avoid being blown away in high winds.CBeing prepared for the unexpected is likely to be our best and only defense.DEscaping from the storm-threatened areas is a
32、choice for all of us in general.31What is the purpose of the last paragraph?ATo give some advice.BTo encourage traveling.CTo give some warnings.DTo understand the danger of storms.DGrowing Vegetables in SpaceHave you ever dreamed of travelling in space? Well, you may not go, but you may be able to e
33、at vegetables grown from seeds that have! China, the USA and Russia have all become interested in whether it is possible to eat food grown from seeds that have been in space. Indeed since 1987 China has sent 1,000 species of seeds into space to do experiments. These include green peppers, tomatoes,
34、cucumbers, carrots, lettuce and wheat.The most advanced work on growing vegetables in space has been undertaken on the International Space Station run by Russian and American astronauts. One of the most exciting moments was when soybean seeds were brought back to Earth and planted. These seeds were
35、the first to come from a crop grown entirely in space.The scientists chose to grow soybeans in space because they are an important source of protein in the human diet. Mark Nall, director of Space Product Development Programme for National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA), said that “this
36、experiment and others are paving the way for improving crops grown on Earth, as well as potentially feeding people living in space.” The problem is that producing a new strain of soybean is a slow procedure on Earth so the scientists hope that it can be speeded up in space. Perhaps the seeds may als
37、o develop some characteristics that will be useful for farmers-for example, produce more oil or protein.However, the scientists are aware that there may be problems. “Conditions in outer space such as radiation and low gravity may cause big changes in the seeds,” said Jin Xing, a Chinese researcher.
38、 He knows that genetically modified food is still being debated and so some people will be very suspicious of these “space vegetables”. However, Jin has a more positive view. He thinks that unlike genetically modified crops, no new genes are being introduced into space vegetables so they will be saf
39、e.The Chinese government certainly thinks so because they have been cooperating with NASA to produce a new strain of virus-free potatoes. Their scientists hope that in space it may be possible to produce a new crop every 40-50 days instead of one crop a year. So watch out for these special potatoes
40、on the supermarket shelves. Maybe some day you will find them on your dinner table!32Why did the scientists choose to grow soybeans in space?AThey know more about soybeans.BIts easy to begin agricultural experiment from soybeans.CThe soybeans contain protein needed by the human body.DThe soybeans sh
41、are some common characteristics with other plants.33. What does the underlined phrase “pave the way” in the third paragraph mean?A. To build a new road.B. To solve a problem.C. To explore a new area.D. To make things easier.34Why is Mr Jin positive about space vegetables?AAstronauts have tried eatin
42、g some space vegetables.BSpace vegetables are like genetically modified crops.CNo new genes are being introduced into space vegetables.DScientists have found that its safe to eat space vegetables.35What is the writers opinion about the space potato?AThe new product will have a wide market.BPeople ar
43、e looking forward to the new product.CPeople can buy the new product in the supermarket.DThe new programme may produce a sound crop. 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。How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and your family that have an opin
44、ion on everything you do? Its not easy! 36 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life. 37 Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matteryour own and those from people who believe in and encourage you. You know yourself better than anybody else.Dont fear people
45、. 38 The reason why most people dont take risks is the fear of what others might think of them. If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.Value yourself and your choices.When you do, others will too. Own the choices you make in your life. 39 W
46、hen you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too. Show confidence in your choices and ignore others opinions.Focus on appreciationNo matter what the situations are, there is always something to be grateful for. All people will ask, “What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation a
47、nd use the tough time to inspire others?” 40 These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, etc.A. Focus on your own talents and strengths.B. Treat every person as if they are important.C. Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.D. When you doubt yourself, ot
48、hers will doubt you.E. Never let others opinions influence your choices.F. Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and youll lead a successful life.G. However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.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、
49、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last year in early summer, I was walking to my house when I saw two large birds standing in my yard. They didnt seem to 41 me until I was right in front of them and then they 42 disappeared into the nearby bushes. I was quite excited by the 43 of two special birds making a nes
50、t (巢) in my yardA few weeks later, the birds 44 . I found them crouching (蹲伏) beside a tree. As I approached them, they 45 their heads and made a croaking (嘶哑地叫) sound. I didnt know why they were croaking at me until a short time later I made an amazing 46 : there were two small birds 47 around happ
51、ily.As I inched towards the birds, 48 not to make sudden movements, they started their croaking again, putting their necks forward so they seemed 49 and more threatening.The mother put the baby birds under her wings and carefully crouched down over them so her babies were well 50 .I was watching the
52、m with respect when I suddenly 51 and fell to the ground. The mother took this as a/an 52 and the father raced towards me, 53 his wings to protect the mother and the baby birds.I felt sorry to have disturbed them and left quickly. I am amazed by their 54 actions. Their parental love made them so cou
53、rageous. It is hard not to show 55 for nature.41AremindBconfirmCnoticeDprotest42AimmediatelyBfamiliarlyCcreativelyDslowly43AfeelingBsenseCopinionDidea44AinvestigatedBremovedCgatheredDreappeared45Astuck outBput downChang outDturned around46AcollectionBdiscoveryCconclusionDmission47AjumpingBfightingCs
54、eekingDmarching48AcuriousBcarefulCworriedDpatient49AneaterBsimplerClongerDstronger50AfedBhiddenCraisedDidentified51AtrippedBmovedCalarmedDresponded52AtargetBdefenceCthreatDescape53AshootingBspillingCfoldingDspreading54AmilitaryBindividualCbraveDaverage55AgratitudeBrespectCemotionDpleasure第二节 (共10小题;
55、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。Natural disasters, such as drought, typhoon, and volcanic 56 (erupt), happen more often due to climate change. Tangshan earthquake is one 57 the most serious disasters. For several days before the earthquake 58 (strike)Tangshan, strange things were happe
56、ning. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky and loud noises were heard, 59 the local people were asleep as usual at that time.Then at 3:42 a.m., the deadly earthquake hit Tangshan, 60 (leave) the whole city lie in ruins in less than one minute. The number of people
57、who were killed or 61 （bad）injured was more than 400,000 and thousands of children were left without parents. Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. 62 seemed as if the world were coming to an end.However, soon after the earthquake, aid from all corners of our country came. Soldie
58、rs arrived to dig out those 63 （trap）and to bury the dead. Doctors, nurses and those from other walks of life came to help. Slowly the city started to breathe again and get back up on its feet. A new Tangshan 64 （build）upon the earthquake ruins with strong support from the government and the tireles
59、s effort of the citys people, which proved that in times of disaster, people must unify, stay positive and rebuild for 65 brighter future.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)66.假定你是李华，你所在学校要举办英语戏剧节(The English Drama Festival)。你们想邀请外教Frank参加。请你写一封信给Frank，要点如下：1.英语戏剧节的活动内容；2.邀请Frank一起表演一个节目；3.期望Frank对本次活动给出建
60、议。要求：1. 词数 80 左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Frank,_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。Adam, Nick, and Tom were best friends. Five years after their graduation from college, Nick called Adam and Tom, inviting them to celebrate his birthday on his personal yacht (游艇
61、). They got very excited.It was a bright and sunny summer day. As Nick was studying the safety measures of the sea journey, he saw Adam and Tom coming towards his yacht. With huge hugs and smiles on every face, the three greeted each other in their usual way. “Thank you boys for coming and making my
62、 birthday even more special,” said Nick.“But before getting started, hope you both know there is a danger zone at a particular point on this sea, ” warned Adam.“Dont worry. I will stay away from it. Now let the party begin!” Nick responded, starting to turn the steering wheel (方向盘) of the yacht.Trea
63、ting the friends on the beautiful white yacht sailing on the blue water was a perfect idea. They were having a wonderful time, talking, eating and joking. How time flew! It started getting dark.“Hey guys! Its time to go back,” Tom shouted.“Mr. Sailor, turn your ships wheel and take us back home,” sa
64、id Adam.Little did they know they were going to encounter life-threatening challenges ahead. Unknowingly, Nick crossed the danger zone Adam had mentioned earlier. When realizing this, Nick decided to make a turn immediately. Unfortunately, a strange noise came from the engine and then the yacht stop
65、ped. Expert at mending machines, Adam offered to examine the engine and asked Nick to fetch the tool box. Nick was hurrying to get it when he slipped, falling into the sea water.“Nick!” Tom and Adam screamed.Panicked, Nick started shouting for help. Tom rushed inside the yacht to get a life jacket t
66、o rescue Nick, but didnt find one. Instead, he found a long rope and out he rushed with it.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。Just then Adam shouted on top of his voice, “Nick! Look, theres a shark behind you!”_ What they had to do was restart the yacht._宁夏育才中学2023-2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考试 英语 试卷第一部分 听
67、力（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）1-5 CABAB 6-10 CAACB 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BCCAB第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)21-23 CAB 24-27 BDCD 28-31 BACA 32-35 CDCA 36-40 GECDF第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)41-45 CADDA 46-50 BABDB 51-55 ACDCB56. eruption 57. of 58.struck 59. but 60. leaving61. badly 62. It 63. trapped 64. was built 65. a 第四部分 写作
68、(共两节，满分40分)第一节 写作Dear Peter,How are you doing? I am writing to invite you to participate in the English Drama Festival to be held in our school next week.A variety of activities will be included, such as singing, telling stories and performing short plays. You are expected to put on a performance wi
69、th us, which will be a good combination of your culture and ours. Besides, since it is the first time for us to organize the Festival, we badly need your suggestions about proper arrangement.Hopefully, you can accept my invitation and give us your valuable advice. Looking forward to your reply.Yours
70、 sincerely,Li Hua第二节 读后续写One possible version:Just then Adam shouted on top of his voice, “Nick! Look, theres a shark behind you!” Turning his head, Nick was shocked to find a black figure approaching him. Helpless and frightened, Nick swam towards the yacht like crazy. Tom quickly threw the rope do
71、wn at Nick, who succeeded in grasping it. With all their strength, Tom and Adam pulled Nick up from the water before the shark could swallow him. But the hungry animal didnt give up, swimming around the yacht for its dinner. Terrified as the three guys were, they knew they must do something to escap
72、e from the danger.What they had to do was restart the yacht. Though wet through, Nick fetched the tool box in no time. With the tools Adam carefully examined the engine, found out the exact cause of its failure and managed to get the engine working. Its wonderful sound had everyone on board burst into cheers. With Nick turning the steering wheel, the yacht left the danger zone at full speed, leaving the lonely shark far behind. The young guys waved happily at it, heading straight back.
